Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Elbert Bulwinkle, Jr.
June 9, 2012
Entered into eternal rest on Sat June 9, 2012. Elbert (Bert) H. Bulwinkle was preceded in death by his wife Gayle Nelson Bulwinkle and daughter Carol Lynn Bulwinkle. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of his life at 2:30 pm Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Faith Lutheran Church, 3374 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island, SC. The family will...
Virginia Brooker
June 8, 2012
Virgina Martha Waters Brooker, wife of the late Dr. Oryliss L. Brooker, passed away Friday June 8, 2012 at the age of 88 years. She was predeceased by her sister, Lucille Waters Dyer and her nephew Eldon L (Skip) Dyer of Charleston, SC. She was born in River Rouge, MI on October 7, 1923, the daughter of Eugene J Waters...
Susan Meyers
June 6, 2012
Susan Risher Meyers-Seneca, SC Susan Risher Meyers, 96, widow of Virgil C. Meyers, Sr. of Charleston, SC died peacefully on June 6, 2012. She was born in Canadys, SC on June 1, 1916, a daughter of Leonidas Michael and Zilla Bailey Risher and attended Colleton County Schools. Mrs. Meyers was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, the DOES Auxiliary...
Joyce C. Gertis
June 5, 2012
Joyce Condon Gertis-Beaufort Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, Joyce Canavan Condon Gertis 54, of Beaufort, SC The relatives and friends of Joyce C. Gertis are invited to attend her Rite of Committal at 10:30 AM Thursday, June 7, 2012, at the Graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends this Wednesday evening between 5:00 PM...
Stephen C. Lischka
June 1, 2012
Born July 29, 1952 in San Mateo, CA- left us for the perfect climate on June 1, 2012 in Charleston, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents Pat and Emery Lischka and his younger brother Michael. He is survived by his wife Glenda Hale; his children Lindsey Ann Nicolescu (Carlos) of Beaverton, OR, Garrett McRay Lischka of Norman,...
Robert H. Mcdowell
May 21, 2012
Robert Hislop McDowell, 79, husband of Judith McMahon McDowell of Charleston, SC, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012. Bob was born on February 25, 1933 in Charleston, SC, son of the late Colonel Robert Hayden McDowell, USMC (Retired) and Clair Molony McDowell. He was a 1951 graduate of Palo Alto High School and a 1955 graduate of The Citadel,...
James H. Small
May 17, 2012
Mr. James Hampden Small III passed on May 17, 2012. A native of Charleston, he was married to Dolly Barnwell Myers. The Family will be receiving friends after 4:00pm on Sunday, May 20 at 26 Church Street. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 22 at 4:00pm at Magnolia Cemetery. Born on April 14, 1930, he was the son...
Ruth Morelli (Treat) Jones
May 11, 2012
Mrs. Ruth Morelli (Treat) Jones, 89, of Charleston, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012, after an extended illness. A native of Charleston, SC, "Ruthie" was the daughter of the late Joseph Garry Morelli and Ruth Alma Tumbleston Morelli. She was educated in the Charleston public schools, and graduated from the Memminger High School in 1941. An avid member of the...
Ronald K. "Ron" Green
May 4, 2012
Lieutenant Commander Ronald K. Green, United States Navy retired, age 75, of Charleston, SC and husband of Shelby J. Green, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of Friday, May 4, 2012. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, he was a son of the late Vernon and Bessie Green. Ron was educated in Missouri...
Michael John Bello
May 2, 2012
In Memory . Michael J. Bello Entered into rest on the morning of May 2, 2012, Michael John Bello, widower of Josie Dowless Bello, resident of Charleston, South Carolina. The friends and relatives of Mr. Michael Bello are invited to attend his funeral services as follows: the Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at the James A...
Frances Huffstetler
May 2, 2012
Frances Scharloock Huffstetler, age 84, died peacefully in her Hollywood, SC home on May 2, 2011. Frances was born in Charleston, SC to the late Bernice Keenan Scharloock and Theodore Scharloock, Jr. on May 10, 1928. She was predeceased by her brother, Theodore "Teddy" Scharloock, III and her husband of 62 years, Dwight "Jack" Huffstetler. She retired as a Computer...
Roy A. Howell, Jr.
May 1, 2012
Roy Allen Howell, Jr, MD Charleston, SC Roy Allen Howell, Jr., MD, 86, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 after an extended illness. The relatives and friends of Dr. and Mrs. Roy A. Howell, Jr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 4, 2012 , at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic...
Bennett Craig Condon
April 30, 2012
An angel wrote in the Book of Life: Bennett Craig Condon April 30th, 2012 Then whispered as she closed the Book: "Too beautiful for Earth." Bennett was the son of Craig Ryan Condon and Sarah Runyon Condon. He is survived by his precious sister Madison, maternal grandparents Ron and Virginia (GiGi) Runyon, paternal grandparents Ryan and Cathy Condon, and paternal...
Patricia Diane Morris
April 25, 2012
Patricia Diane Ducker Morris, 73, of James Island, widow of Al Morris and Milton Almeida, died Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Hospice Center of Charleston, Mt. Pleasant. Family and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 10:30 AM Saturday, April 28, 2012, at St. James Episcopal Church, 1872 Camp Road, Charleston. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery,...
Sr. Marie Cecilia Ferro
April 21, 2012
Sister Marie Cecilia Ferro, a Sister of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, died at May Forest, the Motherhouse of the Congregation, on April 21, 2012. Sr. Marie Cecilia, formerly Marion Helen Ferro, was born in Arlington, NJ, on July 17, 1921 to Ernest Max Ferro and Anna Schmultzer Ferro. A graduate of St. Agnes Academy, College Point, NY, Sr....
Mary Rebecca Moran
April 21, 2012
Mary Rebecca "Becky" Moran,Loving Wife, Mother, friend, and inspiration to so many, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012, after a courageous 7-year battle with colon cancer. Becky was born in Columbia, daughter of the late Joseph B. Beckham and Mary Wilson Beckham. She was a graduate of Dreher High School and attended the College of Charleston. Becky is survived by...
Douglas Colin Phipps
April 20, 2012
Douglas C. Phipps of Mount Pleasant, SC formerly of Akron, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012 at East Cooper Regional Medical Center unexpectedly. He was born August 31, 1942 to Edgar and Alice Malson Phipps in Akron, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sally Faye Chance Phipps, two sons, Paul Douglas Phipps, Edward Lee...
Frederick Julian Leamond, Jr.
April 17, 2012
Frederick Julian LeaMond, Jr. passed on April 17, 2012, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Charleston on October 29, 1926, son of the late Honorable Frederick Julian LeaMond, Sr. and Catherine Dowling LeaMond. Widower of Catherine M. LeaMond and husband of Florence Marie Lane LeaMond. Father of Lana T. Meredith, Linda L. Blanchard (David), Julie L. Donoghue (Tim)...
Rosemary Mcnamara
April 17, 2012
Rosemary McAlevy McNamara; wife of Doran Terry McNamara, passed away in the arms of her beloved husband on April 17, 2012. The relatives and friends of Rosemary McAlevy McNamara are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 20, 2012 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM...
