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Judith S. Vane

Judith S. Vane

April 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

Robert John Tezza

April 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...

Edith K. Peters

Edith K. Peters

April 2, 2015

All services are private.

Katherine R. Brennan

Katherine R. Brennan

April 2, 2015

Katherine R. Brennan, widow of Malcolm M. Brennan, Sr., PhD, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Katherine R. Brennan are invited to attend her Requiem Mass at 11:00 AM Monday, April 6, 2015, at Stella Maris Catholic Church on Sullivan's Island. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery...

Katherine E. Hammersley

Katherine E. Hammersley

March 25, 2015

Charleston, SC - Katherine Ellen Hammersley Katherine Ellen Hammersley entered into eternal rest on Wednesday March 25, 2015 after a brief illness. A private Graveside Service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery. Miss Hammersley was born December 2, 1927 in Charleston, SC, a daughter of the late George C. and Bertha Martin Hammersley. She graduated from Rock Hill High...

Reuben David Martin

Reuben David Martin

March 25, 2015

Reuben David Martin, 80, of Charleston SC, husband of Catherine D. Martin, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben D. Martin are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 PM, Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow in...

Jewel G Felkel

Jewel G Felkel

March 24, 2015

Jewel Parniece Gasque Felkel died March 24, 2015 in Charleston, South Carolina after a very long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. The eldest child of Mattie Mae Parler Gasque and Edward Everett Gasque, Jewel was born October 29, 1924 in Elloree, South Carolina. A very proud graduate of the 1945 class of Coker College, she taught the 3rd grade...

William Francis Walsh

William Francis Walsh

March 23, 2015

William F. Walsh Jr. of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and Charleston, South Carolina passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015. He was the husband of the late Shirley Barlow Walsh of Pawtucket. Bill was born in Pawtucket and the son of the late William F. Walsh Sr. and Elizabeth (McGowan) Walsh. He was the owner and operator of Walsh Liquor on...

Kyle A. Turbeville

Kyle A. Turbeville

March 21, 2015

Charleston, SC - Kyle Alexander Turbeville, 19, a college student and son of Toby and Kristie Turbeville, entered into eternal rest Saturday, March 21, 2015. The relatives and friends of Kyle Turbeville are invited to attend his Celebration of Life Service 10:00 AM Friday, March 27, 2015, at the Chapel of Seacoast Church, 750 Long Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC....

Jonathan Arden Argoe

Jonathan Arden Argoe

March 21, 2015

With heavy hearts and faithful spirits, the family of Jonathan Arden Argoe lovingly say goodbye to their son, their father, their brother, their uncle and friend who entered into eternal rest on March 21, 2015. A ceremony in celebration of Jonny's life will be held at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, March 25, 2015, in the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah...

Mary Joan Clarke

Mary Joan Clarke

March 21, 2015

Mary Joan "Joanie" Clarke, 83, of Ladson, wife of Robert Clarke, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Saturday, March 21, 2015, surrounded by family. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clarke are invited to attend her Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 25, 2015, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620...

Rose Etta O'Brien

Rose Etta O'Brien

March 17, 2015

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Ruth Ann Willis

Ruth Ann Willis

March 16, 2015

Ruth Ann Willis, 88, of Charleston, SC widow of William E. Willis entered the church triumphant on Monday March 16, 2015. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Ruth Ann Willis are invited to attend her Memorial Service at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 19, 2015 at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 413 Geddes Ave. The family will receive friends on hour...

Ralph A. Russo

Ralph A. Russo

March 14, 2015

Charleston, SC - Mr. Ralph Anthony Russo, 89, widower of Edith Jean (Smith) Russo, entered into eternal rest Saturday, March 14, 2015. The relatives and friends of Ralph A. Russo are invited to attend his Funeral Service 3:00 PM Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Entombment will follow at the Live Oak...

George Stanley Howard, Jr.

George Stanley Howard, Jr.

March 12, 2015

George Stanley Howard, Jr. (Budsy) age 85, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 12, 2015 after losing his long battle with cancer. Budsy was a retired civil service employee, working at the Charleston Air Force Base and the Naval Supply Center. He was a veteran of the US Army. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. George S....

Mary C. Simpson

Mary C. Simpson

March 9, 2015

Mary Cecilia Simpson CHARLESTON - Mary Cecilia McBroom Simpson entered into eternal rest Monday, March 9, 2015. The relatives and friends of Mary Cecilia McBroom Simpson are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 PM Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Magnolia Cemetery....

Thelma L. Muckenfuss

Thelma L. Muckenfuss

March 4, 2015

Mrs. Thelma L. Muckenfuss, 93, a resident of Charleston and the wife of George W. Muckenfuss, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. George Muckenfuss are invited to attend her funeral service 10:30 AM Saturday, March 7, 2015, at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 413 Geddes Ave., Charleston. Interment will...

Charlie Duscheque

Charlie Duscheque

March 3, 2015

Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, Charlie C. Duscheque, widow of Chester J. Duscheque. The relatives and friends of Charlie C. Duscheque are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 6, 2015, at the James A. McAlister Chapel. Entombment will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the...

Tracy Maria Scott

Tracy Maria Scott

March 1, 2015

Tracy Maria Scott, 33, of Charleston, passed away on March 1, 2015. The relatives and friends of Ms. Tracy M. Scott are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 5, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Wallenberg Blvd. The Rite of Committal will follow in Live Oak memorial Gardens. Her guestbook may be...

Mary Jane Bailey

Mary Jane Bailey

March 1, 2015

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