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Jean Martin Gasque
Dec 16, 2024
Jean Martin Gasque (Jeannie), 67, of Chapin, SC passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 16, 2024.
Jeannie was born on January 3, 1957 to the late Jack Ryan Martin and Jean Griffin Martin Bell. She grew up in Summerton, South Carolina where she met the love of her life, John. They were married in 1977 and moved to Winnsboro,...
Robert Eugene (Bobby) Shingler Sr.
Dec 11, 2024
Robert Eugene (Bobby) Shingler, 80 of Harleyville, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Born on July 28, 1944 in Orangeburg, Robert was the son of the late Noralee Williams Shingler and Clarence M. Shingler.
Robert was a graduate of Holly Hill High School Class of 1962. While in school Robert drove a school bus for extra money that he...
Jacob Lee Martinez
Dec 7, 2024
Jacob Lee Martinez, 20, of Vance, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Jacob was born on April 6, 2004, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, to Lesley Nesbitt Martinez and Joaquin Martinez. From a young age, Jacob brought light and joy to all who knew him with his infectious smile, kind heart, and vibrant personality. He was known for his...
Vicki Thompson Johnson
Dec 4, 2024
Vicki Thompson Johnson, 60, entered into eternal life on December 4, 2024 at the Lowcountry Community Hospice House after a courageous and graceful battle of breast cancer.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at Holly Hill Methodist Church, 1048 Peake Street, Holly Hill. A visitation will be held prior to the service at...
Tracy Compton Norris
Nov 27, 2024
On November 27, 2024, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister in Christ, Tracy Ann Norris, departed this world to join her Heavenly Father. She spent her last moments on earth surrounded by her loving family.
Tracy leaves behind her devoted husband of 40 years, Frederick “Fred” Keating Norris III, son Frederick “Keating” Norris IV, daughter Julia Ann Norris, granddaughters Steely...
Lisa Dawn Britton
Nov 25, 2024
Lisa D. Britton, 56 of Vance, South Carolina, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished soul, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and quiet strength.
She shared 39 wonderful years with her husband, Brian Britton, building a life full of steadfast devotion and companionship. Together, they raised two children: their daughter Nicole Robinson...
David Hamilton Clark
Nov 24, 2024
David Hamilton Clark, 76 of Holly Hill, South Carolina husband of Foye Rush Clark, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
Born on May 9, 1948 in Orangeburg, David was the son of the late John David Clark and Hurchel Shuler Clark.
David graduated from the Baptist College and served two years in the Navy. He farmed with his father for years...
Doris Yarborough Williams
Nov 22, 2024
Doris Mildred Williams, 96 of Vance, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024.
Born on November 3, 1928 in South Carolina, Doris was the daughter of the late Margaret Collins Yarborough.
Doris was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to work in her yard and nurture her flowers. Doris will be remembered as a jovial talker who loved...
David L. Whitehead
Nov 20, 2024
David Lauren Whitehead, 86 of Holly Hill, South Carolina, husband of Anne Whitehead passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Born May 4, 1938, in Jacksonville, FL, to Violet Walker Whitehead and Robert Whitehead, David grew up in Jacksonville, attending Landon High School and later earning a BS degree at Jacksonville University. While serving with the U.S. Army in Germany, he...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Way Connor
Nov 15, 2024
Jacqueline Way Connor, 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 15 surrounded by her family at her country home near Eutaw Springs.
She was widowed to the late Honorable Fred Connor Jr., a multi-term member of the S.C. House of Representatives.
She was often known for her chicken salad sandwiches cut into perfect triangles – without crusts. Some of her other specialties...
Henry Joseph “Hank” Brangle
Nov 13, 2024
Henry “Hank” Joseph Brangle, 89, of Santee, South Carolina, husband to Gay Brangle passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the Veteran’s Victory House.
Born on July 20,1935 in Cleveland, OH, Hank was a son of the late Harry E and Anna Wacho Brangle.
Hank was a draftsman/designer by trade. He enjoyed watching a good ballgame, in particular, pulling for his...
Kurt William Lewis Sr.
Nov 11, 2024
Kurt William Lewis Sr., 66 of Eutawville, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Born on January 10, 1958 in Norfolk, VA Kurt was a son of the late Joan Lewis (Mitchell) and Jack Lewis.
Kurt was an avid fisherman and loved being in the outdoor. He was very kind and generous to everyone he met. Kurt was a great...
Mary Krell Avinger
Nov 11, 2024
Mary Krell Avinger, 105, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Santee, went home to be with our Lord on November 11, 2024.
Born in West Columbia on April 7, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Walter Edward Rhyne and the late Mamie Lineberger Rhyne.
Mary was a graduate of Columbia Bible College. She was a member of the Elloree United Methodist...
Roy Carl Varner
Nov 9, 2024
Roy Carl Varner, 91 of Eutawville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 9, 2024.
Born on February 28, 1933 in Ridgeville, SC Roy was a son of the late Thelma Hill Varner and Edward Varner.
While serving in the army during the Korean War, he married his sweetheart during a "leave" then returned to finish his time of...
John Calvin Sikes
Oct 22, 2024
John Calvin Sikes, 73 of Eutawville, South Carolina, husband of Jane Hutto Sikes passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Born on August 7, 1951 in Griffin, GA. John was a son of the late Jeanette Payne Sikes and John Sikes.
John was formerly a Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent and served in law enforcement for 17 years. He was an avid...
Darrell Lee (Stump) Strickland
Oct 18, 2024
Darrell Lee Strickland, (STUMP) Darrell Lee Strickland, age 62, of Eutawville, South Carolina, and formerly of Whiteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle.
Born with a love for the outdoors, Darrell was an avid fisherman, often found at Rocks Pond Campground focusing on catfish and bait. He enjoyed working with his hands, building bird feeders and other trinkets...
Terrell Allen Wiles
Oct 15, 2024
Terrell Allen Wiles, 72, of Canton, NC, went to be with his God on October 15, 2024 at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC surrounded by his wife and children.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Family Room of Elloree First Baptist Church, 6208 Old Number Six Highway, Elloree, SC,...
Deborah Darlene Wade
Oct 11, 2024
Deborah Darlene "Debbie" Wade, 73 of Eutawville, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024.
Born on June 23, 1951, in Bluefield, WV, Debbie was the daughter of the late Betty Higgs Dunford and William Dunford.
Debbie worked hard her whole life. She raised two wonderful boys who loved her very much. She was loved by everyone around her, and she...
Richard "Rick" G. Lehtonen
Oct 10, 2024
Richard George Lehtonen, 87 of Vance, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Rick was born on June 25, 1937 in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Rick served his country in the United States Navy for 26 years. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post#10980 in Eutawville. Rick loved socializing and being with friends.
Richard is preceded in death by...
Alisan Howland Maginnis
Oct 2, 2024
Alisan H. Maginnis, 85, passed away on the morning of October 2, 2024, in Santee, SC. She was born on February 20, 1939, to Eleanor and Raymond Howland in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
She was married to her beloved husband Leon on October 24, 1959, and they lived in Bellevue, Ohio and Santee, South Carolina together until his passing in 2021.
Alisan is preceded...