Obituaries


Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

John Louie Wade

John Louie Wade

Mar 17, 2020

Mr. John Louie Wade, 53, entered into rest Tuesday evening, March 17, 2020, at his home in Walterboro.

Born September 5, 1966 in Charleston, South Carolina, he was a retired iron worker.  He was of the Southern Baptist faith and will always be remembered for his love of fishing and Nascar Motor Sports Racing.

Surviving...

David Bryan Crockett

David Bryan Crockett

Mar 17, 2020

Mr. David Bryan Crockett, age 67, entered into rest Tuesday morning, March 17, 2020, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Smoaks.

Born January 20, 1953, a son of the late Larry Fulton Crockett and the late Charlesetta Graham Crockett, he was a native of New Port News, Virginia, having made South Carolina his home...

Otis Herbert Hadwin, Sr.

Otis Herbert Hadwin, Sr.

Mar 15, 2020

**ATTENTION** The funeral service will be live streamed tomorrow through the Open Arms Fellowship Facebook page.

Mr. Otis Herbert Hadwin, Sr., age 75, entered into rest Sunday afternoon, March 15, 2020, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Brunson under the care of Amedisys Hospice.

Born December 17, 1944, in Ridgeland, South Carolina,...

Anthony Ross Johnson

Anthony Ross Johnson

Mar 14, 2020

Mr. Anthony Ross Johnson, 58, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday morning, March 14, 2020, in Charleston County.

Born September 19, 1961, in Munich, Germany he was raised and lived in Manassas, Virginia until making South Carolina his home in 1988.  He was a carpenter and mechanic by trade, who dearly loved football and was a huge...

John W. Hiles

John W. Hiles

Mar 13, 2020

Mr. John William Hiles, Jr, 82, of Round O, entered into rest Friday afternoon, March 13, 2020, at Vibra Hospital in Charleston.

Born February 10, 1938, a native of Pennsylvania, he made the Lowcountry of South Carolina his home following his time in service.  He served faithfully in the United States Navy and Coastguard and was a...

Ruby Harriott

Ruby Harriott

Mar 13, 2020

Mrs. Ruby Warren Harriott, age 74, of Winchester Road, Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday, March 13, 2020, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Quillie Joe Harriott, Sr., to whom she was married for 48 years. Born April 20, 1945 in Walterboro, she was a daughter of the late Charles English Warren and Hattie Mae...

Jamie Jane Spinello

Jamie Jane Spinello

Mar 12, 2020

Ms. Jamie Jane Spinello, 42, of Varnville, daughter of Mr. David Lee Koch and the late Mrs. Joanne Marie Koch, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at her home in Varnville.

In addition to her father, she is survived by her three children, Austin, Nicholas and Ethan; two grandchildren; and a sister, Tracy Weegman.

Arrangements...

Margie Crosby

Margie Crosby

Mar 10, 2020

Mrs. Margie Hudson Crosby, 87, of Green Pond, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of the late Henry Charles Crosby.

Born December 5, 1932 in Colleton County, she was a daughter of the late James Lowdie Hudson and Sula Priester Hudson.  She worked alongside...

Sonny Wilson

Sonny Wilson

Mar 9, 2020

Mr. James Carroll “Sonny” Wilson, 78, of Walterboro, formerly of Gaston, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at Pruitt Healthcare in Walterboro.

Born May 2, 1941 in Richland County and was a son of the late Jesse Carroll Wilson and Gertie Mae Davis Wilson.  He was a retired truck driver.  He loved reading his Bible, enjoyed writing...

David Warren Brobst

David Warren Brobst

Mar 8, 2020

Mr. David Warren Brobst, 50, of Islandton, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Colleton Medical Center.

Born October 5, 1969 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he was a son of Carol Beidleman Brobst and the late Ronnie Brobst.  He was the office manager for Auto Glass Masters in Walterboro for 20 years.  He was a member of Berea...

R.J. Tharpe

R.J. Tharpe

Mar 8, 2020

Mr. R.J. Tharpe, Jr., affectionately known to everyone as “Bo”, 91, of Ehrhardt, passed away Sunday, March8, 2020 at Pruitt Healthcare in Walterboro.  He was the husband of the late Doris Vaughan Tharpe.

Born March 15, 1928 in Kingstree, he was a son of the late Renelda James Tharpe, Sr. and Ruby M. Bryant Tharpe.  Bo served...

Russell Allison Jordan

Russell Allison Jordan

Mar 8, 2020

Mr. Russell Allison Jordan, 87, of Lodge, South Carolina, passed away in the comfort of a family home surrounded by his daughters and family Sunday afternoon, March 8, 2020.

Russell was born in Lodge, South Carolina on April 10, 1932. He is preceded in death by his parents Raymond Wendell Jordan and Mabel Jones Jordan; a sister...

Baby Zander Shaw Hightower

Baby Zander Shaw Hightower

Mar 8, 2020

Baby Zander Shaw Hightower, the baby son of Melisha April Lyons and Richard Bruce Hightower, was born sleeping on March 8, 2020, at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia.

Arrangements are entrusted to our Ehrhardt-Bamberg Chapel, 803.267.1971.

Urell Mcmillan Lutz

Urell Mcmillan Lutz

Mar 8, 2020

Mrs. Beulah Urell McMillan Lutz, 97, entered into rest Sunday evening, March 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Islandton under hospice care.  She was the wife of the late Mr. George W. Lutz.

Born April 18, 1922 in Colleton County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Charles Hiers McMillan...

James Dwayne Lovett, Jr.

James Dwayne Lovett, Jr.

Mar 6, 2020

Mr. James Dwayne Lovett, Jr., known by all as “Jay”, age 27, of Saint George, entered into eternal rest Friday, March 6, 2020, in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Born November 9, 1992, in Charleston, South Carolina, he was a son of Janet Wise Combahee and James Dwayne Lovett, Sr.  Jay was raised to know Christ at the...

Robert Lee Patterson

Robert Lee Patterson

Mar 6, 2020

Mr. Robert Lee Patterson, known by all as “Bob”, age 74, of Walterboro, entered into rest following a brief illness Friday evening, March 6, 2020, at the Ralph H. Johnson Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Charleston.

Born June 23, 1945, in New London, Connecticut, he was a son of the late Robert Herman Patterson and the late Elizabeth...

Melba Ashley

Melba Ashley

Mar 6, 2020

Mrs. Melba Brown Ashley, 70, of Ruffin, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Born October 29, 1949 in Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Brown and Ollie Rebecca Whitman Brown.  She retired from Smoaks Manufacturing.  Mrs. Ashley was a member of Spring Hill Baptist...

Gladys Lyons Alch

Gladys Lyons Alch

Mar 4, 2020

Gladys Lyons Alch, 98, a native and longtime resident of Smoaks, entered into rest Thursday morning, March 5, 2020, at The Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg.  She was the wife of the late Mr. Jerome Brown Alch.

Born August 23, 1921, she was a daughter of the late George Washington Lyons and the late Annie Leila Herndon...

Baby Ryder James Beach

Baby Ryder James Beach

Mar 4, 2020

Baby Ryder James Beach, infant son of Cody Lee Beach and Morgan Lynne McMillan, was born sleeping In God’s Care Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Surviving in addition to his parents are: a sister, Rayleigh Beach; and a brother, Remington Beach.  He is also survived by paternal grandparents, Becky “Nina”...

Mary Magdalene Tubbs

Mary Magdalene Tubbs

Mar 3, 2020

Mrs. Mary Magdalene Tubbs, 89, of Varnville, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville.

Born October 14, 1930 in Colleton County,  she was the daughter of the late Willie Kirkland Bell and the late Pearle Edna Crosby Bell.  She graduated from Lodge High School in 1947 and retired from...

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

John Louie Wade

John Louie Wade

Mar 17, 2020

Mr. John Louie Wade, 53, entered into rest Tuesday evening, March 17, 2020, at his home in Walterboro.

Born September 5, 1966 in Charleston, South Carolina, he was a retired iron worker.  He was of the Southern Baptist faith and will always be remembered for his love of fishing and Nascar Motor Sports Racing.

Surviving...

David Bryan Crockett

David Bryan Crockett

Mar 17, 2020

Mr. David Bryan Crockett, age 67, entered into rest Tuesday morning, March 17, 2020, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Smoaks.

Born January 20, 1953, a son of the late Larry Fulton Crockett and the late Charlesetta Graham Crockett, he was a native of New Port News, Virginia, having made South Carolina his home...

Otis Herbert Hadwin, Sr.

Otis Herbert Hadwin, Sr.

Mar 15, 2020

**ATTENTION** The funeral service will be live streamed tomorrow through the Open Arms Fellowship Facebook page.

Mr. Otis Herbert Hadwin, Sr., age 75, entered into rest Sunday afternoon, March 15, 2020, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Brunson under the care of Amedisys Hospice.

Born December 17, 1944, in Ridgeland, South Carolina,...

Anthony Ross Johnson

Anthony Ross Johnson

Mar 14, 2020

Mr. Anthony Ross Johnson, 58, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday morning, March 14, 2020, in Charleston County.

Born September 19, 1961, in Munich, Germany he was raised and lived in Manassas, Virginia until making South Carolina his home in 1988.  He was a carpenter and mechanic by trade, who dearly loved football and was a huge...

John W. Hiles

John W. Hiles

Mar 13, 2020

Mr. John William Hiles, Jr, 82, of Round O, entered into rest Friday afternoon, March 13, 2020, at Vibra Hospital in Charleston.

Born February 10, 1938, a native of Pennsylvania, he made the Lowcountry of South Carolina his home following his time in service.  He served faithfully in the United States Navy and Coastguard and was a...

Ruby Harriott

Ruby Harriott

Mar 13, 2020

Mrs. Ruby Warren Harriott, age 74, of Winchester Road, Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday, March 13, 2020, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Quillie Joe Harriott, Sr., to whom she was married for 48 years. Born April 20, 1945 in Walterboro, she was a daughter of the late Charles English Warren and Hattie Mae...

Jamie Jane Spinello

Jamie Jane Spinello

Mar 12, 2020

Ms. Jamie Jane Spinello, 42, of Varnville, daughter of Mr. David Lee Koch and the late Mrs. Joanne Marie Koch, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at her home in Varnville.

In addition to her father, she is survived by her three children, Austin, Nicholas and Ethan; two grandchildren; and a sister, Tracy Weegman.

Arrangements...

Margie Crosby

Margie Crosby

Mar 10, 2020

Mrs. Margie Hudson Crosby, 87, of Green Pond, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of the late Henry Charles Crosby.

Born December 5, 1932 in Colleton County, she was a daughter of the late James Lowdie Hudson and Sula Priester Hudson.  She worked alongside...

Sonny Wilson

Sonny Wilson

Mar 9, 2020

Mr. James Carroll “Sonny” Wilson, 78, of Walterboro, formerly of Gaston, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at Pruitt Healthcare in Walterboro.

Born May 2, 1941 in Richland County and was a son of the late Jesse Carroll Wilson and Gertie Mae Davis Wilson.  He was a retired truck driver.  He loved reading his Bible, enjoyed writing...

David Warren Brobst

David Warren Brobst

Mar 8, 2020

Mr. David Warren Brobst, 50, of Islandton, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Colleton Medical Center.

Born October 5, 1969 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he was a son of Carol Beidleman Brobst and the late Ronnie Brobst.  He was the office manager for Auto Glass Masters in Walterboro for 20 years.  He was a member of Berea...

R.J. Tharpe

R.J. Tharpe

Mar 8, 2020

Mr. R.J. Tharpe, Jr., affectionately known to everyone as “Bo”, 91, of Ehrhardt, passed away Sunday, March8, 2020 at Pruitt Healthcare in Walterboro.  He was the husband of the late Doris Vaughan Tharpe.

Born March 15, 1928 in Kingstree, he was a son of the late Renelda James Tharpe, Sr. and Ruby M. Bryant Tharpe.  Bo served...

Russell Allison Jordan

Russell Allison Jordan

Mar 8, 2020

Mr. Russell Allison Jordan, 87, of Lodge, South Carolina, passed away in the comfort of a family home surrounded by his daughters and family Sunday afternoon, March 8, 2020.

Russell was born in Lodge, South Carolina on April 10, 1932. He is preceded in death by his parents Raymond Wendell Jordan and Mabel Jones Jordan; a sister...

Baby Zander Shaw Hightower

Baby Zander Shaw Hightower

Mar 8, 2020

Baby Zander Shaw Hightower, the baby son of Melisha April Lyons and Richard Bruce Hightower, was born sleeping on March 8, 2020, at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia.

Arrangements are entrusted to our Ehrhardt-Bamberg Chapel, 803.267.1971.

Urell Mcmillan Lutz

Urell Mcmillan Lutz

Mar 8, 2020

Mrs. Beulah Urell McMillan Lutz, 97, entered into rest Sunday evening, March 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Islandton under hospice care.  She was the wife of the late Mr. George W. Lutz.

Born April 18, 1922 in Colleton County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Charles Hiers McMillan...

James Dwayne Lovett, Jr.

James Dwayne Lovett, Jr.

Mar 6, 2020

Mr. James Dwayne Lovett, Jr., known by all as “Jay”, age 27, of Saint George, entered into eternal rest Friday, March 6, 2020, in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Born November 9, 1992, in Charleston, South Carolina, he was a son of Janet Wise Combahee and James Dwayne Lovett, Sr.  Jay was raised to know Christ at the...

Robert Lee Patterson

Robert Lee Patterson

Mar 6, 2020

Mr. Robert Lee Patterson, known by all as “Bob”, age 74, of Walterboro, entered into rest following a brief illness Friday evening, March 6, 2020, at the Ralph H. Johnson Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Charleston.

Born June 23, 1945, in New London, Connecticut, he was a son of the late Robert Herman Patterson and the late Elizabeth...

Melba Ashley

Melba Ashley

Mar 6, 2020

Mrs. Melba Brown Ashley, 70, of Ruffin, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Born October 29, 1949 in Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Brown and Ollie Rebecca Whitman Brown.  She retired from Smoaks Manufacturing.  Mrs. Ashley was a member of Spring Hill Baptist...

Gladys Lyons Alch

Gladys Lyons Alch

Mar 4, 2020

Gladys Lyons Alch, 98, a native and longtime resident of Smoaks, entered into rest Thursday morning, March 5, 2020, at The Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg.  She was the wife of the late Mr. Jerome Brown Alch.

Born August 23, 1921, she was a daughter of the late George Washington Lyons and the late Annie Leila Herndon...

Baby Ryder James Beach

Baby Ryder James Beach

Mar 4, 2020

Baby Ryder James Beach, infant son of Cody Lee Beach and Morgan Lynne McMillan, was born sleeping In God’s Care Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Surviving in addition to his parents are: a sister, Rayleigh Beach; and a brother, Remington Beach.  He is also survived by paternal grandparents, Becky “Nina”...

Mary Magdalene Tubbs

Mary Magdalene Tubbs

Mar 3, 2020

Mrs. Mary Magdalene Tubbs, 89, of Varnville, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville.

Born October 14, 1930 in Colleton County,  she was the daughter of the late Willie Kirkland Bell and the late Pearle Edna Crosby Bell.  She graduated from Lodge High School in 1947 and retired from...