for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond. 

Apr 1, 2024

James Irvin “Irv” Beatley passed away peacefully Monday, April 1, 2024, in the loving care of Lutheran Hospice. A resident of Kempton of Charleston, SC, Irv passed while in the presence of his adoring wife, after a long struggle with the complications of a stroke that occurred some five years earlier. He is survived by his wife of over...

Mar 29, 2024

John Joseph Dalti, 63, husband of Peggy Sirisky of Charleston, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. The relatives and friends of John and Peggy are invited to attend his Memorial Service 7:00 PM Friday, April 12, 2024 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will greet friends...

Mar 28, 2024

Sister Mary Cyril Murray, a Sister of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, died March 28, 2024. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service...

Mar 26, 2024

George Albert Moraska, Jr., 89, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

George was born in Charleston, SC on February 7, 1935. He was the oldest of four sons of George A. Moraska, Sr. and Jeanette Elizabeth Weddigen Moraska. George was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers,...

Mar 26, 2024

Janet S. Aydlette, 82, entered into eternal rest on the morning of March 26, 2024, in Charleston, SC.

Her Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, April 12, 2024, at St. Andew’s Anglican Church, 440 Whilden Street, Mt. Pleasant. Burial will be private.

Janet was born March 6, 1942, in Wilmington, NC. She...

Mar 21, 2024

Kathryn “Kay” Colbert Baird Smith, 93, of James Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home of fifty years. A Memorial Visitation will be held between 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston.. Final services will be held in Champaign, Illinois at a later...

Mar 21, 2024

Juanita Alicia “Tootie” Schutt, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Her Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 30, 2024, at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 626 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.The burial will held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 4, 2024, at...

Mar 15, 2024

William Francis "Buddy" Bendt, 102, passed away peacefully on the evening of March 15, 2024. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Friday, March 22, 2024, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 Saint Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road. The family will receive friends...

Mar 14, 2024

LaVonne Nalley Phillips died peacefully on Thursday morning, March 14, 2024. She was born in Easley, South Carolina on August 21,1937. Her parents were G.B. Nalley, Sr. and LaVonne E. Nalley of Easley. She was predeceased by her husband, T. Ashton Phillips, Sr. and her son, Ted A. Phillips, Jr. (Janet).

LaVonne graduated from Easley High School...

Mar 10, 2024

Frances O’Keefe O'Leary, 95, of Charleston entered eternal rest on March 10, 2024. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 AM, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Church of the Nativity, 1061 Folly Road, James Island. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road. The family will receive friends between 5:00...

Mar 7, 2024

Michael Anthony Uricchio, Sr., 71, father to three sons, Michael A. Uricchio, Jr. (Krista Collier), Nicholas B. Uricchio (Morgan) and Jacob K. Uricchio, all of Charleston, SC, died Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Michael was born January 20, 1953, in Charleston, SC, a son of the late Paul “The Pope” N. Uricchio, Jr. and the late Mamie Odom...

Mar 5, 2024

Patricia “Patsy” Brewer Warren, wife of James Warren, passed away on March 5, 2024, following a long illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 AM, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Church of the Nativity, 1061 Folly Road, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. Burial will be private. A Visitation with Patsy’s family will be...

Mar 2, 2024

Mary Ann Fail Melendez, 81, of Charleston, SC, wife of Robert A. Melendez, entered into eternal rest on March 2, 2024. Her Funeral Service will be 7:00 PM, Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy, Charleston. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the...

Mar 2, 2024

Raymond Lenar DeAntonio, 73, of Charleston, SC, husband of Sandra Osborne DeAntonio, passed away on March 2, 2024, surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy, Charleston. Raymond’s Funeral Service will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 7,...

Feb 29, 2024

John Joseph Madden, Jr, 82, died peacefully on February 29, 2024, in Charleston, SC. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 AM, Monday, March 11, 2024, at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM, Sunday evening at the...

Feb 26, 2024

Rocco D’Ambrosio, 93 years of age, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 26, 2024. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12:00 PM, Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy, Johns Island. The Rite of Committal will follow in the churchyard.

Rocco...

Feb 26, 2024

Mary "Dee" McAllister Cushing Garforth, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024. Her Funeral Service will be held 1:00 PM Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Chapel at Bishop Gadsden, 1 Bishop Gadsden Way. Inurnment will follow at the Bishop Gadsden Columbarium.

Dee had a blessed life filled with love and adventures, and she will...

Feb 25, 2024

Joan Marie Yaede Quirk, 86, died Sunday February 25, 2024.

Joan is survived by her daughter, Joanne Marie Quirk; three sons, Daniel Quirk, Jr. (Lisa), Richard G. Quirk and Christopher Quirk; two siblings, George William Yaede (Gloria) and Barbara White (Gary); five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and family.

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Feb 16, 2024

James Lacy Dodson, Jr., of Charleston SC, passed away on February 16, 2024.

Jim was born on April 3, 1934 in Columbia, SC. He was a graduate of the Citadel Class of 1955. He went on to serve as a Captain in the U.S. Army, before returning to Columbia to serve as the CEO of his family...

Feb 10, 2024

Kathryn Leah Crowder, 81, passed away peacefully at her West Ashley home in Charleston, SC, on February 10, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Alvin F. Crowder, Jr. and her four children, Mary Beth Rivers (Richey) of Moncks Corner, Alvin Crowder (Anita) of Petersburg, Virginia, Ken Crowder (Kristi) of North Augusta and Karyn Norris (Chip)...