Obituaries


Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Carol Hermann

Carol Hermann

Jan 7, 2024

Carol F. Hermann, 75, of Walterboro, was unexpectedly called to her eternal home on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Carol was born January 5, 1949, in Hudson, Ohio to the late Caroline (nee Wurster) and Willard F. Stewart.

Educated in the schools of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Carol excelled in her studies as an honor graduate and...

Suzanna Cox

Suzanna Cox

Jan 5, 2024

Ms. Suzanna Leigh Cox, 37, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday afternoon, January 5, 2024, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Born December 30, 1986, in Mount Pleasant, she was the daughter of Daniel Len Cox, Sr. and Susan Strickland Cox.  She attended Refuge Church in Walterboro.  After completing the first cosmetology school...

Marshall Fisk

Marshall Fisk

Jan 4, 2024

Mr. Eddie Marshall Fisk, 85, of Lodge, entered into rest eternal Thursday morning, January 4, 2024, at Colleton Medical Center.

Born September 7, 1938, in the Willow Swamp community of Colleton County, he was a son of the late Jacob Eddie Fisk and Lois McMillan Fisk.  He served his country faithfully in the United States Navy and...

Donald Williams, Sr.

Donald Williams, Sr.

Jan 4, 2024

Mr. Donald Wayne Williams, Sr., 91, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, January 4, 2024, at his residence.  He was the husband of the late Mary Allred Williams, to whom he was married 68 years at the time of her passing in July of 2023.

Born March 13, 1932, in Bennettsville, he was the son of...

Joseph Belger

Joseph Belger

Jan 3, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Hugh Belger, Sr., 92, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away January 3, 2024, at home. He was born in Hemingway, South Carolina on November 17, 1931, to the late William Jake Belger, Sr. and Wista Haselden Belger. He married Dorothy McMillian on June 26, 1955, and she preceded him in death on March 17, 2007.

Those...

Sadie Frances Muller Murdaugh

Sadie Frances Muller Murdaugh

Jan 3, 2024

Sadie Frances Muller Murdaugh heard the Master’s call on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at her residence in Smoaks, and touched the hand of God, leaving earth for a home above. Her wings were ready; we were not.

Ms. Sadie, or “Nana” as she was called by her family and friends, was born in Colleton County on June...

Savannah Morrison

Savannah Morrison

Jan 2, 2024

Miss Savannah Dawn Morrison, 29, of Round O, entered into rest Tuesday, January 2, 2023, at her residence.

Born April 27, 1994 in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Mrs. Laura Jean Putman and the late Mr. Douglas McCarthy Morrison.  In her younger years, Savannah always played softball for the teams that was under the...

Damen Hiers

Damen Hiers

Dec 30, 2023

Damen Storm Hiers, age 3, entered into eternal rest Saturday, December 30, 2023.

Born January 7, 2020, in Colleton County, he was the son of Shanon Storm Hiers and Alicia Marie Truax. Damen, who was lovingly called “Mini Hero” by his mother, was a little ray of sunshine who was bold, intelligent, intuitive, and loving.

...

Billy Strickland

Billy Strickland

Dec 30, 2023

Billy Carl Strickland, 66, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Saturday, December 30, 2023, at his residence.

No arrangements will be held.

Arrangements by: 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.

Shay Shuford

Shay Shuford

Dec 30, 2023

Ms. Mica Shaynelle Shuford, affectionately known as “Shay”, 35, of Cottageville, entered into rest Saturday, December 30, 2023.  She was born March 3, 1988, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Surviving are: her mother and stepfather, David and Dawn Shough of Des Moines, Iowa; children, Austin Mixon of Great Falls, Keirston Mixon of Great Falls, Gabbi Mixon of Great...

Mark Ruppe

Mark Ruppe

Dec 29, 2023

Mr. Mark Eric Ruppe, 59, of Bamberg, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, December 29, 2023, at Colleton Medical Center.

Born March 2, 1964, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Johnny Thomas Ruppe, Sr. and Nancy Anders Ruppe.  He served his country in the United States Navy.  He enjoyed fishing and...

Elizabeth Borges

Elizabeth Borges

Dec 27, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth Borges entered into rest Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Arrangements by The Brice Herndon Crematory.

Myra Lightsey Kitchings

Myra Lightsey Kitchings

Dec 27, 2023

Mrs. Myra Louise Lightsey Kitchings, 89, entered into eternal rest on December 27, 2023  at Magnolias of Walterboro, while under the care of Amedysis Hospice. She was the wife of the late Leonard Kitchings, to whom she was married to for 64 years.

Born June 17, 1934 in Estill, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the...

Russell Jenkins

Russell Jenkins

Dec 24, 2023

Russell Joseph Jenkins, 80, of Estill, entered into eternal rest Sunday, December 24, 2023.

No arrangements have been made at this time.

Arrangements by: THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, VARNVILLE-HAMPTON CHAPEL, 1074 Yemassee  Highway, Varnville, South Carolina, 29944.  Visit the guestbook online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.

Kaye Elliott

Kaye Elliott

Dec 24, 2023

Mrs. Kaye Harvey Elliott, 71, of Early Branch, entered into eternal rest Sunday evening, December 24, 2023, at Hilton Head Hospital.

Born April 20, 1952, in Hampton, she was the daughter of the late Ellis Crawford Harvey and Lena Elizabeth Pope Harvey.  Kaye, affectionately known to many as “KK”, loved unconditionally and whole heartedly.  She was known...

Sara Achaia Godley Hunter

Sara Achaia Godley Hunter

Dec 24, 2023

Mrs. Sara Achaia Godley Hunter, 91, of Hampton, entered her eternal home Sunday morning, December 24, 2023, at Hampton Regional Medical Center, after an extended illness.  She was the widow of James Marion “Jim” Hunter.

Born May 19, 1932, in Colleton County, she was the daughter of the late Donald Sherman Godley and Sarah Elizabeth Polk Godley. ...

Lib Bennett

Lib Bennett

Dec 23, 2023

Mrs. Dorith Elizabeth Thompson Bennett passed away peacefully Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the age of 97.  She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.

“Mama Dinkie”,as she was so affectionally called, was always there when her children needed her. She was known for being a wonderful cook and nobody left her home hungry. She...

Carl Wilson

Carl Wilson

Dec 23, 2023

Mr. Carl Kenneth Wilson, 84, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday, December 23, 2023, at the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro.

Born October 3, 1939, in Colleton County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Charlie Edgar Wilson and the late Effie Knowles Wilson Quinn.  Carl was an entrepreneur, having over the years, operated many...

Alice Maybin

Alice Maybin

Dec 23, 2023

Mrs. Alice Charpia Padgett Maybin, 88, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday morning, December 23, 2023, at her residence.   She was twice married, first to the late Mr. Chris Padgett and secondly to the late Mr. Walter Maybin.

Born January 23, 1935, in Dorchester County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Elbert Victor Charpia...

Elizabeth Hardee

Elizabeth Hardee

Dec 22, 2023

Elizabeth Louise Hardee, 75, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday, December 22, 2023, at her residence.

No arrangements have been made 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.

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

Carol Hermann

Carol Hermann

Jan 7, 2024

Carol F. Hermann, 75, of Walterboro, was unexpectedly called to her eternal home on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Carol was born January 5, 1949, in Hudson, Ohio to the late Caroline (nee Wurster) and Willard F. Stewart.

Educated in the schools of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Carol excelled in her studies as an honor graduate and...

Suzanna Cox

Suzanna Cox

Jan 5, 2024

Ms. Suzanna Leigh Cox, 37, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday afternoon, January 5, 2024, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Born December 30, 1986, in Mount Pleasant, she was the daughter of Daniel Len Cox, Sr. and Susan Strickland Cox.  She attended Refuge Church in Walterboro.  After completing the first cosmetology school...

Marshall Fisk

Marshall Fisk

Jan 4, 2024

Mr. Eddie Marshall Fisk, 85, of Lodge, entered into rest eternal Thursday morning, January 4, 2024, at Colleton Medical Center.

Born September 7, 1938, in the Willow Swamp community of Colleton County, he was a son of the late Jacob Eddie Fisk and Lois McMillan Fisk.  He served his country faithfully in the United States Navy and...

Donald Williams, Sr.

Donald Williams, Sr.

Jan 4, 2024

Mr. Donald Wayne Williams, Sr., 91, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, January 4, 2024, at his residence.  He was the husband of the late Mary Allred Williams, to whom he was married 68 years at the time of her passing in July of 2023.

Born March 13, 1932, in Bennettsville, he was the son of...

Joseph Belger

Joseph Belger

Jan 3, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Hugh Belger, Sr., 92, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away January 3, 2024, at home. He was born in Hemingway, South Carolina on November 17, 1931, to the late William Jake Belger, Sr. and Wista Haselden Belger. He married Dorothy McMillian on June 26, 1955, and she preceded him in death on March 17, 2007.

Those...

Sadie Frances Muller Murdaugh

Sadie Frances Muller Murdaugh

Jan 3, 2024

Sadie Frances Muller Murdaugh heard the Master’s call on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at her residence in Smoaks, and touched the hand of God, leaving earth for a home above. Her wings were ready; we were not.

Ms. Sadie, or “Nana” as she was called by her family and friends, was born in Colleton County on June...

Savannah Morrison

Savannah Morrison

Jan 2, 2024

Miss Savannah Dawn Morrison, 29, of Round O, entered into rest Tuesday, January 2, 2023, at her residence.

Born April 27, 1994 in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Mrs. Laura Jean Putman and the late Mr. Douglas McCarthy Morrison.  In her younger years, Savannah always played softball for the teams that was under the...

Damen Hiers

Damen Hiers

Dec 30, 2023

Damen Storm Hiers, age 3, entered into eternal rest Saturday, December 30, 2023.

Born January 7, 2020, in Colleton County, he was the son of Shanon Storm Hiers and Alicia Marie Truax. Damen, who was lovingly called “Mini Hero” by his mother, was a little ray of sunshine who was bold, intelligent, intuitive, and loving.

...

Billy Strickland

Billy Strickland

Dec 30, 2023

Billy Carl Strickland, 66, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Saturday, December 30, 2023, at his residence.

No arrangements will be held.

Arrangements by: 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.

Shay Shuford

Shay Shuford

Dec 30, 2023

Ms. Mica Shaynelle Shuford, affectionately known as “Shay”, 35, of Cottageville, entered into rest Saturday, December 30, 2023.  She was born March 3, 1988, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Surviving are: her mother and stepfather, David and Dawn Shough of Des Moines, Iowa; children, Austin Mixon of Great Falls, Keirston Mixon of Great Falls, Gabbi Mixon of Great...

Mark Ruppe

Mark Ruppe

Dec 29, 2023

Mr. Mark Eric Ruppe, 59, of Bamberg, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, December 29, 2023, at Colleton Medical Center.

Born March 2, 1964, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Johnny Thomas Ruppe, Sr. and Nancy Anders Ruppe.  He served his country in the United States Navy.  He enjoyed fishing and...

Elizabeth Borges

Elizabeth Borges

Dec 27, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth Borges entered into rest Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Arrangements by The Brice Herndon Crematory.

Myra Lightsey Kitchings

Myra Lightsey Kitchings

Dec 27, 2023

Mrs. Myra Louise Lightsey Kitchings, 89, entered into eternal rest on December 27, 2023  at Magnolias of Walterboro, while under the care of Amedysis Hospice. She was the wife of the late Leonard Kitchings, to whom she was married to for 64 years.

Born June 17, 1934 in Estill, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the...

Russell Jenkins

Russell Jenkins

Dec 24, 2023

Russell Joseph Jenkins, 80, of Estill, entered into eternal rest Sunday, December 24, 2023.

No arrangements have been made at this time.

Arrangements by: THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, VARNVILLE-HAMPTON CHAPEL, 1074 Yemassee  Highway, Varnville, South Carolina, 29944.  Visit the guestbook online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.

Kaye Elliott

Kaye Elliott

Dec 24, 2023

Mrs. Kaye Harvey Elliott, 71, of Early Branch, entered into eternal rest Sunday evening, December 24, 2023, at Hilton Head Hospital.

Born April 20, 1952, in Hampton, she was the daughter of the late Ellis Crawford Harvey and Lena Elizabeth Pope Harvey.  Kaye, affectionately known to many as “KK”, loved unconditionally and whole heartedly.  She was known...

Sara Achaia Godley Hunter

Sara Achaia Godley Hunter

Dec 24, 2023

Mrs. Sara Achaia Godley Hunter, 91, of Hampton, entered her eternal home Sunday morning, December 24, 2023, at Hampton Regional Medical Center, after an extended illness.  She was the widow of James Marion “Jim” Hunter.

Born May 19, 1932, in Colleton County, she was the daughter of the late Donald Sherman Godley and Sarah Elizabeth Polk Godley. ...

Lib Bennett

Lib Bennett

Dec 23, 2023

Mrs. Dorith Elizabeth Thompson Bennett passed away peacefully Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the age of 97.  She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.

“Mama Dinkie”,as she was so affectionally called, was always there when her children needed her. She was known for being a wonderful cook and nobody left her home hungry. She...

Carl Wilson

Carl Wilson

Dec 23, 2023

Mr. Carl Kenneth Wilson, 84, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday, December 23, 2023, at the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro.

Born October 3, 1939, in Colleton County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Charlie Edgar Wilson and the late Effie Knowles Wilson Quinn.  Carl was an entrepreneur, having over the years, operated many...

Alice Maybin

Alice Maybin

Dec 23, 2023

Mrs. Alice Charpia Padgett Maybin, 88, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday morning, December 23, 2023, at her residence.   She was twice married, first to the late Mr. Chris Padgett and secondly to the late Mr. Walter Maybin.

Born January 23, 1935, in Dorchester County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Elbert Victor Charpia...

Elizabeth Hardee

Elizabeth Hardee

Dec 22, 2023

Elizabeth Louise Hardee, 75, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday, December 22, 2023, at her residence.

No arrangements have been made 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.