Obituaries

Marvin Martin Kirkland, Jr.

Oct 2, 1958 - Oct 28, 2024

Retired Lt. Col. Marvin M. Kirkland, Jr., of Charleston, S.C., passed away in his home surrounded by family on Oct. 28 at the age of 66. Born on Oct. 2, 1958, Marvin grew up as one of the eight children of Harriette and Marvin M. Kirkland, Sr. He graduated in 1980 from The Citadel, where he…

August Thomas Rossi

Apr 26, 1936 - Oct 28, 2024

August “Gus” Thomas Rossi, 88, entered eternal rest on Monday, October 28, 2024 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Gus Rossi was born on April 26, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois. The first son of Thomas and Grace Rossi, he lived most of his life in Calumet City, Illinois and worked for Jays Potato Chips as a…

Guadalupe (Lupe) Keener

Dec 12, 1930 - Oct 27, 2024

Mrs. Guadalupe (Lupe) Keener 93, formerly of James Island, entered into eternal rest Sunday, October,27, at home surrounded by her loving family. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2024 in the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 5 Saint Teresa Dr, Charleston, SC 29407, at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Live…

James "Jim" Walter Davis

Dec 2, 1947 - Oct 27, 2024

James “Jim” Walter Davis, 76, of North Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Ocie B. Massalon Davis, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Jim was born on December 2, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida, son of the late James Earle Davis and Jean Elizabeth Mary Wells Davis. Jim grew up in Leicester, United Kingdom…

Alice Aston Livingston

May 1, 1937 - Oct 26, 2024

Alice Aston Livingston, 87, of Ravenel, South Carolina, wife of the late Edward "Eddie" Livingston entered into eternal rest Saturday, October 26, 2024. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Northwoods Chapel.Alice was born May 1, 1937 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of the late John C. Aston and the late Sarah Clayton Aston. She was…

Opal Faye Lee Hiers

Nov 16, 1930 - Oct 26, 2024

Opal Faye Hiers, 93, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of the late Jacob Christian Hiers, entered into eternal rest Saturday, October 26, 2024. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in Plantation Memorial Gardens, 3345 South Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, at 11:00 am. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel.__________________________________________________

Donald Raymond McIlvain

Jul 20, 1930 - Oct 23, 2024

Donald Raymond McIlvain, 94, died on October 23, 2024, in Mount Pleasant, SC. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 69 years, Martha (nee Ford), and is survived by his son Brad, daughter-in-law Maura, and grandchildren Matthew and Laura. Born in Philadelphia to John and Caroline McIlvain, Mr. McIlvain attended Haverford High School where he…

Clifton "Buddy" Linder Diffenderfer

Jun 22, 1936 - Oct 23, 2024

Clifton "Buddy" L. Diffenderfer, 88, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Claire Claudette Diffenderfer entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family Wednesday, October 23, 2024. His Funeral Service will be held Thursday, October 31, 2024 in Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 1605 Harbor View Road at 11:00 am. Interment to immediately follow in Holy Cross…

Jane Barshay Burns

Jan 20, 1950 - Oct 23, 2024

Jane “Bubbie” Barshay Burns, 74, of Mt Pleasant, SC, passed away October 23, 2024, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease. A graveside service will be held at the KKBE Jewish Cemetery, Huguenin Ave, on Friday November 1st at 1:00 PM. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mt. Pleasant Chapel. Jane was born January…

Alice Faye Grantham Streetman

Jun 1, 1939 - Oct 23, 2024

Alice Faye Grantham Streetman, 85, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Alice was born June 1, 1939 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, daughter of the late Carl Leon Grantham and the late Lela Eleanor Pate Grantham. Alice was one-of-a-kind. Known for her spunk, independence and fiery…