Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
John D. Bennett, Jr.
December 23, 2014
John David Bennett Jr., 69, of Adams Run S.C., passed away at home on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John David Bennett, Jr., are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Friday December 26, 2014 at Christ Church, Hwy 174 Adams Run. The burial will follow in the Churchyard Cemetery. The...
Mary Agnes Jones
December 22, 2014
Charleston, SC - Mary Aldous Jones, 90, formerly of Pawley's Island and widow of Freasie L. Jones Jr., died December 22, 2014, in a local care facility after a long battle with Alzheimer's. The relatives and friends of Mary Aldous Jones are invited to attend her Graveside Funeral Service 2:00 PM Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Live Oak Memorial Gardens,...
Franklin Joseph Worsham
December 19, 2014
On December 19, 2014, Frank left to answer the call from the spiritual all-star percussion section. The relatives and friends of Mr. Franklin J. Worsham are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be at Live Oak Memorial Gardens and a reception...
Jacqueline Virginia O'Shaughnessy
December 18, 2014
Jacqueline Virginia Garrick O'Shaughnessy, 91, of James Island, widow of Ret. Cmdr. James David O'Shaughnessy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2014. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Jacqueline V. O'Shaughnessy are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM Monday, December 22, 2014, at The Church of the Nativity. The family will receive friends from...
Dorothy Louise Vonderleith
December 14, 2014
Dorothy Louise Priester VonderLeith, 93, of Charleston, widow of John Robert VonderLeith, died Sunday, December 14, 2014. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Dorothy Priester VonderLeith are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The burial will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery. The family will...
George H. Hamrick, Jr.
December 11, 2014
George Harper Hamrick, Jr., 84, of Charleston, husband of Hilda Smith Hamrick, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 11, 2014. George was born in Mobile, Alabama on October 25, 1930 to the late George Harper Hamrick, Sr. and the late Susan King Hamrick. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Hilda; three daughters Ruthie Hamrick Herrin, Anne Hamrick...
Horry "Bo" Heriot Kerrison
December 1, 2014
Horry "Bo" Heriot Kerrison, Jr. CHARLESTON - Horry "Bo" Heriot Kerrison, Jr., 53, of Charleston, found eternal peace in Sumter, South Carolina on Monday, December 1, 2014. The relatives and friends of Horry H. Kerrison, Jr. are invited to attend his Funeral service at 10:00AM, Saturday, December 6, 2014, at St. Philip's Church, 142 Church St. The family will receive...
James M. Newton
November 25, 2014
Houston, TX - Mr. James Melvin Newton, 69, formerly of Charleston, SC, died November 25, 2014. The relatives and friends of James M. and Miriam N. Newton are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Friday, December 5, 2014, at the Catholic Church of the Nativity, 1061 Folly Road on James Island. The Rite of Committal will...
Brenner Scott Fleming
November 24, 2014
Brenner Scott Fleming, 51 of Charleston, South Carolina died on Monday, November 24, 2014. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway. All other Services are private. Brenner was born on February 21, 1963 to Jack and Mary Alice Fleming. He was...
Mildred Fischer Kennerty
November 21, 2014
Mildred "Tunkey" Louise Fischer Kennerty, 83, widow of Daniel F. Kennerty, Sr., died Friday, November 21, 2014. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mildred F. Kennerty are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will...
Geraldine Z. Pfaehler
November 21, 2014
Geraldine "Gerry" Zelma Pfaehler entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 21, 2014. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Pfaehler are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 2:30 PM Tuesday, November 25, 2014 in the James A. McAlister Chapel. Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery, 10 Cunnington Ave. The family will receive friends from 6:00...
Michael Joseph Mrlik
November 14, 2014
Michael Joseph Mrlik, age 83, died peacefully at home in the company of his four grown children, November 14, 2014, in Charleston, South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Michael Joseph Mrlik are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Friday, November 21, 2014 at St. Mary of the Annunciation Roman Catholic Church, 89 Hasell Street, Charleston....
Maryann C Lamb
November 9, 2014
MaryAnn Cumbee Lamb, wife of Guy Nolan Lamb, died Sunday, November 9, 2014, at a local hospital. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Guy N. Lamb are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 1:00 PM, Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Ashley River Baptist Church. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening between...
Margaret B. Levander Porter
November 6, 2014
Margaret B. Levander-Porter, 97, passed away November 6, 2014. The relatives and friends of Margaret B. Levander-Porter are invited to attend her Memorial Service 11:00 AM Monday, November 10, 2014 at Epworth United Methodist Church, 1540 Camp Road, James Island. Interment will take place at a later date at Beaufort National Cemetery. A native of Belle Plaine, Minnesota, Margaret and...
William Joseph Kanapaux, Jr.
November 3, 2014
William Joseph Kanapaux Jr., 76, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Martha Kelly Kanapaux, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 3, 2014. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 7, 2014, at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad St. The Rite of Committal will follow...
Harry N. Jett, Jr
November 3, 2014
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Harry N. Jett, Jr., are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Thursday November 6, 2014 at Holy Trinity Church, 95 Folly Road. Burial will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the James a. McAlister Funeral...
Lucinda Patton Schachte
November 2, 2014
Lucinda Patton Schachte - Charleston The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Schachte are invited to attend her Memorial Service at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at St. Philip's Church, 142 Church St. Interment will be private. Lucinda Patton Schachte was born in Columbia, South Carolina and the third daughter of George Kriete Patton and Ann...
Rosemary Frances Simonin
November 2, 2014
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 2, 2014, Rosemary Frances Simonin. The relatives and friends of Rosemary F. Simonin are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at Christ Our King Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Her Guestbook may be signed at www.JamesAMcAlister.com. Rosemary...
Kathryn K. Matthew
October 28, 2014
Mrs. William McGowan Matthew died October 28, 2014. Born Vivienne Kathryn Kahrs in Charleston on May 15, 1929, Mrs. Matthew was the daughter of Ida Vivienne Larisey Kahrs and Albert Joseph Kahrs. Mrs. Matthew was a graduate of Ashley Hall and the College of Charleston. Mrs. Matthew is survived by her husband, her daughter Kathryn ("Kit") Matthew, and her son-in-law...
