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2026

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Deane Chavous Obituary

Chavous, Deane, 75, of Mount Pleasant died January 19, 2026. Arrangements by McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation - Mount Pleasant Chapel.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jan. 21, 2026.

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Liz Loadholt

January 21, 2026

We are so sorry to hear of Dean´s passing- Dean was such a truly wonderful person - always so professional in her work. My prayers to Lane and family. Boyd and Liz Loadholt

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Jan

26

Visitation

2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation

1520 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Jan

27

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Swallow Savannah Cemetery

Bluff Road, Allendale, SC 29810

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McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - Mt. Pleasant Location

1520 Rifle Range Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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