Obituaries


Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Diane Smoak

Diane Smoak

Nov 25, 2023

Mrs. Diane Robertson Smoak, 73, of Cottageville, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, November 25, 2023, at her residence.

Born May 20, 1950, in Walterboro, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd Robertson and Bernice Hoff Robertson.  She was a devoted and faithful member of North Pentecostal Holiness Church.  She was dedicated to the work and...

Joseph Lincoln Mire

Joseph Lincoln Mire

Nov 22, 2023

Mr. Joseph Lincoln Mire, known affectionately to many as “Mr. Joe”, age 91, of Walterboro, entered into rest eternal Wednesday evening, November 22, 2023, at the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro.  He was first married to the late Thelma Catterton Mire and secondly to the late Jo-Jhan Hiott Barry Mire.

Born September 16, 1932, in Acadia Parish,...

Doris Drawdy

Doris Drawdy

Nov 21, 2023

Mrs. Doris Ruth Freeman Drawdy, affectionately known to everyone as “Dot”, 85, of Brunson, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, November 21, 2023, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Jack Marvin Drawdy.

Born November 29, 1937, in Beaufort, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Hamilton Freeman and Nellie Riddick Freeman.  She...

Barbara Snelgrove

Barbara Snelgrove

Nov 20, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Raye Inabinet Snelgrove, 81, of Round O, entered into eternal rest Monday, November 20, 2023, at Medical University of South Carolina.

Born January  24, 1942, in Mount Holly, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Emanuel Pooser Inabinet, Jr. and Mary Jeanette Sams Inabinet.  She was a member of Grover United Methodist Church.  ...

Richard Roderick

Richard Roderick

Nov 17, 2023

Richard Deen Roderick, 70, of Smoaks, entered into eternal rest Friday, November 17, 2023, at Colleton Medical Center.

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, South Carolina, 29488.  Visit the guestbook online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.

Trevor Charles Anderson

Trevor Charles Anderson

Nov 17, 2023

Trevor Charles Anderson, 36, of Walterboro, passed away on November 17, 2023, in Charleston, South Carolina.

Born October 13, 1987, in Tacoma, Washington, he was a son of Tim Anderson and Leisa Lawrence.  Trevor grew up in Walterboro, South Carolina, attending Walterboro High School where he marched in the Band of Blue playing the Trombone Baritone. He...

Jane Parker Raben

Jane Parker Raben

Nov 17, 2023

Mrs. Jane Parker Raben, 92, of Ellijay, Georgia, entered into rest Friday evening, November 17, 2023.   She was the wife of the late Mr. Louis William Raben, III.

Born October 15, 1931, in Hampton, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late William J. Parker and the late Mae Reeves Parker.  She was a devoted homemaker...

Wayne Hiers

Wayne Hiers

Nov 16, 2023

Mr. Robert Wayne Hiers, 68, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Thursday evening, November 16, 2023, at Colleton Medical Center.

Born July 14, 1955, in Walterboro, he was a son of the late Sibyl S. Hiers and Irene Johnson Hiers.  He was a retired driver for Carmichael Oil in Walterboro.  After retirement, he worked at a plantation...

Tony Cruz

Tony Cruz

Nov 14, 2023

Mr. Antonio C. Cruz, Jr., affectionately known to everyone as “Tony”, 57, of Varnville, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, November 14, 2023, at his residence.

Born May 13, 1966, in Lakewood, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Antonio Cruz, Sr. and Nita Ellen Cruz Mills.  Tony was a simple man who loved his...

Timothy Norman Sutton

Timothy Norman Sutton

Nov 9, 2023

Timothy Norman Sutton, 64, of Hampton, passed away following an illness Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Memorial Health in Savannah.

Born October 22, 1959, in San Antonio, Texas, he was a son of the late William Norman Sutton and Mary Lee Harrison Sutton.

In addition to being a Volunteer Fireman and First Responder, Tim worked...

Sarah Delane Wilson

Sarah Delane Wilson

Nov 7, 2023

Sarah Delane Byrd Wilson, 76, of Summerville, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at her residence.  Born March 19, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Fletcher C. Byrd and Ruth Sweatman Byrd.

She is survived by her brother, Douglas Fletcher Byrd.

She is preceded in death by a brother, Hugh Charlies...

Zenith Carpenter

Zenith Carpenter

Nov 7, 2023

Zenith Patricia Carpenter, 81, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest surrounded by family Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at her residence.

Born November 11, 1941, in Jasper County, she was a daughter of the late Everette H. Dyal and Daisey Cleland Dyal.

Zenith was a member of the First Assembly of God, and the past president...

Larry Gene Mcclanahan

Larry Gene Mcclanahan

Nov 5, 2023

Larry Gene McClanahan, 75, of Cottageville, passed away following an illness Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center.

Born April 19, 1948, in St. Albans, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Lemuel Wesley McClanahan and Audrey Ercyl Womack McClanahan.

In his early life, he was a member of...

Mary Phillips

Mary Phillips

Nov 5, 2023

Mrs. Mary Irene Cook Phillips, 83, of Varnville, entered into eternal rest Sunday afternoon, November 5, 2023, at The Oaks of Beaufort.  She was the wife of the late Thurmond Govan Phillips.

Born August 21, 1940, in Hampton County, she was a daughter of the late Jessie Cook and Irene Reid Cook.  She was a retired employee...

Harvey Prescott

Harvey Prescott

Nov 5, 2023

Mr. Harvey Glen Prescott, 69, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday evening, November 5, 2023, at his residence.

Born October 14, 1954, in Germany, he was a son of the late Harvey Leon Prescott and Hazel Benton Robertson.  Harvey was a truck driver for over 35 years, having worked for John Smith Jr. Logging and Ralph...

Gerald Paulsen

Gerald Paulsen

Nov 4, 2023

Gerald Ray Paulsen, 80, of Edisto, entered into eternal rest Saturday, November 4, 2023, at his residence.

Arrangements will be held in Oakland, Nebraska.

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.

Drema Carter

Drema Carter

Nov 3, 2023

Mrs. Drema Ann Sanders Carter, 74, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest Friday, November 3, 2023, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late John William “Johnny” Carter, to whom she was married 52 years.

Born November 8, 1948, in Beckley, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Louis Sanders and Lucille Murdock...

Debra Ann Edmonds

Debra Ann Edmonds

Oct 31, 2023

Debra Ann Ore Edmonds slipped away from this earth's hold into her Savior's arms on October 10, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents James Ore and Thelma Wilson Ore. Her siblings Robert Ore and Bobby Ore. Her children Bubba Levens Jr. and Jeffrey Edmonds Jr..

She is survived by her siblings, Joann...

Debra Martin Bridge

Debra Martin Bridge

Oct 28, 2023

Mrs. Debra Martin Bridge, 69, of Ridgeville, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, October 28, 2023, at Roper Hospital in Charleston.

Born March 29, 1954, in Charleston, she was a daughter of the late Rollin McCloud Martin and Maude Taylor Martin.  She was a retired clerk from the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles in St. George. ...

Marla Jean Boatwright

Marla Jean Boatwright

Oct 27, 2023

Mrs. Marla Jean Boatwright, 70, of Yemassee, entered into rest Friday afternoon, October 27, 2023, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born November 6, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Hubert Greer O’Brien and Gwendolyn Crosby O’Brien.  She worked in the vending and food service industry and will always be remembered for her strong...

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

Diane Smoak

Diane Smoak

Nov 25, 2023

Mrs. Diane Robertson Smoak, 73, of Cottageville, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, November 25, 2023, at her residence.

Born May 20, 1950, in Walterboro, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd Robertson and Bernice Hoff Robertson.  She was a devoted and faithful member of North Pentecostal Holiness Church.  She was dedicated to the work and...

Joseph Lincoln Mire

Joseph Lincoln Mire

Nov 22, 2023

Mr. Joseph Lincoln Mire, known affectionately to many as “Mr. Joe”, age 91, of Walterboro, entered into rest eternal Wednesday evening, November 22, 2023, at the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro.  He was first married to the late Thelma Catterton Mire and secondly to the late Jo-Jhan Hiott Barry Mire.

Born September 16, 1932, in Acadia Parish,...

Doris Drawdy

Doris Drawdy

Nov 21, 2023

Mrs. Doris Ruth Freeman Drawdy, affectionately known to everyone as “Dot”, 85, of Brunson, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, November 21, 2023, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Jack Marvin Drawdy.

Born November 29, 1937, in Beaufort, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Hamilton Freeman and Nellie Riddick Freeman.  She...

Barbara Snelgrove

Barbara Snelgrove

Nov 20, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Raye Inabinet Snelgrove, 81, of Round O, entered into eternal rest Monday, November 20, 2023, at Medical University of South Carolina.

Born January  24, 1942, in Mount Holly, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Emanuel Pooser Inabinet, Jr. and Mary Jeanette Sams Inabinet.  She was a member of Grover United Methodist Church.  ...

Richard Roderick

Richard Roderick

Nov 17, 2023

Richard Deen Roderick, 70, of Smoaks, entered into eternal rest Friday, November 17, 2023, at Colleton Medical Center.

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, South Carolina, 29488.  Visit the guestbook online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.

Trevor Charles Anderson

Trevor Charles Anderson

Nov 17, 2023

Trevor Charles Anderson, 36, of Walterboro, passed away on November 17, 2023, in Charleston, South Carolina.

Born October 13, 1987, in Tacoma, Washington, he was a son of Tim Anderson and Leisa Lawrence.  Trevor grew up in Walterboro, South Carolina, attending Walterboro High School where he marched in the Band of Blue playing the Trombone Baritone. He...

Jane Parker Raben

Jane Parker Raben

Nov 17, 2023

Mrs. Jane Parker Raben, 92, of Ellijay, Georgia, entered into rest Friday evening, November 17, 2023.   She was the wife of the late Mr. Louis William Raben, III.

Born October 15, 1931, in Hampton, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late William J. Parker and the late Mae Reeves Parker.  She was a devoted homemaker...

Wayne Hiers

Wayne Hiers

Nov 16, 2023

Mr. Robert Wayne Hiers, 68, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Thursday evening, November 16, 2023, at Colleton Medical Center.

Born July 14, 1955, in Walterboro, he was a son of the late Sibyl S. Hiers and Irene Johnson Hiers.  He was a retired driver for Carmichael Oil in Walterboro.  After retirement, he worked at a plantation...

Tony Cruz

Tony Cruz

Nov 14, 2023

Mr. Antonio C. Cruz, Jr., affectionately known to everyone as “Tony”, 57, of Varnville, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, November 14, 2023, at his residence.

Born May 13, 1966, in Lakewood, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Antonio Cruz, Sr. and Nita Ellen Cruz Mills.  Tony was a simple man who loved his...

Timothy Norman Sutton

Timothy Norman Sutton

Nov 9, 2023

Timothy Norman Sutton, 64, of Hampton, passed away following an illness Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Memorial Health in Savannah.

Born October 22, 1959, in San Antonio, Texas, he was a son of the late William Norman Sutton and Mary Lee Harrison Sutton.

In addition to being a Volunteer Fireman and First Responder, Tim worked...

Sarah Delane Wilson

Sarah Delane Wilson

Nov 7, 2023

Sarah Delane Byrd Wilson, 76, of Summerville, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at her residence.  Born March 19, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Fletcher C. Byrd and Ruth Sweatman Byrd.

She is survived by her brother, Douglas Fletcher Byrd.

She is preceded in death by a brother, Hugh Charlies...

Zenith Carpenter

Zenith Carpenter

Nov 7, 2023

Zenith Patricia Carpenter, 81, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest surrounded by family Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at her residence.

Born November 11, 1941, in Jasper County, she was a daughter of the late Everette H. Dyal and Daisey Cleland Dyal.

Zenith was a member of the First Assembly of God, and the past president...

Larry Gene Mcclanahan

Larry Gene Mcclanahan

Nov 5, 2023

Larry Gene McClanahan, 75, of Cottageville, passed away following an illness Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center.

Born April 19, 1948, in St. Albans, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Lemuel Wesley McClanahan and Audrey Ercyl Womack McClanahan.

In his early life, he was a member of...

Mary Phillips

Mary Phillips

Nov 5, 2023

Mrs. Mary Irene Cook Phillips, 83, of Varnville, entered into eternal rest Sunday afternoon, November 5, 2023, at The Oaks of Beaufort.  She was the wife of the late Thurmond Govan Phillips.

Born August 21, 1940, in Hampton County, she was a daughter of the late Jessie Cook and Irene Reid Cook.  She was a retired employee...

Harvey Prescott

Harvey Prescott

Nov 5, 2023

Mr. Harvey Glen Prescott, 69, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday evening, November 5, 2023, at his residence.

Born October 14, 1954, in Germany, he was a son of the late Harvey Leon Prescott and Hazel Benton Robertson.  Harvey was a truck driver for over 35 years, having worked for John Smith Jr. Logging and Ralph...

Gerald Paulsen

Gerald Paulsen

Nov 4, 2023

Gerald Ray Paulsen, 80, of Edisto, entered into eternal rest Saturday, November 4, 2023, at his residence.

Arrangements will be held in Oakland, Nebraska.

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.

Drema Carter

Drema Carter

Nov 3, 2023

Mrs. Drema Ann Sanders Carter, 74, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest Friday, November 3, 2023, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late John William “Johnny” Carter, to whom she was married 52 years.

Born November 8, 1948, in Beckley, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Louis Sanders and Lucille Murdock...

Debra Ann Edmonds

Debra Ann Edmonds

Oct 31, 2023

Debra Ann Ore Edmonds slipped away from this earth's hold into her Savior's arms on October 10, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents James Ore and Thelma Wilson Ore. Her siblings Robert Ore and Bobby Ore. Her children Bubba Levens Jr. and Jeffrey Edmonds Jr..

She is survived by her siblings, Joann...

Debra Martin Bridge

Debra Martin Bridge

Oct 28, 2023

Mrs. Debra Martin Bridge, 69, of Ridgeville, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, October 28, 2023, at Roper Hospital in Charleston.

Born March 29, 1954, in Charleston, she was a daughter of the late Rollin McCloud Martin and Maude Taylor Martin.  She was a retired clerk from the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles in St. George. ...

Marla Jean Boatwright

Marla Jean Boatwright

Oct 27, 2023

Mrs. Marla Jean Boatwright, 70, of Yemassee, entered into rest Friday afternoon, October 27, 2023, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born November 6, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Hubert Greer O’Brien and Gwendolyn Crosby O’Brien.  She worked in the vending and food service industry and will always be remembered for her strong...