Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina
John Gilbert Merrell, Jr.
Jun 18, 2026
Mr. John Gilbert Merrell, Jr., 73, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday afternoon, June 18, 2026, at his residence.
Born March 6, 1953, in Laurel, Mississippi, he served our country faithfully in the United States Navy. He dearly loved and dedicated a great deal of his life to the Boy Scouts of America; having primarily been involved with Spartanburg Troop No....
Jennifer Ellen Harrelson
Jun 17, 2026
Miss Jennifer Ellen Harrelson, 48, of Seabrook, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 17, 2026.
Jennifer was born on September 9, 1977, in Savannah, Georgia, to Larry and Sandra Harrelson. Jennifer touched everyone who knew her with her infectious laugh and beautiful spirit. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Surviving are: her brother, Paul Harrelson; her nephew, Owen; and...
Kirby Reeves
Jun 17, 2026
Mr. William Kirby Reeves, III, 64, of Cottageville, entered into rest Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was the loving husband of thirty-eight years to the late Mrs. Melissa Johnston Reeves who died in 2019.
Born July 27, 1961, in Charleston County, South Carolina, he was the son of the late William Kirby Reeves, Jr. and the late Alice Hicks Youtsey. He...
Jimmy Hadaway, Sr.
Jun 16, 2026
Mr. James Dustyne Hadaway, Sr., known by many as “Jimmy”, age 40, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, June 16, 2026, at his residence.
Born May 8, 1986, in Walton County, Georgia, he was a son of Thomas James Hadaway and the late Pamela Robin Johnson Kinsey. He will always be remembered for his love of hunting and fishing.
Surviving in...
James William Barnes, Jr.
Jun 16, 2026
James W. Barnes, Jr., affectionately known as "JW," 74, passed away on June 16, 2026, at his residence under the care of Edisto Home Care and Hospice. He was the son of the late JW and Lois Kinard Barnes. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, generosity, and devotion to family and community.
A lifelong farmer, JW dedicated his life...
Royce Rentz
Jun 15, 2026
Mr. Royce Delma Rentz, 75, of Varnville, entered into eternal rest Monday evening, June 15, 2026, at his residence under the care of Agape Hospice.
Born May 21, 1951, in Colleton County, he was a son of the late Joseph Guilds Rentz and Norma Mave Strickland Rentz. He served his country in the United States Army. He was a dedicated and...
Berry Wayne Preacher
Jun 15, 2026
Mr. Berry Wayne Preacher, 72, of Ruffin, entered into rest Monday morning, June 15, 2026, at his residence.
Born November 18, 1953, in Colleton County, he was a son of the late William Harold Preacher, Sr. and the late Janie Pauline Fisk Preacher. He worked for many years at Asten Hill in Walterboro and was a member of Pine Grove Baptist...
Ashely Nichole Goff
Jun 14, 2026
Ashely Nichole Goff, 40, of Cottageville, entered into rest Sunday, June 14, 2026, at her residence.
A complete obituary notice is forthcoming by Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
Bill Cook
Jun 14, 2026
Mr. William Wilkins Cook, Sr., known by all as “Bill”, age 88, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, June 14, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home in Silver Hills of Walterboro. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, the light of his life for sixty-two years, Mrs. Betty Terrell Cook.
Born January 30, 1938, in Mebane, North...
Sariyah Rose Creel
Jun 12, 2026
With profound sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of our precious baby girl, Sariyah Rose, who gained her angel wings on June 12, 2026 at just three months old.
Though her time on earth was brief, Sariyah filled every moment with immeasurable love, joy, and light. Her beautiful smile, sweet coos, and precious presence brought happiness to all who...
Robert H. Michalke
Jun 12, 2026
Robert H. Michalke, age 80, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Veterans Victory House, Walterboro, South Carolina. Robert was born on June 19, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Paul M. Michalke and the late Marie L. Stork Michalke.
Robert honorably served his country in the United States Army.
Robert is survived by several very close...
Rodgernell Cattels O'Quinn
Jun 12, 2026
Mrs. Rodgernell Cattels O’Quinn, 88, of Walterboro, entered into rest Friday, June 12, 2026, at her residence. She was the loving wife of sixty-six years to the late Mr. Lucas Dean O’Quinn.
Born March 18, 1938, in Cottageville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Rodgers Cattels and the late Rosanell Hoff Dandridge Cattels. She retired as a...
Barbara Myers Bennett
Jun 9, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Ellen Myers Bennett, 88 years old, of Walterboro, entered into her heavenly home on Tuesday evening, June 9, 2026, at her residence with her beloved family by her side.
Born May 20, 1938, in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was the loving wife of the late Roy Allen Bennett. She was the daughter of the late John William Myers and...
Geneva Strickland
Jun 8, 2026
Mrs. Geneva Strickland, 90, of Ashton, entered into rest Monday evening, June 8, 2026, at Trident Medical Center in North Charleston. She was twice married, first to the late Mr. Richard Wiggins and secondly to the late Mr. Marvin Clyde Strickland.
Born February 7, 1936, in Colleton County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Lyons and the...
Roy Frank Cromwell
Jun 8, 2026
Roy Frank Cromwell, 75, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday, June 8, 2026 at Trident Medical Center. He was the loving husband of the late Gloria Nettles Cromwell.
Born September 14, 1950 in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was a son to the late Roy Cromwell and the late Mary Carn Fishburne.
Frank was a member of Faith Walterboro and was a faithful...
Christine Payne
Jun 8, 2026
Mrs. Mary Christine Payne, 89, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest, Monday morning, June 8, 2026, at her daughter’s residence. She was the wife of the late Raymond Wallace Payne.
Born December 26, 1936, in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late James David Dunagan and Lillie Victoria Williams Dunagan. She was a former weaver for JP Stevens in...
Wilma Ulmer
Jun 7, 2026
Mrs. Wilma Ulmer, 90, of Ruffin, entered into rest Sunday evening, June 7, 2026, at her daughter’s residence.
Born October 5, 1935, in Colleton County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Jesse J. Ulmer and the late Leary Mae DeWitt Ulmer. Wilma retired from CCX, formerly J.P. Stevens, in Walterboro as a Date Entry employee following thirty-one years...
Vickie Marlene Hunt-Bach
Jun 6, 2026
Walterboro – Ms. Vickie Marlene Hunt-Bach, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday, June 6, 2026 at her residence.
Born September 25, 1963 in Dickson, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late Amos Bradford and the late Dessie Stewart Bradford. Vickie was a homemaker who loved her family dearly. She was a godly woman with a true heart of gold. She...
Lydia Grace Woods
Jun 6, 2026
Miss Lydia Grace Woods, 15, of Edisto Island, entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Born April 5, 2011, in Mount Pleasant, she was a daughter of Lloyd Ray Woods, Jr. and Nicole Garner Wilson. Lydia was a rising 10th grader at Lowcountry Leadership Charter School. She was an avid volleyball player, having played for her school team and the...
Mary Bennett Williams
Jun 4, 2026
Mrs. Mary Frances Bennett Williams, 75, of Varnville, entered into eternal rest Thursday morning, June 4, 2026, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Robert Eugene Williams, Sr.
Born July 25, 1950, in Colleton County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Allen Bennett and Lela Bennett. She was a member of Deep Branch Baptist Church. Mary...
Local Obituaries in Walterboro, Ehrhardt, Varnville, and Surrounding Areas
John Gilbert Merrell, Jr.
Jun 18, 2026
Mr. John Gilbert Merrell, Jr., 73, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday afternoon, June 18, 2026, at his residence.
Born March 6, 1953, in Laurel, Mississippi, he served our country faithfully in the United States Navy. He dearly loved and dedicated a great deal of his life to the Boy Scouts of America; having primarily been involved with Spartanburg Troop No....
Jennifer Ellen Harrelson
Jun 17, 2026
Miss Jennifer Ellen Harrelson, 48, of Seabrook, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 17, 2026.
Jennifer was born on September 9, 1977, in Savannah, Georgia, to Larry and Sandra Harrelson. Jennifer touched everyone who knew her with her infectious laugh and beautiful spirit. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Surviving are: her brother, Paul Harrelson; her nephew, Owen; and...
Kirby Reeves
Jun 17, 2026
Mr. William Kirby Reeves, III, 64, of Cottageville, entered into rest Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was the loving husband of thirty-eight years to the late Mrs. Melissa Johnston Reeves who died in 2019.
Born July 27, 1961, in Charleston County, South Carolina, he was the son of the late William Kirby Reeves, Jr. and the late Alice Hicks Youtsey. He...
Jimmy Hadaway, Sr.
Jun 16, 2026
Mr. James Dustyne Hadaway, Sr., known by many as “Jimmy”, age 40, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, June 16, 2026, at his residence.
Born May 8, 1986, in Walton County, Georgia, he was a son of Thomas James Hadaway and the late Pamela Robin Johnson Kinsey. He will always be remembered for his love of hunting and fishing.
Surviving in...
James William Barnes, Jr.
Jun 16, 2026
James W. Barnes, Jr., affectionately known as "JW," 74, passed away on June 16, 2026, at his residence under the care of Edisto Home Care and Hospice. He was the son of the late JW and Lois Kinard Barnes. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, generosity, and devotion to family and community.
A lifelong farmer, JW dedicated his life...
Royce Rentz
Jun 15, 2026
Mr. Royce Delma Rentz, 75, of Varnville, entered into eternal rest Monday evening, June 15, 2026, at his residence under the care of Agape Hospice.
Born May 21, 1951, in Colleton County, he was a son of the late Joseph Guilds Rentz and Norma Mave Strickland Rentz. He served his country in the United States Army. He was a dedicated and...
Berry Wayne Preacher
Jun 15, 2026
Mr. Berry Wayne Preacher, 72, of Ruffin, entered into rest Monday morning, June 15, 2026, at his residence.
Born November 18, 1953, in Colleton County, he was a son of the late William Harold Preacher, Sr. and the late Janie Pauline Fisk Preacher. He worked for many years at Asten Hill in Walterboro and was a member of Pine Grove Baptist...
Ashely Nichole Goff
Jun 14, 2026
Ashely Nichole Goff, 40, of Cottageville, entered into rest Sunday, June 14, 2026, at her residence.
A complete obituary notice is forthcoming by Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
Bill Cook
Jun 14, 2026
Mr. William Wilkins Cook, Sr., known by all as “Bill”, age 88, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, June 14, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home in Silver Hills of Walterboro. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, the light of his life for sixty-two years, Mrs. Betty Terrell Cook.
Born January 30, 1938, in Mebane, North...
Sariyah Rose Creel
Jun 12, 2026
With profound sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of our precious baby girl, Sariyah Rose, who gained her angel wings on June 12, 2026 at just three months old.
Though her time on earth was brief, Sariyah filled every moment with immeasurable love, joy, and light. Her beautiful smile, sweet coos, and precious presence brought happiness to all who...
Robert H. Michalke
Jun 12, 2026
Robert H. Michalke, age 80, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Veterans Victory House, Walterboro, South Carolina. Robert was born on June 19, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Paul M. Michalke and the late Marie L. Stork Michalke.
Robert honorably served his country in the United States Army.
Robert is survived by several very close...
Rodgernell Cattels O'Quinn
Jun 12, 2026
Mrs. Rodgernell Cattels O’Quinn, 88, of Walterboro, entered into rest Friday, June 12, 2026, at her residence. She was the loving wife of sixty-six years to the late Mr. Lucas Dean O’Quinn.
Born March 18, 1938, in Cottageville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Rodgers Cattels and the late Rosanell Hoff Dandridge Cattels. She retired as a...
Barbara Myers Bennett
Jun 9, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Ellen Myers Bennett, 88 years old, of Walterboro, entered into her heavenly home on Tuesday evening, June 9, 2026, at her residence with her beloved family by her side.
Born May 20, 1938, in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was the loving wife of the late Roy Allen Bennett. She was the daughter of the late John William Myers and...
Geneva Strickland
Jun 8, 2026
Mrs. Geneva Strickland, 90, of Ashton, entered into rest Monday evening, June 8, 2026, at Trident Medical Center in North Charleston. She was twice married, first to the late Mr. Richard Wiggins and secondly to the late Mr. Marvin Clyde Strickland.
Born February 7, 1936, in Colleton County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Lyons and the...
Roy Frank Cromwell
Jun 8, 2026
Roy Frank Cromwell, 75, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday, June 8, 2026 at Trident Medical Center. He was the loving husband of the late Gloria Nettles Cromwell.
Born September 14, 1950 in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was a son to the late Roy Cromwell and the late Mary Carn Fishburne.
Frank was a member of Faith Walterboro and was a faithful...
Christine Payne
Jun 8, 2026
Mrs. Mary Christine Payne, 89, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest, Monday morning, June 8, 2026, at her daughter’s residence. She was the wife of the late Raymond Wallace Payne.
Born December 26, 1936, in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late James David Dunagan and Lillie Victoria Williams Dunagan. She was a former weaver for JP Stevens in...
Wilma Ulmer
Jun 7, 2026
Mrs. Wilma Ulmer, 90, of Ruffin, entered into rest Sunday evening, June 7, 2026, at her daughter’s residence.
Born October 5, 1935, in Colleton County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Jesse J. Ulmer and the late Leary Mae DeWitt Ulmer. Wilma retired from CCX, formerly J.P. Stevens, in Walterboro as a Date Entry employee following thirty-one years...
Vickie Marlene Hunt-Bach
Jun 6, 2026
Walterboro – Ms. Vickie Marlene Hunt-Bach, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday, June 6, 2026 at her residence.
Born September 25, 1963 in Dickson, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late Amos Bradford and the late Dessie Stewart Bradford. Vickie was a homemaker who loved her family dearly. She was a godly woman with a true heart of gold. She...
Lydia Grace Woods
Jun 6, 2026
Miss Lydia Grace Woods, 15, of Edisto Island, entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Born April 5, 2011, in Mount Pleasant, she was a daughter of Lloyd Ray Woods, Jr. and Nicole Garner Wilson. Lydia was a rising 10th grader at Lowcountry Leadership Charter School. She was an avid volleyball player, having played for her school team and the...
Mary Bennett Williams
Jun 4, 2026
Mrs. Mary Frances Bennett Williams, 75, of Varnville, entered into eternal rest Thursday morning, June 4, 2026, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Robert Eugene Williams, Sr.
Born July 25, 1950, in Colleton County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Allen Bennett and Lela Bennett. She was a member of Deep Branch Baptist Church. Mary...
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