Obituaries


Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

John J. Conklin

John J. Conklin

Mar 12, 2022

First Sergeant John Joseph Conklin, United States Marine Corps (Ret.), age 79, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday morning, March 12, 2022, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born February 2, 1943 in Garnerville, New York, he made Walterboro his home for the last twenty years and was a son of the late Russell Conklin and...

Virginia Lee Steinmeyer

Virginia Lee Steinmeyer

Mar 10, 2022

Mrs. Virginia Lee Steinmeyer, 76, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, March 10, 2022, at her residence.

Born August 20, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the only child of Joseph T. Lee and the late Helen Keys Lee.  Virginia dedicated herself to her work and worked a career of almost thirty years with the Department...

Joann Mary Wojciechowski

Joann Mary Wojciechowski

Mar 8, 2022

Mrs. Joann Mary Wojciechowski ,89, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday morning, March 8, 2022, at Pruitt Healthcare in Walterboro. She was the wife of the late Frank Wojciechowski.

Born January 30, 1933 in Harvey, IL, she was a daughter of the late Stanley Parzygnot and Lillian Turkula Parzygnot.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading books,...

Ronnie Kinard

Ronnie Kinard

Mar 7, 2022

Mr. Ronald Clarence Kinard, known by many as “Ronnie”, age 71, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday afternoon, March 7, 2022, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born September 1, 1950, in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Clarence K. Kinard and the late Janie Marie Priester Kinard.   He worked as a...

Berry Murdaugh

Berry Murdaugh

Mar 4, 2022

Mr. William Berry Murdaugh, 69, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday, March 4, 2022 at Vibra Hospital in Mount Pleasant.

Born July 30, 1952 in Colleton County, he was a son of the late Wiltz and Bernice Murdaugh.  He was a log truck driver for many years.  Mr. Berry was a faithful member of Welch Creek...

Elaine Kinard

Elaine Kinard

Mar 3, 2022

Mrs. Elaine Hiers Kinard, 88, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday evening, March 3, 2022, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Ralph Rendle Kinard, Sr.

Born December 11, 1933 in Colleton County, she was a daughter of the late Jervey Hiers and Lorita Ulmer Hiers.  She was a retired Avon representative.  She was...

Mary Koger Crosby

Mary Koger Crosby

Mar 3, 2022

Mrs. Mary Koger Crosby, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, March 3, 2022, at her residence following a beautiful and blessed life of 102 years, in the presence of her adoring family and under the care of Amedisys Hospice.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. William Jennings Crosby, Sr.

Born November 13, 1919,...

Viree Deloach Brown

Viree Deloach Brown

Feb 28, 2022

Mrs. Lilly Viree DeLoach Brown, 71, of Estill, entered into eternal rest Monday evening, February 28, 2022 at her residence.  The oldest of seven children born to the late Joe and Doris Tuten DeLoach, she was born March 10, 1950 in Allendale.

Viree is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert Wayne Brown, Sr.; daughter, Sheila...

Danielle Dantzler Cummings

Danielle Dantzler Cummings

Feb 27, 2022

Mrs. Danielle Dantzler Cummings, age 43, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday afternoon, February 27, 2022, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston following a brief illness.

Born July 24, 1978, in Colleton County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Mr. James Daniel Dantzler and Mrs. Joy Maxcey Dantzler.  She worked a dedicated career...

Jessie Breland Miller

Jessie Breland Miller

Feb 25, 2022

Mrs. Jessie Breland Miller, 81, of Walterboro, entered into rest Friday morning, February 25, 2022, at the Trident Medical Center in North Charleston.

Born November 30, 1940, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Presley Breland and the late Nellie Pellum Breland.  Mrs. Jessie adored children and worked for countless years at...

Linda T. Gehlmann

Linda T. Gehlmann

Feb 23, 2022

Mrs. Linda Theresa Gehlmann, known by many as, “Terri”, age 55, of Walterboro, entered into rest Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

Born July 30, 1966, in Columbia, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Mrs. Beverly Jean Pournelle and the late Mr. Jude T. Gehlmann.  She was an educator, having taught Biology and various science courses at Walterboro...

Johnny L. Spell

Johnny L. Spell

Feb 21, 2022

Mr. Johnny Lloyd Spell, 72, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday morning, February 21, 2022, at his residence while under the care of Amedisys Hospice.

Born July 6, 1949, in Colleton County, South Carolina, he served our country faithfully in the South Carolina National Guard.   Johnny dedicated his life to law enforcement.  He retired after a steadfast...

Justin Tyler Reeves

Justin Tyler Reeves

Feb 20, 2022

Mr. Justin Tyler Reeves, 33, of Ruffin, entered into rest Sunday, February 20, 2022, at his residence.

Born June 13, 1988, in Charleston, South Carolina, he was the son of Thomas L. Reeves, Jr. (Tommy) and the late Carla Diane Avant Reeves. Justin had a smile that would light up any room. He was a hard worker,...

Ciaya Whetstone

Ciaya Whetstone

Feb 19, 2022

Miss Ciaya Jordan Whetstone, 21, of Bamberg, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, February 19, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Born November 21, 2000 in Walterboro, she was the daughter of Burnette Rhette Whetstone and Miranda Searson Whetstone.  Ciaya was currently a Junior at the University of New Orleans, majoring in Psychology.  She was employed at Buckle,...

George Durden

George Durden

Feb 19, 2022

Mr. George Carlos Durden, 78, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Summerville Community Hospice House.

Born June 22, 1943 in Walterboro, he was the son of the late Clyde Carlos Durden and Elizabeth Rogers Durden and was raised by his grandmother, the late Nether “NeNe” Drawdy Bishop.  George was a 1961...

Beverly Lemacks

Beverly Lemacks

Feb 18, 2022

Ms. Beverly Gail Lemacks, 68, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest on Friday afternoon, February 18, 2022, at her daughter’s residence in Bluffton.

Born January 7, 1954 in Charleston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Conrad Smith, Sr. and Patricia Ann Smith.  She worked for many years at the fireworks stores in Walterboro and then...

Billy Dean Lewis

Billy Dean Lewis

Feb 17, 2022

Mr. Billy Dean Lewis, 50, of Walterboro, South Carolina passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date by our Walterboro Chapel.

Arrangements by:  THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, 843.538.5408...

Bobby Ray Green

Bobby Ray Green

Feb 15, 2022

Mr. Bobby Ray Green, 75, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, February 15, 2022, at his residence while under the care of Amedisys Hospice.  He was the loving husband of the late Mrs. Beverly Ann Fowler Green.

Born October 11, 1946, in Birmingham, Alabama, he was a son of the late Roy Clifton Green, Sr.  and...

Dorothy Hiers

Dorothy Hiers

Feb 13, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Richardson Hiers of Ehrhardt, entered her eternal home on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at PruittHealth-Bamberg.

Born September 24, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Laurie B. Richardson and the late Gladys Rivers Richardson of Hampton, South Carolina.

Mrs. Hiers was a graduate of Draughon’s Business College and was married to...

Anthony Wayne Davis

Anthony Wayne Davis

Feb 12, 2022

Mr. Anthony Wayne Davis, 60, of Round O, entered into eternal rest Saturday evening, February 12, 2022 at Colleton Medical Center.

Born April 17, 1961 in Walterboro, he was the son of that late Edgar Eugene Davis, Sr. and Johnnell Drawdy Davis.  He was the owner and operator of Davis Heating and Air.  He loved his family...

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

John J. Conklin

John J. Conklin

Mar 12, 2022

First Sergeant John Joseph Conklin, United States Marine Corps (Ret.), age 79, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday morning, March 12, 2022, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born February 2, 1943 in Garnerville, New York, he made Walterboro his home for the last twenty years and was a son of the late Russell Conklin and...

Virginia Lee Steinmeyer

Virginia Lee Steinmeyer

Mar 10, 2022

Mrs. Virginia Lee Steinmeyer, 76, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, March 10, 2022, at her residence.

Born August 20, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the only child of Joseph T. Lee and the late Helen Keys Lee.  Virginia dedicated herself to her work and worked a career of almost thirty years with the Department...

Joann Mary Wojciechowski

Joann Mary Wojciechowski

Mar 8, 2022

Mrs. Joann Mary Wojciechowski ,89, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday morning, March 8, 2022, at Pruitt Healthcare in Walterboro. She was the wife of the late Frank Wojciechowski.

Born January 30, 1933 in Harvey, IL, she was a daughter of the late Stanley Parzygnot and Lillian Turkula Parzygnot.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading books,...

Ronnie Kinard

Ronnie Kinard

Mar 7, 2022

Mr. Ronald Clarence Kinard, known by many as “Ronnie”, age 71, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday afternoon, March 7, 2022, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born September 1, 1950, in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Clarence K. Kinard and the late Janie Marie Priester Kinard.   He worked as a...

Berry Murdaugh

Berry Murdaugh

Mar 4, 2022

Mr. William Berry Murdaugh, 69, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday, March 4, 2022 at Vibra Hospital in Mount Pleasant.

Born July 30, 1952 in Colleton County, he was a son of the late Wiltz and Bernice Murdaugh.  He was a log truck driver for many years.  Mr. Berry was a faithful member of Welch Creek...

Elaine Kinard

Elaine Kinard

Mar 3, 2022

Mrs. Elaine Hiers Kinard, 88, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday evening, March 3, 2022, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Ralph Rendle Kinard, Sr.

Born December 11, 1933 in Colleton County, she was a daughter of the late Jervey Hiers and Lorita Ulmer Hiers.  She was a retired Avon representative.  She was...

Mary Koger Crosby

Mary Koger Crosby

Mar 3, 2022

Mrs. Mary Koger Crosby, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, March 3, 2022, at her residence following a beautiful and blessed life of 102 years, in the presence of her adoring family and under the care of Amedisys Hospice.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. William Jennings Crosby, Sr.

Born November 13, 1919,...

Viree Deloach Brown

Viree Deloach Brown

Feb 28, 2022

Mrs. Lilly Viree DeLoach Brown, 71, of Estill, entered into eternal rest Monday evening, February 28, 2022 at her residence.  The oldest of seven children born to the late Joe and Doris Tuten DeLoach, she was born March 10, 1950 in Allendale.

Viree is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert Wayne Brown, Sr.; daughter, Sheila...

Danielle Dantzler Cummings

Danielle Dantzler Cummings

Feb 27, 2022

Mrs. Danielle Dantzler Cummings, age 43, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday afternoon, February 27, 2022, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston following a brief illness.

Born July 24, 1978, in Colleton County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Mr. James Daniel Dantzler and Mrs. Joy Maxcey Dantzler.  She worked a dedicated career...

Jessie Breland Miller

Jessie Breland Miller

Feb 25, 2022

Mrs. Jessie Breland Miller, 81, of Walterboro, entered into rest Friday morning, February 25, 2022, at the Trident Medical Center in North Charleston.

Born November 30, 1940, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Presley Breland and the late Nellie Pellum Breland.  Mrs. Jessie adored children and worked for countless years at...

Linda T. Gehlmann

Linda T. Gehlmann

Feb 23, 2022

Mrs. Linda Theresa Gehlmann, known by many as, “Terri”, age 55, of Walterboro, entered into rest Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

Born July 30, 1966, in Columbia, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Mrs. Beverly Jean Pournelle and the late Mr. Jude T. Gehlmann.  She was an educator, having taught Biology and various science courses at Walterboro...

Johnny L. Spell

Johnny L. Spell

Feb 21, 2022

Mr. Johnny Lloyd Spell, 72, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday morning, February 21, 2022, at his residence while under the care of Amedisys Hospice.

Born July 6, 1949, in Colleton County, South Carolina, he served our country faithfully in the South Carolina National Guard.   Johnny dedicated his life to law enforcement.  He retired after a steadfast...

Justin Tyler Reeves

Justin Tyler Reeves

Feb 20, 2022

Mr. Justin Tyler Reeves, 33, of Ruffin, entered into rest Sunday, February 20, 2022, at his residence.

Born June 13, 1988, in Charleston, South Carolina, he was the son of Thomas L. Reeves, Jr. (Tommy) and the late Carla Diane Avant Reeves. Justin had a smile that would light up any room. He was a hard worker,...

Ciaya Whetstone

Ciaya Whetstone

Feb 19, 2022

Miss Ciaya Jordan Whetstone, 21, of Bamberg, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, February 19, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Born November 21, 2000 in Walterboro, she was the daughter of Burnette Rhette Whetstone and Miranda Searson Whetstone.  Ciaya was currently a Junior at the University of New Orleans, majoring in Psychology.  She was employed at Buckle,...

George Durden

George Durden

Feb 19, 2022

Mr. George Carlos Durden, 78, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Summerville Community Hospice House.

Born June 22, 1943 in Walterboro, he was the son of the late Clyde Carlos Durden and Elizabeth Rogers Durden and was raised by his grandmother, the late Nether “NeNe” Drawdy Bishop.  George was a 1961...

Beverly Lemacks

Beverly Lemacks

Feb 18, 2022

Ms. Beverly Gail Lemacks, 68, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest on Friday afternoon, February 18, 2022, at her daughter’s residence in Bluffton.

Born January 7, 1954 in Charleston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Conrad Smith, Sr. and Patricia Ann Smith.  She worked for many years at the fireworks stores in Walterboro and then...

Billy Dean Lewis

Billy Dean Lewis

Feb 17, 2022

Mr. Billy Dean Lewis, 50, of Walterboro, South Carolina passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date by our Walterboro Chapel.

Arrangements by:  THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, 843.538.5408...

Bobby Ray Green

Bobby Ray Green

Feb 15, 2022

Mr. Bobby Ray Green, 75, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, February 15, 2022, at his residence while under the care of Amedisys Hospice.  He was the loving husband of the late Mrs. Beverly Ann Fowler Green.

Born October 11, 1946, in Birmingham, Alabama, he was a son of the late Roy Clifton Green, Sr.  and...

Dorothy Hiers

Dorothy Hiers

Feb 13, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Richardson Hiers of Ehrhardt, entered her eternal home on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at PruittHealth-Bamberg.

Born September 24, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Laurie B. Richardson and the late Gladys Rivers Richardson of Hampton, South Carolina.

Mrs. Hiers was a graduate of Draughon’s Business College and was married to...

Anthony Wayne Davis

Anthony Wayne Davis

Feb 12, 2022

Mr. Anthony Wayne Davis, 60, of Round O, entered into eternal rest Saturday evening, February 12, 2022 at Colleton Medical Center.

Born April 17, 1961 in Walterboro, he was the son of that late Edgar Eugene Davis, Sr. and Johnnell Drawdy Davis.  He was the owner and operator of Davis Heating and Air.  He loved his family...