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Patsy Watkins Clemons
Apr 15, 2021
Patsy Watkins Clemons, 79, of Eutawville, entered into eternal rest on April 15, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born on November 14, 1941 in Georgetown, South Carolina. Patsy was a daughter of the late James Watkins and Minnie Lee Lambert Watkins. Patsy, spent most of her life as a Military wife and homemaker. At one time she owned Goodies and...
Patricia Anne " Patti " Varner
Apr 5, 2021
Patricia "Patti" Anne Varner, 53, of Holly Hill entered into the loving arms of Jesus on April 5, 2021, after a brief illness. Born on July 23, 1967 in Orangeburg, to Roy Carl Varner and Patricia Reed Varner, Patti was the baby sister to Tim, Dawn, and Eddie. After graduating from Holly Hill with a certificate, Patti went on to...
Richard Lee " Rich " McGowan
Apr 4, 2021
Richard Lee “ Rich ” McGowan, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Eutawville, SC, Sunday, April 5, 2021. Rich was a retired ironworker. Survivors are his wife Mary of the home, stepdaughter, Shauna (Daniel) Olvera of Pembroke, Georgia and a host of friends. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society at https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html Expressions of sympathy may...
Sylvia J Strickland
Mar 30, 2021
Sylvia Jean Strickland, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, March 30th 2021. Her journey began on September 31, 1942 in Conway, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Huey and Elsie Johnson. She was one of seven children, three sisters, Doris Rhodes, Marilyn Causey, and Barbra Cooper, three brothers Mike Johnson, Sammy Johnson and preceded in death; Jimmy...
Marie James Burk
Mar 24, 2021
Marie James Burk, 87, of Holly Hill, wife to Andrew Willeford Burk, Jr. for 68 years, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, surrounded by her family. Funeral Service will be 11am Saturday, March 27th at Corinth Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Johnson, officiating. Burial will follow at the Target United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will...
Ernest Ewing " Pat " DeWeese
Mar 17, 2021
Ernest Ewing " Pat " DeWeese, 74, of Summerville, South Carolina husband to Linda Carol (Gillespie) DeWeese of 54 years, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born on March 17, 1947 in Sacramento, California. Pat was a son of the late Ernest Ewing DeWeese and Oneita Iris (Colvin) DeWeese. Pat will be remembered...
Katon Arthur Rush
Mar 12, 2021
Katon Arthur Rush, 91, of Eutawville, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 12, 2021, in Orangeburg with his son at his side. Born on December 19, 1929 in Vance, South Carolina, Katon was a son of the late William Inward Rush and Florrie Pritcher Rush. Katon lived a very long and passionate life serving his country honorably in the...
Joyce Shuler Pattishall
Mar 11, 2021
Joyce Shuler Pattishall, age 95, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2021, in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Although born as Mary Joyce Shuler, she was known by most friends and family as ‘Joyce’ or just ‘Grammie’. She will be deeply missed by her four children, Constance Wiegman (John) of Boca Raton, FL, Evan Pattishall (Avis) of Hershey, PA, Marcia Harten of Ottawa,...
Judy Lee Risher Jackson
Feb 24, 2021
Judy Lee Risher Jackson, 69, of Summerton, South Carolina, wife of Richard Wilson Jackson of 51 years, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in Charleston, South Carolina surrounded by her family. Born on April 19, 1951 in Cross, South Carolina Judy was a daughter of the late, Elijah Risher and Ida Bell Weatherford Risher. Judy will be...
Mary Manzer Balser
Feb 11, 2021
Mary Manzer Balser, 97, of Santee, South Carolina passed from this life on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at her home. Arrangements are pending.
Charles Dean Cooke
Feb 1, 2021
Charles Dean Cooke, 78, of Goose Creek, passed from this life on Monday, February 1, 2021 in the West Ashley Community of Charleston, South Carolina following a Brief Illness. Born on December 10, 1942 in Paso Robles, Dean was the late son of Edwin Vance Cooke and Louisa Medrano. Dean was retired from the U.S. Navy Submarine Force, he served...
Edward "Eddie" Coleman Mims
Jan 27, 2021
Mr. Edward Coleman “Eddie” Mims, of Jonesville, passed away at the age of 67. Eddie died January 27, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, He is the son of Ruby Mims of Eutawville, SC and the late Harry Mims. Eddie was a graduate of Holly Hill High School and received a degree in Electronic Instrumentation from what is now know...
Robert Eugene Ross, Sr.
Jan 25, 2021
Robert Eugene Ross, Sr., 78, of Holly Hill, South Carolina husband to Mary Elizabeth Disher Ross of 55 years, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 25, 2021 while at his home. Born on November 30, 1942 in Athens, Tennessee, Robert was a son of the late, Paul Ross and Ida Bell (Tyler) Ross. Robert worked as a truck driver...
Christopher K. " Kyle " Koster
Jan 24, 2021
Christopher K. " Kyle " Koster, 38, of Eutawville, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his home. Please check back soon as a full obit will be published.
Bobbie Jean Varnes
Jan 22, 2021
Santee- Bobbie Jean Varnes, 82, passed away January 22nd, 2021. Bobbie Jean was born on August 31, 1938 to the late Thomas and Pearline Keller Reeves. Bobbie Jean loved to garden and fish. She was a faithful wife and mother who raised six children. She was married to Henry Horace for over 50 years. In addition to her parents and...
Gerald Lewis Beatty
Jan 19, 2021
Gerald Lewis Beatty, 75, of Midland, GA died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Piedmont Northside Hospital. Burial will be held at Eutawville Cemetery, Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 2pm. Visitation will follow from 3-5pm at Corinth Baptist Church, 1910 Camden Rd., Holly Hill SC. In keeping with the efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 facemasks and social distancing will...
Kenneth Lavern " Vern " Avinger
Jan 16, 2021
Kenneth Lavern Avinger, 84, of Holly Hill, entered into eternal rest on January 16, 2021, at his home. Born on January 8, 1937, in Holly Hill, Lavern was a son of the late Albert Glenn Avinger and Margaret Griffin Avinger. Lavern loved to fly his airplane and often took others up for a ride. He was a talented wood worker...
Dorothy Vernon Russell
Jan 16, 2021
Mrs. Vernon Breland Russell "Punky" Dorothy Vernon Breland Russell, 93, passed away at her home near Holly Hill, SC early on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Born to Mary Welch Breland and Jacob Murray Breland, Sr. in Holly Hill on October 16, 1927, she was one of six devoted siblings, and lived her entire life in Holly Hill. She is survived...
Estelle W. Parker
Jan 16, 2021
Estelle W Parker 79, of Eutawville, wife of the late Russell L Parker entered into eternal rest on January 16, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born on October 02, 1941 in Orangeburg County, Estelle was a daughter of the late Adam T Winningham and Alfew " Soggie" Winningham. Estelle was the Manager of Home Pump and Supply for 30 plus...
Clifton Hollis " Cliff " Lowery, Jr.
Jan 12, 2021
Clifton Hollis Lowery, 64, of Holly Hill, entered into eternal rest on January 12, 2021. Born on November 26, 1956 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Cliff was a son of the late Clifton Hollis Lowery and Mildred Weatherford Lowery. Most of Cliff’s life was spent in the place he called home in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Cliff was a lover of...