Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina
Anne Francis Morrissey
Dec 23, 2013
Mrs. Anne Francis Carroll Morrissey, 93, of Carolina Circle, Walterboro, entered into rest Monday morning, December 23, 2013, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. She was the wife of the late Mr. William Morrissey who died in 1987. The Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted 2 oÂ’clock Friday afternoon, December 27, 2013, from Saint Anthony Roman Catholic Church,...
Mary Lou Breland
Dec 21, 2013
Mrs. Mary Lou Breland, 83, of Field Creek Road, Ruffin, entered into rest Saturday afternoon, December 21, 2013, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. She was the loving wife of the late Mr. William Dan “Junior” Breland, Jr. Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Monday afternoon, December 23, 2013, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel,...

Gracie Ann Gill O'Quinn
Dec 21, 2013
Mrs. Gracie Ann Gill OÂ’Quinn, 72, of Walterboro entered into eternal rest Saturday, December 21, 2013. She was the wife of Cleveland McRay OÂ’Quinn. Funeral services will be conducted 2 oÂ’clock Monday, December 23, 2013, at Black Creek Baptist Church, 4931 Black Creek Road, Walterboro. The Reverend Scott Hanna officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will begin...
Tommy King
Dec 20, 2013
Biography
Mr. Thomas Eustice King, Jr., affectionately known by all as "Tommy", age 62, of Sandy Run Road, Brunson, entered into rest Friday evening, December 20, 2013, at the Roper Hospital in Charleston. Funeral services will be conducted 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon, December 26, 2013, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Varnville. The Reverend Dr. Thomas...

Ruby Abbott Burns
Dec 17, 2013
Mrs. Ruby Abbott Burns, 74, of Charleston, formerly of Walterboro, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Roper Hospital. She was the widow of Mr. William Thomas ”Bill” Burns, III. Born March 4, 1939 in South Miami, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Emory S. Abbott and Annette Beach Odom. Known to everyone as “Nanee”, she will be...

Dorothy Jean Bell
Dec 13, 2013
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Cook Bell, 69, of Walterboro, formerly of Summerville, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013 at her residence. She was the widow of James A. Bell. Graveside funeral services will be held 11 am, Monday, December 16, 2013 at DoctorÂ’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Born February 18, 1944 in Walterboro, she was a daughter of the late Herman...
Joseph Carson, Jr
Dec 11, 2013
Mr. Joseph Ellis Carson, Jr., affectionately known as “Mr. Joe”, age 82, of Walterboro, entered into rest while surrounded by his family at home Wednesday morning, December 11, 2013, while under the care of Agape Hospice. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Jennie Colson Carson who died in 1998. Funeral services will be conducted 11 o’clock Saturday morning,...

Desmon Nettles
Dec 10, 2013
Mr. Desmon Henry Nettles, 92, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday morning, December 10, 2013, at Oakwood Health Care Center in Walterboro. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Inez Nettles. Funeral services will be conducted 2 oÂ’clock Friday afternoon, December 13, 2013, from the graveside at Black Creek Baptist Churchyard, 4931 Black Creek Road, Walterboro. The Reverend Scott...

Edna Parks
Dec 9, 2013
Mrs. Edna Frances Parks, 66, of Augusta Highway, Cottageville, entered into rest Monday morning, December 9, 2013, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. Funeral services will be conducted 6 oÂ’clock Thursday evening, December 12, 2013 from Maple Cane Baptist Church, 21324 Augusta Highway, Cottageville. The Reverend Dr. David Anderson officiating. Interment will follow 10 oÂ’clock Friday morning at Glendale...

Juanita Gooding Wood
Dec 8, 2013
A funeral service celebrating the life of Juanita Ritter Gooding Wood, 94, of Hampton, will be held at 11:30 in the morning of Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at the Varnville United Methodist Church with Reverend E. Rossiter Chellis and Reverend Paul Reid officiating. Interment will follow in the Gooding Cemetery in Crocketville. Pallbearers will be Kenneth G. “Jerry” Gooding, Jr.,...
Jennie Dempsey
Dec 6, 2013
Mrs. Jennie Martin Dempsey, 85, of Red Oak Road, Cottageville, entered into eternal rest Friday afternoon, December 6, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Caris Hospice. She was the widow of the late Mr. Howard William Dempsey, Sr. Funeral services will be conducted 11 oÂ’clock Tuesday morning, December 10, 2013, from The...
Alvin Ramsey, Jr
Dec 6, 2013
Mr. Alvin Wayne Ramsey, Jr., affectionately known by all as “A.J.”, age 25, of Runner Lane, Walterboro, entered into rest Friday, December 6, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted 6 o’clock Wednesday evening, December 11, 2013, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. The family will receive friends following the funeral ceremony until 8 o’clock that evening...

Ron Lane
Dec 2, 2013
Mr. Ronald Eugene "Ron" Lane, 60, of Henderson Street, Walterboro, entered into rest Monday morning, December 2, 2013, at the Trident Medical Center in North Charleston. He was an industrial electrician and the husband of Mrs. Linda T. Gehlmann. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by our Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
Joseph Pye
Nov 29, 2013
Mr. Joseph Oliver Pye, affectionately known as “Buddy”, age 65, of Drew Hill Court, Cottageville, entered into rest Friday morning, November 29, 2013, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon, November 30, 2013, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Hendersonville...

Thomas Kellahan, Jr
Nov 25, 2013
Biography
Mr. Thomas Dorrill Kellahan, Jr., 71, of Augusta Highway, Round O, entered into rest Monday evening, November 25, 2013, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. He retired from the United States Air Force as well as was a retired ship fitter from the Charleston Naval Shipyard. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later...

Johnny Dixon
Nov 24, 2013
Mr. John Michael Dixon, 64, of Bluebird Lane, Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 24, 2013 at his residence. Born March 1, 1949 in Greensboro, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Stamey Davis Dixon and Billie Fairybell Fowler Dixon. John was an excellent husband, father and grandfather, who was the ultimate teacher of lifeÂ’s lessons, always...
Bobby Burns
Nov 23, 2013
Mr. Robert William Burns, Jr., affectionately known by all as “Bobby” age, 51, of Orchard Road, Yemassee, entered into rest Saturday afternoon, November 23, 2013, in Colleton County. Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, November 27, 2013, from Black Creek Baptist Church, 4931 Black Creek Road, Walterboro. The Reverend Scott Hannah officiating. Interment will follow in the...

Johnny Durant Strickland
Nov 22, 2013
Mr. Johnny Durant Strickland, 82, of Ruffin, entered into eternal rest Friday, November 22, 2013 at Uni Health Post Acute Care in Walterboro. He was the husband of the late Marlene Smyly Strickland. Born May 20, 1931 in Smoaks, he was a son of the late C.W. Strickland and Roxie Hagan Strickland. He was a member of Berea Advent Christian...

Lucy Bumgarner
Nov 21, 2013
Mrs. Lucy Reid Hoats Bumgarner, 52, of Paradise Road, Ruffin, entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 21, 2013. A memorial service will be held 1 pm, Saturday, December 7 at her daughterÂ’s home at 64 Jaycocks Allie Street, Walterboro, SC. Interment will follow in Smoaks Family Cemetery, Ruffin. Born September 16, 1961 in Walterboro, she was a daughter of the...

Kathy West
Nov 21, 2013
Mrs. Kathy Denice West, 44, of Our Dream Lane, Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, November 21, 2013, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. Funeral services will be conducted 2 oÂ’clock Wednesday afternoon, December 11, 2013, from the graveside in Carolina Memorial Park, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston. The family will receive friends following the graveside committal at the...
Local Obituaries in Walterboro, Ehrhardt, Varnville, and Surrounding Areas
Anne Francis Morrissey
Dec 23, 2013
Mrs. Anne Francis Carroll Morrissey, 93, of Carolina Circle, Walterboro, entered into rest Monday morning, December 23, 2013, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. She was the wife of the late Mr. William Morrissey who died in 1987. The Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted 2 oÂ’clock Friday afternoon, December 27, 2013, from Saint Anthony Roman Catholic Church,...
Mary Lou Breland
Dec 21, 2013
Mrs. Mary Lou Breland, 83, of Field Creek Road, Ruffin, entered into rest Saturday afternoon, December 21, 2013, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. She was the loving wife of the late Mr. William Dan “Junior” Breland, Jr. Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Monday afternoon, December 23, 2013, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel,...

Gracie Ann Gill O'Quinn
Dec 21, 2013
Mrs. Gracie Ann Gill OÂ’Quinn, 72, of Walterboro entered into eternal rest Saturday, December 21, 2013. She was the wife of Cleveland McRay OÂ’Quinn. Funeral services will be conducted 2 oÂ’clock Monday, December 23, 2013, at Black Creek Baptist Church, 4931 Black Creek Road, Walterboro. The Reverend Scott Hanna officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will begin...
Tommy King
Dec 20, 2013
Biography
Mr. Thomas Eustice King, Jr., affectionately known by all as "Tommy", age 62, of Sandy Run Road, Brunson, entered into rest Friday evening, December 20, 2013, at the Roper Hospital in Charleston. Funeral services will be conducted 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon, December 26, 2013, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Varnville. The Reverend Dr. Thomas...

Ruby Abbott Burns
Dec 17, 2013
Mrs. Ruby Abbott Burns, 74, of Charleston, formerly of Walterboro, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Roper Hospital. She was the widow of Mr. William Thomas ”Bill” Burns, III. Born March 4, 1939 in South Miami, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Emory S. Abbott and Annette Beach Odom. Known to everyone as “Nanee”, she will be...

Dorothy Jean Bell
Dec 13, 2013
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Cook Bell, 69, of Walterboro, formerly of Summerville, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013 at her residence. She was the widow of James A. Bell. Graveside funeral services will be held 11 am, Monday, December 16, 2013 at DoctorÂ’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Born February 18, 1944 in Walterboro, she was a daughter of the late Herman...
Joseph Carson, Jr
Dec 11, 2013
Mr. Joseph Ellis Carson, Jr., affectionately known as “Mr. Joe”, age 82, of Walterboro, entered into rest while surrounded by his family at home Wednesday morning, December 11, 2013, while under the care of Agape Hospice. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Jennie Colson Carson who died in 1998. Funeral services will be conducted 11 o’clock Saturday morning,...

Desmon Nettles
Dec 10, 2013
Mr. Desmon Henry Nettles, 92, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday morning, December 10, 2013, at Oakwood Health Care Center in Walterboro. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Inez Nettles. Funeral services will be conducted 2 oÂ’clock Friday afternoon, December 13, 2013, from the graveside at Black Creek Baptist Churchyard, 4931 Black Creek Road, Walterboro. The Reverend Scott...

Edna Parks
Dec 9, 2013
Mrs. Edna Frances Parks, 66, of Augusta Highway, Cottageville, entered into rest Monday morning, December 9, 2013, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. Funeral services will be conducted 6 oÂ’clock Thursday evening, December 12, 2013 from Maple Cane Baptist Church, 21324 Augusta Highway, Cottageville. The Reverend Dr. David Anderson officiating. Interment will follow 10 oÂ’clock Friday morning at Glendale...

Juanita Gooding Wood
Dec 8, 2013
A funeral service celebrating the life of Juanita Ritter Gooding Wood, 94, of Hampton, will be held at 11:30 in the morning of Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at the Varnville United Methodist Church with Reverend E. Rossiter Chellis and Reverend Paul Reid officiating. Interment will follow in the Gooding Cemetery in Crocketville. Pallbearers will be Kenneth G. “Jerry” Gooding, Jr.,...
Jennie Dempsey
Dec 6, 2013
Mrs. Jennie Martin Dempsey, 85, of Red Oak Road, Cottageville, entered into eternal rest Friday afternoon, December 6, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Caris Hospice. She was the widow of the late Mr. Howard William Dempsey, Sr. Funeral services will be conducted 11 oÂ’clock Tuesday morning, December 10, 2013, from The...
Alvin Ramsey, Jr
Dec 6, 2013
Mr. Alvin Wayne Ramsey, Jr., affectionately known by all as “A.J.”, age 25, of Runner Lane, Walterboro, entered into rest Friday, December 6, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted 6 o’clock Wednesday evening, December 11, 2013, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. The family will receive friends following the funeral ceremony until 8 o’clock that evening...

Ron Lane
Dec 2, 2013
Mr. Ronald Eugene "Ron" Lane, 60, of Henderson Street, Walterboro, entered into rest Monday morning, December 2, 2013, at the Trident Medical Center in North Charleston. He was an industrial electrician and the husband of Mrs. Linda T. Gehlmann. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by our Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
Joseph Pye
Nov 29, 2013
Mr. Joseph Oliver Pye, affectionately known as “Buddy”, age 65, of Drew Hill Court, Cottageville, entered into rest Friday morning, November 29, 2013, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon, November 30, 2013, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Hendersonville...

Thomas Kellahan, Jr
Nov 25, 2013
Biography
Mr. Thomas Dorrill Kellahan, Jr., 71, of Augusta Highway, Round O, entered into rest Monday evening, November 25, 2013, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. He retired from the United States Air Force as well as was a retired ship fitter from the Charleston Naval Shipyard. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later...

Johnny Dixon
Nov 24, 2013
Mr. John Michael Dixon, 64, of Bluebird Lane, Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 24, 2013 at his residence. Born March 1, 1949 in Greensboro, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Stamey Davis Dixon and Billie Fairybell Fowler Dixon. John was an excellent husband, father and grandfather, who was the ultimate teacher of lifeÂ’s lessons, always...
Bobby Burns
Nov 23, 2013
Mr. Robert William Burns, Jr., affectionately known by all as “Bobby” age, 51, of Orchard Road, Yemassee, entered into rest Saturday afternoon, November 23, 2013, in Colleton County. Funeral services will be conducted 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, November 27, 2013, from Black Creek Baptist Church, 4931 Black Creek Road, Walterboro. The Reverend Scott Hannah officiating. Interment will follow in the...

Johnny Durant Strickland
Nov 22, 2013
Mr. Johnny Durant Strickland, 82, of Ruffin, entered into eternal rest Friday, November 22, 2013 at Uni Health Post Acute Care in Walterboro. He was the husband of the late Marlene Smyly Strickland. Born May 20, 1931 in Smoaks, he was a son of the late C.W. Strickland and Roxie Hagan Strickland. He was a member of Berea Advent Christian...

Lucy Bumgarner
Nov 21, 2013
Mrs. Lucy Reid Hoats Bumgarner, 52, of Paradise Road, Ruffin, entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 21, 2013. A memorial service will be held 1 pm, Saturday, December 7 at her daughterÂ’s home at 64 Jaycocks Allie Street, Walterboro, SC. Interment will follow in Smoaks Family Cemetery, Ruffin. Born September 16, 1961 in Walterboro, she was a daughter of the...

Kathy West
Nov 21, 2013
Mrs. Kathy Denice West, 44, of Our Dream Lane, Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, November 21, 2013, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. Funeral services will be conducted 2 oÂ’clock Wednesday afternoon, December 11, 2013, from the graveside in Carolina Memorial Park, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston. The family will receive friends following the graveside committal at the...