Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Edward B. Lockwood
November 1, 2011
Edward Blohme Lockwood, 91, husband of Dorothy McAlister Lockwood, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Born in Charleston, SC on September 29, 1920, Eddie was the second son of The Honorable Henry Whilden Lockwood, Mayor of Charleston and Emma Blohme Lockwood. After graduating from Charleston High School in 1937, he entered the Citadel where he excelled in sports and academics....
Shawn Eric Lowe
October 29, 2011
Shawn Eric Lowe, 40, of Summerville, SC, the husband of Lola Megan Connor Lowe, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at a local hospital. He was born in Charleston on Wednesday, September 29, 1971, a son of Mary Elizabeth Keenum Lowe-Murphy and John Clark Lowe, Jr. Shawn was the Manager of the Advanced Auto Parts Store in...
James Waverly Wells
October 23, 2011
James Waverly "Jimmy" Wells, 42, of James Island, died Sunday, October 23, 2011. Jimmy was born in Sumter, South Carolina on June 22, 1969, a son of Diane E. Wells and the late Waverly M. "Sam" Wells. He was a 1987 graduate of St. Andrew's High School and received his Bachelors degree in Political Science and History from the University...
Maynard Henry Parmenter
October 22, 2011
Maynard H. Parmenter, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2011. He was born in 1924 in Weeks Mills, Maine, and was the son of Stanley and Grace Parmenter.Maynard joined the Marine Corps in 1941. He was a member of the 4th Marine Division, stationed on the islands of Roi Namur and Saipain, and Tinian, Mariana. He was...
Joan Roseann Finnerty
October 18, 2011
Joan Roseann Beresford Finnerty,85, of Charleston, widow of Edward Joseph Finnerty entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Joan was born in Brooklyn, NY. on September 6, 1926, a daughter of the late Rose Helen McGurgan Beresford and Henry Aloysius Beresford. She was a graduate of Notre Dame College of Staten Island and worked for AT&T in N.Y....
Mary Alice Craft
October 17, 2011
Mary Alice Thompkins Craft, 69, of Ridgeville, wife of William J. Craft., Jr., passed away Monday, October 17, 2011 at her home. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mary Alice Craft, are invited to attend her graveside funeral service at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until...
Doris Workman Mellard
October 16, 2011
Doris Lee Workman Mellard, 90, of Charleston, SC, the widow of Wesley Fraser Mellard, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 16, 2011, just three months after her beloved husband's passing.. Mrs. Mellard was born in Davidson County, NC on August 19, 1921, a daughter of the late Vallie Viola Kennedy Workman and Grady Comodore Workman. She came to Charleston...
Richard Lee Vanderlan
October 12, 2011
Richard Lee Vanderlan, 82, husband of Barbara, father of two and grandfather of four, has departed for a much finer place and our prayers are with him. Born August 15th, 1929 in Bristow, Iowa, he served 20 years in the U.S. Navy and retired as an E8 Storekeeper. Preceded in death by his parents William and Jennie, two brothers Dale...
Mary Veronica Mckay
September 26, 2011
Mary Veronica McKay was born in Charleston on June 13, 1924, the sole child of James Joseph McKay and Veronica Murphy McKay. Mary attended Charleston elementary schools and was a graduate of Bishop England High school. She was also a graduate of the St. Francis Xavier School of Nursing, receiving her nursing degree in 1946. Mary's career in nursing spanned...
Rita Agnes Rourk
September 26, 2011
Rita Agnes O'Brien Rourk, 94, of Charleston, the widow of St. Clair Harley Rourk, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 26, 2011. She was born in Charleston, a daughter of William Richard O'Brien and Mary Rose Wetherhorn O'Brien on May 24, 1917. Rita attended the Convent School on Queen Street and was a graduate of Bishop England High School's...
Nicholas Cuomo
September 22, 2011
Nicholas Gerard Cuomo, 86, of Charleston, the widower of Sara Elizabeth Clary Cuomo, died of complications due to congestive heart failure on September 22, 2011 at Hospice of Charleston surrounded by daughters. He was born on December 3, 1924 in Bronx, New York. Nick's surviving siblings are Gerard Cuomo of Ocean City, Maryland and Theresa Cuomo Calabrese of Yonkers, New...
Robert Russell Horner, Jr.
September 18, 2011
Mr. Robert R. Horner, Jr., a retired Assistant Vice President with AT & T, died on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at the age of 87. Mr. Horner was born on October 23, 1923 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Fina and Robert R. Horner, Sr. He was a 1942 graduate of Jefferson High School and a 1946 graduate of the...
Bert Lynn Sloan
September 15, 2011
Bert L. Sloan, age 82, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2011. He was born on October 10, 1928 in Keensburg Colorado, the son of the late Harry L. Sloan and the late Mayble C. Sloan. Bert served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War and was awarded the National Defense Service Ribbon, Korean Ribbon and...
Thomas Riley Blocker
September 15, 2011
Thomas Riley Blocker, 57, of Charleston, the husband of Carolyn Mallard Blocker, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 15, 2011. He was born in Charleston, the son of Harry Edward Blocker, Sr. And Lavern Janis Hilton Blocker on May 23, 1954. He worked as the Property Manager for the family business, Blocker Rentals. Mr. Blocker is survived by his...
Joseph F. Ferri, Sr.
September 8, 2011
Joseph Francis Ferri, Sr., 81, of Charleston, husband of Barbara Pistey Ferri, passed away on September 8, 2011. Born in Charleston on September 17, 1929, Joe was the son of Anthony and Marie Ferri. He served proudly in the Navy during the Korean War, following which he was an electrician for many years. Joe will be dearly missed and fondly...
Hazel Meyers Cotton
September 8, 2011
The relatives and friends of Hazel Ruth Meyers Cotton, widow of William W. Cotton, Sr. are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at the Graveside, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday evening between 6:00 and 8:00 PM at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. She...
Margaret Adams
September 8, 2011
Margaret Tena (Fougere) Adams, 90, widow of Jesse I. Adams, Jr., died September 8, 2011 at NHC Healthcare in Charleston, SC. The memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, September 12, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mrs. Adams was born April 6, 1921 in Nova Scotia, Canada, daughter of the late Alexander Fougere and Mary Evelyn...
Frances Dowell Wilson
September 5, 2011
Frances D. Wilson, 85, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 5, 2011 after a valiant battle with lung cancer. Frances was born on February 4, 1926 to Garnet Wilson Dowell and Wilber Bryan Dowell in Charleston, West Virginia. She spent her childhood years in Dickinson, West Virginia. Professionally, Frances was previously an employee with Coleman Building Supply and the...
