Obituaries

Apr 6, 2019

Williamson, James Arthur, 88, of Charleston, a Research Chemist, and husband to Elizabeth Williamson, died April 6, 2019. Arrangements by McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, West Ashley

Apr 6, 2019

John Tairney Grooms, 76, husband of Linda Grooms, of James Island, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019. He was born on October 20, 1942 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of Ruth Tierney and Willie Grooms. He is survived by his daughter, Misty Grooms; his son, Johnny Grooms; and granddaughter, Julia Grooms. The family will receive friends on...

Apr 4, 2019

Norman Lee Cooper, 87, of Johns Island, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019. He was born on April 5, 1931 in Springfield, South Carolina, son of Polly Bolin and Milton Cooper. He is survived by Patsy Brown of Johns Island, South Carolina; his son, Ronnie (Jan), his daughter, Jessica Chavis (Nick); son, Bradley Cooper; his brother, Richard...

Mar 31, 2019

Daniel Edwin Kulbarsh, Jr., 98, of Charleston, SC and Litchfield, CT, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Daniel was born in Torrington, CT June 3, 1920, son of the late Daniel Kulbarsh, Sr. and the late Julia Szerzewienska Kulbarsh. Daniel served in WWII in the United States Army Air Force. He was a B-24 Bomber Pilot and Trainer from...

Mar 31, 2019

Michael Edward Bullock, 70, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on March 31, 2019. He was born on January 19, 1949 in Bethesda, Maryland, son of the late Dorothy Tanner Bullock and the late Mack Bullock. Michael was preceded in death by his son Myles Bullock. He is survived by his brother Patrick Bullock (Susan) and his sister Sandra Bullock...

Mar 31, 2019

Mar 30, 2019

Beverly Cunningham Benbow, 93, died on March 30, 2019 in Mt. Pleasant, SC. She was born in Edna, Kansas on March 9, 1926. Her parents were Clyde Thomas Cunningham and May Evans-Lombe Cunningham. Bev grew up in Edna, a small town near Coffeyville, Kansas and the Oklahoma border. She earned an associates degree from Coffeyville Junior College in 1945. Later...

Mar 29, 2019

Floyd David Johnston, 59, of James Island, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019. He was born on June 24, 1959 in Panama City, Panama, son of Gladys Cruz and Floyd Johnston. Floyd moved a lot during his childhood due to his father being a Marines Sgt. Gunnery. His later years were spent in Quantico, Virginia. Floyd was...

Mar 28, 2019

Stephen T. O’Brien, 56, of Daniel Island passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019. He was a loving and adoring husband to his wife Michelle and an incredible father to his two daughters, Allie and Erin, and their pet, Snoop. He was born on November 22, 1962 in Reading, Pennsylvania, and he was a thoughtful son to his parents Tom...

Mar 27, 2019

Mar 27, 2019

Mackenzie Jo Lewerke, 24, of Johns Island, SC, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. She was born on August 17, 1994 in Mason City, IA, daughter of Lisa Lewerke. She will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her, knowing her and loving her. She was loved by all she met, both human and furry. She...

Mar 26, 2019

Austin Brian O'Dell, 19, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away on March 26, 2019. He was born on December 16, 1999 in Tampa, Florida, son of Paula O’Dell and Brian O'Dell. Austin loved his family, friends and music. He also loved the television show How I Met Your Mother and watched the entire series at least 5 times! Austin...

Mar 23, 2019

Lautenschlaeger, Dennis Charles, 72, of James Island, husband to Susan Olasov Lautenschlaeger, died March 23, 2019. Dennis is survived by daughter, Kari Lautenschlaeger Mizzell (Mark), grandchildren Mark Dagan Mizzell, II and Charli Sophya Mizzell. A scattering ceremony will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, March 28 at the Turn of the River dock, 2395 Folly Road, Folly Beach, SC...

Mar 21, 2019

Mar 20, 2019

Catherine “Kathie” Cecilia Zigli, age 76, of Ellison Run, Charleston, South Carolina, formerly of Boone, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Kathie was born April 20, 1942 in New York, New York, daughter of the late John Joseph Slevin and Catherine Marie Slevin. Kathie was raised on Long Island, New York, and attended college at the State University of New...

Mar 19, 2019

Maxine Eloise Simmons, 98, of Ladson, and formerly of Jacksonville, Illinois joined the love of her life in heaven on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. She was born January 2, 1921 in White Hall, Illinois the daughter of Roy and Mildred Muntz. She was the widow of Fred M. Simmons, who preceded her in death on October 23, 1985. Both were...

Mar 17, 2019

Mar 17, 2019

Frank Ellie Wilson, 78, of Charleston, SC, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 17, 2019. He was born on February 15, 1941 in Pembroke, GA, son of Frank Hardeman and Annie Kangeter Wilson. He is survived by his loving wife of over 29 years, Linda Munch Wilson, of Charleston, SC; sons: Michael Wilson and his wife,...

Mar 15, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy Jeannette Mercer Huff (93), widow of William DeKalb Huff, died on Friday, March 15, 2019 in her home on James Island. “Dot” was the daughter of Leah May Eaddy Mercer and Richard Orland Mercer. She was born on March 29, 1925 in Georgetown County (Sampit), SC. She graduated from Andrews High School and studied at Mary Washington College...

Mar 14, 2019

Joseph A. “Tony” Woodall, 39, of James Island, SC, was called home on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Tony was born on July 22, 1979 in Charleston, SC, son of Dianne (Ulichnie) Woodall and the late Eugene C. Woodall, Jr. He is survived by his daughters, Lola M. Woodall and Isabelle C. Woodall; brother, Eugene C. Woodall, III (Holly); brother, Robert...