Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Michael Joseph Power
June 14, 2014
Michael Joseph Power, 90, of Hanahan, passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2014. The relatives and friends of Michael J. Power are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM Friday, June 20, 2014, at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, 1106 Fort Drive, Hanahan. The Rite of Committal will be held at a later date at...
Gretchen Rhinehardt Smith
June 10, 2014
Gretchen Rhinehardt Smith, 68, of Summerville, widow of Charles Joseph Smith died on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 The relatives and friends of Gretchen Rhinehardt Smith are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 12, 2014 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family...
Carolyn Mckay Sweeten
June 6, 2014
Charleston - Carolyn McKay Sweeten Carolyn McKay Sweeten, 93, widow of James I. Sweeten, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 6, 2014. The relatives and friends of Carolyn M. Sweeten are invited to attend her Visitation between 5:00 & 7:00 PM Monday, June 9, 2014, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Final interment at...
Frances Octavie Mosimann
June 1, 2014
Frances Octavie (Tanchie) Mosimann, ninety-five years of age, died peacefully on June 1, 2014 at the Little Sisters of the Poor in Washington, DC , where she was a resident for three years. The relatives and friends of Frances Octavie Mosimann are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM Monday, June 9, 2014, from the Cathedral...
George H. Eller
May 31, 2014
George Herman Eller, 76, of Charleston, SC, passed away Saturday May 31, 2014. The relatives and friends of George Herman Eller are invited to attend his Graveside Funeral Service at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 7, 2014, in the Veteran's Garden of Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road, Charleston. George was born in Columbus, GA November 09, 1937, son...
Sadie Molony
May 28, 2014
Sadie Brown Molony passed away peacefully on May 28, 2014, at the family home in downtown Charleston. She was 92. The relatives and friends of Sadie B. Molony are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM, Saturday, May 31, 2014 from St. Mary of the Annunciation, 89 Hasell Street. The Rite of Committal will follow at...
Dorothy Lee Bendt
May 15, 2014
Dorothy Lee Bazzle Bendt, 86, passed away peacefully on the evening of May 15, 2014. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The relatives and friends of Dorothy Bendt are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 20, 2014 from Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 Saint Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of...
Gertrude Clair Heuer
May 12, 2014
Gertrude Clair Heuer, affectionately known to her loved ones as Gertie or MaMa, died on May 12, 2014 in Charleston, SC at the age of 87. The relatives and friends of Gertrude Clair Heuer are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Friday, May 16, 2014, from Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Savannah Highway, Charleston. Interment will follow...
Michael Ashby Farrow
May 12, 2014
The relatives and friends of Michael Ashby Farrow are invited to attend his graveside service at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 16, 2014 at St. Philip's Churchyard. Michael was born February 7, 1959, in Charleston, a son of John Ashby and Emily Simmons Farrow. He attended Miss Mason's School. Michael is survived by his brother David A. Farrow.
William F. Scaffe
May 11, 2014
Mr. William Francis Scaffe of Charleston, SC, husband of Rheta Reeves Scaffe, died peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2014. They were married for 50 years. The relatives and friends of William F. Scaffe are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 4:00 PM, Thursday, May 15, 2014 from the chapel of the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway....
Eden Alba Loperena Ortega
May 11, 2014
Miss Eden A. Loperena Ortega, born April 25, 1934, formally of Puerto Rico, died peacefully at her sister's James Island home after a brief illness. Eden's relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service at 2:00 PM Friday, May 16, 2014, from the chapel of James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Interment will follow at...
Gertrude Mcintyre Dufort
May 7, 2014
Gertrude McIntyre DuFort, 101, widow of Leo Benedict DuFort, passed away peacefully in her home at The Canterbury House on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 10, 2014, at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. The Rite of Committal, at St. Lawrence Cemetery, will be private. The family...
Earl Felty, Jr.
May 1, 2014
The relatives and friends of Earl Felty, Jr. are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 5:00 PM, Thursday, May 8th, 2014 from the chapel of the James A. McAlister funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be offered atwww.JamesAMcAlister.com. Mr. Felty was...
William J. Craft, Jr.
May 1, 2014
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 1, 2014, Mr. William J. Craft, Jr., widower of Mary Alice Thompkins Craft. The relatives and friends of William J. Craft, Jr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 3:00 PM Monday, May 5, 2014, at the James A. McAlister Chapel. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday...
James D. Fabian, Sr.
April 30, 2014
James D. Fabian, Sr. of Charleston, SC, husband of Eleanor S. Fabian, entered into eternal rest on April 30, 2014. Jimmy was born in Columbia, SC on April 6, 1932, son of the late Lamar and Inez Fabian. Surviving are his wife Eleanor, daughter Susan T. Fabian; sons, James D. Fabian, Jr. (Bubba), Michael J. Fabian and Robert J. Fabian...
Margaret P. Beckmann
April 18, 2014
Margaret Caroline Petit Beckmann, 96, widow of John William Beckmann, died Friday, April 18, 2014. The relatives and friends of Margaret P. Beckmann are invited to attend her funeral service at 10:00 AM Thursday, April 24, 2014, from the chapel of the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Interment will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The...
Mary Joan Shannon
April 16, 2014
Mary Joan "MJ" (Keenan) Shannon, who was born November 24, 1929 in New York City, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in Charleston. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mary Joan Shannon are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 22, 2014, from the Chapel of Bishop Gadsden, One Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston. Final Interment...
Jeddie C. Ayers
April 15, 2014
Charleston, SC - Jeddie C Ayers, 86, widower of Laura V. Ayers, formerly of Lake City, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 in Charleston. Relatives and friends of Jeddie C. Ayers are invited to attend his funeral service at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 19, 2014, at Brockington Funeral Home Chapel, Lake City, SC. Burial will follow...
Ernest Poole
April 13, 2014
Ernest "Ernie" Burdell Poole, a native of Charleston, died at his residence on Sunday, April 13, 2014. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway. All other services will be private. Ernie was born on Wednesday, September 20, 1950, in downtown Charleston to...
