Obituaries


Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Leland Matice

Leland Matice

Nov 28, 2021

Mr. Leland Nelson Matice, II, 59, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday evening, November 28, 2021, at his residence.

Born September 21, 1962 in Rome, New York, he was a son of Leland Nelson Matice and Marilyn C. Smith Matice.  He was a HVAC Tech and had worked for Advance Heat Pump in Johnson City, Tennessee. ...

Charles L. Collins

Charles L. Collins

Nov 27, 2021

Mr. Charles Lee Collins, 89, of Branchville, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest November 27, 2021, at Pruitt Health in Walterboro.

Mr. Charles was born September 7, 1932, in North Hampton, Virginia, he was the third of four children  to the late Mr. Walter Lee Collins and the late Mrs. Queenie Elizabeth Bracey Collins.  Mr. Charles was...

Agnes Padgett

Agnes Padgett

Nov 25, 2021

Mrs. Agnes Padgett, 90, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at her residence in Smoaks.  She was born February 15, 1931, in Carbon, Iowa.  She was the daughter of the late Mr. Melvin Chatterton and the late Mrs. Hannah Tanner Chatterton.

Mrs. Agnes is survived by: her son, Jerry Padgett and his wife, Jo Ash of...

Eva M. Beard

Eva M. Beard

Nov 24, 2021

Eva Marie Beard, 54, of Ehrhardt, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 24, 2021, at her residence.  She was born March 5, 1967, in San Antonio, Texas.  She was a daughter to the late Lester Lockner and the late Juanita Susan Lockner.

Mrs. Beard was known as a kind, gentle lady who didn’t have a...

Betty Alderman

Betty Alderman

Nov 23, 2021

Mrs. Betty Wethington Alderman, 73, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday afternoon, November 23, 2021 at The Oaks in Beaufort.  She was the widow of Thomas “Tommy” Eugene Alderman, to whom she was married 53 years.

Born March 26, 1948 in Walterboro, she was the youngest of seven children born to the late John Willoughby Wethington...

Peggy Causey

Peggy Causey

Nov 21, 2021

Mrs. Peggy Seckinger Causey, 76, of Furman, passed away Sunday morning, November 21, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Robert Earl Causey, to whom she was married 55 years.

Born December 18, 1944 in Clyo, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Candler Porter Seckinger and Jewel Joyner Seckinger Morel.  She worked for Westinghouse...

Michael English Warren

Michael English Warren

Nov 20, 2021

Mr. Michael English Warren, 62, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, November 20, 2021 at his residence in Walterboro.

Born October 25, 1959 in Walterboro, he was the son of the late Charles English Warren and Hattie Mae Long Warren.

Surviving are: his niece Sarah Bowyer (Ricky) of Walterboro, nephew Joe Harriett, Jr....

Carolyn Cook

Carolyn Cook

Nov 20, 2021

Mrs. Carolyn Smith Cook, 80, of Cummings, passed away Saturday evening, November 20, 2021 at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Lester Riddick Cook, Sr. Mrs. Cook was born January 22, 1941 in Grays and was the daughter of the late Reese Pious Smith and Viola Wooten Smith. She retired as a Post Master Relief for...

Harland Taylor Mcburnette

Harland Taylor Mcburnette

Nov 18, 2021

Mr. Harland Taylor McBurnette, 54 ,entered into rest Thursday morning, November 18, 2021, at his residence in Walterboro.

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

Clara Anne Hayden

Clara Anne Hayden

Nov 14, 2021

Miss Clara Anne “Claire Bear” Hayden passed away Sunday morning, November 14, 2021.  Born September 4, 2020 in Summerville, she was the daughter of Aaron Lee Hayden and Deidre Lynn Barker Hayden.  Clara Anne loved music and dancing with her brother.  She loved everyone that came in contact with her.  She was an especially happy baby, always smiling and...

Patricia Ann Grooms

Patricia Ann Grooms

Nov 12, 2021

Mrs. Patricia Ann Grooms, 32, of Round O, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, in Colleton County.

Patricia was born August 3, 1989, in Charleston, South Carolina; she was a daughter to Mr. Michael Murphy and Gradine Carla Benton.

If you knew Patricia, you'd quickly find that she spoke her mind.  She...

Helen Bellamy Sease

Helen Bellamy Sease

Nov 12, 2021

Mrs. Helen Bellamy Sease, 87, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, November 12, 2021 at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Fred Daniel Sease, to whom she was married for 61 years.

Born June 2, 1934 in Bamberg, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. Bellamy and Elizabeth Free Bellamy. ...

Calvin Webb

Calvin Webb

Nov 11, 2021

Mr. Calvin Webb ,entered into rest Thursday morning, November 11, 2021, at Hampton Regional Medical Center.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by our Varnville-Hampton Chapel, 843.538.5408.

Allan Fredric Barker

Allan Fredric Barker

Nov 10, 2021

Mr. Allan Fredric Barker, 81, of Ruffin South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Pruitt Health in Walterboro, South Carolina.

Born October 16, 1940, in Memphis Tennessee, after retiring from the Navy and he and Martha settled in the Walterboro area. He had numerous interests, such as, reading, fishing, going to church, and he especially...

Billy Merritt

Billy Merritt

Nov 10, 2021

Mr. Billy Wayne Merritt, Sr., 76, of Coosawhatchie, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning, November 10, 2021 at his residence.

Born August 30, 1945 in Hampton County, he was a son of Edward “Eddie” Navarrete and the late Mary Agnes Cook Navarrete.  He was self-employed in the Transportation Industry, owning Palmetto Coach, Merritts Garage and Palmetto Towing. ...

Bill Hoff

Bill Hoff

Nov 7, 2021

Mr. Russell Wilton Hoff, affectionately known to everyone as “R.W.” or “Bill”, 92, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, November 7, 2021 at his residence.

Born February 28, 1929 in the Sheridan Township in Cottageville, he was a son of the late Thomas Russell Hoff and Minnie Gertrude Hoff.  He worked for Westvaco and retired...

Ludwig Bruno Waldman

Ludwig Bruno Waldman

Nov 6, 2021

Mr. Ludwig Bruno Waldman, entered into rest Saturday afternoon, November 6, 2021, at the Veterans Victory House in Walterboro.

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

Barbara Fletcher Baez

Barbara Fletcher Baez

Nov 6, 2021

Barbara Ann Fletcher Baez, age 31, of Ridgeland, entered into rest Saturday afternoon, November 6, 2021, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born January 31, 1990, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Todd Ronald Fletcher and Linda Kay Jennings Jones.  She will always be remembered for her love of dancing.   She was always...

Jessica Howell

Jessica Howell

Nov 6, 2021

Miss Jessica Anne Howell, 33, of Ruffin, entered into rest Saturday morning, November 6, 2021, in Columbia, South Carolina.

Born August 3, 1988, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Anthony Glenn Howell and Gail Infinger Howell.  She worked as a server in the Columbia area and was a member of the Walterboro Branch of...

Edward A. Proveaux

Edward A. Proveaux

Nov 5, 2021

Mr. Edward Arnold Proveaux, 61, of Walterboro, entered into rest Friday morning, November 5, 2021, at MUSC Medical Center in Charleston.

Born January 6, 1960, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Mr. Lee Edward Proveaux and the late Mrs. Florence Ann High Proveaux. He was married to Mrs. Brenda Proveaux.  Arnold was...

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

Leland Matice

Leland Matice

Nov 28, 2021

Mr. Leland Nelson Matice, II, 59, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday evening, November 28, 2021, at his residence.

Born September 21, 1962 in Rome, New York, he was a son of Leland Nelson Matice and Marilyn C. Smith Matice.  He was a HVAC Tech and had worked for Advance Heat Pump in Johnson City, Tennessee. ...

Charles L. Collins

Charles L. Collins

Nov 27, 2021

Mr. Charles Lee Collins, 89, of Branchville, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest November 27, 2021, at Pruitt Health in Walterboro.

Mr. Charles was born September 7, 1932, in North Hampton, Virginia, he was the third of four children  to the late Mr. Walter Lee Collins and the late Mrs. Queenie Elizabeth Bracey Collins.  Mr. Charles was...

Agnes Padgett

Agnes Padgett

Nov 25, 2021

Mrs. Agnes Padgett, 90, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at her residence in Smoaks.  She was born February 15, 1931, in Carbon, Iowa.  She was the daughter of the late Mr. Melvin Chatterton and the late Mrs. Hannah Tanner Chatterton.

Mrs. Agnes is survived by: her son, Jerry Padgett and his wife, Jo Ash of...

Eva M. Beard

Eva M. Beard

Nov 24, 2021

Eva Marie Beard, 54, of Ehrhardt, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 24, 2021, at her residence.  She was born March 5, 1967, in San Antonio, Texas.  She was a daughter to the late Lester Lockner and the late Juanita Susan Lockner.

Mrs. Beard was known as a kind, gentle lady who didn’t have a...

Betty Alderman

Betty Alderman

Nov 23, 2021

Mrs. Betty Wethington Alderman, 73, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday afternoon, November 23, 2021 at The Oaks in Beaufort.  She was the widow of Thomas “Tommy” Eugene Alderman, to whom she was married 53 years.

Born March 26, 1948 in Walterboro, she was the youngest of seven children born to the late John Willoughby Wethington...

Peggy Causey

Peggy Causey

Nov 21, 2021

Mrs. Peggy Seckinger Causey, 76, of Furman, passed away Sunday morning, November 21, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Robert Earl Causey, to whom she was married 55 years.

Born December 18, 1944 in Clyo, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Candler Porter Seckinger and Jewel Joyner Seckinger Morel.  She worked for Westinghouse...

Michael English Warren

Michael English Warren

Nov 20, 2021

Mr. Michael English Warren, 62, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, November 20, 2021 at his residence in Walterboro.

Born October 25, 1959 in Walterboro, he was the son of the late Charles English Warren and Hattie Mae Long Warren.

Surviving are: his niece Sarah Bowyer (Ricky) of Walterboro, nephew Joe Harriett, Jr....

Carolyn Cook

Carolyn Cook

Nov 20, 2021

Mrs. Carolyn Smith Cook, 80, of Cummings, passed away Saturday evening, November 20, 2021 at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Lester Riddick Cook, Sr. Mrs. Cook was born January 22, 1941 in Grays and was the daughter of the late Reese Pious Smith and Viola Wooten Smith. She retired as a Post Master Relief for...

Harland Taylor Mcburnette

Harland Taylor Mcburnette

Nov 18, 2021

Mr. Harland Taylor McBurnette, 54 ,entered into rest Thursday morning, November 18, 2021, at his residence in Walterboro.

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

Clara Anne Hayden

Clara Anne Hayden

Nov 14, 2021

Miss Clara Anne “Claire Bear” Hayden passed away Sunday morning, November 14, 2021.  Born September 4, 2020 in Summerville, she was the daughter of Aaron Lee Hayden and Deidre Lynn Barker Hayden.  Clara Anne loved music and dancing with her brother.  She loved everyone that came in contact with her.  She was an especially happy baby, always smiling and...

Patricia Ann Grooms

Patricia Ann Grooms

Nov 12, 2021

Mrs. Patricia Ann Grooms, 32, of Round O, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, in Colleton County.

Patricia was born August 3, 1989, in Charleston, South Carolina; she was a daughter to Mr. Michael Murphy and Gradine Carla Benton.

If you knew Patricia, you'd quickly find that she spoke her mind.  She...

Helen Bellamy Sease

Helen Bellamy Sease

Nov 12, 2021

Mrs. Helen Bellamy Sease, 87, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, November 12, 2021 at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Fred Daniel Sease, to whom she was married for 61 years.

Born June 2, 1934 in Bamberg, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. Bellamy and Elizabeth Free Bellamy. ...

Calvin Webb

Calvin Webb

Nov 11, 2021

Mr. Calvin Webb ,entered into rest Thursday morning, November 11, 2021, at Hampton Regional Medical Center.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by our Varnville-Hampton Chapel, 843.538.5408.

Allan Fredric Barker

Allan Fredric Barker

Nov 10, 2021

Mr. Allan Fredric Barker, 81, of Ruffin South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Pruitt Health in Walterboro, South Carolina.

Born October 16, 1940, in Memphis Tennessee, after retiring from the Navy and he and Martha settled in the Walterboro area. He had numerous interests, such as, reading, fishing, going to church, and he especially...

Billy Merritt

Billy Merritt

Nov 10, 2021

Mr. Billy Wayne Merritt, Sr., 76, of Coosawhatchie, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning, November 10, 2021 at his residence.

Born August 30, 1945 in Hampton County, he was a son of Edward “Eddie” Navarrete and the late Mary Agnes Cook Navarrete.  He was self-employed in the Transportation Industry, owning Palmetto Coach, Merritts Garage and Palmetto Towing. ...

Bill Hoff

Bill Hoff

Nov 7, 2021

Mr. Russell Wilton Hoff, affectionately known to everyone as “R.W.” or “Bill”, 92, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, November 7, 2021 at his residence.

Born February 28, 1929 in the Sheridan Township in Cottageville, he was a son of the late Thomas Russell Hoff and Minnie Gertrude Hoff.  He worked for Westvaco and retired...

Ludwig Bruno Waldman

Ludwig Bruno Waldman

Nov 6, 2021

Mr. Ludwig Bruno Waldman, entered into rest Saturday afternoon, November 6, 2021, at the Veterans Victory House in Walterboro.

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

Barbara Fletcher Baez

Barbara Fletcher Baez

Nov 6, 2021

Barbara Ann Fletcher Baez, age 31, of Ridgeland, entered into rest Saturday afternoon, November 6, 2021, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born January 31, 1990, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Todd Ronald Fletcher and Linda Kay Jennings Jones.  She will always be remembered for her love of dancing.   She was always...

Jessica Howell

Jessica Howell

Nov 6, 2021

Miss Jessica Anne Howell, 33, of Ruffin, entered into rest Saturday morning, November 6, 2021, in Columbia, South Carolina.

Born August 3, 1988, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Anthony Glenn Howell and Gail Infinger Howell.  She worked as a server in the Columbia area and was a member of the Walterboro Branch of...

Edward A. Proveaux

Edward A. Proveaux

Nov 5, 2021

Mr. Edward Arnold Proveaux, 61, of Walterboro, entered into rest Friday morning, November 5, 2021, at MUSC Medical Center in Charleston.

Born January 6, 1960, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Mr. Lee Edward Proveaux and the late Mrs. Florence Ann High Proveaux. He was married to Mrs. Brenda Proveaux.  Arnold was...