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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...
Kathy Hamlin Berrian
May 31, 2025
Kathy Lorraine Berrian, 68, of Eutawville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025, with her family by her side.
Born on January 10, 1957, in Charleston, South Carolina, Kathy was the beloved daughter of the late Mildred Rhodes Hamlin and Thomas Jefferson Hamlin.
A woman of enduring faith and gentle strength, Kathy was a devoted member of Eutawville Baptist...
Beatrice S. Avinger
May 20, 2025
Beatrice S. Avinger, 95, of Saint George, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Born on December 21, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA, Beatrice was one of fourteen children born to the late Charles Edward Smith and Alice Oakes.
Beatrice grew up with a love for God and Family. Affectionately known as Ms. B or Granny Beatie, to family and friends,...
Walter Rodney Mitchum
May 9, 2025
Walter Rodney Mitchum, 75 beloved partner of Donna Lee Lyon, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on May 9, 2025.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 2PM at Avinger Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Eutawville Cemetery, Hwy. 6, Eutawville.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Rodney's...
Chester Lee Hilton Jr.
May 6, 2025
Chester Lee Hilton Jr., 72 of Cross, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Born on June 1, 1952, in Charleston, Chester was a son of the late Dorothy Brown Hilton and Chester Hilton Sr.
Chester was an extremely good carpenter and a jack of all trades. He owned his own business for over 30 years. Chester enjoyed fishing and...
Gladys Griffin Kemmerlin Rush
May 2, 2025
Gladys Griffin Kemmerlin Rush, 89 of Vance, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025.
Born on April 30, 1936 in Santee, SC Gladys was a daughter of the late Bessie Martin Griffin and Noney Griffin. Gladys was an outstanding basketball player at both Providence and Holly Hill High School. She enjoyed sports, traveling and especially cruises. She was the...
Daniel Richardson "Rick" Sprott
Apr 22, 2025
Daniel Richardson “Rick” Sprott, 72, of Columbia, SC passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Born in Greenville, SC, son of Chovine Richardson Sprott III and Elizabeth Avinger Tomlinson, Rick grew up in Columbia and graduated from Dreher High School, class of 1970.
After studying at Wofford College and The University of South Carolina, Rick went on to have a forty-plus-year career...
Hubert E. "Bert" Shuler Jr.
Apr 15, 2025
Bert Shuler, husband of Brigitte Spelde, of the Providence Community, Holly Hill, S. C., died April 15, 2025. A memorial service will be held at Providence Methodist Church, 4833 Old State Road, Holly Hill, S.C. at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26. Visitation with the family will be before the service, from 9:30-10:30. Rev. Rebecca Rowell will officiate. Burial will be...
Thurman B. "TB" Elliott Jr.
Apr 15, 2025
Thurman Bernice Elliott Jr., of Eutawville, SC, passed away peacefully on April 15th at the age of 81. Born in Kingstree, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Thurman Bernice Elliott, Sr. and Mary Essie Roberts Elliott.
Thurman lived a life filled with faith, service, music, and passion. His love for the outdoors was ever-present—whether casting a line into...
Debra Baxley Tyner
Apr 11, 2025
It is with deep sorrow the family of Debra Baxley Tyner,71 announces her death on April 11, 2025, in St. Matthews, South Carolina.
Born on October 18, 1953, in Columbia, SC to parents Cleveland Thomas 11 (CT) Baxley and Ruby Daniels Baxley.
Debra lived most of her life in Hartsville, SC. She will be remembered for her happy personality and loving kindness.
She...
John Thomas "Bubba" Parker Sr.
Apr 9, 2025
John Thomas "Bubba" Parker Sr., 93 of Holly Hill, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Born on August 3, 1931 in Cross, John was a son of the late Carrie Clark Parker and Thomas Parker.John was an avid fisherman, a family man and had a strong desire to have his family together.
John is preceded in death by his...
Ronald Weatherford
Apr 7, 2025
, Ronald "Ronnie" Weatherford, 62 of Prosperity, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025.
Born on December 22, 1962 in Orangeburg, Ronnie was a son of Calvin Weatherford Jr. and the late Sandra Kinard Weatherford.
Ronnie was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, ’Pepaw,’ and friend to many. Some of his greatest joys in life, other than his grandkids, were...
Robert Frank "Bob" McCurry Sr.
Apr 7, 2025
Robert Frank McCurry, Sr. 91, of Holly Hill, South Carolina, widower of Caroline Rhame McCurry, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025.
Born on February 12, 1934 in Greenwood, South Carolina, he was the son of Lois Lee Manley McCurry and Claude Marion McCurry. Raised in Ware Shoals, he was known as Bobby, was called Bob after college, and his...
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