Obituaries


Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Audrey Iona Sheppard Herndon

Audrey Iona Sheppard Herndon

Aug 9, 2020

Mrs. Audrey Sheppard Herndon, 67, of Ruffin, went to be with the Lord in Heaven Sunday afternoon, August 9, 2020, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born January 17, 1953, in Savannah, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Joseph "Frank" Francis Sheppard and the late Winnie Ethel Exley Sheppard. Mrs. Audrey Herndon graduated from...

Lataine Padgett Hughes

Lataine Padgett Hughes

Aug 7, 2020

Lataine Padgett Hughes, 87, of Bamberg,passed away peacefully Friday morning, August 7, 2020, at Pruitt Heath Bamberg.  She was born July 15, 1933 in Bamberg County. Mrs. Hughes was a daughter to the late Mr. Leroy Padgett and the late Mrs. Ruth Folk Padgett.  She was married to the late Charles Edward Hughes, Sr.

Mrs. Hughes was...

Jeffery Donald Eubank

Jeffery Donald Eubank

Aug 5, 2020

Jeffery Donald Eubank, 62, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at his residence.  He was born July 9, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio.  Mr. Eubank was the son to the late Mr. Jack Turner Eubank and Mrs. Joan Marie Poorman Eubank. Mr. Eubank possessed a love for the outdoors and was a avid fisherman.

In addition...

Evelyn Thomas

Evelyn Thomas

Aug 5, 2020

Mrs. Evelyn Bazzle Thomas, 84, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her residence.  She was the widow of Garth Wayne “Red” Thomas, to whom she was married for 51 years.

Born April 15, 1936 in Bamberg County, she was a daughter of the late Boyd Hampton Bazzle and Mary James Perry Hoover...

Edwin Frank Vozella

Edwin Frank Vozella

Aug 5, 2020

Edwin F. Vozella, 90, of Beaufort, husband of Millie J. Vozella passed away Wednesday, August 5th at the Veteran's Victory House in Walterboro.   Mr. Vozella served his country in the United States Marines.  ARRANGEMENTS BY BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, WALTERBORO CHAPEL.

Julio Gutierrez

Julio Gutierrez

Aug 4, 2020

Julio Gutierrez, 92, of Waterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at the Veterans Victory House.  He was born September 22, 1927 in New York, New York.  Mr. Gutierrez was the son to the late Mr. Fransico Gutierrez and the late Mrs. Concepcion Ladevezes Gutierrez.

A private funeral with full military honors for Mr. Gutierrez...

Laurie C. Sanders, Sr.

Laurie C. Sanders, Sr.

Aug 4, 2020

Laurie Charles Sanders, 76, of Edisto Island, passed away Tuesday evening, August 4, 2020, at his home on Edisto Island.  He was born December 9, 1943 in Walterboro, SC.  Mr. Sanders was a son to the late Mr. James Edward  Sanders and the late Mrs. Lucille Bennett Sanders.  He was the loving husband of forty years to Mrs. Sjannah...

Debra Taylor

Debra Taylor

Aug 3, 2020

Debra Ann Taylor, of Walterboro, SC, passed away Monday evening, August 3, 2020, at Pruitt Health Care Center of Walterboro.  She was born December 3, 1957 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.  Mrs. Taylor was the daughter to the late James C. Markham and the late Margaret Markham.

She is survived by: a son, Michael Goldman of Walterboro;a...

Ava Jane Thorson

Ava Jane Thorson

Aug 3, 2020

Ava Jane Thorson, 95, of Walterboro, passed away Monday evening, August 3, 2020, at the Colleton Medical Center.  Born March 4, 1925 in Ruffin, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Walter Black and the late Vera Crosby Black Blackwood.  She was the wife of the late Thomas Thorson.

Mrs. Thorson, since a child had been...

Vivian Ruth Redondo

Vivian Ruth Redondo

Aug 2, 2020

Vivian Ruth ReDondo, 38, of Belton, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020, at the Colleton Medical Center.  Born May 12, 1982 in Colleton County, she was a daughter to Mr. Larry Lee Creel and the late Mrs. Nellie L. Brock Creel.

Despite her disability Mrs. Vivian always had a great sense of humor.   She liked...

James Michael Holsclaw, Sr.

James Michael Holsclaw, Sr.

Aug 1, 2020

James Michael Holsclaw, 69, of Round O, entered into eternal rest Saturday, August 1, 2020, at his residence.  He was born September 19, 1949 in Erwin, Tennessee.  Mr. Holsclaw was the son to the late Mr. Clyde Holsclaw and the late Mrs. Ethel Louise Holden Holsclaw.

Mr. James M. Holsclaw was truly a loving father to his...

Joe Carter

Joe Carter

Jul 30, 2020

Joe Henry Carter of Lodge, South Carolina, died on July 30, 2020, at Regional Medical Center following a long illness. He was born to the late Blanchard and Alma McMillan Carter on January 1, 1940, and was the first winner of the Colleton County New Year’s Baby of the Year Contest. Joe had three brothers: Blanchard Carter Jr., Willis...

Riley Austin

Riley Austin

Jul 30, 2020

Mr. William Riley Austin, Sr., age 73, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday evening, July 30, 2020 at the Pruitt Health Care Center in Walterboro.

Born December 30, 1946 in Charleston, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Albert Ernest Austin and the late Audrey Mae Bunch Austin.  He served our country faithfully in the...

Justin Alan Orenstein

Justin Alan Orenstein

Jul 29, 2020

Mr. Justin Alan Orenstein, 36, of Johns Island, entered into rest Wednesday evening, July 29, 2020.

Born August 1, 1983, in Miami, Florida, he was the son of Craig Barnett Orenstein and Kelly Parsons Orenstein.  He received his Bachelors in Business from the University of West Georgia; having been a baseball player and team pitcher.  It was...

Jack Leon Driver

Jack Leon Driver

Jul 28, 2020

Mr. Jack Leon Driver, 79, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, July 28, 2020, at his home in Walterboro.

Born November 22, 1940, a son of the late James and Louise Nichols Driver, he resided in Mississippi until making Walterboro his home nearly thirty years ago.  He was a very talented diesel mechanic.  Jack loved fishing and was...

Hicks Cornett

Hicks Cornett

Jul 28, 2020

Hicks Cornett, 95, of Walterboro, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday morning, July 28, 2020 at the Veterans Victory House in Walterboro.

Born March 30,1925 in Metcalf, Illinois, he was the son of the late Mr. Eley Cornett and the Mrs. Clara Cornklin Cornett.  He graduated with a Masters Degree from the University of Illinois.  "Mr. Hicks" was...

Christine Mcalhaney

Christine Mcalhaney

Jul 26, 2020

Mrs. Christine Zahler McAlhaney, 72, of Early Branch, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Blackville Healthcare and Rehab.  She was the widow of Hiram Quillie McAlhaney.

Born February 7, 1948 in Hampton, she was a daughter of George Wesley Zahler and Ada Youmans Zahler.  She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, attending faithfully until her...

Bonnie Mclauchlin

Bonnie Mclauchlin

Jul 26, 2020

Ms. Bonnie Sue McLauchlin, 64, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning July 26, 2020 at Summerville Community Hospice House.

Born July 5, 1956 in Horry County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. McLauchlin and Iris Victoria Geddings Bennett.  She spent her life in Law Enforcement, beginning in the late ‘70’s with...

Iris Burke

Iris Burke

Jul 24, 2020

Mrs. Iris Taylor Burke, 90, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, July 24, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family and under care of Amedysis Hospice. She was the widow of Ernest Rudolph Burke.

Born February 11, 1930 in Cordele, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late James Preston Taylor and Agnes...

Edith Fay Lesley

Edith Fay Lesley

Jul 23, 2020

Mrs. Edith Fay Lesley, 83, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, July 23, 2020, at Magnolias in Walterboro. She was the wife of the late Clinton Lesley.

Born April 5, 1937, in Delta County, Texas, she was a daughter of the late Homer Boren and the late Mary Ellen Edwards Boren.  She was a lifelong resident...

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

Audrey Iona Sheppard Herndon

Audrey Iona Sheppard Herndon

Aug 9, 2020

Mrs. Audrey Sheppard Herndon, 67, of Ruffin, went to be with the Lord in Heaven Sunday afternoon, August 9, 2020, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born January 17, 1953, in Savannah, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Joseph "Frank" Francis Sheppard and the late Winnie Ethel Exley Sheppard. Mrs. Audrey Herndon graduated from...

Lataine Padgett Hughes

Lataine Padgett Hughes

Aug 7, 2020

Lataine Padgett Hughes, 87, of Bamberg,passed away peacefully Friday morning, August 7, 2020, at Pruitt Heath Bamberg.  She was born July 15, 1933 in Bamberg County. Mrs. Hughes was a daughter to the late Mr. Leroy Padgett and the late Mrs. Ruth Folk Padgett.  She was married to the late Charles Edward Hughes, Sr.

Mrs. Hughes was...

Jeffery Donald Eubank

Jeffery Donald Eubank

Aug 5, 2020

Jeffery Donald Eubank, 62, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at his residence.  He was born July 9, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio.  Mr. Eubank was the son to the late Mr. Jack Turner Eubank and Mrs. Joan Marie Poorman Eubank. Mr. Eubank possessed a love for the outdoors and was a avid fisherman.

In addition...

Evelyn Thomas

Evelyn Thomas

Aug 5, 2020

Mrs. Evelyn Bazzle Thomas, 84, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her residence.  She was the widow of Garth Wayne “Red” Thomas, to whom she was married for 51 years.

Born April 15, 1936 in Bamberg County, she was a daughter of the late Boyd Hampton Bazzle and Mary James Perry Hoover...

Edwin Frank Vozella

Edwin Frank Vozella

Aug 5, 2020

Edwin F. Vozella, 90, of Beaufort, husband of Millie J. Vozella passed away Wednesday, August 5th at the Veteran's Victory House in Walterboro.   Mr. Vozella served his country in the United States Marines.  ARRANGEMENTS BY BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, WALTERBORO CHAPEL.

Julio Gutierrez

Julio Gutierrez

Aug 4, 2020

Julio Gutierrez, 92, of Waterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at the Veterans Victory House.  He was born September 22, 1927 in New York, New York.  Mr. Gutierrez was the son to the late Mr. Fransico Gutierrez and the late Mrs. Concepcion Ladevezes Gutierrez.

A private funeral with full military honors for Mr. Gutierrez...

Laurie C. Sanders, Sr.

Laurie C. Sanders, Sr.

Aug 4, 2020

Laurie Charles Sanders, 76, of Edisto Island, passed away Tuesday evening, August 4, 2020, at his home on Edisto Island.  He was born December 9, 1943 in Walterboro, SC.  Mr. Sanders was a son to the late Mr. James Edward  Sanders and the late Mrs. Lucille Bennett Sanders.  He was the loving husband of forty years to Mrs. Sjannah...

Debra Taylor

Debra Taylor

Aug 3, 2020

Debra Ann Taylor, of Walterboro, SC, passed away Monday evening, August 3, 2020, at Pruitt Health Care Center of Walterboro.  She was born December 3, 1957 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.  Mrs. Taylor was the daughter to the late James C. Markham and the late Margaret Markham.

She is survived by: a son, Michael Goldman of Walterboro;a...

Ava Jane Thorson

Ava Jane Thorson

Aug 3, 2020

Ava Jane Thorson, 95, of Walterboro, passed away Monday evening, August 3, 2020, at the Colleton Medical Center.  Born March 4, 1925 in Ruffin, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Walter Black and the late Vera Crosby Black Blackwood.  She was the wife of the late Thomas Thorson.

Mrs. Thorson, since a child had been...

Vivian Ruth Redondo

Vivian Ruth Redondo

Aug 2, 2020

Vivian Ruth ReDondo, 38, of Belton, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020, at the Colleton Medical Center.  Born May 12, 1982 in Colleton County, she was a daughter to Mr. Larry Lee Creel and the late Mrs. Nellie L. Brock Creel.

Despite her disability Mrs. Vivian always had a great sense of humor.   She liked...

James Michael Holsclaw, Sr.

James Michael Holsclaw, Sr.

Aug 1, 2020

James Michael Holsclaw, 69, of Round O, entered into eternal rest Saturday, August 1, 2020, at his residence.  He was born September 19, 1949 in Erwin, Tennessee.  Mr. Holsclaw was the son to the late Mr. Clyde Holsclaw and the late Mrs. Ethel Louise Holden Holsclaw.

Mr. James M. Holsclaw was truly a loving father to his...

Joe Carter

Joe Carter

Jul 30, 2020

Joe Henry Carter of Lodge, South Carolina, died on July 30, 2020, at Regional Medical Center following a long illness. He was born to the late Blanchard and Alma McMillan Carter on January 1, 1940, and was the first winner of the Colleton County New Year’s Baby of the Year Contest. Joe had three brothers: Blanchard Carter Jr., Willis...

Riley Austin

Riley Austin

Jul 30, 2020

Mr. William Riley Austin, Sr., age 73, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday evening, July 30, 2020 at the Pruitt Health Care Center in Walterboro.

Born December 30, 1946 in Charleston, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Albert Ernest Austin and the late Audrey Mae Bunch Austin.  He served our country faithfully in the...

Justin Alan Orenstein

Justin Alan Orenstein

Jul 29, 2020

Mr. Justin Alan Orenstein, 36, of Johns Island, entered into rest Wednesday evening, July 29, 2020.

Born August 1, 1983, in Miami, Florida, he was the son of Craig Barnett Orenstein and Kelly Parsons Orenstein.  He received his Bachelors in Business from the University of West Georgia; having been a baseball player and team pitcher.  It was...

Jack Leon Driver

Jack Leon Driver

Jul 28, 2020

Mr. Jack Leon Driver, 79, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, July 28, 2020, at his home in Walterboro.

Born November 22, 1940, a son of the late James and Louise Nichols Driver, he resided in Mississippi until making Walterboro his home nearly thirty years ago.  He was a very talented diesel mechanic.  Jack loved fishing and was...

Hicks Cornett

Hicks Cornett

Jul 28, 2020

Hicks Cornett, 95, of Walterboro, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday morning, July 28, 2020 at the Veterans Victory House in Walterboro.

Born March 30,1925 in Metcalf, Illinois, he was the son of the late Mr. Eley Cornett and the Mrs. Clara Cornklin Cornett.  He graduated with a Masters Degree from the University of Illinois.  "Mr. Hicks" was...

Christine Mcalhaney

Christine Mcalhaney

Jul 26, 2020

Mrs. Christine Zahler McAlhaney, 72, of Early Branch, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Blackville Healthcare and Rehab.  She was the widow of Hiram Quillie McAlhaney.

Born February 7, 1948 in Hampton, she was a daughter of George Wesley Zahler and Ada Youmans Zahler.  She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, attending faithfully until her...

Bonnie Mclauchlin

Bonnie Mclauchlin

Jul 26, 2020

Ms. Bonnie Sue McLauchlin, 64, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning July 26, 2020 at Summerville Community Hospice House.

Born July 5, 1956 in Horry County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. McLauchlin and Iris Victoria Geddings Bennett.  She spent her life in Law Enforcement, beginning in the late ‘70’s with...

Iris Burke

Iris Burke

Jul 24, 2020

Mrs. Iris Taylor Burke, 90, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, July 24, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family and under care of Amedysis Hospice. She was the widow of Ernest Rudolph Burke.

Born February 11, 1930 in Cordele, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late James Preston Taylor and Agnes...

Edith Fay Lesley

Edith Fay Lesley

Jul 23, 2020

Mrs. Edith Fay Lesley, 83, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, July 23, 2020, at Magnolias in Walterboro. She was the wife of the late Clinton Lesley.

Born April 5, 1937, in Delta County, Texas, she was a daughter of the late Homer Boren and the late Mary Ellen Edwards Boren.  She was a lifelong resident...