Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina
Fred A. McMillan
Dec 9, 2025
Mr. Fred A. McMillan, age 75, entered into rest Tuesday morning, December 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family at his home in the heart of Green Pond. Fred was the husband of Mrs. Alice Remley McMillan. He, for countless years, was the beloved pianist of Green Pond Baptist Church and as a retired timber cruiser, having owned...
Glenda Morales
Dec 9, 2025
Glenda Kay Morales, 62, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday morning, December 9, 2025, at her residence.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced soon by our Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
Robert Hugh Bassett, Jr.
Dec 8, 2025
Mr. Robert Hugh Bassett, Jr., 88, a resident of the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro, entered into rest Monday evening, December 8, 2025.
Born November 22, 1937, in Des Monies, Iowa, he was a son of the late Robert Hugh Bassett, Sr. and the late Matie Bernice Paine Bassett. He was a graduate of North Central College where he obtained his...
Harry E. Padgett
Dec 6, 2025
Mr. Harry E. Padgett, 77, of Ruffin, entered into rest Saturday afternoon, December 6, 2025, at his residence.
Born November 11, 1948 in the Moselle community of Islandton, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Monnie Lee Padgett and the late Edy Sauls Padgett. He worked as a inside machinist and valve repair technician and was a member of...
Jerry David Steen, Jr.
Dec 4, 2025
Mr. Jerry David Steen, Jr., 57, of Cottageville, the beloved son of Jerry David Steen, Sr. and Linda Dixon Steen, entered into rest Wednesday, December 4, 2025, at Trident Medical Center in North Charleston.
Arrangements are by Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel who is honored to be caring for the Steen family.
James Carlisle Avant
Dec 2, 2025
Mr. James Carlisle Avant, 93, of Smoaks, entered into rest Tuesday morning, December 2, 2025, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro after having been a resident of the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro. He was twice married, first to the late Emma Benton Avant and secondly to the late Evelyn Canaday Avant.
Born October 18, 1932, in Islandton, South Carolina,...
Peggy Smith Jarrell
Dec 1, 2025
Mrs. Peggy Smith Jarrell, of Nixville, entered into heavenly rest on December 1, 2025, at Quillen Manor in Fountain Inn, South Carolina while under hospice care. She was happily married to Mr. C. Lee Jarrell for 63 years.
Born February 26, 1944, in Ridgeland, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Jim Smith and Lucille Mock Smith of Grays. Peggy graduated...
James Russell Farr, Sr.
Nov 30, 2025
Mr. James Russell Farr, Sr., 82, of Ridgeville, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, November 30, 2025, at the Veterans Victory House. He was the husband of the late Diane Turner Farr, to whom he was married 57 years.
Born November 8, 1943, in Charleston, he was a son of the late Wilson Farr and Lois Bockstead Farr. He served his...
Guelda Robinson Hoats
Nov 30, 2025
Mrs. Guelda Robinson Hoats, 95, of Hampton, entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Ocoee, Florida. She was the wife of the late Levy Irvin Hoats, Sr., to whom she was married 70 years.
Born March 25, 1930, in Grays, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late William Joseph Robinson, Sr. and Veronica Tuten Robinson. She was...
Shirley Barnes Varn
Nov 28, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Ann Varn, 83, of Walterboro, entered into rest Friday afternoon, November 28, 2025, at her residence. She was the loving wife of the late Mr. Grady Matthew “Grits” Varn, Sr.
Born July 7, 1942, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Samuel M. Barnes and the late Roberta Headden Barnes. She was a devoted homemaker,...
Johnathan Lee Smith
Nov 26, 2025
Mr. Johnathan Lee Smith, 45, of Varnville, entered into rest Wednesday morning, November 26, 2025, at his residence.
Born March 1, 1980, in Hampton County, South Carolina, he was the son of Karen Brunson Hiott and the late Thomas Smith. He worked in construction and will always be remembered for his love of arrowhead hunting and riding in the boat.
Surviving in...
Lewis Smith
Nov 23, 2025
Mr. Lewis Adderson Smith, Jr., 85, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday evening, November 23, 2025, at MUSC-Orangeburg.
Born August 12, 1940, in Charleston, he was a son of the late Lewis Adderson Smith, Sr. and Annie Margaret Smith. He was a retired courier for the Post and Courier Newspaper in Charleston. Lewis was a member of Limestone Baptist Church...
Ralph Ferguson
Nov 21, 2025
Mr. Ralph O. Ferguson, 93, of Cottageville, entered into rest Friday, November 21, 2025, at Colleton Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Hughes Ferguson to whom he was married 68 years.
Born April 4, 1933, in Colleton County, he was a son of the late Benjamin Ferguson and Judy Elizabeth Weeks Ferguson. He was a retried carpenter....
Harry Daniel Cain
Nov 20, 2025
Mr. Harry Daniel Cain, 71, of Bamberg, entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his residence.
Born March 3, 1954, in Milford, Delaware, he was a son of the late Harry Dempsey Cain and Bernice Elizabeth Cox Cain. He was a retired tow truck driver, a career that he truly loved. Harry was a good ole Southern redneck, who...
Hudson Edward Baker
Nov 18, 2025
Hudson Edward Baker was born an Angel Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.
He was the son of Philip James Baker and Taylor Nicole Crisp and is survived by a brother, Philip James Baker, II; and grandparents, Dylan and Candace Murray of Saint George and Philip and Amie Baker of Round O; as well as a...
Patricia Mae Smith
Nov 16, 2025
Ms. Patricia Mae Smith, 80, of Round O, entered into rest Sunday afternoon, November 16, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Walterboro with her loving family at her side.
Born December 18, 1944, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Ralph Milton Smith and the late Carrie Mae Canady Smith. Patricia was no stranger to hard work...
Eddie William Sauls, Sr.
Nov 15, 2025
Mr. Eddie William Sauls, Sr., 79, of Early Branch, entered into eternal rest Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his residence.
Born September 27, 1946, in Hampton County, he was a son of the late JC Sauls, Sr. and Georgeann Davis Sauls. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army from December 25, 1965, until February 25, 1966. He completed...
Lenora Elieanne Renay Hiott
Nov 15, 2025
Baby Lenora Elieanne Renay Hiott was born an Angel Saturday morning, November 15, 2025, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. She was the daughter of Logan Michael Hiott and Cayce Renay Poland.
Arrangement are in the care of Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
Raymond Eugene Nix
Nov 14, 2025
Mr. Raymond Eugene Nix, 80, of Hollywood, entered into rest Friday evening, November 14, 2025, with his loving family at his side.
Born May 7, 1945, in Hampton County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Thomas Nix and the late Anza Ginn Nix Evans. He was a longtime farmer and will be forever remembered for the love he...
Rebecca Lynn Strickland
Nov 12, 2025
Rebecca Lynn Strickland, maiden name Foltz passed away peacefully in her sleep. Rebecca lived a life full of love. She was a true animal lover and her friends were more than just friends, they were family.
She is survived by her Two sons Dalton Anthony and Ryan Chase who took care of her down to her last day. Two daughters, Chasity...
Local Obituaries in Walterboro, Ehrhardt, Varnville, and Surrounding Areas
Fred A. McMillan
Dec 9, 2025
Mr. Fred A. McMillan, age 75, entered into rest Tuesday morning, December 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family at his home in the heart of Green Pond. Fred was the husband of Mrs. Alice Remley McMillan. He, for countless years, was the beloved pianist of Green Pond Baptist Church and as a retired timber cruiser, having owned...
Glenda Morales
Dec 9, 2025
Glenda Kay Morales, 62, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday morning, December 9, 2025, at her residence.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced soon by our Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
Robert Hugh Bassett, Jr.
Dec 8, 2025
Mr. Robert Hugh Bassett, Jr., 88, a resident of the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro, entered into rest Monday evening, December 8, 2025.
Born November 22, 1937, in Des Monies, Iowa, he was a son of the late Robert Hugh Bassett, Sr. and the late Matie Bernice Paine Bassett. He was a graduate of North Central College where he obtained his...
Harry E. Padgett
Dec 6, 2025
Mr. Harry E. Padgett, 77, of Ruffin, entered into rest Saturday afternoon, December 6, 2025, at his residence.
Born November 11, 1948 in the Moselle community of Islandton, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Monnie Lee Padgett and the late Edy Sauls Padgett. He worked as a inside machinist and valve repair technician and was a member of...
Jerry David Steen, Jr.
Dec 4, 2025
Mr. Jerry David Steen, Jr., 57, of Cottageville, the beloved son of Jerry David Steen, Sr. and Linda Dixon Steen, entered into rest Wednesday, December 4, 2025, at Trident Medical Center in North Charleston.
Arrangements are by Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel who is honored to be caring for the Steen family.
James Carlisle Avant
Dec 2, 2025
Mr. James Carlisle Avant, 93, of Smoaks, entered into rest Tuesday morning, December 2, 2025, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro after having been a resident of the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro. He was twice married, first to the late Emma Benton Avant and secondly to the late Evelyn Canaday Avant.
Born October 18, 1932, in Islandton, South Carolina,...
Peggy Smith Jarrell
Dec 1, 2025
Mrs. Peggy Smith Jarrell, of Nixville, entered into heavenly rest on December 1, 2025, at Quillen Manor in Fountain Inn, South Carolina while under hospice care. She was happily married to Mr. C. Lee Jarrell for 63 years.
Born February 26, 1944, in Ridgeland, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Jim Smith and Lucille Mock Smith of Grays. Peggy graduated...
James Russell Farr, Sr.
Nov 30, 2025
Mr. James Russell Farr, Sr., 82, of Ridgeville, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, November 30, 2025, at the Veterans Victory House. He was the husband of the late Diane Turner Farr, to whom he was married 57 years.
Born November 8, 1943, in Charleston, he was a son of the late Wilson Farr and Lois Bockstead Farr. He served his...
Guelda Robinson Hoats
Nov 30, 2025
Mrs. Guelda Robinson Hoats, 95, of Hampton, entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Ocoee, Florida. She was the wife of the late Levy Irvin Hoats, Sr., to whom she was married 70 years.
Born March 25, 1930, in Grays, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late William Joseph Robinson, Sr. and Veronica Tuten Robinson. She was...
Shirley Barnes Varn
Nov 28, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Ann Varn, 83, of Walterboro, entered into rest Friday afternoon, November 28, 2025, at her residence. She was the loving wife of the late Mr. Grady Matthew “Grits” Varn, Sr.
Born July 7, 1942, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Samuel M. Barnes and the late Roberta Headden Barnes. She was a devoted homemaker,...
Johnathan Lee Smith
Nov 26, 2025
Mr. Johnathan Lee Smith, 45, of Varnville, entered into rest Wednesday morning, November 26, 2025, at his residence.
Born March 1, 1980, in Hampton County, South Carolina, he was the son of Karen Brunson Hiott and the late Thomas Smith. He worked in construction and will always be remembered for his love of arrowhead hunting and riding in the boat.
Surviving in...
Lewis Smith
Nov 23, 2025
Mr. Lewis Adderson Smith, Jr., 85, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday evening, November 23, 2025, at MUSC-Orangeburg.
Born August 12, 1940, in Charleston, he was a son of the late Lewis Adderson Smith, Sr. and Annie Margaret Smith. He was a retired courier for the Post and Courier Newspaper in Charleston. Lewis was a member of Limestone Baptist Church...
Ralph Ferguson
Nov 21, 2025
Mr. Ralph O. Ferguson, 93, of Cottageville, entered into rest Friday, November 21, 2025, at Colleton Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Hughes Ferguson to whom he was married 68 years.
Born April 4, 1933, in Colleton County, he was a son of the late Benjamin Ferguson and Judy Elizabeth Weeks Ferguson. He was a retried carpenter....
Harry Daniel Cain
Nov 20, 2025
Mr. Harry Daniel Cain, 71, of Bamberg, entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his residence.
Born March 3, 1954, in Milford, Delaware, he was a son of the late Harry Dempsey Cain and Bernice Elizabeth Cox Cain. He was a retired tow truck driver, a career that he truly loved. Harry was a good ole Southern redneck, who...
Hudson Edward Baker
Nov 18, 2025
Hudson Edward Baker was born an Angel Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.
He was the son of Philip James Baker and Taylor Nicole Crisp and is survived by a brother, Philip James Baker, II; and grandparents, Dylan and Candace Murray of Saint George and Philip and Amie Baker of Round O; as well as a...
Patricia Mae Smith
Nov 16, 2025
Ms. Patricia Mae Smith, 80, of Round O, entered into rest Sunday afternoon, November 16, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Walterboro with her loving family at her side.
Born December 18, 1944, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Ralph Milton Smith and the late Carrie Mae Canady Smith. Patricia was no stranger to hard work...
Eddie William Sauls, Sr.
Nov 15, 2025
Mr. Eddie William Sauls, Sr., 79, of Early Branch, entered into eternal rest Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his residence.
Born September 27, 1946, in Hampton County, he was a son of the late JC Sauls, Sr. and Georgeann Davis Sauls. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army from December 25, 1965, until February 25, 1966. He completed...
Lenora Elieanne Renay Hiott
Nov 15, 2025
Baby Lenora Elieanne Renay Hiott was born an Angel Saturday morning, November 15, 2025, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. She was the daughter of Logan Michael Hiott and Cayce Renay Poland.
Arrangement are in the care of Brice Herndon's Walterboro Chapel, 843.538.5408.
Raymond Eugene Nix
Nov 14, 2025
Mr. Raymond Eugene Nix, 80, of Hollywood, entered into rest Friday evening, November 14, 2025, with his loving family at his side.
Born May 7, 1945, in Hampton County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Thomas Nix and the late Anza Ginn Nix Evans. He was a longtime farmer and will be forever remembered for the love he...
Rebecca Lynn Strickland
Nov 12, 2025
Rebecca Lynn Strickland, maiden name Foltz passed away peacefully in her sleep. Rebecca lived a life full of love. She was a true animal lover and her friends were more than just friends, they were family.
She is survived by her Two sons Dalton Anthony and Ryan Chase who took care of her down to her last day. Two daughters, Chasity...
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