Obituaries


Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Don Edwards

Don Edwards

Oct 16, 2024

Mr. Donald Ray Edwards, Jr., affectionately known to everyone as “Porkchop”, 71, of Reevesville, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning, October 16, 2024, at his residence.

Born August 1, 1953, in Biloxi, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Donald Ray Edwards, Sr. and Betty Turnbull Edwards.  Don was formerly a patrolman with the South Carolina...

John Rodgers, Jr.

John Rodgers, Jr.

Oct 14, 2024

Mr. John Hamilton Rodgers, Jr., 56, of Ruffin, entered into rest Monday evening, October 14, 2024, at his residence.

Born February 24, 1968, in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was a son of Mrs. Ruby Dopson Tillman and the late Mr. John Hamilton “Johnny” Rodgers, Sr.   Following his graduation from the former John C. Calhoun Academy in Walterboro,...

Annelle Beach Boensch

Annelle Beach Boensch

Oct 13, 2024

Mrs. Annelle Beach Boensch, age 89, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, October 13, 2024, at her beloved home in the Sandy Springs Subdivision of Walterboro.  She was a loving and devoted wife of thirty-four years to the late Mr. A. Cranwell Boensch, Esquire.

Born August 29, 1935, in Saint George, South Carolina, she was the last...

Esther A. Lyons

Esther A. Lyons

Oct 10, 2024

Mrs. Esther Abellanosa Lyons, the beloved wife of forty-three years to the late Mr. Chester A. Lyons, entered into rest Thursday, October 10, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.

Arrangements will be announced by Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.

Alan Richard Fortner

Alan Richard Fortner

Oct 9, 2024

Alan Richard Fortner, Sr., 85, of Cottageville, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Colleton Medical Center. Born March 25, 1939, in Berwyn, Illinois, he was the son of the late Otto Fortner and Emily Anne Dvorak Fortner.

Al earned his chemistry degree from North Central College of Illinois. For over three decades, he worked...

Edward Rees

Edward Rees

Oct 8, 2024

Mr. Edward Lawrence Rees, 82, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, October 8, 2024, at his residence. He served his country on the Army Reserves.  He was the husband of Valerie Palmer Rees.

Arrangements by The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home, Walterboro Chapel.

Jed Marcus Edwards

Jed Marcus Edwards

Oct 7, 2024

Mr. Jed Marcus Edwards, 46, of Summerville, entered into eternal rest, Monday, October 7, 2024.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Arrangements by: THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, 843.538.5408.  Visit the registry online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.

Cindy Wilson

Cindy Wilson

Oct 6, 2024

Ms. Cynthia Anne Wilson, affectionately known as “Cindy”, 59, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday, October 6, 2024, at her residence.

Born February 27, 1965, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Yvonne Stuart.  Cindy was the general manager of Dunkin Donuts in Walterboro, where she was well-known and dearly loved by her employees and...

Lacy Pulis

Lacy Pulis

Oct 6, 2024

Ms. Lacy Dawn Pulis, 40, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, October 6, 2024, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Lacy was able to help countless others through her selfless gift of life.

Born November 22, 1983, in Charleston, she was the daughter of Bruce Spencer Pulis and Annette “Ruthie” Nugent Pulis. ...

Dee Anne Avant

Dee Anne Avant

Oct 4, 2024

Dee Anne Avant, 66, of Cottageville, gained her wings Friday afternoon, October 4, 2024, at her residence.

Born May 27, 1958, in Charleston, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Robert Aaron Lambert and Peggy Lou Nibert.  Dee had a full life and was blessed by many.  She worked as a schoolteacher and was especially...

Thomas Harold Robertson

Thomas Harold Robertson

Oct 4, 2024

Mr. Thomas Harold Robertson, 78, of Walterboro, entered into rest early Friday morning, October 4, 2024, at his residence. Born May 10, 1945, in Ruffin, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Govan and Ruby May Robertson.  He served faithfully in the United States Navy and was a retired shop supervisor from the South Carolina Highway Department. ...

Kalen Nasir Williams

Kalen Nasir Williams

Oct 3, 2024

Kalen Nasir Williams, aged two months, son of Rochelle Williams, gained his wings on October 3, 2024.

Services will be private.

The BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, South Carolina, 29488.  Visit the guestbook online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.

Carl Firestone

Carl Firestone

Oct 2, 2024

Mr. Carl Edward Firestone, Jr., 73, of Cottageville, entered into eternal rest Wednesday afternoon, October 2, 2024, at his residence.

Born November 20, 1950, in Rome, Georgia, he was a son of the late Carl Edward Firestone, Sr. and Doris Harris Firestone Boykin.  Carl served his country faithfully in the United States Navy as a Submariner for...

Joann Whetstone

Joann Whetstone

Oct 2, 2024

Mrs. Joann Smith Whetstone, 82, of Smoaks, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Born October 28, 1941, in Colleton County, she was the daughter of the late Clifton Smith and Laurette Padgett Smith. She was lovingly cared for and raised by her great uncle and aunt Zach and V Harrison. Joann was a member of...

Michelle Hart-White

Michelle Hart-White

Sep 30, 2024

Mrs. Michelle Rene Hart-White, 52, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday morning, September 30, 2024, at Pruitt Health Care in Walterboro.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Hamilton White.

Born March 15, 1972, in Charleston, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Curits and Nannette DuBoise Burrows.  She will always be remembered...

Barbara Eugenia Sheffield

Barbara Eugenia Sheffield

Sep 28, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Eugenia Sheffield, 83, of Varnville, entered into eternal rest Saturday afternoon, September 28, 2024, at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Born November 26, 1939, in Estill, she was the daughter of the late Franklin William Zorn and Sally Mae McKenzie Zorn.  She was a member of Hampton United Methodist Church.  She was a very...

Emma Lake

Emma Lake

Sep 28, 2024

Miss Emma Mackenzie Lake, age 9, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Saturday evening, September 28, 2024.

Born July 8, 2015, in Charleston, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Brantley Allan Lake and Tamara Michelle Crosby Lake.  Emma was a member of Great Swamp Baptist Church, where she was baptized in 2023.  Emma enjoyed going to...

Chris Hagan

Chris Hagan

Sep 28, 2024

Mr. Thomas Christopher Hagan, affectionately known to everyone as “Chris”, 59, of Yemassee, entered into eternal rest Saturday, September 28, 2024, at his residence.

Born April 25, 1965, in Walterboro, he was a son of Patricia Ann Moore Mathis and the late Thomas Theodore Hagan.  He was a member of Yemassee Baptist Church.  Chris possessed a strong...

James Barnes

James Barnes

Sep 28, 2024

Mr. James Barnes, 92, of Lodge, entered into eternal rest Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Prisma Health in Columbia.  He was the husband of the late Betty Sue Smith Barnes.

Born May 2, 1932, in Colleton County he was a son of the late Tom Barnes and Hattie Carter Barnes.  He served his country faithfully in the...

Nathan Tart

Nathan Tart

Sep 27, 2024

Mr. Nathan C. Tart, Jr., 82, of Round O, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at Colleton Medical Center.

No services will be held at this time.

Arrangements by Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel.

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

Don Edwards

Don Edwards

Oct 16, 2024

Mr. Donald Ray Edwards, Jr., affectionately known to everyone as “Porkchop”, 71, of Reevesville, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning, October 16, 2024, at his residence.

Born August 1, 1953, in Biloxi, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Donald Ray Edwards, Sr. and Betty Turnbull Edwards.  Don was formerly a patrolman with the South Carolina...

John Rodgers, Jr.

John Rodgers, Jr.

Oct 14, 2024

Mr. John Hamilton Rodgers, Jr., 56, of Ruffin, entered into rest Monday evening, October 14, 2024, at his residence.

Born February 24, 1968, in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was a son of Mrs. Ruby Dopson Tillman and the late Mr. John Hamilton “Johnny” Rodgers, Sr.   Following his graduation from the former John C. Calhoun Academy in Walterboro,...

Annelle Beach Boensch

Annelle Beach Boensch

Oct 13, 2024

Mrs. Annelle Beach Boensch, age 89, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, October 13, 2024, at her beloved home in the Sandy Springs Subdivision of Walterboro.  She was a loving and devoted wife of thirty-four years to the late Mr. A. Cranwell Boensch, Esquire.

Born August 29, 1935, in Saint George, South Carolina, she was the last...

Esther A. Lyons

Esther A. Lyons

Oct 10, 2024

Mrs. Esther Abellanosa Lyons, the beloved wife of forty-three years to the late Mr. Chester A. Lyons, entered into rest Thursday, October 10, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.

Arrangements will be announced by Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.

Alan Richard Fortner

Alan Richard Fortner

Oct 9, 2024

Alan Richard Fortner, Sr., 85, of Cottageville, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Colleton Medical Center. Born March 25, 1939, in Berwyn, Illinois, he was the son of the late Otto Fortner and Emily Anne Dvorak Fortner.

Al earned his chemistry degree from North Central College of Illinois. For over three decades, he worked...

Edward Rees

Edward Rees

Oct 8, 2024

Mr. Edward Lawrence Rees, 82, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, October 8, 2024, at his residence. He served his country on the Army Reserves.  He was the husband of Valerie Palmer Rees.

Arrangements by The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home, Walterboro Chapel.

Jed Marcus Edwards

Jed Marcus Edwards

Oct 7, 2024

Mr. Jed Marcus Edwards, 46, of Summerville, entered into eternal rest, Monday, October 7, 2024.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Arrangements by: THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, 843.538.5408.  Visit the registry online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.

Cindy Wilson

Cindy Wilson

Oct 6, 2024

Ms. Cynthia Anne Wilson, affectionately known as “Cindy”, 59, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday, October 6, 2024, at her residence.

Born February 27, 1965, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Yvonne Stuart.  Cindy was the general manager of Dunkin Donuts in Walterboro, where she was well-known and dearly loved by her employees and...

Lacy Pulis

Lacy Pulis

Oct 6, 2024

Ms. Lacy Dawn Pulis, 40, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, October 6, 2024, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Lacy was able to help countless others through her selfless gift of life.

Born November 22, 1983, in Charleston, she was the daughter of Bruce Spencer Pulis and Annette “Ruthie” Nugent Pulis. ...

Dee Anne Avant

Dee Anne Avant

Oct 4, 2024

Dee Anne Avant, 66, of Cottageville, gained her wings Friday afternoon, October 4, 2024, at her residence.

Born May 27, 1958, in Charleston, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Robert Aaron Lambert and Peggy Lou Nibert.  Dee had a full life and was blessed by many.  She worked as a schoolteacher and was especially...

Thomas Harold Robertson

Thomas Harold Robertson

Oct 4, 2024

Mr. Thomas Harold Robertson, 78, of Walterboro, entered into rest early Friday morning, October 4, 2024, at his residence. Born May 10, 1945, in Ruffin, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Govan and Ruby May Robertson.  He served faithfully in the United States Navy and was a retired shop supervisor from the South Carolina Highway Department. ...

Kalen Nasir Williams

Kalen Nasir Williams

Oct 3, 2024

Kalen Nasir Williams, aged two months, son of Rochelle Williams, gained his wings on October 3, 2024.

Services will be private.

The BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, South Carolina, 29488.  Visit the guestbook online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.

Carl Firestone

Carl Firestone

Oct 2, 2024

Mr. Carl Edward Firestone, Jr., 73, of Cottageville, entered into eternal rest Wednesday afternoon, October 2, 2024, at his residence.

Born November 20, 1950, in Rome, Georgia, he was a son of the late Carl Edward Firestone, Sr. and Doris Harris Firestone Boykin.  Carl served his country faithfully in the United States Navy as a Submariner for...

Joann Whetstone

Joann Whetstone

Oct 2, 2024

Mrs. Joann Smith Whetstone, 82, of Smoaks, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Born October 28, 1941, in Colleton County, she was the daughter of the late Clifton Smith and Laurette Padgett Smith. She was lovingly cared for and raised by her great uncle and aunt Zach and V Harrison. Joann was a member of...

Michelle Hart-White

Michelle Hart-White

Sep 30, 2024

Mrs. Michelle Rene Hart-White, 52, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday morning, September 30, 2024, at Pruitt Health Care in Walterboro.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Hamilton White.

Born March 15, 1972, in Charleston, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Curits and Nannette DuBoise Burrows.  She will always be remembered...

Barbara Eugenia Sheffield

Barbara Eugenia Sheffield

Sep 28, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Eugenia Sheffield, 83, of Varnville, entered into eternal rest Saturday afternoon, September 28, 2024, at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Born November 26, 1939, in Estill, she was the daughter of the late Franklin William Zorn and Sally Mae McKenzie Zorn.  She was a member of Hampton United Methodist Church.  She was a very...

Emma Lake

Emma Lake

Sep 28, 2024

Miss Emma Mackenzie Lake, age 9, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Saturday evening, September 28, 2024.

Born July 8, 2015, in Charleston, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Brantley Allan Lake and Tamara Michelle Crosby Lake.  Emma was a member of Great Swamp Baptist Church, where she was baptized in 2023.  Emma enjoyed going to...

Chris Hagan

Chris Hagan

Sep 28, 2024

Mr. Thomas Christopher Hagan, affectionately known to everyone as “Chris”, 59, of Yemassee, entered into eternal rest Saturday, September 28, 2024, at his residence.

Born April 25, 1965, in Walterboro, he was a son of Patricia Ann Moore Mathis and the late Thomas Theodore Hagan.  He was a member of Yemassee Baptist Church.  Chris possessed a strong...

James Barnes

James Barnes

Sep 28, 2024

Mr. James Barnes, 92, of Lodge, entered into eternal rest Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Prisma Health in Columbia.  He was the husband of the late Betty Sue Smith Barnes.

Born May 2, 1932, in Colleton County he was a son of the late Tom Barnes and Hattie Carter Barnes.  He served his country faithfully in the...

Nathan Tart

Nathan Tart

Sep 27, 2024

Mr. Nathan C. Tart, Jr., 82, of Round O, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at Colleton Medical Center.

No services will be held at this time.

Arrangements by Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel.