Obituaries

Tommie Glaton Platt

Jul 1, 2024

Tommie Glaton Platt, 85 of Holly Hill, South Carolina, husband of Deseree Platt of 65 years passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. 

Born on December 2, 1938 in Holly Hill, South Carolina Tommie was a son of the late Rosa Martin Platt and Utson Platt. 

Tommie enjoyed fishing and hunting. He attended the Church of God where he taught Sunday School....

Dorothy Werts

Jun 21, 2024

Dorothy Epps Jackson Werts, 89 of Elloree passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Magnolias of Santee surrounded by her family.

Born on October 8, 1934 in Greenville Dot was a daughter of the late Lucy Bramlett Epps and James Roy Epps.

After many years as a wife and mother, Dot entered the world of banking and eventually became branch...

Isaac Dykes Smoak Jr.

Jun 18, 2024

Isaac (Dykes) Smoak Jr., 81 of Holly Hill, South Carolina, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Born on January 21, 1943 in Eutawville, Dykes was a son of the late Rosa Russell Smoak and Isaac Smoak Sr.

Dykes served in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years. He was retired from the Naval Shipyard and...

Elizabeth K. "Betty" Andrews

Jun 14, 2024

Elizabeth K. "Betty" Andrews, 82 of Eutawville, South Carolina, wife of William "Bill" Andrews Sr. passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024. 

Born on April 16, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland Betty was the daughter of the late Frances Sanger Shelepet and Joseph Shelepet. 

Services for Betty will be held in Maryland at a later date.

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Julius Lonnie "Buster" Parler Jr.

Jun 12, 2024

Julius Lonnie "Buster" Parler Jr., age 92, of Holly Hill, devoted husband of Carolyn Breeland Parler of 71 years entered eternal rest Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Magnolia's Assisted Living in Santee. Buster was born April 8, 1932 to the late Sallie Pendarvis Parler and Julius Lonnie Parler, Sr. He attended Holly Hill public schools, graduated from Palmetto Military Academy,...

Caroline Rhame McCurry

Jun 6, 2024

Caroline Rhame McCurry, 88, of Holly Hill, South Carolina, wife of Robert F. (Bob) McCurry of 67 years, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Born on April 12, 1936, in Holly Hill, she was the daughter of the late Caroline Belser Rhame and Irvin H. Rhame. Raised in her beloved Holly Hill, she attended Limestone College and then Columbia College....

George Terry Duncan

Jun 5, 2024

George Terry Duncan, 72, of Eutawville, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, June 5, 2024.

Born February 10, 1952, in Miami, Florida, Terry was a son of the late Thora Peterson Duncan and John Thomas Duncan, Sr.

Terry was a skilled craftsman and carpenter whose beautiful work will live on in the many homes of his friends and neighbors. He was...

JoAnn Shafer Jamann-Riley

Jun 4, 2024

JoAnn Shafer Jamann- Riley was born on November 7, 1932 to Joseph and Enna Mae Shafer in DuBois, Pennsylvania. She graduated from DuBois High School and went on to further her education. She received a nursing diploma from Robert Packer Hospital in 1953; a Batchelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania in 1962, a Master of...

Mark Eugene Windham

Jun 3, 2024

Mark Eugene Windham, 51 of Eutawville, South Carolina, passed away on June 3, 2024.

Born on July 26, 1972 in Winnsboro, South Carolina Mark was the son of Mary Jo Smith and Liston Windham.

Mark was an automotive mechanic for many years.  He loved to fish. Mark will be remembered as always being there to lend a helping hand to anyone in...

Christopher Hagan

Jun 1, 2024

Christopher Dale Hagan, 38 of Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Born on January 17, 1986 in Charleston Chris was a son, of Teresa Allen Hagan and Dale Hagan.

Chris was a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry. He loved his truck and was very particular about it. Chris could be found daily cleaning and washing it....

Ernest Lee Petty

May 26, 2024

Ernest Lee Petty, 76 of Santee, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024.Born on January 27, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland Ernest was a son of the late Lilly Williams Krause and Bill Krause.Ernest served in the United States Navy as a Marine Mechanic. He also served in the Vietnam War.  For many years he was a truck driver...

Dorothy Mae Kuban Stoppenbach

May 22, 2024

Dorothy Mae (Kuban) Stoppenbach (Miss Dot) was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1937 to George and Rose Kuban.  After being double promoted and graduating at the age of 16, Dorothy was awarded a full scholarship to the University of Chicago that she was unable to accept, as her father thought it unsuitable for a young girl to attend school with...

Betty Jean Ashe Dantzler

May 22, 2024

Betty Jean Ashe Dantzler 95 of Orangeburg passed away at her residence Wednesday, May 22, 2024.A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11am at Island Cemetery, 194 Noonie Curve Rd, Santee. Betty Jean Ashe was born on November 17, 1928 to the late T.J. Ashe Sr. and Lurleen Hughes Ashe. She was happily married to the late...

Doris Louise Bishop

May 17, 2024

Doris Louise Bishop, 80 of Eutawville, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024.Born on February 23, 1944 in Charleston, Louise was a daughter of the late Dorothy Brown Hilton and Jesse Beckett.Louise enjoyed gardening and shopping. She loved to play cards and enjoyed going to eat at the Chinese restaurant. Louise's joy was spending time with her grandchildren...

Gregory Wiles

May 17, 2024

Gregory (Greg) Kinard Wiles, 69 of Holly Hill, South Carolina, husband of Jan Wiles passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024.

Born on December 23, 1954 in Orangeburg, Greg was the son of the late Janet Waddill Wiles and Paul Kinard Wiles.

Greg grew up in the family business, Wiles Tire and Muffler Service that was started by his father over 60...

Grace Branham

May 16, 2024

Grace Branham, 94 of Holly Hill, South Carolina, widow of Hyrum (Buddy) Branham, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Born on December 28, 1929 in Holly Hill, South Carolina Grace was a daughter of the late Willie May Whetsell Jackson and William Henry Jackson.

Grace was employed at the NCO Club...

Andrew Willeford Burk Jr.

May 15, 2024

Andrew (Andy) Willeford Burk, Jr, 93 of Holly Hill, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.    Born on October 13, 1930 in Charleston, Andy was a son of the late Mildred Mitchum Burk and Andrew W. Burk, Sr.  Andy is preceded in death by his wife of 69 years Marie James Burk; his parents; and a sister,...

Katie Higgins Walls

May 9, 2024

Katie Walls, 76 of Eutawville, South Carolina, formerly of Galax, Virginia, the Baywood Community passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Born on July 10, 1947 in Galax, Katie was a daughter of the late Gladys Johnson Higgins and Howard Higgins. Katie was a loving wife, mother, and sister.  She will be remembered for her wit and will be greatly missed. Kate is...

Glen H. Walls

Apr 26, 2024

Glen Hughes Walls, 81 of Eutawville, South Carolina, formerly of Galax, Virginia, Baywood Community, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024 at his home after a brief illness.

Glen is survived by his wife, Katie H. Walls; daughter and son-in-law, Kari J. Williams and Robert J. “Bobby” Williams of Salem, Virginia; brother Tommy Walls of Independence, Virginia; sister, Linda Walls of Glade...

Frances Fiore Todd

Apr 25, 2024

Frances Todd, 92, of Santee, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was married to William Todd and lived in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania before retiring to Santee in 1999. 

Born in West Grove, Pennsylvania, Fran was the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Fiore.  

Fran is preceded in death by her husband, William, her son Wil, her...