Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Sarah Pinckney Hanckel
Oct 25, 2013
Sarah P. Hanckel, 85, of Johns Island, passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 surrounded by her family. Sally was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, the fifth girl of eight children to Gaillard and Mary DuTart Pinckney. She was the former wife of Richardson Miles "Sunny" Hanckel. She was a member of St. John's Parish Church on Johns Island and a member...
John W. Sheppard
Oct 24, 2013
John W. Sheppard Jr., 74, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2013, on James Island, after battling Alzheimer for many years. He was born in Lexington, SC, on March 12, 1939, the son of John W. Sheppard Sr. and Dorothy Gray Sheppard. Mr. Sheppard, graduated from Oak Clair High School in 1957 and attended two years...
Dorothy Frances Cone
Oct 21, 2013
Dorothy F. Cone, 88, of Charleston, the widow of Charles L. Cone, Sr., passed away October 21, 2013 at the Hospice Center of Mt. Pleasant from a decline in her long term illness. Dorothy was born in Blackville, SC in 1925 to Harry and Pearl Delk and graduated from Memminger School for girls in Charleston. On March 14, 1947, she...
John Backman Boyer
Oct 18, 2013
John Backman Boyer, 82, of Johns Island, SC, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2013. John was born in Charleston on March 1,1931, a son of the late Julius Backman and Lillian Agnes Boyer. He attended school in the Charleston area, and became a father of nine and a business owner. John was owner and operator of Boyer's Sawmill, Boyer...
Angela F. Yonce
Oct 12, 2013
Angela Flathmann Yonce, 48, of Charleston, SC, left this earth Saturday, October 12, 2013, to be forever with her heavenly Father and held in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Angela was born October 22, 1964. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Harold A. Yonce of Knightsville, her two sons Curtis William Meyer...
Billy Arnold Stafford
Oct 5, 2013
Billy Arnold Stafford, 86, of Johns Island, husband of Gail Y. Stafford, entered into eternal rest on October 5, 2013. Billy was born on December 12, 1926 in Hinesville, Georgia, a son of the late Paul D. and Mary Arnold Stafford. He was self employed as a carpenter, enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening; He was most proud of his service...
Mary Frances Bellavita
Oct 4, 2013
Mary Frances Bellavita, 85, of Charleston, died Friday, October 4, 2013. Mary was born in Charleston on March 15, 1928, a daughter of the late Jerry and Josephine Esposito Bellavita. Mary was a graduate of Bishop England High School, attended St. Francis School of Nursing and was a registered nurse. She was also a veteran of the United States Air...
Madeline H. Frierson
Sep 24, 2013
Madeline Clark Frierson, 90, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest on September 24, 2013. Madeline was born in Charleston on October 15, 1922, a daughter of Sam and Martha Clark. She was the wife of the late Eugene Frierson and together they owned and operated Eastside TV for more than 57 years. They also found time to raise six children,...
Mary Virginia Jones Wolff
Sep 20, 2013
Virginia Jones Wolff, 73, entered into eternal rest on the evening of September 20, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Carl E. Wolff, Jr. for over fifty-four years. They were inseparable and shared a love that many will never experience. She was devoted to her two children, her six grandchildren, and her very large extended family. Virginia was born...
Erline Cecilia Lavella
Sep 15, 2013
Erline Cecilia LaVella widow of Lawrence A. LaVella (former wife of the late David J. Sharp, Jr.) died Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Sandpiper Nursing and Rehab Center, Mt. Pleasant, SC. She was born in Charleston on November 11, 1919, a daughter of Henry L. Friend and Mary A. Friend. Erline was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and...
Dolores Jean Roth
Sep 11, 2013
Dolores J. Roth-Mt. Pleasant Dolores (Dodie) Roth, 84, died Wednesday evening from complications after heart surgery. Dodie was born Dolores Jean Harl on September 8, 1929 in Evansville, Indiana, a daughter of Dolores and Elmer Harl. She is survived by three children; Angela Zachariah (Edward ), Lenore Hammerbacher (Glenn) and Mark Emge (Judy), and a step daughter, Diana Nolan. Dodie...
James M. Gaskins
Sep 9, 2013
Charleston, SC - Mr. James M. Gaskins, 91, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 9, 2013. A native of Huger, SC, he was a son of the late Daniel James "Jim" and Ida Parson Gaskins. A veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Gaskins attended James Island Baptist Church. An Electrician by trade, Mr. Gaskins was retired from the...
Frances Ruth Wilson
Sep 7, 2013
Frances Schachte Wilson, 88 of Charleston, South Carolina, widow of Charles Wilson, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 7, 2013. Frances was born in Charleston on August 7, 1925 , a daughter of the late Frank B. and Ruth Miner Schachte. She is survived by her six children, Frank G. Wilson and his wife, Mary; C. Lee Wilson...
A. Basil Youngblood
Sep 6, 2013
Amos Basil Youngblood Jr., CHARLESTON - Amos Basil Youngblood Jr. , 74, loving husband of Linda Riddle Youngblood, entered into eternal rest on September 6, 2013. He was the son of Amos Basil Youngblood Sr. and Elizabeth Lancaster Youngblood. Basil was born in Moncks Corner on July 4, 1939, where his father was an engineer involved with the building of...
Ann Boniface Molony
Sep 5, 2013
Ann Boniface Molony, 83, widow of Raymond Deal Molony, Sr. entered into eternal rest on September 5, 2013. She was the daughter of George Christopher and Helen Greene Boniface. Ann was born in Charleston on February 25, 1930. She graduated from St. Andrew's High School in 1946, attended the College of Charleston and then worked for the Citizens and Southern...
Lillian Jesse Millings
Aug 29, 2013
Lillian Jesse Musgrove Millings, 101, widow of Victor Edward Millings, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 29, 2013. Lillian was born on January 29, 1912 in Charleston, a daughter of the late Edward M. Musgrove, Sr. and Lillian Jesse Horres Musgrove. She enjoyed gardening, playing Bridge and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Lillian is survived...
James B. "Jaime" Hancock
Aug 28, 2013
James B. (Jaime) Hancock, 58, of St. George, SC, a farmer, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 28, 2013, of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Jaime was born in Miami, Florida on June 5, 1955, the son of Patricia Colligan Hancock and the late Ralph B. Hancock. He grew up in Charleston and was a graduate of Bishop England High...
Margaret Bartlett Addison
Aug 28, 2013
Margaret Bartlett Addison, 84, widow of William E. Addison, Jr., entered into eternal rest on August 28, 2013. Margaret was born on November 10, 1928, in Charleston, the daughter of the late Levi and Catherine Bartlett. Margaret is survived by her 3 children: William E. Addison III (Trisha), Jeannine Addison, and Michael B. Addison (Michelle); 6 grandchildren, Jennifer Addison Austin...
Michael T. Taylor
Aug 21, 2013
Michael T. Taylor peacefully entered into eternal rest at his home in Charleston, SC on August 21, 2013. He was born on Feb, 6 1980, son of Jane T. Terrell and Robert W. Taylor. Michael graduated from South Aiken High in 1998 and attended the University of South Carolina. He enjoyed writing, painting, soccer, and many water sports including scuba...
