for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond. 

September 22, 2024

Mary Cargile Bevis, widow of the late Bernard Robert Bevis, Sr. of Charleston, SC, passed into eternal life Sunday, September 22, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM, Friday, September 27, 2024, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The...

September 18, 2024

Col. Eugene Dell Rutland, Jr., M.D., 88, of Wadmalaw Island, SC, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service 11:00 AM Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Johns Island Presbyterian Church, 2550 Bohicket Road, Johns Island. Burial will follow in the churchyard. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and...

September 17, 2024

Known and loved by all for his quick wit, hospitality and fantastic home-cooked meals, Ralph celebrated his 93rd birthday at his home on Seabrook Island with beloved family and friends on August 14th, 2024. Following a brief illness, he passed away peacefully on September 17th at Roper Hospital in Charleston.

Ralph was born in 1931 to the...

September 12, 2024

Stephen Robert Reibold, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Born July 11, 1953 to Robert and Carolyn Reibold of Springfield, Ohio, he is survived by his wife Melissa, his son Chris, his daughter Kate, and his daughter Grace. He leaves behind his sisters Cathy, Julie, and Ann, and brother Marty.

Steve loved...

September 11, 2024

Ermelina (Mely) Albao Elefante, 92, peacefully entered eternal rest at her home with her family on September 11, 2024. She was born on September 8, 1932, in Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, as the youngest of six children of Mamerto Solomon Albao and Tomasa Pimentel Albao. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers and sister; her...

September 9, 2024

James A. Carter was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on March 1, 1939, of James Aloysius and Kathryne Magruder Carter, both deceased.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad Street, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will be held at 2:30...

September 8, 2024

John Wescoat Sandlin, JD, MDiv, MEd, LLM entered into eternal rest September 8, 2024. Son of the Reverend John Lewis Sandlin and Eugenia Cleo Wescoat Sandlin, he was born on November 30, 1949.

Wescoat received his Bachelor’s Degree in History and his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina where he was president of the Student...

September 4, 2024

James Leo Crowe Sr., 82, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Patricia Lynn Pfaehler Crowe, passed away peacefully at Roper-St. Francis Hospital on September 4, 2024.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway. Honoring Jim’s...

September 3, 2024

Audrey P. Hannan, 90, of James Island, SC passed away peacefully September 3, 2024, at her home surrounded by family and dear friend.  Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM, Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will...

August 30, 2024

Daniel Carey Coleman Jr., 76, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully August 30, 2024. Graveside services for Daniel Carey Coleman, Jr. will be held 10:00 AM Friday, September 6, 2024 at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road, James Island. The family will receive friends between 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM Thursday at the James A. McAlister Funeral...

August 29, 2024

Our beloved, Irene Jones Brown, born July 3, 1943, calmly and peacefully left us on August 29, 2024.

Irene leaves behind her husband of 62 years, Terrance James Brown; daughters, Cindy Stevens and Tracy Hall; sister, Virginia Kania; grandchildren, Chad, Alyssa and Kyler, as well as her great-grandchildren, Thomas and Nathaniel.

Irene's laughter, bright eyes...

August 25, 2024

David Brian Brabham, 69, entered into eternal rest on August 25, 2024, one day after his birthday. Davey, as he was known, lived, loved, worked, and played his entire life in Charleston.

He grew up on the banks of the Stono River where his parents created a sandy beach for him in their backyard on the lntracoastal...

August 14, 2024

Lark Douglas, 62, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on August 14, 2024. The family will receive friends between 6:00 and 8:00 PM, Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston.

Lark was born July 6, 1962, in Atlanta, GA, a son of Margaret Ruth Bose and Bobby Hugh...

August 13, 2024

Joseph F. LaTorre entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The son of John Joseph and Margaret MacDonald LaTorre, Joe was born on March 6, 1943, in Charleston, South Carolina. Joe and his twin, Mike, were proudly enrolled in the first class at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and attended grades 1-8. Joe graduated from Bishop England High...

August 11, 2024

Thomas "Tom" Newton, of Charleston, SC, passed away on August 11, 2024.

Tom was born August 30, 1957, in Charleston, SC. He  was the son of the late Robert and Miriam Newton.

Tom grew up downtown playing on the horse lot and Moultrie playground. He attended the Cathedral Catholic School, Bishop England High School and...

August 6, 2024

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bolchoz Harrell of Charleston entered into eternal rest Tuesday, August 6, 2024.The relatives and friends of Mary Harrell are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Monday, August 12, 2024 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island....

August 5, 2024

Matthew Joseph Griesheimer was welcomed into heaven, surrounded by his friends and family on Monday, August 5, 2024.

Matt was born March 15, 1975 in Toledo, Ohio to Joseph and Cynthia Griesheimer. He will be remembered for his love of family, his passion for his work and willingness to help a friend in need.

Matt...

August 3, 2024

Fred McMahon, 84, passed away the morning of Saturday, August 3, 2024, after a brief battle with ALS. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 AM, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00...

August 2, 2024

***Please Note Change to Dates of Visitation and Service Due to Inclement Weather***

David Andrew Kerr, 57, husband of Dawn M. Kerr of Ravenel, SC, entered into eternal rest Friday, August 2, 2024, after a lengthy battle with colorectal cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 PM Friday, August 9,...

July 25, 2024

Frances K. Gibson, 79, of Charleston, SC, widow of the late John Roy Gibson, Sr., entered into eternal rest Thursday, July 25, 2024. The relatives and friends of Frances K. Gibson are invited to attend her Funeral Service 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Grace United Methodist Church, 1601 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston. Interment will follow at Riverview...