Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Mary Virginia Jones Wolff
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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...
Robert Lee Kmett
August 19, 2013
Robert "Bob" Lee Kmett of John's Island, SC, loving husband of Donna Musarra Kmett, passed away peacefully at home early Monday morning, August 19, 2013. He courageously fought his battle with cancer and is certain to be celebrating the end of his battle with our Heavenly Father and family and friends who have preceded him in death. In addition to...
Josie C. Demeuse
August 19, 2013
Josie Crosby DeMeuse, 81, of Charleston, widow of Francis A. DeMeuse, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2013, of natural causes . Josie was born November 13, 1931 in Savannah, GA, a daughter of the late Clifford C. Crosby and Mildred Wall Crosby. She was a retired secretary for the Charleston Country School District. Josie is survived by her son,...
Nicholas Adrien Valcourt
August 18, 2013
Nicholas Adrien Valcourt, 33, of Summervile, husband of Michelle N. Valcourt and father to Aiden N. Valcourt passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2013. The relatives and friends of Nicholas Adrien Valcourt are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 2:00 PM Saturday, August 31, 2013 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway. The family will receive friends...
Thomas Mcdowell Coppedge
August 18, 2013
Thomas McDowell Coppedge (Tim), 94, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 18, 2013. Thomas was born on October 30, 1918 in Orlando, Florida, a son of Thomas M. Coppedge, Sr. and Winifred Boring Coppedge. He is survived by two daughters and a son. Thomas was predeceased by his wife, Vera Plowden, whom he married on August...
Harry "Hank" Decker, Jr.
August 12, 2013
Harry "Hank" Decker, 70, husband of Olga Decker, passed after illness on Monday, August 12, 2013 in Charleston, SC. Hank was born February 14, 1943 in Miami, FL. Hank served with the U.S. Coast Guard for over 5 years and was discharged in 1967 as an Engineman, Third Class. He worked for Florida Power for many years, and while in...
Dr. Louise Mosimann Smith
August 12, 2013
Entered into eternal rest on August 12, 2013, Louise deVineau Mosimann Smith, widow of Edmund J. (Jack) Smith. Mrs. Smith was born in Charleston, South Carolina, the daughter of Thomas F. Mosimann and Elise deVineau Mosimann. She was a member of Christ Our King Catholic Church, grew up in the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist and was very active...
Charlie Chaplin Cellars
August 9, 2013
Charlie (Charles) Chaplin Cellars, 80, of Charleston, died August 9, 2013. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 11, 2013 from 6-7:30 PM at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway. Funeral Services will be private. Charlie was born October 1, 1932, in Sylamore, Arkansas to the late Josie Maybelle Cellars and Samuel W. Cellars, Sr. He...
Enid Joyce "Dumpy" Towles Cave
August 8, 2013
Mrs. Joyce "Dumpy" Towles Barnwell Cave, 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 8, 2013. Miss Dumpy was born September 18, 1920, at Quigley Plantation, the daughter of Mary Enid Mixson and Daniel Quigley Towles. She attended Furman University, graduated from Rice Business School and was a former employee of the Charleston Produce Association. "I had a...
