Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina
Maria Mizell
May 12, 2026
Mrs. Anna Maria Mizell, 55, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening, May 12, 2026, at Colleton Medical Center.
Born November 26, 1970, in Charleston, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Bernard Matthew Oliver and the late Annie Ruth Benton Oliver. Maria was an avid animal lover and centered her life around her family.
Surviving are: her husband of 25...
William "Bill" Ballard, Jr.
May 7, 2026
Mr. William Robert “Bill” Ballard, Jr., age 63, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, May 7, 2026, at his residence.
Born January 28, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Teddy Harrison and Barbara Hollis Ballard. As a child, he moved around the East Coast before settling in Delaware where he attended the public schools of...
Douglas Ketchum
May 5, 2026
Mr. Douglas Howard Ketchum, Sr., 75, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening, May 5, 2026, at his residence under the care of Agape Hospice.
Born August 26, 1950, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Walter Ketchum and Minnie Lee Parker Ketchum. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed fishing and watching westerns...
Linda Fralix Church
May 3, 2026
Mrs. Linda Fralix Church, 79, of Lodge, entered into rest early Sunday morning, May 3, 2026, at her residence. She was the loving wife of the late Hurley Joseph Church.
Born July 19, 1946, in Colleton County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Parker W. Fralix and the late Margie Elizabeth Altman Fralix. A devoted homemaker, she will...
CarLeigh Rose Avery
May 1, 2026
CarLeigh Rose Avery, age 5, of Walterboro, entered into rest into her Savior’s arms Friday evening, May 1, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family following a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sulfatase Deficiencey.
Born November 23, 2020, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Craig L. Avery, Jr. and Valerie Iler Avery. CarLeigh was full...
Elba Lawhon
Apr 29, 2026
Ms. Elba Lorraine Lawhon, 79, of Cottageville, entered into rest Wednesday evening, April 29, 2026, at Roper Hospital in Charleston.
Born November 17, 1946 in Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Norma Gonzalez Graterole. She always centered her life around her family and work, having spent a career of over forty years as a pet groomer. She was...
Raymond Darriel Howton
Apr 27, 2026
Mr. Raymond Darriel Howton, a beloved resident of the Veteran's Victory House in Walterboro, entered into rest Monday, April 27, 2026. He served faithfully in the United States Airforce as a medical administrator.
Arrangements by Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
Louvenia Craven
Apr 26, 2026
Mrs. Louvenia Rentz Craven, affectionately known to everyone as “Winnie”, age 90, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday evening, April 26, 2026, at Pruitt Health in Walterboro.
Born December 12, 1935, in Walterboro, she was a daughter of the late Aaron Coleman “Moss” Rentz and Alma Louvenia Belger Rentz. She worked for many years at Smoaks Dress Plant. She enjoyed...
Vivian Kinard
Apr 26, 2026
Mrs. Vivan Murdaugh Kinard, 88, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday afternoon, April 26, 2026, at Trident Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Keever Esdorn Kinard.
Born November 3, 1937, Colleton County, she was a daughter of the late Edward Carroll Murdaugh and Charity Elizabeth Robertson Murdaugh. She was a retired seamstress from Smoaks Manufacturing where she...
Deborah Cummins
Apr 26, 2026
Mrs. Deborah Hiers Cummins, 74, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday evening, April 26, 2026, at her residence.
Born June 11, 1951, in Charleston, she was a daughter of the late George Hiers and Pauline Ritter Crawford. She was a dental hygienist for many years for Dr. David W. Stone, Jr. in West Ashley. She worked faithfully alongside her husband...
Kenneth Wade Lyons
Apr 25, 2026
Mr. Kenneth Wade Lyons, affectionately known to everyone as “Kenny”, 69, of Smoaks, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, April 25, 2026, at his residence.
Born November 3, 1956, in Colleton County, he was a son of the late Kirby Wilkins Lyons and Rose Patricia McAlhaney Lyons. Kenny was a heavy equipment mechanic having worked for John Deere-Orangeburg, John Smith, Jr....
Lewis Roger Bragg
Apr 22, 2026
Lewis Roger Bragg, 83, of Walterboro died Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at PruittHealth in Walterboro.
Arrangements will be announced by Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
Leonard Irwin Smith
Apr 22, 2026
Mr. Leonard Irwin Smith, a beloved resident of the Veteran's Victory House in Walterboro, SC entered into rest Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026. He was the loving husband of forty-three years to the late Mrs. Nancy Anne Rogers Smith and adopted father of Tammie Lynn Smith Itzka. He had served faithfully in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Leonard...
Mohamed Shanbaky
Apr 21, 2026
Mohamed Shanbaky, 82, of Downingtown, Pennsylvania died Tuesday evening, April 21, 2026, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.
Arrangements will be announced by Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
Amy Nettles
Apr 21, 2026
Amy Nicole Nettles, 45, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, April 21, 2026, at her residence.
Born February 1, 1981, in Hampton County, she was a daughter of Lanier Nettles and the late Renae Langdale Nettles. Amy graduated from Colleton Preparatory Academy. Amy was an excellent baker and had a passion for baking, especially cakes and cupcakes. She loved...
Debbie Warren
Apr 20, 2026
Deborah Chaplin Warren, known to everyone as “Debbie”, 75, of Ravenel, entered into eternal rest Monday afternoon, April 20, 2026, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Ronald “Ronnie” Styles Warren.
Born February 4, 1951, in Charleston, she was a daughter of the late Glenn Sylvester Chaplin, Sr. and Inez Dandridge Chaplin. She was a graduate of St....
Alan Douglas Moore
Apr 20, 2026
Mr. Alan Douglas Moore, 80, entered into rest on Monday morning, April 20, 2026, at the Veteran's Victory House in Walterboro. Mr. Moore was born in Chicago, Illinois and honorably served our country in the United States Navy as an E8, Operations Specialist. He was married to the late Janet Moore for over 30 years.
Alan is survived by his daughter...
Mary Frances Solomon
Apr 19, 2026
Ms. Mary Frances Stieglitz Solomon, 93, a longtime resident of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into rest Sunday evening, April 19, 2026, at The Palms of Mount Pleasant.
Born February 17, 1933, in Colleton County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Thomas Stieglitz and the late Alma Jones Stieglitz. An accomplished and highly sought after musician, she was...
Jimmy Strickland
Apr 18, 2026
James Arden Strickland, known by all as “Jimmy”, age 82, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday morning, April 18, 2026, at his home while under the care of Crescent Hospice and surrounded by his loving family.
Born December 17, 1943, in the Buckhead Community of Smoaks, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Charlie W. Strickland and the late...
Paul Haase
Apr 15, 2026
Mr. Paul John Haase, 58, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Southeastern Georgia Hospital in Brunswick, Georgia.
Born September 21, 1967, in Ayshire, Scotland, he was a son of David Sanderson and Morag MacKinnon Sparks. Paul dedicated his life to law enforcement. Having worked for agencies in Goose Creek, Dorchester, and Cottageville, he eventually retired as...
Local Obituaries in Walterboro, Ehrhardt, Varnville, and Surrounding Areas
Maria Mizell
May 12, 2026
Mrs. Anna Maria Mizell, 55, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening, May 12, 2026, at Colleton Medical Center.
Born November 26, 1970, in Charleston, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Bernard Matthew Oliver and the late Annie Ruth Benton Oliver. Maria was an avid animal lover and centered her life around her family.
Surviving are: her husband of 25...
William "Bill" Ballard, Jr.
May 7, 2026
Mr. William Robert “Bill” Ballard, Jr., age 63, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, May 7, 2026, at his residence.
Born January 28, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Teddy Harrison and Barbara Hollis Ballard. As a child, he moved around the East Coast before settling in Delaware where he attended the public schools of...
Douglas Ketchum
May 5, 2026
Mr. Douglas Howard Ketchum, Sr., 75, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening, May 5, 2026, at his residence under the care of Agape Hospice.
Born August 26, 1950, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Walter Ketchum and Minnie Lee Parker Ketchum. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed fishing and watching westerns...
Linda Fralix Church
May 3, 2026
Mrs. Linda Fralix Church, 79, of Lodge, entered into rest early Sunday morning, May 3, 2026, at her residence. She was the loving wife of the late Hurley Joseph Church.
Born July 19, 1946, in Colleton County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Parker W. Fralix and the late Margie Elizabeth Altman Fralix. A devoted homemaker, she will...
CarLeigh Rose Avery
May 1, 2026
CarLeigh Rose Avery, age 5, of Walterboro, entered into rest into her Savior’s arms Friday evening, May 1, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family following a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sulfatase Deficiencey.
Born November 23, 2020, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Craig L. Avery, Jr. and Valerie Iler Avery. CarLeigh was full...
Elba Lawhon
Apr 29, 2026
Ms. Elba Lorraine Lawhon, 79, of Cottageville, entered into rest Wednesday evening, April 29, 2026, at Roper Hospital in Charleston.
Born November 17, 1946 in Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Norma Gonzalez Graterole. She always centered her life around her family and work, having spent a career of over forty years as a pet groomer. She was...
Raymond Darriel Howton
Apr 27, 2026
Mr. Raymond Darriel Howton, a beloved resident of the Veteran's Victory House in Walterboro, entered into rest Monday, April 27, 2026. He served faithfully in the United States Airforce as a medical administrator.
Arrangements by Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
Louvenia Craven
Apr 26, 2026
Mrs. Louvenia Rentz Craven, affectionately known to everyone as “Winnie”, age 90, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday evening, April 26, 2026, at Pruitt Health in Walterboro.
Born December 12, 1935, in Walterboro, she was a daughter of the late Aaron Coleman “Moss” Rentz and Alma Louvenia Belger Rentz. She worked for many years at Smoaks Dress Plant. She enjoyed...
Vivian Kinard
Apr 26, 2026
Mrs. Vivan Murdaugh Kinard, 88, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday afternoon, April 26, 2026, at Trident Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Keever Esdorn Kinard.
Born November 3, 1937, Colleton County, she was a daughter of the late Edward Carroll Murdaugh and Charity Elizabeth Robertson Murdaugh. She was a retired seamstress from Smoaks Manufacturing where she...
Deborah Cummins
Apr 26, 2026
Mrs. Deborah Hiers Cummins, 74, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday evening, April 26, 2026, at her residence.
Born June 11, 1951, in Charleston, she was a daughter of the late George Hiers and Pauline Ritter Crawford. She was a dental hygienist for many years for Dr. David W. Stone, Jr. in West Ashley. She worked faithfully alongside her husband...
Kenneth Wade Lyons
Apr 25, 2026
Mr. Kenneth Wade Lyons, affectionately known to everyone as “Kenny”, 69, of Smoaks, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, April 25, 2026, at his residence.
Born November 3, 1956, in Colleton County, he was a son of the late Kirby Wilkins Lyons and Rose Patricia McAlhaney Lyons. Kenny was a heavy equipment mechanic having worked for John Deere-Orangeburg, John Smith, Jr....
Lewis Roger Bragg
Apr 22, 2026
Lewis Roger Bragg, 83, of Walterboro died Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at PruittHealth in Walterboro.
Arrangements will be announced by Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
Leonard Irwin Smith
Apr 22, 2026
Mr. Leonard Irwin Smith, a beloved resident of the Veteran's Victory House in Walterboro, SC entered into rest Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026. He was the loving husband of forty-three years to the late Mrs. Nancy Anne Rogers Smith and adopted father of Tammie Lynn Smith Itzka. He had served faithfully in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Leonard...
Mohamed Shanbaky
Apr 21, 2026
Mohamed Shanbaky, 82, of Downingtown, Pennsylvania died Tuesday evening, April 21, 2026, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.
Arrangements will be announced by Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
Amy Nettles
Apr 21, 2026
Amy Nicole Nettles, 45, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, April 21, 2026, at her residence.
Born February 1, 1981, in Hampton County, she was a daughter of Lanier Nettles and the late Renae Langdale Nettles. Amy graduated from Colleton Preparatory Academy. Amy was an excellent baker and had a passion for baking, especially cakes and cupcakes. She loved...
Debbie Warren
Apr 20, 2026
Deborah Chaplin Warren, known to everyone as “Debbie”, 75, of Ravenel, entered into eternal rest Monday afternoon, April 20, 2026, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Ronald “Ronnie” Styles Warren.
Born February 4, 1951, in Charleston, she was a daughter of the late Glenn Sylvester Chaplin, Sr. and Inez Dandridge Chaplin. She was a graduate of St....
Alan Douglas Moore
Apr 20, 2026
Mr. Alan Douglas Moore, 80, entered into rest on Monday morning, April 20, 2026, at the Veteran's Victory House in Walterboro. Mr. Moore was born in Chicago, Illinois and honorably served our country in the United States Navy as an E8, Operations Specialist. He was married to the late Janet Moore for over 30 years.
Alan is survived by his daughter...
Mary Frances Solomon
Apr 19, 2026
Ms. Mary Frances Stieglitz Solomon, 93, a longtime resident of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into rest Sunday evening, April 19, 2026, at The Palms of Mount Pleasant.
Born February 17, 1933, in Colleton County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Thomas Stieglitz and the late Alma Jones Stieglitz. An accomplished and highly sought after musician, she was...
Jimmy Strickland
Apr 18, 2026
James Arden Strickland, known by all as “Jimmy”, age 82, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday morning, April 18, 2026, at his home while under the care of Crescent Hospice and surrounded by his loving family.
Born December 17, 1943, in the Buckhead Community of Smoaks, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Charlie W. Strickland and the late...
Paul Haase
Apr 15, 2026
Mr. Paul John Haase, 58, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Southeastern Georgia Hospital in Brunswick, Georgia.
Born September 21, 1967, in Ayshire, Scotland, he was a son of David Sanderson and Morag MacKinnon Sparks. Paul dedicated his life to law enforcement. Having worked for agencies in Goose Creek, Dorchester, and Cottageville, he eventually retired as...
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