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for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond. 

James "Jim" J. Habercam

James "Jim" J. Habercam

January 23, 2015

James Julian Habercam, a retired Lieutenant Colonel in 2004 of the United States Army Medical Service Corps died at the age of 65 when he lost his battle with cancer on Friday, January 23, 2015 at his Summerville home in South Carolina while his wife, Joanne Hughes Habercam, was by his side. The only child to Dr. Julian Wetmore Habercam,...

Marion Harvey Smith

Marion Harvey Smith

January 22, 2015

Marion Harvey Smith, 60, husband of Ann Molony Smith, entered into eternal rest on January 22, 2015 following a courageous five year battle against cancer. He was the son of Vernon and Gwendolyn Smith. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Harvey Smith are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Monday, January 26,...

Cleoniki M. Collins

Cleoniki M. Collins

January 18, 2015

Mrs. Cleo Moskos Collins, 91 of Canton, NC, the widow of Jimmie Collins, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015. The relatives and friends of Cleo Moskos Collins are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race St., Charleston, SC. The Committal will be...

Dr. Allen L. Harrell

Dr. Allen L. Harrell

January 12, 2015

Dr. Allen L. Harrell of Charleston entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 12, 2015. The relatives and friends of Dr. and Mrs. Allen L. Harrell are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston, SC. The Rite of Committal will follow at...

David "Dog" W. Vealey

David "Dog" W. Vealey

January 10, 2015

David "Dog" Wayne Vealey, 61, of Charleston died Saturday, January 10, 2015. The relatives and friends of Mr. David Wayne Vealey are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 4:00 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A native of Charleston, David...

William Phillip Thaoue

William Phillip Thaoue

January 5, 2015

William "Bill" Thaoue became at peace with our Lord and was able to be in the arms of his wife, Ginger, once again. The relatives and friends of Mr. William P. Thaoue are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway. Burial will follow at Live...

Mary Theresa Breunig

Mary Theresa Breunig

January 3, 2015

Mary Theresa Breunig - Johns Island Mary Theresa Breunig, 84, died at her John's Island, South Carolina home on January 3, 2015. The relatives and friends of Mary Theresa Breunig are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at at 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 8, 2015, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, John's Island, SC. The Rite of Committal will...

Mary Katherine "Kay" Baldwin

Mary Katherine "Kay" Baldwin

December 30, 2014

Katherine Liddy Baldwin, 76, of Charleston, South Carolina, took her final bow to a standing ovation by family and friends on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, after an extended illness with Alzheimer's. The relatives and friends of Claude and Katherine Liddy Baldwin are invited t attend her Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 Monday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa...

Marjory Kriete Bethea

Marjory Kriete Bethea

December 29, 2014

Marjory Kriete Patton Bethea, widow of William T. Bethea III, passed away on December 29, 2014 in Houston, Texas. The relatives and friends of Ms. Marjory Kriete Patton Bethea are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 16, 2015, at St. James Church, 1872 Camp Rd. James Island. Burial will follow in the churchyard. Her guestbook...

Andrey D. Kirdyashkin

Andrey D. Kirdyashkin

December 27, 2014

Andrey Dmitriyevich Kirdyashkin was born August 10th, 1987 in Chelyabinsk, Russia to Mr. Dmitry Nikolaevich Kirdyashkin and Mrs. Svetlana Nikolaevna Kirdyashkin. Andrey was the eldest of two sons and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the age of 27 years old. Andrey studied Landscape Architecture and Design at Baltic Institute of Economics and Finance in Chelyabinsk,...

Bernard Francis Puckhaber

Bernard Francis Puckhaber

December 26, 2014

Bernard F. Puckhaber, 87, entered into eternal rest at his residence on December 26, 2014. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard F. Puckhaber are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 89 Hasell Street. The Rite of Committal, at Grace Church...

John D. Bennett, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

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