Obituaries

Sally Miller

Jan 27, 2024

Sally Fields Miller, 72, of Holly Hill, died on January 27, 2024 after an extended illness.

Sally was born on April 12, 1951, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, the first child of Dr. and Mrs. Kendall O. Fields. She lived her entire life in Holly Hill and taught special education in the Holly Hill public schools for 33 years.

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Sylvia Kizer

Jan 27, 2024

Sylvia Jane Kizer, 82 of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Born on November 5, 1941 in Spartanburg, South Carolina Sylvia was a daughter of the late Josephine Scott Martin and Ernest Marvin Givens.

Sylvia was a cosmetologist for many years. She loved the lake and the beach. Sylvia traveled and participated...

Jean B. Hunter

Jan 24, 2024

Jean Hunter, 84 of Rockdale, Texas, formally of the Sandridge Community passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

Born on April 11, 1939 in Davis Station, South Carolina Jean was a daughter of the late Lucy Cutter Bodenheimer and John Bodenheimer.

Jean was a member of Sandridge First Baptist Church for many years where she was actively involved. Later she attended Pressley...

Belvin Kenneth Singletary

Jan 24, 2024

Belvin Kenneth (BK) Singletary, 86 of Holly Hill, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. 

Born on February 13, 1937 in Holly Hill Belvin was a son of the late Mae Grooms Singletary and Stephen Frederick Singletary. 

Belvin was employed with Southern Tank Transport for 52 years.  He enjoyed carpentry work especially making porch swings and handmade boats.  Belvin loved...

Brenda Bolen Wright

Jan 19, 2024

Brenda Bolen Wright, 59 of Holly Hill, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024.

Born on February 3, 1964 in Savannah, GA Brenda was a daughter of the late Mary Winningham Bolen and David Bolen.

Brenda was a nurse for many years at the Methodist Oaks.  She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Eutawville and later...

Shirley E. Bellin

Jan 15, 2024

Shirley E. Bellin, 93 of Cross, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024.

Born on April 22, 1930 in Baltimore, MD Shirley was a daughter of the late Betty Shivery Smith and Allen Smith.

Shirley enjoyed gardening. She was a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church for many years.

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents and...

Barbara Murphy Langston

Jan 12, 2024

Barbara Murphy Langston, 89 of Holly Hill, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024.

Born on October 21, 1934 in Eutawville, Barbara was the daughter of the late Bertha Clark Myers and Adam Adkins.

Barbara enjoyed working in her yard tending to her flowers. She loved her pets and rescuing animals. Barbara was a member of Black Creek...

George Richard Elenbark Sr.

Jan 8, 2024

George Richard Elenbark Sr., 77 of Vance, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024.

Born on October 2, 1946 in Camden, New Jersey he was a son of the late Elizabeth Reimel Elenbark and Howard Elenbark.

George was an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed shooting on the pool leagues in New Jersey and South Carolina. For many years...

Donald Boyd

Jan 3, 2024

Donald (Donnie) O'Neal Boyd, 77 of Eutawville, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

Born on October 24, 1946 in Orangeburg, Donnie was a son of the late Margie Owens Boyd and Russell Boyd.

Donnie served in the United States Air Force for 4 years. For many years he was employed with Boyd Furniture...

David A. Mauceri

Dec 30, 2023

David A. Mauceri, 54 of Eutawville, South Carolina, husband of Julianne Mauceri passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 after a courageous fight with ALS.  

Born on November 14, 1969 in Malden, Massachusetts David was a son of Angela Ciccia Mauceri and the late Robert Mauceri.

David's family gave him the most joy, and he loved fishing and boating...

Joan (Gypie) M. Stillwell

Dec 19, 2023

 

Joan (Gypie) Marlene Stillwell, 87 of Summerton, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2023. 

Born on February 26, 1936 in Trenton, NJ Joan was a Daughter of the late Mary Hengeli Stutz and Edward Stutz. 

Joan loved to cook Hungarian food for her family. She loved to go to the beach and boating with her husband. Long...

Frank Swift Turner

Dec 18, 2023

 

Frank (Spider) Swift Turner, 77 of Vance, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023. 

Born on December 7, 1946 in Lowell, MA Frank was a son of the late June Paquette Turner and Frank Turner. 

Frank worked for many years remodeling homes. He also served for several years in the US Navy. Frank was a member of...

Charles Rudd

Dec 14, 2023

Charles Clifton Rudd, 77 of Holly Hill, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

Born on September 21, 1946 in Holly Hill Charles was a son of the late Virgie Weatherford Rudd and Richard Rudd.

Charles loved to hunt and fish. He loved to hear the dogs run on a hunt. Charles enjoyed cooking and spending time with...

Diana Jones

Dec 12, 2023

Diana Lou Jones, 72, of Summerton, SC passed away on December 12, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

Diana was born in Salem Ohio on August 12, 1950 to Arthur David and Alice Jeane Crawford.

She had two sisters, Jeane Ellen Vesey and Joyce Elizabeth Conn with whom she had a beautiful relationship. Diana spent years traveling...

Charles Johnathan Webb

Dec 10, 2023

 

Charles J. “Chuck” Webb was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on January 20, 1952 to Clara and Charles W Webb. He attended Concordia Lutheran Schools from Junior High through College. He was a Navy brat and lived in many places.

Chuck was a proud veteran. He served his country for six years in the United States Navy. He...

Jacqueline Hartford

Nov 26, 2023

Jacqueline Rochford Hartford, 79, of Goose Creek, SC passed away on Sunday November 26, 2023, at

her home surrounded by loved ones after a three-year battle with Alzheimers.

Jackie was born in Des Moines, Iowa on May 1, 1944 to Richard and Maxine (Magaurn) Rochford. She

graduated from St Paul Central High School, in MN and attended Mankato State...

Leroy "Lee" Rothrauff

Nov 23, 2023

Leroy "Lee" Rothrauff, age 82, of Santee, South Carolina passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Lee was born August 15, 1941 in Braddock, PA to the late Leroy Rothrauff and Agnes Rothrauff. 

Known as Lee by his friends and Bo by his family he was a retired Master Chief in the US Navy. While in the Navy he enjoyed...

Thomas Edison Bessinger Sr.

Nov 9, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Bessinger, Sr., fondly known as "Tee," to those who know him well. He peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Thomas was born on Oct. 23, 1931, on the family farm in Orangeburg, the son of the late Genora Thomas...

Marian Shuler Goforth

Nov 7, 2023

 

Marian Goforth, 61 of Elloree, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

As the 1989 Disney movie told us, "All Dogs Go to Heaven". If this is true, God must have needed someone to help take care of all of our four-legged friends, and he chose the best when he called Marian home.

Marian was...

Christine Mims

Nov 2, 2023

Christine "Chris" Fraser Mims, 88 of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023.

Born on July 8, 1935 in Walterboro she was a daughter of the late Effie Evans Fraser and Richard Fraser.

Christine was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Her most favorite hobby was ceramics, in which she decorated her...