Elizabeth Ann Wise, 72, of Cottageville, entered into eternal rest Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Colleton Medical Center.  She was born July 5, 1950, in Jamestown, South Carolina.  She was a daughter to the late Liza Ann Tanner. Elizabeth was a outstanding and award winning cosmetologist.  She was dedicated to her work for over thirty years and she shared her talents by training students in cosmetology.  Outside of her professional career, she was a loving mother and...

  Arnold McAlhaney Linder, 78, of Smoaks, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, January 27, 2023, at Colleton Medical Center.  He was born December 22, 1944, in Bamberg County, South Carolina.  He was a son of the late Bill Linder and the late Eunice Kinsey Linder.    Arnold proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a disabled veteran. He was a hard worker and retired from CF Evans Construction Company.  Arnold was known to be a simple...

Ms. Kimberly Ann Smith, 54, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, January 26, 2023, at Priutt Health Care in Walterboro.   Born February 9, 1968, in Beaufort, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late William Rash and the late Carol Ann Urie Rash.  She worked customer service with Circle C and will always remembered for the kind and loving spirit she possessed.  She always was willing to do for others as well as animals and always seen the best in...

Mrs. Connie Edwins Reid, entered into rest peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Thursday, January 26, 2023, at her residence in Walterboro.     Born May 14, 1951, in Clinton, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Elliott Clarence Edwins and the late Annie Lou Edwins.   She graduated from Francis Marion University where she earned her teaching degree.  She later earned a Master of Education degree in Divergent Learning from Francis Marion. ...

Brenda Blevins Tompkins, 69, of Hampton, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at her residence. Mrs. Brenda was a caring, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and her family completed her life.  Over many years she worked hard to support her family.  She was a devoted Christian who loved her Lord and she always enjoyed singing in church. She is survived by: her sons, Christopher Blevins (Dorothy) and Samuel Cory Blevins; her daughters, Anisha...

Hunter Rhett Scharber, a young man who could light up a room with just his presence and infectious smile and who was such a joy in our lives, passed away on Sunday morning, January 22, 2023 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.   Hunter was an amazing son and brother that will be missed every day. He lived life to the fullest and he was always the life of the party. He was a great friend to many people, and we are overjoyed with all the love, support, and stories everyone...

Tony Allen McMillan, 55, of Ruffin, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, January 20, 2023, at his residence under the care of hospice. Born April 11, 1967, in Walterboro, he was a son of the late Thomas Riddick McMillan and the late Thelma Lois Nettles McMillan. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.  Tony worked for years at Walterboro Ford Motor Company in the paint and body shop. He loved his trade and it showed in his work. He was a talented handyman and a great mechanic....

Allen Charles Sell passed away peacefully Friday, January 20, 2023, at the Veterans Victory House in Walterboro, South Carolina.    Allen was born on July 16th, 1939, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and is survived by his sister, Madeline Gregoris of Bethlehem and brother Eugene Sell of Macungie, PA.    Allen was a proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame and served as an ensign in the United States Navy after graduation.  He was a Past President of the Notre...

Mr. Gene Ritter Lyons, 82, of Smoaks, entered into rest Friday afternoon, January 20, 2023, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.   Born February 28, 1940, in Bamberg, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Otis and Reather Padgett Lyons.  He served faithfully in the United States Army.  He was the owner and operator of Gene’s Dry Wall Service and his legacy will live as long as the houses he rocked still stand.  Named after his daddy’s favorite...

Mrs. Gloria Griessbach Bessinger, 89, of Bamberg, entered into eternal rest Thursday morning, January 19, 2023 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia.  She was the wife of the late Marion Bessinger.   Mrs. Bessinger was born February 11, 1933 and was a member of Ehrhardt Memorial Lutheran Church.  She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, puzzle books.  She also enjoyed gardening and working with her flowers.  Mrs. Gloria was a caregiver to many and loved to...