Obituaries


Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

William Henry Varn Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

William Henry Varn Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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.

...

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.

...

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...