Lataine Padgett Hughes, 87, of Bamberg,passed away peacefully Friday morning, August 7, 2020, at Pruitt Heath Bamberg.  She was born July 15, 1933 in Bamberg County. Mrs. Hughes was a daughter to the late Mr. Leroy Padgett and the late Mrs. Ruth Folk Padgett.  She was married to the late Charles Edward Hughes, Sr. Mrs. Hughes was an all around great person, who would never hurt any ones feelings.  She loved to take care of people and loved to eat sweets. She was a loving...

Mrs. Evelyn Bazzle Thomas, 84, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her residence.  She was the widow of Garth Wayne “Red” Thomas, to whom she was married for 51 years.   Born April 15, 1936 in Bamberg County, she was a daughter of the late Boyd Hampton Bazzle and Mary James Perry Hoover Bazzle.  She retired from BASF Corporation.  For most of her life she was a member of St. Johns Baptist Church.  Mrs. Evelyn was a great...

Mrs. Audrey Sheppard Herndon, 67, of Ruffin, went to be with the Lord in Heaven Sunday afternoon, August 9, 2020, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.    Born January 17, 1953, in Savannah, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Joseph "Frank" Francis Sheppard and the late Winnie Ethel Exley Sheppard. Mrs. Audrey Herndon graduated from H. V. Jenkins High School, Savannah, GA, class of 1972. She attended Tabor United Methodist Church. ...

James Michael Holsclaw, 69, of Round O, entered into eternal rest Saturday, August 1, 2020, at his residence.  He was born September 19, 1949 in Erwin, Tennessee.  Mr. Holsclaw was the son to the late Mr. Clyde Holsclaw and the late Mrs. Ethel Louise Holden Holsclaw.  Mr. James M. Holsclaw was truly a loving father to his children and will be dearly missed.  She is survived by: his daughter, Michelle H. Panyik and her husband Chris of Auburn, Ga.; his son, James M....

Mr. Justin Allen Orenstein, 36, of Johns Island, entered into rest Wednesday evening, July 29, 2020.   Born August 1, 1983, in Miami, Florida, he was the son of Craig Barnett Orenstein and Kelly Parsons Orenstein.  He received his Bachelors in Business from the University of West Georgia; having been a baseball player and team pitcher.  It was his phenomenal ability and skill with sports that won him many accolades and athletic scholarships.   Justin was an...

Laurie Charles Sanders, 76, of Edisto Island, passed away Tuesday evening, August 4, 2020, at his home on Edisto Island.  He was born December 9, 1943 in Walterboro, SC.  Mr. Sanders was a son to the late Mr. James Edward  Sanders and the late Mrs. Lucille Bennett Sanders.  He was the loving husband of forty years to Mrs. Sjannah M. Sanders. Laurie loved his church, Edisto Island United Methodist Church on Edisto Island where he was a good and faithful servant.  He...

Vivian Ruth ReDondo, 38, of Belton, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020, at the Colleton Medical Center.  Born May 12, 1982 in Colleton County, she was a daughter to Mr. Larry Lee Creel and the late Mrs. Nellie L. Brock Creel. Despite her disability Mrs. Vivian always had a great sense of humor.   She liked to joke around trying to be as hilarious as she could be with her family and others.  Vivian was known as a helpful individual who would give the shirt...

Ava Jane Thorson, 95, of Walterboro, passed away Monday evening, August 3, 2020, at the Colleton Medical Center.  Born March 4, 1925 in Ruffin, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Walter Black and the late Vera Crosby Black Blackwood.  She was the wife of the late Thomas Thorson. Mrs. Thorson, since a child had been a long time member of Doctors Creek Baptist Church.  She was a high school graduate from Savannah High School.  Mrs. Thorson worked as a welder...

Mr. William Riley Austin, Sr., age 73, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday evening, July 30, 2020 at the Pruitt Health Care Center in Walterboro.   Born December 30, 1946 in Charleston, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Albert Ernest Austin and the late Audrey Mae Bunch Austin.  He served our country faithfully in the United States Army and was a mechanic.     Surviving are: a son, William Riley Austin, Jr.; a daughter, Corley Bailey; two sisters,...

Joe Henry Carter of Lodge, South Carolina, died on July 30, 2020, at Regional Medical Center following a long illness. He was born to the late Blanchard and Alma McMillan Carter on January 1, 1940, and was the first winner of the Colleton County New Year’s Baby of the Year Contest. Joe had three brothers: Blanchard Carter Jr., Willis Carter and Jessie Lee Carter.   Joe lived his entire life at his home place in Lodge and attended Lodge School and Bells High School. He was a...