Obituaries


Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Ruby Dees

Ruby Dees

May 14, 2013

Mrs. Ruby Risher Bryan Dees, 92, of the Ashley River Plantation in Charleston, entered into rest Tuesday evening, May 14, 2013, at the Roper Hospital in Charleston. During her life she was twice married, first to the late Mr. Edward Griffin Bryan, Sr. and secondly to the late Mr. Bethel Dees, Jr. Funeral services will be conducted 11 oÂ’clock Saturday...

David Beach

David Beach

May 14, 2013

Mr. David Wayne Beach, 54, of Jones Swamp Road, Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, May 14, 2013. A memorial celebration of his life will be conducted 6 oÂ’clock Saturday evening, May 18, 2013, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. The family will receive friends following the funeral ceremony until 8 oÂ’clock that evening in The...

Rusty Phillips

Rusty Phillips

May 13, 2013

Mr. Russell Thomas Phillips, Jr., affectionately known by all as "Rusty", age 49, of 105 Phillips Pharm Trail Ruffin, entered into rest Monday afternoon, May 13, 2013 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, May 17, 2013, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. The Reverend Frederick Davis officiating. Interment will...

Debra Blocker

Debra Blocker

May 9, 2013

Mrs. Debra Gail Blocker, affectionately known as “Debbie”, age 56, of Snider’s Highway, Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday evening, May 9, 2013, at Roper Hospital in Charleston. Born July 13, 1956, a native of Dayton, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late William Blocker and the late Vera Blocker. She was employed by the Colleton County School District, where...

William Homer O'Quinn

William Homer O'Quinn

May 8, 2013

Mr. William Homer OÂ’Quinn, 82, of Dantzler Lane, Walterboro, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at his residence under the care of Agape Hospice. Funeral services will be held 2 pm, Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Faith Baptist Church, 85 Hendersonville Highway, Walterboro. Interment will be held privately. Mr. OÂ’Quinn was born November 25, 1930 in...

Eugene Vanosdall

Eugene Vanosdall

May 6, 2013

Mr. Eugene Clarence Vanosdall, affectionately known by all as "Mr. Gene", age 90, of Van Dyke Road, Cottageville, entered into rest Monday morning, May 6, 2013, at his residence under the care of Intrepid Hospice. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Mildred Florence Vanosdall. Born October 7, 1922, a native of Greeley County, Nebraska, he was one...

Patricia Shunk

Patricia Shunk

May 6, 2013

Biography

Mrs. Patricia Boyce Shunk, 89, of Klein Street in Walterboro, departed this earthly life Monday morning, May 6, 2013, at the Oakwood Health Care Center in Walterboro. She was the wife of sixty-seven years to the late Mr. Richard Durborow Shunk. Funeral services will be conducted 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, May 12, 2013, from the Walterboro Kingdom Hall...

Russell Clark

Russell Clark

May 5, 2013

Mr. Russell David Clark, affectionately known by all as “Rusty”, age 52, of Powder Horn Road, Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday morning, May 5, 2013, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. Funeral services will be conducted 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon, May 9, 2013, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. The Reverend Tina Sweet officiating. Interment...

Keith Faulkenberry

Keith Faulkenberry

May 4, 2013

Mr. Keith Joseph Faulkenberry, 34, of Poplar Street, Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday evening, May 4, 2013, at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee from injuries sustained during an automobile accident. Funeral services will be conducted 4 oÂ’clock Saturday afternoon, May 11, 2013, from Welch Creek Baptist Church Tabernacle, 536 Welch Creek Road, Walterboro. Pastor James Baker officiating. Interment...

Maude Castor

Maude Castor

May 3, 2013

Mrs. Maude Martin Castor, 92, of Walterboro, died Friday, May 3, 2013 at Pepperhill Nursing Facility in Aiken. She was the widow of Lester Castor. Graveside funeral services will be held 3 pm, Sunday, May 5, 2013 at DoctorÂ’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Castor was born October 23, 1920 in Walterboro and was a daughter of the late Bradie...

Henry Rorer, Jr

Henry Rorer, Jr

May 2, 2013

Biography

Mr. Henry Ernest Rorer, Jr., 86, of Forest Circle Road, Walterboro, and also a resident of the Veteran's Victory House in Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday evening, May 2, 2013, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro under the care of Odyssey Hospice. Born October 15, 1926, a native of Lynchburg, Virginia, he was a son of the...

Shirley Fowler

Shirley Fowler

Apr 30, 2013

Mrs. Shirley Fowler, of Nixville, entered into rest Tuesday morning, April 20, 2013, at Roper Hospital in Charleston. There will be no service. Arrangements were by our Varnville-Hampton Chapel, 803.943.5016.

Beverly Ann Fowler Green

Beverly Ann Fowler Green

Apr 29, 2013

Mrs. Beverly Ann Fowler Green, 72, of Briarleaf Circle, Walterboro, entered into rest Monday morning, April 29, 2013, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11 oÂ’clock Thursday morning, May 2, 2013, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. The Reverend David Jackson, The Reverend Walt Ballenger, and The Reverend James Pedigo officiating. Interment will follow...

Irene Georgia Carter

Irene Georgia Carter

Apr 27, 2013

Mrs. Irene Georgia Carter, 82, of Ruffin, entered into eternal rest Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Colleton Medical Center. She was first married to the late James Harrison “Harry” Georgia and secondly to the late Bennie Carter. A memorial service will be held 4 pm, Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home, Walterboro Chapel....

Dora Joan Reece

Dora Joan Reece

Apr 26, 2013

Mrs. Dora Joan Reece, 76, of Long Bourne Way, Summerville, entered into rest Friday evening, April 26, 2013, at Trident Medical Center in Charleston. Funeral services will be conducted 11 am, Monday morning, April 29, 2013, at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home, Walterboro Chapel. Entombment will follow in Glendale Memorial Cemetery Chapel Mausoleum, 2210 Mount Carmel Road,...

Rae Polk

Rae Polk

Apr 25, 2013

Mrs. Rae Gibson Polk, 78, of 1932 Ashton Road, Islandton, entered into rest Thursday morning, April 25, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Amedisys Hospice. Funeral services will be conducted 3:30 Saturday afternoon, April 27, 2013, from Rice Patch Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 15246 Sniders Highway, Islandton. The Reverend Dr. Larry...

Myrtle Gaskins

Myrtle Gaskins

Apr 25, 2013

Mrs. Myrtle Durr Gaskins, 70, of Ruffin, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Trident Medical Center. She was the widow of William Earl Gaskins. Graveside funeral services will be held 2 pm, Monday, April 29, 2013 at Gaskins Family Cemetery. Mrs. Gaskins was born May 9, 1942 in Charleston County, SC and was a daughter of the late John Abel...

Oliverio Hernandez

Oliverio Hernandez

Apr 25, 2013

Mr. Oliverio Montiel Hernandez, 51, of Paradise Road, Ruffin, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 2 pm, Sunday, April 28, 2013 at El Faro Apostólico de Walterboro, 639 South Jefferies Boulevard, Walterboro. Interment will follow in Glendale Memorial Cemetery, 2210 Mount Carmel Road, Walterboro. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1...

Vicky Sanders

Vicky Sanders

Apr 24, 2013

Mrs. Jean Victoria Sanders, affectionately known as all by "Vicky", age 63, of Charleston Highway in the Mashawville community of Walterboro, entered into rest Wednesday morning, April 24, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Agape Hospice. Funeral services will be conducted 11 o'clock Friday morning, April 26, 2013, from Sandy Dam United...

Veda Polk

Veda Polk

Apr 24, 2013

Mrs. Veda Louise Tuten Polk, 77, of Ashton Road, Islandton, entered into rest Wednesday morning, April 24, 2013, at a nursing facility in North Augusta. She was the widow of Mr. Robert A. Polk. Funeral services will be conducted 11 oÂ’clock Saturday morning, April 27, 2013, from Rice Patch Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 15246 Sniders Highway, Islandton. The Reverend...

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

Ruby Dees

Ruby Dees

May 14, 2013

Mrs. Ruby Risher Bryan Dees, 92, of the Ashley River Plantation in Charleston, entered into rest Tuesday evening, May 14, 2013, at the Roper Hospital in Charleston. During her life she was twice married, first to the late Mr. Edward Griffin Bryan, Sr. and secondly to the late Mr. Bethel Dees, Jr. Funeral services will be conducted 11 oÂ’clock Saturday...

David Beach

David Beach

May 14, 2013

Mr. David Wayne Beach, 54, of Jones Swamp Road, Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, May 14, 2013. A memorial celebration of his life will be conducted 6 oÂ’clock Saturday evening, May 18, 2013, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. The family will receive friends following the funeral ceremony until 8 oÂ’clock that evening in The...

Rusty Phillips

Rusty Phillips

May 13, 2013

Mr. Russell Thomas Phillips, Jr., affectionately known by all as "Rusty", age 49, of 105 Phillips Pharm Trail Ruffin, entered into rest Monday afternoon, May 13, 2013 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, May 17, 2013, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. The Reverend Frederick Davis officiating. Interment will...

Debra Blocker

Debra Blocker

May 9, 2013

Mrs. Debra Gail Blocker, affectionately known as “Debbie”, age 56, of Snider’s Highway, Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday evening, May 9, 2013, at Roper Hospital in Charleston. Born July 13, 1956, a native of Dayton, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late William Blocker and the late Vera Blocker. She was employed by the Colleton County School District, where...

William Homer O'Quinn

William Homer O'Quinn

May 8, 2013

Mr. William Homer OÂ’Quinn, 82, of Dantzler Lane, Walterboro, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at his residence under the care of Agape Hospice. Funeral services will be held 2 pm, Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Faith Baptist Church, 85 Hendersonville Highway, Walterboro. Interment will be held privately. Mr. OÂ’Quinn was born November 25, 1930 in...

Eugene Vanosdall

Eugene Vanosdall

May 6, 2013

Mr. Eugene Clarence Vanosdall, affectionately known by all as "Mr. Gene", age 90, of Van Dyke Road, Cottageville, entered into rest Monday morning, May 6, 2013, at his residence under the care of Intrepid Hospice. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Mildred Florence Vanosdall. Born October 7, 1922, a native of Greeley County, Nebraska, he was one...

Patricia Shunk

Patricia Shunk

May 6, 2013

Biography

Mrs. Patricia Boyce Shunk, 89, of Klein Street in Walterboro, departed this earthly life Monday morning, May 6, 2013, at the Oakwood Health Care Center in Walterboro. She was the wife of sixty-seven years to the late Mr. Richard Durborow Shunk. Funeral services will be conducted 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, May 12, 2013, from the Walterboro Kingdom Hall...

Russell Clark

Russell Clark

May 5, 2013

Mr. Russell David Clark, affectionately known by all as “Rusty”, age 52, of Powder Horn Road, Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday morning, May 5, 2013, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. Funeral services will be conducted 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon, May 9, 2013, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. The Reverend Tina Sweet officiating. Interment...

Keith Faulkenberry

Keith Faulkenberry

May 4, 2013

Mr. Keith Joseph Faulkenberry, 34, of Poplar Street, Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday evening, May 4, 2013, at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee from injuries sustained during an automobile accident. Funeral services will be conducted 4 oÂ’clock Saturday afternoon, May 11, 2013, from Welch Creek Baptist Church Tabernacle, 536 Welch Creek Road, Walterboro. Pastor James Baker officiating. Interment...

Maude Castor

Maude Castor

May 3, 2013

Mrs. Maude Martin Castor, 92, of Walterboro, died Friday, May 3, 2013 at Pepperhill Nursing Facility in Aiken. She was the widow of Lester Castor. Graveside funeral services will be held 3 pm, Sunday, May 5, 2013 at DoctorÂ’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Castor was born October 23, 1920 in Walterboro and was a daughter of the late Bradie...

Henry Rorer, Jr

Henry Rorer, Jr

May 2, 2013

Biography

Mr. Henry Ernest Rorer, Jr., 86, of Forest Circle Road, Walterboro, and also a resident of the Veteran's Victory House in Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday evening, May 2, 2013, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro under the care of Odyssey Hospice. Born October 15, 1926, a native of Lynchburg, Virginia, he was a son of the...

Shirley Fowler

Shirley Fowler

Apr 30, 2013

Mrs. Shirley Fowler, of Nixville, entered into rest Tuesday morning, April 20, 2013, at Roper Hospital in Charleston. There will be no service. Arrangements were by our Varnville-Hampton Chapel, 803.943.5016.

Beverly Ann Fowler Green

Beverly Ann Fowler Green

Apr 29, 2013

Mrs. Beverly Ann Fowler Green, 72, of Briarleaf Circle, Walterboro, entered into rest Monday morning, April 29, 2013, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11 oÂ’clock Thursday morning, May 2, 2013, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. The Reverend David Jackson, The Reverend Walt Ballenger, and The Reverend James Pedigo officiating. Interment will follow...

Irene Georgia Carter

Irene Georgia Carter

Apr 27, 2013

Mrs. Irene Georgia Carter, 82, of Ruffin, entered into eternal rest Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Colleton Medical Center. She was first married to the late James Harrison “Harry” Georgia and secondly to the late Bennie Carter. A memorial service will be held 4 pm, Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home, Walterboro Chapel....

Dora Joan Reece

Dora Joan Reece

Apr 26, 2013

Mrs. Dora Joan Reece, 76, of Long Bourne Way, Summerville, entered into rest Friday evening, April 26, 2013, at Trident Medical Center in Charleston. Funeral services will be conducted 11 am, Monday morning, April 29, 2013, at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home, Walterboro Chapel. Entombment will follow in Glendale Memorial Cemetery Chapel Mausoleum, 2210 Mount Carmel Road,...

Rae Polk

Rae Polk

Apr 25, 2013

Mrs. Rae Gibson Polk, 78, of 1932 Ashton Road, Islandton, entered into rest Thursday morning, April 25, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Amedisys Hospice. Funeral services will be conducted 3:30 Saturday afternoon, April 27, 2013, from Rice Patch Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 15246 Sniders Highway, Islandton. The Reverend Dr. Larry...

Myrtle Gaskins

Myrtle Gaskins

Apr 25, 2013

Mrs. Myrtle Durr Gaskins, 70, of Ruffin, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Trident Medical Center. She was the widow of William Earl Gaskins. Graveside funeral services will be held 2 pm, Monday, April 29, 2013 at Gaskins Family Cemetery. Mrs. Gaskins was born May 9, 1942 in Charleston County, SC and was a daughter of the late John Abel...

Oliverio Hernandez

Oliverio Hernandez

Apr 25, 2013

Mr. Oliverio Montiel Hernandez, 51, of Paradise Road, Ruffin, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 2 pm, Sunday, April 28, 2013 at El Faro Apostólico de Walterboro, 639 South Jefferies Boulevard, Walterboro. Interment will follow in Glendale Memorial Cemetery, 2210 Mount Carmel Road, Walterboro. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1...

Vicky Sanders

Vicky Sanders

Apr 24, 2013

Mrs. Jean Victoria Sanders, affectionately known as all by "Vicky", age 63, of Charleston Highway in the Mashawville community of Walterboro, entered into rest Wednesday morning, April 24, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Agape Hospice. Funeral services will be conducted 11 o'clock Friday morning, April 26, 2013, from Sandy Dam United...

Veda Polk

Veda Polk

Apr 24, 2013

Mrs. Veda Louise Tuten Polk, 77, of Ashton Road, Islandton, entered into rest Wednesday morning, April 24, 2013, at a nursing facility in North Augusta. She was the widow of Mr. Robert A. Polk. Funeral services will be conducted 11 oÂ’clock Saturday morning, April 27, 2013, from Rice Patch Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 15246 Sniders Highway, Islandton. The Reverend...