Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
David Andrew Kerr
Aug 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
Jul 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.
Jul 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
Jul 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
Jul 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
Jul 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
Jun 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
Jun 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
Jun 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
Jun 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
Jun 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
Jun 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.
Jun 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...
Dr. Joseph Robert Weyers
Jun 10, 2024
Dr. Joseph Robert Weyers, peacefully passed away at his home Monday morning, June 10, 2024 after a short and valiant battle with esophageal cancer. His Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, June, 27, 2024 at Grace Cathedral, 98 Wentworth Street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. For those unable to join us, please do so virtually via livestream...
Luis Ramon Kraveka
Jun 8, 2024
Luis Ramon Kraveka, 84, of Velasco, Cuba, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 8, 2024. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:45 AM, Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Church Columbarium, 1695 Wallenberg Boulevard, Charleston.
Luis...
Anne Baker Pipkin
Jun 7, 2024
Anne Baker Pipkin, 86, passed from this life on June 7 in the early morning hours due to the frailty of age. Self-described as “Anne with an E”, Anne was an old-fashioned belle of the ball who knew and declared her value as a person and fiercely asserted her will in every situation. Anne loved meeting and connecting with...
Cmdr. John Francis Cook, Jr.
Jun 3, 2024
John Francis “Frank” Cook, Jr, Commander, U.S. Navy retired, 85, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, in Charleston, SC. He was the husband of Frances Louis Cook.
Frank was born July 16, 1938 in Thomasville, GA to Gladys Mayo Cook and John Francis Cook, Sr. He was raised in Apalachicola, FL. Frank was a graduate of Chapman...
Marie C. Werner
Jun 2, 2024
Marie Colby Werner, 74, entered into eternal rest Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was the daughter of Arden Colby and Kathryn Burmester. She graduated from Brescia University in 1971. She worked as a secretary at Springfield Elementary and then at Stono Park, where she retired.
Marie is survived by her sister, Alice Ann and brother, Arden, along...
Joan Hall Holst
May 31, 2024
Joan Hall Holst, 81, wife of Jack Gilbert Holst of Charleston, entered into eternal rest Friday, May 31, 2024, with her devoted, adoring husband at her side. Her Funeral Service will be held 12:00 PM Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island....
Joseph Aloysius Coates Iv
May 31, 2024
Celebrating the life and service of Joseph Aloysius Coates IV:
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joseph Aloysius Coates IV, on May 31, 2024, surrounded by family following a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Joe Coates, 45, of Daniel Island, SC was a beloved husband and father, dedicated son and brother, cherished friend, and devoted...
