Obituaries

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Fri, 05/19/2017 - 3:37pm

Charles R Walsh (Charlie), age 78, of Alpharetta, GA passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, after an extended illness. Mr. Walsh was born in Hampton, SC on May 5, 1939. He was the son of the late Raymond C. Walsh and Verna D. Walsh. He graduated from Wade Hampton High School in 1957, moved to Charleston SC and began a position with Charleston Paper Mill in data processing. In 1969 he moved to Atlanta to pursue a career with data processing. In 1983 he went to work for Railcar Management Inc. where he worked until he retired in 2008. He was a member of Atlanta Street Baptist Church. He loved listening to the exceptional music that the choir and various talented members offered each week. His greatest delight was firing up his grill and cooking Charlie-Q for family members and friends on the mountain.

Charlie is survived by his wife of 32 years, Helen; daughters: Sarah (Tennille), Lisa; and stepdaughter, Sonya Conn (Robert); grandson Austin Smith (Kayla); granddaughter, Brooklyn; great grandsons, Liam and Rhett. He is also survived by his brother, Arnold Walsh (Sherry) of Brooklet, GA and sister, Jean Padgett (Perry) of Varnville, SC and host of nieces and nephews.

The family received visitors Friday, May 12, 2017, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, with The Celebration of Life Service following at 2:00 pm. The service was conducted by Pastor Jamie Caldwell, Roswell Funeral home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, GA.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:

Atlanta Street Baptist Church, Building Fund, Children’s Center

340 S. Atlanta Street

Roswell, GA 30075.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Roswell Funeral Home

950 Mansell Road

Roswell, GA 30076

www.DignityMemorial.com

Ronald Eugene Reynolds, husband of Mattie Jean Clifton Reynolds of Hampton, SC, entered into rest Friday, May 12, 2017, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, son of the late John Henry Reynolds and the late Mable Rainer of Floydada, Texas. He attended school in Hermitage, AR.

He joined the Marines on his 17th birthday at Lubbock, TX, where he served four years. He attended Boot Camp in San Diego, CA and Advance Training at Camp Delmar, CA. He was then shipped to Korea in Jul. of 1950 with the First Marine Division. Before he was 18 years old he was awarded three Major Battle Stars and two Presidential Citations. He was engaged in the Korean Peninsula, Inchon Invasion, Seoul and Kempo Battles, and then was stationed in Japan and Guam before being sent to Paris Island, SC as a Drill Instructor, and later as a Military Police. He was honorably discharged Feb. 7, 1954.

Ronald loved and faithfully served his country. After serving in the Marines, he served 21 years in the South Carolina National Guard, retiring as Sergeant Major, and 9 1/2 years in the South Carolina State Guard retiring as Colonel.

He was a life member of the VFW, American Legion, a 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner. He also worked with the Veterans of Foreign Wars in funding and developing the All Wars Memorial located on the Courthouse grounds in Hampton.

He was a much loved and dedicated member of Sandy Run Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for many years, sang in the Choir for over 40 years and was active in many aspects in the Church’s work.

He is survived by: his wife of 61 years, Mattie Jean Clifton Reynolds, who was the love of his life; one Son, Ronald J. Reynolds and wife Vickie of Luray, SC; one precious Granddaughter, Miriam M. Reynolds; Three half-sisters: Catherine Williams of Freeport, TX, Shirley Jones (Reid) of Tyler, TX and Linda Rainer of Austin, TX; Special Brothers-in-law: J. C. Clifton of Hampton, SC and William R. Clifton (Virginia) of Denmark, SC, and the late Ernest H. Clifton (Virginia) of Varnville, SC.

Ronald worked as an Insurance Salesman for 27 years and was the Owner of Reynolds Siding and Insulation and Reynolds Civil Process Service.

Funeral services were held at Sandy Run Baptist Church, Monday, May 15th, at 11:00 a.m. with burial in the Sandy Run Cemetery with full Military Honors.

The family suggests that those who wish may send memorial contributions to: Sandy Run Baptist Church, 2100 Sandy Run Road, Hampton, SC 29924.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, Inc.

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

Mrs. Dolores Arjona Heape of Varnville, SC, died Monday, May 15, 2017, in the Colleton Regional Medical Center in Walterboro.

Mrs. Heape was born May 26, 1925c in Pharr, Texas, a daughter of the late Lino and Maria DaJesus Arjona. She had retired from Westinghouse Corporation in Hampton and had owned and operated Heape’s Hobbie House in Varnville for many years. She was a Founding Member of the South Carolina Ceramic Association, and was a former member of the Lillie Chapter # 27, Order of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of the Varnville United Methodist Church and was the widow of Charlie O’Neal Heape. Surviving are: Daughter, Bonnie Freeman and husband, Cecil, of Early Branch; Sister, Connie Enqurize of Harlingen, TX; Granddaughter, Lessie Heape of Grand Junction, CO, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Heape was predeceased by her husband, her son, Frank, two half-brothers and two half-sisters.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2017, in the Varnville United Methodist Church with burial in the Peeples Cemetery near Varnville, directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home.

Visitation will be at the Church beginning at 1:00 p.m. Friday prior to services. The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to: Varnville United Methodist Church, 624 Palmetto Street West, Varnville, SC 29944.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, Inc.

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, South Carolina 29924

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Thu, 05/25/2017 - 5:07pm

Georgia Edelia Riley Mackey, 84, resident of 813 Riley Road North, widow of Raymond Fred Mackey, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017, at her home.

Born March 16, 1933, in Hodges, she was a daughter of the late Eldred Allen Riley, Sr. and Mattie Edelia Park Riley. She was a graduate of Ware Shoals High School and Spartanburg General Hospital Nursing School and served as a Registered Nurse until her retirement from Home Healthcare of Laurens County.

She was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Ann and husband John Gargus, MD of Johns Creek, GA; a granddaughter, Caroline Gargus; two grandsons, Andrew Gargus and Michael Gargus, all of Johns Creek; three sisters, Willie Mae Ridgeway of Suwanee, GA, Helen and husband John Rhoden of Hampton, and Susan and husband Bill Dodson of Greenville; four brothers, G.B. and wife Vivian Riley of Hodges, Sam P. and wife Sybil Riley of Greenwood, Robert Hugh Riley of Hodges, and Russell and wife Tonie Riley of Ware Shoals; numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Mackey; and two brothers, Walter B. Riley and Eldred A. Riley, Jr.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2017, at the Blyth Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Robertson officiating. Burial was in Oakbrook Memorial Park.

Pallbearers were Shannon Riley, David Mackey, Parker Harrison, Scott Ridgeway, Will Dodson and Riley Taylor.

Honorary escort were members of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class and the M.E. Riley Sunday School Class.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Walnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 230 Morgan Road, Hodges, SC 29653, or Hospice Care of the Piedmont, 408 West Alexander Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646.

The family would like to offer a special thanks to Sara Dixon, Mary Dickenson and her beloved niece, Leslie Taylor for their loving care and devotion extended to mother during her illness.

For online condolences please visit www.blythfuneralhome.com.

Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting Mrs. Mackey’s family.

Mr. George Herman Rivers, Jr. of Holland Street in Hampton died Wednesday morning, May 17, 2017, in Memorial Hospital in Savannah.

Mr. Rivers was born in Hampton County, April 7, 1956, a son of the late George and Dorothy Louise Moseley Rivers, Sr. He was a well driller, enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He attended Cross-Roads Church in Guyton, Georgia.

Surviving are: His former wife, Janice Hiers Walz of Hampton; Daughters: Pamela Simmons and Amy Thomas of Hampton, and Brandy Rivers-Dixon of Springfield, GA; Brothers: Don Louis Rivers, Sr. of Brunson and Samuel Eugene Rivers of Hampton; and a Sister, Dorothy E. Blevins of Hampton. There are three grandchildren. Mr. Rivers was predeceased by a son, George Rivers, III.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, Inc.

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

Mrs. Elizabeth Jean Mixson Corbin of Pocotaligo Road near Varnville, died Friday morning, May 19, 2017, at her son’s residence.

Mrs. Corbin was born in Hampton County, Jun. 26, 1938, a daughter of the late Lewis Carroll and Mary Selena “Lena” Mixson. She was a Licensed Insurance Agent, having worked with McClure Insurance Company in Varnville and Insurance Services of the Lowcountry in Hampton. She was a very active member of Sand Hill Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the Choir.

Surviving are: Son, Tyrone Corbin and wife, Jennifer, of Varnville; Sisters: Venice Osteen of Palm City, Florida, Virginia Corbin of Beaufort and Sarah Lutz of Florida; and Grandchildren: Matthew Tyler Corbin, Allison Elizabeth Faye Corbin and John Bryson Harford Corbin.

Mrs. Corbin was predeceased by: her husband, Harford Billy Corbin, and two sisters: Gladys and George Ann.

Visitation was Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, located at 300 Mulberry Street West in Hampton

Funeral services were held 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2017, in the Sand Hill Baptist Church with burial in the Sand Hill Cemetery.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, Inc.

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

Mrs. Alma Walls Jarrell of Co-Op Road in Hampton, S.C. died Friday night, May 19, 2017, in the Medical University Hospital in Charleston.

Mrs. Jarrell was born in Hardeeville, August 28, 1934, a daughter of the late Henry Wall and Evvie Wall Smith. She had retired after 35 years of service as manager of the Gate Station in Hampton and was a member of the Hampton Church of God. She always loved spending time and caring for her family. She was the widow of Martin “Junior” Jarrell.

Surviving are: Step Children: Janice Vincent of Hampton and Kent Jarrell of Orangeburg; Grandsons: Evan Broxton of Hampton, Ryan Vincent of Hampton; Granddaughters: Erin Jarrell and Brooke Jarrell Tucker, both of Orangeburg. She was predeceased by 14 brothers and sisters.

Visitation was at the church Monday, May 22, 2017, beginning at 1:00 p.m. prior to services at the church.

Funeral services followed Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the Hampton Church of God, with burial in the Johnson-St. Paul Cemetery in Hampton, directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home in Hampton.

The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to the Hampton Church of God, 1102 1st Street West in Hampton, 29924.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, Inc.

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

Mr. Sean Robert Mock of Hallendale Beach, Florida, formerly of Estill, died Thursday, May 18, 2017.

Mr. Mock was born September 4, 1969, in Frankfort, Germany, a son of Robert Lee Mock and Ellen Benton Mock. He was a carpenter and had worked in the Hampton County area for several years before relocating to Florida.

Surviving are: His Father, Robert Lee Mock, of Estill; Daughter, Leanna Mock of Varnville; and a Sister, Alicia M. Jones of Estill.

A time of visitation was Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home located at 300 Mulberry Street in Hampton from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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Fri, 06/02/2017 - 3:00pm

Bridie Stanley Cook, 88, a retired nurse, died peacefully Tuesday, May 23, 2017, in Lexington, SC.

Born December 11, 1928, in Hampton, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Julia (Smith) Stanley. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Norris Cook, and by her brothers, John, Junior and James Stanley, and her sister, Birdie Stanley Harvey.

Mrs. Cook is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Alice Cook of Columbia and Tony and Donna Cook of New Orleans, LA, and by her grandsons, Dustin and Nolan Branham of Westminster, MD.

Her mother died soon after Bridie was born, and she was cared for by her grandparents and aunts. As a child, she attended school in Crocketville and worshipped with her family at Sandy Run Baptist Church.

A 1945 graduate of Hampton High School, she was a bookkeeper before graduating from the Walterboro School of Nursing and attending the University of South Carolina. Her nursing career began at Hampton General Hospital. She retired from the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg after 20 years as a licensed practical nurse.

Mrs. Cook and her family lived in Allendale County and Hampton County until 1981. She and her husband, a retired police chief, resided in Cameron at the time of his death in 2001. They attended Cameron Baptist Church.

She then lived in Calhoun County until 2007. In her later years she made many friends at the Senior Citizens Center in St. Matthews and at the Woods Edge community in Columbia.

In addition to enjoying the company of others, she loved to walk, bike and swim. She spent many days with her family at the beaches near Charleston and Beaufort or at community swimming pools. She loved music of all kinds, from swing to bluegrass to the Beatles, and she sang Baptist hymns at church and at home. Reading and writing were her favorite pastimes.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 27, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home located at 300 Mulberry Street West in Hampton, with burial following at the Gooding Cemetery in Crocketville. Flowers are welcome and memorials can be made to The Alzheimer’s Association 140 Stoneridge Dr. # 210, Columbia, SC 29210 or to the Gooding Cemetery Assn., 9458 Bamberg Hwy., Brunson, SC 29911.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

Mr. Kenneth Bernard Crosby of Ida Berry Lane near Early Branch, SC, died Friday afternoon, May 26, 2017, at his residence after an extended illness.

Mr. Crosby was born in Hampton County, October 19, 1958, a son of Betty Jean Benton Crosby and the late Bernard Crosby. He was a Diesel Mechanic, and was a member of the Weekley Hunting Club. He had been a member of Grace Baptist Church for many years.

Surviving besides his mother of Early Branch are: Brothers: Barney Crosby and wife Gloria of Grays, and Nolan Crosby of Early Branch; and one Sister, Bernice Cope and husband, Fred of Varnville.

Visitation began at 1:30 PM with graveside services following at 3:00 PM Sunday, May 28, 2917, in the Grimes Cemetery near Grays, directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

Mr. Clarence Rudolph Long, Jr. of Captain Bill Drive near Estill, died Saturday, May 27, 2017, at his residence after an extended illness.

Mr. Long was born in Savannah, July 13, 1939, a son of the late Clarence Rudolph Long, Sr. and Mamie Sue Mixson Long. He was a retired Truck Driver with Hicklin Motor Lines, was a Mason and enjoyed Gardening and Fishing. He was a member of the Steep Bottom Baptist Church, and had served in the National Guard.

Surviving are: his Wife, Jeanette Hughes Long of Estill; Son, Scott Douglas Long of Estill; Daughter, Karen L. Worthy and husband, Jimmy, of Lexington; and one Brother, Charles Long and wife, Chris of Nixville. There are six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Visitation was Monday, May 29,20107, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home located at 300 Mulberry Street West in Hampton.

Funeral services were held 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 30, 2017, in the Steep Bottom Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to Agape’ Hospice at 113 East Washington Street, Suite G, Walterboro, SC 29488.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

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Fri, 06/16/2017 - 6:46pm

Mr. Brian James McGrath of Two Sisters Ferry Road near Estill, died early Wednesday morning, Jun. 7, 2017, at his residence.

Mr. McGrath was born October 23, 1955, in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, a son of the late Thomas James and Lillian Billetter McGrath. He had worked in the construction field for many years and had also worked at the local Citgo Station in Hampton. He was a Navy Veteran and was a member of the Nixville Baptist Church, where he was active with the Children and Youth Programs and was a choir member. He also coached and umpired with the Church Softball League. He and his wife served as Chaplains at Hunting Island State Park each summer.

Surviving are: His wife, Carole Harvey McGrath of Estill; Daughters: Sabrina Greene (Brayton) of Indiana, Lauren and Morgan Peeples of Aiken and Megan Peeples of Lexington; Brothers: Thomas McGrath of Philadelphia, Richard Green (Regina) of Florida; Raymond Green of Varnville, and Eugene McGrath of Virginia; Sister: Kathleen McAlhaney (Ray) of Varnville; Grandchildren: Abby, Lilly, Bella, Chyann and Aiden, as well as a number of nieces and Nephews. Mr. McGrath was predeceased by a daughter, Michelle Haller.

A Celebration of Life was held 10:00a.m. Saturday, Jun. 10, 2017, in the Nixville Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Paul Creason and Rev. Allan Kircher and directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home in Hampton, with visitation immediately following the services.

The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to the Nixville Church Family Life Center, 3915 Two Sisters Ferry Road, Estill, SC 29918, or Agape Hospice, 113 E. Washington Street Suite G, Walterboro, SC 29488.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

Mrs. Windora “Cookie” Cook Altman of Altman Road near Hampton died Thursday night, Jun. 8, 2017, at her residence after an extended illness.

Mrs. Altman was born in Allendale County, May 6, 1949, a daughter of the late Buck and Irene Shuman Cook. She was a 1968 graduate of Wade Hampton High School, and then went to Nursing School. She was an LPN and worked in area hospitals until 2003. She was a very active member of Sandy Run Baptist Church for 48 years and was president of the Prayer team until 3 years ago when she could not continue due to her illness.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, James Terrell Altman of Hampton; James Wilbur (Jamie) Altman and wife, Shannon, of Hampton, and Douglas Terrence Altman and wife, Wanda, of Wisconsin; Grandchildren: Heather, Matthew, Caroline, Tristina, Ayden and Lakin; A God given Sister: Sarah (Janie) Altman of Varnville; and two Great Grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she is predeceased by: a Sister, Jo Ann Cook; and a Brother, Wilbur Cook.

Visitation was held Saturday, Jun. 10, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home located at 300 Mulberry Street West in Hampton.

Funeral services were held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Jun. 11, 2017, in the Sandy Run Baptist Church, with burial in the Sandy Run Cemetery.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

Mr. James Earle Youmans, 77, of Varnville, passed away Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at his residence.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, Jun. 21, 2017, at Lawtonville Cemetery.

Born October 24, 1939, in Estill, he was a son of the late Albert E. Youmans and Martha Reid Pauls. He served his country in the United States Air Force and then retired from the United States Navy. After retiring from the military, he worked for 17 years for Acme Engineering in Champlain, New York. He was a member of Lawtonville Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and talking.

Surviving are: his wife, Elaine T. Youmans of Varnville; daughters: Jessie Mae Kenyon of Brushton, New York and Tammy Kingsley of North Bangor, New York; brother, Arthur Youmans of Varnville; sisters: Sarah Sparks of Alaska and Anna Hassic of Torrington, Connecticut; half-brothers: Keith Pauls of Hampton, Kenneth Pauls of Charleston, and Carl Pauls of Columbia; half-sisters: Sonya Smith of Hampton and Shirley Watson of Yemassee; six grandchildren, Danny Bell, Kori Scram, Katie Northup, Kristina Hogan, Emily Bogald, and McKenzie Greenwood; and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Hugh Youmans.

Funeral Arrangements By:

The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapels and Crematory

Varnville-Hampton Chapel

1074 Yemassee Highway

Varnville, SC 29944

Mr. Bobby Marshall Gibson, 80, of Hampton, passed away Tuesday, Jun. 6, 2017, at Roper Hospital.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Jun. 10, 2017, at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home, Varnville-Hampton Chapel. Interment followed in Hampton Cemetery.

Born September 21, 1936, in Colleton County, he was a son of the late Lloyd Jessie Gibson and Edna Jones Gibson. He retired from Westinghouse after 39 years of service and also served in the South Carolina Army National Guard. Mr. Gibson was a member of Rice Patch Christian Church, where he was a Deacon and Trustee. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and watching them play ball. He also loved farming and enjoyed cooking his puerlo rice for everyone.

Surviving are: his wife of 57 years, Alice Bazzle Gibson of Hampton; children: Robert Gibson and his wife Elaine of Hampton and Lisa Terry and her husband Claude of Varnville; grandchildren: Brody Gibson, Rogan Gibson, Makayla Gibson, Brett Terry, Trent Terry, and Meghan Terry; sister, Gloria Godley of Islandton; and many sisters and brothers-in-law and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers: William Gibson, Roy Gibson, and L.J. Gibson; and sisters: Violet Crosby, Gladys Lamb, and Rae Polk.

Memorials may be made to Rice Patch Christian Church.

Funeral Arrangements By:

The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapels and Crematory

Varnville-Hampton Chapel

1074 Yemassee Highway

Varnville, SC 29944

Mr. James Bernard McAlhaney of Susan Lane near Varnville, died Saturday, Jun. 10, 2017, in the Colleton Regional Medical Center after an extended illness.

Mr. McAlhaney was born in Hampton County October 7, 1927, a son of the late Clyde and Susann “Susie” Mixon McAlhaney. He was an Entrepreneur, having owned and operated businesses in Hampton County, and was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church.

Surviving are: one daughter, Martha Ellen McAlhaney of Columbia, and was predeceased by his wife, Lucia Ellen Compton McAlhaney and a daughter, Bernadette Ann McAlhaney.

Visitation was Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home located at 300 Mulberry Street West in Hampton.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Jun. 15, 2017, in the Hopewell Baptist Church at 12 o’clock, “High Noon”, with burial in the Sand Hill Cemetery near Varnville.

Martha suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Hopewell Baptist Church Children’s Fund, in honor or Mr. McAlhaney at 6404 Hopewell Road, Hampton, SC 29924.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

Funeral services for Angelique Marianna Hernandez of Kathy Street in Hampton, a student at Ben Hazel Elementary School, were held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jun. 14, 2017, in the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home located at 300 Mulberry Street West in Hampton with visitation at 12 noon prior to services.
The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to the Epilepsy Foundation, 8301 Professional Place East, Landover, MD 20785-2237.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

www.daffordfuneralhome.com

Posted:

Mon, 06/26/2017 - 1:17pm

David Benjamin White, Sr. passed away Friday, Jun. 9, 2017. David was born on Jul. 5, 1935, in Louisa County, VA. He was predeceased by: his mother, Celia Corabell Bollinger Koch; father, Roy Karsten White; sister, Mary Greer and brother, Thomas White. He is survived by: his son, David Benjamin White, Jr., daughters: Mischelle Darlene Anderson (Jonathan); Tina Marie Fulmer (Gary) and Deborah Lynn Bowen; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; close family, Kim White and Ken Bowen; brother-in-law, Junior Greer; and two faithful friends: Larry Warren and Wayne McNeil.

Our Dad served his country proudly entering the Navy for the first for years and nine months, then transferring into the United States Marine Corps for 17+ years. He was a Drill Instructor at the Marine Corp Recruit Depot at Parris Island for many years. In addition to serving several tours overseas, both Vietnam and Korean wars, he earned many commendations, including Combat Air Crew Insignia (w/3*), Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Commendation Medal (w/V), Air Medal (w/Numeral 1), Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal (2nd award), Navy Unit Commendation, Good Conduct (w/3*), CHSM, KSM, UNSM, KPUC, VNSM, Vietnam campaign Medal (60-), and the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal.

He enjoyed spending time with his beloved cat, Squirt; therefore, in lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to ASPCA Gift Processing Center, PO Box 9629, Washington, DC 20077-7127 in honor of Squirt.

Internment was Thursday, Jun. 15, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in the VA National Cemetery, Beaufort, SC.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Dafford Funeral Home, Inc.

707 E. Eberton Street

Dunn, NC 28335

Mr. Marion Ralph Smith, 79, of Grays, passed away Wednesday, Jun. 14, 2017, at MUSC in Charleston.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Jun. 16, 2017, at The Spirit of Life Ministries, Varnville, SC. Interment followed in Grimes Cemetery.

Born March 9, 1938, in Jasper County, he was a son of the late Marion Bertie Smith and Editha Anna Tuten Smith. He graduated from Grays Consolidated High School and married his high school sweetheart, Betty Smith, and would have been married for 60 years on September 13th. He was a retired millwright and welder; and served in the South Carolina Army National Guard. He was a member of Pine Level Baptist Church and attended Spirit of Life Ministries. He was a member of Road Runners Camping Club and Carpenters Local Union #256. Mr. Ralph, known by his CB handle “Night Owl”, loved fishing, making belt buckles, knives, cookers and bbq grills; but most of all loved spending time with his grandchildren, and his bird, Paulie. He was a bull in his younger years and a lamb in his older years.

Surviving are: his wife, Betty Smith of Grays; children: Terry R. Smith and his wife Donna of Grays and Janet S. Chassereau of Grays and Ron of Hampton; grandchildren, Michelle Stanley and her husband Michael, Bryan L. Smith and his wife Nicole, Rhonda Jones and her husband Joshua, and Blake Chassereau (Brittany Robertson); great grandchildren, Hunter Stanley, Hannah Stanley, Cade Smith, Levi Smith, Peighton Jones, Easton Jones, and Bryce Robertson; and his special friend and companion, Paulie.

Memorials may be made to The Spirit of Life Ministries.

Funeral Arrangements By:

The Brice W. Herndon and Sons

Funeral Homes and Crematory

Varnville-Hampton Chapel

1074 Yemassee Highway

Varnville, SC 29944

Mr. Hugh Duron “Don” Altman, 87, of Altman Road, Hampton died Tuesday, Jun. 13, 2017, at his residence. The funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Friday, Jun. 16, 2017, at Sandy Run Baptist Church, Sandy Run Road, Hampton. Interment followed in the Crocketville and Presbyterian Cemetery.

Known by his family and friends as Don, he was born Jun. 17, 1929, in Hampton, and was a son of the late John E. Altman, Sr. and Iva Smith Altman. Don retired from Westinghouse Corp. of Hampton in 1991 after 43 years of service. He served his country in the United States Army and was a Korean War Veteran.

A devout Christian, he was a lifetime member of Sandy Run Baptist Church serving as Sunday School teacher for over 50 years, loyal member of the church choir, and current chairman of the Board of Deacons, a position he held numerous times since 1967. He was a Master Mason of the Crocketville Masonic chapter, and current President of the Crocketville and Presbyterian Cemetery Association. He was also a past member of the Palmetto Electric Trust board, Poll manager for the county election commission and Lifelong Master Chef of Crocketville Chicken BBQ events. Most of all, his loves in life were his church, his family, and farming.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley Mole Altman; their three sons and six grandchildren: Mark and wife Michelle, (Risden and Reeves) of Hampton, Keith and wife Gina, (Garrett and Miley), of Fairfax, and Byron and wife Christian, (Abigail and Grayson) of Walterboro; his sister, Blanche Winstead of Summerville; brother-in-law Terry Ulmer of Hampton; brothers and sisters- in-law, Wade and Sylvia Freeman of Hampton, and Don and Sara Mole of Orangeburg; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother: John E Altman Jr. and James Altman; and his sisters: Eunice Thomas and Vernell Ulmer.

The family has requested that memorial contributions be directed to: Sandy Run Baptist Church, 2100 Sandy Run Road, Hampton, South Carolina 29924; or to: Crocketville and Presbyterian Cemetery Association, Post Office Box 158, Hampton, South Carolina 29924.

Funeral Arrangements By:

The Brice W. Herndon and Sons

Funeral Homes and Crematory

Varnville-Hampton Chapel

1074 Yemassee Highway

Varnville, SC 29944

Mr. Clark Albert Kinard, 57, of Islandton, entered into rest early Wednesday morning, Jun. 14, 2017, at the Saint Francis Hospital in Charleston.

Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning, Jun. 17, 2017, from Adnah United Methodist Church, Adnah Church Road, Islandton, SC. The Reverend Jim Hensley and The Reverend Mike Lupo officiating. Interment followed in the family plot in the churchyard.

Born May 10, 1960, in Barnwell, SC, he was a son of Mrs. Geneva Nettles Kinard and the late Mr. Clyde Wesley Kinard. Known for a strong work ethic and faithful dedication to his work, he was a calendar operator for a number of years prior to its closing at Asten-Johnson in Walterboro and was currently a warehouse foreman for Crescent Dairy in Walterboro. A lifelong member of Adnah United Methodist Church, he was active in many areas of the church’s work and had served as chairman of the finance committee. He was a member of Hudson Masonic Lodge No. 373 – Ancient Free Masons in Islandton. He was a true outdoorsman, who dearly enjoyed fishing and spending time on his John Deere tractor.

Surviving in addition to his mother of Islandton are: his wife, Mrs. Sandra Craven Kinard; a daughter, Monica Jones and her husband Trent of Islandton; a brother, Mark Kinard and his wife Sandy of Varnville; two sisters: Darlene Mangum and her husband Charlie of Walterboro and Karen K. Polk of Charleston; two grandchildren: Caleb Jones and his wife Lindsey and Cameron Jones; a great granddaughter, Adalyn Jones; and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Sally Craven of Walterboro.

The family has requested that memorial contributions be directed in his memory to: Adnah United Methodist Church, care of Mrs. Sharon Sineath, 1401 Sineath Road, Islandton, SC 29929.

Funeral Arrangements By:

The Brice W. Herndon and Sons

Funeral Homes and Crematory

Varnville-Hampton Chapel

1074 Yemassee Highway

Varnville, SC 29944

Mrs. Faye Coxwell Jones, age 77, entered into rest Wednesday afternoon, Jun. 14, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Ruffin, SC while under the care of Amedisys Hospice. She was the loving wife of the late James Daniel “Jack” Jones.

Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon, Jun. 18, 2017, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. Interment followed in Old Field Creek Cemetery, Lowcountry Highway, Ruffin.

Born Jan. 15, 1940, in Swainsboro, GA, she was a daughter of the late Buck Coxwell and the late Willie Mae Jones Coxwell. She retired after thirty years from Westinghouse Corporation in Hampton. She dedicated her life to her family and her work. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Ruffin. She enjoyed trips to the mountains as well as the beach and will always be remembered for her love of antique cars.

Surviving are: three children, Danny Jones and his wife Jenny of Ruffin, Sandy Kinard and her husband Mark of Varnville, and Randy Jones and his wife Brenda; seven grandchildren: Derrick Jones (Peggy), Joshua Jones, Felicia Brown (Robbie), Brooke Kinard (Skeeter), James Jones (Christina), Rusty Jones(Jenna), Brittany Jones (David), Nancy Frakes (Bobby), and Billy Padgett (Pam); and eleven great grandchildren: Andrew, Emily, Cooper, Tripp, Bryon, Carson, Aidan, Chace, Dakota, Taylor, and Taylen; as well as her beloved grand-dog, Pickles. She was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Coxwell; and a great grandchild, Jacob Jones.

The family has suggested that memorial contributions be directed in her memory to: Old Field Creek Cemetery Fund, care of Mrs. Carolyn Breland, 573 Spencer Drive, Ruffin, SC 29475.

Funeral Arrangements By:

The Brice W. Herndon and Sons

Funeral Homes and Crematory

Varnville-Hampton Chapel

1074 Yemassee Highway

Varnville, SC 29944

Mr. James Luther “Jimmy” Davis of Cat Branch Road near Early Branch, died early Sunday morning, Jun. 18, 2017, at his residence after a brief illness.

Mr. Davis was born in Hampton County, Jul. 1, 1957, a son of the late Luther and Vinnie Louise Brown Davis. He had attended the Grays Church of God of Prophecy, was a retired carpenter, enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing and gardening. He was a friend to all and enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends.

Surviving are: his wife, Kathaleen Rhodes Davis of Early Branch; daughters: Jamie Hernandez and Lynn Anchorena, both of Early Branch; brother: Luther Edward Davis of Nixville; and sister, Betty Hill of Nixville. There are five grandchildren: James, Selena, Amber, C.J. and Paul; and one great-grandchild, Dixie.

Visitation was on Tuesday, Jun. 20, 2017, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, Jun. 21, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. in the Davis Family Cemetery, located on Highway 278 in Jasper County, conducted by Rev. Cindy Hiers.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

Renate Emma Turner

Renate Emma Sharpe Turner, widow of her beloved husband, Thomas Perry Turner, Sr., passed away on June 17, 2017 at her home in Gaston after a brief illness.

Mrs. Turner was born in Erding, Germany to the late Barney Emory and Martha Konig Sharpe. She had retired from F.B. Johnston Company where she worked as a proofreader.

She is survived by her cherished daughter, Kimberley (Chris) Shealy, treasured grandsons, Jonathan Harsey, Justin (Ashley) Harsey and Christopher Shealy all of Lexington, SC; one sister, Nancy Sharpe Loadhold of Varnville, SC, a sister in law, Nancy Mixon Sharpe of Mt. Pleasant, SC; beloved great grandchildren, Cameron Harsey of Olympia, WA, Kinsley Caraway of Duncan, SC, Mason and Khloe Harsey of Stapleton, GA; six nephews and nieces dear to her heart, Joseph D. Sharpe, Jr. of Ft. Mill, SC, Michael Sharpe of Varnville, SC, Gregory Sharpe of Folly Beach, SC Christopher (Jennifer) Sharpe of Charlotte, NC, Monica Loadhold of Charleston, SC, Jessica (Karl) Biship; special grand nephew, Charles David "CD" Bishop and adored grandniece, Anderson Sharpe of Charlotte, NC.

Mrs. Turner was predeceased by her beloved brother, Joseph Deiter Sharpe.

The family will receive friends at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 from 11-12:30PM. Funeral services will follow.

Interment will be at Fort Jackson National Park. Contributions in her loving memory may be made to Hampton County Relay for Life, P.O. Box , Hampton, SC.

Special thank you to Compassionate Care Hospice and Pelly Robinson for their wonderful care.

Posted:

Fri, 07/07/2017 - 2:22pm

Mr. Clifford Jessie Jones of Loundes Lake Road near Varnville, died Monday afternoon, Jun. 26, 2017, in the Pruitt Health Care Facility in Estill after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mr. Jones was born in Washington County, Georgia, Feb. 3, 1932, a son of the late James and Bessie Harrell Jones. He was a foreman with Turner Murphy Construction Company, and was a member of the Oak Chapel Baptist Church in Kite, Georgia. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed watching Nascar Racing and football, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family at their annual B.B.Q. get-togethers.

Surviving are: son, Keith Jones and wife, Sue, of North Augusta; daughters: Kathy Benson and husband, Dennis, of North Augusta, Linda Freeman and husband, Johnny, of Cummings, and Mary Hughes and husband, Bubba, of Cummings; sister, Virginia Greenway of Wrightsville, GA; grandchildren: Cheryl Wasson, Brian Jones, Ronnie Freeman, Daniel Hughes and Gregory Jones; step-grandchildren: Tammy Gaskins and John Freeman and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Jones was predeceased by children: Ronnie and Donnie Jones, and a granddaughter, Angel Freeman. He also, had an adopted daughter, Patty Kollar.

There was a gathering of family and friends Saturday, Jul. 1st, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the Social Hall at Deep Branch Baptist Church near Cummings.

The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to: Deep Branch Baptist Church Youth Fund, 848 Ficken Road, Early Branch, SC 29916.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

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Betty Stanley All, wife of James J. All, died Saturday, Jul. 1, 2017, at the home. Betty was born in Varnville, SC on October 25, 1950 to the late Harry and Mattie Long Stanley. Betty was the youngest daughter and was often speculated to be the most favorite of Harry and Mattie’s 7 children. She was predeceased in death by her brothers Tony, Billy, Jimmy, Dennis as well as her sister Connie Winn. She is survived by her beautiful sister Louise Long. Betty met the love of her life James All of Fairfax, SC and married on July 29th 1967. Their marriage was one built on love and commitment and they celebrated each other for nearly 50 years. Betty was a mother and housewife to Lisa (Scott) Reeder of Murfreesboro, TN and Christina (Cliff) DeRienzo of Lexington, SC. She was the proud grandparent of Lisa’s children Kristin (Raymond) Shutt, Kyle (Olivia) Reeder, and Kaylan (Heath) Reeder. She was the equally proud grandmother of Christina’s children; Tyler, Emily, Cameron, Cassidy and a host of other foster children that were privileged to call her Meme. She was blessed and proudly shared the fact that she had four beautiful great grandchildren (Kristin) Cruz, Tatum, Skye, Phoenix, as well as being overjoyed for the new addition to come from Kyle and Olivia. Throughout her years Betty was known to be the best at practical jokes and had a feisty wit. She loved to dance, fish with James on the Cumbee River, cook delicious southern fare, and shop. She loved to collect angels, compile pictures of her family, craft, sew, take a nice golf cart ride, spend time at her beach house, and find a good bargain. She worked at Davan Manufacturing as a young bride, enjoyed owning a convenience store in Sycamore with James where she never met a stranger, and thoroughly enjoyed all those she met while working at Sycamore Recycle center. One of her other greatest treasures was her best friend Linda (JT) Strickland with whom she had the immeasurable gift of over 50 years of friendship. Betty was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and loved living in the “Bethel Community”. It was in this community that her friends such as Sharon (Lin) Blakeney took the time to care for her and James during her extended illness. Betty entered into eternal rest with Jesus and her family that had gone before her on July 1st 2017 peacefully surrounded by her husband James and daughters. She had the best medical care around while a patient at MUSC. The family would like to thank Dr. Willner, Dr. Greene, Cephus, Simmons, Dr. Boylan, the phenomenal nurses and staff of the Ashely River Tower 6th floor as well as the 3rd Floor ICU staff. The family received friends at Keith Smith Funeral Home, Allendale, SC on Wednesday evening, Jul. 5, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Her funeral service was held at Bethel Baptist Church, 6486 Confederate Highway Fairfax, SC on Thursday Jul. 6, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. with burial in the Bethel Cemetery. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Bethel Baptist Church, 6486 Confederate Highway Fairfax, SC 29827 or to Christina DeRienzo (Midlands Community Missions Team) 105 Letha Lane Lexington, SC 29072 to support bikes and school supplies for foster children in Lexington County.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Keith Smith Funeral Home

128 Water Street

Allendale, SC 29810

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Mr. Harvey C. Boss, 75, of 225 Gooding Street died Wednesday, Jun. 28, 2017. Born Dec. 16, 1941, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Phillip Holland and Laura Rose (Mason) Boss of Rockville, Maryland.

Mr. Boss moved to Varnville, South Carolina from Kensington, Maryland in 1976 and resided here until his death.

Mr. Harvey Boss retired from Clariant of Martin, South Carolina and continued to work in his lifelong trade as an electrician in the surrounding areas for many years. He worked in maintenance at Precision Machined Components, Inc. of Brunson, South Carolina. He was a 50 year member of Wheaton Lodge #228, Wheaton, Maryland, Life Member of Evergreen Lodge #153, Hampton, South Carolina, Lillie Chapter #27, OES, Hampton, South Carolina, and other local area Masonic Lodges.

He loved his family, community, fishing, and hunting.

He was an integral part in the early workings and formation of the Hampton County Volunteer Rescue Squad, a volunteer system of emergency medical services in Hampton County, South Carolina. He was a member of Rice Patch Christian Church, Islandton, South Carolina.

Mr. Harvey Boss is survived by his wife of fifty-one (51) years, Mrs. Sharon M. Boss of the home; His little “Sweet Pea”, Beverly Isabella, of the home; A son, Mr. Robert M. (Sharon Garcia) Watson of Plantation, Florida; A daughter, Kerry A. (Jeff) Martin of Fairfax, South Carolina; Seven grandchildren: David (Jessica) Morales, Alex Morales, and Victoria Allahar, all of Florida, Joshua Steven (Abby) Long of California, Toni Long of Texas, Tylor and Dylan Martin both of Brunson, South Carolina; Six great grandchildren: Bradyn and Scarlett Morales, Sean Ellison, Olivia Jones, Noelle and Nolan Long; A Sister, Diana L. (Bob) Dodd of Silver Spring, Maryland; Niece, Karen (Doug) Lee; And nephews, Jeffrey (Beth) Dodd and Quinn; Several special lifelong friends.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Hospice Care of South Carolina, 761 Allendale-Fairfax Hwy., Fairfax, SC 29827

Funeral Arrangements By:

Washington’s Funeral Home

405 Elm Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

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Miss Bernice Chloe Bishop of Railroad Avenue in Brunson died Monday morning, Jul. 3, 2017. Miss Bishop was born in Hampton County, Sept. 18, 1938, a daughter of the late Chesley Arthur Bishop and Carrie Corrine Priester Bishop. She had worked at Davan Manufacturing Company in Allendale for 46 years and was a loyal member of the Hickory Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving are: Sisters: Grace B. Tuten and husband, Robert, of Furman and Esther Salome Bishop of Brunson; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Miss Bishop was predeceased by her parents, a brother, Charles Adam Bishop; and a sister, Hilda Bishop Hindman.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, Jul. 7, at Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home located at 300 Mulberry Street West in Hampton.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Jul. 8, 2017, in the Hickory Grove Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. R. P. Hodge, with burial in the Hickory Grove Cemetery.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

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Mr. William Hamilton “Bill” Griner, 80, of Early Branch, passed away Friday, Jun. 30, 2017.

Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m., Monday, Jul. 3, 2017, at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home, Varnville-Hampton Chapel. Interment followed in Sand Hill Cemetery.

Born Sept. 21, 1936, in Hampton, he was a son of the late Luda Cleveland Griner and Bertha Pope Griner. He retired from J.P. Stevens, Inc. He was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church, where he was a former deacon. In his earlier years, he enjoyed hunting and had an avid love of horses and dogs.

Surviving are: his wife, Valerie Dempsey Griner of Early Branch; brother, Marion Lee Griner of Hampton; and many nieces and nephews that he loved as his own. He was preceded in death by a brother, LC Griner.

Funeral Arrangements By:

The Brice W. Herndon and Sons

Funeral Homes and Crematory

Varnville – Hampton Chapel

1074 Yemassee Highway

Varnville, SC 29944

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Mr. Michael Wayne Crites, 56, of Speed Limit Road near Varnville, died early Sunday morning, Jul. 2, 2017, in the Hampton Regional Medical Center after an extended illness.

Mr. Crites was born in Akron, Ohio, Dec. 21, 1960, a son of the late Okey Carlon Crites and Mary Ellen DeLoach Crites. He had retired as a Phone and Cable Technician working in the Beaufort County area.

Surviving are: Step Children: Joshua Russom and wife, Brianna, of Chicago and Joseph Russom and wife, Brittney, of Beaufort; Sister: Debra C. Cope and husband, Johnny of Varnville; five Step Grandchildren, a niece and a nephew.

Visitation was held Wednesday, Jul. 5, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, Hampton, SC.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Jul. 6, 2017, in the chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home with burial in the Live Oak Cemetery near Varnville conducted by Rev. Joseph Williams.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

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Posted:

Fri, 07/14/2017 - 12:28pm

Joyce Kathleen Norton DeLoach, 84, widow of John Edwards DeLoach, passed peacefully into her eternal heavenly home on Wednesday, Jul. 5, 2017. She was born on February 26, 1933, in her Estill childhood home, which her mother described as “A very cold day.” She was the middle child of Carl & Kathleen Norton and sister to Carl M. Norton, Jr., June N. Chavers, Daniel G. Norton, and Judith N. Rivers.

Following her graduation from Estill High School as Salutatorian in her class of 1950, she then graduated in three years from Winthrop College with a degree in Elementary Childhood Education. Later, on Aug. 5, she married her high school sweetheart, and the love of her life. Just weeks before her passing, she was reminding her family that she loved her husband so! Joyce and “Sonny” were married for 48 years and were blessed with two daughters: Sharon D. Mathis (Terry) and Julie D. Peeples (Van, III).

She taught elementary school (Fourth Grade) for 41 years in the Hampton and Fairfax School systems, and Patrick Henry Academy. Over the course of her teaching career, she touched the lives of many children who knew her as “Mrs. DeLoach”.

After retirement, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends and eating at “Coconut’s”. She especially enjoyed driving two of her grandchildren to and from Patrick Henry Academy every day until they could drive themselves.

She was a faithful servant of her Lord. Her church service included teaching Sunday School classes for children and adult ladies. She taught Sunday School at Hampton First Baptist for years and then at Lawtonville, including a class named after her mother, Kathleen H. Norton. She sang in the church choirs and was a member of several missionary groups during her lifetime. She was a living testimony of how a Godly woman should conduct herself. She adored her four grandchildren: Melissa, Jason, Jesse and Joye, as well as her great-grandsons: Luke and Lawson. She loved her family with all her heart and will be missed beyond words by everyone who loved her. She is now a resident of her eternal home and is in the company of the loved ones who left before her…Most of all, she is with Jesus FOREVER!

Funeral services were held Friday, Jul. 7, 2017, in the Lawtonville Baptist Church with burial in the Hopewell Cemetery, under the direction of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton.

The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to: Lawtonville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1056, Estill, SC 29918 or to Patrick Henry Academy, 8766 Savannah Highway, Estill, SC 29918.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

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Mr. Boss moved to Varnville, South Carolina from Kensington, Maryland in 1976 and resided here until his death.

He loved his family, community, fishing, and hunting.

Visitation:

225 Gooding Street

Varnville, South Carolina 29944

Memorial Service:

Thursday, Jul. 13, 2017

5:00 Post Meridian

First Baptist Church

165 Palmetto Avenue

Varnville, South Carolina 29944

Pastor Tommy Kelly, Officiating

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Hospice Care of South Carolina, 761 Allendale-Fairfax Hwy., Fairfax, SC 29827

Funeral Arrangements By:

Washington’s Funeral Home

405 Elm Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

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Posted:

Thu, 07/20/2017 - 2:59pm

Mrs. Mary Jane Benton Crapse of Savannah Highway in Furman, died Wednesday night, Jul. 12, 2017, in the Hampton Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Crapse was born May 14, 1948, in Hampton County, a daughter of the late Jake and Loreen Bowers Benton. She had retired after 25 years of service as a Dietitian at the Estill Middle School. She was a member of the Landmark Baptist Church and loved spending time with her family.

Surviving are: Sons: Roy Vance Crapse and wife, Robin, of Furman, and Lee Crapse and wife, Tina, of Early Branch; Daughter, Donna Gaymon and husband, Darrell of Ridgeland; Brother, Bartow Benton and wife, Darlene of Fairfax; Sisters: Lizzie Mason of Rincon, Georgia, Linda Oxindine and husband, Nick, of Allendale, Alma Edwards and husband, Willie, of Port Wentworth, G.A., and Margaret Boutwell of N.C. There are six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Crapse was predeceased by her husband, Roy Vernon Crapse, three brothers and one sister.

Visitation was on Friday, Jul. 14, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home in Hampton, S.C.

Graveside services were held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Jul. 15, 2017, in the Nixville Baptist Church Cemetery.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

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The Rev. Dr. W. James Rivers, 88, passed away Thursday, Jul. 13, 2017.
Funeral services with military honors were held 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Jul. 16, 2017, at Millbrook Baptist Church with The Rev. Richard Swift, The Rev. Dr. Steve Burnette, The Rev. Dr. Phillip Dunn and The Rev. Mark Powers officiating. The family received friends following the service at the church. Interment was at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Jul. 17, 2017, at Mount Horeb Methodist Church Cemetery, 1205 Old Cherokee Rd., Lexington, SC 29072. Pallbearers were: Houston Brown, Tony Craps, Harry Harmon, Lionel Smith, Jodie Whisnant and Tom Young. Honorary pallbearers were the Chapel Class and area ministers and spouses.
Dr. Rivers was born in Hampton, S.C. to the late Harry and Inez Rivers. He graduated from Wade Hampton High School, the University of South Carolina, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received an honorary Doctor of Theology degree from Charleston Southern University. Dr. Rivers served in the United States Air Force attaining the rank of Captain. He flew 51 missions in the Korean Conflict as a Navigator. Dr. Rivers served as pastor of two Southern Baptist churches: the Dutch Fork Baptist Church in Ballantine, S.C. for eight years, and the Millbrook Baptist Church in Aiken, S.C. for 29 years, where he was still Pastor Emeritus at the time of his passing.
He is survived by his loving wife, Annie Julia Snelgrove Rivers; son, Jimmy (Mona) Rivers, Morehead City, NC; three grandchildren: Katie (Christopher) Thompson, Whitney (Kyle) Mayer, Derek Rivers; three great-grandchildren: Wyatt Mayer, Connor Mayer and River Thompson. He was predeceased by a daughter, Julia Victoria Rivers, and sisters: Sara (Dick) Burton, Mildred (Eddie) Collins, and Myrna Rivers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to First Baptist Church of Morehead City Building Fund, 810 Bridges St., Morehead City, NC 28557.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Shellhouse Funeral Home, Inc.

924 Hayne Avenue SW

Aiken, SC 29801

Mr. James Lee Smith, the beloved son of the late Mr. Jasper Smith, Sr., and Mrs. Elouise Williams Smith was born Apr. 1, 1952, in Varnville, Hampton County, S.C. He was reared by his paternal grandmother, the late Mrs. Ivory Smith. He departed from this earthly shore on Tuesday, Jul. 4, 2017, at his residence in Varnville, S.C. As his family, we mourn his departure, but we celebrate his home going.

At an early age, Mr. James Lee Smith confessed Christ as Lord and Savior and became a baptized member of Samaritan Baptist Church, Varnville, S.C. At Samaritan, he served the church as a member of the Samaritan Male Chorus, and President of the Samaritan Church Trustee Board. Other civic organizations included: Co-founder of the GUY (Gentlemen United to Save Our Youth) Club, of Varnville, S.C. and a member of the Hampton County Martin Luther King Steering Committee.

Mr. James Lee Smith, affectionately called and known as “Cowboy”, was educated in the public schools of Hampton County, SC. He was a graduate of the former North District Training School, Varnville, S.C.

On February 28, 1974, he married the love of his life, the former Ms. Elizabeth Capers Smith. While enjoying being a family man, he particularly enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren, fishing, and barbequing.
He was employed by Valmont Company, Estill, S.C. as a machine operator.

Mr. Smith is preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his sister, Mrs. Ella Jean Smith Mole.

To mourn his home going and cherish the time we had shared are his wife, Evangelist Elizabeth Smith; one son, Co-pastor, Curtis L. Capers of Varnville, S.C.; four daughters: Ms. Liza A. Smith of Varnville, S.C., Ms. Faye Dublin of Virginia Beach, V.A., Ms. Felecia Holmes of Barnwell, S.C., and Mrs. Sophia (Rodrick) Loadholt of Varnville, S.C.; seventeen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one brother, Mr. Jasper Smith, Jr. of Irvington, N.J.; two sisters: Mrs. Sandra Smith Rivers of Irvington, N.J., and Ms. Emily T. Smith of Charlotte, N.C.; an uncle, Mr. Eugene Jenkins, Sr. of Varnville, S.C.; one sister-in-law, Ms. Martha Capers of Varnville, S.C.; three brothers-in-law: Mr. James Capers, known as “lightning bug” who was devoted and a caregiver, of Varnville, S.C., Mr. Elijah (Minnie Lee) Capers of Hephzibah, G.A., and Mr. Timothy Capers of Whiteville, N.C.; a host of nieces and nephews, which includes three who were special: Tiffany A. Mole of Hampton, Delric D. and Ashley Inabinett, both of Wilmington, N.C.; other relatives and friends.

Visitation took place on Friday, Jul.7, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Washington’s Funeral Home Chapel, Hampton, S.C.

The funeral service was held Saturday, Jul 8, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. at Harmonia Missionary Baptist Church, 760 Edward Mixon Road, Camp Branch Community of Varnville, S.C., with committal, prayer and interment following at the Ellis Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Varnville, S.C., with Reverends Ronnie Walker, Pastor, Dr. Van E. Gaines, Pastor of Samaritan Baptist Church, Eulogist, and Evangelist Norma Capers, presiding.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Washington’s Funeral Home

405 Elm Street West

Hampton, S.C. 29924

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Ms. Jennie Lee, daughter of the late Sarah Roberts and Hayward Bing, was born on Dec. 2, 1951. At home on Thursday, Jul. 6, 2017, Jennie answered the Lord’s call to eternal rest.

Jennie attended Estill Training School in Estill, S.C. She was a baptized member of First Thankful Baptist Church, Estill, S.C., where she served on the First Thankful Baptist Senior Choir.

She was employed at Burlington Industries and Sara Lee Sock Company of Barnwell, S.C. for over thirty-eight years. She earned her CNA (certified nursing assistant) Certificate and worked as a CNA for Morningstar.

She was preceded in death by Ernest Beard and companion David Roberts; two brothers: Walter Roberts and David Roberts.

Her memories will forever be cherished by her husband, Robert Lee of Greenville, S.C.; three daughters: Olympia (Chris) Solomon of Estill, S.C., Renate Beard-Housey of Greenville, S.C., and Washkie (John) Toney of Barnwell, S.C; two sons: Kevin Lee of Brunson, S.C. and Keith Lee of New York; two sisters: Jessie Noble of Newport News, V.A. and Lillian (Arthur) Brown of Havelock, N.C.; two brothers: Charles (Shirley) Roberts and Leroy (Ethel) Roberts, all of Furman, S.C.; seven granddaughters: ShaiQuester Beard-Housey, Markesha Housey and Amber Housey all of Greenville, S.C.; Denesha Toney and Renee Toney, both of Barnwell, S.C.; Sha’Nyria Lee and Aubree Lee, both of Brunson, S.C.; five grandsons: Ronnie Gibson of Columbia, S.C, Christopher Demon Marshall of Fairfax, S.C., Justin Solomon, Christopher Solomon and Nigel Solomon, all of Furman, S.C.; one god-son, Gabriel Ward of Greenville, S.C.; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, all of whom will miss her dearly.

Visitation was held Tuesday, Jul. 11, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Washington’s Funeral Home Chapel, Hampton, S.C.

The funeral service was held Wednesday, Jul. 12, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at First Thankful Baptist Church, 2591 Steep Bottom Road, Estill, S.C. followed by committal, prayer and interment in the First Thankful Church cemetery, officiated by Rev. Anthony Moore, Pastor and Eulogist.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Washington’s Funeral Home

405 Elm Street West

Hampton, S.C. 29924

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Posted:

Fri, 07/28/2017 - 3:53pm

Raymond Larry Belger

ALLENDALE - Raymond Larry Belger age, 70 husband of Judy Herndon Belger died Saturday, July 22, 2017.

Mr. Belger was a son of the late Raymond A. and Marjorie Matthews Belger, Jr. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from the SC National Guard as SFC with the 163 Support Bat. Larry enjoyed coaching and coached the Allendale Academy football team for many years and was a former deacon and member of Allendale First Baptist Church.

Memorial Services were held 11 A.M., Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Allendale First Baptist Church with the Reverend Tim Burleson officiating.

Family members include his wife, Judy H. Belger; his daughter and son-in-law, Allison B. and Chad Gleaton; one grandson, Boyd Gleaton; one sister, Ramona B. Ricks (Tommy). He was predeceased by one brother Wayne Belger.

Memorial contributions may be made to Allendale First Baptist Church, 259 Memorial Ave., Allendale, SC 29810.

Keith Smith Funeral Service, 128 Water Street, Allendale, SC 29810 (803) 584-2492

Posted:

Sat, 08/05/2017 - 1:13pm

Franklin Ruth, Sr.

NIXVILLE - Franklin Ruth Sr., 82, of 300 Chocolate City Road, Nixville, South Carolina passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at Hampton Regional Medical Center, Varnville, South Carolina.

Mr. Franklin Ruth Sr., affectionately known to his beloved wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends as "Pete", was born in Hampton County, South Carolina, June 30, 1935, to the late Homer Ruth and Eva Gordon Ruth. He was adopted and raised by his late aunt and uncle Joe and Lucinder Ruth Garvin in Nixville, South Carolina. At an early age, he attended Second Thankful Baptist Church.

He attended the public schools of Hampton County.

Pete was always known by his professional carpentry on houses, churches, and commercial industry. He also was a farmer for many years with many other trades, to include perpetual gardening, landscaping, fishing, and hunting.

Franklin was united in Holy Matrimony to Birdie Mae Newton of Cummings, South Carolina. This union was blessed with nine children, one son preceded him in death.

In the unfolding of his life, he gained several nick names: Pete, Slab, Big Daddy, and Granddaddy, because of his love for his family and friends.

Those who will be waiting to greet him on the other side include: his parents, one son, Willie James Ruth, his siblings, Jaqueline Dunn, Evelyn Odoms, Rebecca Moore, Alice Hart, Sandra Brown, Irene Cobhan, Agnes Hayles, Sabrina Hill, Gerlding Washington, Irvin Sanders, Arthur Sanders, Tweedie Garvin Sr., Bernice Griffin along with three grandchildren.

Accepting God's will and cherishing Franklin's memories are: his loving and devoted wife, Birdie Mae (Newton) Ruth of the home; Eleven children: (6) sons; Johnny (Patricia) Ruth, Franklin Ruth Jr., Deacon Carl Ruth, Leroy (Tara) Ruth all of Nixville, SC, Micheal (Sophia) Ruth, Hilton Head, SC, and Clarence (Shay) Ruth, Ocala, Fla., (5) daughters; Mary (Leon) Driessen, Hilton Head, SC, Pastor Marshell (LeAnthony) Smith, Hampton, SC, Francina Hopkins, Lexington, SC, Penny (Ben) Holmes, and Patricia Comier both of Hampton, SC., one brother, Jack Ruth, Varnville, SC., (48) grandchildren (71) great grandchildren (5) great-great grandchildren, a special nephew Joe (Edna) Moore, Estill, SC, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Second Thankful Baptist Church, Pineland, South Carolina, Reverend Guy Hodge, Pastor: Pastor Marshell Ruth Smith, Officiating. Burial followed in Cypress Creek Cemetery, Pineland, South Carolina.
M.F. RILEY FUNERAL HOME, 1214 S. Hampton Ave., Fairfax, SC, 803-632-3422, was in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. William Howard Brown, Sr. of Lento Road near Varnville, died early Thursday morning, Jul. 27, 2017, in the Hampton Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Brown was born in Hampton County near Varnville, Dec. 21, 1930, a son of the late Angus Murrell Brown and Lena Elizabeth Mayson Brown. A 1948 graduate of Furman High School, Howard married Annette Smith of Grays, S.C. in 1953. He farmed the Home Place for many years and retired from Westinghouse Corporation in Hampton. He was a member of the Nixville Baptist Church where he was a Choir member, a member of the Stafford Masonic Lodge, and was a member of the Lillie Chapter # 27, Order of the Eastern Star. He was an avid fisherman, spending many hours with Annette in the Pocotaligo and Broad Rivers, fishing, crabbing and shrimping.

Surviving besides his wife of Varnville are sons: William “Billy” Brown and wife Maree of Varnville and Wallace Edward Brown and wife Christle of Walterboro; daughter; daughter, Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Breland and husband Rodney of Ruffin; and grandchildren: Kevin, Michael, Eddie, Kim, Destiny, Roman, Roger, Chrissy, Hope, Dianne, John and Joseph. There are 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Mr. Brown was predeceased by a daughter, Roberta Diane Cook.

Visitation was Saturday, Jul. 29 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Mr. Brown’s residence located at 3412 Lento Road and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. prior to services in the Church.

Funeral services were at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Jul. 30, 2017, in the Nixville Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Tim Minchey and Rev. Allan Kircher, with burial in the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to the Gideons, Hampton Camp, P.O. Box 22, Hampton, SC 29924.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, S.C. 29924

Lucille Connelly Davis, 85, of Beaufort, passed away on Tuesday, Jul. 25, 2017, at her home.
Lucille was born in Early Branch, SC to Hurley DeLoach and Sudie Woods DeLoach on Sept. 10, 1931. She was active in selling Avon for many years and repeatedly earned the annual President’s Club recognition. She owned and worked at Nearly New Thrift Store.
Lucille is preceded in death by husbands Harold Connelly and Virgil “Bill” Davis.
Lucille is survived by her three sons: Wayne Connelly (MaeDean), William Connelly (Peggy) and Randy Connelly (Debbie); ten grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren, who affectionately called her GiGi.
Visitation was at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Jul. 28, 2017, at Anderson Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held following visitation at 11:00 am on Friday, Jul. 28, 2017 at Anderson Funeral Home. Burial followed at Beaufort Memorial Gardens located beside Copeland Funeral Service.
A reception was held following the burial at Grays Hill Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grays Hill Baptist Church.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Anderson Funeral Home

611 Robert Smalls Parkway

Beaufort, S.C. 29906-9070

Andersonfuneralhomebeaufortsc.com

Mrs. Dorothy DeLoach McAlhaney, 91, of Varnville, passed away Wednesday, Jul. 26, 2017, at Hampton Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of the late Quillie McAlhaney.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, Jul. 28, 2017, at Hopewell Baptist Church, 6404 Hopewell Road, Hampton. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Born Jan. 14, 1926, in Varnville, she was a daughter of the late Devie DeLoach and Nettie Crosby DeLoach. Mrs. McAlhaney was a retired seamstress having worked in many dress plants for over forty years. She loved sewing and continued making things long after her retirement. She was a volunteer for many years at Hampton Regional Medical Center, loved working in her yard and with her flowers, and enjoyed being a part of her senior citizen groups. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.

Surviving are: her children: Perry McAlhaney of Varnville, Hiram McAlhaney of Early Branch, and Marsha Stanley of Varnville; grandchildren: Timothy Stanley, Jeramie Stanley, Greg McAlhaney, Sandy Thompson, Courtney Lasota, Jacob McAlhaney, and Ethan McAlhaney; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters: Irene Dewitt, Alene Peeples, and Edna DeLoach.

Memorials may be made to: Hopewell Baptist Church, 6404 Hopewell Road, Hampton, SC 29924.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Homes and Crematory

Varnville-Hampton Chapel

1074 Yemassee Highway

Varnville, S.C. 29944

Donald Robert Tuten, 74 of Furman, S.C. passed away on Saturday, Jul. 29, 2017, at Hampton County Regional Hospital, Hampton, S.C. after a brief illness.

Mr. Tuten was born in Pineland, S.C. on Aug. 15, 1942, to the late Donald Charlie Tuten and Gladys Lucille Long Tuten.

Mr. Tuten was a Truck Driver for Youmans Farms of Furman; life member and Deacon for the Furman Baptist Church; fire fighter and former Chief of the Furman Volunteer Fire Department; loved to fish and loved his grandchildren.

Mr. Tuten is survived by his wife, Grace Bishop Tuten of Furman, S.C.; his son, Donald Charles ‘Chip’ Tuten (Amanda) of Furman, S.C.; his sister, Nancy T. Crews (James) of Scotia, S.C.; grandchildren: Davey Allen Tuten and Alexis Noel Tuten. He was predeceased by his sister, Blanche Rivers and grandchild, Tiffany Amber Tuten.

The family received friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, at Sauls Funeral Home, 310 W. Adams St., Ridgeland.

Funeral Services were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, at the Furman Baptist Church with burial following in Stafford Cemetery, Furman, S.C.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Sauls Funeral Home

90 Simmonsville Road

Bluffton, SC 29910

Posted:

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 4:23pm

Mrs. Virginia Abernathy Price Dobson of Brunson, died Monday afternoon, Jul. 31, 2017, in the Pruitt Health Care Facility in Estill.

Mrs. Dobson was born November 19, 1921 in Madisonville, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Floyd Abernathy and Esther Evans Abernathy Keefe. She worked as a seamstress in the sewing room in St. George, and retired from the School Board of Florida. She had also worked locally at ‘Lisbeth’s Dress Shop in Varnville, and with her husband at Dobson’s Store on Luray Highway visiting with their many customers. She loved sewing, cooking, doing yard work, walking and attending the many senior group meetings in Church and in Hampton. She was a member of the Hampton United Methodist Church and the Seed and Weed Garden Club.

Surviving are: her husband, Ellis Dobson of Brunson; daughter, Martha Ann Platts (Holbrook) of Hampton; son, Tommy Price (Ann) of Hanahan; five step-sons: Jimmy Dobson of Columbia, Kenny Dobson, Jerry Dobson, Randy Dobson and Dudley Dobson of Barnwell. There are five grandchildren: Charles Gatch, Mandy Rister, Susan Gilliam, Janet Stone and David Platts. There are eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-granddaughters.

Mrs. Dobson was predeceased by her first husband, Thomas A. Price, her daughter and son-in-law, Harriet and Tommy Gatch, her grandson Raymond Gatch and great granddaughter Virginia Gilliam.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 20167, in the Hampton United Methodist Church with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery in Walterboro, directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home in Hampton.

The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to the Hampton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 45 Hampton, SC 29924 or the Varnville Christian Church, P.O. Box 53 Varnville, SC 29944.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, S.C. 29924

The Reverend Doctor Robert Epting Howard Peeples, 99, formerly of Estill, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, at NHC HealthCare, Okatie, SC.

Dr. Peeples was born Jan. 13, 1918, in Estill, SC, son of the late Robert Rhodes Peeples and Margaret Folk Peeples. He graduated from Estill High School and received a B.S. Degree in Economics from the College of Charleston. He was employed by The Citizens and Southern National Bank prior to joining the Army during WWII where he served in the states and in India. Following the war, he attended the Virginia Theological Seminary and upon graduation was ordained as an Episcopal Priest and served the Georgia Diocese. He received his Doctorate of Divinity from American Ministerial Association. He was a member of the Georgia National Guard where he served as Chaplain for the 24th Division Artillery and later served as Chaplain for the Chatham Artillery. He was a resident of Hilton Head Island for over 60 years and was a member and former Vicar of The Anglican Church of the Redeemer.

Dr. Peeples participated faithfully in local organizations and was instrumental in preserving many of the historical sites on Hilton Head Island. He was president of the Hilton Head Historical Society for 35 years and was a charter member of the Heritage Library and member of their Board of Advisors. He helped oversee the later merger of the Historical Society with the Heritage Library. He published many articles on island history, including Tales of Ante Bellum HiltonHead Island Families. These and other articles are preserved at the Heritage Library. He was a founding member and secretary of the Hilton Head Island Museum and a charter member of both the Hilton Head Art League and the Hilton Head Choral Society.

Dr. Peeples did extensive research to preserve and share his family history and wrote A MilesGenealogy, A Family of South Carolina Planters which was published in the SC HistoricalMagazine. He was a member of the following organizations: The First Families of SC, where he served as president and Chaplain; The S.C. Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, where he served as State Chaplain and Chaplain of the Dr. George Mosse Chapter; The Huguenot Society of South Carolina; the Society of St. Thomas and St. Denis; The Hereditary Order of Descendants of Colonial Governors; The National Society of the Sons of the American Colonist; The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America; The Society of Descendants of the Colonial Clergy; and the Baronial Order of Magna Charta.

He is predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Cora McKenzie Peeples, his brother, John Randolph Peeples, his sister, Ruth Peeples McNair, and his nephew, John Randolph Peeples, Jr.

He is survived by nieces and nephews: David D. Peeples, Derbiana P. Bowers (Grover), Margaret “Marce” P. Warner (Robert), and Robert F. Peeples (Shannon). He is also survived by grand-nephews: Grover F. Bowers, IV, Hunter T. Bowers, Jacob P. Warner, Lawton P. Warner and Hamilton C. Warner and a grand-niece, Margaret E. Bowers.

A graveside service will be held at Lawtonville Cemetery, Estill, SC, on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton. Friends may visit with the family immediately following the service.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, S.C. 29924

Allendale S.C. Mr. Edward E. “Eddie” Dath, Jr., 59, died Tuesday, Jul. 25, 2017.
Mr. Dath was the son of the late Edward E. and Dorothy Andrews Dath; the father of, Mallory Ray (Brandon) and Jennaveve Dath; he was the grandfather of, Jayden, Adrian Morrison, and Nathan William and Kaleb Stogner; the brother of Doreen Dath. He was predeceased by one brother, William “Bill” Dath.
He enjoyed hunting, camping, and weekends at the Savannah River.
Memorial Services were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at Allendale First Baptist Church with Rev. Philip Renew officiating. The family received friends following the service at the church.
Other family members include: nieces, Karen Stogner (Robert) and Lindsey Johnson; nephews, Michael Tuck, David Tuck (Caroline), Christian Grafing, III, Jordan Grafing and Geoffrey Grafing.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Swallow Savannah Cemetery, PO BOX 306, Allendale, S.C. 29810.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Keith Smith Funeral Services, 128 Water Street

Allendale, SC 29810

Brunson, S.C. - Mrs. Roberta Jarrell Bowers of Deer Drive near Brunson, died early Friday morning, Aug. 11, 2017, in the Hampton Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Bowers was born in Hampton County November 27, 1922, a daughter of the later James Lee Jarrell and Winnie Mason Ginn Jarrell. She was a homemaker and devoted her life to caring for her family and many friends, as well as her church and church family. She was a member of the Hampton Church of God of Prophecy.

Surviving are: Sons: Willis Bowers and wife Jackie of Hilda, Redmond Bowers of Allendale and Wayne Bowers and wife Marie of Brunson; daughter, Linda Jarrell of Hampton; daughters-in-law: Patricia Bowers of Allendale and Cathy Bowers Pope of Brunson. There are 18 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and 6 great, great-grandsons. Mrs. Bowers was predeceased by: her husband, Willie Albert Bowers; sons: Carlton and Jimmy Lee Bowers; son-in-law: Jacob Lavern “Tuda” Jarrell; daughter-in-law: JoAnn Croft Bowers; two grandsons, two granddaughters, and 12 brothers and sisters.

Visitation was Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home located at 300 Mulberry Street West in Hampton.

Funeral services were held 12:00 noon Monday, August 14, 2017, in the Hampton Church of God of Prophecy conducted by Rev. Bert Linder, with burial in the Nixville Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, Inc.

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, S.C. 29924

Orangeburg, S.C. - Mr. Edward Benjamin Brunson, Jr. of Orangeburg, formerly of Varnville, died early Wednesday morning, Aug. 9, 2017, in Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia.

Mr. Brunson was born in Furman (Hampton County) Sept. 17, 1921, a son of the late Edward and Della DeLoach Brunson, Sr. On Jul. 29, 1944, he married the love of his life, Martha Stanley Brunson and had celebrated 62 years together. Later that same year he was drafted into the Army and served in Germany, was wounded and received the Purple Heart, being totally disabled from his injuries. In 1969 he became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and spent many days teaching and preaching to people about God’s promises for mankind. He read his Bible daily and encouraged others to read theirs.

Surviving are: Daughter, Suzanne B. Guzior of Orangeburg; Granddaughter, Elizabeth Suzanne Guzior of Orangeburg; and a very special nephew and niece: George and Deloris Hadwin of Hardeeville.

Mr. Brunson was predeceased by his wife and three sisters: Myrtis B. Tuten, Emmie B. Hadwin and Frances B. Mason; and one brother, William Brunson.

Visitation was on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home located at 300 Mulberry Street West in Hampton.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, in the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home in Hampton with burial in the Sandy Run Cemetery.

The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to the Sandy Run Cemetery Association 2100 Sandy Run Road, Hampton, SC 29924.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, Inc.

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, S.C. 29924

www.thompsonstricklandwaters.com

Tampa, F.L. – Candaisy Mae Tolbert Williams, age 95, departed this life on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017. Candy, as she was affectionately called, was born on Mar. 12, 1922, to the late Rufus & Rose Tolbert in Fairfax, South Carolina. She ran an in-home day care for many years and was of Baptist faith. She was predeceased by: her husband, R. L. Williams; son, King Irving Williams; daughter, Lizzie Polite and grandson, Keith Williams.

She is survived by her daughter, Daisy Mae Foster (Tampa, F.L.) seven grandchildren, Roseanne Williams (West Palm Beach, F.L.) , Subrenie Thomas-Smith, (Doylestown, PA), Vernessa John, Taylor Thomas Jr, Jacqueline Gibson all of Tampa, F.L, Clifford Williams (Miami, FL) and Coleatha Williams (Alexandria, V.A.). Cherishing her memories are 15 great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Baptist Church Cemetery in Luray, S.C., with Deacon Eric Smith officiating.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home

107 Singleton Avenue

Sylvania, G.A. 30467

Luray, S.C. - Funeral services for Anna Floyd Sanders, 89, of 619 Old Orangeburg Road, Luray, S.C., formerly of Estill, S.C. were held at 1:00 noon on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, at Good Will Baptist Church, Estill, S.C., with Reverend Rufus Moore officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Anna Floyd was born on Apr. 29, 1928, in Luray, S.C. to the late Mingo and Essie Mae Floyd. She was happily married and blessed to share bliss with the late John Sanders for over 53 years. Together they created a family of four children whom she loved and adored.

Anna worked for Hampton School District for 32 years. She provided the students of Estill Middle School with delicious food to help carry them through the school day and provided home cooked meals for everyone that came into her path. She was a part of a large family of entrepreneurs, and with that spirit, she sold fresh produce in her community for many years.

Anna truly loved the LORD and she was a devoted member of Goodwill Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was always willing to share the goodness of God and continually witnessed to all, the miracles He bestowed upon her. Anna was loved by everyone who knew her. She and her siblings shared a closeness that is very rare among large families. She and her sister, the late Rosa Lee Jenkins, were especially close, and their children and grandchildren remain close to this day.

Preceding Anna Sanders in death are: her husband, John Sanders, Sr.; one son, Jay Sanders; seven siblings: Richmond Floyd, Rose Lee Jenkins, Mary C. Johnson, Mingo Floyd, Leroy Robinson, Verdell Fields and John Taylor; one sister-in-law, Leola Young; one grandson, Anthony, and two great-grandchildren: Darren Stewart, Jr., and Lemar Stewart.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters: Betty Via (Harold), Thelma Myers; one son, John Sanders, Jr. (Darlene); her sisters: Elizabeth Bellinger, Dorothy Holmes and Anna Bryant; one sister-in-law, Geniva Meade; eight grandsons, five granddaughters, four godchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Allendale Community Funeral Home

156 Pleasant Street West

Allendale, S.C. 29810

www.parkerrhodenfuneralhome.com

Posted:

Wed, 08/30/2017 - 3:18pm

Walterboro, S.C. – Mary Elizabeth “Libba” Flowers, wife of Dr. Joseph Flowers, died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was 80.

Mrs. Flowers was born Feb. 27, 1937, in Brunson, S.C., a daughter of the late Julius “Jack” and Esther Hiers. She was a member of the first graduating class of Wade Hampton High School, and was a graduate of Columbia College. She taught in both public and private schools in Richland County, Hampton County and Colleton County. She was the 1954 Watermelon Festival Queen, and was a member of the Mayfield Terrace Garden Club, the Women’s Medical Auxiliary, was president of the John C. Calhoun Academy Bank Booster Club, and was on the Elaine Fogle Scholarship Committee.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: Stephany Bates (Bob) of Edisto Beach, Cal Griffin (Prissy) and Jill Burttram (Tracy) of Walterboro, Cindy Cox (Don) of Bluffton, Joe Flowers, Jr. (Michelle) and Dianne Flowers (Tom), of Hilton Head, and Elaine Flowers (Ernie) of Cummings, G.A. There are 14 grandchildren: Kadee Sloan, Ryan Brandon and Phillip Muth, Jennings; Olivia and Jake Burttram; Callie, Gracie and Clay Griffin; Brice, Payton and Reagan Flowers; and Brandon Cox.

The family wishes to thank her special caregivers: Becky Linder Hart, Brittney Melton and Sara Scriven.

The family received friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. and Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning, Aug. 19, 2017, in the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Walterboro. Interment followed in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, to Colleton Preparatory Academy, or to the charity of one’s choice.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Parker-Rhoden Funeral Home

117 Paul Street

Walterboro, S.C. 29488

Allendale, S.C. - Mark Warren White, son of Martha White and the late Tom C. White, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. He was born Apr. 9, 1961, in Spartanburg, SC and spent most of his life in Allendale. He has two sisters: Eunice Horne (David) of Estill, SC and Esther Wilson (John) of Spanish Fort, AL; two nieces: Alexandria Wilson and Claire Wilson, and one nephew, Jack Wilson. Mark graduated from USC Salkehatchie with an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts.

Mark liked to travel and write poetry. He had a passion for books and accumulated a large assortment on various subjects. He enjoyed painting, reading and collecting tools and various antique objects.

Memorial Services were held at the Allendale First Baptist Church, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. The family received friends in the sanctuary prior to the service from 1:00 until 1:50 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following animal shelters: Rogue Rescue and Sanctuary, P.O. Box 11, Allendale, SC 29810 and the Hampton County Animal Shelter, 460 Cemetery Rd., Varnville, SC 29944.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Keith Smith Funeral Services

128 Waters Street

Allendale, S.C. 29810

www.keithsmithfuneralservice.com

Posted:

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 5:30pm

Estill, S.C. - Andrew Barnard Harper, 61, of Estill, South Carolina, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. His beloved wife, Cindy, was at his side.

Born on Mar. 13, 1956, to the late Stiles and Virginia Harper, Andrew was a lifelong resident of Estill, a town that he loved. He attended Patrick Henry Academy and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a business degree. A self-described “timber farmer,” he was a member of Estill Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder. Andrew was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. Although he traveled extensively to hunt, he most loved walking with his dog, Harry, in the woods and swamp on his property along the Savannah River. That was his sacred place. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of nature and wildlife, words, history, and any other topic in which he took an interest.

What defined Andrew most was his love of people. Outgoing and warm, he took a genuine interest in the lives of everyone whose path he crossed. His life was shaped by his friends and completed by his family. His kindness was infectious.

Surviving are: his wife, Cynthia Ann Harper; brothers: Stiles Mikell Harper, Jr. and Thomas Lawton Harper, Sr. and his wife, Lois Pendarvis Harper; children: Virginia Harper Breen and her husband, Sean Preston Breen, and Stiles Mikell Harper III and his fiancée, Jenna Blair Adkinson; granddaughter, Anna Preston Breen; cherished stepchildren: Tyler and Shannon St. John; and his lifelong friend and colleague, Charlie Johnson, Sr.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Estill Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 306, Estill, SC 29918, or the Town of Estill Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 415, Estill, SC 29918.

Graveside services were held on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Lawtonville Cemetery, Estill, directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home. The family received visitors afterwards at 775 Baker Boulevard, Estill.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, S.C. 29924

www.washingtonsfuneralhome.com

Greenwood, S.C. - Samuel Paul “Sam” Riley, 75, resident of 205 Forest Drive West, husband of Sybil Gordon Riley, passed away early Saturday morning, Aug. 26, 2017, at Self Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born Feb. 19, 1942, in Hodges, he was a son of the late Eldred Allen, Sr. and Mattie Park Riley. He was a graduate of Ware Shoals High School, Piedmont Technical College with an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice and was a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He served in the US Army as a Military Police, stationed in Germany during 1964-65.

Sam began working with the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy in 1966 and was elected Sheriff in 1988 serving in that office until his retirement in 2004. In 1993 the Greenwood County Sheriff’s office received the award of Excellence by the SC Law Enforcement Association and in 1998 Sheriff Riley was named Sheriff of the year by the SC Sheriff’s Association. After his retirement in 2004 he joined the staff of Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

A member and church treasurer of Harris United Methodist Church, he was also a member and past president of the S.C. Sheriff’s Association, the Greenwood Lions Club and American Legion Post # 20 and was recognized by the SC Department of American Legion in 1986 as Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 49 years of the home are a son, Warren Paul Riley of Texas; grandson, Tanner Nicholas Riley and granddaughter, Delta Claire Riley who make their home with their mother, Heather Riley in Lake Lure, NC; three sisters, Willie Ridgeway of Suwanee, GA., Helen (John) Rhoden of Hampton and Susan (Bill) Dodson of Greenville; three brothers, Robert Hugh Riley, G.B. (Vivian) Riley all of Hodges and Russell (Tonie) Riley of Ware Shoals; numerous nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Manettia (Jerry) Broughton of Lancaster and two brothers-in-law, Ray (Marilyn) Gordon of Charlotte and John Gordon of Lancaster. He was predeceased by a sister, Georgia Riley Mackey and two brothers, Walter B. Riley and Eldred Allen Riley, Jr.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, from the Blyth Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. J. William Harris and Rev. Tim Jones officiating.

Family burial will be in Walnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Hodges prior to the service.

The family is at the home in Timberlake and will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 5:30- to 8PM.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060-9979.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation

1425 Montague Avenue

Greenwood, S.C. 29649

www.blythfuneralhome.com

Hampton, S.C. - Mother Mary Marie Jenkins was born in Hampton County, S.C., on Sept. 26, 1947, to the late Mr. Charles and Mrs. Lil Cohen. She departed this life on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, at Colleton Medical Center, Walterboro, S.C.

Mother Jenkins was educated a 1965 graduate of the former North District Training School, Varnville, S.C.

She was a member of Saint Annie New Church of Christ, Varnville, S.C. Mother Jenkins was baptized in Jesus’ name (Acts 2:38) and received the gift of the Holy Ghost. At Saint Annie, she served faithfully as Head Usher for many years until her declining health prevented her from doing so in this position.

One brother and three sisters preceded her in death.

To forever cherish her memories are: her loving husband of fifty-one years, Deacon Melvin Jenkins, Sr. of the home; two Devoted daughters: Mrs. Clarissa Geddis (Willard) of Hampton, South Carolina and Mrs. Kimberly Williams (Deondra) of Kingsland, Georgia; one Devoted son, Mr. Alvin Jenkins, Jr. (Daphne) of Seattle, Washington; nine Grandchildren: Alyssia Williams, Deondre Williams, Jazmine Williams, Kaniya Coleman, Kayla Jenkins, Kingston Geddis, Daisha Wright, Morgan Bester, and Shanice Cordel; two Loving adopted daughters: Evangelist Tonya McQuire of Beaufort, South Carolina and Ms. Crystal Collins of Varnville, South Carolina; Loved as sisters: Mrs. Retha Mae McQuire and Evangelist Elise S. McQuire (Angus), and Ms. Vera Campbell, all of Varnville, South Carolina; Loved as a brother, Mr. Jerome Smith (Cora), of Columbia, South Carolina; A beloved brother-in-law, Minister Jay Lee Jenkins of Varnville, South Carolina; Devoted nieces: Ms. Allean Collins, Ms. Deloris Collins, Ms. Millie Collins, Ms. Fredrica Dunbar, Mrs. Barbara Gilbert and Mrs. Joanne Green, all of Varnville, South Carolina; Devoted nephews: Mr. Daniel Collins (Kim), Mr. Charles Cohen, Mr. Charlie Cohen (Elaine), and Mr. Ricky Collins (Marilyn); May May’s extended children: Mrs. Bessie Morris of Varnville, S.C., Mr. David Green and Patricia Green, both of Allendale, S.C., Mr. Clarence Harris (Ajetta), Mr. Kenneth Harris, and Mr. Daryl Harris, all of Varnville, S.C. and Ms. Erica Warren of Early Branch, S.C.; Beloved extended family: Mrs. Helen Cook, Mr. Greg and Mrs. Lynn Cook, Mr. Todd and Mrs. Lynn Cook, Mrs. Tracey Wall (Jason), and Ms. Rebecca Cook; Her god-children: Mr. Alexander Campbell (Tasha), Mr. Kevin Grant (Nicole) and Mrs. Tina Crittington (Eugene); Loving cherished friends: Evangelist Elizabeth Smith and Evangelist Judy Stewart (Luther); A host of grand nieces, grand nephews, other relatives and loving friends.

A wake was held Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Washington’s Funeral Home Chapel, Hampton, S.C..

Funeral services were held on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at Saint Annie New Church of Christ, 166 Jumper Street, Varnville, S.C.

Committal, Prayer and Interment followed at Ellis Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Varnville, S.C. with Bishop Herbert Alston, Pastor and Eulogist and Evangelist Norma Capers, presiding.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Washington’s Funeral Home

405 Elm Street West

Hampton, S.C. 29924

Brunson, S.C. - Mrs. Elizabeth Platts Mosley of Brunson died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in the Lowcountry Assisted Living Facility in Ehrhardt, S.C.

Mrs. Mosley was born in Allendale County, Dec. 28, 1933, a daughter of the late Marion Ellison Platts and Virginia Rhunette Platts Bowers. She had retired from Wade Hampton High School in the cafeteria, and was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church. She enjoyed flowers, gardening and sewing.

Surviving are: sons: Harold Edwin Crosby, Sr. and wife Libby of Estill, and Robert Ellison Crosby and wife Wanda of Estill; brother: Buddy Bowers of Nixville; sisters: Carolyn Stevenson of Hampton and Patricia “Patsy” Lake of Summerville; grandchildren: Greg, Edwin, Bobby and Hannah Crosby, Angie Lee and Nicole Peters; and seven great grandchildren. Mrs. Mosley was predeceased by her husband, Henry T. “Tom” Mosley; son, Thomas Lee Crosby; brother, Ben Platts; sister, Marion Waters; and great grandson, Christopher Peters, Jr.

Visitation was held Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, from 500 to 8:00 p.m. at the Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, Hampton, S.C.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home with burial in the Hampton Cemetery.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, S.C. 29924

Posted:

Thu, 09/14/2017 - 12:21pm

Brunson, S.C. - Mrs. Evelyn Crosby Tunstall of Nix Street in Brunson, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 29, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Tunstall was born in Brunson, May 7, 1934, a daughter of the late Willie Lee Crosby and Viola Chesser Crosby. She had retired from Brunson Elementary School as Librarian. She also served as Secretary at Brunson Baptist Church where she was a member and was active with the W.M.U.

Surviving are: son, David Tunstall and wife Vivian of Varnville; daughter, Beth Williams and husband Pat of Brunson; brother, Henry Crosby of Aiken; and grandchildren: Bryan Williams, Christopher Tunstall and Kristin Cuadrado. There are four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Tunstall was predeceased by her husband, Robert James Tunstall, Sr. and a son, Bob Tunstall.

Visitation was Thursday, Aug. 31, at the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, Hampton.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in the Brunson Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Willie Crosby and Rev. R.P. Hodge with burial in the Brunson Cemetery.

The family suggests that those who wish to may send memorials to the Brunson Baptist Church, P.O. Box 70, Brunson, SC 29911.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, S.C. 29924

Posted:

Mon, 09/18/2017 - 1:30pm

Hendersonville, NC - Quillie (Justin) E. Wingate Paige of Hendersonville, NC, formerly of Varnville, SC, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at his home. Born in SC, he was the son of Rev. Olin and Mary Jeanette Wingate. He lived in Hendersonville for most of his adult life.

Justin had been a night stocker at Wal-Mart for the past year. He enjoyed anything outdoors, especially drives on the Parkway. He was a very loyal man who loved his family dearly. An animal lover, Justin enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He was one of those people who never met a stranger. He was selfless and dedicated to his work.

Surviving are: his parents, Reverend Olin and Mary Jeanette Wingate; his daughters: Emily Paige and her fiancé, Mike; Sarah Paige and her fiancé, James; brothers: Olin Page and wife Rhonda; and Jack Wingate; sister, Tammy Stack and husband Fletcher; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

His grandmother, Mary Edna DeLoach and uncle, Jimmy Wingate, preceded him in death.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at DeLoach’s Cemetery, One Cemetery Road, Varnville, SC; Reverend Olin Wingate officiating.

Visitation with the family will follow at DeLoach’s Pond House.

Posted:

Thu, 09/21/2017 - 3:13pm

LTC (Retired) James Francis Causey, 93, passed away Friday, Sept. 8, 2017.

Born in Furman, SC on Oct. 8, 1923, he was the fourth and youngest son of Willie Jackson and Ada Lillian Smith Causey. In 1940, at age 16, he left his home to enroll at Clemson College (now Clemson University). He enrolled in Advanced ROTC before his junior year. At the end of that year he was called to Active Duty. He completed Basic Training at Camp Croft and went to OCS graduating as a 2nd Lieutenant, Infantry. He then went to Parachute and Jump Master training at Ft. Benning.

On Nov. 30, 1944, Lt. Causey was deployed to the European Theater of Operations where he served with the 101st Airborne in the Battle of the Bulge. He served in three campaigns during the war: Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. The 101st was honored for its contributions to significant battles by being selected to take the Eagle’s Nest, Hitler’s hideaway in Berchtesgaden. Lt. Causey was awarded the Belgium Fourreguere, the Bronze Star, and the Combat Infantry Badge among other medals. He returned to NY Harbor on January 3, 1946. He continued to proudly serve his country in the US Army Reserves. He retired as Battalion Commander and a Lt. Colonel having served in the U.S. Army for 30 years.

After the war he returned to Clemson and graduated with a B.S. in Dairy Science in 1948. After graduation he was hired as the Herdsman at the Clemson College Dairy. He also worked as the artificial inseminator for the Anderson County Breeding Association.

He went to work at the Anderson County Health Department and worked there and the Greenville County Health Department. In 1969 he was appointed by SC DHEC to be Director of Environmental Health for Anderson and Oconee Counties. During this time he was elected as President of the SC Environmental Health Sanitarians and as President of the SC Mosquito Control Association. He retired in 1983 so that he could spend more time with his wife, Edna Gleason Causey, who had been diagnosed with cancer. They had 16 more years together until her death in 1999. They had been happily married for 53 years.

St. John’s United Methodist Church was an integral part of his life for over 50 years. He had served on the Official Board and as President of the Happy Group for seniors. He had also served as an usher and as vice president of his Sunday School class where he was still serving at the time of his death. A man of strong faith, he was also a member of the Jimmy Ezelle Intercessory Prayer Group at Grace Episcopal for many years.

Delivering Meals on Wheels and being a member of the Anderson Touchdown Club where he often gave the opening prayer were two of his favorite activities.

An ardent supporter of Clemson athletics, he was an IPTAY member for over 60 years. He enjoyed having season tickets for 30 years and loved being in Death Valley and Littlejohn Coliseum. When his vision deteriorated he cheered the Tigers from home in front of a large TV. Go Tigers!

He will always be remembered for his strong determination and steadfast faith, his deep love for his family and friends, his love for America, and his great sense of humor and story-telling ability. He lived his life with passion and joy making the most of each day that he was given.

He is survived by his son James R. Causey (Kay) of Columbia, SC; his daughter Janet Causey Pruitt (Charles) of Anderson, SC; and his daughter Carol Causey Suit (Terrell) of Clemson, SC. He is also survived by his grandchildren Jamie Causey of Columbia, SC; Bryan Causey (Christie) of Chapin, SC; Kim Suit Cox (Jamey) of Williamston, SC; and Lori Suit of Greenville, SC. Surviving great grandchildren are Bryce and Ashleigh Cox and Baylee and Charlotte Causey. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Laura G. Morrison (Luther) of Anderson, SC and Lois W. Gleason of Townville, SC; and Marilyn I. Garris, a very special person in his life for the last 17 years.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Edna Gleason Causey; his granddaughter, Amy Kristen Suit; and by his brothers Dr. Andrew J. Causey, Willie J. Causey, and Rudolph C. Causey.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at St. John’s United Methodist Church conducted by Dr. Kitty Holtzclaw. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum with military honors. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2:45 p.m. Sunday at the church. The family will be at his residence.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s United Methodist Church, 515 South McDuffie Street, Anderson, SC 29624.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Sullivan-King Mortuary

3205 N. Hwy. 81

Anderson, SC 29621

www.sullivanking.com

North Augusta, SC—Funeral Services for Mrs. Miriam Elise Hoover Connelly, 98, of North Augusta, SC, who entered into rest Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, were conducted Sunday afternoon, Sept. 10, at 3 p.m. from the Posey Funeral Chapel, Dr. Kenneth Word officiating. Interment was in Pineview Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Connelly was a native of Varnville, SC, having made North Augusta her home for the past 22 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of North Augusta, the Faithfull Sunday School Class and the Strom Fellowship. Prior to moving to North Augusta, Mrs. Connelly along with her late husband, Charles O’Neal Connelly, Jr., lived in Hampton, South Carolina, where she was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, the Hampton Garden Club and retired as a Secretary with Farm Bureau Insurance Company.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Stan Bryant, North Augusta; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Linda Connelly, Decatur, GA and Don and Kay Connelly, Avondale Estates, GA; six grandchildren, Jennifer (Mike) Petty, Chris (Angela) Connelly, Beth (Charles) Barranco, Charles Bryant, Nathan (Mysty) Connelly and Ben Connelly; seven great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Fred Williams, Chris Connelly, Nathan Connelly, Ben Connelly, Charles Bryant and Charles Barranco.
Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the Children’s Learning Center c/o First Baptist Church of North Augusta, 625 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Posey Funeral Directors of

North Augusta

1307 Georgia Avenue

North Augusta, SC 29841

www.poseycares.com

His grandmother, Mary Edna DeLoach and uncle, Jimmy Wingate, preceded him in death.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at DeLoach’s Cemetery, One Cemetery Road, Varnville, SC; Reverend Olin Wingate officiating.

Visitation with the family will follow at DeLoach’s Pond House.

Hampton, SC - Mrs. Laura Padgett Manning of Hopewell Road near Hampton died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, in the Agape Hospice House in Lexington.

Mrs. Manning was born in Barnwell County, Feb. 12, 1947, a daughter of Irene Grubbs Padgett and the late Raymond Padgett. She had retired from the Probate Judge’s Office in Hampton County as a Clerk after 15 years of service. She was a seamstress and enjoyed working with crafts.

Surviving besides her mother of Hampton are: daughter, Teresa Manning Tuten and husband Richard of Estill; one half-brother: Raymond Padgett of CO; and three grandchildren: Erik, Rachel and Leah. Mrs. Manning was predeceased by: her husband, Milton “Bo” Manning and a brother, Earl Padgett.

Graveside services were held 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in the Johnson St. Paul Cemetery in Hampton conducted by Rev. Michael Frederickson and directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home in Hampton.

Visitation followed at the cemetery after the service.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, S.C. 29924

Hampton, SC - Mrs. Lucille Johnson Kinard of Hampton, SC celebrated her sixty-first wedding anniversary on Sept. 7, 2017, by joining her husband, William James “Will” Kinard, in Heaven.

Lucille was born to the late James Edward “J.D.” Johnson and Deborah Lucille Dobson “Debbie” Johnson in Hampton on June 7, 1933. After graduating at the top of her class at Hampton High School, she attended Furman University and married a handsome Airman from Smoaks. Lucille was a Teacher’s Assistant at Varnville Elementary School before she and Will became small business owners of R & K Welding (now Diversified Metal). Lucille was a devoted patriot: a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and host of the Black Creek polling station for many years at her family farm. She was a lifelong member of Luray Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), where she served as an Elder and her joy in the Gospel flowed into her notes in all the margins of her well-worn Bible. She cherished her dear friends from her time in leadership of Christian Women’s Fellowship.

Lucille is survived by her children: David (Mary Ellen Stanley) Kinard of Hampton, Rusty (Angie Weichbrodt) Kinard of Brunson, Deborah (Bert) Burch of Varnville, and Clay (Tammy) Kinard of Varnville; Siblings: Don Belger of Lugoff, Roger Belger of Tyler, Texas, Earl Kinard of Barnwell, and Lovenia Kinard of Ehrhardt; Grandchildren: Jor-rel (Kara) Kinard, Mary Elizabeth Johns, Matthew (Heather) Kinard, Kelsey (Thomas) Richardson, and Michael Burch; and special friends Sam and Inge Parish.

Lucille is delighted to join in Heaven her brother, Bill Johnson.

Memorial services will be scheduled after the Lord has carried us safely through this hurricane, and will be led by her beloved Pastor T. Noel Cooper. For now loved ones may call Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lucille’s home at 3893 Luray Highway. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Luray Christian Church, or the American Cancer Society.

Lucille always loved playing hymns on her piano, fixing Sunday dinner, saying exactly what she thought, tending her flowers, and beating everybody at Scrabble. Most of all she thrilled in loving one another as our Savior first loved us.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, S.C. 29924

Posted:

Fri, 09/22/2017 - 5:19pm

LTC (Retired) James Francis Causey

,93, passed away Friday, Sept. 8, 2017.

On Nov. 30, 1944, Lt. Causey was deployed to the European Theater of Operations where he served with the 101st Airborne in the Battle of the Bulge. He served in three campaigns during the war: Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. The 101st was honored for its contributions to significant battles by being selected to take the Eagle’s Nest, Hitler’s hideaway in Berchtesgaden. Lt. Causey was awarded the Belgium Fourreguere, the Bronze Star, and the Combat Infantry Badge among other medals. He returned to NY Harbor on Jan. 3, 1946. He continued to proudly serve his country in the US Army Reserves. He retired as Battalion Commander and a Lt. Colonel having served in the U.S. Army for 30 years.

Delivering Meals on Wheels and being a member of the Anderson Touchdown Club where he often gave the opening prayer were two of his favorite activities.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Edna Gleason Causey; his granddaughter, Amy Kristen Suit; and by his brothers Dr. Andrew J. Causey, Willie J. Causey, and Rudolph C. Causey.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, at St. John’s United Methodist Church conducted by Dr. Kitty Holtzclaw. Entombment followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s United Methodist Church, 515 South McDuffie Street, Anderson, SC 29624.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Sullivan-King Mortuary

3205 N. Hwy. 81

Anderson, SC 29621

www.sullivanking.com

Funeral Arrangements By:

Posey Funeral Directors of

North Augusta

1307 Georgia Avenue

North Augusta, SC 29841

www.poseycares.com

Hampton, SC - Mrs. Laura Padgett Manning of Hopewell Road near Hampton died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, in the Agape Hospice House in Lexington.

Graveside services were held 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in the Johnson St. Paul Cemetery in Hampton conducted by Rev. Michael Frederickson and directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home in Hampton.

Visitation followed at the cemetery after the service.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

Early Branch, SC - Mr. James Irvin Shuman, Sr. of Old Salkehatchie Road near Early Branch, died early Sunday morning, Sept. 10, 2017, at his residence.

Mr. Shuman was born in Colleton County, Aug. 12, 1927, a son of the late William Henry Shuman and Effie Long Shuman. He was a farmer, an outdoorsman and especially enjoyed duck hunting. He was ordained as a Deacon in 1954, was formerly a member of the Yemassee Baptist Church and presently a member of the New Life in Christ Church in Early Branch.

Surviving are: his wife, Dianne Bazzle Shuman; son, Jim Shuman of Early Branch; daughter: Wanda Shuman Ahl and husband Gene of Walterboro; grandchildren: James and William Kirkland, nine great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Shuman was predeceased by a son, James Irvin Shuman, Jr., three brothers and one sister.

Visitation was held Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Funeral Home located at 300 Mulberry Street West in Hampton.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, in the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Allen Cook with burial in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to the New Life in Christ Community Bible Church, 2340 Mount Olive Road, Early Branch, SC 29916.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

Brunson, SC - Mr. James “Jamie” Ronald Jones of McMillan Road near Brunson, died Friday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Allendale County.

Mr. Jones was born in Orangeburg, Oct. 1, 1982, a son of Donald L. “Donnie” Jones, Jr. and Deborah “Debbie” Mole Jones. He was a truck driver with Wall Timber Company and was a member of the Fairfax First Baptist Church.

Surviving besides his parents of Brunson are: his wife, Alicia Mock Jones of Estill; daughters: Hailey and Gabrielle Litchfield of Estill; grandson, Lucian Litchfield of Estill; brother, Nicholas L. Jones and wife Felicia of Brunson; his paternal grandmother: Celia J. Jones of Fairfax; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Jones was predeceased by a sister, Janet J. Reno Jackson; and grandparents, Warren and Rosalind Mole and Donald L. Jones, Sr.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home with burial in the St. Nicholas Cemetery in Allendale County.

The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to the charity of one’s choice.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

Ridgeland, SC - Mr. Hugh L. Jones, Sr. of Boyd Creek Drive in Ridgeland died early Wednesday morning, Sept. 13, 2017, in the Ridgeland Nursing Center.

Mr. Jones was born in Hardeeville, Nov. 16, 1934, a son of the late Charles Martin Jones and Corrine Brabham Jones. He was a truck driver with Nettles Oil Company and had retired from the Ridgeland National Guard Unit after 40 years of service with the Rank of First Sergeant. He had also worked with C.S.X. Railroad, the Postal Service and was a member of the Ridgeland Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.

Surviving are: his wife, Gladys Nelms Jones of Ridgeland; son, Hugh L. Jones, Jr. and wife Jennifer of Sumter; daughter, Patricia Vivian Lanier and husband Bryan of Millen, Georgia; stepchildren: Rhonda Malphrus and husband John of Ridgeland, Lorraine Mixon and husband Don of Brunson, and Dee Ann Sanders and husband Miles of Ridgeland; step daughter-in-law Tselane Smith of Ehrhardt. There are four grandchildren, five step grandchildren and six step great-grandchildren. Mr. Jones was predeceased by: a stepson, Wayne Smith; two brothers, two sisters and one half-brother.

Visitation was on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at 3 p.m. prior to funeral services at 4 p.m. at the Coosawhatchie Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Allen Perry with burial in the Grahamville Cemetery near Ridgeland with Masonic Rites, directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home in Hampton.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

Fairfax, SC - Mr. Douglas Jarrell Kinard, Sr. of York Street North in Fairfax, died late Saturday night, Sept. 16, 2017, in the University Hospital in Augusta.

Mr. Kinard was born Jan. 23, 1942, in the Nixville Community of Hampton County, a son of the late Harold and Demaris Jarrell Kinard. He had worked at the Georgia Pacific Lumber Company in Varnville for 35 years and also, Cullum Lumber Company in Allendale until his retirement. His favorite hobby was fishing.

Surviving are: his wife, Virginia Louise Ray Kinard of Fairfax; daughters: Patricia Reid and husband Johnnie of Blackville, and Norma Pittinger and husband Duane of Bluffton; sons: Roy Gibson of Fairfax, and Douglas Kinard, Jr. and wife Meredith of Allendale; brothers: Harry Kinard and wife Bobby Jean of Grays, Donald Kinard of Grays, and Jack Kinard and wife Joye of Barnwell; and one sister, Sharon Wilson and husband Jerome of Grays. There are seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mr. Kinard was predeceased by: a grandson, Johnnie Reid, Jr., and three brothers: Floyd, M.T., and Billy Kinard.

Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, in the Spirit of Life Ministries church, conducted by Rev. David Schaffer with burial in the Nixville Church of God of Prophecy cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials may be sent to Spirit of Life Ministries Church, P.O. Box 1305, Varnville, SC 29944.

Funeral Arrangements By:

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home

300 Mulberry Street West

Hampton, SC 29924

Posted:

Thu, 10/05/2017 - 5:27pm

Hendersonville, NC - Quillie (Justin) E. Wingate Paige, 42, of Hendersonville, NC, formerly of Varnville, SC, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at his home. He lived in Hendersonville for many years.

Born in SC, he was the son of Rev. Olin and Mary Jeanette Wingate.

He was preceded in death by his Grandmother Mary Edna Deloach and Uncle Jimmy Wingate.

Surviving are: his parents, Reverend Olin and Mary Jeanette Wingate; his daughters: Emily Paige and her fiancé, Mike; Sarah Paige and her fiancé, James; Rhonda Sullins and her husband Cody; and Taylor Crotts; granddaughter Isabella Sullins; brothers: Olin Wingate and wife Rhonda; and Jack Wingate; sister, Tammy Stack and husband Fletcher; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at DeLoach’s Cemetery, One Cemetery Road, Varnville, SC; Reverend Olin Wingate officiated.

Visitation with the family followed at DeLoach’s Pond House.

www.mfrileysfuneralhome.com

Posted:

Fri, 10/13/2017 - 4:04pm

Ellie Fields

BRUNSON - Mr. Ellie Fields was born January 29, 1934, in Hampton County, South Carolina, the son of the late Lee and Minnie Fields. Ellie received his primary education in the public schools of Hampton County.

On August 5, 1961, he was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Retha M. Broughton Fields. After marriage, he and his wife moved to Paterson, New Jersey. This union was blessed with five children.
He was an employee of Marriott Hotel for 25 years. A few years after retirement, he moved to Brunson, SC, (Hampton County). Ellie cultivated his love of family, fishing, landscaping and gardening. He was a tenacious fighter of living life to the fullest.

In addition to his wife and parents; he was preceded in death by one sister; Birdie Lee Chislom; four brothers: Lee Fields Jr., Walter Fields, Captain Fields, and Henry Fields; one aunt: Rose Ella Brown; special cousin: Anderson Brown; and a faithful friend: the late Edward Deary; special relative: the late Nathaniel Singleton.

God called Mr. Ellie Fields to rest from his labor on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at his home in Brunson.

He leaves to cherish his memories four daughters: Melekine (Robert) Weaver, Linda B. (Alford) Joyner, Ionetta (Dexter) Walker, and Deborah W. (Charles) Fields; one son: Charles E. Fields; six grandchildren: Shaunte (Sherman) Pegues, Melynda Walker, Sheenae Dennis, Dexter Walker, Quadare Dennis, Desean Deary, and Ikeisha Joyner; five great grands: Tin-Ica, Iyawna, Leonni, Malerie, Jabori, and Amori Joyner; three sisters: Nora Brown, Ivertia Roberts, and Minnie Lou Housey; three brothers: James, Cyrus, and Archie; loving and kind caregivers Sondra Sanders (niece); Johnny Mack Warren (nephew); special relative Luverta Singleton; a true friend and neighbor, Joey Rosier; a host of nieces, nephews, many other relatives, co-workers, neighbors, and sympathizing friends.

Funeral service for Mr. Ellie Fields, 83, of 344 Suzie Drive, Brunson, was held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Gifford, South Carolina, Reverend Marcel Smith, Pastor. Interment followed in the church cemetery in Gifford. In lieu of flowers please make donation to American Cancer Society in honor of Mr. Ellie Fields.

M.F. Riley’s Funeral Home of Fairfax was in charge of the arrangements.

Wilean Dobson

DENMARK - Mother Wilean Dobson, 88, daughter of the late Mr. Willie Roy Smoak and Mrs. Helen Smoak, departed her life on Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Denmark, at the residence of her daughter. Mother Dobson was born in Allendale County, SC, June 29, 1929.

At an early age, Mother Dobson joined Trinity CME Church and later joined Long Branch Missionary Baptist Church of Gifford, South Carolina.

She was employed for many years with Nix Florist in Hampton, South Carolina. She was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Mr. Otis Lee Dobson Sr. They were happily married for forty-six years until his death in 1995.In addition to her parents; Mother Wilean is preceded by her husband Mr. Otis Dobson Sr., one son, Willie Dobson, who passed on February 23, 2017. She is also preceded by several siblings.

Mother Wilean Dobson was one of the most kind and considering person anyone could have come in contact with. She was a great wife, mother, grandmother, and superb cook.

Mother Dobson leaves her memories: three daughters: Vallentine (Alexander) Newton; Estill, South Carolina, Adeline (Norman) Council, Brunson, South Carolina, and Myrtis (Frank) Williams, Denmark, South Carolina; five sons; Oscar and Isaac Dobson, both of Brunson, South Carolina, Darnell and Otis (Debra) Dobson, of Columbia, South Carolina, and Marion (April) Dobson, Bamberg, South Carolina; Three sisters; Anna Douglas, Philadelphia, PA., Elease Lott, Estill, South Carolina and Dorothy Ginn, Brooklyn,New York; five brothers; EJ and Bobby Smoak, both of Brunson, South Carolina, Dennie (Irene) Smoak, Philadelphia, PA., Johnnie (Liz) Smoak, Estill, South Carolina, and Freddie (Betty) Smoak, Hallandale, Florida; (40) grandchildren, (65) great grandchildren, (5) great great grandchildren; a special god-son Love (Earline) Johnson; a special nephew RC (Hattie) Dobson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and sympathizing friends.

Funeral services for Ms. Wilean Dobson, 88, of 837 McCain Drive, Denmark, formerly of Brunson, were held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Open Arms Fellowship, 402 Hoover Street North, Hampton. Interment followed in the Long Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Gifford.

M.F. Riley’s Funeral Home of Fairfax was in charge of the arrangements.

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Jacqueline Dobson

HAMPTON - Ms. Jacqueline Dobson was born in Hampton County, South Carolina on March 14, 1967 to the late Deacon Matthew Dobson Sr. and the late Dorothy Kearse Dobson. Seeking God's direction and guidance, she joined the Long Branch Missionary Baptist Church in Gifford, SC, where she served faithfully until she was called from labor to reward.
Jacqueline received her early years of education at the Gifford-Luray and Brunson Elementary Schools. She graduated from Wade Hampton High School class of 1985. Jacqueline loved cooking, eating, and shopping was her down time to meditate. Her love and kindness to all was expressed in such a warm way.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her two brothers, Matthew Dobson, Jr. and Edward Dobson. Two sisters, Catherine Dobson and Judy Ann Dobson Brant. Jacqueline transitioned from earth to eternity on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at MUSC, Charleston, SC.

Cherishing her loving memories are: two daughters; LaShonda D. (Author) Taylor, Hampton, SC, Jaquetta L. Dobson; One son: Matthew Dobson both of the home. One granddaughter Janiya Taylor. Three sisters: Mary Francis Dobson, Minnie Sue (John Frank Sr.) Jones, and Daisy Dobson all of Brunson, SC; three brothers, LD Dobson, LB Dobson both of Brunson, SC and Richard Dobson (Lena) Rincon, GA; one niece, Tameka Dobson; two nephews, Kevin Dobson and James Williams whom she reared in the home. Two aunts; Janie Bowers and Janeva Deloach both of Fairfax; A devoted cousin Deacon James Henderson to include many other loving cousins and caring friends.

Funeral service for Jacqueline Dobson, 50, was held 12p.m. Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Open Arms Fellowship, 402 Hoover Street North, Hampton. Interment was in the Long Branch Church Cemetery, Gifford, South Carolina.
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Chief Harry Francis Bennett

YEMASSEE - Chief Harry Francis Bennett, 63, of Yemassee, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, October 12, 2017 at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Varnville. Interment will follow in Rice Patch Christian Church Cemetery, Islandton.

Born January 13, 1954 in Hampton County, he was a son of the late Harry Wendell Bennett and Myrtle Bell Bennett. He was the Supervisor for Hampton Regional Waste Water Plant. He was the retired Fire Chief of Yemassee Fire Department, where he had served as Chief for 10 years. He had also worked at Barnwell, Burton, Beaufort, and Hampton Fire Departments. He attended Rice Patch Christian Church. Harry loved fishing and riding in his boat, but most of all, loved working with the fire department.

Surviving are: his fiancé, Rachel Simmons of Yemassee; her children that he loved as his own, Timothy Freeman, Ashley Henninger, and David Freeman and his wife Robin; 8 grandchildren that he dearly loved, Austin, Madison, Nathaniel, Chloe, Gracie, Jacob, Robbie, and Logan; sister, Teresa Grayson of San Antonio, Texas; nieces, Brandi Thompson and Tommi Thompson; great nephew, Gage Dunbar; great niece, Taylor Beebe; and his beloved companion, “Lizzi Mae”.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 1 pm until the hour of service at THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, VARNVILLE – HAMPTON CHAPEL, 1074 Yemassee Highway, Varnville, 803.943.5016. Visit the guestbook online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com

Ellen Holmes Hooper

ST. GEORGE - Mrs. Ellen Holmes Hooper of St. George died Monday, October 9, 2017 in the St. George Health Care Center after an extended illness.

Mrs. Hooper was born November 9, 1960 in Burgaw, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Johnny and Maude Woodcock Holmes. She was a homemaker and had attended the Church of Christ in St. George.

Surviving are: Son: Keith Lee Harrison of Yemassee; Daughter: Sophia Marie Harrison of St. George; Brothers: James Lee of Jacksonville, FL, Harvey Henry of Olar, Carl Henry of Allendale and Joseph Connor of Wilmington, NC; Sister: Nettie Ann Beaver of Olar; 5 grandchildren and 2 step grandchildren. Mrs. Hooper was predeceased by her husband Talmadge Lee Hooper and a son Jimmy Holmes.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home in Hampton.

Wayne Allen Shafer

BRUNSON - Mr. Wayne Allen Shafer of North Railroad Avenue in Brunson, died Monday, October 9, 2017 in the Colleton Regional Medical Center in Walterboro.

Mr. Shafer was born in Wakeman, Ohio, December 15, 1933, a son of the late Harry J. Shafer and Mildred Riddle Shafer. He had served in the Air Force for 24 years and had retired as a Master Sergeant. After his military career he worked with Salisbury Hardware Company in Summerville as a Salesman. He was a member of the Brunson Lions Club and the Brunson Baptist Church and had celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Surviving are: his wife, Annie Rose Mason Shafer of Brunson; Son: Wayne Shafer, Jr. of Wilmington, N.C.; Daughter: Mary S. Pernell and husband Dan of Summerville; Grandchildren: Ryan James Shafer, Zachary Allen Shafer, Jason Pernell and Sarah P. Thomas; and two great grandchildren: Olivia and Kaylee; also, his beloved dog, Evelyn.

Graveside services with Military Honors will be 2 P.M. Thursday, October 12, 2017 in the Lebanon Cemetery near Scotia, conducted by Rev. R.P. Hodge and directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home in Hampton.

Friends may visit with family members immediately following the services at the cemetery.

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.