Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Dr. Joseph Robert Weyers
June 10, 2024
Dr. Joseph Robert Weyers, peacefully passed away at his home Monday morning, June 10, 2024 after a short and valiant battle with esophageal cancer. His Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, June, 27, 2024 at Grace Cathedral, 98 Wentworth Street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. For those unable to join us, please do so virtually via livestream...
Luis Ramon Kraveka
June 8, 2024
Luis Ramon Kraveka, 84, of Velasco, Cuba, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 8, 2024. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:45 AM, Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Church Columbarium, 1695 Wallenberg Boulevard, Charleston.
Luis...
Anne Baker Pipkin
June 7, 2024
Anne Baker Pipkin, 86, passed from this life on June 7 in the early morning hours due to the frailty of age. Self-described as “Anne with an E”, Anne was an old-fashioned belle of the ball who knew and declared her value as a person and fiercely asserted her will in every situation. Anne loved meeting and connecting with...
Cmdr. John Francis Cook, Jr.
June 3, 2024
John Francis “Frank” Cook, Jr, Commander, U.S. Navy retired, 85, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, in Charleston, SC. He was the husband of Frances Louis Cook.
Frank was born July 16, 1938 in Thomasville, GA to Gladys Mayo Cook and John Francis Cook, Sr. He was raised in Apalachicola, FL. Frank was a graduate of Chapman...
Marie C. Werner
June 2, 2024
Marie Colby Werner, 74, entered into eternal rest Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was the daughter of Arden Colby and Kathryn Burmester. She graduated from Brescia University in 1971. She worked as a secretary at Springfield Elementary and then at Stono Park, where she retired.
Marie is survived by her sister, Alice Ann and brother, Arden, along...
Joan Hall Holst
May 31, 2024
Joan Hall Holst, 81, wife of Jack Gilbert Holst of Charleston, entered into eternal rest Friday, May 31, 2024, with her devoted, adoring husband at her side. Her Funeral Service will be held 12:00 PM Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island....
Joseph Aloysius Coates Iv
May 31, 2024
Celebrating the life and service of Joseph Aloysius Coates IV:
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joseph Aloysius Coates IV, on May 31, 2024, surrounded by family following a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Joe Coates, 45, of Daniel Island, SC was a beloved husband and father, dedicated son and brother, cherished friend, and devoted...
Mary Jo Polhemus Ross
May 29, 2024
Mary Josephine Polhemus Ross “Mary Jo”, 91, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
Friends are invited to a wake to honor and celebrate Mary Jo’s life between 1:00 and 3:00 PM Saturday, June 1, 2024 at James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated...
Steve Ratliff
May 25, 2024
Steven Barry Ratliff, beloved husband of Faye Burnsed Ratliff, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 25, 2024. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ratliff are invited to attend his Funeral Service 1:00 PM, Monday, June 3, 2024 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour...
James Robert "Bobby" Bradham
May 22, 2024
Bobby, beloved husband of Barbara Jean, went to live with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. He is now healed and whole in mind and body after suffering many years from Frontotemporal Dementia.
He was born in Manning, SC on June 6, 1943. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe...
Mikell Bernard White
May 21, 2024
Mikell Bernard White, Sr., 73, of Charleston, SC, husband of Robyn Lopez-White, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Mikell was born on July 28, 1950, in Charleston, SC, the son of the late Charles E. White and Miriam M. White.
His Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated 12:00 PM, Saturday, June 8, 2024, at...
Frank Burmester, Jr.
May 17, 2024
Howard Frank Burmester Jr., 70, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on May 17, 2024.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road, Charleston.
Frank was born...
William Francis Riley
May 14, 2024
William Francis Riley, 89, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. His Funeral Service will be held at 10:30AM, Saturday, May 18, 2024, Cryptside, at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island.
Billy aka "Sarge" was born February 19, 1935, in Charleston, SC, a son of the late Phillip James Riley and Vera...
Whiteford Cornell Mcwaters Iii
May 14, 2024
We regret to announce that Whiteford Cornell “Mac” McWaters III, 53, of Summerville, South Carolina, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Mac was born in Gastonia, NC and raised in Clover, SC, by the late Whiteford Cornell “Butch” McWaters, Jr. and Donna McCall McWaters. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Michele Rene Tadlock McWaters of Summerville; brother,...
Nina C. Mcintire
May 13, 2024
Nina C. McIntire, 83, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Nina was born on November 13, 1940 in Bowling Green, KY. She was employed at In and Out Car Wash starting in 1969 and she worked there until July of 2023. She loved her family (including her In and Out family) and friends, and also loved...
Gail Rita Manning Hogan
May 12, 2024
Gail Rita Manning Hogan, a devoted wife, proud mother and retired registered nurse in Charleston, SC, died Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the age of 86.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for both Dr. and Mrs. Hogan at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 95 Hasell Street. A reception...
Rose N. Scandell
May 11, 2024
Mrs. Rose N. Scandell, widow of the late Donald H. Scandell, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the age of 96. Rose was born on May 18, 1927 in Conway, SC. the daughter of the late Foster L. Jordan and Rose Jollie Jordan.
Family and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Services...
Mary Forsberg Hughes
May 4, 2024
Mary Margaret Forsberg Hughes, 63, of James Island, entered into eternal rest on May 4, 2024, after a fierce battle with cancer. Mary was first diagnosed with cancer in 2008. Over the last 16 years, she endured multiple surgeries, several radiation treatments and massive amounts of chemotherapy. She fought endometrial cancer, kidney cancer, a recurrence of endometrial cancer, breast...
Christine Howell Fisher
May 3, 2024
Christine Howell "Chris" Fisher, 70, of Charleston, SC, beloved wife of William James "Jim" Fisher, entered into eternal rest Friday, May 3, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 AM Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. A reception will follow in the Parish Life Center. Following the reception, family and...
Rita Padgett Clark
May 1, 2024
Rita Maye Padgett Clark, 87, of Charleston, SC, beloved wife of the late Abe Joseph Clark, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Her Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 AM, Tuesday May 7, 2024, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior....
