Obituaries


Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Laurie Copeland

Laurie Copeland

Jul 4, 2020

Cecil Laurie Copeland, 47, died Saturday, July 4, 2020 at his home in Ehrhardt. Born on June 25, 1973, Laurie was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Laurie Wingard Copeland, III and was named for his two grandfathers. He graduated from Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School, the John Deere Technical School at Beaufort (NC) County Community College and the Technical College...

Furman Parnell

Furman Parnell

Jul 2, 2020

Mr. Furman Russell Parnell, 79, of Lodge, entered into eternal rest Thursday morning, July 2, 2020, at the Roper Hospital in Charleston.

Born September 11, 1940, in Colleton County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Ewell Clinton Parnell, Sr. and the late Ottie Fralix Parnell.   Furman was no stranger to hard work and was...

Robert Tarcen

Robert Tarcen

Jul 1, 2020

Mr. Robert Howard Tarcen, 86, of Hollywood, entered into enteral rest Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the Veteran's Victory House in Walterboro. He was the husband of Marian Allston Tarcen.  He served his country in the United States Air Force and was a retired engineer.

Arrangements by The Brice Herndon Funeral Chapels and Crematory, Walterboro Chapel.

Michael Stanfield

Michael Stanfield

Jun 30, 2020

Mr. Furman Michael Stanfield, 36, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

Born October 23, 1983 in Orangeburg, he was a son of John Richard Stanfield and Kelly McMillan Godley.  He enjoyed fishing and could do anything with his hands that he put his mind to.

Surviving are: his wife, Amanda Bishop...

Michael Allen Roberts

Michael Allen Roberts

Jun 28, 2020

Michael Allen Roberts, 58, of Bartow, Florida, passed away Sunday morning, June 28, 2020 at the Colleton County Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born February 2, 1962 in Lake Worth, Florida, he was a son of the late Charlie Mark Roberts and the late Betty Corrine Poole Roberts.

Mr. Roberts will undoubtedly be known as a...

Richard Schlesser, Ii

Richard Schlesser, Ii

Jun 26, 2020

Mr. Richard Jerome Schlesser, II or also known as "Richie", "Rich", "Rick", "Jerlock", age 55, of Walterboro, a well-known chef, entered into rest Friday afternoon, June 26, 2020, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Those of us that knew him probably expected his passing to have been precipitated with an explosion, a huge fireball, and many...

Patricia Lynn Dunlap

Patricia Lynn Dunlap

Jun 26, 2020

Patricia Lynn Dunlap, age 69, entered into eternal rest Friday evening, June 26, 2020, at her home in Walterboro.

Ms. Patricia Dunlap was born October 20, 1950, in Winchester, Virginia and was the daughter to the late Walter Grady Brown and June Kuceda Schillingburg Brown. She is survived by her daughter; Tammy Lynn Consiglio of Lake Worth,...

Donald Breaker

Donald Breaker

Jun 23, 2020

Mr. Donald Anthony Breaker, 68, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at St. George Health Center.  He was the son of Margaret Beylotte Carter and the late Junior Breaker.

Arrangements by The Brice Herndon Funeral Chapels and Crematory, Walterboro Chapel.

Alexus Braxton Hughes

Alexus Braxton Hughes

Jun 23, 2020

Miss Alexus Mackenzie Braxton Hughes, a free-spirted young lady known as “Lex”, age 19, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, June 23, 2020, as a result of injuries sustained during an automobile accident in Colleton County.

Born December 6, 2000, she was a daughter of Micah Timothy Hughes and Theresa Michelle Thomas Ammons.   Lex loved her siblings and...

Jack Socha

Jack Socha

Jun 22, 2020

Mr. John Dennis Socha, known by all as “Jack”, age 84, entered into rest Monday morning, June 22, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Walterboro, while under the care of Amedisys Hospice.

Jack was born March 1, 1936, in Passaic, New Jersey. He was the son of Joseph & Elizabeth Socha....

Elton Dwaine Voss, Jr.

Elton Dwaine Voss, Jr.

Jun 21, 2020

Mr. Elton Dwaine Voss, Jr., known by many as “Skip”, 70, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday evening, June 21, 2020, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born November 10, 1949, in Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Elton D. Voss, Sr. and the late Esther Marie Rhodes Voss.  He worked in carpentry and...

George H. Pierce

George H. Pierce

Jun 20, 2020

Mr. George Harold Pierce, age 81, entered into rest Saturday afternoon, June 20, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Amedisys Hospice.  He was the loving husband of the late Mrs. Ann Shelton Pierce who was the longtime serving Treasurer for Colleton County.

Born March 13, 1939, in Greenville, South...

Doris Craven Smoak

Doris Craven Smoak

Jun 19, 2020

Mrs. Doris Craven Smoak, age 86, entered into eternal rest Friday evening, June 19, 2020, at her home in Walterboro surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Amedisys Hospice.  She was the wife of the late Mr. Clyde Elic Smoak.

Born August 25, 1933, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the...

Elizabeth Marie Roberts

Elizabeth Marie Roberts

Jun 18, 2020

Mrs. Elizabeth Marie Roberts, 58, entered into rest Thursday, June 18, 2020, at her home in Sniders Community of Ruffin.

Born June 6, 1962, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Herman Hiers and the late Mattie Louise Murdaugh Hiers.   She was a devoted housewife a member of Evergreen Christian Church.  She will...

Ann Carol Brookins

Ann Carol Brookins

Jun 16, 2020

Mrs. Ann Carol Heron Brookins, age 60, entered into rest Tuesday evening, June 16, 2020, at her home in Walterboro.  She was the wife of Mr. Louie Newman Brookins, Jr.

Arrangements are by our Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.

Diane Brooks Carroll

Diane Brooks Carroll

Jun 16, 2020

Diane Elizabeth Brooks Carroll, age 65, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, June 16, 2020, at the Vibra Hospital of Charleston.

Mrs. Carroll was born February 15, 1955, in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania.  She was a daughter to the late William Henry Brooks and the late Ruth Watkins Brooks.  Diane attended the Gospel Light Baptist Church and was...

William Thomas Burns, Iv

William Thomas Burns, Iv

Jun 16, 2020

Mr. William Thomas Burns, IV, age 59, entered into rest eternal Tuesday evening, June 16, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Walterboro.

Born May 27, 1961, in Miami, Florida, a son of the late William Thomas “Bill” Burns, III and the late Ruby Abbott Burns, the family made Walterboro their home...

Greg Drawdy

Greg Drawdy

Jun 16, 2020

Mr. Charles Gregory Drawdy, Sr., age 66, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, June 16, 2020, at Pruitt Health Care in Walterboro.

Born September 22, 1953, in Colleton County, he was a son of the late Jack Dempsey Drawdy, Sr. and the late Grace Kinsey Drawdy.  He worked a successful career at Landmark Finance in Walterboro...

Nancy Soule

Nancy Soule

Jun 15, 2020

Mrs. Nancy Pilialoha Soule, age 77, of Cottageville, entered into rest eternal Monday evening, June 15, 2020, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born August 28, 1942, in Kona, Hawaii, she was a daughter of the late Bonifacio Manguel and the late Christina Pauole.  She made Cottageville her home in 1983, after having resided in San...

Joe Carroll

Joe Carroll

Jun 13, 2020

Mr. Joe Willie Carroll, affectionately known as “Super Fan”, 83, of Smoaks, went to be with his Savior on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his residence.

Born November 11, 1936 in Smoaks, he was a son of the late Jim Keever Carroll and Muta Rena Kinsey Carroll.  Joe was a lifelong member of Smoaks Baptist Church where...

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

Laurie Copeland

Laurie Copeland

Jul 4, 2020

Cecil Laurie Copeland, 47, died Saturday, July 4, 2020 at his home in Ehrhardt. Born on June 25, 1973, Laurie was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Laurie Wingard Copeland, III and was named for his two grandfathers. He graduated from Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School, the John Deere Technical School at Beaufort (NC) County Community College and the Technical College...

Furman Parnell

Furman Parnell

Jul 2, 2020

Mr. Furman Russell Parnell, 79, of Lodge, entered into eternal rest Thursday morning, July 2, 2020, at the Roper Hospital in Charleston.

Born September 11, 1940, in Colleton County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Ewell Clinton Parnell, Sr. and the late Ottie Fralix Parnell.   Furman was no stranger to hard work and was...

Robert Tarcen

Robert Tarcen

Jul 1, 2020

Mr. Robert Howard Tarcen, 86, of Hollywood, entered into enteral rest Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the Veteran's Victory House in Walterboro. He was the husband of Marian Allston Tarcen.  He served his country in the United States Air Force and was a retired engineer.

Arrangements by The Brice Herndon Funeral Chapels and Crematory, Walterboro Chapel.

Michael Stanfield

Michael Stanfield

Jun 30, 2020

Mr. Furman Michael Stanfield, 36, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

Born October 23, 1983 in Orangeburg, he was a son of John Richard Stanfield and Kelly McMillan Godley.  He enjoyed fishing and could do anything with his hands that he put his mind to.

Surviving are: his wife, Amanda Bishop...

Michael Allen Roberts

Michael Allen Roberts

Jun 28, 2020

Michael Allen Roberts, 58, of Bartow, Florida, passed away Sunday morning, June 28, 2020 at the Colleton County Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born February 2, 1962 in Lake Worth, Florida, he was a son of the late Charlie Mark Roberts and the late Betty Corrine Poole Roberts.

Mr. Roberts will undoubtedly be known as a...

Richard Schlesser, Ii

Richard Schlesser, Ii

Jun 26, 2020

Mr. Richard Jerome Schlesser, II or also known as "Richie", "Rich", "Rick", "Jerlock", age 55, of Walterboro, a well-known chef, entered into rest Friday afternoon, June 26, 2020, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Those of us that knew him probably expected his passing to have been precipitated with an explosion, a huge fireball, and many...

Patricia Lynn Dunlap

Patricia Lynn Dunlap

Jun 26, 2020

Patricia Lynn Dunlap, age 69, entered into eternal rest Friday evening, June 26, 2020, at her home in Walterboro.

Ms. Patricia Dunlap was born October 20, 1950, in Winchester, Virginia and was the daughter to the late Walter Grady Brown and June Kuceda Schillingburg Brown. She is survived by her daughter; Tammy Lynn Consiglio of Lake Worth,...

Donald Breaker

Donald Breaker

Jun 23, 2020

Mr. Donald Anthony Breaker, 68, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at St. George Health Center.  He was the son of Margaret Beylotte Carter and the late Junior Breaker.

Arrangements by The Brice Herndon Funeral Chapels and Crematory, Walterboro Chapel.

Alexus Braxton Hughes

Alexus Braxton Hughes

Jun 23, 2020

Miss Alexus Mackenzie Braxton Hughes, a free-spirted young lady known as “Lex”, age 19, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, June 23, 2020, as a result of injuries sustained during an automobile accident in Colleton County.

Born December 6, 2000, she was a daughter of Micah Timothy Hughes and Theresa Michelle Thomas Ammons.   Lex loved her siblings and...

Jack Socha

Jack Socha

Jun 22, 2020

Mr. John Dennis Socha, known by all as “Jack”, age 84, entered into rest Monday morning, June 22, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Walterboro, while under the care of Amedisys Hospice.

Jack was born March 1, 1936, in Passaic, New Jersey. He was the son of Joseph & Elizabeth Socha....

Elton Dwaine Voss, Jr.

Elton Dwaine Voss, Jr.

Jun 21, 2020

Mr. Elton Dwaine Voss, Jr., known by many as “Skip”, 70, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday evening, June 21, 2020, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born November 10, 1949, in Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Elton D. Voss, Sr. and the late Esther Marie Rhodes Voss.  He worked in carpentry and...

George H. Pierce

George H. Pierce

Jun 20, 2020

Mr. George Harold Pierce, age 81, entered into rest Saturday afternoon, June 20, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Amedisys Hospice.  He was the loving husband of the late Mrs. Ann Shelton Pierce who was the longtime serving Treasurer for Colleton County.

Born March 13, 1939, in Greenville, South...

Doris Craven Smoak

Doris Craven Smoak

Jun 19, 2020

Mrs. Doris Craven Smoak, age 86, entered into eternal rest Friday evening, June 19, 2020, at her home in Walterboro surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Amedisys Hospice.  She was the wife of the late Mr. Clyde Elic Smoak.

Born August 25, 1933, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the...

Elizabeth Marie Roberts

Elizabeth Marie Roberts

Jun 18, 2020

Mrs. Elizabeth Marie Roberts, 58, entered into rest Thursday, June 18, 2020, at her home in Sniders Community of Ruffin.

Born June 6, 1962, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Herman Hiers and the late Mattie Louise Murdaugh Hiers.   She was a devoted housewife a member of Evergreen Christian Church.  She will...

Ann Carol Brookins

Ann Carol Brookins

Jun 16, 2020

Mrs. Ann Carol Heron Brookins, age 60, entered into rest Tuesday evening, June 16, 2020, at her home in Walterboro.  She was the wife of Mr. Louie Newman Brookins, Jr.

Arrangements are by our Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.

Diane Brooks Carroll

Diane Brooks Carroll

Jun 16, 2020

Diane Elizabeth Brooks Carroll, age 65, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, June 16, 2020, at the Vibra Hospital of Charleston.

Mrs. Carroll was born February 15, 1955, in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania.  She was a daughter to the late William Henry Brooks and the late Ruth Watkins Brooks.  Diane attended the Gospel Light Baptist Church and was...

William Thomas Burns, Iv

William Thomas Burns, Iv

Jun 16, 2020

Mr. William Thomas Burns, IV, age 59, entered into rest eternal Tuesday evening, June 16, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Walterboro.

Born May 27, 1961, in Miami, Florida, a son of the late William Thomas “Bill” Burns, III and the late Ruby Abbott Burns, the family made Walterboro their home...

Greg Drawdy

Greg Drawdy

Jun 16, 2020

Mr. Charles Gregory Drawdy, Sr., age 66, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, June 16, 2020, at Pruitt Health Care in Walterboro.

Born September 22, 1953, in Colleton County, he was a son of the late Jack Dempsey Drawdy, Sr. and the late Grace Kinsey Drawdy.  He worked a successful career at Landmark Finance in Walterboro...

Nancy Soule

Nancy Soule

Jun 15, 2020

Mrs. Nancy Pilialoha Soule, age 77, of Cottageville, entered into rest eternal Monday evening, June 15, 2020, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born August 28, 1942, in Kona, Hawaii, she was a daughter of the late Bonifacio Manguel and the late Christina Pauole.  She made Cottageville her home in 1983, after having resided in San...

Joe Carroll

Joe Carroll

Jun 13, 2020

Mr. Joe Willie Carroll, affectionately known as “Super Fan”, 83, of Smoaks, went to be with his Savior on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his residence.

Born November 11, 1936 in Smoaks, he was a son of the late Jim Keever Carroll and Muta Rena Kinsey Carroll.  Joe was a lifelong member of Smoaks Baptist Church where...