Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
David Brian Brabham
August 25, 2024
David Brian Brabham, 69, entered into eternal rest on August 25, 2024, one day after his birthday. Davey, as he was known, lived, loved, worked, and played his entire life in Charleston.
He grew up on the banks of the Stono River where his parents created a sandy beach for him in their backyard on the lntracoastal...
Lark Douglas
August 14, 2024
Lark Douglas, 62, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on August 14, 2024. The family will receive friends between 6:00 and 8:00 PM, Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston.
Lark was born July 6, 1962, in Atlanta, GA, a son of Margaret Ruth Bose and Bobby Hugh...
Joseph Francis Latorre
August 13, 2024
Joseph F. LaTorre entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The son of John Joseph and Margaret MacDonald LaTorre, Joe was born on March 6, 1943, in Charleston, South Carolina. Joe and his twin, Mike, were proudly enrolled in the first class at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and attended grades 1-8. Joe graduated from Bishop England High...
Thomas Floyd Newton
August 11, 2024
Thomas "Tom" Newton, of Charleston, SC, passed away on August 11, 2024.
Tom was born August 30, 1957, in Charleston, SC. He was the son of the late Robert and Miriam Newton.
Tom grew up downtown playing on the horse lot and Moultrie playground. He attended the Cathedral Catholic School, Bishop England High School and...
Mary Elizabeth Harrell
August 6, 2024
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bolchoz Harrell of Charleston entered into eternal rest Tuesday, August 6, 2024.The relatives and friends of Mary Harrell are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Monday, August 12, 2024 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island....
Matthew Joseph Griesheimer
August 5, 2024
Matthew Joseph Griesheimer was welcomed into heaven, surrounded by his friends and family on Monday, August 5, 2024.
Matt was born March 15, 1975 in Toledo, Ohio to Joseph and Cynthia Griesheimer. He will be remembered for his love of family, his passion for his work and willingness to help a friend in need.
Matt...
Frederick William Mcmahon
August 3, 2024
Fred McMahon, 84, passed away the morning of Saturday, August 3, 2024, after a brief battle with ALS. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 AM, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00...
David Andrew Kerr
August 2, 2024
***Please Note Change to Dates of Visitation and Service Due to Inclement Weather***
David Andrew Kerr, 57, husband of Dawn M. Kerr of Ravenel, SC, entered into eternal rest Friday, August 2, 2024, after a lengthy battle with colorectal cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 PM Friday, August 9,...
Frances K. Gibson
July 25, 2024
Frances K. Gibson, 79, of Charleston, SC, widow of the late John Roy Gibson, Sr., entered into eternal rest Thursday, July 25, 2024. The relatives and friends of Frances K. Gibson are invited to attend her Funeral Service 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Grace United Methodist Church, 1601 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston. Interment will follow at Riverview...
Edward Phillip Richards, Jr.
July 6, 2024
Edward "Captain Eddie" Phillip Richards, Jr., passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on May 21, 1932, in Charleston, SC, Eddie was the second of seven children born to Edward Phillip Richards, Sr. and Gladys Jones Richards.
The relatives and friends of Edward Phillip Richards, Jr., are invited to attend his...
Gevert Hollings Iii
July 6, 2024
A. Gevert Hollings III entered into his final resting place on July 6, 2024, and is joining his father, A. G. “Gus” Hollings, Jr.; his mother, de Lillian Snowden Hollings and his sister, Anna Paisley in eternal peace. Gevert is survived by his wife, Rita; his daughter, Erika (James McIntire); his grandson, Hunter; his niece, Katie Cook and many...
Charlie Hussey
July 4, 2024
Charles Thomas Hussey, Sr., 81, of Charleston, husband of Nancy McQueen Warren Hussey, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 4, 2024, lovingly surrounded by his family. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service 6:00 PM Friday, July 19, 2024 at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 413 Geddes Ave., Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior...
Louis Vincent Melendez
July 3, 2024
Louis Vincent Melendez, 85, of Charleston, SC, passed away on July 3, 2024, after a long struggle with COPD and dementia.
Louis was born in Charleston on January 5, 1939, a son of Luis and Margaret Capitan Melendez. He graduated from Bishop England High School in 1958 and retired from the Charleston Navel Shipyard in 1995.
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Scott Alan Christian
June 28, 2024
Scott Alan Christian, 53, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 28, 2024.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Scott Alan Christian are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Burial will be private. The family will receive...
Jean Agnes Yourkoski Sims
June 25, 2024
Jean Agnes Sims, 80, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on June 25, 2024. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. Rite of Committal will be private. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM, on Tuesday,...
Darlene May Roberson
June 24, 2024
Darlene May Roberson, 84, beloved mother and grandmother, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, July 5, 2024, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 Saint Teresa Drive, Charleston. Darlene was born January 17, 1940 in Sioux City, Iowa, a daughter of...
Elizabeth "Betty" Bicaise Eaton
June 20, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Eaton, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 after a long battle with Dementia. The family will receive friends between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Burial will be private.
Born in Charleston, SC on September 2, 1938, she is...
Sally M. Gorman
June 16, 2024
Sally Anne Matteson Gorman, 93, of Meggett SC, wife of 69 years to the late Hugh W. Gorman, Sr., entered into eternal rest Sunday, June 16, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, June 21, 2024 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy...
John Peter "Pete" Sperr
June 14, 2024
John Peter "Pete" Sperr, 65, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest surrounded by loved ones on June 14, 2024, rejoining his beloved wife, Felicia Chisolm Wardlaw Sperr. Pete was born on May 5, 1959, in Palatine, Illinois, the son of the late Edward John and Sylvia Louise Sperr. He graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek,...
Jack Perry Greene, Jr.
June 11, 2024
Jack “Perry” Greene, Jr, 72, of Charleston SC, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
Perry was born in Asheville, NC on September 8, 1951. He was the only child of Jack P. Greene, Sr. and Theodocia Macaulay Greene. He was raised in Mt. Pleasant and after graduating from Fort Moultrie High School, and two years...
