Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina
Naomi Tuten Kicklighter
May 29, 2026
Mrs. Lois Naomi Tuten Kicklighter, age 88, of Islandton, entered into rest Friday, May 29, 2026.
Lois was the loving wife of sixty-eight years to the late Mr. Russell Riley Kicklighter, Sr.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced Wednesday by Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
Mary Anne Dantzler
May 26, 2026
Mary Anne Dantzler, born on July 11, 1944, in Walterboro, South Carolina, daughter of the late Eleanor and Herman Lee Dantzler, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, May 26, 2026.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and best friend; affectionately called Mimi by so many who loved her. Mary Anne was known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love...
Martha Worrix
May 25, 2026
Mrs. Martha Cutright Worrix, 82, of Varnville, formerly of Beaufort, entered into eternal rest Monday morning, May 25, 2026. She was the wife of the late John David Worrix. Born April 11, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. Cutright and Cleota Frump Cutright.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Pamela Sue Olson
May 24, 2026
Mrs. Pamela Sue Gentry Olson, age 68, of Smoaks, wife of Mr. Thomas Edward Olson, entered into rest Sunday evening, May 24, 2026, at her residence.
Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel is honored to be serving the Olson family.
Mitch Garris
May 24, 2026
Mr. Gene Mitchell Garris, 90, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday evening, May 24, 2026, at his home in Walterboro.
Mitch, as he was lovingly known by family and friends, was born November 6, 1935, in Williams, South Carolina and was a son of the late Virgil Garris and the late Edna Ramsey Garris. He served our country faithfully in the...
Marty Hiers
May 22, 2026
James Martin Hiers, affectionately known to everyone as “Marty”, 64, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest Friday afternoon, May 22, 2026, at his residence.
Born September 4, 1961, in Bamberg, he was a son of the late Alyea Hiers and Barbara McKenzie Hiers. Marty enjoyed hunting and especially loved his dog, LaLa.
Surviving are: his daughters, Crystal Hiers Ackerman and Tiffany Elaine...
Charles Franklin Hall
May 20, 2026
Mr. Charles Franklin Hall, 86, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Wednesday evening, May 20, 2026, at his residence in Summerville. He was the husband of the late Joyce Ann Murray Hall to whom he was married 59 years.
Born November 26, 1939, in Greer, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Charles Jewel Hall and Willie Nell Ivie...
Sarah Jones
May 20, 2026
Sarah Risher Jones entered into eternal rest on May 20, 2026, at home with her family following a long journey in the fight against cancer.
Sarah was born in Colleton County on March 13, 1939, and was a graduate of Walterboro High School. She was an active member of Zion Baptist Church and loved to visit The Well of Walterboro. She...
Edith Crapse
May 20, 2026
Mrs. Edith Carrol Cook Crapse, 86, of Varnville, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning, May 20, 2026, at her residence after an extended illness. She was surrounded by her family that she loved so much.
Mrs. Edith was born November 3, 1939 in Hampton County, she was a daughter of the late Frank Cook and Tiny Sula Wiggins Cook. She was...
Jerry Ferguson
May 19, 2026
Mr. Gerald Calvin Ferguson, known by all as “Jerry”, age 65, of Cottageville, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, May 19, 2026, at Trident Medical Center in North Charleston. He was the loving husband of the late Mrs. Christi House Ferguson.
Born October 30, 1960, in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Reverend Leon Calvin Ferguson, Jr....
Jonathan Daniel Moore
May 19, 2026
Mr. Jonathan Daniel Moore, 56, of Smoaks, entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening, May 19, 2026, at his residence.
Born July 5, 1969, in Columbia, South Carolina, he was a son of John Wesley Moore, Jr. and Lynn Squires Welch. He was a retired Operations Supervisor for Dominion Energy – Cope Station. He was a member of St. Johns Baptist Church...
Estelle R. Benge
May 19, 2026
Mrs. Estelle Royaline Benge, age 57, entered into rest Monday, May 18, 2026, at her home in Walterboro while under hospice care and with her loving family at her side.
Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel is caring for the Benge and Castillo families during this time.
Thomas Wayne Patrick
May 17, 2026
Mr. Thomas Wayne Patrick, 64, of Summerton, entered into rest Sunday morning, May 17, 2026.
Born October 25, 1961, in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of the late Kermit H. Patrick and the late Vera Smith Patrick. He worked alongside his brothers at Pat’s Insulation of Savannah until his retirement. With a larger-than-life personality, he was a beer connoisseur and...
Rhett Mixon
May 17, 2026
Mr. Russell Everett Mixon, known by all as “Rhett”, age 54, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday afternoon, May 17, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia.
Born October 11, 1971, in Hampton County, South Carolina, he was a son of Mr. Russell Clark Mixon and the late Mrs. Frances Altman Stophel. The co-owner of Lowcountry Fence in Walterboro, he will...
Laird B. Summerlin
May 16, 2026
Laird B. Summerlin passed away peacefully at his home on May 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a life defined by strength, loyalty, and a deep love for the people and passions that mattered most to him.
Born on June 10, 1956, to Damaris and John Summerlin, Laird grew up in Amherst, Massachusetts, graduating from Amherst Regional...
Darren Sarine
May 16, 2026
WALTERBORO- Mr. Darren Victor Sarine, 59, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday morning, May 16, 2026, at the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro.
Born May 4, 1967, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Victorine Sarine, Jr. and the late Levelia Frierson Sarine. Darren served faithfully during the Gulf War in the United States Army Reserve...
Carlton Murray Dew
May 13, 2026
Mr. Carlton Murray Dew, 78, of Cottageville, entered into rest Wednesday afternoon, May 13, 2026, at his residence.
Born October 5, 1947, in Charleston, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Murray Grover Dew and the late Mary Frances Evans Dew. He served our country faithfully in the United States Marine Corps and retired as a Market Manger after...
Patricia Harmon Rhode
May 13, 2026
WALTERBORO – Mrs. Patricia Harmon Rhode, 87, of Walterboro, entered into rest Wednesday evening, May 13, 2026, at her residence while under the care of Agape Hospice. She was the loving wife of sixty-six years to the late Mr. James Charles Rhode, Sr.
Born January 15, 1939, in Summerville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Tupper Harmon and...
Maria Mizell
May 12, 2026
Mrs. Anna Maria Mizell, 55, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening, May 12, 2026, at Colleton Medical Center.
Born November 26, 1970, in Charleston, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Bernard Matthew Oliver and the late Annie Ruth Benton Oliver. Maria was an avid animal lover and centered her life around her family.
Surviving are: her husband of 25...
William "Bill" Ballard, Jr.
May 7, 2026
Mr. William Robert “Bill” Ballard, Jr., age 63, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, May 7, 2026, at his residence.
Born January 28, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Teddy Harrison and Barbara Hollis Ballard. As a child, he moved around the East Coast before settling in Delaware where he attended the public schools of...
Local Obituaries in Walterboro, Ehrhardt, Varnville, and Surrounding Areas
Naomi Tuten Kicklighter
May 29, 2026
Mrs. Lois Naomi Tuten Kicklighter, age 88, of Islandton, entered into rest Friday, May 29, 2026.
Lois was the loving wife of sixty-eight years to the late Mr. Russell Riley Kicklighter, Sr.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced Wednesday by Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
Mary Anne Dantzler
May 26, 2026
Mary Anne Dantzler, born on July 11, 1944, in Walterboro, South Carolina, daughter of the late Eleanor and Herman Lee Dantzler, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, May 26, 2026.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and best friend; affectionately called Mimi by so many who loved her. Mary Anne was known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love...
Martha Worrix
May 25, 2026
Mrs. Martha Cutright Worrix, 82, of Varnville, formerly of Beaufort, entered into eternal rest Monday morning, May 25, 2026. She was the wife of the late John David Worrix. Born April 11, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. Cutright and Cleota Frump Cutright.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Pamela Sue Olson
May 24, 2026
Mrs. Pamela Sue Gentry Olson, age 68, of Smoaks, wife of Mr. Thomas Edward Olson, entered into rest Sunday evening, May 24, 2026, at her residence.
Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel is honored to be serving the Olson family.
Mitch Garris
May 24, 2026
Mr. Gene Mitchell Garris, 90, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday evening, May 24, 2026, at his home in Walterboro.
Mitch, as he was lovingly known by family and friends, was born November 6, 1935, in Williams, South Carolina and was a son of the late Virgil Garris and the late Edna Ramsey Garris. He served our country faithfully in the...
Marty Hiers
May 22, 2026
James Martin Hiers, affectionately known to everyone as “Marty”, 64, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest Friday afternoon, May 22, 2026, at his residence.
Born September 4, 1961, in Bamberg, he was a son of the late Alyea Hiers and Barbara McKenzie Hiers. Marty enjoyed hunting and especially loved his dog, LaLa.
Surviving are: his daughters, Crystal Hiers Ackerman and Tiffany Elaine...
Charles Franklin Hall
May 20, 2026
Mr. Charles Franklin Hall, 86, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Wednesday evening, May 20, 2026, at his residence in Summerville. He was the husband of the late Joyce Ann Murray Hall to whom he was married 59 years.
Born November 26, 1939, in Greer, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Charles Jewel Hall and Willie Nell Ivie...
Sarah Jones
May 20, 2026
Sarah Risher Jones entered into eternal rest on May 20, 2026, at home with her family following a long journey in the fight against cancer.
Sarah was born in Colleton County on March 13, 1939, and was a graduate of Walterboro High School. She was an active member of Zion Baptist Church and loved to visit The Well of Walterboro. She...
Edith Crapse
May 20, 2026
Mrs. Edith Carrol Cook Crapse, 86, of Varnville, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning, May 20, 2026, at her residence after an extended illness. She was surrounded by her family that she loved so much.
Mrs. Edith was born November 3, 1939 in Hampton County, she was a daughter of the late Frank Cook and Tiny Sula Wiggins Cook. She was...
Jerry Ferguson
May 19, 2026
Mr. Gerald Calvin Ferguson, known by all as “Jerry”, age 65, of Cottageville, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, May 19, 2026, at Trident Medical Center in North Charleston. He was the loving husband of the late Mrs. Christi House Ferguson.
Born October 30, 1960, in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Reverend Leon Calvin Ferguson, Jr....
Jonathan Daniel Moore
May 19, 2026
Mr. Jonathan Daniel Moore, 56, of Smoaks, entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening, May 19, 2026, at his residence.
Born July 5, 1969, in Columbia, South Carolina, he was a son of John Wesley Moore, Jr. and Lynn Squires Welch. He was a retired Operations Supervisor for Dominion Energy – Cope Station. He was a member of St. Johns Baptist Church...
Estelle R. Benge
May 19, 2026
Mrs. Estelle Royaline Benge, age 57, entered into rest Monday, May 18, 2026, at her home in Walterboro while under hospice care and with her loving family at her side.
Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel is caring for the Benge and Castillo families during this time.
Thomas Wayne Patrick
May 17, 2026
Mr. Thomas Wayne Patrick, 64, of Summerton, entered into rest Sunday morning, May 17, 2026.
Born October 25, 1961, in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of the late Kermit H. Patrick and the late Vera Smith Patrick. He worked alongside his brothers at Pat’s Insulation of Savannah until his retirement. With a larger-than-life personality, he was a beer connoisseur and...
Rhett Mixon
May 17, 2026
Mr. Russell Everett Mixon, known by all as “Rhett”, age 54, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday afternoon, May 17, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia.
Born October 11, 1971, in Hampton County, South Carolina, he was a son of Mr. Russell Clark Mixon and the late Mrs. Frances Altman Stophel. The co-owner of Lowcountry Fence in Walterboro, he will...
Laird B. Summerlin
May 16, 2026
Laird B. Summerlin passed away peacefully at his home on May 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a life defined by strength, loyalty, and a deep love for the people and passions that mattered most to him.
Born on June 10, 1956, to Damaris and John Summerlin, Laird grew up in Amherst, Massachusetts, graduating from Amherst Regional...
Darren Sarine
May 16, 2026
WALTERBORO- Mr. Darren Victor Sarine, 59, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday morning, May 16, 2026, at the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro.
Born May 4, 1967, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Victorine Sarine, Jr. and the late Levelia Frierson Sarine. Darren served faithfully during the Gulf War in the United States Army Reserve...
Carlton Murray Dew
May 13, 2026
Mr. Carlton Murray Dew, 78, of Cottageville, entered into rest Wednesday afternoon, May 13, 2026, at his residence.
Born October 5, 1947, in Charleston, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Murray Grover Dew and the late Mary Frances Evans Dew. He served our country faithfully in the United States Marine Corps and retired as a Market Manger after...
Patricia Harmon Rhode
May 13, 2026
WALTERBORO – Mrs. Patricia Harmon Rhode, 87, of Walterboro, entered into rest Wednesday evening, May 13, 2026, at her residence while under the care of Agape Hospice. She was the loving wife of sixty-six years to the late Mr. James Charles Rhode, Sr.
Born January 15, 1939, in Summerville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Tupper Harmon and...
Maria Mizell
May 12, 2026
Mrs. Anna Maria Mizell, 55, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening, May 12, 2026, at Colleton Medical Center.
Born November 26, 1970, in Charleston, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Bernard Matthew Oliver and the late Annie Ruth Benton Oliver. Maria was an avid animal lover and centered her life around her family.
Surviving are: her husband of 25...
William "Bill" Ballard, Jr.
May 7, 2026
Mr. William Robert “Bill” Ballard, Jr., age 63, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, May 7, 2026, at his residence.
Born January 28, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Teddy Harrison and Barbara Hollis Ballard. As a child, he moved around the East Coast before settling in Delaware where he attended the public schools of...
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