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Deane Chavous
Jan 19, 2026
Deane Chavous, 75, passed away peacefully at her Mt. Pleasant home on January 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy as bold, loyal, loving, and unforgettable as she was. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, and a graduate of A.C. Flora High School and the University of South Carolina, Deane was the daughter of the late Agnes Cooper Chavous and Alfred Giles...
Chase Hunter Townsend
Dec 14, 2026
Chase Hunter Townsend, known to friends and family as "Hunter," passed away on December 14, 2025, at the age of 41 in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Hunter graduated from Male High School and the University of Kentucky and spent his final years in South Carolina, where he found joy in the beach and built lasting friendships.
Hunter's...
Martin Alphin
Jan 26, 2026
Early this morning our dad, Martin Alphin (74) was called home to his final heavenly resting place. He is pain free and resting peacefully. He was a man of God and we know he was met in Heaven by our sweet Nana and Papa Gene.As a dad he was simply the best. John and I are mirror images of him....
Ruth Elizabeth Fortini
Jan 25, 2026
On Sunday, January 25, 2026, Ruth E. (St. Onge) Fortini of Charleston, SC, loving wife of Edward R. Fortini, passed away.
Ruth was born on July 20, 1956. She graduated from Needham High School, Class of 1974 and Colby Sawyer College, Class of 1976. On May 7, 1977, she married her high school sweetheart. Ruth grew up in Needham, MA, and...
C. L. Parker
Jan 25, 2026
Mr. C. L. Parker passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2026 and is under the care of McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation - James Island, 347 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412, 843-614-8494.
Anita Grace Singletary
Jan 21, 2026
Anita Grace Singletary, 85 of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, with a funeral service following at 11:30 AM at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home in Goose Creek. The burial will be held at Carolina Memorial Gardens in North Charleston, SC.
A complete...
Jared Benjamin "JB" McKnight
Jan 21, 2026
An obituary has not yet been posted on our website. Please check back as it will be uploaded as soon as it as been completed along with any dates and times of any scheduled services. Thank you - West Ashley Chapel
Lunnette Chastain Kinard
Jan 21, 2026
Lunnette Chastain Kinard, 91, of Folly Beach, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, after a long illness. She died peacefully.
Born on October 8, 1934, in Coolidge, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Eula Chastain and Lois Andy Chastain.
Lunnette was known for her fun and funky personality and her creative spirit. She was a local artist...
Curtis Coleman Clark
Jan 20, 2026
Curtis Coleman Clark was born on his grandfather’s birthday, September 27, 1990, in Chesapeake, VA. Beautifully named for his grandfather, Curtis Talmadge Wilson, his Great-Grandfather, Charles Foster Coleman, with a strong surname from his Grampie, William “Bill” Frederick Clark. Coleman is a son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, dog-dad to Oliver, and super-proud uncle to Peyton and Emmett. He loved life...
Robert E. Hartsook, II
Jan 19, 2026
Robert E. Hartsook II, 78 of Hollywood, South Carolina, originally from Galena, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Born on May 6, 1947, in Columbus, OH, Bob was the son of the late Robert E. Hartsook, Sr. and Sylvia Jean (Fisher) Hartsook.
Bob, a true patriarch, was an admirable, earnest and GOD loving man who completely loved...
William Koatsworth Swope
Jan 18, 2026
William Koatsworth Swope, 61, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Born on August 25, 1964, in Charleston, SC, Will was the only child of the late Alice Swope Thompson and the late William J. Swope, Jr. Will was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Raymond L. Thompson.
Will graduated from Porter-Gaud School in 1982. He was...
Wayne Joseph Jacobs
Jan 17, 2026
Wayne Joseph Jacobs, 66, of North Charleston SC, entered eternal rest on January 17, 2026
Born on July 14, 1959, Charleston, SC. Wayne was a son of the late George Whaley Jacobs Sr. and Elizabeth Dodds Jacobs.
Wayne was a former employee of Robert Smalls Shipping Company, at the Amoco plant. He was a valuable employee for about 16 years....
Margaret Lorena Frasciello
Jan 17, 2026
Margaret Lorena (Rena) Nilon Frasciello, beloved wife of George J Frasciello passed away peacefully Saturday January 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her husband, her three children and their spouses.
Rena was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre Twp., Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of John F. Nilon and Mary (Beres) Nilon. Rena was a graduate of Mercy...
Ethan Andrew Jeffrey Cooper
Jan 15, 2026
Ethan Andrew Jeffrey Cooper, 22, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Born on February 21, 2003, in Charleston, SC, Ethan was the son of Alexis Casserly Cooper and Jeffrey Cooper. From the day he could hold a rod in his hand, fishing was always Ethan’s first passion, however along the way he discovered a love of...
Frederick J. Harm
Jan 14, 2026
Frederick J. Harm, 90, of Johns Island, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Born on May 10, 1935, in Pittsburgh, PA, Frederick was the son of the late Hilda Kunkel Harm and the late Frederick Harm.
Frederick was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School in 1953. After high school he served in...
Leslie William Wright Jr.
Jan 13, 2026
Leslie “Les” William Wright, Jr., passed away at the age of 93 on January 13, 2026, in Mt Pleasant, SC.
Les was born in Beaumont, TX, on August 22, 1932. He grew up in Huntsville, TX, attending Sam Houston State University, where he met his future wife, Laura (White). After graduating with a degree in journalism in 1953, he served in...
Dr. Joe M. Sanders, Jr.
Jan 13, 2026
Dr. Joe M. Sanders, Jr.
Dr. Joe M. Sanders, Jr., of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on January 13, 2026. His devoted wife, Dottie, and loving son, Eric, were at his side.
Dr. Sanders was born July 5, 1940, in Hartsville, South Carolina. He was the son of Col. Joe M. Sanders and Mildred Anderson Sanders. He had...
Jean Atkinson Binnicker
Jan 12, 2026
Jean Atkinson Binnicker, 74, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, following a brief illness.
Jean was born on December 18, 1951, in Orangeburg, South Carolina and spent the early years of her life in San Diego, California, and later in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Growing up on the coast made her a fully dedicated beach lover and...
Susan DeVane Adams
Jan 11, 2026
An obituary for Susan is not yet available. Please check back soon for updates and information as it becomes available. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
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"Tootsie" (Julia Rebekah) Culler Gillam
Jan 10, 2026
Born in 1923 in Orangeburg, Tootsie graduated from high school and attended Columbia College. In the mid-1940s she moved to Charleston where she met and married her husband. They resided and raised their family in Mt. Pleasant.
Tootsie always took pride in working and did so until the age of 96. She was Head Bookkeeper at Navy Relief Society at the...
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