Obituaries

Mar 10, 2019

Stephen A. Keene, 70, of Hanahan, South Carolina, passed away on March 10th, 2019. He was born on December 18th, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana, son of Eva (Freeland) Keene and James Keene, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ginger Keene, daughter Shelley (Tommy) Priester, daughter Shondra Keene; grandchildren Taylor Priester, Kaden Rudofski,...

Mar 10, 2019

David Pearl Stedman, 71, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on March 10, 2019. He was born on October 22, 1947 in Hartland, Maine, son of Cora Lee and Robert Stedman. David was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Cora Stedman. He is survived by Athene Stedman of Summerville, South Carolina; Daughter Brenda Stedman of Summerville, SC; Grandchildren...

Mar 9, 2019

Addison Keith Phifer, 90, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on March 9, 2019. He was born on July 19, 1928 in Marshville, North Carolina, son of Susie Collins and William Phifer. Keith was preceded in death by his wife Velma Phifer. Velma and he met while working in Norfolk, VA and lived several places throughout the US before settling...

Mar 8, 2019

David W. Summers, Sr, 64, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away on March 8, 2019, at Roper Hospice Cottage surrounded by loved ones. He was born on August 5, 1954, in Mobile, Alabama, son of Nellie “Jeane” Jones and Frank E. Summers, Jr. David was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his wife,...

Mar 7, 2019

Walter Evander Fishel, 81, of Summerville, SC passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the afternoon of Thursday, March 7, 2019. Walter was born on July 24, 1937 in Jackson Springs, NC, son of the late Mary Jenkins Fishel and the late Olen E. Fishel. Walter retired from the US Navy as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 with 20...

Mar 4, 2019

Arthur Anthony Bottone, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on March 4, 2019. He was born on September 10,1930 in Brooklyn, New York, son of Amelia Bottoglione and Antonio Bottone. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters: Sylvia, Mary and Ellen. He is survived by his wife, Jean Ormsbee Bottone of Mt Pleasant, SC;...

Mar 1, 2019

William Jason LeMasters, Sr. age 77, of Goose Creek SC died March 1st 2019 in his home Goose Creek SC. He was a Vietnam Veteran while serving honorably for 12 years in the United States Air Force. William was born August 5th 1941 in East Liverpool, OH, the son of Jason and Sarah LeMasters. He is survived by his loving...

Feb 27, 2019

Edward Albert Greiman, 90, of Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on February 27, 2019. He was born on February 2, 1929 in Hoyleton, Illinois, son of Caroline Sprehe and Edward Greiman. Edward was preceded in death by his father Edward, his mother Caroline and his brother, Elmer. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Eunice Greiman...

Feb 27, 2019

George D. Arnett, 82, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away on February 27, 2019. He was born on July 19, 1936 in Harlem, Georgia, son of Ruby Rainwater and Charlie Arnett. George was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Haru Arnett and son, Sakae Arnett. He is survived by four sons: Kenichi Tamagusuku of Goose Creek, SC, Douglas...

Feb 22, 2019

On February 22, 2019, Gayle Helms Shashy passed peacefully surrounded by her family at 81 years old. She leaves behind her 3 beloved daughters: Leslie Shashy McClaugherty, Terry Shashy Towles, Kimberly Shashy; and 5 wonderful grandchildren, whom she adored: Carter McClaugherty, Addison McClaugherty, Mackenzie Towles Whitney, Grant Towles and Jude Shashy Donovan. For 49 years, Gayle was happily married to...

Feb 21, 2019

Mark George Gress, 69, of Summerville, South Carolina, went into the hands of God Thursday, February 21st, 2019. Mark is survived by his wife June of 47 years, his daughter Jill Gress, daughter-in-law Shannon O’Neal, sister Carol Delia, brother-in-law Jim Delia, sister-in-law Arlene Dollar, brother-in-law Eric Dollar, and nephews Alan Buxbaum and Colton Dollar, in addition to so many friends...

Feb 20, 2019

Richard Allen Hauser SUMMERVILLE - Richard Allen Hauser, 72, of Summerville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Linda Hauser, of Summerville; daughter Meredith Wheeler, of Raleigh, NC; daughter Kimberly Jenkins and husband John with beloved grandson Carter Jenkins, of Mt. Pleasant; and sister Heather Rudisi...

Feb 19, 2019

Gerald Thomas Brownlee, Jr. Gerald Thomas Brownlee, Jr., passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at home in Jackson, Mississippi following a brief illness. His celebration of his life will be held Saturday, March 2nd at 1:00 p.m. at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 869 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, SC 29445. There will be a visitation at 12:00 p.m. prior to the...

Feb 16, 2019

Dr. Ronald Michael Zigli, 80, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Born on April 22, 1938 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Helen Zolkowski Zigli and the late Anthony Zigli. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home James Island....

Feb 16, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Richard “Dick” Lawrence Dobson (of Mt. Pleasant, SC) announces his passing on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the age of 90. He was born on April 12, 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, son of the late Celia Segal Dobson and the late Joseph Dobson. He attended Boys Latin and later served...

Feb 14, 2019

Roberta June Lantz, 50, of Hanahan, South Carolina was a Psychiatric Nurse and wife to Michael Lantz. She passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019. Arrangements entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Mt Pleasant.

Feb 14, 2019

John E. “Jack” Lillich (1922-2019) Jack had a great Valentine’s Day — a party with daughter Molly and the dancing “Hat Ladies” at his retirement place in Charleston, S.C. He napped, had a phone call with son David in Germany and went down to dinner with his pals. After the main course, he excused himself, left the table and said...

Feb 14, 2019

Feb 14, 2019

Thomas Francis McBride, 83, of Isle of Palms, South Carolina, passed away on February 14, 2019. He was born on October 22, 1935 in Tinicum, Pennsylvania, son of the late Margaret Shuhay McBride and the late Thomas McBride. Tom grew up in Philadelphia, and was a passionate sports fan. He particularly loved the Eagles and Notre Dame football. He attended...

Feb 14, 2019

Gita Garritano, 57, of Alpharetta, Georgia, passed away on February 14, 2019. She was born on December 1, 1961 in Hyderabad, India, daughter of Lakshmi Ravipati and Venkata Kurma. The family will receive friends on February 17, 2019 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, 347 Folly Road, James Island, SC 29412. Expressions of sympathy may...