Obituaries

Nov 4, 2021

Louis Anthony Salem, 66, of Goose Creek, went to be with our Lord on November 4, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, NY on December 26, 1954, he was a loving husband to Dawn Salem. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was planning for a life of leisure with his wife Dawn. Louie enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson,...

Nov 3, 2021

Vernon Edward House, 84, of Goose Creek passed away 03 November 2021. He was born April 26, 1937 in Buffalo, MO to the late Claude House and Lona House Heuron. He entered the United States Navy in 1954 and retired after more than 22 years of distinguished service on numerous vessels and installations. Retiring as a Chief Petty Officer (E7),...

Nov 2, 2021

Stefan Mrgan III, age 36, of Johns Island, SC, arrived in Valhalla on November 2, 2021. Born in Kansas City, MO on May 16, 1985, he was a true hero to his country and family. Known to most as Steve, he was a 15 year Army veteran, serving valiantly as a Green Beret in the War on Terrorism. He was...

Nov 1, 2021

Nancy Dukes Lange Scott of Charleston died on November 1 after a brief illness. Nancy loved music and taught piano for 30 years as a private tutor and as a teacher at O'Quinn School on James Island. She was a member of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League, an avid bridge player, and a lover of travel. A lifelong Methodist, she...

Oct 31, 2021

Brian Willard Bean, of Mount Pleasant, entered into eternal rest on October 31, 2021. Brian was born in Charleston, SC on January 4, 1962 to the late Willam J. and Gene G. Bean Jr. and he grew up in his family's home on Sullivans Island. He attended Wando High School and later Sea School, where he obtained his Captain's License....

Oct 30, 2021

Willard A Stonaker,Sr, 94 of Ladson, SC died October 30, 2021, at Agape-Lowcountry Community Hospice House, Summerville, SC. Willard was born December 9, 1926, to the late Horace G Stonaker and Verna (Hart) Stonaker, in Hightstown, NJ. He is also pre-deceased by his wife of 62 years, Dolores V Stonaker and a son, Willard A Stonaker, Jr. Willard was a...

Oct 29, 2021

Viola Elizabeth Jerussi, 76, of Charleston, wife to Thomas Patrick Jerussi entered into eternal rest on October 29, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born on May 10, 1945 in Montgomery, Viola was a daughter of Laverne Cox and Mildred Cox. Besides her wife husband, Viola is survived by her daughter Tara Jerussi . Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH...

Oct 29, 2021

Oct 26, 2021

Mr. Ronald "Ronnie" Emmit Jenkins passed away October 26, 2021, at the age of 87, in Charleston, South Carolina. Ronnie was born November 10, 1933, in Charleston, to Doris and Thomas Jenkins. He graduated from Moultrie High School in 1952, where he excelled in multiple sports, winning numerous sporting and academic awards. He attended The Citadel, where he played football...

Oct 25, 2021

Robert ("Bob") L. Johnson (Maj. USAF Ret.), 75, of Summerville, husband for 53 years to Elizabeth Johnson (Baker), left this worldly plane for the heavens on October 25, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born on October 18, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio, Bob was a son of the late Gradon L Johnson and Ruth I. Johnson. Robert and Elizabeth met and...

Oct 25, 2021

Evelyn Maxwell Singletary, 86, of Yonges Island, SC, wife to Everett Elby Singletary of 67 years, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 25, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 12, 1935 in Lavonia, GA, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Clifton Jefferson Maxwell and Laura Marchant Maxwell. Evelyn was a graduate of Columbia Commercial College....

Oct 23, 2021

Oct 23, 2021

Susan Barley Richter, wife of William 'Bill' Ripon Richter (deceased) passed away on the morning of Saturday, October 23 2021 in Mount Pleasant, SC. Susan was born in Charleston, SC on March 18, 1955 to Bill Barley and Marie Soubeyroux Barley. Susan was the oldest sibling and only sister to 8 brothers, who she loved dearly. Susan grew up in...

Oct 23, 2021

Catherine White Seyle, 71, departed her loving family on Saturday, October 23,2021. She passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones and prayer. Cathy was born in Charleston, South Carolina on February 13th, 1950 to Leland and Winifred Budds White. Raised here with her 9 siblings, she was a proud lifelong Charleston native. She graduated from Bishop England High School and began...

Oct 21, 2021

William Roy Gelwicks, 71, of Charleston, SC, passed away on October 21, 2021, at Roper Hospice Cottage in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Visitation will be held Oct. 26 at 10:00 am at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 347 Folly Rd. Services will be at 11:00. Burial will immediately follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Roy was born on April 22, 1950, in Charleston, SC,...

Oct 20, 2021

Oct 19, 2021

Martha Free Sutton, of James Island , passed away on October 19, 2021. Martha was born on August 26, 1941in Wedgefield, SC. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Goodman) Free and sister to the late Joe Free. On August 11, 1963 Martha married the love of her life, David Sutton, who predeceased her in 1986. Martha...

Oct 18, 2021

Nazario Encarnacion Yangco, 71, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, husband to Cristeta Abrugar Yangco of 49 years, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 18, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born on July 28, 1950 in Malabon- Rizal, in the Philippines, Nazario was a son of the late Teodoro Cruz Yangco and Adelaida Tablantante Yangco. Nazario served his country honorably...

Oct 18, 2021

Oct 17, 2021

Mary Jane Altvater Caison, 81, died on October 17, 2021, in Mount Pleasant, SC. Mary Jane was the daughter of the late F. Vernon Altvater and Margaret "Peggy" G. Altvater of Denver, CO. She is survived by her devoted husband Christopher "Chris" H. Caison, her daughters Cammie C. Camp (Billy) and Barrick "Barrie" C. Benson (Matt), and 5 grandchildren, Hugh...