Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
William Mc. Matthew
May 3, 2015
William McGowan ("Mac") Matthew was born in Charleston, South Carolina on September 20, 1926 the younger son of the late John Douglas Matthew and Olive McGowan Matthew. He died on May 3, 2015. He is survived by his daughter, Dr. Kit Matthew and her husband Dr. George Stevens, also of Charleston. Besides his parents Mac was predeceased by his wife,...
Mary Emily Walker
May 1, 2015
Mary Emily Walker, 93, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 1, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. The relatives and friends of Ms. Mary Emily Walker are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will...
Stephen Dennis Regan
Apr 30, 2015
Stephen Dennis Regan of Charleston entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 30th. Steve was born in 1950 in Denville, NJ as the third son to Evelyn and William Regan. He and his brothers, Bill, Brian (Chris), and Terry (Shelagh) shared a traditional upbringing and a childhood that was full of mischief, competition and love. They maintained their close ties...
Willis Atwood Fields
Apr 29, 2015
Mr. Willis Atwood Fields, 89, husband of Frances M. Nohrden, entered into eternal rest on the evening of Wednesday, April 29, 2015. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Willis A. Fields are invited to attend his Visitation between the hours of 5:00 & 7:00 PM Saturday, May 2, 2015, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah...
Patricia A. Hess
Apr 26, 2015
Patricia Ann Hess, 70, of Charleston, SC, wife of Eugene C. Hess, passed away peacefully in her Ravenel home on Sunday, April 26, 2015 under the caring watch of her family. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene C. Hess are invited to attend her Memorial Service at 7:00 PM Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the James A....
Catherine Doris Lloyd
Apr 26, 2015
Catherine Doris Lynch Lloyd, 84, of Charleston SC, widow of James Hogan Lloyd, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 26, 2015. The relatives and friends of Doris Lloyd are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the Church of the Nativity. The Rite of Committal will follow at St....
Caroline Hoppmann Campbell
Apr 21, 2015
Caroline (Carolyn) H. Campbell peacefully passed away on April 21, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Campbell are invited to attend Her Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 25, 2015, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family...
Marilyn C. Shokes
Apr 20, 2015
Marilyn C. Shokes, 84, of Charleston, passed away on Monday April 20, 2015. The relatives and friends of Marilyn C. Shokes are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 2:30 PM, Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Grace United Methodist Church. The burial will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, Wednesday...
Lydia Baker Johnson
Apr 19, 2015
Lydia B. Johnson-Charleston December 20, 1915 to April 19, 2015 99 years young! Lydia Johnson, or Big Lydia as we called her, was the best lady anyone ever met. She never met a stranger and made friends everywhere she went. She lived life to the fullest with lots of energy, happiness and no regrets! Big Lydia was born in Kingstree,...
Jennie R. Kelly
Apr 17, 2015
Charleston, SC - Mrs. Jennie R. Kelly Mrs. Jennie Rae Hatchell Kelly, 80, widow of Rutledge M. Kelly, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 17, 2015. The relatives and friends of Jennie R. Kelly are invited to attend her Funeral Service 1:00 PM Monday, April 20, 2015, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Interment will...
Earle J. Spangler
Apr 15, 2015
Earle J. Spangler, 86, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Wednesday April, 15th, 2015. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Tom G. Spangler are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Pinecrest Baptist Church, 1285 Ashley Hall Rd. The burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park, 7113 Rivers Ave. The family...
Donald Herbert Scandell
Apr 14, 2015
Mr. Donald Herbert Scandell, 87, husband of Rose Jordan Scandell, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, April 14, 2015. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Scandell are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Interment will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens...
Kenneth "Marty" Boissoneault
Apr 11, 2015
Kenneth Martin "Marty" Boissoneault, 56, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the Medical University of South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Mr. Kenneth Martin Boissoneault are invited to A Gathering of Friends at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at the Palmer House, 5 East Battery, Charleston. Marty was born March 2, 1959...
Harriet Moskos Collins
Apr 10, 2015
Harriet Moskos Collins, 57, died peacefully at home on Friday, April 10, 2015. She was born in Charleston SC, on June 18, 1957 to Ross (Rosie) and Mary Moskos. She attended St. Andrews Elementary School and St. Andrews High School. Harriet graduated from Winthrop University in 1979 with BS in Physical Education and received a Masters of Education from the...
Marjorie Jean Palmer
Apr 7, 2015
Marjorie Jean (Marge) Palmer, 89, of West Ashley, Charleston, entered into eternal rest at her home on April 7, 2015. The relatives and friends of Marjorie J. Palmer are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 1:00 PM, Friday, April 10, 2015, at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Burial will follow at Old St. Andrews Churchyard. The family will...
Emily L. Sadler
Apr 4, 2015
Emily "Armee" Lesemann Sadler CHARLESTON - Emily "Armee" Lesemann Sadler, 93, widow of Ralph Wilson Sadler, entered into eternal rest on the evening of Saturday, April 4, 2015. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM Thursday evening at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway. A graveside service will be held at a later date....
Judith S. Vane
Apr 4, 2015
Judith Singer Vane, died Saturday, April 4, 2015, at her residence. The relatives and friends of Judith S. Vane are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 4:00 PM, Monday, April 6, 2015, at Temple K.K.Beth Elohim, 90 Hasell St. Burial will be private. Mrs. Vane was born in Chicago in 1928, to Mary and Julius Singer. The family moved...
Robert John Tezza
Apr 3, 2015
Robert John "Bobby" Tezza, 83, husband of Marilyn Buero Tezza of Charleston, SC died April 3, 2015. The relatives and friends of Robert and Marilyn Tezza are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross...
