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Charles 'Chuck' Jones
Jan 7, 2017
Mr. Charles A. Jones, 70 of Goose Creek, SC, husband to Sandy Jones, died on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Trident Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina. Born on Tuesday, December 17, 1946 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Albert Jones and the late Margie Blaha McGinnis. Chuck served in the Air Force and was a...
John Ernest Navarre Jr.
Jan 6, 2017
Commander John E. Navarre Jr., 75, of Awendaw, SC entered into eternal rest with his family by his side on Friday, January 6, 2017. He was born on Tuesday, July 8, 1941 in Delray, MI to the late Mrs. Harriett Navarre and the late Mr. John Ernest Navarre Sr. John was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School in Wyandotte...
Raymond Glenn Miehe
Jan 5, 2017
Raymond Glenn Miehe, 93, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017. He was born on Saturday, August 4, 1923 in Dubuque, IA, son of the late Della Bevan Miehe and the late Raymond G. Miehe. Ray served in WWII in the Navy on board the aircraft carrier USS Kitkun Bay (CVE 71) in the Pacific Ocean. For...
Stella 'Peggy' Atwater
Jan 3, 2017
Ms. Peggy Atwater, 68, of James Island, SC, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at MUSC. Born on February 9, 1948 in Charleston, SC, she was a daughter of the late Nelson and Marguerite Russell. Peggy was a jeweler and her lifelong passion was creating custom pieces for her friends and family. She also...
Carmen Portusach Ashe
Jan 2, 2017
Formerly of Agana Heights, Guam, now residing in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, was called to her eternal rest on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the age of 91. Carmen joins her husband, William “Bill†Ashe; Granddaughter, Christiana “Nani†Gilliland; and numerous siblings, in-laws, and cousins in eternal joy. Carmen will continue to live in the hearts of her family: Children,...
Philip F. Wingate
Jan 2, 2017
Philip F. Wingate was born in Charleston, SC on October 28, 1937 to Elias Speights Wingate and Anne Steinmeyer Wingate. He was a retired boiler maker from Local 687 and owned his own business, Low Country Cabinet Refacing. Philip F. Wingate departed this life on January 2, 2017. He as preceeded in death by his Parents, his Brother Billy Wingate...
Portia Estrada Villavicencio
Dec 31, 2016
PORTIA ESTRADA VILLAVICENCIO, 57, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, wife of Rolando V. Villavicencio, and mother to Jeremiah, Alexa Chloe, and Ian Daniel, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2016, at 2:20 a.m., surrounded by her husband and three children. Born on May 27, 1959 at Manila, Philippines, she was the daughter of Cesar B. Estrada and the late...
Alan Jeffrey Ascroft
Dec 30, 2016
Charleston – Alan J. Ascroft 57, of Charleston, Husband of Lois Ascroft, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016. Arrangements by McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, West Ashley Chapel. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 2:00 PM
Doris Masry-Deif
Dec 29, 2016
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William Fred Wellman
Dec 28, 2016
William “Fred†Wellman, 79, of Northbrook, IL, went to his eternal rest on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family. Born May 10, 1937, in Holden, WV, he was the son of the late Paris and Gleema (Hensley) Wellman of Logan, WV. Fred was the owner and operator of Wellman’s Auto in Evanston, IL for...
Michael L. Bouissey
Dec 27, 2016
Michael Lewis Bouissey, 67, of Goose Creek, passed away December 27, 2016. Born in Malone, NY, he was the son of the late Donald and Joan Bouissey. Michael joined the United States Navy after graduating high school and served his country proudly for twenty five years, retiring as a Master Chief. After his military service he worked for Amoco and...
Richard F. Bednarski
Dec 27, 2016
Richard F. Bednarski, 69, of Palm Harbor, FL and loving husband of Leslie Hamilton Bednarski, passed away suddenly Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Richard Bednarski was born on August 3, 1947 in Baltimore, MD to the late Leo P. Bednarski and the late Margret Ellen Foster Bednarski. In the year 2001, he retired after a career as a US Postal Inspector....
Katherine (Link) Kelly
Dec 26, 2016
Katherine Link Kelly, 80, of Baltimore, MD, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016. Katherine was born on Friday, January 31, 1936, in Baltimore, MD daughter of the late Catherine Kessler Link and the late George Edward Link. She is preceded in death by her loving parents. Katherine’s love of life was family and friends. She was a supportive,...
Kyle Edwin Geesey
Dec 24, 2016
Kyle Edwin Geesey, beloved son of Mark and Maria Geesey and brother of Cosette Geesey, departed this life on Saturday, December 24, 2016. Born on Tuesday, May 12, 1998 in Mount Pleasant, SC, he was a 2016 graduate of Wando High School and attended the University of South Carolina in Columbia. An avid surfer, he competed in many local competitions....
Shirley W. Yazell
Dec 23, 2016
Shirley W. Yazell, 73, of Summerville, passed away December 23, 2016. Born in Sandersville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Walden and Inez Fox and wife to the late Raymond Yazell. Shirley was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved working in her yard and took pride in its appearance. She is survived...
Sean Patrick Blacklocke PhD
Dec 22, 2016
BLACKLOCKE, Dr. Sean Patrick Blacklocke, age 49, died in Dublin, Ireland on date Thursday, December 22, 2016. Born on June 10, 1967 in Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late Franklin Hugh Blacklocke and Theresa McMahon Blacklocke of Charleston. For most of his professional life, Sean worked as an independent consulting water resources scientist and economist, assisting an...
Jeanette Cone Kotowski
Dec 22, 2016
Jeanette Elaine Cone Kotowski, 68, of Goose Creek, was taken home to be with her family in heaven. She was born on November 3, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Francis and Dorothy Cone. Jan worked for the Hicks, Woods and Booker tax service after graduating from business college until retirement. She was also an Ombudsman while on board...
Esther Driggers-Christopher
Dec 20, 2016
Esther Bernice Driggers-Christopher, 76, of Summerville SC, died December 20, 2016. Born November 23, 1940, in Charleston SC, to the late Harry and Mary Christopher. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Survived by 1 brother, 7 children, 18 grandchildren and 14 great grand children. Private family services. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted to www.mcalister-smith.com Arrangements entrusted...
Betty E McConnell (Steward)
Dec 18, 2016
Betty S McConnell, 90, of North Charleston, SC passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016. She was born on Monday, April 5, 1926 in Hazelton, PA, daughter of the late Helen Bahrt and the late Leon Steward, and wife of the late David P. McConnell. Betty resided with her niece Beth Meyer in North Charleston. Betty was a registered nurse,...
Ryan D Crawford
Dec 16, 2016
Mr. Ryan D. Crawford, 31, of Charleston, and husband of Alanna Crawford, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016. Born on March, 20, 1985 in Birmingham, AL, he was the son of Doug Crawford of Tulsa, OK and Mindy Crawford of James Island, SC. Ryan was a Drawbridge Tender on the Ben Sawyer Bridge. He loved anything heavy metal, enjoyed volunteering...

