Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina
Larry Bremer
Sep 28, 2017
Lawrence “Larry” Paul Bremer passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 after a hard fought 14 year battle with MS. At the time of his passing, Larry was a resident of the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro, SC.
Born in post WWII Germany, Larry was the eldest of four surviving children born to CWO3 Virgil Ignatius...
Robert Crews
Sep 23, 2017
Mr. Robert Benjamin Crews, affectionately known by “Robbie”, age 54, of Summerville, entered into eternal rest Saturday evening, September 23, 2017, at the Trident Medical Center in North Charleston.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, September 27, 2017, from Sand Hill Baptist Church, 15480 Pocotaligo Road, Varnville. Interment will follow in Sand...
Carl Eugene Craven, Sr.
Sep 22, 2017
Mr. Carl Eugene Craven, Sr., 71, of Green Pond, entered into eternal rest Friday afternoon, September 22, 2017, at the Trident Medical Center in North Charleston.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon, September 30, 2017, from Academy Road Baptist Church, 304 Academy Road, Walterboro. The Reverend James Dukes officiating.
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Jim Grooms
Sep 20, 2017
Mr. James (Jim) Richard Grooms, age 74, passed away Wednesday, September 20,2017 in Cartersville, Georgia.
Mr. Grooms was born January 1,1943 in Biloxi, Mississippi of the late Roy F. and Sophie Grooms. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, L’roy and Chuck Grooms; and a step-brother, Robert Yancey.
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Daniel Hicks
Sep 19, 2017
Daniel Bartlett Hicks, 68, of Fripp Island, SC, entered into eternal rest due to a brief terminal illness on September 19, 2017. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.- 2 Timothy 4:7
He was born July 11, 1949 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late John and...
Annie Pye
Sep 18, 2017
Mrs. Annie Warren Pye, 102, of Walterboro, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 at Pruitt Healthcare in Walterboro. She was the widow of Mr. Dunk Pye.
Funeral services will be held at 11 o’clock, Thursday, September 21, 2017 at The Brice Herndon Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. Interment will follow in Bedon Baptist Church Cemetery.
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Stephanie Kearse
Sep 15, 2017
Stephanie Ann Kearse, 59, of Arlington, Virginia, entered into rest Friday afternoon, September 15, 2017, at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. She is survived by her son, Zachary Kearse.
Funeral services will be held 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, September 20, 2017, at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Varnville. Interment will...
Ida Mae Crosby
Sep 13, 2017
Mrs. Ida Mae Crosby, 94, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Trident Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 o’clock Saturday morning, September 16, 2017 at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. Interment will follow in Evergreen Christian Church Cemetery, Bells Highway, Walterboro.
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Gail Payne
Sep 12, 2017
Ms. Gail Dianne Payne, 76, of Palm Coast, Florida, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, September 12, 2017, while in Colleton County, South Carolina. Mrs. Payne was born December 5, 1940 in Royal Oak, Michigan she was a co-owner of the Blarney Stone Pub in Florida.
Funeral plans following recovery efforts will be announced by the...
Charles John "Johnny" Miley, Iii
Sep 11, 2017
Mr. Charles John Miley, III, known by all as “Johnny”, age 75, of Beaufort, entered into eternal rest following an extended illness Monday morning, September 11, 2017, with his family at his side.
Funeral services will be held 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, September 16, 2017, from Community Bible Church, 638 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. The...
Marcene Strivens Rigsby
Sep 7, 2017
Mrs. Marcene Strivens Rigsby, age 64, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, September 7, 2017, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. She was the wife of the late Mr. Joseph Craig Rigsby.
The family will receive friends during a time of remembrance from 4 o’clock until 5 o’clock Saturday afternoon, September 9, 2017,...
Denise Adams
Sep 2, 2017
Ms.Karen Denise Adams, age 55, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday, September 2, 2017, at her home in Walterboro.
The memorial service will be held Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Edgewood Baptist Church, 138 Wildwood Drive, Walterboro,SC.
Born October 20, 1961 in Walterboro,SC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Allen...

Carl Andrew Woods
Sep 2, 2017
Mr. Carl Andrew Woods, 67, of Cottageville, South Carolina, entered into rest Saturday morning, September 2, 2017, at Pruitt Health Care Center in Walterboro. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Woods.
Funeral services will be 10:30am Tuesday morning, September 5, 2017, from City Church, 200 Governor Treutlen Road, Pooler, Georgia.
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Keri Jennifer Bunch
Aug 29, 2017
Keri Jennifer Martin Bunch, 40, of Biloxi, Mississippi, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, August 29, 2017.
Daughter of Kathy Shearer Ferriter and the late David Bruce Martin Sr. Survivors include her mother and step father Dave Ferriter; her children Shawn Bunch, Katelin Martin, and Savannah Rosipko; siblings, Kimberly Vinson (Erik), Danny Martin (Stephanie), Brad Martin...

John Winn
Aug 29, 2017
Mr. John Franklin Winn, 85, of Ehrhardt, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Friday, September 1, 2017 at St. Johns Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Reid and Dr. Bob Craven officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday...
Gerran Weeks
Aug 29, 2017
Mr. William “Gerran” Weeks, IV, 36, of Bamberg, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at his residence.
A memorial service will be held 5 o’clock, Thursday, August 31, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Bamberg. The family will receive friends following the service at the home of Billy and Runelle Weeks, 149 Elizabeth...

Joseph Alfred Garofano, Sr.
Aug 27, 2017
Mr. Joseph Alfred Garofano, Sr., 93, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday evening, August 28, 2017, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. He was the loving husband of the late Mary Agnes Lemear Garofano.
The Funeral Mass will be held 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon, September 23, 2017, at Saint Anthony Roman Catholic Church, South...
Dorothy H. Turner
Aug 27, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy Heape Turner, 90, of Ravenwood Road, Forest Hills subdivision, Walterboro, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Pruitt Healthcare in Walterboro. She was the widow of Austin Jeff Turner, who was the love of her life and husband of 53 years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock, Sunday afternoon, September 3, 2017, at...

Gerardo Alzarez Vail
Aug 25, 2017
Gerardo Alvarez Vail, AGE 36, of Lodge, entered into rest Friday morning, August 25, 2017.
The funeral service will be held 6:30 Friday evening, September 1, 2017, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. The Reverend Tony Hancock, officiating. Interment will be held in Chiapas, Mexico.
Following the...
Windel Mcalhaney Altman
Aug 22, 2017
Mrs. Windel McAlhaney Altman, age 84, of Hampton, entered into eternal rest at home Tuesday afternoon, August 22, 2017, while surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of the late Charles Clifton “Cliff” Altman. Funeral services will be conducted 10 o’clock Saturday morning, August 26, 2017, from Sandy Run Baptist Church, Sandy Run Road, Hampton. The...
Local Obituaries in Walterboro, Ehrhardt, Varnville, and Surrounding Areas
Larry Bremer
Sep 28, 2017
Lawrence “Larry” Paul Bremer passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 after a hard fought 14 year battle with MS. At the time of his passing, Larry was a resident of the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro, SC.
Born in post WWII Germany, Larry was the eldest of four surviving children born to CWO3 Virgil Ignatius...
Robert Crews
Sep 23, 2017
Mr. Robert Benjamin Crews, affectionately known by “Robbie”, age 54, of Summerville, entered into eternal rest Saturday evening, September 23, 2017, at the Trident Medical Center in North Charleston.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, September 27, 2017, from Sand Hill Baptist Church, 15480 Pocotaligo Road, Varnville. Interment will follow in Sand...
Carl Eugene Craven, Sr.
Sep 22, 2017
Mr. Carl Eugene Craven, Sr., 71, of Green Pond, entered into eternal rest Friday afternoon, September 22, 2017, at the Trident Medical Center in North Charleston.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon, September 30, 2017, from Academy Road Baptist Church, 304 Academy Road, Walterboro. The Reverend James Dukes officiating.
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Jim Grooms
Sep 20, 2017
Mr. James (Jim) Richard Grooms, age 74, passed away Wednesday, September 20,2017 in Cartersville, Georgia.
Mr. Grooms was born January 1,1943 in Biloxi, Mississippi of the late Roy F. and Sophie Grooms. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, L’roy and Chuck Grooms; and a step-brother, Robert Yancey.
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Daniel Hicks
Sep 19, 2017
Daniel Bartlett Hicks, 68, of Fripp Island, SC, entered into eternal rest due to a brief terminal illness on September 19, 2017. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.- 2 Timothy 4:7
He was born July 11, 1949 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late John and...
Annie Pye
Sep 18, 2017
Mrs. Annie Warren Pye, 102, of Walterboro, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 at Pruitt Healthcare in Walterboro. She was the widow of Mr. Dunk Pye.
Funeral services will be held at 11 o’clock, Thursday, September 21, 2017 at The Brice Herndon Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. Interment will follow in Bedon Baptist Church Cemetery.
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Stephanie Kearse
Sep 15, 2017
Stephanie Ann Kearse, 59, of Arlington, Virginia, entered into rest Friday afternoon, September 15, 2017, at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. She is survived by her son, Zachary Kearse.
Funeral services will be held 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, September 20, 2017, at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Varnville. Interment will...
Ida Mae Crosby
Sep 13, 2017
Mrs. Ida Mae Crosby, 94, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Trident Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 o’clock Saturday morning, September 16, 2017 at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. Interment will follow in Evergreen Christian Church Cemetery, Bells Highway, Walterboro.
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Gail Payne
Sep 12, 2017
Ms. Gail Dianne Payne, 76, of Palm Coast, Florida, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, September 12, 2017, while in Colleton County, South Carolina. Mrs. Payne was born December 5, 1940 in Royal Oak, Michigan she was a co-owner of the Blarney Stone Pub in Florida.
Funeral plans following recovery efforts will be announced by the...
Charles John "Johnny" Miley, Iii
Sep 11, 2017
Mr. Charles John Miley, III, known by all as “Johnny”, age 75, of Beaufort, entered into eternal rest following an extended illness Monday morning, September 11, 2017, with his family at his side.
Funeral services will be held 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, September 16, 2017, from Community Bible Church, 638 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. The...
Marcene Strivens Rigsby
Sep 7, 2017
Mrs. Marcene Strivens Rigsby, age 64, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, September 7, 2017, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. She was the wife of the late Mr. Joseph Craig Rigsby.
The family will receive friends during a time of remembrance from 4 o’clock until 5 o’clock Saturday afternoon, September 9, 2017,...
Denise Adams
Sep 2, 2017
Ms.Karen Denise Adams, age 55, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday, September 2, 2017, at her home in Walterboro.
The memorial service will be held Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Edgewood Baptist Church, 138 Wildwood Drive, Walterboro,SC.
Born October 20, 1961 in Walterboro,SC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Allen...

Carl Andrew Woods
Sep 2, 2017
Mr. Carl Andrew Woods, 67, of Cottageville, South Carolina, entered into rest Saturday morning, September 2, 2017, at Pruitt Health Care Center in Walterboro. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Woods.
Funeral services will be 10:30am Tuesday morning, September 5, 2017, from City Church, 200 Governor Treutlen Road, Pooler, Georgia.
...
Keri Jennifer Bunch
Aug 29, 2017
Keri Jennifer Martin Bunch, 40, of Biloxi, Mississippi, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, August 29, 2017.
Daughter of Kathy Shearer Ferriter and the late David Bruce Martin Sr. Survivors include her mother and step father Dave Ferriter; her children Shawn Bunch, Katelin Martin, and Savannah Rosipko; siblings, Kimberly Vinson (Erik), Danny Martin (Stephanie), Brad Martin...

John Winn
Aug 29, 2017
Mr. John Franklin Winn, 85, of Ehrhardt, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Friday, September 1, 2017 at St. Johns Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Reid and Dr. Bob Craven officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday...
Gerran Weeks
Aug 29, 2017
Mr. William “Gerran” Weeks, IV, 36, of Bamberg, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at his residence.
A memorial service will be held 5 o’clock, Thursday, August 31, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Bamberg. The family will receive friends following the service at the home of Billy and Runelle Weeks, 149 Elizabeth...

Joseph Alfred Garofano, Sr.
Aug 27, 2017
Mr. Joseph Alfred Garofano, Sr., 93, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday evening, August 28, 2017, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. He was the loving husband of the late Mary Agnes Lemear Garofano.
The Funeral Mass will be held 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon, September 23, 2017, at Saint Anthony Roman Catholic Church, South...
Dorothy H. Turner
Aug 27, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy Heape Turner, 90, of Ravenwood Road, Forest Hills subdivision, Walterboro, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Pruitt Healthcare in Walterboro. She was the widow of Austin Jeff Turner, who was the love of her life and husband of 53 years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock, Sunday afternoon, September 3, 2017, at...

Gerardo Alzarez Vail
Aug 25, 2017
Gerardo Alvarez Vail, AGE 36, of Lodge, entered into rest Friday morning, August 25, 2017.
The funeral service will be held 6:30 Friday evening, September 1, 2017, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. The Reverend Tony Hancock, officiating. Interment will be held in Chiapas, Mexico.
Following the...
Windel Mcalhaney Altman
Aug 22, 2017
Mrs. Windel McAlhaney Altman, age 84, of Hampton, entered into eternal rest at home Tuesday afternoon, August 22, 2017, while surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of the late Charles Clifton “Cliff” Altman. Funeral services will be conducted 10 o’clock Saturday morning, August 26, 2017, from Sandy Run Baptist Church, Sandy Run Road, Hampton. The...