Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Sr. Stella Maris Craven
January 24, 2025
Sister Mary Stella Maris Craven, a Sister of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, died on January 24, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 PM Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church...
Kathryn Jones Audley
January 23, 2025
Kathryn "Kay" Audley, born on October 21, 1946, in Bamberg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully in Reading, Massachusetts, on January 23, 2025, at the age of 78. She was the beloved daughter of R. Mendell and Kathryn Whittle Jones (Charleston, SC) and the youngest of four sisters.
As a child, Kay's family moved to Edgewater Park in...
Julia Michel Dyer
January 20, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Julia Michel Dyer, 80, of Charleston, SC, who passed away on January 20, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 AM Friday, January 31, 2025 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family...
R. Cody Lenhardt, Jr.
January 5, 2025
Robert Cody Lenhardt, Jr. (50), husband of Leslie Stidham Lenhardt, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025 after a valiant battle with ALS. He was blessed to be surrounded by his immediate family in their loving home.
Cody was born in Charlotte, North Carolina to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cody Lenhardt (Mary Ellen), both longtime...
Carolyn A. Berry
December 30, 2024
Carolyn A. Berry, 81, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 30, 2024, embraced by the love of her family and friends, both near and far.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 6, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The Rite of...
Katherine Williams Pinner
December 28, 2024
Katherine Ann Williams Pinner entered into eternal rest Saturday, December 28, 2024. Her Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home. (1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407). The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Kathy was born October 9, 1949 in Savannah, Georgia....
George Burton Alexander, Sr.
December 26, 2024
George Burton Alexander, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, January 3, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends...
Chrissy Jager Helvey
December 24, 2024
Chrissy Ann Jager Helvey, 51, of Greenville, SC, passed away on Christmas Eve 2024, but it took death 10 years to catch her. A decade ago, after 6 years of puzzling symptoms, a specialist identified a rare, terminal condition, systemic scleroderma, and gave her a short time to live. But Chrissy never met a limit that she was not...
Joseph Maxwell Tezza, Jr.
December 21, 2024
Joseph Maxwell Tezza, Jr. entered into eternal rest on December 21, 2024, at his childhood home on Sullivan’s Island, SC, with family at his side.
Joseph was the eldest son of Joseph Maxwell Tezza, Sr. and the late Shirley Barley Tezza. He was born on March 10, 1959, in Charleston, SC.
Joseph is survived by...
Betty Jean Knight
December 19, 2024
Betty Jean Knight, 96, widow of Jennings Bryan Knight, entered into eternal rest on December 19, 2024.
Her Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM, Monday, December 23, 2024, at the graveside, Riverview Memorial Park, 3715 Azalea Drive, N. Charleston. The family will receive friends between 12:00 and 1:00 PM, Monday at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home,...
Michael Joseph Diewald
December 18, 2024
Mr. Michael Joseph Diewald, 76, husband of Margaret "Peggy" Diewald, peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in the presence of his devoted wife, at Bon Secours - St. Francis Hospital after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Monday, December 23, 2024, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul...
Pattie Hartnett Michel
December 18, 2024
Pattie Hartnett Michel, 56, beloved wife, daughter, sister and friend entered into eternal rest on December 18, 2024, after a brief, but hard fought battle with cancer.
The family will receive friends next Sunday, December 29, 2024, between 3:00 and 5:00 PM, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Her Funeral Service will...
James Henry Mccord
December 17, 2024
James Henry McCord passed peacefully Tuesday, December 17, 2024 doing what he loved, watching and waiting for the redfish to show up in the incoming tide. May we all be so lucky when it’s our time to go. Jim was born in Greenwood, SC on March 5, 1943 to Elizabeth and Hugh McCord. He attended Clemson University, graduated from...
George Francis Buero
December 15, 2024
George Francis Buero, 88, of Charleston, SC, passed Sunday, December 15, 2024, in the presence of his loving family.
George was born October 31, 1936, in Charleston, South Carolina, a son of the late Stella Mary Sirisky and George ("Mike") Joseph Buero. He is survived by his children, Michael Buero and Carmen Buero Conley, and his surviving...
Marilyn Manning Williams
December 9, 2024
Marilyn Manning Williams, 84, of Charleston, SC, widow of Milton Adam Williams, entered into eternal rest on December 9, 2024.
Her Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Inurnment will follow at Saint Joseph Columbarium, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Boulevard, Charleston.
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Betty Ann Welch Huggins
December 5, 2024
Betty Ann Welch Huggins, 90, of Hollywood, SC, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
Betty Ann was born into this world on May 22, 1934. She grew up in the wonderful Village of Adams Run, where she was adored and "spoiled rotten" by her much older siblings.
Betty Ann attended Adams Run...
Ronald Kay Templeton
November 30, 2024
Ronald Kay Templeton, 83, of Charleston, South Carolina, died peacefully on November 30, 2024, after a holiday visited by family and friends.
Ron's Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the graveside, Magnolia Cemetery, 70 Cunnington Avenue, Charleston. The family will receive friends following the service at a reception. Details will be...
Carolyn Marie Redmond Heider
November 20, 2024
Carolyn Marie Redmond Heider, 95, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The Rite of Committal will take place that afternoon at Beaufort National Cemetery. The family will receive...
Adam Joseph Voos
November 16, 2024
Adam Joseph Voos, of Loris, SC, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
Adam was born in Ogden, Utah to his parents Noel and Cathy Voos.
Adam was a “gentle giant” with a heart of gold who greeted everyone with a smile. A high-spirited man, Adam was always willing to give his helping...
Clare Hutchinson Cochran
November 13, 2024
Clare Hutchinson Cochran, 65, of Mount Pleasant passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of November 13, 2024, in the loving care of Crescent Hospice at Wellmore of Daniel Island after a difficult battle with Alzheimer's and Dementia. Clare was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 6, 1959. Growing up a "Charlestonian" she attended Ashley Hall School...
