May 2, 2024

Mrs. Nancy Padgett Gooding, 73, of Lodge, entered into eternal rest Thursday morning, May 2, 2024, at Trident Medical Center.

Born February 24, 1951, in Colleton County, she was a daughter of the late Christopher “Sonny” Padgett and Zelma McMillan Padgett.  Mrs. Nancy was the retired Administrative Assistant for American Forest Management, where she had worked for...

May 1, 2024

Mr. James Edward Prince, affectionately known to everyone as “Gator”, 46, of Estill, entered into eternal rest, Wednesday morning, May 1, 2024, at his residence.

Born September 4, 1977, in Hampton County, he was the son of Judy Elaine Prince.  He was a member of Nixville Baptist Church.  He was an avid Atlanta Braves baseball fan and...

May 1, 2024

Mr. Michael Anthony Morris, Jr., 41, of Cottageville, entered into rest Wednesday morning, May 1, 2024, at his residence while under Hospice care and surrounded by his loving family.

Born January 5, 1983, in Orange Park, Florida, he was a son of Michael Anthony Morris, Sr. and Carlene Kaye Bunton.  He worked with Four Holes Sales and...

Apr 30, 2024

Bobby James Beach, 73, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest in the comfort of his own home Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Bobby was born November 7, 1949, in Colleton County to the late Bud Beach and Emmadell Evans.

Known as “Peepaw”, and his CB Handle “Doe Slayer”, Bobby was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran who loved...

Apr 28, 2024

Mr. Daniel Edward Winstead, affectionately known to everyone as “Danny”, 78, of North Charleston, entered into eternal rest Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Born November 1, 1945, in Ridgeland, he was a son of the late Samuel Edward Winstead and Blanche Altman Winstead.  He was raised in Hampton, South...

Apr 28, 2024

Donald Ray Hill, 66, of Walterboro, passed away at his residence Sunday, April 28, 2024 surrounded by his family. Ray was born May 20, 1957, in El Paso, Texas to the late Geneva Singletary Rudd and Johnny Hill. He worked for J.H. Hiers Construction Company for many years and was known by his CB Handle as “Fat Cat”

Apr 25, 2024

Mr. Robert Stanley Wiggins, known by all as “Cotton”, age 74, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday afternoon, April 25, 2024, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.    He was the husband of the late Janice Rahn Wiggins to whom he was married to for forty-seven years.

Born January 9, 1950, in Colleton County, he was a...

Apr 25, 2024

Mrs. Peggy Barnes Stiltz, 77, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest, Thursday morning, April 25, 2024, at Pruitt Healthcare in Estill.  She was the wife of the late Richard Stiltz.

Born December 30, 1946, in Allendale, she was a daughter of the late James William Barnes, Sr. and Lois Kinard Barnes.  She was a member of Ehrhardt...

Apr 24, 2024

Diane Ellen O'Neill, 42, of Round O, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at her residence.

Surviving are: her daughters, Secilia Spahn and Savannah Spahn; a sister, Dorothy Ruth Beach and her husband Ralph; a niece, Tabatha Miller; and a nephew, Thomas Groves and his wife Shani.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will...

Apr 23, 2024

Alton Lee Matthews, Jr., known by everyone as “Augie”, 77, of Summerton, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Veteran’s Victory House. He was born April 18, 1947, in Huntsville, Texas, to the late Alton Lee Matthews, Sr., and Peggy L. Derbonne.

Augie was a United States Marine and a very proud Vietnam Veteran. He...

Apr 21, 2024

Mrs. Irene Smoak Merritt, 73, of Coosawhatchie, entered into eternal rest Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Billy Wayne Merritt, Sr.

Born January 29, 1951, in Orangeburg County, she was a daughter of the late Ned Smoak and Shirley Smith Smoak.  She retired from the South Carolina Forestry Commission,...

Apr 19, 2024

Shonda "Soona" Strickland, 50, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday, April 19, 2024.

Born November 1, 1973, in Colleton County, she was the daughter of Deborah Benton and the late Earl Wayne Hicks, Sr. Shonda was known by her grandchildren as “Na-Na”, she was a loving grandmother who gave each of her grandchildren a special nickname....

Apr 19, 2024

Mrs. Felica Ann Moore, 63, of Walterboro entered into eternal rest Friday, April 19, 2024, at Colleton Medical Center.

Born January 16, 1961, in Athens, Georgia, she was a daughter to the late Richard Wiley Bailey and Rebecca Ann Doster. Felica lived for her family and only ever wanted everyone to be happy.

Surviving Mrs....

Apr 18, 2024

Mr. Robert Emmit McGhie, Jr., known by many as “Bob”, 87, of Cottageville, entered into rest Thursday afternoon, April 18, 2024, at his residence while under hospice care and surrounded by his loving family.

Born December 11, 1936, in Trenton, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Robert Emmit McGhie, Sr. and the late Ruth...

Apr 17, 2024

Mrs. Alice Laverne Fennell, 87, of Brunson, entered into eternal rest Wednesday evening, April 17, 2024, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late George Edward Fennell.

Born April 17, 1937, in Colleton County, she was a daughter of the late Blanchard Fennell and Doris Polk Fennell.  She was a retired seamstress from Devan Manufacturing...

Apr 16, 2024

Mrs. Betty Sue Williams Wilson, 87, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024, at the John E. Harter Nursing Center in Fairfax.  She was the wife of the late William "Bill" Kenneth Wilson.

Born September 2, 1936, in Ruffin, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late George Clinton Williams and Josephine...

Apr 15, 2024

Memorial services for Ms. Victoria Jean Beach, 32, of Walterboro, will be held 2 o’clock, Friday afternoon, April 19, 2024, at The Brice Herndon Funeral Chapel, Walterboro.  The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 1 pm.

Born July 23, 1991, in Charleston, she was the daughter of Joann Angel Robertson and Dale Vester...

Apr 14, 2024

Mr. William Donald Kenyon, Jr., affectionately known as “Bill”, 62, of Smoaks, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his daughter’s residence in St. George.

Born March 17, 1962, in Rochester, New Hampshire, he was a son of William Donald Kenyon, Sr. and Muriel Hazel Leach Kenyon. He was a carpenter and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He...

Apr 8, 2024

Mr. Freddie Lamar Woods, Sr., 93, of Jacksonboro, entered into eternal rest Monday evening, April 8, 2024, at Colleton Medical Center.  He was the husband of the late Mary Ann Anderson-Walsh Woods.

Born October 18, 1930, in Jasper County, he was the son of the late Wesley Woods and Ira Ginn Woods.  He served his country in...

Apr 7, 2024

Mr. Jon Whilden Avant, 79, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday evening, April 7, 2024, at his residence under the care of Amedysis Hospice.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife Patricia Josephine Wilkerson Avant.

Born May 31, 1944, in Wadsworth, Ohio, he was a son of the late Johnson Whilden Avant and Anna Hoffman Avant....