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Dale Mears
Oct 13, 2018
Aaron Dale Mears, 38, of the Providence Community, Holly Hill, died October 13, 2018. He is the son of Gayle Lancaster Rush and Emory Rush and the late Homer D. Mears Jr. Dale graduated from Holly Hill Academy and attended the College of Charleston. He inherited his musical ability and talent from the “Lancaster Side” of the family. His grandfather,...
Jean Wolfe Connor
Oct 4, 2018
Jean Wolfe Connor, 86, widow of James Rutledge “Rut” Connor, Jr., of The Rocks Plantation, formerly of Orangeburg, passed away peacefully at Magnolias Assisted Living in Santee on Thursday, Oct. 4, just five days shy of turning 87. Jean was the daughter of the late Homer Marion Sr. and Madelle Satterwhite Wolfe. She worked at First National Bank of Orangeburg...
Melissa Stacy Garner
Sep 29, 2018
Melissa Garner, 49, of Eutawville passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018. A memorial service will be held 3 pm Friday, October 5, 2018 at Avinger Funeral Home.
Robert "Bob" Charles Horne
Sep 29, 2018
Robert Charles (Bob) Horne of Sandridge Community, Ridgeville, S.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. 29, 2018, age 82. He was born in Miami, Fl., the only child to the late Michael Alexander and Mary Jane Horne. After high school, he attended Florida State University, where he was a member of their acrobatic circus. There, he met the...
Robert "Rocky" Mills Jr.
Sep 16, 2018
Robert Eugene "Rocky" Mills Jr. 64, of Holly Hill passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018. Rocky was born on June 18, 1954 to Polly Hutto Mills of Holly Hill and the late Robert Mills Sr. He was a US Army Veteran.Rocky was a faithful member of AA for more than 29 years. He also served as Commander of the American...
William "Bill" R Miller
Sep 14, 2018
William "Bill" Miller, 88, of Eutawville, formerly of Morgantown, West Virginia passed away September 14, 2018 at his home. He was born March 29, 1930 in Preston County, West Virginia to the late Jesse F. Miller and Vivian (Hooton) Miller. Bill worked for John Raese for many years. In his free time he loved to go fishing with his family...
Alicia G Ayala
Sep 10, 2018
Alicia Yolanda Ayala, 69, of Holly Hill, South Carolina, died on Monday, September 10, 2018. She was born in LaVilla, Texas to the late Juan Gutierrez and Maria Felix Gutierrez. She is survived by her family: Francisca Ayala, Yolanda Hernandez, Juanita Torres, Piedad Ayala, Luis Ayala Jr., Antonio Ayala, Roman Ayala, and Miguel Ayala. She was preceded in death by...
Mary Jane Hoch
Sep 10, 2018
Mary Jane Hoch ,89,of Orangeburg passed away September 10, 2018. She was born in Wilmington, DE on May 31, 1929 to the late Franke and Florence (Barr) Burke. Mary graduated from PS DuPont High School in 1947 and worked for many years for the DuPont Co. Before moving to Eutawville in 1982, she lived most of her life in Thornton,...
John Willie "J.W." Garrett
Aug 27, 2018
John Willie "J.W." Garrett, 84, of Cross , South Carolina entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 27, 2018. He was born on March 17, 1934 in Berkeley County, South Carolina to the late Willie and Sally (Risher) Garrett. In addition to his parents, JW was predeceased by two brothers and one sister. JW was a devoted Christian, loving husband...
Lillian Taylor Mendez
Aug 21, 2018
Lillian Taylor Mendez "Lilly", our sweet and beautiful daughter passed away on August 21, 2018 at her home in Eutawville. Lilly was born on August 14, 2000 in Orangeburg. She graduated from S.C. Connections Academy on June 1, 2018 and was enrolled in OCTECH. Lilly enjoyed writing stories, reading, drawing and listening to music. Lilly will be remembered for her...
John Woodard Simpson
Aug 11, 2018
John Woodard Simpson, age 80, of Eutawville SC died on Saturday, August 11 2018. He was born in Hertford, North Carolina on November 30, 1937 to the late John Spurgeon Simpson and Mabel Cross Simpson. John liked to fish and hunt and was an original member of the Eutaw Hunting Club. He loved to garden and planted a huge vegetable...
Bobbie J Polk
Jul 24, 2018
Bobbie Polk, 86, of Holly Hill, SC, died, Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Magnolia's of Santee. She was born on November 3, 1931 in Saluda County, SC to Thurmond and Georgie Berry Jones. She was a 1952 graduate of Columbia Hospital School of Nursing in Columbia, SC. She also studied at Vanderbilt University in Nashville TN. Bobbie spent 31 years...
Grace E. Cooper
Jul 22, 2018
Grace Risher Cooper, 62, of Harleyville SC gained her angel wings peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, July 22nd 2018 at her residence. Visitation will take place on Thursday July 26th from 11 AM - 1 PM with funeral services immediately following at Avinger Funeral Home in Holly Hill, SC with Reverend Linda Boodle officiating. Burial will be held after...
James "Jimmy" Myers
Jul 19, 2018
James ("Jimmy") Myers, age 48, passed away on Thursday, July 19th 2018. Services entrusted to Avinger Funeral Home, Holly Hill SC.
David Samuel Causey
Jul 19, 2018
David Samuel Causey, age 86, of Holly Hill , South Carolina passed away, Wednesday, July 18, 2018. He was born near Fountain, NC on August 30, 1931. He is survived by his sons: David Causey of Lumberton NC, and Ronnie Causey of St. Petersburg Fl; adoptive daughter, Sherrill Way of Anderson, SC; sister: Irene Williams of Rocky Mount, NC; brothers:...
Wilmer Jay Oswalt
Jul 7, 2018
Wilmer Jay Oswalt Jr. also known as “Pops” was born on January 8,1930. He passed away peacefully with his loved ones at his side on July 7, 2018. He lived full life and shared his love with everyone he met. On March 20, 1953 he married the love of his life, Mable. He was born in Mishawaka Indiana to Wilmer...
Michael Allen Varnes
Jul 6, 2018
Michael Allen Varnes, 63, of Elloree, SC, died Friday, July 6, 2018 of natural causes. Michael Varnes was born in Bowman, SC, March 26, 1955. He was a Lineman and Safety Inspector in the Power and Electric Industry for more than 30 years. His survivors include: His wife, Karen Sullivan Varnes of Elloree, SC; His daughter: Tamra and Jacob Parrott...
Harriet J. Roddey
Jul 4, 2018
Harriet Jean (Shingler) Roddey, 71, of Eutawville went to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 4, 2018. Harriet settled in Moncks Corner, SC with her husband and love of her life Eulis LeRoy Roddey. She was a devoted and loving mother and found the upmost joy in being “Granny” not only to her grandchildren but to all of the...
Vernell Cooper Mims
Jul 3, 2018
Vernell Cooper Mims, age 93, of Chapin, SC, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Mrs. Mims was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 6, 2018, at 3:00 pm at Avinger Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Mims was...
Carl Winford Wiggins
Jul 2, 2018
Carl Winford Wiggins, age 63, of Holly Hill SC passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018. Carl was a police officer for 35 years. He was a Christian man who lived to honor God, provide for his family and serve the public. He enjoyed spending his free time with family and friends, riding his motorcycle on road trips and urban...
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