Obituaries


Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

The Honorable Peter Augustus Constantine

The Honorable Peter Augustus Constantine

Sep 22, 2018

The Honorable Peter Augustus Constantine, affectionately known to everyone as “Pete”, 78, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday morning, September 22, 2018 at Colleton Medical Center.

Born July 19, 1940 in Charleston, he was a son of the late Augustus Edison Constantine and Irene Botzis Constantine.  He served his country in the United States Army.  He was...

James O. O'Kelley

James O. O'Kelley

Sep 19, 2018

Mr. James Owen O’Kelley, 83, entered into rest Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro.

Born April 22, 1935 in Asheville, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Owen Edward O’Kelley and Margaret Lorine English O’Kelley.  Mr. O’Kelley served his country faithfully in the United States Army for 28 years, where...

Helen Hiers Wall

Helen Hiers Wall

Sep 19, 2018

Mrs. Frances Helen Hiers Wall, 90, of Charleston, entered into rest Wednesday evening, September 19, 2018, at the Life Care Center.  She was the wife of the late Alvin J. Wall.

Born August 26, 1928, a native of Ehrhardt, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Wilma Clayton Hiers.  She along with her...

Douglas Reed

Douglas Reed

Sep 16, 2018

Mr. Douglas M. Reed, entered into rest Sunday evening, September 16, 2018, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by our Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.

James Ernest Frank, Sr.

James Ernest Frank, Sr.

Sep 16, 2018

Mr. James Ernest Frank, Sr., affectionately known by many as “Ernie”, age 80, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday evening, September 16, 2018, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born June 23, 1938 in Colleton County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late John Nicholas “Nick” Frank, Jr. and the late Mildred Warren Frank.  ...

Ruby Lee Black

Ruby Lee Black

Sep 15, 2018

Ruby Lee Black, 82, of Walterboro, peacefully entered the Gates of Heaven on Saturday, September 15, 2018.

Born April 18, 1936 in Darlington County to the late Inez Grooms Lee and Jethro Allen “Jake” Lee.  She was a member of Mount Carmel United Methodist Church.  Mrs. Black was a 1953 graduate of Walterboro High School and attended...

Patricia Myers

Patricia Myers

Sep 15, 2018

Mrs. Patricia B. Myers, 72, of Ridgeville, died Saturday.  Born August 4, 1946 in Scotland, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Smith and Mary Mitchell Smith.  She was the wife of Mr. Ubie Myers, Jr. of Ridgeville.

Arrangements by The Brice Herndon Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Walterboro Chapel.

Steven John Zarling

Steven John Zarling

Sep 14, 2018

Mr. Steven John Zarling, age 67, entered into rest Friday morning, September 14, 2018, at his home in Ruffin.

Born June 11, 1951, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, he was a minister with Wilderness Mountain Ministries.  During his ministry, he made several trips to Israel.  He took great pride in feeding the poor.

Surviving are: a son,...

Lou Beach

Lou Beach

Sep 14, 2018

Mrs. Lou Beach, 89, entered into rest Friday, September 14, 2018, at her home in Walterboro.  She was the wife of the late Mr. Charles Harold Beach.

Born December 9, 1928, in Sanford, Florida, she was a daughter of the late John Allen Lane and the late Hester Shaddix Lane.  For many years, she worked with the...

Marlene Craven

Marlene Craven

Sep 13, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Cynthia Marlene Craven “Marlene” announce her entrance into eternal rest on Thursday September 13, 2018.

Marlene was born March 27, 1957 in Walterboro, South Carolina, daughter of Mildred Marie Craven.

She is lovingly remembered by her life partner James Michael Karpinen, daughter Amanda Louise McAleer, son-in-law...

Baby Boy Landyn Gaydon

Baby Boy Landyn Gaydon

Sep 12, 2018

Baby Boy Landyn Thomas Gaydon, the infant son Gus Gaydon and Tabitha Ryan, gained his Heavenly Wings in the Arms of Jesus Wednesday morning, September 12, 2018, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

In addition to his parents, Landyn is survived by two brothers, Shawn Michael Gaydon and Gus Gaydon, Jr.; a sister, Summer...

Ricky Padgett

Ricky Padgett

Sep 9, 2018

Mr. Richard Alvin Padgett, Sr., know to everyone as “Ricky”, 65, of Walterboro, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the St. George Health Care Center.

Born October 9, 1952, he was a son of the late Ralph Lafaye Padgett and Minnie Lee Price Padgett.  Ricky will always be remembered as hard working and independent and loved...

Donald Lee Harbison

Donald Lee Harbison

Sep 6, 2018

Mr. Donald Lee Harbison, 55, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday evening, September 6, 2018, at The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Born November 7, 1962 in Columbus, Georgia, he was a son of Carl W. Harbison, Sr. and the late Dorothy Dunaway Harbison.

Surviving in addition to his father are: his wife,...

Joe Barwick

Joe Barwick

Sep 5, 2018

Mr. Andrew Joe Barwick, 81, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning, September 5, 2018, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born March 13, 1937, in Colleton County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Andrew Jackson Barwick and the late Lizzie Bernice Stanfield Barwick.  He served our country faithfully in the United...

Jo Ann Long

Jo Ann Long

Sep 4, 2018

Mrs. Jo Ann Thompson Long, 75, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, September 4, 2018, at her home in Walterboro.

Born April 12, 1943, in Colleton County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Hughes Thompson and the late Linnie Bessinger Thompson.   A member of Great Swamp Baptist Church, she loved animals and going to...

Brenda Pinnix

Brenda Pinnix

Sep 3, 2018

Mrs. Brenda Kay Pinnix, 65, of Walterboro, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at MUSC in Charleston.

Funeral services will be held 11 o’clock Friday, September 7, 2018, at The Brice Herndon Funeral Chapel.  A private family interment will follow in Pinnix Cemetery, Walterboro.

Born September 13, 1952 in Colleton County, she was a daughter...

Betty Mixson

Betty Mixson

Sep 1, 2018

Mrs. Betty Mae Stanley Mixson, 84, of Lodge, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at her residence.  She was the widow of Pastor Johnny Dewrell Mixson to whom she was married for 61 years.

Funeral services will be held 11 o’clock, Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Community Baptist Church, 15893 Bells Highway, Lodge.  Interment will follow in...

Shirley Nettles

Shirley Nettles

Aug 30, 2018

Mrs. Shirley Roberts Nettles, 75, of Ruffin, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 at her residence.  She was the wife of Mr. Edward Earl Nettles.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements by Brice Herndon Funeral Chapels and Crematory, Walterboro Chapel.

Hilda Brightwell

Hilda Brightwell

Aug 29, 2018

Hilda Cox Brightwell, widow of Charles Davidson Brightwell, peacefully entered eternal rest on August 29, 2018 in Walterboro, South Carolina.  She was a long-time resident of Portsmouth, Virginia and Charleston, South Carolina.  She was a member of John Wesley United Methodist Church in Charleston, South Carolina.

Born July 2, 1919 in Sweet Briar, Virginia she was the...

Ned Martin

Ned Martin

Aug 28, 2018

Mr. James Eddie Martin, known by all as “Ned”, age 76, of Lodge, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, August 28, 2018, at his daughter’s home in Lodge.  He was the loving and devoted husband of fifty years to Mrs. Betty Jean O’Quinn Martin at the time of her death in July 2011.

Born December 2, 1941, in...

Local Obituaries in Walterboro, Ehrhardt, Varnville, and Surrounding Areas

The Honorable Peter Augustus Constantine

The Honorable Peter Augustus Constantine

Sep 22, 2018

The Honorable Peter Augustus Constantine, affectionately known to everyone as “Pete”, 78, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday morning, September 22, 2018 at Colleton Medical Center.

Born July 19, 1940 in Charleston, he was a son of the late Augustus Edison Constantine and Irene Botzis Constantine.  He served his country in the United States Army.  He was...

James O. O'Kelley

James O. O'Kelley

Sep 19, 2018

Mr. James Owen O’Kelley, 83, entered into rest Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro.

Born April 22, 1935 in Asheville, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Owen Edward O’Kelley and Margaret Lorine English O’Kelley.  Mr. O’Kelley served his country faithfully in the United States Army for 28 years, where...

Helen Hiers Wall

Helen Hiers Wall

Sep 19, 2018

Mrs. Frances Helen Hiers Wall, 90, of Charleston, entered into rest Wednesday evening, September 19, 2018, at the Life Care Center.  She was the wife of the late Alvin J. Wall.

Born August 26, 1928, a native of Ehrhardt, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Wilma Clayton Hiers.  She along with her...

Douglas Reed

Douglas Reed

Sep 16, 2018

Mr. Douglas M. Reed, entered into rest Sunday evening, September 16, 2018, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by our Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.

James Ernest Frank, Sr.

James Ernest Frank, Sr.

Sep 16, 2018

Mr. James Ernest Frank, Sr., affectionately known by many as “Ernie”, age 80, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday evening, September 16, 2018, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born June 23, 1938 in Colleton County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late John Nicholas “Nick” Frank, Jr. and the late Mildred Warren Frank.  ...

Ruby Lee Black

Ruby Lee Black

Sep 15, 2018

Ruby Lee Black, 82, of Walterboro, peacefully entered the Gates of Heaven on Saturday, September 15, 2018.

Born April 18, 1936 in Darlington County to the late Inez Grooms Lee and Jethro Allen “Jake” Lee.  She was a member of Mount Carmel United Methodist Church.  Mrs. Black was a 1953 graduate of Walterboro High School and attended...

Patricia Myers

Patricia Myers

Sep 15, 2018

Mrs. Patricia B. Myers, 72, of Ridgeville, died Saturday.  Born August 4, 1946 in Scotland, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Smith and Mary Mitchell Smith.  She was the wife of Mr. Ubie Myers, Jr. of Ridgeville.

Arrangements by The Brice Herndon Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Walterboro Chapel.

Steven John Zarling

Steven John Zarling

Sep 14, 2018

Mr. Steven John Zarling, age 67, entered into rest Friday morning, September 14, 2018, at his home in Ruffin.

Born June 11, 1951, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, he was a minister with Wilderness Mountain Ministries.  During his ministry, he made several trips to Israel.  He took great pride in feeding the poor.

Surviving are: a son,...

Lou Beach

Lou Beach

Sep 14, 2018

Mrs. Lou Beach, 89, entered into rest Friday, September 14, 2018, at her home in Walterboro.  She was the wife of the late Mr. Charles Harold Beach.

Born December 9, 1928, in Sanford, Florida, she was a daughter of the late John Allen Lane and the late Hester Shaddix Lane.  For many years, she worked with the...

Marlene Craven

Marlene Craven

Sep 13, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Cynthia Marlene Craven “Marlene” announce her entrance into eternal rest on Thursday September 13, 2018.

Marlene was born March 27, 1957 in Walterboro, South Carolina, daughter of Mildred Marie Craven.

She is lovingly remembered by her life partner James Michael Karpinen, daughter Amanda Louise McAleer, son-in-law...

Baby Boy Landyn Gaydon

Baby Boy Landyn Gaydon

Sep 12, 2018

Baby Boy Landyn Thomas Gaydon, the infant son Gus Gaydon and Tabitha Ryan, gained his Heavenly Wings in the Arms of Jesus Wednesday morning, September 12, 2018, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

In addition to his parents, Landyn is survived by two brothers, Shawn Michael Gaydon and Gus Gaydon, Jr.; a sister, Summer...

Ricky Padgett

Ricky Padgett

Sep 9, 2018

Mr. Richard Alvin Padgett, Sr., know to everyone as “Ricky”, 65, of Walterboro, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the St. George Health Care Center.

Born October 9, 1952, he was a son of the late Ralph Lafaye Padgett and Minnie Lee Price Padgett.  Ricky will always be remembered as hard working and independent and loved...

Donald Lee Harbison

Donald Lee Harbison

Sep 6, 2018

Mr. Donald Lee Harbison, 55, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday evening, September 6, 2018, at The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Born November 7, 1962 in Columbus, Georgia, he was a son of Carl W. Harbison, Sr. and the late Dorothy Dunaway Harbison.

Surviving in addition to his father are: his wife,...

Joe Barwick

Joe Barwick

Sep 5, 2018

Mr. Andrew Joe Barwick, 81, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning, September 5, 2018, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born March 13, 1937, in Colleton County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Andrew Jackson Barwick and the late Lizzie Bernice Stanfield Barwick.  He served our country faithfully in the United...

Jo Ann Long

Jo Ann Long

Sep 4, 2018

Mrs. Jo Ann Thompson Long, 75, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, September 4, 2018, at her home in Walterboro.

Born April 12, 1943, in Colleton County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Hughes Thompson and the late Linnie Bessinger Thompson.   A member of Great Swamp Baptist Church, she loved animals and going to...

Brenda Pinnix

Brenda Pinnix

Sep 3, 2018

Mrs. Brenda Kay Pinnix, 65, of Walterboro, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at MUSC in Charleston.

Funeral services will be held 11 o’clock Friday, September 7, 2018, at The Brice Herndon Funeral Chapel.  A private family interment will follow in Pinnix Cemetery, Walterboro.

Born September 13, 1952 in Colleton County, she was a daughter...

Betty Mixson

Betty Mixson

Sep 1, 2018

Mrs. Betty Mae Stanley Mixson, 84, of Lodge, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at her residence.  She was the widow of Pastor Johnny Dewrell Mixson to whom she was married for 61 years.

Funeral services will be held 11 o’clock, Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Community Baptist Church, 15893 Bells Highway, Lodge.  Interment will follow in...

Shirley Nettles

Shirley Nettles

Aug 30, 2018

Mrs. Shirley Roberts Nettles, 75, of Ruffin, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 at her residence.  She was the wife of Mr. Edward Earl Nettles.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements by Brice Herndon Funeral Chapels and Crematory, Walterboro Chapel.

Hilda Brightwell

Hilda Brightwell

Aug 29, 2018

Hilda Cox Brightwell, widow of Charles Davidson Brightwell, peacefully entered eternal rest on August 29, 2018 in Walterboro, South Carolina.  She was a long-time resident of Portsmouth, Virginia and Charleston, South Carolina.  She was a member of John Wesley United Methodist Church in Charleston, South Carolina.

Born July 2, 1919 in Sweet Briar, Virginia she was the...

Ned Martin

Ned Martin

Aug 28, 2018

Mr. James Eddie Martin, known by all as “Ned”, age 76, of Lodge, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, August 28, 2018, at his daughter’s home in Lodge.  He was the loving and devoted husband of fifty years to Mrs. Betty Jean O’Quinn Martin at the time of her death in July 2011.

Born December 2, 1941, in...