Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
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....
Elwood Lamar Jordan, Sr.
April 29, 2024
Elwood Lamar "Woody" Jordan Sr., 70, husband of Vickie Bass Jordan, of Ladson, SC, entered into eternal rest on April 29, 2024, following an extended illness.
Woody was born on March 22, 1954 in Macon, GA. He was the son of Patricia Anne "Pat" Gillis and Harvey Thomas "Tom" Jordan, Jr. Woody grew up in Byron, GA...
Harriet Fitch Fosberry
April 20, 2024
Harriet Anne Fitch Fosberry, widow of Eugene (Gene) Frances Fosberry, Jr., passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024. Harriet's Graveside Funeral Service will be held 11:30 AM, Monday, April 29, 2024, at Holy Cross Cemetery, James Island, with Reverend Susan Pennock officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service between 10:00 and 11:00 AM at the James A....
Joyce P. Suhs
April 20, 2024
Joyce P. Suhs, 86, of Charleston, SC, died Saturday at Roper Hospital, Charleston, SC. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 36 years, Gerhard Suhs.
Joyce was born in Hartford, Connecticut and graduated from Buckley High School in 1956. She then graduated from the secretarial program at Morse Business College. Joyce was a secretary at Combustion...
Larry Edward Mercier
April 19, 2024
Larry E. Mercier, 83, passed away on April 19, 2024, at home surrounded by family in Charleston, SC.
Larry was born on May 7, 1940, in Blue Island, IL. Larry, known affectionately as "Boo", served in the United States Coast Guard and was employed by Detyens Shipyard for three years and Westvaco for 37 years, where he...
Marie Ilene Gann
April 18, 2024
Marie Ilene Gann, 97, passed away on April 18, 2024 in Charleston, SC, surrounded in her final days by the family that she so dearly loved. Marie's journey began in Phillips, Wisconsin, where she was born to Elmer and Frances (Tingo) Johnson. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and boundless dedication to her family. A beacon of...
