Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina
Barbara Fennell Smith
Nov 2, 2025
Ms. Barbara Fennell Smith, 90, of Olar, entered into rest Sunday afternoon, November 2, 2025, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Orangeburg. She was the loving wife of the late Mr. David “Jack” Smith.
Born March 26, 1934, in Charleston County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Edgar Samuel Fennell and the late Gladys Hiott Fennell....
Charles Hansford Ayer
Nov 2, 2025
Mr. Charles Hansford Ayer, 79, of Ehrhardt, entered his eternal home Sunday morning, November 2, 2025. He passed away peacefully at home with his daughter and his puppy, Lilly, by his side.
Born January 9, 1946, in Bamberg County, he was a son of the late Charles Stancel Ayer and Laurette Meeks Ayer Bassett. He was a graduate of Bells High...
Charles McRoy Boyles, Jr.
Oct 29, 2025
Mr. Charles McRoy Boyles, Jr., 80, of Hampton, entered into eternal rest Wednesday evening, October 29, 2025, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Marcia Waites Boyles to whom he was married 50 years.
Charles was born June 16, 1945, in Ridgeland, to the late Charles McRoy Boyles, Sr. and Sue Rivers Boyles. He was a graduate of...
Thomas Brantley Harvey, Jr.
Oct 28, 2025
Thomas Brantley Harvey, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday evening, October 28, 2025, in his home. The son of the late Thomas B. Harvey Sr. and Agnes Irene Gibson Harvey, he grew up in the town of Yemassee. He served in the United States Army for 2 years and was stationed in Alabama where he became a...
Kathryn Gill Walker
Oct 27, 2025
Mrs. Kathryn Gill Walker, 86, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday afternoon, October 27, 2025, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She was the loving wife of sixty-two years to the late Mr. Bernard A. Walker, Sr.
Born July 17, 1939, in Colleton County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late James T. Gill and the...
Ronald H. Caliguari
Oct 26, 2025
Ronald Peter Caliguari, 80, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, wrapped up his final round on October 26, 2025, after living a life defined by laughter, music, and the art of the deal.
Born on January 19, 1945, Ron proudly served in the U.S. Air Force before discovering his true calling — the furniture industry. A road man to the core, Ron...
Steve H. Carroll
Oct 26, 2025
Mr. Steve Herbert Carroll, Sr. 72, of Walterboro, SC, passed away peacefully October 26, 2025, at HCA Colleton County Hospital surrounded by his three children.
Born October 3, 1953, in Walterboro, he was the son of Louvenia Rentz Craven and the late James Howard Carroll. Steve will be remembered for his stubborn determination and his witty sense of humor.
He is survived...
Edward Morris
Oct 24, 2025
Mr. Edward Ralph Morris, 89, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, October 24, 2025, at Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood.
Born October 30, 1935, in South Abington, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Andrew H. Morris and Olga Holtzman Morris. He served in the Army National Guard and was a retired engineer. He was a member of...
Mavis Jennings Bishop
Oct 24, 2025
Mrs. Mavis Lillian Jennings Bishop, 91, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday evening, October 24, 2025, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Ernest “Red” Bishop.
Born October 29,1933, in Peterborough, England, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Jennings and Ethel Jennings. She met the love of her life while he was stationed in England....
Patricia A. Sprouse
Oct 22, 2025
Ms. Patricia A. Sprouse, 66, of North Charleston entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at PruitHealth, Walterboro.
Arrangements for her funeral service are incomplete at this time and will be announced soon by Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
James Edward McMillan
Oct 21, 2025
Mr. James Edward McMillan, 77, Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, October 21, 2025, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Sherryl Mixson McMillan to whom he was married 52 years.
Born June 6, 1948, in Colleton County, he was a son of the late Hezekiah Henry “H.H.” McMillan and Ruby Grooms McMillan. He served his country...
Sarah Mangrum
Oct 20, 2025
Sarah Arnold Mangrum, 93, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Monday morning, October 20, 2025, at her residence. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Thomas Franklin Mangrum, to whom she was married 75 years.
Sarah was born in Bedford County, Tennessee. She was a daughter of the late James Arnold and Kathleen Williamson Arnold. After her mother...
Richard Woodside
Oct 19, 2025
Mr. James Richard Woodside, 89, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, October 19, 2025, at Magnolias of Walterboro. He was the husband of the late Louise Trusler Woodside to whom he was married 51 years.
Born November 28, 1935, in Monroe, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Dewey Ralph Woodside and Daisy Belle Gray Woodside. He...
Marian Smoak Tripp
Oct 18, 2025
Mrs. Marian Smoak Tripp, 84, of Ruffin, entered into rest Saturday morning, October 18, 2025, at Colleton Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Dink Tripp.
Born January 8, 1941, in Colleton County, she was a daughter of the late Willis A. Smoak and Estelle Iriel Smoak. She was employed by Dayco for over 30 years. She was a...
Shawn DuBoise
Oct 16, 2025
Linda Shawn DuBoise, affectionately known as “Shawn”, entered into eternal rest peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Thursday evening, October 16, 2025, at the age of 66.
Shawn was born September 21, 1959, in Albany, Georgia, the daughter of Myrtle Valentine DuBoise and the late Ormand “Dale” DuBoise. Until her death, Shawn used her smile, sense of humor, kindness, and...
J.W. Carter
Oct 16, 2025
Mr. James Willie Carter, Jr., known by all as “J.W.”, age 72, of Cottageville, entered into rest Thursday morning, October 16, 2025, at the Lowcountry Community Hospice House in Summerville.
Born April 25, 1953, in Andrews, South Carolina, he was a son of the late James Carter, Sr. and the late Rose Howard Sanchez. He served faithfully in the United States...
Leo Franklin Kyzer, Jr.
Oct 16, 2025
WADMALAW ISLAND – Master Sergeant Leo Franklin Kyzer, Jr., United States Air Force (Ret.), known by all as “Frank”, of Wadmalaw Island, entered into rest Thursday afternoon, October 16, 2025, at Sprenger Health Care. Frank was twice married, first to the late Mrs. Glenda Sue Kyzer and secondly to the late Linda Brownlee Kyzer.
Born May 1, 1948, in Lexington, South...
Beth Fenlong
Oct 15, 2025
Ms. Beth Blackwelder Fenlong, 63, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning, October 15, 2025, at her residence.
Born July 3, 1962, in Mooresville, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Walter Lee Blackwelder and Eloise Morris Blackwelder. Beth loved animals, making arts and crafts, and making people laugh. Most of all she adored her three boys and...
Edna Litchfield O'Bryant
Oct 14, 2025
Mrs. Edna Litchfield O’Bryant, 75, of Ruffin, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, October 14, 2025, at her residence.
Born November 6, 1949, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late James Williard Litchfield and the late Ramona Nicely Litchfield. She was a retired weaver having worked at J.P. Stevens and Asten Hill. She was a member of Doctor’s...
Joy Lynette McAlhaney
Oct 12, 2025
Joy Lynette McAlhaney, 67, of Varnville, SC entered into rest on October 12, 2025 at her residence. Joy was born on March 6, 1958 to the late Jack W. McAlhaney and the late Phyllis May Warren McAlhaney. She was the wife of the late William Daniel Bilton, Jr.
Joy was a graduate of Patrick Henry Academy, Class of 1976. She also...
Local Obituaries in Walterboro, Ehrhardt, Varnville, and Surrounding Areas
Barbara Fennell Smith
Nov 2, 2025
Ms. Barbara Fennell Smith, 90, of Olar, entered into rest Sunday afternoon, November 2, 2025, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Orangeburg. She was the loving wife of the late Mr. David “Jack” Smith.
Born March 26, 1934, in Charleston County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Edgar Samuel Fennell and the late Gladys Hiott Fennell....
Charles Hansford Ayer
Nov 2, 2025
Mr. Charles Hansford Ayer, 79, of Ehrhardt, entered his eternal home Sunday morning, November 2, 2025. He passed away peacefully at home with his daughter and his puppy, Lilly, by his side.
Born January 9, 1946, in Bamberg County, he was a son of the late Charles Stancel Ayer and Laurette Meeks Ayer Bassett. He was a graduate of Bells High...
Charles McRoy Boyles, Jr.
Oct 29, 2025
Mr. Charles McRoy Boyles, Jr., 80, of Hampton, entered into eternal rest Wednesday evening, October 29, 2025, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Marcia Waites Boyles to whom he was married 50 years.
Charles was born June 16, 1945, in Ridgeland, to the late Charles McRoy Boyles, Sr. and Sue Rivers Boyles. He was a graduate of...
Thomas Brantley Harvey, Jr.
Oct 28, 2025
Thomas Brantley Harvey, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday evening, October 28, 2025, in his home. The son of the late Thomas B. Harvey Sr. and Agnes Irene Gibson Harvey, he grew up in the town of Yemassee. He served in the United States Army for 2 years and was stationed in Alabama where he became a...
Kathryn Gill Walker
Oct 27, 2025
Mrs. Kathryn Gill Walker, 86, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday afternoon, October 27, 2025, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She was the loving wife of sixty-two years to the late Mr. Bernard A. Walker, Sr.
Born July 17, 1939, in Colleton County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late James T. Gill and the...
Ronald H. Caliguari
Oct 26, 2025
Ronald Peter Caliguari, 80, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, wrapped up his final round on October 26, 2025, after living a life defined by laughter, music, and the art of the deal.
Born on January 19, 1945, Ron proudly served in the U.S. Air Force before discovering his true calling — the furniture industry. A road man to the core, Ron...
Steve H. Carroll
Oct 26, 2025
Mr. Steve Herbert Carroll, Sr. 72, of Walterboro, SC, passed away peacefully October 26, 2025, at HCA Colleton County Hospital surrounded by his three children.
Born October 3, 1953, in Walterboro, he was the son of Louvenia Rentz Craven and the late James Howard Carroll. Steve will be remembered for his stubborn determination and his witty sense of humor.
He is survived...
Edward Morris
Oct 24, 2025
Mr. Edward Ralph Morris, 89, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, October 24, 2025, at Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood.
Born October 30, 1935, in South Abington, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Andrew H. Morris and Olga Holtzman Morris. He served in the Army National Guard and was a retired engineer. He was a member of...
Mavis Jennings Bishop
Oct 24, 2025
Mrs. Mavis Lillian Jennings Bishop, 91, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday evening, October 24, 2025, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Ernest “Red” Bishop.
Born October 29,1933, in Peterborough, England, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Jennings and Ethel Jennings. She met the love of her life while he was stationed in England....
Patricia A. Sprouse
Oct 22, 2025
Ms. Patricia A. Sprouse, 66, of North Charleston entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at PruitHealth, Walterboro.
Arrangements for her funeral service are incomplete at this time and will be announced soon by Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
James Edward McMillan
Oct 21, 2025
Mr. James Edward McMillan, 77, Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, October 21, 2025, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Sherryl Mixson McMillan to whom he was married 52 years.
Born June 6, 1948, in Colleton County, he was a son of the late Hezekiah Henry “H.H.” McMillan and Ruby Grooms McMillan. He served his country...
Sarah Mangrum
Oct 20, 2025
Sarah Arnold Mangrum, 93, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Monday morning, October 20, 2025, at her residence. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Thomas Franklin Mangrum, to whom she was married 75 years.
Sarah was born in Bedford County, Tennessee. She was a daughter of the late James Arnold and Kathleen Williamson Arnold. After her mother...
Richard Woodside
Oct 19, 2025
Mr. James Richard Woodside, 89, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, October 19, 2025, at Magnolias of Walterboro. He was the husband of the late Louise Trusler Woodside to whom he was married 51 years.
Born November 28, 1935, in Monroe, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Dewey Ralph Woodside and Daisy Belle Gray Woodside. He...
Marian Smoak Tripp
Oct 18, 2025
Mrs. Marian Smoak Tripp, 84, of Ruffin, entered into rest Saturday morning, October 18, 2025, at Colleton Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Dink Tripp.
Born January 8, 1941, in Colleton County, she was a daughter of the late Willis A. Smoak and Estelle Iriel Smoak. She was employed by Dayco for over 30 years. She was a...
Shawn DuBoise
Oct 16, 2025
Linda Shawn DuBoise, affectionately known as “Shawn”, entered into eternal rest peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Thursday evening, October 16, 2025, at the age of 66.
Shawn was born September 21, 1959, in Albany, Georgia, the daughter of Myrtle Valentine DuBoise and the late Ormand “Dale” DuBoise. Until her death, Shawn used her smile, sense of humor, kindness, and...
J.W. Carter
Oct 16, 2025
Mr. James Willie Carter, Jr., known by all as “J.W.”, age 72, of Cottageville, entered into rest Thursday morning, October 16, 2025, at the Lowcountry Community Hospice House in Summerville.
Born April 25, 1953, in Andrews, South Carolina, he was a son of the late James Carter, Sr. and the late Rose Howard Sanchez. He served faithfully in the United States...
Leo Franklin Kyzer, Jr.
Oct 16, 2025
WADMALAW ISLAND – Master Sergeant Leo Franklin Kyzer, Jr., United States Air Force (Ret.), known by all as “Frank”, of Wadmalaw Island, entered into rest Thursday afternoon, October 16, 2025, at Sprenger Health Care. Frank was twice married, first to the late Mrs. Glenda Sue Kyzer and secondly to the late Linda Brownlee Kyzer.
Born May 1, 1948, in Lexington, South...
Beth Fenlong
Oct 15, 2025
Ms. Beth Blackwelder Fenlong, 63, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning, October 15, 2025, at her residence.
Born July 3, 1962, in Mooresville, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Walter Lee Blackwelder and Eloise Morris Blackwelder. Beth loved animals, making arts and crafts, and making people laugh. Most of all she adored her three boys and...
Edna Litchfield O'Bryant
Oct 14, 2025
Mrs. Edna Litchfield O’Bryant, 75, of Ruffin, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, October 14, 2025, at her residence.
Born November 6, 1949, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late James Williard Litchfield and the late Ramona Nicely Litchfield. She was a retired weaver having worked at J.P. Stevens and Asten Hill. She was a member of Doctor’s...
Joy Lynette McAlhaney
Oct 12, 2025
Joy Lynette McAlhaney, 67, of Varnville, SC entered into rest on October 12, 2025 at her residence. Joy was born on March 6, 1958 to the late Jack W. McAlhaney and the late Phyllis May Warren McAlhaney. She was the wife of the late William Daniel Bilton, Jr.
Joy was a graduate of Patrick Henry Academy, Class of 1976. She also...
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