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James "Jim" Frederick Kaatz
Jun 4, 2023
James Fredrick Kaatz, affectionately known as "Papa" to his family and caregivers, passed away June 4th, 2023. He was surrounded by Barbara his wife of almost 69 years, his four daughters, grandchildren, and loving caregivers. He leaves behind a legacy of love, patriotism, artistic talent, and a close-knit family whom he cherished above all else. Papa was born on April...
Eugene "Gene" Louis Bishop, Sr.
Jun 4, 2023
Eugene "Gene" Louis Bishop, Sr., 81 of Charleston, SC, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
Born on April 3, 1942, in Charleston, SC, he was a son of the late Margarite Helander Bishop and Jerry Bishop.
Gene started Bishop and Sons Plumbing and Piping, Inc. in 1980 and enjoyed working up until his death. His passion was driving his...
Doris "D. Ann" McDaniel Coffey
Jun 3, 2023
Doris McDaniel Coffey, 64, of Charleston, SC, known as Dee or D. Ann to family and friends, went to be with her Savior on June 3, 2023.
She was born on September 27, 1958 in Charleston, SC, the daughter of Emory and Doris McDaniel who have both preceded her in death.
She is survived by her loving husband, Mike, her...
Tom Gillespie
Jun 2, 2023
Harvey Thomas “Tom” Gillespie passed away on June 2, 2023 at the age of 77 with his wife and children at his side, in the serenity of Seabrook Island, SC, ending a courageous battle with cancer. Despite the challenge, Tom remained strong, with enduring devotion to his family, friends, and the communities and causes he cared deeply about.
Growing...
Bruce Carlton Johnson
Jun 2, 2023
Bruce Carlton Johnson, age 68, passed away on June 2, 2023, in the ICU, Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, SC, as the result of a heart attack. He was the son of Duane B. Johnson, Sr. and Nevelyn Mack Johnson. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, 200...
Dorothy Lalotte Brass
Jun 1, 2023
Dorothy Lalotte Brass, 94 of Mount Pleasant SC, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Born on October 12, 1928, in Baltimore, Maryland. She was a daughter of the late Anne Lalotte and Patrick Lalotte.
Dorothy was the last remaining Lalotte sister, proceeding in death were her sisters, Catherine Plitt (Emory, Sr.) Leona Carson (Edward), and Margaret, (John)
Dorothy was...
Jackie Slone
Jun 1, 2023
Jackie C “Jack” Slone, 89, born December 1, 1933, in Mize, Kentucky, son of Oshel Conard and Ina MarieMcGuire Slone, died peacefully on June 1, 2023, after a long illness, at his home in Summerville, SouthCarolina, where he lived with his loving granddaughter Casey Willhoit Travelstead and her husbandTommy. For the last couple decades, he had lived with and been...
Matthew Bernard Wiest
Jun 1, 2023
Matthew Bernard Wiest, 33 of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away onThursday, June 1, 2023.
Born on July 28, 1989, in Charleston, SC he was the son of Donald and Cathye(Mantooth) Wiest.
Matthew graduated from James Island High School and received his Bachelorsdegree (Psychology) from the College of Charleston in 2013. Matthew lovedfishing, the ocean, hiking, skiing, competitive games, (like corn...
Randy (Ralph) Andrew Comp
Jun 1, 2023
We regretfully announce the passing of Randy (Ralph) Andrew Comp, who passed away surrounded by his loved ones on June 1, 2023. Randy had a difficult battle with cancer and is finally at rest. He will be forever loved and forever remembered.
Randy was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, the...
Robert Spann Luhn, Jr.
May 31, 2023
Robert Luhn, Jr, age 46, of North Charleston, SC passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2023. Born on Dec 28, 1976 to Robert Sr and Debra (McEachern) Luhn, Robert grew up in Charleston and lived his life here, with deep ties to the community. He graduated from Middleton High School and was on the yearbook editor and on the tennis...
Beverly W. O'Hara
May 31, 2023
Beverly W. O'Hara passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. McAlister-Smith State Street, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.
Expressions of sympathy for the family may be submitted in guestbook.
Stephen Engel
May 30, 2023
Stephen Engel, 76 of Hanahan, SC, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
He was born April 27, 1947 in Bronx, NY to Stephen Engel, Sr. and Lillian Costa Engel.
Steve grew up in Seaford, Long Island, NY, and graduated from General Douglas MacArthur High School in Wantagh, NY. He was a Dean's List student at Siena College in Loudonville,...
Crystal Carlson
May 30, 2023
Crystal Joy Carlson, passed away peacefully on May 30th 2023, at the age of 71 at her home on James Island, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born to naval officer John Carlson and Frances (Redmond) Carlson in Charleston October 24, 1951, at the home of her maternal grandmother, Hazel Redmond, on Queen Street. Her father was...
Kevin McGrain
May 29, 2023
Kevin McGrain, 68, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Among his life accomplishments, the most memorable were the qualities that made him an incredible father, husband, brother, friend, and colleague. He was hard working and driven in all aspects of life, whether on the golf course, in his finance career, and, maybe most importantly for him, as an...
Rebekah Thorne
May 27, 2023
In Loving Memory of Rebekah
With heavy hearts and tearful eyes, we gather here today
To celebrate the life of a woman who brightened our every day.
Rebekah, a tender, loving mother and wife,
Whose spirit radiated warmth, love, and life.
Never a stranger, she embraced all with open arms,
Unconditionally loving, her heart held no qualms.
In...
William Lee Ayer
May 27, 2023
William Lee Ayer, known to friends and family as Billy, 79, of Charleston, SC, passed away on May 27.
Billy was born on August 3, 1944 to Charles and Vivian Ayer in Savannah, GA. He grew up on John’s Island, SC, a place that remained ingrained in him no matter where else he traveled.
He was a stubborn man, and...
Bobbie Ann (Moffitt) Thompson
May 23, 2023
Bobbie Ann Thompson 43, passed away, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at her home in Lexington, SC.
She was born July 10, 1979, in Cabarrus Co. to Cathy Brown Moffitt and the late Roger Dale Moffitt.
Bobbie was very outgoing and outspoken, she loved and cherished her children, she had a photographic memory and could tell you what motor came stock...
Mark Alan McRae
May 22, 2023
Mark Alan McRae, 58 of Lexington, SC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 22, 2023. Mark was born on July 14, 1964 in Columbia, SC. He was the son of Jacqueline Harmon McRae and the late Olin McKissack McRae, Jr. He was also a member of Greenhill Baptist Church in West Columbia.
Mark was a graduate of Brookland-Cayce High School...
Chief Luther Thomas Reynolds
May 22, 2023
In Loving Memory of Charleston Police Chief Luther Reynolds
Charleston and the law enforcement community at large mourn the loss of an extraordinary leader and beacon of strength, as Chief of Police Luther Reynolds passed away on May 22, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Chief Reynolds died peacefully with his family by his side.
Luther was not...
Colton Roberson
May 20, 2023
Colton Reese Roberson, 26 of Johns Island, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2023.
Born on June 12, 1996 in Mount Pleasant, SC was a Son of Theresa Roberson (Vagedes) and Jimmy Roberson.
Colton was an accomplished chef who loved serving food to others. He was an outdoorsman as well, and foraging for mushrooms was something he enjoyed.
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