Carmen Rosa "Cuqui" Yost
Sep 4, 2025
Carmen Rosa "Cuqui" Yost, 92 of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Born on December 6, 1932, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Cuqui was the daughter of the late Amparo Ortega (Velez) Loperena and Antonio Loperena.
Cuqui was a young academic who sailed through school and received her high school diploma at the age of 15. Cuqui worked her...
Ursula "Ulli" Anna Palmer
Sep 4, 2025
Ursula "Ulli" Anna Palmer, 70, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Born on July 4, 1955, in Germany, Ursula was the daughter of the late Waltrud Geiger Fehr and the late Rudolf Fehr.
Every year Ulli traveled back to Germany to her family and friends; she was proud of her roots. She also loved the lowcountry, especially...
Leo Kruger
Sep 3, 2025
Leo Kruger, 76 of Huger, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Born on October 14, 1948, in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Mary Kruger (Garite) and Charles Kruger.
Our father, Leo Kruger, left us on September 3rd, 2025, a day that will forever be marked by his absence. He was the kindest soul, a gentle...
Dwight Langford Burton
Sep 2, 2025
Dwight L. Burton, 76, passed away on September 2, 2025, in Columbia, SC. Born in Harris County and raised in Killeen, Texas. They moved to Canada, where his family served on a missions farm. It was there that he discovered his lifelong love of the outdoors. Upon returning to Texas, he fell in love with archery—just one of many passions...
Hongkai Lin
Aug 31, 2025
Hongkai Lin, 38, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Born on March 5, 1987, in China, Hongkai was the son of Jinxian Yang and Daoping Lin.
Kai was a loving husband, caring son, amazing mentor and faithful friend. He was one of the most extraordinary souls one rarely met in their life. His curiosity knew no bounds,...
Katie Rose Taylor
Aug 31, 2025
Katie Rose Taylor, 49 of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Born on March 23, 1976 in Bemidji, Minnesota, she was a daughter of Carol Mestrovich and the late Kenneth Hanson.
Katie moved from her hometown to South Carolina during her teenage years, where she later graduated. In her younger days, she enjoyed shooting pool and was a...
Richard Michael Dohaney
Aug 31, 2025
Richard Michael Dohaney, 71, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Born on August 14, 1954 in Dearborn, Michigan, he was the son of the late Mary Anne MacIntosh Gunn and Edward Dohaney.
Richard proudly dedicated twenty-two years to serving in the United States Navy as a submariner, retiring with the rank of Senior Chief. After his military...
Richard P. Clark
Aug 29, 2025
Richard Peter Clark, 84, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 29, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born on October 13, 1940, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Anna (Donlon) Fegan and Joseph Clark.
Richard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, known for his quick wit, big heart, and tireless...
SKC Eddie Cayanan Javier, U.S. Navy, ret.
Aug 29, 2025
Eddie Cayanan Javier, 71 of Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, in Charleston, South Carolina.
Born on May 17, 1954, in Zambales, Philippines, Eddie was a son of the late Inocencia Javier (Cayanan) and Naziancino Javier.
SKC (Ret.) Javier honorably served his country for 20 years in the United States Navy, entering service in 1975 and retiring in November...
Lloyd Kennedy Bursey
Aug 28, 2025
Lloyd Kennedy Bursey, 91 of Hanahan, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Born on February 26, 1934 in Chazy, New York, he was a son of the late Elizabeth Ritchie Bursey and Adolphus Bursey.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation, 869 St. James Avenue, Goose...
Anthony Wayne Barnhart
Aug 27, 2025
Anthony Wayne Barnhart, 64 of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father and Pop. He was a respected roofer, and passionate deep-sea fisherman.
Born on July 27, 1961, in Hagerstown, Maryland. As a roofer by trade, Tony was a perfectionist in every sense of the word. He approached his work with...
Rita Jane Young
Aug 27, 2025
Rita Jane Young, 83 of Beaufort, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Born on September 20, 1941, in Charleston, SC, Rita was a daughter of the late Camille (Ryan) Young and William Herman Young. Rita was a people person that enjoyed meeting new friends.
Rita is preceded in death by her parents, William and Camille Young; brother, George...
Martha Oralia Godoy Hernandez
Aug 26, 2025
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Myrabelle Doré
Aug 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of Myrabelle "Josephine" Doré, age 3.
With broken hearts, we share that our beloved Myrabelle Doré died on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 2:52 p.m., the day after a tragic accident at home in Greenville, SC. She was three - small and mighty - and she filled our world with brightness. Myrabelle lived a bright, brave life.
Born December...
Elizabeth Ann Smentek
Aug 24, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Smentek, 75, formerly of Nashua, New Hampshire, and Barrington, Illinois, passed away on August 24, 2025. She had lived in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, for the last 10 years, with her husband, Paul.
Betsy was born on May 24, 1950, in Kansas City, Kansas. After several early moves for her father’s job, the family settled in Park Ridge, Illinois,...
David Roy Bentley
Aug 24, 2025
David (Dave) Roy Bentley passed into the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ on August 24, 2025, at the age of 79, with his wife of 61 years, Alice Faye (Gardner) Bentley and family by his side.
It was Dave’s desire that his professional accolades/accomplishments not be listed. He gave glory to God for calling him to teach The Word of...
James Edward "Skip" Mallory, Jr.
Aug 23, 2025
James Edward “Skip” Mallory Jr., 73 of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Born on October 4, 1951, in Dade City, FL, Skip was a son of the late Edna Earl Williams Mallory and James Edward Mallory, Sr.
Skip devoted his life to his family, and his profession. Being a Perfusionist on an Open Heart team, Skip...
Catherine Hoots Levan
Aug 20, 2025
Catherine Hoots Levan, 90, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Born on February 8, 1935, in Buck Shoals, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ida Farrington Hoots and James Hoots.
Catherine cherished time with family and friends, attending church, and reading her bible.
Catherine is preceded in death by her husband, Wade Levan; her parents,...
Marie Elizabeth Malone
Aug 20, 2025
Marie Elizabeth Malone, 84, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Born on August 25, 1940, in Jamaica, New York, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Hochstedter Wagner and the late Herman Wagner.
Marie was a big fan of western movies and was an avid reader. She loved and took care of children for many...
Thomas Lee Wood
Aug 19, 2025
Thomas Lee Wood, Sr. "Tom", 70, of Moncks Corner, SC, passed away at MUSC on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, after a lengthy battle with liver disease.
Born October 7, 1954, in Richmond, Virginia, he was the son of the late Roy Conway Wood, Sr. and the late Charlotte Lorraine Tyler Wood.
Tom attended the University of South Carolina-Beaufort for two years, where...