Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

John M. Matson
Dec 4, 2017
Mr. John M. Matson, of Walterboro, a retired commercial shrimper, entered into rest Monday evening, December 4, 2017, at his home.
Arrangements by The Brice Herndon Crematory, 843.538.5408.

Irving Leroy Baker
Dec 2, 2017
Mr. Irving Leroy Baker, 81, of Moore Haven, Florida, entered into rest December 2, 2017, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.
Arrangements by The Brice Herndon Crematory, 843.538.5408.

Faith Lynne Karnbach
Dec 1, 2017
Faith Lynne Karnbach entered into rest December 1, 2017, at Pruitt Health Care Center in Walterboro.
Arrangements are by our Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
Olin D. Miller, Sr.
Nov 30, 2017
Mr. Olin Delano Miller, Sr., 80, entered into rest Thursday evening, November 30, 2017, surrounded by his family at his home in Varnville.
Funeral services will be conducted 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon, December 2, 2017, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Varnville. The Reverend Paul Reid officiating. Interment will follow in Sandy...

The Reverend Dorothy Pearson
Nov 27, 2017
The Reverend Dorothy Pearson, 92, entered into rest eternal Monday morning, November 27, 2017, at her home in Ruffin while surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Mr. Henry Pearson.
Born July 28, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Albert Nuttall and the late Bertha Hilton. A native...

Maxine Burgert
Nov 26, 2017
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brice W. Herndon Funeral Homes and Crematory.
Stacey Lynn Mansell Keffer
Nov 21, 2017
Stacey Lynn Mansell-Keffer, age 49, of Walterboro, SC entered into eternal peace November 21, 2017. Stacey was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved all children. She was also an avid animal lover. Her kindness and unconditional love touched many people. She will be remembered most by her big heart, kind smile, and beautiful blue eyes.
Stacey...
Linda D. Blewer
Nov 21, 2017
BLEWER, Linda
RIDGEVILLE – Mrs. Linda Dandridge Blewer, 72, of Ridgeville, SC, passed away Tuesday evening, November 21, 2017 at Hospice of Charleston in Mount Pleasant.
Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon, Monday, November 27, 2017, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. Interment will follow in Ackerman Cemetery at Red...
William Henry Varn Jr.
Nov 18, 2017
Mr. William Henry Varn, Jr., husband of the late Sophie Lee Shuler Varn, died Saturday morning at his home in Smoaks, South Carolina. He was 95.
Mr. Varn was born in Smoaks on August 7, 1922, the son of the late William Henry Varn, Sr. and Alexina Sauls Varn. He was a graduate of Carlisle...
Fred Hegarty
Nov 17, 2017
Frederick Raymond Hegarty, known by many as “Fred”, age 71, entered into rest Friday afternoon, November 17, 2017, at his home in Walterboro.
Born September 10, 1946, in Washington, D.C., he was a son of the late Harry A. Hegarty and the late Jean Marie Hill Hegarty. He was a retired employee of Greyhound Express...
Nick Nettles
Nov 15, 2017
Nicholas Ryan Nettles, known by all as “Nick”, age 18, of Warrenville, entered into rest Wednesday evening, November 15, 2017, in Graniteville.
Funeral services will be conducted 3:30pm Sunday afternoon, November 19, 2017, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Ehrhardt. The Reverend Mike Lupo officiating. Interment will follow in Little Swamp United...
Sara Mckenzie Caldwell
Nov 14, 2017
Mrs. Sara McKenzie Caldwell, 83, of Columbia, formerly of Ehrhardt, entered into rest Tuesday morning, November 14, 2017, at Generations of Irmo.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Friday afternoon, November 17, 2017, from the graveside at Ehrhardt Cemetery.
Born January 20, 1934 in Ehrhardt, South Carolina, she was a...
David Wayne Morgan
Nov 14, 2017
Mr. David Wayne Morgan, 73, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday evening, November 14, 2017, at the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro.
A celebration of Wayne’s life will be held 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon, November 19, 2017, from The Veteran’s Victory House, 2461 Sidneys Road, Walterboro.
Born October 22, 1944, in...
Ada Smith Beach
Nov 12, 2017
Mrs. Ada Frances Smith Beach, the widow of William Ralph Beach, passed peacefully at home at the age of 96, surrounded by her family and friends.
Mrs. Beach was born on April 8, 1921, to the late Charly H. Smith and the late Senie Harrison Smith and was raised in the Little Swamp Community. She...
Debra L. Derebery - Cedeno
Nov 12, 2017
Debra Derebery-Cedeno, age 65, passed away at her residence on November 12, 2017 surrounded by family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard Wayne Grob of Champaign, Illinois, Betty J. Nicholson Brown of Harvey, Illinois and step father, Alva (Al) Oscar Brown, Jr. of Lanes Prairie, Missouri.
She has...
David "Buck" Ryan
Nov 10, 2017
Mr. David Ryan, affectionately known by all as “Buck”, age 68, entered into rest Friday morning, November 10, 2017, at his home in Walterboro.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, November 14, 2017, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. Interment will follow in Doctor’s Creek Baptist Churchyard, 126...
Ruth Anne Lyons Varn
Nov 10, 2017
Mrs. Ruth Anne Lyons Varn, known by many as "Ruby", age 44, of Walterboro, entered into rest Friday morning, November 10, 2017, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, November 12, 2017, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. The Reverend Ralph Warren...
Harold Edward Fletcher
Nov 8, 2017
Petty Officer First Class Harold Edward Fletcher, United States Navy (Ret.), age 83, of Walterboro, entered into rest Wednesday evening, November 8, 2017, at the Trident Medical Center in North Charleston.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 o’clock Saturday morning, November 11, 2017, from Victory Baptist Church, 161 Maple Ridge Road, Walterboro. The Reverend Jerome...
Jimmie R. Teal
Nov 8, 2017
Mr. Jimmie Ray Teal, Sr., affectionately known by all as “Jim”, age 62, of Marshall, North Carolina, entered into rest Wednesday morning, November 8, 2017, at the Solace Center in Ashville, North Carolina.
Funeral services with military honors will he conducted 1 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, November 14, 2017, from Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street,...

Linda Anne Gawel
Nov 7, 2017
Mrs. Linda Anne Gawel, 73, of Ruffin, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, November 7, 2017 at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She was the wife of the late Marian Josef Gawel.
Linda was born in Bethlehem, New Hampshire on June 12, 1944. She was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Martignetti. She was an...
Local Obituaries in Walterboro, Ehrhardt, Varnville, and Surrounding Areas

John M. Matson
Dec 4, 2017
Mr. John M. Matson, of Walterboro, a retired commercial shrimper, entered into rest Monday evening, December 4, 2017, at his home.
Arrangements by The Brice Herndon Crematory, 843.538.5408.

Irving Leroy Baker
Dec 2, 2017
Mr. Irving Leroy Baker, 81, of Moore Haven, Florida, entered into rest December 2, 2017, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.
Arrangements by The Brice Herndon Crematory, 843.538.5408.

Faith Lynne Karnbach
Dec 1, 2017
Faith Lynne Karnbach entered into rest December 1, 2017, at Pruitt Health Care Center in Walterboro.
Arrangements are by our Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
Olin D. Miller, Sr.
Nov 30, 2017
Mr. Olin Delano Miller, Sr., 80, entered into rest Thursday evening, November 30, 2017, surrounded by his family at his home in Varnville.
Funeral services will be conducted 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon, December 2, 2017, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Varnville. The Reverend Paul Reid officiating. Interment will follow in Sandy...

The Reverend Dorothy Pearson
Nov 27, 2017
The Reverend Dorothy Pearson, 92, entered into rest eternal Monday morning, November 27, 2017, at her home in Ruffin while surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Mr. Henry Pearson.
Born July 28, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Albert Nuttall and the late Bertha Hilton. A native...

Maxine Burgert
Nov 26, 2017
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brice W. Herndon Funeral Homes and Crematory.
Stacey Lynn Mansell Keffer
Nov 21, 2017
Stacey Lynn Mansell-Keffer, age 49, of Walterboro, SC entered into eternal peace November 21, 2017. Stacey was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved all children. She was also an avid animal lover. Her kindness and unconditional love touched many people. She will be remembered most by her big heart, kind smile, and beautiful blue eyes.
Stacey...
Linda D. Blewer
Nov 21, 2017
BLEWER, Linda
RIDGEVILLE – Mrs. Linda Dandridge Blewer, 72, of Ridgeville, SC, passed away Tuesday evening, November 21, 2017 at Hospice of Charleston in Mount Pleasant.
Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon, Monday, November 27, 2017, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. Interment will follow in Ackerman Cemetery at Red...
William Henry Varn Jr.
Nov 18, 2017
Mr. William Henry Varn, Jr., husband of the late Sophie Lee Shuler Varn, died Saturday morning at his home in Smoaks, South Carolina. He was 95.
Mr. Varn was born in Smoaks on August 7, 1922, the son of the late William Henry Varn, Sr. and Alexina Sauls Varn. He was a graduate of Carlisle...
Fred Hegarty
Nov 17, 2017
Frederick Raymond Hegarty, known by many as “Fred”, age 71, entered into rest Friday afternoon, November 17, 2017, at his home in Walterboro.
Born September 10, 1946, in Washington, D.C., he was a son of the late Harry A. Hegarty and the late Jean Marie Hill Hegarty. He was a retired employee of Greyhound Express...
Nick Nettles
Nov 15, 2017
Nicholas Ryan Nettles, known by all as “Nick”, age 18, of Warrenville, entered into rest Wednesday evening, November 15, 2017, in Graniteville.
Funeral services will be conducted 3:30pm Sunday afternoon, November 19, 2017, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Ehrhardt. The Reverend Mike Lupo officiating. Interment will follow in Little Swamp United...
Sara Mckenzie Caldwell
Nov 14, 2017
Mrs. Sara McKenzie Caldwell, 83, of Columbia, formerly of Ehrhardt, entered into rest Tuesday morning, November 14, 2017, at Generations of Irmo.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Friday afternoon, November 17, 2017, from the graveside at Ehrhardt Cemetery.
Born January 20, 1934 in Ehrhardt, South Carolina, she was a...
David Wayne Morgan
Nov 14, 2017
Mr. David Wayne Morgan, 73, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday evening, November 14, 2017, at the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro.
A celebration of Wayne’s life will be held 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon, November 19, 2017, from The Veteran’s Victory House, 2461 Sidneys Road, Walterboro.
Born October 22, 1944, in...
Ada Smith Beach
Nov 12, 2017
Mrs. Ada Frances Smith Beach, the widow of William Ralph Beach, passed peacefully at home at the age of 96, surrounded by her family and friends.
Mrs. Beach was born on April 8, 1921, to the late Charly H. Smith and the late Senie Harrison Smith and was raised in the Little Swamp Community. She...
Debra L. Derebery - Cedeno
Nov 12, 2017
Debra Derebery-Cedeno, age 65, passed away at her residence on November 12, 2017 surrounded by family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard Wayne Grob of Champaign, Illinois, Betty J. Nicholson Brown of Harvey, Illinois and step father, Alva (Al) Oscar Brown, Jr. of Lanes Prairie, Missouri.
She has...
David "Buck" Ryan
Nov 10, 2017
Mr. David Ryan, affectionately known by all as “Buck”, age 68, entered into rest Friday morning, November 10, 2017, at his home in Walterboro.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, November 14, 2017, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. Interment will follow in Doctor’s Creek Baptist Churchyard, 126...
Ruth Anne Lyons Varn
Nov 10, 2017
Mrs. Ruth Anne Lyons Varn, known by many as "Ruby", age 44, of Walterboro, entered into rest Friday morning, November 10, 2017, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, November 12, 2017, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. The Reverend Ralph Warren...
Harold Edward Fletcher
Nov 8, 2017
Petty Officer First Class Harold Edward Fletcher, United States Navy (Ret.), age 83, of Walterboro, entered into rest Wednesday evening, November 8, 2017, at the Trident Medical Center in North Charleston.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 o’clock Saturday morning, November 11, 2017, from Victory Baptist Church, 161 Maple Ridge Road, Walterboro. The Reverend Jerome...
Jimmie R. Teal
Nov 8, 2017
Mr. Jimmie Ray Teal, Sr., affectionately known by all as “Jim”, age 62, of Marshall, North Carolina, entered into rest Wednesday morning, November 8, 2017, at the Solace Center in Ashville, North Carolina.
Funeral services with military honors will he conducted 1 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, November 14, 2017, from Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street,...

Linda Anne Gawel
Nov 7, 2017
Mrs. Linda Anne Gawel, 73, of Ruffin, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, November 7, 2017 at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She was the wife of the late Marian Josef Gawel.
Linda was born in Bethlehem, New Hampshire on June 12, 1944. She was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Martignetti. She was an...