Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
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,...
Sister Mary Brendan Lacey
July 3, 2013
Sister Brendan Lacey, a sister of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, died at May Forest, the Motherhouse of the Congregation, on July 3, 2013. Sr. Brendan, formerly Mary Elizabeth Lacey was born on March 14, 1908 to James and Johanna O'Toole Lacey in Lisbigney, Abbeleix, County Leix, Ireland. A graduate of St. Francis Xavier School of Nursing, Charleston, SC,...
Mary Frances Storen
July 3, 2013
Mary M. Storen- Mt. Pleasant Mary Frances Maguire Storen died peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. She was born in Charleston on January 15, 1919 and was the daughter of Dr. Daniel Lawrence Maguire and Ella Carter Maguire. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Louis E. Storen and her son, Michael F. Storen. She was a graduate...
Hoap Chastine Reeves, Jr.
July 2, 2013
Hoap C. Reeves, Jr. CHARLESTON Hoap C. Reeves, Jr, 76, entered into eternal rest on July 2, 2013. He was born on April 2, 1937 in Charleston, SC., a son of the late Hoap C. Reeves, Sr. and Marie Saulsbery Reeves. Hoap was predeceased by his brother, Channing M. Reeves. Mr Reeves graduated from Murray Vocational School and joined the...
Harry Elwood Atkinson
June 28, 2013
Harry E. Atkinson Jr., affectionately known as Hank, 56, of Charleston, SC passed away on June 29, 2013.Hank was born in Charleston, SC on May 4, 1957. He graduated from Bellarmine High School in 1978, and continued on to attend classes in History and English at Trident Technical College, College of Charleston, and The Citadel. Hank served in the US...
Leon C. Seay (Buddy)
June 25, 2013
Leon C. Seay (Buddy), 77, of Charleston, husband of Barbara Brabham Seay, died Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Buddy was born on September 3, 1935 in Columbia, South Carolina, the son of Irene Anderson. He was a retired Mapping Supervisor with the Charleston County Government. Buddy is survived by his wife, Barbara; his daughter, Leslie Seay Anderson and her husband, Joseph;...
Nancy O'Neal
June 25, 2013
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William H. O'Neal, Sr. are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM Monday, July 1, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 510 St. James Ave. , Goose Creek. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island. The family will receive friends on Sunday...
Charles G. Koci
June 18, 2013
Charles George Koci, 64, of Charleston, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Charlie was born in New York, NY on May 30, 1949, the son of Charles and Anne Koci. Because of his success as President of Electronic Merchant Systems, Charleston, he gave back to the community he loved. He was the founder of the Ronald McDonald Golf Tournament, supporting Charleston's...
Helen Heape
June 12, 2013
Helen Veronica McCulloch Heape, 90, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on June 12, 2013. She was born in Charleston on January 20, 1923, a daughter of the late Russell James and Margaret Fleming McCulloch. Helen graduated from Bishop England High School and Business school. She immediately went to work after graduation for Charleston County in the Clerk of Court's...
