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Charles Edward Flynn
Aug 31, 2025
Charles Edward Flynn III, husband of Fran Flynn passed away on August 31, 2025.
Charles was born on June 23, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA, and dedicated his life to serving and protecting others. He spent 25 years with the Philadelphia Police Department where he courageously served the majority of his career working undercover.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 9,...
Woodrow Alvin Grooms
Aug 31, 2025
Woodrow Alvin Grooms, 82 of Cross, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Born on October 10, 1942 in Cross, Alvin was a son of the late Geraldine Burbage Grooms and Sidi Grooms. Alvin never had an empty house. There was always food on the table and a living room full of kids. He was a man of...
Ralph Bernard Ulmer Jr.
Aug 29, 2025
Ralph Bernard Ulmer Jr., 68 of Elloree, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025.
Born on October 16, 1956 in Orangeburg, Ralph was a son of the late Margaret Dantzler Ulmer and Ralph Ulmer.
A full obituary is forthcoming.
A graveside service will be held Friday, September 5, 2025 at 3PM at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Verneil Rd., Elloree.
Expressions of sympathy may...
Brian Steffen
Aug 23, 2025
Brian Steffen, 66, of Elloree, SC, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Brian was born on May 3, 1959, in Detroit, MI.
Brian was a retired U.S. Navy submarine veteran. He was a member of the Palmetto Base U.S. Submarine Veterans group, and a member of the DAV. He was a DAV service officer, helping other veterans with VA claims. He...
Frances Elliott Sinkler
Aug 21, 2025
Frances E. Sinkler of Eutawville, S.C. passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025 at the age of 78. She was the daughter of the late Thurman Bernice Elliott, Sr. and Mary Essie Roberts Elliott.
She attended Holly Hilly High School and Columbia Commercial College. Frances married and settled in Eutawville, where she was fortunate enough to be a stay at home...
Linda Salter Gooding
Aug 19, 2025
Linda Salter Gooding, 80, of Ridgeville, SC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born in Saluda, SC, the daughter of the late Wilbur Wright Salter and Wilma Iris Smith.
Linda is survived by her husband, Rhett, daughter, Iris Lewis (Bryan), and grandson Ayden. She is also survived by her sister Nettie Poston (Johnnie), sister-in-law Sherry Turner, nieces:...
Odell Harry Bozardt Jr.
Aug 16, 2025
Odell Harry Bozardt, Jr., 92, of Eutawville, SC, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, August 16, 2025. He was born in Orangeburg, SC, the son of the late Odell Harry Bozardt and Janie Haigler Bozardt.
Harry is survived by his wife, Jean, and children: Sherri Bozardt, Susanne Braun (David), Haigler Bozardt, Laurin Oswald (Ashlyn), Lisa Sandel, and grandchildren Casey,...
Henry Karl Parker
Aug 8, 2025
Karl Parker, 68 of Holly Hill, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025.
Born on December 16, 1956 in Summerville, Karl was a son the late Catherine "Sweetie" Griffith Parker and Henry Parker.
Karl loved life and had a strong connection with his family and friends. His love for hunting, fishing, and sports, was a big part of Karl's life....
Chester Jack Field
Aug 7, 2025
Chester Jack Field son of the late Charles and Dollie Field of Walters Crossing, PA. passed away and went to the heavenly father in the loving arms of his wife Cindy, and loved ones on August7, 2025.
He was preceded in death by a son Warren E. Field, wife Jocelyn and brothers and sisters, Oliver, Benjamin, Margaretta, Warren, Patrick, June, Charles,...
Codie Martinez
Aug 6, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Codie Matinez who left this world far too soon on August 6, 2025, at the age of 20.
Born on July 18, 2005, Codie was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him- a loving son, a devoted brother, and a loyal friend. Codie was deeply loved and forever remembered...
Donna King Rorabaugh
Aug 4, 2025
Donna K. Rorabaugh, long-time resident of South Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home near Holly Hill on August 4, 2025. Born in 1937 in Binghamton, NY, she and her family moved to Florida when she was still young. She met her future husband, Philip Rorabaugh, in 1953 at a Youth For Christ camp in Toccoa, GA. They were married...
Dorothy Williams
Aug 2, 2025
Dorothy Jean Williams, a beloved Christian woman whose faith, love, and service touched everyone she met, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at the age of 84. Originally from Eutawville, SC, and most recently of Hampton, Dorothy lived a life devoted to God, her family, and her community.
Dorothy was the cherished wife of the late Freddye Williams. She was...
Anne Whitehead
Jul 29, 2025
“There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his.” Hebrews 4:9-10.
Anne Effenberger Whitehead entered eternal rest on July 29, 2025. Born October 5, 1939, in Wolfsburg, Germany, to Willibald Oskar and Karoline Inninger Effenberger, Anne grew up in war torn Germany. While...
Beverly "Becky" Riley Ulmer
Jul 24, 2025
Beverly “Becky” Jean Ulmer, 88, widow of Jacob S Ulmer, Jr passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025. Becky was born June 30, 1937, in Columbia, SC. She was the daughter of the late Marion Rhett Rily, Sr, and Ellen Bellinger Riley of St Matthews, SC.
Becky lived her life rooted in faith, family, and deep devotion to her community. Becky...
Oscar Joseph Veno Sr.
Jul 21, 2025
Oscar Joseph Veno, Sr. born March 9, 1926, went on to meet the Lord Monday, July 21, 2025, where he was reunited with his wife who he married in 1947, Gertrude Alma Rudd Veno and his daughter and son-in-law, Jann and Dalton Connor. He was the only remaining of his siblings, Dorothy and Desalee. Mourning his earthly departure are his...
Stephen Dennis Westbury
Jul 20, 2025
Stephen Dennis Westbury, 71 of Eutawville, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025.
Born on February 14, 1954, in St. George, Stephen was a son of the late Geneva Smith Westbury and Oscar Westbury.
Stephen enjoyed living on the lake and his time spent with his friends at the VFW.
Stephen is preceded in death by his parents and a grandson.
Stephen...
Geralene Cynthia Moody
Jul 2, 2025
Geralene C. Moody, 66 of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
Born on February 5, 1959, in Moncks Corner, Geralene was the daughter of the late Hanna Christine Moody and Thomas Brooks Moody Jr.
Geralene enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping, and most of all, fishing and spending the day at flea markets. Geralene is preceded...
Darren Eugene Flannery
Jul 2, 2025
Darren Eugene Flannery, 52 of West Columbia, South Carolina, husband of Lori Pratt Flannery passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
Born on August 22, 1972, in Beaufort, SC Darren was a son of Clarence Eugene Flannery and Jeanne Blanchard Flannery.
Darren was a loving husband and devoted father. He enjoyed fishing and camping but most importantly spending time with his family.
Darren...
Jeanette Elliott Shuler
Jun 20, 2025
Jeanette Elliott Shuler,84, widow of Abram Manning Shuler, Jr passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born December 5,1940 in Greeleyville, SC she was the daughter of the late Thurman Bernice Elliott, Sr, and Mary Essie Roberts Elliott.
Jeanette lived a life rooted in faith, family, and deep devotion to educating children. Jeanette attended Holly Hill High...
Jake W. "Jakie" Dempsey Jr.
May 31, 2025
Jake W. “Jakie” Dempsey Jr., age 66, passed away on May 30, 2025.
Born on January 29, 1959, Jakie was the son of the late Jake W. Dempsey and Shirley Kelly Dempsey.
Jakie and his siblings were raised on Lake Marion, where he spent most of his life enjoying the outdoors and the simple joys of lake living. He had a lifelong...
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