Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina
Lynn Haddock
Oct 5, 2022
Ms. Laura Lynn Haddock, 62, of Walterboro, entered into rest Wednesday afternoon, October 5, 2022, at her residence.
Born May 12, 1960, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Laura Crosby Haddock. Lynn was a gentle, loving, and always giving person. She was always present and willing to do whatever she...
David Grooms
Oct 3, 2022
Mr. David Vernie Grooms, 60, entered into eternal rest Monday, October 3, 2022 at Summerville Medical Center.
Born February 11, 1962 in Summerville, he was a son of Joyce Reeves Grooms and the late Vernie Grooms. He was a retired carpenter. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR racing. David was always known as the “big boy” on the block...
William K. Padgett, Sr.
Oct 3, 2022
Mr. William Kenneth Padgett, Sr., known by all as “Billy”, age 88, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday afternoon, October 3, 2022, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.
Born December 3, 1933, in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Kenneth Ray Padgett and the late Lois Drawdy Padgett. Billy was a graduate...
Jonathan Edwards
Oct 3, 2022
Jonathan Miguel Edwards, 48, entered into eternal rest Monday morning, October 3, 2022, at Colleton Medical Center.
He was born September 10, 1974, he was the son to the late Juan Aragon and the late Elizabeth Ann Edwards Grubb. Mr. Edwards was known for his passion for motorcycles and genuineness to help others. High school graduate, class...
Linda Pearce Ritter
Oct 3, 2022
Mrs. Linda Pearce Ritter, 71, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday morning, October 3, 2022, at her residence following a short and courageous battle against Lou Gehrig Disease.
Born May 29, 1951, in Charleston, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Robert Alzo Pearce and the late Marie Blocker Pearce. A graduate of the University...
Daniel Benites
Oct 2, 2022
Mr. Daniel Benites, 80, entered into eternal rest Sunday evening, October 2, 2022, at Summerville Community Hospice House. He was the husband to his loving wife of forty-three years, Mrs. Sandra Marion Fanning Benites
He was born September 17, 1942, he was the son to the late Plutarco Benites and the late Leona Corteze Benites. Mr. Benites...
Christopher Lee Sechrist
Sep 30, 2022
Mr. Christopher Lee Sechrist “Big Daddy”- “Big C”, 44, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, September 30, 2022, at his residence. He was the husband to Mrs. Suzanne Marie Hiers Sechrist
He was born March 18, 1978, he was the son to the late Charles Daniel Sechrist and Regina L. DeLuca Clark. Mr. Sechrist was known as...
Wilma Louella Seib
Sep 29, 2022
Mrs. Wilma Louella Seib, 90, entered into eternal rest Thursday morning, September 29, 2022, at her residence.
She was the devoted wife to the late, F. “Johnny” LaVerne Seib.
She was born April 30, 1932, she was a daughter to the late William Kurts and the late Gertrude Valentine Larson Kurts . Mrs. Wilma was...
James "Jamie" Monroe Cummings, Iii
Sep 25, 2022
James “Jamie” Monroe Cummings, III, 50, of Myrtle Beach, entered into rest Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Grand Strand Medical.
Born April 23, 1972, in Hampton, South Carolina he was a son of James Monroe Cummings, Jr., and Betty Victoria Polk Cotterman. Jamie ranked high in his classes at John C. Calhoun High School, later attending the...
Larry Sheppard Mcleod, Jr.
Sep 22, 2022
Larry Sheppard McLeod, Jr., 68, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Colleton Medical center.
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.
Ruth Kimbrel
Sep 21, 2022
Ms. Mary Ruth Kimbrel, 88, of Walterboro, entered into rest eternal Wednesday evening, September 21, 2022, at Pruitt Health Care in Walterboro.
Born July 17, 1934, in Branchville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Elvester Vance “E.V.” Kimbrel and the late Nell Wethington Kimbrel. Ruth retired from the General Services Department of the Pentagon...
Mary Louise Mcdaniel
Sep 20, 2022
Ms. Mary Louise McDaniel, 71, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, September 20, 2022, at her residence.
She was born August 3, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Harland Andrew Pontious and the late Betty Ann Loncar Pontious. She was raised by her “Mama Mac”. Mary Louise was known by many to be a loving...
Trussie Frank Mead
Sep 19, 2022
Mr. Trussie Frank Mead, 64, entered into eternal rest Monday morning, September 19, 2022, at his residence.
Born November 9, 1957, in Charleston, he was a son of the late Harold Henry Mead and the late Grace Addline Mead. Trussie was a high school graduate of Baptist Hill High, worked for a number of years at Walterboro...
Brett Steven Weber
Sep 18, 2022
** DUE TO FAMILY ILLNESS THE SERVICE HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Mr. Brett Steven Weber, 63, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, September 18, 2022, at his residence.
He was born February 27, 1959, he was a son of the late Harry Edgar Weber, Sr., and the late Ruth Elizabeth Darnell Weber. Brett was a hard...
Julia Addie Mae Jodrey
Sep 15, 2022
Julia Addie Mae Jodrey, 82, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Thursday morning, September 15, 2022 at Pruitt Health.
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.
Urell Stone
Sep 11, 2022
Mrs. Lora Urell Cook Stone, 95, of Moselle, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, September 11, 2022 at her son’s residence. She was the wife of the late Virgil Nathaniel Stone, Sr. to whom she was married 71 years.
Born January 12, 1927 in Hampton County, she was a daughter of the late Walter Cook and Desi...
Betty Goettee
Sep 10, 2022
Mrs. Betty Louise Avant Goettee, 89, of Hampton, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, September 10, 2022 at her residence. She was the widow of the late Aubrey Emmett Goettee, Sr., to whom she was married 66 years.
Born March 5, 1933 in Hampton, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Carter Avant and...
Murdelle Varner
Sep 9, 2022
Mrs. Murdelle Barnes Varner, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, September 9, 2022 at her home. She was the wife of the late Dennis Hillard Varner to whom she was married 60 years.
Born October 26th, in Smoaks, she was a daughter of the late Blanchard H. Barnes and the late Ivey Ray Warren Barnes. ...
Ronald Hudson
Sep 7, 2022
Mr. Ronald Milo Hudson, 73, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning, September 7, 2022 at his residence.
Born August 19, 1949 in Colleton County, he was a son of the late Augustus Ulmer Hudson and Lenora Smyly Hudson Keegan. Ronnie served his country in the South Carolina Army National Guard. He had worked for JP Stevens in...
Michael Staton
Sep 6, 2022
Mr. Michael Paul Staton, 39, of Cottageville, entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening, September 6, 2022.
Born October 2, 1982 in Charleston, he was a son of Arlene Carroll Christian and the late Paul Anthony Staton. He worked for GMW Custom Cabinetry. Michael loved to help anyone he could and could do anything he set his mind...
Local Obituaries in Walterboro, Ehrhardt, Varnville, and Surrounding Areas
Lynn Haddock
Oct 5, 2022
Ms. Laura Lynn Haddock, 62, of Walterboro, entered into rest Wednesday afternoon, October 5, 2022, at her residence.
Born May 12, 1960, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Laura Crosby Haddock. Lynn was a gentle, loving, and always giving person. She was always present and willing to do whatever she...
David Grooms
Oct 3, 2022
Mr. David Vernie Grooms, 60, entered into eternal rest Monday, October 3, 2022 at Summerville Medical Center.
Born February 11, 1962 in Summerville, he was a son of Joyce Reeves Grooms and the late Vernie Grooms. He was a retired carpenter. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR racing. David was always known as the “big boy” on the block...
William K. Padgett, Sr.
Oct 3, 2022
Mr. William Kenneth Padgett, Sr., known by all as “Billy”, age 88, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday afternoon, October 3, 2022, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.
Born December 3, 1933, in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Kenneth Ray Padgett and the late Lois Drawdy Padgett. Billy was a graduate...
Jonathan Edwards
Oct 3, 2022
Jonathan Miguel Edwards, 48, entered into eternal rest Monday morning, October 3, 2022, at Colleton Medical Center.
He was born September 10, 1974, he was the son to the late Juan Aragon and the late Elizabeth Ann Edwards Grubb. Mr. Edwards was known for his passion for motorcycles and genuineness to help others. High school graduate, class...
Linda Pearce Ritter
Oct 3, 2022
Mrs. Linda Pearce Ritter, 71, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday morning, October 3, 2022, at her residence following a short and courageous battle against Lou Gehrig Disease.
Born May 29, 1951, in Charleston, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Robert Alzo Pearce and the late Marie Blocker Pearce. A graduate of the University...
Daniel Benites
Oct 2, 2022
Mr. Daniel Benites, 80, entered into eternal rest Sunday evening, October 2, 2022, at Summerville Community Hospice House. He was the husband to his loving wife of forty-three years, Mrs. Sandra Marion Fanning Benites
He was born September 17, 1942, he was the son to the late Plutarco Benites and the late Leona Corteze Benites. Mr. Benites...
Christopher Lee Sechrist
Sep 30, 2022
Mr. Christopher Lee Sechrist “Big Daddy”- “Big C”, 44, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, September 30, 2022, at his residence. He was the husband to Mrs. Suzanne Marie Hiers Sechrist
He was born March 18, 1978, he was the son to the late Charles Daniel Sechrist and Regina L. DeLuca Clark. Mr. Sechrist was known as...
Wilma Louella Seib
Sep 29, 2022
Mrs. Wilma Louella Seib, 90, entered into eternal rest Thursday morning, September 29, 2022, at her residence.
She was the devoted wife to the late, F. “Johnny” LaVerne Seib.
She was born April 30, 1932, she was a daughter to the late William Kurts and the late Gertrude Valentine Larson Kurts . Mrs. Wilma was...
James "Jamie" Monroe Cummings, Iii
Sep 25, 2022
James “Jamie” Monroe Cummings, III, 50, of Myrtle Beach, entered into rest Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Grand Strand Medical.
Born April 23, 1972, in Hampton, South Carolina he was a son of James Monroe Cummings, Jr., and Betty Victoria Polk Cotterman. Jamie ranked high in his classes at John C. Calhoun High School, later attending the...
Larry Sheppard Mcleod, Jr.
Sep 22, 2022
Larry Sheppard McLeod, Jr., 68, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Colleton Medical center.
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.
Ruth Kimbrel
Sep 21, 2022
Ms. Mary Ruth Kimbrel, 88, of Walterboro, entered into rest eternal Wednesday evening, September 21, 2022, at Pruitt Health Care in Walterboro.
Born July 17, 1934, in Branchville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Elvester Vance “E.V.” Kimbrel and the late Nell Wethington Kimbrel. Ruth retired from the General Services Department of the Pentagon...
Mary Louise Mcdaniel
Sep 20, 2022
Ms. Mary Louise McDaniel, 71, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, September 20, 2022, at her residence.
She was born August 3, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Harland Andrew Pontious and the late Betty Ann Loncar Pontious. She was raised by her “Mama Mac”. Mary Louise was known by many to be a loving...
Trussie Frank Mead
Sep 19, 2022
Mr. Trussie Frank Mead, 64, entered into eternal rest Monday morning, September 19, 2022, at his residence.
Born November 9, 1957, in Charleston, he was a son of the late Harold Henry Mead and the late Grace Addline Mead. Trussie was a high school graduate of Baptist Hill High, worked for a number of years at Walterboro...
Brett Steven Weber
Sep 18, 2022
** DUE TO FAMILY ILLNESS THE SERVICE HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Mr. Brett Steven Weber, 63, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, September 18, 2022, at his residence.
He was born February 27, 1959, he was a son of the late Harry Edgar Weber, Sr., and the late Ruth Elizabeth Darnell Weber. Brett was a hard...
Julia Addie Mae Jodrey
Sep 15, 2022
Julia Addie Mae Jodrey, 82, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Thursday morning, September 15, 2022 at Pruitt Health.
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.
Urell Stone
Sep 11, 2022
Mrs. Lora Urell Cook Stone, 95, of Moselle, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, September 11, 2022 at her son’s residence. She was the wife of the late Virgil Nathaniel Stone, Sr. to whom she was married 71 years.
Born January 12, 1927 in Hampton County, she was a daughter of the late Walter Cook and Desi...
Betty Goettee
Sep 10, 2022
Mrs. Betty Louise Avant Goettee, 89, of Hampton, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, September 10, 2022 at her residence. She was the widow of the late Aubrey Emmett Goettee, Sr., to whom she was married 66 years.
Born March 5, 1933 in Hampton, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Carter Avant and...
Murdelle Varner
Sep 9, 2022
Mrs. Murdelle Barnes Varner, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, September 9, 2022 at her home. She was the wife of the late Dennis Hillard Varner to whom she was married 60 years.
Born October 26th, in Smoaks, she was a daughter of the late Blanchard H. Barnes and the late Ivey Ray Warren Barnes. ...
Ronald Hudson
Sep 7, 2022
Mr. Ronald Milo Hudson, 73, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning, September 7, 2022 at his residence.
Born August 19, 1949 in Colleton County, he was a son of the late Augustus Ulmer Hudson and Lenora Smyly Hudson Keegan. Ronnie served his country in the South Carolina Army National Guard. He had worked for JP Stevens in...
Michael Staton
Sep 6, 2022
Mr. Michael Paul Staton, 39, of Cottageville, entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening, September 6, 2022.
Born October 2, 1982 in Charleston, he was a son of Arlene Carroll Christian and the late Paul Anthony Staton. He worked for GMW Custom Cabinetry. Michael loved to help anyone he could and could do anything he set his mind...


