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Andrew Brady Earley

Andrew Brady Earley

Oct 4, 2018

Andrew Earley, age 46 of North Charleston, passed away at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital after his battle with cancer on October 4, 2018. He was born on August 20, 1972 in Rome, NY to John & Rosilyn (Beard) Earley of Alcolu, SC. In high school he was a member of Sumter High School Cross Country and Pole Vaulting team....

Dr. Kim O'Riley May

Dr. Kim O'Riley May

Oct 4, 2018

Dr. Kim O’Riley May, 65, of Charleston, SC, husband of Anne May, passed peacefully on Thursday, October 4, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. Kim was born April 28, 1953 in Oklahoma City, OK. He graduated from Arlington High School in 1971, and attended and graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master...

Walter Frank Ernest Spiller, Jr.

Walter Frank Ernest Spiller, Jr.

Oct 4, 2018

Walter Frank Ernest Spiller, Jr. 75, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, a Navy SKC veteran and widower to Carol Spiller, passed away October 4, 2018. Born December 4, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA to Walter and Margaret (Turner) Spiller, Walter served for over 20 years in the U.S. Navy and retired from government contracting (Spawar). In retirement Walter dedicated his time...

William A. Dotterer, Jr.

William A. Dotterer, Jr.

Oct 4, 2018

William A. Dotterer, Jr., 81, of Charleston, SC, passed away October 4, 2018. He was a veteran and general contractor. He is survived by his wife, Carol Dotterer. Arrangements entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 347 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412.

Patricia Ann Longo

Patricia Ann Longo

Oct 2, 2018

Patricia (Bautz) Longo, “Trish”, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, formerly of Valley Stream, NY; earned her wings on October 2nd, 2018, surrounded by her loving family, after a brave battle with cancer. Trish was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 8th, 1963 to Charles and Annamae (Murphy) Bautz. Trish was the youngest of 6 children. On March 5th, 1999 Trish married...

Gerald Thomas Brownlee Sr

Gerald Thomas Brownlee Sr

Oct 1, 2018

Gerald Thomas Brownlee, Sr. (Jerry), age 82, of Goose Creek, SC passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018, in home hospice. Jerry was born on April 16, 1936, to the late George and Marie Wise Brownlee in Elberton, GA. He graduated from Elbert County High School in 1953 and then served in the United States Navy from 1953 to 1957....

John Wayne McCoy

John Wayne McCoy

Sep 30, 2018

John Wayne McCoy, 72, of Goose Creek, SC, husband to Patricia McCoy, passed away September 30, 2018. Arrangements by McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 869 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, SC 29445.

James Richard Beam, Jr.

James Richard Beam, Jr.

Sep 27, 2018

Lt Colonel James R. Beam, Jr. (Jay), United States Air Force (Retired), age 49, of Charleston, SC, passed away Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Jay was born on Nov. 2, 1968, to Edwina and Jim Beam. In 1987, Jay graduated from Lincolnton High School. He earned his BS in Civil Engineering from The Citadel...

Mary Ellen Call

Mary Ellen Call

Sep 27, 2018

Mary Ellen Call, 60, a retired paralegal and wife of Robert Call, died Thursday, September 27, 2018.

Lawrence Wayne Schwager

Lawrence Wayne Schwager

Sep 26, 2018

Lawrence Wayne Schwager, 68, of Johns Island, SC passed away September 26, 2018. Arrangements entrusted to McAlister-Smith funeral home, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464.

Alphonse Anthony Cholewsky

Alphonse Anthony Cholewsky

Sep 23, 2018

On September 23, 2018, Al Cholewsky (“ Big Al”, “ Al C”), husband of Dorothy “Allen” Badger (Cholewsky), passed away peacefully at home from complications of lupus and pancreatic cancer. Born in Charleston, SC, on January 30, 1953 to Marguerite Caroline Bolchoz and Leon Nelson Cholewsky, Al grew up on James Island, fishing and crabbing in his beloved Lowcountry marshes...

Carole  Diane deLucia

Carole Diane deLucia

Sep 22, 2018

Carole Diane deLucia, 75, of Waverly, New York, passed away on September 22, 2018. She was born on May 21, 1943 in Elmira, New York, daughter of Evelyn (Lovejoy) and Anthony Battisti. Carole was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughter: Lilly deLucia (Michael Schall) of Jackson Heights, NY: her sister: Lisa Battisti(Alan Wilson) of...

Sandra Susan Dowell

Sandra Susan Dowell

Sep 21, 2018

Sandra Susan Dowell, 76, of Mount Pleasant, SC, a nurse and wife to Richard Dowell, passed away September 21, 2018. Arrangements entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464.

James O'Neal Martin

James O'Neal Martin

Sep 18, 2018

James O’Neal Martin “Silver Fox, 37, of Charleston, SC a Master Plumber for C & C Myers Heating and Plumbing and a former Master Plumber for Lankford Plumbing, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. He was born on June 22, 1981 in Charleston, SC, son of Connie Fitch Martin and Donald Eugene “Rocky” Martin. He was...

Joyce Elizabeth Shellhaas

Joyce Elizabeth Shellhaas

Sep 18, 2018

Joyce (Joy) Wellborn Shellhaas, 85, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away in September, 2018. She was born on August 28, 1933 in Emporia, Kansas, daughter of Marjorie Buffon and Rankin Wellborn. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and oldest sister Shirley Norris, brothers-in-law, Mo Norris and Bob Dillon. She is survived by her sister Lois Dillon of...

Florence Elaine Weatherly

Florence Elaine Weatherly

Sep 17, 2018

Florence Elaine Weatherly 74, of Charleston, SC passed away Monday, September 17, 2018. She was born on November 2, 1943 in Charleston, SC to the late Floyd and Louise (Meyers) Weatherly. Elaine enjoyed shopping and NASCAR. She enjoyed spending time with the ladies from the Salvation Army where she was a member of the Home League. She loved to eat...

Gary Alton Brand

Gary Alton Brand

Sep 12, 2018

Gary Alton Brand, 62, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, passed away on September 12, 2018, from complications associated with ALS. He was born on December 17, 1955 in Gilboa, New York, son of Alton Gerald Brand, and Alice Leber Brand. Gary was a retired Air Force Colonel. He served his first 4 years as an enlisted F4 mechanic reaching rank of...

Wallace Edgar Derrick, Jr.

Wallace Edgar Derrick, Jr.

Sep 11, 2018

Wallace Edgar Derrick Jr. of Charleston SC, passed away September 11th 2018 at the age of 77. He was born on June 14, 1941 in Augusta GA, son of the late Wallace Edgar Sr. and Mary Catherine Derrick Wallace had many financial and business interests and served on the board of directors for Palmetto Mortgage Corporation for several years. He...

Merle W Power

Merle W Power

Sep 9, 2018

Merle Williams Power, 96, of Johns Island, SC passed away September 9, 2018. Arrangements entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414.

Frederick J. Widdicombe

Frederick J. Widdicombe

Sep 9, 2018

Frederick J. Widdicombe, 88, of Moncks Corner, SC, husband of Jeanne B Widdicombe, passed away September 9, 2018. Arrangements entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 869 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, SC 29445.

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