Obituaries


Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Tyler Westbury

Tyler Westbury

Apr 7, 2025

Mr. Stephen Tyler Westbury, age 24, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday evening, April 7, 2025, at his home with his loving family at his side and under the care of Agape Hospice.

Born March 16, 2001 at Summerville Medical Center he was a son of Stephen D. Westbury and Tiffany Rohde Westbury.  He was a 2020...

Olin H. Fralick, Jr.

Olin H. Fralick, Jr.

Apr 6, 2025

Olin H. Fralick, Jr., passed away April 6, 2025, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC.  Olin was born February 11, 1930, in Walterboro, SC.  He is survived by his daughter Nancy Bell, his sons Rob Fralick and Chris Fralick (Tami), five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Olin was a proud graduate of Clemson...

Robert Hoff

Robert Hoff

Apr 6, 2025

Mr. Robert Hoff, age 92, a proud veteran of the United States Army who served faithfully during the Korean Conflict, entered into rest Sunday morning, April 6, 2025, at the Veteran's Victory House in Walterboro.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced Tuesday by our Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.

Robbie Murdaugh

Robbie Murdaugh

Apr 5, 2025

Mr. Robert (Robbie) Wayne Murdaugh, Jr., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 55.

Born March 19, 1970, in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was the son of Lou and Jimmy Blocker and the late Robert Wayne Murdaugh. He was affectionately known as “Poppy” to his grandchildren who were the...

William "Bill" Stierle

William "Bill" Stierle

Apr 4, 2025

Mr. William R. Stierle, known by all as "Bill", age 78, of Walterboro, husband of Mrs. Sheron Smith-Stierle, entered into rest Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

He was born in Wilmington, Delaware. He graduated from Mount Pleasant Senior High School in 1965, where he began his love for baseball and football....

Jobe Padgett

Jobe Padgett

Apr 4, 2025

Mr. Jobe Tyler Padgett, 85, of Smoaks, entered into eternal rest Friday afternoon, April 4, 2025, at his residence.

Born November 3, 1939, in Colleton County, he was a son of the late Tyler Padgett and Althea Coleman Padgett.  He served his country faithfully in the United States Army and retired from Westinghouse as a treater operator,...

John Franklyn Gilgen

John Franklyn Gilgen

Apr 4, 2025

John Franklyn Gilgen, resident of Veterans’ Victory House, formerly of the Ashepoo River for 35 years, died early Friday morning, April 4 at the age of 86. He was the son of Emily and Charles Gilgen of New Philadelphia, Ohio. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Linda S. Gilgen, daughters Vonda G. Calcutt, MD (Andrew Calcutt, MD) of...

Charlie Boozer, Jr.

Charlie Boozer, Jr.

Apr 3, 2025

Mr. Charles Henry Boozer, Jr., affectionately known as “Charlie”, 59, of Edisto Beach, entered into eternal rest Thursday, April 3, 2025, at his residence.

Born January 3, 1966, in Asheville, North Carolina, he was the son of Ethelynn Hames Boozer and the late Charles Henry Boozer, Sr. He graduated from Hammond Academy in Columbia in 1984 and...

Mary R. Hossfeld

Mary R. Hossfeld

Apr 2, 2025

Mrs. Mary R. Hossfeld entered into rest Wednesday morning, April 2, 2025, at her home in Walterboro.

Arrangements will be announced by our Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.

Jason Scott Mccoy

Jason Scott Mccoy

Apr 1, 2025

Jason Scott McCoy, 62, a devoted son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on February 27, 1963, in Huntington, West Virginia, Jason lived a life filled with love, laughter, travel, and adventure.

Jason met his beautiful bride Claire on Kiawah Island, South Carolina...

Archie Spell

Archie Spell

Apr 1, 2025

Mr. Archie Irvin Spell, 72, of Gilbert, entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening, April 1, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center.

Born August 17, 1952, in Charleston, he was a son of the late Thomas Bryant Spell and Louise Simmons Spell.  He was employed by South Carolina Electric and Gas (SCANA), having first worked at the plant in...

June Gibson

June Gibson

Apr 1, 2025

Clara June Peeples Gibson, 77, of Early Branch, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, April 1, 2025, at Pruitt Health Care in Walterboro.

Born June 12, 1947, in Ridgeland, she was the daughter of the late Fred Walter Peeples and Lowrie Lawson Peeples.  She attended public schools in Hampton County and graduated from Wade Hampton High School...

Larry Beach

Larry Beach

Mar 30, 2025

WALTERBORO – Mr. Larry Ervin Beach, 68, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday morning, March 30, 2025.

Born August 23, 1956, in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Elmer Ervin Beach and the late Betty Rae Varnadoe Beach.   He was a longtime employee of Cumming Construction in Walterboro, where he worked as a...

Hunter Plummer

Hunter Plummer

Mar 30, 2025

Mr. Hunter Lawton Plummer, 24, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia.

Born October 15, 2000, he was a son of Sara Nettles and Josh Plummer.   If you knew Hunter, you loved him.  He possessed a giving heart and would help anyone that he could and never turned away...

Carolyn Jordan Carter

Carolyn Jordan Carter

Mar 29, 2025

Mrs. Carolyn Jordan Carter, 83, of North Charleston, entered into rest Saturday, March 29, 2025, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Mr. James Kirby Carter.

Born May 6, 1941, in Royston, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late George Levert Jordan and the late Laura Jean Garner Jordan.  She was a longtime...

Peggy Hunt

Peggy Hunt

Mar 29, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Peggy Lou Hunt, who left us early morning March 29, 2025, at the age of 61, after losing her long battle with lung cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones. Full of love, laughter, and resilience, she touched the lives of all...

James Harold Simmons, Sr.

James Harold Simmons, Sr.

Mar 28, 2025

Mr. James Harold Simmons, Sr., 85, of Walterboro, entered into rest Friday morning, March 28, 2025, at his residence.

Born March 12, 1940 in Hampton, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Charlie and Marie Simmons.  He attended with his wife at Grace Advent Christian Church in Walterboro and was forever dedicated to his family. ...

Deborah Hunt

Deborah Hunt

Mar 27, 2025

Ms. Deborah Jean Hunt, 66, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Thursday evening, March 27, 2025, at her residence.

Deborah was born January 18, 1959, in California.  She loved music and loved to laugh and will always be remembered for her sweet but firm personality.

Surviving are: her companion, Robert “Bobby” Jacques of Cottageville; her...

Barbara Ann Waller

Barbara Ann Waller

Mar 20, 2025

Surrounded by her loved ones, Barbara Ann Waller, 69, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, entered into eternal rest Thursday afternoon, March 20, 2025, at her home in Walterboro, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

Born October 29, 1955 in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was the youngest daughter of the late Oscar Brown O’Quinn and May Belle Garvin ...

Loretta Sue Hickam

Loretta Sue Hickam

Mar 19, 2025

Mrs. Loretta Sue Haton Hickam, 82 of Walterboro, passed away Wednesday evening, March 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a long-fought battle with an illness at her home.

Mrs. Hickam was born July 29, 1942, in Indiana. She was the daughter of Randall (Cowboy) Haton and Ruby Harmon. She had seven children. While living in...

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

Tyler Westbury

Tyler Westbury

Apr 7, 2025

Mr. Stephen Tyler Westbury, age 24, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday evening, April 7, 2025, at his home with his loving family at his side and under the care of Agape Hospice.

Born March 16, 2001 at Summerville Medical Center he was a son of Stephen D. Westbury and Tiffany Rohde Westbury.  He was a 2020...

Olin H. Fralick, Jr.

Olin H. Fralick, Jr.

Apr 6, 2025

Olin H. Fralick, Jr., passed away April 6, 2025, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC.  Olin was born February 11, 1930, in Walterboro, SC.  He is survived by his daughter Nancy Bell, his sons Rob Fralick and Chris Fralick (Tami), five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Olin was a proud graduate of Clemson...

Robert Hoff

Robert Hoff

Apr 6, 2025

Mr. Robert Hoff, age 92, a proud veteran of the United States Army who served faithfully during the Korean Conflict, entered into rest Sunday morning, April 6, 2025, at the Veteran's Victory House in Walterboro.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced Tuesday by our Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.

Robbie Murdaugh

Robbie Murdaugh

Apr 5, 2025

Mr. Robert (Robbie) Wayne Murdaugh, Jr., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 55.

Born March 19, 1970, in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was the son of Lou and Jimmy Blocker and the late Robert Wayne Murdaugh. He was affectionately known as “Poppy” to his grandchildren who were the...

William "Bill" Stierle

William "Bill" Stierle

Apr 4, 2025

Mr. William R. Stierle, known by all as "Bill", age 78, of Walterboro, husband of Mrs. Sheron Smith-Stierle, entered into rest Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

He was born in Wilmington, Delaware. He graduated from Mount Pleasant Senior High School in 1965, where he began his love for baseball and football....

Jobe Padgett

Jobe Padgett

Apr 4, 2025

Mr. Jobe Tyler Padgett, 85, of Smoaks, entered into eternal rest Friday afternoon, April 4, 2025, at his residence.

Born November 3, 1939, in Colleton County, he was a son of the late Tyler Padgett and Althea Coleman Padgett.  He served his country faithfully in the United States Army and retired from Westinghouse as a treater operator,...

John Franklyn Gilgen

John Franklyn Gilgen

Apr 4, 2025

John Franklyn Gilgen, resident of Veterans’ Victory House, formerly of the Ashepoo River for 35 years, died early Friday morning, April 4 at the age of 86. He was the son of Emily and Charles Gilgen of New Philadelphia, Ohio. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Linda S. Gilgen, daughters Vonda G. Calcutt, MD (Andrew Calcutt, MD) of...

Charlie Boozer, Jr.

Charlie Boozer, Jr.

Apr 3, 2025

Mr. Charles Henry Boozer, Jr., affectionately known as “Charlie”, 59, of Edisto Beach, entered into eternal rest Thursday, April 3, 2025, at his residence.

Born January 3, 1966, in Asheville, North Carolina, he was the son of Ethelynn Hames Boozer and the late Charles Henry Boozer, Sr. He graduated from Hammond Academy in Columbia in 1984 and...

Mary R. Hossfeld

Mary R. Hossfeld

Apr 2, 2025

Mrs. Mary R. Hossfeld entered into rest Wednesday morning, April 2, 2025, at her home in Walterboro.

Arrangements will be announced by our Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.

Jason Scott Mccoy

Jason Scott Mccoy

Apr 1, 2025

Jason Scott McCoy, 62, a devoted son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on February 27, 1963, in Huntington, West Virginia, Jason lived a life filled with love, laughter, travel, and adventure.

Jason met his beautiful bride Claire on Kiawah Island, South Carolina...

Archie Spell

Archie Spell

Apr 1, 2025

Mr. Archie Irvin Spell, 72, of Gilbert, entered into eternal rest Tuesday evening, April 1, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center.

Born August 17, 1952, in Charleston, he was a son of the late Thomas Bryant Spell and Louise Simmons Spell.  He was employed by South Carolina Electric and Gas (SCANA), having first worked at the plant in...

June Gibson

June Gibson

Apr 1, 2025

Clara June Peeples Gibson, 77, of Early Branch, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, April 1, 2025, at Pruitt Health Care in Walterboro.

Born June 12, 1947, in Ridgeland, she was the daughter of the late Fred Walter Peeples and Lowrie Lawson Peeples.  She attended public schools in Hampton County and graduated from Wade Hampton High School...

Larry Beach

Larry Beach

Mar 30, 2025

WALTERBORO – Mr. Larry Ervin Beach, 68, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday morning, March 30, 2025.

Born August 23, 1956, in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Elmer Ervin Beach and the late Betty Rae Varnadoe Beach.   He was a longtime employee of Cumming Construction in Walterboro, where he worked as a...

Hunter Plummer

Hunter Plummer

Mar 30, 2025

Mr. Hunter Lawton Plummer, 24, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia.

Born October 15, 2000, he was a son of Sara Nettles and Josh Plummer.   If you knew Hunter, you loved him.  He possessed a giving heart and would help anyone that he could and never turned away...

Carolyn Jordan Carter

Carolyn Jordan Carter

Mar 29, 2025

Mrs. Carolyn Jordan Carter, 83, of North Charleston, entered into rest Saturday, March 29, 2025, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Mr. James Kirby Carter.

Born May 6, 1941, in Royston, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late George Levert Jordan and the late Laura Jean Garner Jordan.  She was a longtime...

Peggy Hunt

Peggy Hunt

Mar 29, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Peggy Lou Hunt, who left us early morning March 29, 2025, at the age of 61, after losing her long battle with lung cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones. Full of love, laughter, and resilience, she touched the lives of all...

James Harold Simmons, Sr.

James Harold Simmons, Sr.

Mar 28, 2025

Mr. James Harold Simmons, Sr., 85, of Walterboro, entered into rest Friday morning, March 28, 2025, at his residence.

Born March 12, 1940 in Hampton, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Charlie and Marie Simmons.  He attended with his wife at Grace Advent Christian Church in Walterboro and was forever dedicated to his family. ...

Deborah Hunt

Deborah Hunt

Mar 27, 2025

Ms. Deborah Jean Hunt, 66, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Thursday evening, March 27, 2025, at her residence.

Deborah was born January 18, 1959, in California.  She loved music and loved to laugh and will always be remembered for her sweet but firm personality.

Surviving are: her companion, Robert “Bobby” Jacques of Cottageville; her...

Barbara Ann Waller

Barbara Ann Waller

Mar 20, 2025

Surrounded by her loved ones, Barbara Ann Waller, 69, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, entered into eternal rest Thursday afternoon, March 20, 2025, at her home in Walterboro, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

Born October 29, 1955 in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was the youngest daughter of the late Oscar Brown O’Quinn and May Belle Garvin ...

Loretta Sue Hickam

Loretta Sue Hickam

Mar 19, 2025

Mrs. Loretta Sue Haton Hickam, 82 of Walterboro, passed away Wednesday evening, March 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a long-fought battle with an illness at her home.

Mrs. Hickam was born July 29, 1942, in Indiana. She was the daughter of Randall (Cowboy) Haton and Ruby Harmon. She had seven children. While living in...