Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Jeanette Miller
Aug 15, 2012
Jeanette Aytes Miller, of Johns Island, widow of Roy L. Miller and a retired employee of Pre School Academy, died Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at a local hospital. Jeanette was born March 22, 1926, in Charleston, a daughter of John Edward and Ethel Jones Aytes. She attended Charleston area schools and was a member of the Cathedral of St. Luke...
Sr. M. Marcella Zwingmann, Olm
Aug 13, 2012
Sister M. Marcella Zwingmann, a Sister of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, died at May Forest Motherhouse, on August 13, 2012. Sr. Marcella, formerly Rosalie Charlotte Zwingmann, was born in Charleston on August 31, 1918 to John A. and Marie E. Jones Zwingmann. A graduate of Bishop England High School, Charleston, SC, she received a BA degree from the...
Sr. Jean Marie O’Shea, Olm
Aug 12, 2012
Sister Jean Marie O'Shea, a Sister of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, died on August 12, 2012. Sr. Jean Marie, formerly Mary Regina O'Shea, was born in New York City on June 11, 1931. A graduate of St. Angela Academy, Aiken SC, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Villanova University. Sister Jean Marie entered...
Herbert Durden,
Jul 30, 2012
Herbert Britten Durden, 94, of Charleston, widower of Eloise Berry Durden, died Monday, July 30, 2012. He was born in Metter, GA. on Tuesday, November 6, 1917, a son of Bennett and Maude Lanier Durden. Mr. Durden graduated from Metter High School and was the retired owner of Durden Watson Plumbing Co. He was a member of Ashley River Baptist...
Mary Ann Graham
Jul 30, 2012
Charleston, SC - Mrs. Mary Ann Graham, age 83, entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of July 30, 2012. A native of the Washington, DC and northern Virginia area, she was the daughter of Michael and Anna L. (Hunter) Ciuffreda. Among her many professional accomplishments, Mrs. Graham was most proud of her tenure at The Pentagon, where she served...
Camille Ryan Young
Jul 26, 2012
Camille Ryan Young, 98, a lifelong resident of Charleston, died Thursday, July 26, 2012. Camille was the widow of William H. Young, her husband of forty-nine years. She was born September 14, 1913, at 22 North Tracy Street in Charleston, a daughter of William Patrick Ryan and Rosalie Jefferson Ryan. Camille was educated in the Charleston Catholic school system, was...
Louise V. Kingsbury
Jul 23, 2012
Louise McCulloch Nelson Ebner Kingsbury, 86, of Hollywood, SC went home to be with the Lord on Monday evening, July 23, 2012. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends while at Ashley River Plantation where she was a much loved resident. Louise was born in Charleston, SC on August 14, 1925, a daughter of the late Russell and...
Frank Sabo
Jul 21, 2012
CHARLESTON, SC - SABO, Frank, 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 21. A native of Summerset, PA, he was raised in Leechburg, PA. He was a son of the late Steve and Veronica Sabo. A veteran of the United States Army, he served two separate enlistments, including one tour of duty in Korea (1951-1953), and was...
John Barrymore Pringle, Sr.
Jul 20, 2012
A Time to Be Born John Barrymore Pringle, Sr. was born on July 4, 1943 in Charleston, SC to the late Karl A. Riggs and Alma Pringle-Singleton; he was the youngest of four children: Phyllis Riggs (predeceased), Karl A. Riggs, Jr. (predeceased), and Annette Robinson. He was initially given the name Jack Karl Brown, but one day while in school,...
Anela Towell Rourk
Jul 14, 2012
AnelaTowellRourkpeacefully entered heaven on Saturday, July 14, 2012.Anelawasborn July 1, 1921 in Dublin, GA, the youngest of three childrenbornto EdwardTowelland Julia WomackTowell. She graduated fromMemmingerHigh School andwas an activemember of New Heart Gatheringuntil her health prevented her from attending. Neenee, as she was known to her family and friends, was a wonderful cook and hostess. Her house was always open...
Guy "Buddy" Louthian
Jul 13, 2012
Guy Bechtler "Buddy" Louthian, 77, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2012. Born in York, SC, he was the son of the late Anne Bechtler and Oliver White Louthian. He graduated from York High School in 1952 and attended Presbyterian College. He served in the Army National Guard and had a long career in commercial auto sales. He is survived...
Patricia Leblanc
Jul 5, 2012
Patricia Ann Neary Le Blanc, CHARLESTON - Patricia Le Blanc entered into eternal rest on the evening of July, 5 2012. She was much loved by her family and friends and was a favorite resident at Ashley River Plantation where she brightened everyone's day. Patricia was born on December 12, 1935 in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of the late Kathryn...
Jeaneane Raymond
Jul 4, 2012
A life well lived Jeaneane Cochran Bishop Raymond peacefully entered into eternal rest on July 4th, 2012 from her home in Charleston, SC. She is survived by her loving and devoted spouse Harold R. Raymond, her grateful children Carolyn Bishop McLeod(Glenn) of Sumter, SC and Charles E. Bishop of Pompano Beach, Florida, her cherished grandchildren Brooke L. Bishop and Charles...
Charles Funke
Jun 23, 2012
Charles A. Funke entered into eternal rest on Saturday evening, June 23, 2012. Born March 25, 1930, he is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lilian M. Funke. Charley was the son of Harry A. and Cecil Funke, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother John Funke, and sisters, Jo Ann Robertson (Charlie), Mary Kay...
James R. Shiver, Jr.
Jun 17, 2012
Entered into eternal rest on June 17, 2012, J. Russell Shiver, Jr. Russell was born on June 16, 1965 and grew up in Georgetown, South Carolina. He graduated from Winyah High School and attended Saint Leo's College in Saint Leo, Florida, as well as the College of Charleston and Daytona Community College in Florida. After college he spent his younger...
