Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Carl R. Cannon
September 4, 2011
Entered into eternal rest, Carl R. Buddy' Cannon, age 90, of Charleston. Cannon was a 32-year veteran of the United States Army, known by many as the Sergeant at Normandy.' Those brave men whom he led into battle at Utah Beach on June 6, 1944 documented Cannon's bravado. They fought through the hedgerows and into Paris by early August of...
Zachary Joseph Jones
September 3, 2011
Zachary Joseph (Zach) Jones, 23, of Charleston, SC, passed away tragically while hiking with friends on September 3, 2011. Zach was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 16, 1987, the beloved son of Robin (Eyles) and Joseph Anthony Jones. Zach was a devoted and loving son, brother, uncle, partner, and friend. He was a talented musician and everyone's favorite comedian....
Christopher A. Elsey
September 3, 2011
Christopher Alvin Elsey, 38, of Daniel Island, SC, the husband of Elizabeth Michelle (Burris) Elsey, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 3, 2011. Chris was born in Charleston, SC on September 6, 1972, a son of Amaryllis (Dawsey) Elsey and Irvin Wilson Elsey, Sr. Chris faithfuly served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and was the owner...
William B Regan
August 25, 2011
William Bennett Regan, an attorney and resident of Folly Beach, died August 25, 2011. He was 75. Bill was born in Charleston on March 12, 1936, the son of the late John Raymond and Rosalie Gertrude (Bennett) Regan. He was a graduate of Murray Vocational High School, the College of Charleston, where he was student body president, and the University...
Dora E Ewald
August 24, 2011
Dora Emma Ewald died August 24, 2011 at Bishop Gadsden where she had lived for 9 years. She was born March 17, 1908 in New York, the daughter of Emma and Hermann Hansen of Germany. He was an engineer and inventor. She lived in Bronxville, New York for over 75 years and was married to Harold E. Ewald who died...
Philip Arnold Chevrier
August 24, 2011
The relatives and friends of Philip A. "Bugsy" Chevrier, Jr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 3:00 PM Saturday, August 27, 2011, at the James A. McAlister Chapel. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends this Friday evening between 5:00 and 7:00 PM. at the funeral home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. There will be a paddle...
Robert Bernard Santos
August 22, 2011
Entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 22, 2011, Robert Bernard Santos, widower of Elizabeth Momeier Santos. The relatives and friends of Robert B. Santos are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM Thursday, August 25, 2011, at Christ Our King Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be at Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens. The Rosary...
Susan Marie Flade
August 22, 2011
Mrs. Susan M. Flade passed away Monday, August 22, 2011, at home surrounded by her family. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Susan M. Flade are invited to attend her funeral service at 3:00 PM, Thursday, August 25, 2011, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from...
Mary Louise Gadsden
August 19, 2011
Mary Louise "Lou" Kidder Gadsden of Mt. Pleasant, SC, the widow of C. Deas Gadsden, Jr., entered into eternal rest on the morning of August 19, 2011. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Monday, August 22, 2011 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Charleston. The funeral...
Nancy Hogarth
August 9, 2011
Frances "Nancy" Hogarth passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at Roper Hospital. She was born in Pensacola, FL in 1913 and grew up in Miami. Nancy married Dr. Charles P. Hogarth in 1940. She worked at Florida State University, Gulf Park College and Mississippi University for Women, where she coordinated social, faculty and community events in her role as the college...
Donna Alvin Ives
August 6, 2011
Donna Alvin Ives, 57, of Charleston, SC, the wife of Daniel James Ives, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 6, 2011. She was born in Camden, NJ on March 31, 1954, a daughter of the late Nellie and Jerome Alvin. Donna was a member of the Messianic Congregation, Netzer Matai Edah and volunteered with Israel Always. She worked as...
Caroline Conklin Burn
August 5, 2011
Caroline Conklin Burn, 81, of Charleston, SC, the widow of Robert James Burn, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 5, 2011. She was born in Charleston, SC on May 2, 1930, a daughter of the late Mary Frances Molony and Harry C. Conklin. Caroline was a dedicated mother and grandmother who loved her family very much. She is...
Betty Cockerill Wichmann
August 4, 2011
Betty Jean Wichmann Betty Jean Wichmann JAMES ISLAND - Betty Jean Wichmann, 80, of James Island, passed on peacefully, Thursday, August 4th, in Charleston. Betty was born June 11th, 1931 in Edinburg, Texas, the daughter of the late James Clifton Cockerill and Lucille Clark Cockerill. She moved to Charleston as a young girl and spent her life here raising five...
Madelene Barrineau Baggett
August 3, 2011
Madelene "Dickie" Barrineau Baggett, of Charleston, SC, the widow of Capt. John C. Baggett (Ret. USMC), entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. Madelene was born in Charleston, SC on October 27, 1925, a daughter of the late Rena (Mitchum) and John Jefferson Barrineau. After graduating from St. Francis School of Nursing, she left Charleston and went to...
Margaret Ficken Walker
July 31, 2011
Margaret Ficken Walker, age 96, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, July 31, 2011, in Bedford, Massachusetts. Mrs. Walker was born in Charleston, South Carolina on April 6, 1915, the daughter of the late Henry Horlbeck Ficken and Julia Ball Ficken. She attended Ashley Hall until she left to attend Saint Mary's School. Mrs. Walker was predeceased by her...
Carol Ann Buchanan
July 30, 2011
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 30, 2011, Carol Ann Buchanan. She was born on Saturday, August 19, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of the late William James and Helen Cecelia McKay Buchanan. Carol graduated from Bishop England High School and attended Palmer Business College. Carol was an active member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where she served...
