Catherine Nettles
Jul 3, 2026
Mrs. Catherine “Cathie” Nettles, 73, of Ruffin, entered into rest Friday morning, July 3, 2026, at The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
Born September 26, 1952, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, she served our country faithfully in the United States Marie Corp. Being no stranger to hard work and a “jack of all trades”, she was an industrial electrician and had...
James E. Wilson
Jun 30, 2026
James E. Wilson, 89, of Smoaks, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026. He was born on November 16, 1936, to the late Lewis and Kathleen Wilson.
James proudly served his country in the United States Army and with the Seabees. Following his military service, he enjoyed a long career at the Charleston Naval Shipyard until his retirement.
Retirement marked...
Sally Vansant Williams
Jun 30, 2026
Mrs. Sally Vansant Williams, 73, of Islandton, entered into rest Tuesday morning, June 30, 2026.
Born on June 4, 1953, in Camden, New Jersey she was a daughter of the late Franklin Goldey Vansant and the late Ruth Mitchell Vansant. She left behind many beautiful memories that will forever remain in the hearts of her family and friends. Sally’s children were...
Ryan Pellum
Jun 30, 2026
Mr. Leonard Ryan Pellum, 79, of Islandton, entered into rest Tuesday morning, June 30, 2026, at his residence.
Born June 20, 1947, in Ruffin, South Caolina, he was a son of the late Will Ryan Pellum and the late Evelyn Bishop Pellum. Ever since the young age of eighteen, Ryan has been involved in auto body work in some form and...
Herbert Williams
Jun 28, 2026
Mr. Herbert Lynn Williams, affectionately known to everyone as “Herbie”, 65, of Hampton, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, June 28, 2026, at his residence.
Born September 14, 1960, in Beaufort, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Earl Jerome Williams and Addie Mae Davis Williams. He was a member of Brunson Baptist Church. He worked alongside his brother-in-law,...
Phyllis Mahkorn Craven
Jun 28, 2026
Mrs. Phyllis Louise Mahkorn Craven, 96, of Cottageville entered into rest eternal Sunday morning, June 28, 2026, at Ridgeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late James Monroe Craven.
Phyllis was born on February 16,1930 in Venice, California; the daughter of the late George Herman Mahkorn, III and Florence Edith Garrison Mahkorn. Shortly after being born, her...
Shawny Murray
Jun 26, 2026
Mr. Shawn Todd Murray, known by all as “Shawny”, age 56, of Ruffin, entered into rest Friday morning, June 26, 2026, at Roper Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina.
Shawny was born November 14, 1969, in Hollywood, Florida, and was a son of the late Thomas Henry “Scooter” Murray, III and the late Audrey Nugent Murray. Shawny was the owner of Walterboro’s...
Brenda Hollenbeck
Jun 23, 2026
Mrs. Brenda Peebles Hollenbeck, 81, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, June 23, 2026, at Colleton Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Bernard “Tony” Hollenbeck.
Born July 31, 1944, in Sheffield, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Luke Peebles and Reba Box Peebles. She retired from Robert Bosch Corporation. She was a member of...
Patrick Allen Huber
Jun 22, 2026
Mr. Patrick Allen Huber, age 45, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday evening, June 20, 2026 at his residence..
Born November 25, 1980, in Fairfax, Virginia, he was a son of Harry Angus Huber, II and Sharon Harrell Huber. Pat was an equestrian and spent most of his life as a horse farm manager. He, after making Walterboro his home, established...
Chris Fail
Jun 22, 2026
Christopher Dale Fail, known by all as “Chris”, age 51, entered into rest Monday morning, June 22, 2026, at the Trident Medical Center in North Charleston.
Born July 28, 1974, in Charleston, South Carolina, he was a son of Mrs. Debra Giggleman Fail and the late Mr. Herman Fail. He was employed with Boeing in Charleston and had previously worked with...
Shane Smyly
Jun 22, 2026
Mr. Shane Bragg Smyly, 59, of Round O, entered into eternal rest Monday evening, June 22, 2026, at his residence under the care of Crescent Hospice. He was the husband of the late Kathy Gruber Smyly.
Born August 23, 1966, in Colleton County, he was a son of Dorothy Bragg Smyly and the late Mongin McTyre Smyly. He had been a...
Mary Stokes
Jun 21, 2026
Mrs. Mary Louise Stokes, 63, of Hampton, entered into rest Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2026, at her residence.
Born February 23, 1963, in Charleston, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Curtis E. Stokes and Ethel Pye Stokes. She worked for many years with Roper Hospital in Charleston.
Surviving are: two children, Santana Stokes and Troy Richardson, two sisters, Ethel Marie Davis...
Alice Hoff Lillibridge
Jun 20, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Mrs. Alice Hoff Lillibridge, 85, of Jacksonville, Florida, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the devoted wife of fifty years to the late Robert “Bob”, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, partnership, and cherished memories.
Born August 4, 1940, in Cottageville, South Carolina, Alice...
Baby Elora Jean Hiott
Jun 18, 2026
Elora Jean Hiott was born an Angel on Thursday evening, June 18, 2026, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.
She was the daughter of Logan Michael Hiott and Cayce Renay Poland. She was survived by her grandparents, Rodney Lee Hiott, Kristan Hiott, Robert Brandon Poland, and Michelle Jean Poland. She was greeted in Heaven by a baby sister, Lenora Elieanne...
John Gilbert Merrell, Jr.
Jun 18, 2026
Mr. John Gilbert Merrell, Jr., 73, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday afternoon, June 18, 2026, at his residence.
Born March 6, 1953, in Laurel, Mississippi, he served our country faithfully in the United States Navy. He dearly loved and dedicated a great deal of his life to the Boy Scouts of America; having primarily been involved with Spartanburg Troop No....
Jennifer Ellen Harrelson
Jun 17, 2026
Miss Jennifer Ellen Harrelson, 48, of Seabrook, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 17, 2026.
Jennifer was born on September 9, 1977, in Savannah, Georgia, to Larry and Sandra Harrelson. Jennifer touched everyone who knew her with her infectious laugh and beautiful spirit. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Surviving are: her brother, Paul Harrelson; her nephew, Owen; and...
Kirby Reeves
Jun 17, 2026
Mr. William Kirby Reeves, III, 64, of Cottageville, entered into rest Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was the loving husband of thirty-eight years to the late Mrs. Melissa Johnston Reeves who died in 2019.
Born July 27, 1961, in Charleston County, South Carolina, he was the son of the late William Kirby Reeves, Jr. and the late Alice Hicks Youtsey. He...
Jimmy Hadaway, Sr.
Jun 16, 2026
Mr. James Dustyne Hadaway, Sr., known by many as “Jimmy”, age 40, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, June 16, 2026, at his residence.
Born May 8, 1986, in Walton County, Georgia, he was a son of Thomas James Hadaway and the late Pamela Robin Johnson Kinsey. He will always be remembered for his love of hunting and fishing.
Surviving in...
James William Barnes, Jr.
Jun 16, 2026
James W. Barnes, Jr., affectionately known as "JW," 74, passed away on June 16, 2026, at his residence under the care of Edisto Home Care and Hospice. He was the son of the late JW and Lois Kinard Barnes. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, generosity, and devotion to family and community.
A lifelong farmer, JW dedicated his life...
Royce Rentz
Jun 15, 2026
Mr. Royce Delma Rentz, 75, of Varnville, entered into eternal rest Monday evening, June 15, 2026, at his residence under the care of Agape Hospice.
Born May 21, 1951, in Colleton County, he was a son of the late Joseph Guilds Rentz and Norma Mave Strickland Rentz. He served his country in the United States Army. He was a dedicated and...