Obituaries


Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Alton "Junior" Dubois Jr.

Alton "Junior" Dubois Jr.

Nov 6, 2017

Mr. Alton “Junior” DuBois Jr., 74, of Lodge, SC, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017, at Colleton Medical Center. Junior was an avid fisherman who loved children, and was a self-employed carpenter. He later worked at M & G Builders in Walterboro, SC. He was of the Pentecostal Faith.

He is predeceased by his parents...

Thelma Craven Gaskin

Thelma Craven Gaskin

Nov 4, 2017

Mrs. Thelma Louise Craven Gaskin, 68, entered into rest at her home in Walterboro surrounded by her family.  She was twice married, fist to the late Gruber Craven for twenty-one years and secondly to the late Henry Gaskin for seven years.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, November 8, 2017, from the...

Gertrude Carson Breland

Gertrude Carson Breland

Nov 3, 2017

Mrs. Gertrude Carson Breland, 84, of Ruffin, entered into rest Friday morning, November 3, 2017, at her daughter’s home in Lodge.   She was the wife of the late Mr. Clarence Kearse Breland.

Funeral services will be conducted 4:30pm Sunday afternoon, November 5, 2017, from the graveside in Bethel United Methodist Churchyard, 16147 Lowcountry Highway, Ruffin....

Robert Lee Crosby, Sr.

Robert Lee Crosby, Sr.

Nov 2, 2017

Mr. Robert Lee Crosby, Sr., 70, entered into rest Thursday evening, November 2, 2017, at his home in Walterboro.  He was the husband of the late Mrs. Paula Ann Whittington Crosby.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, November 5, 2017, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro.  Interment will...

David Robert Wiman

David Robert Wiman

Oct 31, 2017

Mr. David Robert Wiman, 74, of Prescott, Ontario, Canada, entered into rest Tuesday morning, October 31, 2017, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, while on a family trip to Lake Buena Vista, Florida.  Mr. Wiman was the beloved husband of Mary Lorraine Adams Wiman and was a retired employee of the Canadian Federal Government.

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Norma Jean (Daniels)  Blackburn

Norma Jean (Daniels) Blackburn

Oct 29, 2017

Norma Jean Daniels Blackburn, 62, of Ruffin, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017.

Mrs. Jean was a cosmetologist for 28 years and owned her own business by the name of Jean’s Beauty Salon. She also taught cosmetology, had her real estate license, owned her own restaurant, and was the queen of arts and crafts. She loved the...

Mary Bell Knudsen

Mary Bell Knudsen

Oct 29, 2017

Mrs. Mary Bell Knudsen, 98, entered into rest Sunday evening, October 29, 2017, at her home near Walterboro.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 o’clock Friday morning, November 3, 2017, from Sandy Dam United Methodist Church, 3422 Charleston Highway, Walterboro.  The Reverend Jay Woods officiating.  Interment will follow in the churchyard.

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Sandra Higginbotham

Sandra Higginbotham

Oct 25, 2017

Mrs. Sandra Lee Higginbotham, 74, of Summerville, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at her residence.

A memorial service will be held 11 am, Saturday, October 28, 2017 at The Brice Herndon Funeral Chapel, Walterboro.

Born January 9, 1943 in Miami, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Essie May...

Billie Varnadoe

Billie Varnadoe

Oct 24, 2017

Mrs. Billie Dean Varnadoe, 70, of Walterboro, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017.  She was the widow of Jack Kenneth Varnadoe.

Funeral services will be held 2 pm, Friday afternoon, October 27, 2017, at The Brice Herndon Funeral Chapel, Walterboro.  Interment will follow in Jones Swamp Church Cemetery.

Born March 3,...

Roger Harriett

Roger Harriett

Oct 19, 2017

Mr. Roger Lee Harriett, 58, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Thursday, October 19, 2017, from injuries sustained during an automobile accident in Bamberg County.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, October 22, 2017, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro.  The Reverned Tommy Garrett and The Reverend O’Neal...

Ruth Thompson

Ruth Thompson

Oct 18, 2017

Mrs. Ruth White Thompson, 75, of Round O, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held 3 pm, Sunday afternoon, October 22, 2017, at Maple Cane Baptist Church, 21324 Augusta Highway, Cottageville.  Interment will follow in Maple Cane Cemetery.

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Clara Crosby

Clara Crosby

Oct 17, 2017

Mrs. Clara Mae James Crosby, 82, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at her residence.  She was the widow of Clifton William Crosby, Sr.

Funeral services will be held 4 pm, Friday afternoon, October 20, 2017, at The Brice Herndon Funeral Chapel, Walterboro.  Entombment will follow in Glendale Memorial Chapel Mausoleum,...

Melvin Lee "Newtise" Kemmerlin

Melvin Lee "Newtise" Kemmerlin

Oct 17, 2017

Mr. Melvin Lee “Newtise” Kemmerlin, age 85, of Ridgeville, entered into rest Tuesday morning, October 17, 2017, at the Trident Medical Center in North Charleston.  He was the husband of the late Mrs. Virginia Ruth Hill Kemmerlin.

Funeral services with Military Honors will be conducted 2 o’clock Friday afternoon, October 20, 2017, from the graveside...

Jackie Craven

Jackie Craven

Oct 16, 2017

Mrs. Jacqueline Marlene Craven, affectionately known as “Jackie”, age 62, entered into rest Monday afternoon, October 16, 2017, while surrounded by her loving family in her home at Green Pond under the care of Agape Hospice.  She was the loving wife of forty-two years to the late Mr. Carl Eugene Craven, Sr. who preceded her into heaven on September...

Eddie Kinard

Eddie Kinard

Oct 15, 2017

Master Sergeant William Eddie Kinard, United States Air Force (Ret.), age 74, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday afternoon, October 15, 2017, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.  He was the husband of the late Mrs. Dawn Andrea Kinard.

Funeral services will be held privately.

Born April 16,...

Marilyn E. Meyer

Marilyn E. Meyer

Oct 12, 2017

Marilyn Estelle Meyer, of Walterboro, SC, passed away Thursday October 12, 2017 at Colleton Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Corinne Foy Bond. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, cardinals, and loved dogs.

She is survived by her two children: her son, James Meyer (Joan), of Walterboro; and...

Harry F. Bennett

Harry F. Bennett

Oct 10, 2017

Chief Harry Francis Bennett, 63, of Yemassee, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, October 12, 2017 at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Varnville.  Interment will follow in Rice Patch Christian Church Cemetery, Islandton.

Born...

Evelyn Kicklighter Lanier

Evelyn Kicklighter Lanier

Oct 7, 2017

Mrs. Melissa Evelyn Kicklighter Lanier, of Islandton, South Carolina was born October 2, 1917 and entered into eternal rest Saturday afternoon, October 7, 2017 at 100 years old.

She was the daughter of the late Jesse F. and Gerheu O. Kicklighter.  She was a 1937 graduate of Lodge High School.  She was married to Harold Grady Lanier...

Michael Hudson

Michael Hudson

Oct 2, 2017

Michael Atticus Hudson, 49, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Monday, October 2, 2017 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 11 o’clock, Saturday morning, October 7, 2017 at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro.  The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

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Baby Aubrey Stephens

Baby Aubrey Stephens

Sep 30, 2017

Baby Aubrey Lynn Nicole Stephens, who was born September 27, 2017, entered into eternal rest Saturday, September 30, 2017,  at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Baby Aubrey is survived by her parents, Dalton Lee Stephens and Faith Nicole Johnson of Smoaks; her grandparents, Lanette Stephens of Smoaks, Scott Stephens of Walterboro, Robin...

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

Alton "Junior" Dubois Jr.

Alton "Junior" Dubois Jr.

Nov 6, 2017

Mr. Alton “Junior” DuBois Jr., 74, of Lodge, SC, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017, at Colleton Medical Center. Junior was an avid fisherman who loved children, and was a self-employed carpenter. He later worked at M & G Builders in Walterboro, SC. He was of the Pentecostal Faith.

He is predeceased by his parents...

Thelma Craven Gaskin

Thelma Craven Gaskin

Nov 4, 2017

Mrs. Thelma Louise Craven Gaskin, 68, entered into rest at her home in Walterboro surrounded by her family.  She was twice married, fist to the late Gruber Craven for twenty-one years and secondly to the late Henry Gaskin for seven years.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, November 8, 2017, from the...

Gertrude Carson Breland

Gertrude Carson Breland

Nov 3, 2017

Mrs. Gertrude Carson Breland, 84, of Ruffin, entered into rest Friday morning, November 3, 2017, at her daughter’s home in Lodge.   She was the wife of the late Mr. Clarence Kearse Breland.

Funeral services will be conducted 4:30pm Sunday afternoon, November 5, 2017, from the graveside in Bethel United Methodist Churchyard, 16147 Lowcountry Highway, Ruffin....

Robert Lee Crosby, Sr.

Robert Lee Crosby, Sr.

Nov 2, 2017

Mr. Robert Lee Crosby, Sr., 70, entered into rest Thursday evening, November 2, 2017, at his home in Walterboro.  He was the husband of the late Mrs. Paula Ann Whittington Crosby.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, November 5, 2017, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro.  Interment will...

David Robert Wiman

David Robert Wiman

Oct 31, 2017

Mr. David Robert Wiman, 74, of Prescott, Ontario, Canada, entered into rest Tuesday morning, October 31, 2017, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, while on a family trip to Lake Buena Vista, Florida.  Mr. Wiman was the beloved husband of Mary Lorraine Adams Wiman and was a retired employee of the Canadian Federal Government.

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Norma Jean (Daniels)  Blackburn

Norma Jean (Daniels) Blackburn

Oct 29, 2017

Norma Jean Daniels Blackburn, 62, of Ruffin, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017.

Mrs. Jean was a cosmetologist for 28 years and owned her own business by the name of Jean’s Beauty Salon. She also taught cosmetology, had her real estate license, owned her own restaurant, and was the queen of arts and crafts. She loved the...

Mary Bell Knudsen

Mary Bell Knudsen

Oct 29, 2017

Mrs. Mary Bell Knudsen, 98, entered into rest Sunday evening, October 29, 2017, at her home near Walterboro.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 o’clock Friday morning, November 3, 2017, from Sandy Dam United Methodist Church, 3422 Charleston Highway, Walterboro.  The Reverend Jay Woods officiating.  Interment will follow in the churchyard.

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Sandra Higginbotham

Sandra Higginbotham

Oct 25, 2017

Mrs. Sandra Lee Higginbotham, 74, of Summerville, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at her residence.

A memorial service will be held 11 am, Saturday, October 28, 2017 at The Brice Herndon Funeral Chapel, Walterboro.

Born January 9, 1943 in Miami, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Essie May...

Billie Varnadoe

Billie Varnadoe

Oct 24, 2017

Mrs. Billie Dean Varnadoe, 70, of Walterboro, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017.  She was the widow of Jack Kenneth Varnadoe.

Funeral services will be held 2 pm, Friday afternoon, October 27, 2017, at The Brice Herndon Funeral Chapel, Walterboro.  Interment will follow in Jones Swamp Church Cemetery.

Born March 3,...

Roger Harriett

Roger Harriett

Oct 19, 2017

Mr. Roger Lee Harriett, 58, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Thursday, October 19, 2017, from injuries sustained during an automobile accident in Bamberg County.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, October 22, 2017, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro.  The Reverned Tommy Garrett and The Reverend O’Neal...

Ruth Thompson

Ruth Thompson

Oct 18, 2017

Mrs. Ruth White Thompson, 75, of Round O, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held 3 pm, Sunday afternoon, October 22, 2017, at Maple Cane Baptist Church, 21324 Augusta Highway, Cottageville.  Interment will follow in Maple Cane Cemetery.

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Clara Crosby

Clara Crosby

Oct 17, 2017

Mrs. Clara Mae James Crosby, 82, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at her residence.  She was the widow of Clifton William Crosby, Sr.

Funeral services will be held 4 pm, Friday afternoon, October 20, 2017, at The Brice Herndon Funeral Chapel, Walterboro.  Entombment will follow in Glendale Memorial Chapel Mausoleum,...

Melvin Lee "Newtise" Kemmerlin

Melvin Lee "Newtise" Kemmerlin

Oct 17, 2017

Mr. Melvin Lee “Newtise” Kemmerlin, age 85, of Ridgeville, entered into rest Tuesday morning, October 17, 2017, at the Trident Medical Center in North Charleston.  He was the husband of the late Mrs. Virginia Ruth Hill Kemmerlin.

Funeral services with Military Honors will be conducted 2 o’clock Friday afternoon, October 20, 2017, from the graveside...

Jackie Craven

Jackie Craven

Oct 16, 2017

Mrs. Jacqueline Marlene Craven, affectionately known as “Jackie”, age 62, entered into rest Monday afternoon, October 16, 2017, while surrounded by her loving family in her home at Green Pond under the care of Agape Hospice.  She was the loving wife of forty-two years to the late Mr. Carl Eugene Craven, Sr. who preceded her into heaven on September...

Eddie Kinard

Eddie Kinard

Oct 15, 2017

Master Sergeant William Eddie Kinard, United States Air Force (Ret.), age 74, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday afternoon, October 15, 2017, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.  He was the husband of the late Mrs. Dawn Andrea Kinard.

Funeral services will be held privately.

Born April 16,...

Marilyn E. Meyer

Marilyn E. Meyer

Oct 12, 2017

Marilyn Estelle Meyer, of Walterboro, SC, passed away Thursday October 12, 2017 at Colleton Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Corinne Foy Bond. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, cardinals, and loved dogs.

She is survived by her two children: her son, James Meyer (Joan), of Walterboro; and...

Harry F. Bennett

Harry F. Bennett

Oct 10, 2017

Chief Harry Francis Bennett, 63, of Yemassee, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, October 12, 2017 at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Varnville.  Interment will follow in Rice Patch Christian Church Cemetery, Islandton.

Born...

Evelyn Kicklighter Lanier

Evelyn Kicklighter Lanier

Oct 7, 2017

Mrs. Melissa Evelyn Kicklighter Lanier, of Islandton, South Carolina was born October 2, 1917 and entered into eternal rest Saturday afternoon, October 7, 2017 at 100 years old.

She was the daughter of the late Jesse F. and Gerheu O. Kicklighter.  She was a 1937 graduate of Lodge High School.  She was married to Harold Grady Lanier...

Michael Hudson

Michael Hudson

Oct 2, 2017

Michael Atticus Hudson, 49, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Monday, October 2, 2017 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 11 o’clock, Saturday morning, October 7, 2017 at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro.  The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

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Baby Aubrey Stephens

Baby Aubrey Stephens

Sep 30, 2017

Baby Aubrey Lynn Nicole Stephens, who was born September 27, 2017, entered into eternal rest Saturday, September 30, 2017,  at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Baby Aubrey is survived by her parents, Dalton Lee Stephens and Faith Nicole Johnson of Smoaks; her grandparents, Lanette Stephens of Smoaks, Scott Stephens of Walterboro, Robin...