Obituaries

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...

Feb 13, 2019

Bridget "Bridie" Dunleavy Goff, 77, of Goose Creek, SC, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. She was born on July 6, 1941 in Greenock, Scotland, daughter of the late Ellen McCormick and Gregory McCaffery. Bridget was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Courtney Goff;daughter-in-law, Melinda Goff; and sister, Sadie McCaffery. She was married to her great...

Feb 13, 2019

It is with great sorrow that the family of Charles L. Wasden, 78, announces his peaceful passing on February 13, 2019. Born on September 18, 1940, in Macon, Georgia, Charles was a retired Master Chief Sonar Technician in the United States Navy. He is lovingly survived by Sandra who was his wife of 52 years; two daughters Angela and Marcia...

Feb 9, 2019

Carole "Lynn" Winters Ziegler, 76, of Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on February 9, 2019 after a battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia. She was born on October 26, 1942 in Statesville, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Mary Fesperman and William Winters. Lynn was preceded in death by her parents, Woody and Brownie Winters and her loving husband,...

Feb 7, 2019

Kenneth Earl Gunn, Jr., 69, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at MUSC. He was born June 17, 1949 in Cairo, Illinois, the only child of the late Kenneth and Maxine Gunn. He served eight years in the US Army, including two tours in Vietnam. During this time, he also served as a volunteer firefighter...

Feb 6, 2019

Albert Pringle Spann, 83, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. He was born on May 23, 1935 in Bamberg, SC, third son of the late Thelma Lewis Spann and the late Joseph Elliot Spann, Sr. Pringle graduated from the Citadel with a BA in 1957. He served in the Army as an active reservist. Growing up...

Feb 6, 2019

John Robert Forsythe, Jr., 70, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina died Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Born on August 1, 1948 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John and Anna Showman Forsythe. John retired after 20 years as a Fire Control Technician Chief in the United States Navy in 1988 and continued to work for the...

Feb 5, 2019

Harold Richard Hayden, 67, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away on February 5, 2019 in the comfort of his home. He was born on June 2, 1951 in Augusta, Georgia, son of Myrtice King and Harold Hayden. Harold was preceded in death in addition to his parents by his sister, Annette Faulk. He is survived by his loving wife...

Feb 5, 2019

Debra Lynn (Van Wie) Govostes, 57, from Eden, New York; Cheshire, CT; and North Reading, MA, passed away on Tuesday, February 5th, after a prolonged battle with cancer. She had lived in Mt. Pleasant, SC for the past 3 years. Deb is survived by her children, Nicholas and Marina, aged 20, and her siblings and their spouses: Daniel Van Wie,...