Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Helen E. Nelson
November 19, 2013
Helen Elizabeth deLasse Nelson, 84, a retired social worker, entered into eternal rest November 19, 2013, following a life of love, faith and service. The relatives and friends of Helen Elizabeth deLasse Nelson are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM Monday, November 25, 2013, from St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The Rite...
William Mckeever Jackson, Jr.
November 18, 2013
Dorothy Hubster Jackson, born October 16, 1926, died November 17, 2013; William McKeever Jackson, born December 7, 1923, died November 18, 2013. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William McKeever Jackson, Jr. are invited to attend their funeral service at 3:00 PM Thursday, November 21, 2013, from the sanctuary of Pinecrest Baptist Church, 1285 Ashley Hall Road. Interment...
Dorothy Hubster Jackson
November 17, 2013
Dorothy Hubster Jackson, born October 16, 1926, died November 17, 2013; William McKeever Jackson, born December 7, 1923, died November 18, 2013. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William McKeever Jackson, Jr. are invited to attend their funeral service at 3:00 PM Thursday, November 21, 2013, from the sanctuary of Pinecrest Baptist Church, 1285 Ashley Hall Road. Interment...
Beatrice S Mckay
November 14, 2013
Beatrice Stroman McKay, 102, of Charleston, the widow of Lawrence Edward McKay, Sr., died Thursday, November 14, 2013, at her residence. The relatives and friends of Bea McKay are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 18, 2013, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway. A private family burial will be held at St....
Irene Burk Tezza
November 12, 2013
Irene B. Tezza, 94, of Charleston, SC, the widow of Mark J. " Mickey" Tezza, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. The relatives and friends of Irene B. Tezza are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 AM, Monday, November 18, 2013, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at...
Mark Andrew Cavanaugh
November 12, 2013
Mark Andrew Cavanaugh, age 27, beloved son, brother, and fiancée passed away on Tuesday morning, November 12, 2013 after a long battle with aplastic anemia. Mark is survived by his parents, Jim and Ann Cavanaugh; his four brothers, Jim, Matt, Kevin, and Michael; his sister, Bridget Simmons; his fiancée Stephanie Castellano; his sisters-in-law Jordan, Janet, and Carolina; and his brother-in-law...
William D Heidtman, Jr.
November 4, 2013
Captain William D. Heidtman Jr, 73, widower of Rita Skinner Heidtman, passed away Monday, November 4, 2013. A native of Charleston, he was born November 3, 1940, the son of William D. and Nora Moore Heidtman. A graduate of James Island High School, Mr. Heidtman was involved in the Boy Scouts of America, the Charleston Fire Department, Sears Department Store,...
Renee L. Zepp
November 1, 2013
Renee L. Zepp, 46, RN of Roper Hospital, lost her long battle with Melanoma, never giving up the fight. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Charles H. Zepp Sr., her son Austin, and step-son Charles H. Jr. of Johns Island. Renee is also survived by her mother, Rose Gardner-Gould (Sheldon), 2 sisters, Debbie and Joanne Debottis of...
Jane Ellen Stiles
October 29, 2013
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, Mrs. Jane Ellen Montgomery Stiles, wife of Philip Allen (Al) Stiles, Jr. Janie was born on August 18, 1946 in Syracuse, NY, the beloved daughter of Charles Woodard and Alma Isabelle Montgomery. As the daughter of a career Army officer, she spent her formative years as an Army Junior living around...
Jessie Petit Doran
October 27, 2013
Jessie Petit Doran, widow of Thomas R. Doran Sr., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013 at Hospice of Charleston. She was born to the late Frank W. Petit Sr. and Dora Koster Petit on June 29, 1919. Jessie was a retired sales associate with Condon's and Sears department stores, and a volunteer at local hospitals. A native...
Father Norman P. Trimmier Jr.
October 26, 2013
Charleston, SC - The Reverend Norman Page Trimmier (6-8-1931 - 10-26-2013) The Reverend Norman Page Trimmier, 82, passed on to larger life at his home on Saturday, October 26, 2013 after an extended illness. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on June 8th 1931, the son of Norman Page Sr. & Edna Reaves Trimmier. Siblings include Nancy T. English, Sylacauga,...
Sarah Pinckney Hanckel
October 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
October 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
October 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
October 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
October 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
October 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
October 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
September 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,...
