Obituaries


Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Bill Raby, Jr.

Bill Raby, Jr.

Feb 9, 2022

Mr. William “Bill” Henry Raby, Jr. age 67, of Eatonton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

Bill was born on July 13, 1954 to the late William Henry Raby, Sr. and the late Joyce Loraine Chalkey Raby Hipp. He loved music, hunting and fishing. Bill is survived by his wife Elaine Raby, daughter Amy Burgess, adopted...

Richard Clayton Stephenson

Richard Clayton Stephenson

Feb 8, 2022

Mr. Richard Clayton Stephenson, 81, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday morning, February 8, 2022, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.  He was the loving husband of sixty years to the Mrs. Lillie Murr Stephenson who preceded him in death in November of 2021.

Born June 11, 1940, in Greenville County, South Carolina, he was a...

Tara Michelle Carte

Tara Michelle Carte

Feb 8, 2022

Tara Michelle Carte, 42, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, February 8, 2022, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

She was born January 5, 1980, in Fort Knox, Kentucky.  Tara’s greatest passion in life was her family and working alongside her husband.  They were active in worship at Nova Church in Walterboro prior to moving...

Dennis Nettles

Dennis Nettles

Feb 7, 2022

Mr. Dennis Billy Nettles, Sr., 59, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest, Monday morning, February 7, 2022, at Colleton Medical Center.

Born April 14, 1962 in Walterboro, he was a son of the late Billy Weeks Nettles and Joyce Fender Nettles.  He had worked at Georgia Pacific as a rewinder operator.  He was a member of Edgewood...

Syble Benton

Syble Benton

Feb 6, 2022

Mrs. Syble Wethington Benton, 84, of Pine Grove Road in Ruffin, South Carolina, died February 6, 2022, at Colleton Medical Center.  She was the wife of the late Keith Barrott Benton.

Mrs. Benton was born April 9, 1937, in Bay Harbor, Florida, a daughter of the late John Willoughby Wethington and the late Allie Christine McQuagge Wethington. ...

Madelyn Avery O'Quinn

Madelyn Avery O'Quinn

Feb 5, 2022

Baby Madelyn Avery O’Quinn was born sleeping in the arms of Christ Saturday afternoon, February 5, 2022, at Summerville Medical Center.

Baby Madelyn was the second born blessing of Jacob Mark O’Quinn and Jacqueline Hadwin O’Quinn of Yemasee and is survived by her older sister, Ansley O’Quinn.   She is also survived by paternal grandparents, Mark and Kathy...

Charles O'Bryant

Charles O'Bryant

Feb 5, 2022

Charles Melvin O’Bryant, 77, of Walterboro, entered into rest peacefully, Saturday evening, February 5, 2022 at Trident Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

Born July 30, 1944 in Abbeville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Egbert William (E.W.) O’Bryant and Ruby Head O’Bryant.  He served his country faithfully as a medic in the...

Marvin Eder

Marvin Eder

Feb 1, 2022

Mr. Marvin Eder, 90, of Walterboro, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the Medical University of South Carolina.  He was the husband of the late Adele Eisenblatt Eder.

Mr. Eder was born October 22, 1931 in Manhattan, New York and was a retired plumbing contractor.  In his early years, he was a well-known body builder and...

Burley Colson

Burley Colson

Feb 1, 2022

Mr. James Burley Colson, 82, of Walterboro, entered into rest peacefully Tuesday evening, February 1, 2022 at Colleton Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Born December 2, 1939 in Early Branch, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Ivy Colson and Wilma Youmans Colson.  He served his country faithfully in the United States Air...

Tony Clifton Pinnix

Tony Clifton Pinnix

Jan 31, 2022

Mr. Tony Clifton Pinnix, 72, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday morning, January  31, 2022, at his residence.  He was the husband of the late Brenda Herndon Pinnix, who was the love of his life.

Born December 5, 1949 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Clifton Thomas “C.T.” Pinnix and Lucy Mae...

Lois Morrow

Lois Morrow

Jan 30, 2022

Lois Jean Morrow, a proud veteran of the United States Army, age 72, of Round O, entered into rest Sunday, January 30, 2022, at her residence.

Born August 15, 1949, in Little Rock, Arkansas, she was a daughter of the late Charles Elmer Smith and the late Kathleen Martin Smith.  Lois served our country faithfully during Desert...

Alexander William Goodman

Alexander William Goodman

Jan 28, 2022

Mr. Alexander William Goodman, 90, of Eutawville, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.  He was the husband of the late Janna Louise Lindberg Goodman.

Born January 14, 1932 in Montreal, Quebec Canada, he was the son of the late Alexander C.W. Goodman and Winnifred Harper Goodman.    He was a retired On-ice...

Sharon Hayes

Sharon Hayes

Jan 28, 2022

Mrs. Sharon Hudson Hayes, 61, of Walterboro, entered into rest Friday morning, January 28, 2022 at Colleton Medical Center.

Born June 1, 1960 in Walterboro, she was a daughter of the late J.P. Hudson and Nellie Rae DeWitt Hudson.  She was a housekeeper for Econo Lodge in Walterboro for over 30 years.  She was a member of...

Frankie Jacques

Frankie Jacques

Jan 28, 2022

Mr. Frank Herbert Jacques, Jr., affectionately known to everyone as “Frankie” or “Gator”, 44, of Cottageville, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, January 28, 2022.

Born March 31, 1977 in Charleston, he was a son of Frank Herbert Jacques, Sr. and Donna Lynne Driggers Smyly.  Frankie was a well-known hunting guide at Brosan Forest in St. George. ...

Julia Ritter Crosby

Julia Ritter Crosby

Jan 27, 2022

Mrs. Mary Julia Ritter Crosby, 95, a longtime resident of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, January 27, 2022, at the Calhoun Convalescent Center in Saint Matthews.  She was the wife of the late Mr. James Monroe Crosby.

Born June 3, 1926, in Ritter, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Moody Ritter, Sr. and...

Thimothy Harding Dopson

Thimothy Harding Dopson

Jan 26, 2022

Mr. Thimothy Harding Dopson, affectionately known as Timmy, 53, of Islandton, entered into eternal rest Wednesday afternoon, January 26, 2022 at Colleton Medical Center.

Born July 13, 1968 in Hampton County, he was the son of Eddie Robert Dopson and the late Fredia Williams Dopson.  Timmy was the owner and operator of Dopson Repair Service, which he...

Donald Gaddis Steedly

Donald Gaddis Steedly

Jan 24, 2022

Mr. Donald Gaddis Steedly, 85, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest Monday evening, January 24, 2022 at Colleton Medical Center.

Born February 11, 1936 in Ehrhardt, he was a son of the late Gaddis Steedly and Marjorie Yarley Steedly.  He served his country in the United States Navy and retired from the Greenwood Mills Liner Plant in...

Phillip Stanley

Phillip Stanley

Jan 24, 2022

Mr. Phillip Martin Stanley, Sr., 72, of Varnville, entered into eternal rest Monday evening, January 24, 2022 at his sister's residence.

Born December 3, 1949 in Hampton County, he was a son of the late John Norris Stanley and Annie Lee Tuten Stanley.  He served his country in the United States Army and was a retired contractor. ...

Dorothy Fitch Shear

Dorothy Fitch Shear

Jan 24, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy Marie Fitch Shear, 86, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday, January 24, 2022, at Pruitt Health Care in Walterboro.

Born March 31, 1935 in Cherry Creek, New York, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Irene Fitch.  Dorothy loved South Carolina as well as boating and fishing.  Spending time with her family was...

David Mark Jones

David Mark Jones

Jan 24, 2022

Mr. David Mark Jones, 64, of Summerville, entered into rest Tuesday evening, January 24, 2022, at his residence.

Born March 17, 1957, in South Hill, Virginia, he was a son of the late Lloyd Ashton Jones and the late  Mary Caruthers Jones.   He served in the United States Army and was a retired supervisor from the State...

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

Bill Raby, Jr.

Bill Raby, Jr.

Feb 9, 2022

Mr. William “Bill” Henry Raby, Jr. age 67, of Eatonton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

Bill was born on July 13, 1954 to the late William Henry Raby, Sr. and the late Joyce Loraine Chalkey Raby Hipp. He loved music, hunting and fishing. Bill is survived by his wife Elaine Raby, daughter Amy Burgess, adopted...

Richard Clayton Stephenson

Richard Clayton Stephenson

Feb 8, 2022

Mr. Richard Clayton Stephenson, 81, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday morning, February 8, 2022, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.  He was the loving husband of sixty years to the Mrs. Lillie Murr Stephenson who preceded him in death in November of 2021.

Born June 11, 1940, in Greenville County, South Carolina, he was a...

Tara Michelle Carte

Tara Michelle Carte

Feb 8, 2022

Tara Michelle Carte, 42, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, February 8, 2022, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

She was born January 5, 1980, in Fort Knox, Kentucky.  Tara’s greatest passion in life was her family and working alongside her husband.  They were active in worship at Nova Church in Walterboro prior to moving...

Dennis Nettles

Dennis Nettles

Feb 7, 2022

Mr. Dennis Billy Nettles, Sr., 59, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest, Monday morning, February 7, 2022, at Colleton Medical Center.

Born April 14, 1962 in Walterboro, he was a son of the late Billy Weeks Nettles and Joyce Fender Nettles.  He had worked at Georgia Pacific as a rewinder operator.  He was a member of Edgewood...

Syble Benton

Syble Benton

Feb 6, 2022

Mrs. Syble Wethington Benton, 84, of Pine Grove Road in Ruffin, South Carolina, died February 6, 2022, at Colleton Medical Center.  She was the wife of the late Keith Barrott Benton.

Mrs. Benton was born April 9, 1937, in Bay Harbor, Florida, a daughter of the late John Willoughby Wethington and the late Allie Christine McQuagge Wethington. ...

Madelyn Avery O'Quinn

Madelyn Avery O'Quinn

Feb 5, 2022

Baby Madelyn Avery O’Quinn was born sleeping in the arms of Christ Saturday afternoon, February 5, 2022, at Summerville Medical Center.

Baby Madelyn was the second born blessing of Jacob Mark O’Quinn and Jacqueline Hadwin O’Quinn of Yemasee and is survived by her older sister, Ansley O’Quinn.   She is also survived by paternal grandparents, Mark and Kathy...

Charles O'Bryant

Charles O'Bryant

Feb 5, 2022

Charles Melvin O’Bryant, 77, of Walterboro, entered into rest peacefully, Saturday evening, February 5, 2022 at Trident Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

Born July 30, 1944 in Abbeville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Egbert William (E.W.) O’Bryant and Ruby Head O’Bryant.  He served his country faithfully as a medic in the...

Marvin Eder

Marvin Eder

Feb 1, 2022

Mr. Marvin Eder, 90, of Walterboro, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the Medical University of South Carolina.  He was the husband of the late Adele Eisenblatt Eder.

Mr. Eder was born October 22, 1931 in Manhattan, New York and was a retired plumbing contractor.  In his early years, he was a well-known body builder and...

Burley Colson

Burley Colson

Feb 1, 2022

Mr. James Burley Colson, 82, of Walterboro, entered into rest peacefully Tuesday evening, February 1, 2022 at Colleton Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Born December 2, 1939 in Early Branch, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Ivy Colson and Wilma Youmans Colson.  He served his country faithfully in the United States Air...

Tony Clifton Pinnix

Tony Clifton Pinnix

Jan 31, 2022

Mr. Tony Clifton Pinnix, 72, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday morning, January  31, 2022, at his residence.  He was the husband of the late Brenda Herndon Pinnix, who was the love of his life.

Born December 5, 1949 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Clifton Thomas “C.T.” Pinnix and Lucy Mae...

Lois Morrow

Lois Morrow

Jan 30, 2022

Lois Jean Morrow, a proud veteran of the United States Army, age 72, of Round O, entered into rest Sunday, January 30, 2022, at her residence.

Born August 15, 1949, in Little Rock, Arkansas, she was a daughter of the late Charles Elmer Smith and the late Kathleen Martin Smith.  Lois served our country faithfully during Desert...

Alexander William Goodman

Alexander William Goodman

Jan 28, 2022

Mr. Alexander William Goodman, 90, of Eutawville, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.  He was the husband of the late Janna Louise Lindberg Goodman.

Born January 14, 1932 in Montreal, Quebec Canada, he was the son of the late Alexander C.W. Goodman and Winnifred Harper Goodman.    He was a retired On-ice...

Sharon Hayes

Sharon Hayes

Jan 28, 2022

Mrs. Sharon Hudson Hayes, 61, of Walterboro, entered into rest Friday morning, January 28, 2022 at Colleton Medical Center.

Born June 1, 1960 in Walterboro, she was a daughter of the late J.P. Hudson and Nellie Rae DeWitt Hudson.  She was a housekeeper for Econo Lodge in Walterboro for over 30 years.  She was a member of...

Frankie Jacques

Frankie Jacques

Jan 28, 2022

Mr. Frank Herbert Jacques, Jr., affectionately known to everyone as “Frankie” or “Gator”, 44, of Cottageville, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, January 28, 2022.

Born March 31, 1977 in Charleston, he was a son of Frank Herbert Jacques, Sr. and Donna Lynne Driggers Smyly.  Frankie was a well-known hunting guide at Brosan Forest in St. George. ...

Julia Ritter Crosby

Julia Ritter Crosby

Jan 27, 2022

Mrs. Mary Julia Ritter Crosby, 95, a longtime resident of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, January 27, 2022, at the Calhoun Convalescent Center in Saint Matthews.  She was the wife of the late Mr. James Monroe Crosby.

Born June 3, 1926, in Ritter, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Moody Ritter, Sr. and...

Thimothy Harding Dopson

Thimothy Harding Dopson

Jan 26, 2022

Mr. Thimothy Harding Dopson, affectionately known as Timmy, 53, of Islandton, entered into eternal rest Wednesday afternoon, January 26, 2022 at Colleton Medical Center.

Born July 13, 1968 in Hampton County, he was the son of Eddie Robert Dopson and the late Fredia Williams Dopson.  Timmy was the owner and operator of Dopson Repair Service, which he...

Donald Gaddis Steedly

Donald Gaddis Steedly

Jan 24, 2022

Mr. Donald Gaddis Steedly, 85, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest Monday evening, January 24, 2022 at Colleton Medical Center.

Born February 11, 1936 in Ehrhardt, he was a son of the late Gaddis Steedly and Marjorie Yarley Steedly.  He served his country in the United States Navy and retired from the Greenwood Mills Liner Plant in...

Phillip Stanley

Phillip Stanley

Jan 24, 2022

Mr. Phillip Martin Stanley, Sr., 72, of Varnville, entered into eternal rest Monday evening, January 24, 2022 at his sister's residence.

Born December 3, 1949 in Hampton County, he was a son of the late John Norris Stanley and Annie Lee Tuten Stanley.  He served his country in the United States Army and was a retired contractor. ...

Dorothy Fitch Shear

Dorothy Fitch Shear

Jan 24, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy Marie Fitch Shear, 86, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday, January 24, 2022, at Pruitt Health Care in Walterboro.

Born March 31, 1935 in Cherry Creek, New York, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Irene Fitch.  Dorothy loved South Carolina as well as boating and fishing.  Spending time with her family was...

David Mark Jones

David Mark Jones

Jan 24, 2022

Mr. David Mark Jones, 64, of Summerville, entered into rest Tuesday evening, January 24, 2022, at his residence.

Born March 17, 1957, in South Hill, Virginia, he was a son of the late Lloyd Ashton Jones and the late  Mary Caruthers Jones.   He served in the United States Army and was a retired supervisor from the State...