Thomas Kent Reynolds, 75, of Mount. Pleasant, SC and husband to Eleanor Reynolds, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 surrounded by his family. Born on Saturday, September 13, 1941, in Charleston, SC, he was a son of the late John F Reynolds Sr. and the late Bertha Shaack Reynolds. “Chief Tom†retired after 44 years as Assistant Fire Chief...
Johnny L. Mason Sr. of Charleston passed away on January 13, 2017 at the age of 71. Johnny was a very loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a very loyal friend, hard worker, provider, and was loved by many. Johnny is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Frances Mason; children, Tina Marie Harrison, Mary...
Alexander Patrick Friel, 49, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017. He was born on Tuesday, October 31, 1967 in Chapel Hill, NC, son of Patrick Friel and the late Nancy Childress Friel. Alex was a Paramedic and Firefighter, serving in both Florida and South Carolina. Alex was also a devoted member of the Suicide Prevention for...
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Akio Nakanishi Kuhlenbeck, 91, of Charleston and widow of the late Robert Kuhlenbeck, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017. Akio Kuhlenbeck was born on June 4, 1925 in Fukui, Japan. She retired from Chanute Air Force Base as a grill cook supervisor at the base cafeteria. After she retired, she owned an antique shop. She loved playing Bingo anywhere she...
Daniel R Kingsley III passed away Jan 9. 2017 at his home in Charleston SC. Born Aug. 3, 1955 in New Orleans, LA the son of James F and Eleanor Kingsley. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1974 and attended IU. Dan was a flooring contractor in the Charleston area and a lifetime IU alumni member. He was a...
Carol L. Amacher, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, SC entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 9, 2017. She was born on Wednesday, April 25, 1934 in Warren, PA to the late Mrs. Ruth Hearn Amacher and the late Mr. Harold Amacher. Carol graduated from Syracuse University and enjoyed an extensive career in both Human Resources and Career Transitions Management. She...
Marie Elizabeth McBride, 79, of Isle of Palms, SC entered into eternal rest with her family by her side on Saturday, January 7, 2017. She was born on Monday, September 20, 1937 in New York City, NY to the late Mrs. Marie Schultz and the late Mr. Theodore Schultz. Marie was an avid tea drinker, enjoyed golf, and playing cards...
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...
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, 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...
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...
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 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, 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...
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
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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 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, 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....