McAlister Smith - Folly Rd.

Kathryn "Yvette" Fields-Melton-Naler, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 4, 2025, at the age of 69. Yvette was born on December 20, 1955, in Aliceville, Alabama, to Ralph and Kathryn (Kat) Fields. She was a persistent and stubborn young girl, according to her two older brothers, Steve and Dusty. But "Pumpkin," as her Daddy would call her, had a smile that would light up the room, and a gentle spirit that could be felt from all around. Most importantly, she had a loving and happy childhood. At the age of nine, Yvette moved with her family to Estill, SC, where she attended Estill Grammar School and met her...

Gwendolyn McDonald O'Neal, 87, of James Island, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born to Otho and Effie McDonald in Opp, Alabama and grew up in Charleston, SC. Gwen is survived by her children: Richard Scot O'Neal, Linda Renee Hughes (Frank), Kathryn Gale O'Neal, Robert Keith O'Neal, all of James Island, and Deidre Lynn Craven (Emmett), of Irmo; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Herbert "Buddy" O'Neal, a son, Steven Ervin O'Neal, a sister, Margie Tanner, a brother, Billy McDonald, a grandchild, Robert Keith James O'Neal, Jr., and her parents. An informal gathering of...

Mary Alice Koch Papadimitriou, affectionately known as "Cookie (Pappas or Pop)," passed away with her daughters and Gardy by her side on January 24, 2025. Mother and mentor to many, she lived a full and adventuresome life. Born April 14, 1936, in Erie, Pennsylvania to John Joseph Koch of Germany and her Irish Mother, Marie U. Flanigan Koch. Cookie adored her elder brother John "Jack" David Koch who was ten years her senior and spoiled her rotten. She introduced brother Jack to her dear friend Fay Savasta from Buffalo General Hospital, and they married. Cookie attended Mercyhurst Seminary and College. Her passion for Medicine and quality patient care pushed her to study Immunohematology...