Obituaries


Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Bonnie Murdaugh Teal

Bonnie Murdaugh Teal

Sep 14, 2019

Mrs. Bonnie Murdaugh Teal, 70, passed away early Saturday morning, September 14, 2019, in her sleep.  She was the loving wife of forty-one years at the time of his death in 2015 to Mr. Herman Eugene “Bobby” Teal.

Born August 3, 1949, in Winston Salem, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Henry Murdaugh...

Dennis Wayne Wright

Dennis Wayne Wright

Sep 11, 2019

Mr. Dennis Wayne Wright, 50, of North Charleston, South Carolina, beloved son of Mr. Samuel Phillip and Mrs. Helen Valdonna Groves Wright went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

Born January 13, 1969, in Waukegan, Illinois.  He moved to Charleston, “The Growing City he loved” in 1971.  He graduated from R.B. Stall High School...

Rhonda Willis

Rhonda Willis

Sep 9, 2019

Ms. Rhonda Sue DeVries Willis, age 52, passed away peacefully Monday morning, September 9, 2019, at her home in Walterboro.

She was born July 22, 1967 to Ron and Paulette Denslow DeVries of Big Rapids, Michigan.  Rhonda graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1985.

Rhonda is survived by her two loving sons, Edward Lee...

Cynthia Bennett Padgett

Cynthia Bennett Padgett

Sep 9, 2019

Mrs. Cynthia Ann Bennett Padgett, 72, of Smoaks, entered into rest Monday morning, September 9, 2019, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born January 18, 1947, in Smoaks, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late C. W. Bennett and the late Elise Strickland Bennett.  Known by many as “Cindy”, she worked a faithful career...

Elfriede Genzel Davis

Elfriede Genzel Davis

Sep 7, 2019

Ms. Elfriede Margarete Genzel Davis, 87, of Walterboro passed away at her residence, surrounded by her family Saturday evening, September 7, 2019.

Born March 2, 1932, in Liebersberg, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Anna Koeck Genzel.  Formally married to Joseph Glenn, Ms. Davis known to many as “Grandma”, was a spunky, fun-loving,...

Lucas Owens

Lucas Owens

Sep 6, 2019

Lucas Mack Owens, 2, of Brunson, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019.

Born January 12, 2017 in Charleston, he was a son of Daniel Ryan Owens and Lindsey Mixson Owens.  Lucas was all boy and was strong-willed and independent.  He loved the outdoors, loved swinging and playing with his tractors, trucks and trains.  He also loved riding...

Eileen Finigan Mcnulty

Eileen Finigan Mcnulty

Sep 6, 2019

Ms. Eileen Finigan McNulty, 61, entered into rest Friday morning, September 6, 2019, at her home in Walterboro.

Born March 14, 1958, while her father was stationed at the Marine Corps Base at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Master Gunnery Sergeant William Francis Finigan and the late Mrs. Frances Hood Finigan. ...

Bill Martin

Bill Martin

Aug 31, 2019

Mr. William Lowell Martin, 67, entered into rest Saturday, August 31, 2019, surrounded by his loving family in his home in Walterboro, while under the care of Compass Hospice.

Born April 29, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of the late William Martin and the late Grace Peters.  He served our country faithfully in the...

Mark Damian Chollet

Mark Damian Chollet

Aug 31, 2019

Mr. Mark Damian Chollet, 71, of Moncks Corner, entered into rest eternal Saturday morning, August 31, 2019, at the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro.

Born November 17, 1947, in Saint Louis, Missouri, he was a son of the late Robert Xavier Chollet and the late Madelyn Crowe Chollet.   He served our country faithfully in the United States...

Eula Kinard

Eula Kinard

Aug 29, 2019

Eula Aline Stuckey Kinard, 95, passed away on August 29, 2019 at the Lexington Medical Center Carroll Campbell Place.

Eula was born in Cope, SC, the daughter of Dr. T.M. Stuckey and Aline Kearse Stuckey.  She grew up in Bamberg, SC; earned an RN degree from the Medical University of SC and served as a nurse prior...

Cheryl Welles Wilson

Cheryl Welles Wilson

Aug 27, 2019

Mrs. Cheryl Welles Wilson, age 72, entered into rest Tuesday morning, August 27, 2019, at her home in Walterboro.   She was the wife of the late Mr. Robert Michael Wilson, Sr.

Born July 31, 1947, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, she was a daughter of the late George O. Welles and the late Marjorie Welles.   Cheryl was a well...

Beatrice Easterlin

Beatrice Easterlin

Aug 27, 2019

Ms. Beatrice Craven Easterlin, affectionately known as “Bea”, 80, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, August 27, 2019 in Walterboro. Born June 3, 1939 in Colleton County, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd Esdorn Craven and Annie Lou Carson Craven.  She was an executive secretary at Coastal Electric Cooperative for 20 years.  A lifelong member...

Gene Williams

Gene Williams

Aug 26, 2019

Mr. Robert Eugene "Gene" Williams, Sr., 75, of Varnville, entered into rest Monday evening, August 26, 2019 at his residence.

Born December 2, 1942 in Estill, he was a son of the late Hoyt Eugene Williams and Agnus Cook Williams. He retired from Hampton County Public Works.  He enjoyed fishing and gardening and loved to watch things...

Robert Ham

Robert Ham

Aug 25, 2019

Mr. Robert Earl Ham, 51, of Blackville, entered into rest Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Laurel Baye Healthcare in Blackville.  He was a son of the late Davis Ham and Barbara Stanley Way.

Mr. Ham was born January 8, 1968 in Augusta, Georgia.  Mr Ham was a former restaurant chef.

He is survived by several...

Cary Talmadge Coker

Cary Talmadge Coker

Aug 22, 2019

Mr. Cary Talmadge Coker, 62, entered into rest Thursday morning, August 22, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Cottageville.

Born March 28, 1957, in Charleston, South Carolina, he was a son of Thomas Talmadge Coker and Helen Jeannette Bryant Coker.  He was the owner and operator of C and C Hauling, LLC in...

Stephen Dale Jarvis

Stephen Dale Jarvis

Aug 17, 2019

Mr. Stephen Dale Jarvis, age 51, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday, August 17, 2019, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born May 14, 1968, in Portsmouth, Virginia, he was the son of  Arley Dale Jarvis and Sharon Drinkwater Jarvis. He spent most of his career as a long haul truck driver and also worked maintenance...

Melissa Reeves

Melissa Reeves

Aug 17, 2019

Mrs. Melissa Johnston Reeves, 55, of Cottageville, entered into eternal rest Saturday afternoon, August 17, 2019, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. Born December 16, 1963, in Walterboro, she was the daughter of George Reeves Johnston and the late Gloria Jeanne Carter Blocker.  She was an employee at Colleton County School District for over 20 years. She also...

Jimmie Padgett

Jimmie Padgett

Aug 17, 2019

Mr. James Oscar Padgett, Jr., known to everyone as “Jimmie”, 78, of Smoaks, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, August 17, 2019, at Prisma Health Care in Richland. Born May 15, 1941, in Bamberg County, he was the son of the late James Oscar Padgett, Sr. and Ludie George Padgett Strickland.  He was a retired Chief Lab Operator from...

Louise Woodside

Louise Woodside

Aug 16, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy Louise Trusler Woodside, 83, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, August 16, 2019, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. Born February 1, 1936, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, she was one of thirteen children born to the late Samuel Lewis Trusler and the late Rose Ellen Large Trusler.  She and her husband made Walterboro their home...

Max Heiser

Max Heiser

Aug 15, 2019

Mr. Max Clinton Heiser, age 59, of Smoaks, entered into rest Thursday morning, August 15, 2019, in Bowman.

Mr. Heiser was a Navy seal and a mechanic for Waggoner Trucking in Bowman.

No services are planned.  Arrangements by The Brice Herndon Crematory, 843.538.5408.

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

Bonnie Murdaugh Teal

Bonnie Murdaugh Teal

Sep 14, 2019

Mrs. Bonnie Murdaugh Teal, 70, passed away early Saturday morning, September 14, 2019, in her sleep.  She was the loving wife of forty-one years at the time of his death in 2015 to Mr. Herman Eugene “Bobby” Teal.

Born August 3, 1949, in Winston Salem, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Henry Murdaugh...

Dennis Wayne Wright

Dennis Wayne Wright

Sep 11, 2019

Mr. Dennis Wayne Wright, 50, of North Charleston, South Carolina, beloved son of Mr. Samuel Phillip and Mrs. Helen Valdonna Groves Wright went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

Born January 13, 1969, in Waukegan, Illinois.  He moved to Charleston, “The Growing City he loved” in 1971.  He graduated from R.B. Stall High School...

Rhonda Willis

Rhonda Willis

Sep 9, 2019

Ms. Rhonda Sue DeVries Willis, age 52, passed away peacefully Monday morning, September 9, 2019, at her home in Walterboro.

She was born July 22, 1967 to Ron and Paulette Denslow DeVries of Big Rapids, Michigan.  Rhonda graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1985.

Rhonda is survived by her two loving sons, Edward Lee...

Cynthia Bennett Padgett

Cynthia Bennett Padgett

Sep 9, 2019

Mrs. Cynthia Ann Bennett Padgett, 72, of Smoaks, entered into rest Monday morning, September 9, 2019, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born January 18, 1947, in Smoaks, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late C. W. Bennett and the late Elise Strickland Bennett.  Known by many as “Cindy”, she worked a faithful career...

Elfriede Genzel Davis

Elfriede Genzel Davis

Sep 7, 2019

Ms. Elfriede Margarete Genzel Davis, 87, of Walterboro passed away at her residence, surrounded by her family Saturday evening, September 7, 2019.

Born March 2, 1932, in Liebersberg, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Anna Koeck Genzel.  Formally married to Joseph Glenn, Ms. Davis known to many as “Grandma”, was a spunky, fun-loving,...

Lucas Owens

Lucas Owens

Sep 6, 2019

Lucas Mack Owens, 2, of Brunson, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019.

Born January 12, 2017 in Charleston, he was a son of Daniel Ryan Owens and Lindsey Mixson Owens.  Lucas was all boy and was strong-willed and independent.  He loved the outdoors, loved swinging and playing with his tractors, trucks and trains.  He also loved riding...

Eileen Finigan Mcnulty

Eileen Finigan Mcnulty

Sep 6, 2019

Ms. Eileen Finigan McNulty, 61, entered into rest Friday morning, September 6, 2019, at her home in Walterboro.

Born March 14, 1958, while her father was stationed at the Marine Corps Base at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Master Gunnery Sergeant William Francis Finigan and the late Mrs. Frances Hood Finigan. ...

Bill Martin

Bill Martin

Aug 31, 2019

Mr. William Lowell Martin, 67, entered into rest Saturday, August 31, 2019, surrounded by his loving family in his home in Walterboro, while under the care of Compass Hospice.

Born April 29, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of the late William Martin and the late Grace Peters.  He served our country faithfully in the...

Mark Damian Chollet

Mark Damian Chollet

Aug 31, 2019

Mr. Mark Damian Chollet, 71, of Moncks Corner, entered into rest eternal Saturday morning, August 31, 2019, at the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro.

Born November 17, 1947, in Saint Louis, Missouri, he was a son of the late Robert Xavier Chollet and the late Madelyn Crowe Chollet.   He served our country faithfully in the United States...

Eula Kinard

Eula Kinard

Aug 29, 2019

Eula Aline Stuckey Kinard, 95, passed away on August 29, 2019 at the Lexington Medical Center Carroll Campbell Place.

Eula was born in Cope, SC, the daughter of Dr. T.M. Stuckey and Aline Kearse Stuckey.  She grew up in Bamberg, SC; earned an RN degree from the Medical University of SC and served as a nurse prior...

Cheryl Welles Wilson

Cheryl Welles Wilson

Aug 27, 2019

Mrs. Cheryl Welles Wilson, age 72, entered into rest Tuesday morning, August 27, 2019, at her home in Walterboro.   She was the wife of the late Mr. Robert Michael Wilson, Sr.

Born July 31, 1947, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, she was a daughter of the late George O. Welles and the late Marjorie Welles.   Cheryl was a well...

Beatrice Easterlin

Beatrice Easterlin

Aug 27, 2019

Ms. Beatrice Craven Easterlin, affectionately known as “Bea”, 80, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, August 27, 2019 in Walterboro. Born June 3, 1939 in Colleton County, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd Esdorn Craven and Annie Lou Carson Craven.  She was an executive secretary at Coastal Electric Cooperative for 20 years.  A lifelong member...

Gene Williams

Gene Williams

Aug 26, 2019

Mr. Robert Eugene "Gene" Williams, Sr., 75, of Varnville, entered into rest Monday evening, August 26, 2019 at his residence.

Born December 2, 1942 in Estill, he was a son of the late Hoyt Eugene Williams and Agnus Cook Williams. He retired from Hampton County Public Works.  He enjoyed fishing and gardening and loved to watch things...

Robert Ham

Robert Ham

Aug 25, 2019

Mr. Robert Earl Ham, 51, of Blackville, entered into rest Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Laurel Baye Healthcare in Blackville.  He was a son of the late Davis Ham and Barbara Stanley Way.

Mr. Ham was born January 8, 1968 in Augusta, Georgia.  Mr Ham was a former restaurant chef.

He is survived by several...

Cary Talmadge Coker

Cary Talmadge Coker

Aug 22, 2019

Mr. Cary Talmadge Coker, 62, entered into rest Thursday morning, August 22, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Cottageville.

Born March 28, 1957, in Charleston, South Carolina, he was a son of Thomas Talmadge Coker and Helen Jeannette Bryant Coker.  He was the owner and operator of C and C Hauling, LLC in...

Stephen Dale Jarvis

Stephen Dale Jarvis

Aug 17, 2019

Mr. Stephen Dale Jarvis, age 51, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday, August 17, 2019, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born May 14, 1968, in Portsmouth, Virginia, he was the son of  Arley Dale Jarvis and Sharon Drinkwater Jarvis. He spent most of his career as a long haul truck driver and also worked maintenance...

Melissa Reeves

Melissa Reeves

Aug 17, 2019

Mrs. Melissa Johnston Reeves, 55, of Cottageville, entered into eternal rest Saturday afternoon, August 17, 2019, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. Born December 16, 1963, in Walterboro, she was the daughter of George Reeves Johnston and the late Gloria Jeanne Carter Blocker.  She was an employee at Colleton County School District for over 20 years. She also...

Jimmie Padgett

Jimmie Padgett

Aug 17, 2019

Mr. James Oscar Padgett, Jr., known to everyone as “Jimmie”, 78, of Smoaks, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, August 17, 2019, at Prisma Health Care in Richland. Born May 15, 1941, in Bamberg County, he was the son of the late James Oscar Padgett, Sr. and Ludie George Padgett Strickland.  He was a retired Chief Lab Operator from...

Louise Woodside

Louise Woodside

Aug 16, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy Louise Trusler Woodside, 83, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, August 16, 2019, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. Born February 1, 1936, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, she was one of thirteen children born to the late Samuel Lewis Trusler and the late Rose Ellen Large Trusler.  She and her husband made Walterboro their home...

Max Heiser

Max Heiser

Aug 15, 2019

Mr. Max Clinton Heiser, age 59, of Smoaks, entered into rest Thursday morning, August 15, 2019, in Bowman.

Mr. Heiser was a Navy seal and a mechanic for Waggoner Trucking in Bowman.

No services are planned.  Arrangements by The Brice Herndon Crematory, 843.538.5408.