Obituaries


Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Thomas Shaffer

Thomas Shaffer

Dec 7, 2023

Thomas Johns Shaffer, 70, of Walterboro, SC, passed away from complications of Lewy Body Dementia on December 07, 2023.

He was born on July 23, 1953, in Evansville, IN, to the late Gerald and Anne (Ford) Shaffer. Thomas, also known as Tom, had a rich and fulfilling life. Tom's family meant the world to him. He is...

Betty Thomas

Betty Thomas

Dec 6, 2023

Mrs. Betty Ann Crosby Thomas, 88, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Wednesday evening, December 6, 2023, at Magnolia of Walterboro.  She was the wife of the late William C. “Bill” Thomas to whom she was married 62 years.

Born December 3, 1935, in Walterboro, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Hearl Crosby, Sr., Vernelle...

Susan Zeluff

Susan Zeluff

Dec 5, 2023

Susan Lynn Zeluff, affectionately known by everyone who knew her as Zeller, passed away Tuesday, December 5th, shortly after her 67th birthday.

She was born November 23,1956 in Mountain Home Arkansas to Dr. James Daniel Zeluff and Elizabeth Ann Zeluff. She and her younger sister Mary spent their early childhood in Scotland and moved to Hendersonville NC....

Matthew Mitchell

Matthew Mitchell

Dec 2, 2023

Mr. Matthew Cornelius Mitchell, 12, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Saturday afternoon, December 2, 2023, at the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital of The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Born October 28, 2011, in Aiken, South Carolina, he was known by all as “Juicy” and enjoyed country music.

During his life, he left...

Thelma Harden

Thelma Harden

Nov 30, 2023

Mrs. Thelma Herndon Harden, 95, of North Charleston, entered into eternal rest Thursday evening, November 30, 2023, at The Retreat of Summerville. She was the wife of the late Carlton Melvin Harden, Jr.

Born August 23, 1928, in Walterboro, she was a daughter of the late Hollins Eugene Herndon and Ruby Craven Herndon.  She was a longtime...

Wade Cox

Wade Cox

Nov 30, 2023

Mr. Wade “Pappy” Hampton Cox, III, 72, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Thursday evening, November 30, 2023, at his residence.

Born December 29, 1950, in Yonges Island, he was a son the of the late Wade Hampton Cox, II and Sarah Louise Stokes Cox.  He was a long-distance truck driver for many years and then went...

Gloria Godley

Gloria Godley

Nov 29, 2023

Mrs. Gloria Gibson Godley, 77, of Islandton, entered into rest eternal Wednesday evening, November 29, 2023, at Colleton Medical Center. She was the wife of the late David Lamar Godley, to whom she was married 53 years.

Born April 28, 1946, in Hampton County, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd Gibson and Edna Jones Gibson. ...

Isaac Robinson, Jr.

Isaac Robinson, Jr.

Nov 28, 2023

While courageously awaiting his Lord and Savior's return, Isaac Tuten Robinson, Jr. fell asleep and was sent on to Heaven on Monday, November 28, 2023.

Born May 12, 1962, in Hampton, he was a son of Shirley Woods Robinson and the late Isaac Tuten “Penny” Robinson, Sr.  Isaac was a loyal husband, brother, uncle and friend to...

Patricia Dilling

Patricia Dilling

Nov 27, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Jane Dilling, 95, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest Monday morning, November 27, 2023, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Clyde Eugene Dilling.

Born January 4, 1928, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, she was a daughter of the late Ole Sorenson and Martha Evarts Sorenson.  She was a member of Mount Pleasant...

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...

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

Thomas Shaffer

Thomas Shaffer

Dec 7, 2023

Thomas Johns Shaffer, 70, of Walterboro, SC, passed away from complications of Lewy Body Dementia on December 07, 2023.

He was born on July 23, 1953, in Evansville, IN, to the late Gerald and Anne (Ford) Shaffer. Thomas, also known as Tom, had a rich and fulfilling life. Tom's family meant the world to him. He is...

Betty Thomas

Betty Thomas

Dec 6, 2023

Mrs. Betty Ann Crosby Thomas, 88, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Wednesday evening, December 6, 2023, at Magnolia of Walterboro.  She was the wife of the late William C. “Bill” Thomas to whom she was married 62 years.

Born December 3, 1935, in Walterboro, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Hearl Crosby, Sr., Vernelle...

Susan Zeluff

Susan Zeluff

Dec 5, 2023

Susan Lynn Zeluff, affectionately known by everyone who knew her as Zeller, passed away Tuesday, December 5th, shortly after her 67th birthday.

She was born November 23,1956 in Mountain Home Arkansas to Dr. James Daniel Zeluff and Elizabeth Ann Zeluff. She and her younger sister Mary spent their early childhood in Scotland and moved to Hendersonville NC....

Matthew Mitchell

Matthew Mitchell

Dec 2, 2023

Mr. Matthew Cornelius Mitchell, 12, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Saturday afternoon, December 2, 2023, at the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital of The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Born October 28, 2011, in Aiken, South Carolina, he was known by all as “Juicy” and enjoyed country music.

During his life, he left...

Thelma Harden

Thelma Harden

Nov 30, 2023

Mrs. Thelma Herndon Harden, 95, of North Charleston, entered into eternal rest Thursday evening, November 30, 2023, at The Retreat of Summerville. She was the wife of the late Carlton Melvin Harden, Jr.

Born August 23, 1928, in Walterboro, she was a daughter of the late Hollins Eugene Herndon and Ruby Craven Herndon.  She was a longtime...

Wade Cox

Wade Cox

Nov 30, 2023

Mr. Wade “Pappy” Hampton Cox, III, 72, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Thursday evening, November 30, 2023, at his residence.

Born December 29, 1950, in Yonges Island, he was a son the of the late Wade Hampton Cox, II and Sarah Louise Stokes Cox.  He was a long-distance truck driver for many years and then went...

Gloria Godley

Gloria Godley

Nov 29, 2023

Mrs. Gloria Gibson Godley, 77, of Islandton, entered into rest eternal Wednesday evening, November 29, 2023, at Colleton Medical Center. She was the wife of the late David Lamar Godley, to whom she was married 53 years.

Born April 28, 1946, in Hampton County, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd Gibson and Edna Jones Gibson. ...

Isaac Robinson, Jr.

Isaac Robinson, Jr.

Nov 28, 2023

While courageously awaiting his Lord and Savior's return, Isaac Tuten Robinson, Jr. fell asleep and was sent on to Heaven on Monday, November 28, 2023.

Born May 12, 1962, in Hampton, he was a son of Shirley Woods Robinson and the late Isaac Tuten “Penny” Robinson, Sr.  Isaac was a loyal husband, brother, uncle and friend to...

Patricia Dilling

Patricia Dilling

Nov 27, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Jane Dilling, 95, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest Monday morning, November 27, 2023, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Clyde Eugene Dilling.

Born January 4, 1928, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, she was a daughter of the late Ole Sorenson and Martha Evarts Sorenson.  She was a member of Mount Pleasant...

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...