Bud Strickland
Oct 16, 2026
Mr. Henry David Strickland, known by all as “Bud”, age 85, of Ruffin, entered into rest Friday morning, October 16, 2026, at Magnolias of Walterboro.
Born April 8, 1941 in Colleton County, South Carolian, he was a son of the late David Newton Strickland and the late Bennie Mae Chassereau Strickland. He retired after thirty-six years of service from J.P. Stevens...
Charlotte Vaughn
Oct 13, 2026
Ms. Charlotte Rae Vaughn, 75, of Lodge, entered into eternal rest Tuesday afternoon, October 13, 2026, at St. George Healthcare Center.
Born Jue 5, 1951, in Fort Myers, Florida, she was a daughter of the late John Beverly Stancel and Florine Bryant Stancel. She is survived by her daughter, Latricia Deneen Stephens of Wichita, Kansas; and sisters, Deborah Cooke of Lodge...
Walter Lee Thompson
Oct 12, 2026
Mr. Walter Lee Thompson, 88, of Islandton, entered into rest Monday evening, October 12, 2026, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Carolyn Dopson Thompson.
Born September 6, 1938, in Dunn, North Carolina, he was a son of the late G.R. Thompson and the late Etta Waltz Thompson. He served our country faithfully in the United Sates...
Herbert Lee Dobson
Oct 11, 2026
Mr. Herbert Lee Dobson, 83, of Ashton, went home to be with the Lord Sunday afternoon, October 11, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving and devoted wife, Annelle, and their family.
He was born in Hampton, South Carolina in 1943, the son of John Brantley Dobson and Gladys Corinne Ginn Dobson. He graduated from Wade Hampton High School in...
Chris Smoak
Oct 11, 2026
Timothy Christopher Smoak, known by all as “Chris”, age 52, entered into rest early Sunday morning, October 11, 2026, at his residence in Walterboro, South Carolina.
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we celebrate the life of Chris Smoak, a devoted husband, loving father, faithful follower of God, and a man whose life left a lasting impression on all who...
Freddie Joe Stanley
Oct 11, 2026
Mr. Freddie Joe Stanley, 71, of Islandton, entered into rest Sunday morning, October 11, 2026, at his residence.
Born November 21, 1954, in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was a son of the late William Frederick Stanley and the late Joan Walling Stanfield. Freddie worked a long and dedicated career at the former Westinghouse plant in Hampton where after over thirty years...
Charlene Huff Preston
Oct 5, 2026
Charlene Huff Preston, 61, of Round O, entered into eternal rest Monday, October 5, 2026, at Colleton Medical Center.
Born March 2, 1965, in Colleton County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Henry Huff and Alberta Roberts Fillers. She worked as a vet technician. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
Surviving are: her children, Kyle Preston, Jr. (Julie) of...
Joyce Roerig
Oct 5, 2026
Lethia Joyce Herndon Roerig, age 85, of Walterboro, South Carolina, passed away on Monday October 5th, 2026 at the Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing assisted living community in Summerville, SC.
Joyce, as she was more commonly known, was born on July 25th, 1941, in Bellflower, California to the late William “Bill” Howard Herndon Sr. and Lethia Pearl Winfree Herndon. While her early...
James Michael Avant
Oct 2, 2026
Mr. James Michael Avant, 61, of Hampton entered into rest Friday evening, October 2, 2026, at his residence.
Born August 20, 1965, in Hampton County, he was the son of the late Charles Avant and the late Ruby Peeples Avant. He was a foreman for a commercial construction company.
James is survived by his brother Charles Avant (Cynthia) of Hampton.
A Celebration of...
Sally Cartrette
Oct 2, 2026
Mrs. Sally Hinson Cartrette, 77, of Green Pond, entered into rest Friday, October 2, 2026, at her residence. She was the loving wife of the late Mr. Jason Paul Cartrette, Sr.
Born July 8, 1949 in North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Rossie Hinson and the late Reba Ward Hinson. She was a retired school bus driver for...
Marilyn Doremus
Sep 27, 2026
Marilyn June Rentz Doremus, 77, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest Sunday afternoon, September 27, 2026, at Lexington Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Thomas Doremus, Sr.
Born March 6, 1949, in Colleton County, she was a daughter of the late Claude Harper Rentz and Alberta Strickland Rentz. She worked for many years on the family farm -...
Dorothy Frazier
Sep 27, 2026
Dorothy L. Frazier, 66, of Walterboro passed away peacefully Sunday morning, September 27, 2026, at her residence.
Born August 6, 1960, in Charleston, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Gervis Lynn Wood, Sr. and the late Wilhelmenia Grooms Wood. Dorothy dedicated much of her time and energy to the Church of God of Prophecy, where she was not...
Shirley Nettles Wiggins
Sep 26, 2026
Shirley Jane Nettles Wiggins, 77, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, September 26, 2026, at Trident Medical Center.
Born August 2, 1949, in Walterboro, she was a daughter of the late Louie Ladine Nettles and Argenia Lyons Nettles Langdale. She enjoyed crabbing, loved her animals, and especially loved her family and spending time with them. She was also extremely...
Annette Allen Preacher
Sep 25, 2026
Mrs. Annette Allen Preacher, 84, entered into rest Friday evening, September 25, 2026.
Born on May 21st, 1942, in Waynesboro, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Cassiby Allen and the late Annie Ruth Cardell Allen Candady. Her journey through life was one marked by dedication, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to education and community. Annette spent her career nurturing...
Leland R. LaRose
Sep 25, 2026
Leland Robert LaRose, 85, of Fairfax, South Carolina, entered into rest on Friday September 25, 2026 at his daughter’s house in Colleton County.
Leland was born on January 23, 1941 in Benson Mines, New York to the late Charles LaRose and the late Cecelia Elizabeth Folley LaRose.
After graduating high school, he joined the Navy in 1960. Following basic training he was...
Jacqueline Devora Mixon
Sep 22, 2026
Ms. Jacqueline Devora Mixon, 86, of Estill, South Carolina, entered into heavenly rest early Tuesday morning, September 22, 2026 surrounded by family. "Jacky", as she was fondly called was born on December 10, 1939 to Elise Long Mixon and Oregon Mixon in Furman SC and was the spunky big sister to Nancy and Marion. Jacky married Gerald Mills from right...
Carlisle Kinard
Sep 21, 2026
Thomas Carlisle Kinard, 86, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest Monday morning, September 21, 2026, at his residence.
Born April 26, 1940, in Ehrhardt, he was the son of the late Ervin C. Kinard and Adina Kinard Mears. Carlisle served his country in the South Carolina Army National Guard from 1961 until 1966. He was the owner of Denmark John Deere...
Casie Brunson
Sep 21, 2026
Mrs. Casie Danielle Drawdy Brunson, 39, of Estill, passed away Monday morning, September 21, 2026, at her residence.
Born May 28, 1987, in Beaufort, she was a daughter of Charlene Jarrell Drawdy and the late Eddie Hugh Drawdy, Jr. She was CNA at Hampton Regional Medical Center. Casie loved taking care of everyone and helping anyone she could. She married her...
Larry Roberts, Sr.
Sep 21, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father Larry Ray Roberts Sr. who entered into eternal rest on Monday September 21st, 2026 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center after a short illness.
He was born June 16, 1938 and was the son of Ellis Roberts and Irene Roberts. At 17 years old he enlisted into...
Tommy Layden
Sep 20, 2026
Sidney Thomas Layden, IV, 51, oF Brunson, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, September 20, 2026, at the Lowcountry Community Hospice in Summerville.
Born February 20, 1975, in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was a son of Debra McPerson Stone and the late Sidney Thomas Layden, III. Tommy, as he was known by many, lived a life full of passion, love, and immense...