Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Carl Samuel Woods
March 27, 2014
Charleston, SC - Mr. Carl "Sam" Woods, Sr., 59, entered into eternal rest at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. The relatives and friends of Carl "Sam" Woods are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 1, 2014, from the chapel of James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will greet...
Frank Elam
March 24, 2014
Frank Irvin Elam, 86, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret) and husband of Mary Gale Elam, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 24, 2014. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank I. Elam are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 12:00 PM Friday, March 28, 2014, in the Chapel of the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah...
Irma Grubbs Garrett
March 8, 2014
Irma Grubbs Garrett, 98, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 8, 2014. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Garrett and her family are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 PM Saturday, March 15, 2014, from Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Savannah Hwy., Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island....
Malcolm Brennan, Phd
February 28, 2014
Malcolm M. Brennan Sr., PhD, died at his home on Friday, February 28, 2014. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm M. Brennan Sr. are invited to attend the Requiem Mass for the former at 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 4, 2014, from Stella Maris Catholic Church on Sullivan's Island. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross...
Jessie T. Liddy
February 23, 2014
Jessie "Jerry" Thomas Liddy entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 23, 2014. The relatives and friends of Jessie Thomas Liddy are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 26, 2014 in the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home....
Jacqueline F. Rowland
February 23, 2014
Jacqueline Flynn Rowland entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 23, 2014. Jackie was born in Charleston, SC on August 6, 1981, a daughter of Leon Anthony and Patricia Flynn Rowland. She attended Bishop England High School and was a 2004 graduate of the University of South Carolina, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She was employed...
Jane Vogt Groh
February 15, 2014
Jane Vogt Groh, 82, of Charleston, died on Saturday, February 15, 2014. The relatives and friends of Jane V. Groh are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 7:00 PM Friday, February 21, 2014 at Bethany United Methodist Church, 1853 Maybank Highway on James Island. The family will receive friends 30 minutes before the service. Burial will be private. Jane...
Saphira Mercado-York
February 14, 2014
Charleston, SC - Saphira Mercado-York, infant daughter of Tiffany Mercado and Kendal York, went home to Jesus on Friday, February 14, 2014. The relatives and friends of Tiffany and Kendal are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial for their beloved daughter at 10:00 AM Monday, February 17, 2014, from Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Savannah Highway, Charleston. The Rite...
Michael Frederick Mclaughlin
February 13, 2014
Michael Frederick McLaughlin, 54, entered into eternal rest Thursday, February 13, 2014. The relatives and friends of Michael F. McLaughlin are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 19, 2014, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 888 King Street, Charleston. Online condolences may be offered at www.JamesAMcAlister.com. Michael was born in Charleston, SC on July...
Caroline Schachte Jones
February 9, 2014
Caroline S. Jones - Charleston Caroline Schachte Jones, the widow of Walton L. Jones, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 9, 2014. The relatives and friends of Caroline S. Jones are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow...
Erma Morse
February 8, 2014
Erma Morse of James Island took an eternal flight home Saturday. She was 74. The relatives and friends of Erma Morse are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 Friday, February 14, 2014, from the sanctuary of Fort Johnson Baptist Church, 1473 Camp Road on James Island. A reception and time of celebration will immediately follow in the church...
Michael B. Evans
January 31, 2014
Charleston, SC - Michael B. Evans, 57, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 31, 2014. Mike was born August 14, 1956, a son of Norvell B. and Jewel Northcutt Evans. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Grimes Evans, daughters Malerie and Ashley Evans and son Ethan Evans; his mother; brother, Kent D. Evans; sister Susan E. Evans; Aunt,...
Harold Kennedy
January 31, 2014
Harold K. Kennedy - Charleston Harold Keith Kennedy entered into eternal rest Friday, January 31, 2014. The relatives and friends of Mr. Harold K. Kennedy are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 6, 2014, at the Graveside, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends this Wednesday evening between 5:00 and 7:00 PM at...
Rev. Francis Travis
January 22, 2014
CHARLESTON-Father Francis Joseph Travis, pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Camden and vicar of retired priests for the Diocese of Charleston, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014. He was 60. The Vigil for the Deceased will be held at 7:00 PM, Sunday, January 26, 2014, in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1709 Lyttleton St., Camden. Visitation will...
Philip Arnold
January 19, 2014
Philip Lee Arnold, 61, died Sunday, January 19, 2014, at his home. Mr. Arnold was the husband of Lisa Newsom Arnold, married 21 years, of the home. The father of two daughters, Chessie and Cassie also of the home. Also, survived by his mother-in-law and friend, Billie P. Newsom who resides with them. Best friends, Gene and Ellen Martin of...
Evelyn P. Sullivan
January 17, 2014
Evelyn P. Sullivan, 98, of Charleston, widow of Daniel J. Sullivan, died at home on Friday, January 17, 2014. The relatives and friends of Evelyn P. Sullivan are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 21, 2014, from the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad Street., Charleston. The Rite of Committal will...
Elizabeth Ann Mckenzie O'Neill
January 14, 2014
Entered into eternal rest on the 14th day of January, 2014, ELIZABETH ANN "Betty" McKENZIE O'NEILL, age 87, resident of the Canterbury House in downtown Charleston. The relatives and friends of Elizabeth Ann O'Neill are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 17, 2014, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 134 St. Philip St., Charleston....
Henry Michael Garvin
January 13, 2014
H. Michael Garvin, 66 of Round O, SC, retired Director of Colleton County Emergency Medical Services, died Monday, January 13, 2014 in Greenville, SC. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 20, 2014, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenburg Blvd. Charleston, SC 29407. The Rite of Committal will follow at 1:00 PM...
Anne Mary Cooper Ledet
January 11, 2014
Anne Mary Cooper Ledet, 67, of Charleston, wife of Phillip L. Ledet, died Saturday, January 11, 2013. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip L. Ledet are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston The Rite of Committal will be...
