Mar 30, 2019

Mrs. Alice Blakewood Baldwin, 70, of Hampton, entered into rest Saturday afternoon, March 30, 2019, at the Trident Medical Center in North Charleston.  She was the wife of the late Mr. Philip James Baldwin.

Born March 13, 1949, in Ridgeland, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Mr. Norman Reginald Blakewood and the late Frances...

Mar 30, 2019

Paul Franklin Hawes, age 76, of Walterboro, entered into rest Saturday, March 30, 2019, at the Veteran's Victory House in Walterboro.

Mr. Haws was a retired Navy First Class Petty Officer and was also retired Hubble Telescope Engineer from The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Arrangements for his burial with full military honors at...

Mar 29, 2019

Mr. Barry Glen Traband, 54, of Walterboro, entered into rest Friday afternoon, March 29, 2019, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.

Born June 23, 1964, in Limestone, Maine, he was a son of the late Richard Warren Traband and the late Annette Beach Traband.  Barry will always be remembered as a loving and happy person who...

Mar 29, 2019

Mr. Peter Leo Lewis, 72, entered into rest Friday morning, March 29, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Cottageville.

Born May 21, 1946, in Nussloch, Germany, he was a son of the late John and Olivia Lewis.  He served our Country faithfully in the United States Navy and was the founder of Atlantic...

Mar 25, 2019

Mr. Lewis Henry Sauls Farris, 58, of Early Branch, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at Hampton Regional Medical Center.

Born September 2, 1960 in Varnville, he was the son of Robert Donald Farris and Nancy Ellen Pierson Farris.  He retired from the South Carolina Department of Corrections as a Lieutenant at the Allendale Correctional Institute.  He...

Mar 24, 2019

On Sunday morning, March 24th, 2019, “Mother Lovett”, as she was often called by her “boys”, went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior.  “Mother Lovett” was also known as Fae Lovett, and her “boys” were the inmates at Coastal State Prison, who attended her Friday morning Bible studies, which she held for almost 40 years.  During...

Mar 22, 2019

Mr. David Eugene Grooms, age 66, of Walterboro, entered into rest Friday, March 22, 2019.

Born April 20, 1952, he was a son of the late James Earl Grooms and Linnie Burbage Grooms.  He was a Veterinary Technician for 36 years, having worked for Westbury Veterinary Clinic and Beaufort Animal Hospital.  He then worked for NAPA Auto...

Mar 22, 2019

The Honorable Hugh Tuten “Hugh Boy” Lightsey passed away on March 22, 2019. He was 93. Son of John Herman and Addie Tuten Lightsey, he was born on May 3, 1925 in Brunson, South Carolina in Hampton County. Lightsey graduated from Brunson High School in 1942 and received his Bachelor’s Degree from the Citadel in 1950. A WWII veteran,...

Mar 22, 2019

Mr. Alvin “Buddy” Emerson Prater, II, age 56, of Walterboro, entered into rest Friday, March 22, 2019 at MUSC Trauma Center, not because of cancer. Born December 30, 1962 in Walterboro, he was a son of Mary Herrington and the late Durell Herrington.  He was an electrician for Briteline Extrusions.  Buddy was a wonderful person with a big heart,...

Mar 21, 2019

Mrs. Tommie McCranie Derry, age 78, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Colleton Medical Center.   She was the loving wife of forty-nine years at the time of his death in 2015 Chief David Lee Derry, United States Navy (Ret.).

Born March 2, 1941 in Conway, SC, she was a daughter of the late...

Mar 19, 2019

The Reverend James Mason Day, known affectionately by many as “Jim”, age 82, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, March 19, 2019, at his home in Walterboro.

Born December 9, 1936, in Worchester, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Odlin H. Day and the late Irene Mason Day.   The Reverend Day was a graduate of...

Mar 17, 2019

Mrs. Joan Strange Dean, age 74, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday morning, March 17, 2019, at Trident Medical Center in North Charleston.   She was the loving wife of the late Lawrence Algernon Dean.

Born January 28, 1945, in Halifax County, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Strange and the late Ada Rebecca Powell.  ...

Mar 16, 2019

Mrs. Lizzie Johnson Austin, 67, entered into rest surrounded by her loving family  Saturday evening, March 16, 2019, at her home in Walterboro under hospice care.  She was the loving wife of forty-eight years to the late Mr. John David Austin who passed February 8, 2019.

Born October 22, 1951, she was a daughter of the late...

Mar 15, 2019

Frances Hazel Faulkner was born on May 26, 1926 in McCormick, South Carolina and entered into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ on March 15, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the daughter of the late Jacob W. Kelly and Effie Maness Kelly.  She was a former faithful member of Maple Cane Baptist...

Mar 12, 2019

Mr. Milton Paul Murdaugh, known by all as “Buddy”, age 83, of Islandton, entered into rest Tuesday morning, March 12, 2019, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.  He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty years, Mrs. Permelia Bettyline Polk Murdaugh on December 27, 2018.

Born August 26, 1935, in Islandton, South Carolina, he...

Mar 10, 2019

Jonathan Dale Kearse, Jr., 30, died on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Jonathan was born February 26, 1989 and was a lifelong resident of the low country. He worked much of his life for the family business in the Timber industry with his father, uncle, brother and grandfather. He loved his work and being outdoors among the trees whenever possible,...

Mar 9, 2019

Mr. Thomas Keith Peters, 57, of Ehrhardt, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at his residence.

Born November 8, 1961 in Walterboro, he was a son of the late Furman Delano Peters, Sr. and Nancy Morningstar Peters.  Keith was an avid outdoorsman who loved huting, fishing, camping and being on the river. He loved sports and especially...

Mar 9, 2019

Mr. James Berkeley “Jim” Baggett, Sr., age 74, entered into rest Saturday evening, March 9, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Walterboro.

Mr. Baggett was born July 6, 1944, in Walterboro and was the owner and operator of J. Baggett Trucking.  He was a member of Evergreen Christian Church.  Jim will always be...

Mar 7, 2019

Mrs. Betty L. Cook Murdaugh, 80, of Hampton, entered into rest Thursday, March 7, 2019 at her residence.  She was the widow of Calip Hugh Murdaugh.

Born March 3, 1939 in Hampton County, she was a daughter of the late Edgar Cook and Bernice Chassereau Cook.  She was a former seamstress and had worked in the service...

Mar 6, 2019

Mrs. Judy Peters Finley, 59, of St. George, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital.

Born April 14, 1959 in Barnwell, she was a daughter of the late Furman Delano Peters, Sr. and Nancy Morningstar Peters. Judy loved going to the beach and collecting sharks’ teeth, loved gardening and working with her flowers, and...