Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Joann Lasseter Ashfield
August 7, 2013
Jo Ann Lasseter Ashfield, 78, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Jo Ann was the daughter of the late John M. Lasseter and Alma Canaday Lasseter Caswell. She was a graduate of Chicora High School and worked as a long distance telephone operator with Southern Bell Telephone. In her later years, Jo Ann managed the Hickory Farms...
Evelyn Francis Kennally
August 6, 2013
Evelyn (Lynn) Aytes Kennally, 67, of Charleston, SC died Monday, August 5, 2013. Lynn was born on August 11, 1945, in Charleston, a daughter of the late George E. Aytes, Sr. and Mary Francis Aytes. She is a graduate of Andrew R. Murray Vocational School. Lynn worked for the Charleston Credit Bureau as a credit analyst and for the Charleston...
Dora Lassiwe Johnson
August 4, 2013
Charleston, SC Dora Else Lassiwe Johnson, 85, of Charleston, widow of TSgt. Ermon S.Q. Johnson, entered into eternal rest on August 4, 2013. Dora was born in Breslau, Germany on February 28, 1928, a daughter of the late George and Else Lassiwe and was a former sales associate with Dillard's Department store. Dora is survived by her daughters, Elvy E....
Mary Margaret Limehouse
August 3, 2013
Charleston, SC - Mary Margaret Limehouse, 87, entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of Saturday, August 3, 2013. A native of Charleston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Earl and Marian Jennings Limehouse. Mary was educated at Sacred Heart parochial school, and worked as a courier for a retail drug store. She was a member of Sacred...
Renee Rivers Rudloff
July 25, 2013
Renee Rivers Rudloff, 47, of Charleston, died Thursday, July 25, 2013. Renee was born in Charleston on February 25, 1966, daughter of Gail and the late John "Jack" Rudloff, Jr. She graduated from St. Andrews High School in 1984. Renee attended Lander University and was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority, graduated with an accounting degree from Florida Metropolitan University...
Mary Sturcken Mclain
July 25, 2013
Mary S. McLain, 82, widow of Jack R. McLain, entered into eternal rest on morning of Thursday, July 25, 2013. A native of Charleston, SC, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Eulalie Sturcken. A graduate of Bishop England High School, Mary was a member of Blessed Sacrament for over forty years. A loving mother and grandmother, Mrs....
Paul Henry Fouchecourt, Jr.
July 23, 2013
Paul H. Fouchecourt Jr., 65, a retired Laboratory Technician for Sullivan's Island Water Department and a veteran of the United States Navy, died at his residence Tuesday, July 23, 2013. The relatives and friends of Mr. Paul H. Fouchecourt are invited to attend a Gathering of Friends between the hours of 2:00 & 4:00 PM Sunday, July 28, 2013, at...
Patricia N Danehey
July 22, 2013
Patti entered her eternal realm July 22, 2013. No services per her request. She will be cremated and divided among friends and family. Born Jan. 23, 1949, in Piedmont, SC, to William and Bernice Nation, now deceased. Survived by her spouse, Mark of 46 years, sister and brother in law Anne and Ray Fortner, niece June Cane, grand-niece Ashleanne Cane...
Emily W. Christian
July 19, 2013
Charleston, SC - Emily W. Christian Emily W. Christian, 84, of Charleston, fell asleep in death on Friday, July 19, 2013, at her residence. A native of Charleston, SC, she was a daughter of the late Darley and Jessie Riggs Welch. Emily was a Certified Public Accountant, and worked in the accounting profession for 62 years, having followed in her...
David Michael Jones
July 17, 2013
The brother and sisters of David Michael Jones, sadly announce his passing on the evening of July 17, 2013. He was born on September 22, 1942, to the late Ralph and Mary Jones of Charleston. David was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Sharp Jones. He is survived by his daughter, Mary McEvoy Jones, his sisters; Mary Banaszewski, JoAnne...
Thomas Norton
July 13, 2013
Thomas J. Norton, Jr., 89, husband of Elizabeth G. Norton, passed peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 13, 2013. Born December 25, 1923, in West Newton, Massachusetts, he was the son of Thomas J. Norton, Sr. and Grace Reilly Norton. Tom served with the US Marines in W.W.II and went on to graduate from Boston College. He married the...
Donald Francis Nichols
July 12, 2013
Donald Francis Nichols, 56, died Friday, July 12, 2013, at his residence after a three year battle with cancer. He left this life surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born on November 2, 1956, in Charleston, the third son of the late James V. (Vic) Nichols, Sr. and Mary Bea Cotten Nichols. Donald attended Catholic elementary schools, Bishop England...
Nathalie Sanders Rumph
July 10, 2013
On the evening of July 10, 2013, the beloved Nathalie "Betty" Rumph entered into eternal rest at her James Island home. Betty was a born Charlestonian; she attended Bishop England High School, married her teenage sweetheart, Harry and devoted her life to her five children and her Christian faith. Her home and yard were immaculately maintained, welcoming to all who...
Daniel Lawrence Hinson
July 9, 2013
Entered into eternal rest on July 9, 2013, Daniel Lawrence Hinson, husband of Virginia Hilson Hinson. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Hinson are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The...
William D. Kane
July 7, 2013
William D. Kane, of James Island, born in Grand Rapids, MI, April 17, 1947, died Sunday, July 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. and Ruth L. Kane, sisters Catherine Parks and Nona Moskal. He is survived by siblings, James H. Kane, Bob B. Kane, Linda L. Kane, Tom D. Kane, Ken J. Kane; daughter,...
Ruth Maree Clark
July 7, 2013
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 7, 2013, Ruth Maree Reeves Clark, wife of Ray Chappell Clark. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ray C. Clark are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Sullivan's Island Baptist Church. Interment, Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends this Tuesday evening...
Jacqueline Jean Wager
July 5, 2013
Jacqueline "Jackie" Jean Wager, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2013. The relatives and friends of Jackie are invited to attend a memorial service on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the National Cemetery in Beaufort. Born March 26, 1929 in Thomasville, Georgia, Jackie married her high school sweetheart, John O. "Jack" Wager on June 7,...
Lois Scott Burnup
July 5, 2013
Lois Scott Burnup, 86, of Charleston, died Friday, July 5, 2013. Lois was born in Rocky Point, North Carolina, on August 1, 1926, a daughter of the late Robert W. Scott and Exie H. Scott. She graduated from Long Creek-Grady High School in 1944. Lois was a member of Northbridge Baptist Church and also was a volunteer for many years...
Cathleen Ann Setford
July 3, 2013
Cathleen Ann Grant Setford, 71 died July 3, 2013 after a courageous battle against brain cancer. Cathleen was born in Omaha, NE on April 19, 1942 to Mr. Paul Grant and Mrs. Catherine Grant. She was a faithful Catholic, loving mother and sister, good friend, and very special grandmother. Cathleen loved attending church, doing yoga, reading, going to the beach,...
