Joe Willard Collins
A memorial service celebrating the life of Joe Willard Collins, born March 1, 1940 in the family home near Hilda, will be held 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, 2017 in the Folk Funeral Home Chapel, Williston. The family will visit with family and friends immediately following the service on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Virginia Morris, 471 Delk Avenue, Barnwell, SC 29812. His grandsons are honored to serve as his pallbearers.
Joe passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017.
Joe was born the seventh child of Howell W. Collins and Alma Still Collins. He was affectionately called JoJo and Pappy by his loving family. He was married to his devoted wife of 40 years, Linda Sandifer Collins.
In addition to his wife, survivors include daughters, Robin Collins Jamison of Blackville and Sonja Collins (Chuck) Hiers of Barnwell; sons and daughter by marriage, Kevin Haynesworth (Donna) Hutto, John Darin (Amy) Hutto and Karin Hutto (Bubba) Coker, all of Denmark; grandchildren, Kristin Hutto (Mark) Dyches, Heather Bolen (Douglas) Zorn, Jessica Nicole (Luke) Parrish, Erica Bolen (Cory) Dukes, Kamryn Raychel Coker (Eric Williams), Justin Bradley Hiers (Briana Zorn), David Nicolas Jamison, Hunter Garett (Hannah) Hutto, Carlysle Raymond “Cash” Coker IV, Alyssa Kaye Hutto; great-grandchildren, Savannah Brooke Zorn, Billy “Junior” Douglas Zorn Jr., Brayden Marcus Johnson Dyches, Kayden Haynesworth Morris Dyches, River Isabella Parrish, Luna Claire Parrish and Hooper Bentley Hutto.
Joe was loved by his brothers and sister, Everon (Harriett) Collins of Hilda, Everett Collins of Barnwell, Theron (Marie) Collins of Barnwell, and Betty Lee Collins (Rhett) Sandifer of Blackville, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Joe is predeceased by his brothers, Achille Collins, Marvin “Bob” Collins and foster brother Everett “Cud” Mizell Collins. After graduating Blackville High School in 1958 and serving in the National Guard, Joe worked in various places of employment to include the FBI, several printing industries including TheAdvertiser Herald of Bamberg, and lastly the pressroom manager of Metro Press at The People-Sentinel newspaper in Barnwell.
Joe enjoyed maintaining his property on his Super C International tractor and piddling in his shop. Joe could repair and restore anything and took his time, as his motto was “Anything worth doing, is worth doing right”.
Folk Funeral Home, Inc. and Crematory, Williston, is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit the online registry at www.folkfuneralhome.com.
Mary E. Yaggi, 78, of Port Royal, passed away Tuesday, Apr. 25, 2017, at her residence.
She is survived by her daughter Donna Rogowski and her son Robert Rogowski.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Albert S. Yaggi and her son Francis Rogowski.
A memorial service will be held Friday, May 5, 2017, at 11 AM at Carl W. Anderson Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Beaufort National Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangements By:
Anderson Funeral Home
and Crematory
611 Robert Smalls Pkwy.
Beaufort, SC 29906
ww.andersonfuneralhomebeaufortsc.com
Deacon Charlie A. Orr was born Feb. 19, 1931, in Hampton County, SC. He was the eldest son of the late Joe and Jessie Gordon Orr. This union was blessed with seven children: six boys and one girl.
Charlie was educated in Hampton County Public Schools in Hampton, SC. He was raised working on a farm and learned the value of hard work. On Jun. 9, 1951, he was joined in holy matrimony to the love of his life, Lucille Drayton. God blessed this union with three daughters, Barbara, Mary Ann, and Marilyn. Charlie and Lucille were married for 65 wonderful years.
For 42 years, Charlie, along with his brother, George, and their younger brothers, continued their logging business, which was started by their father, Joe Orr. As a result of their vision, the business grew and became C & G Orr Logging, Inc.
Charlie enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and working in his garden. He loved his church and was the Chairman of the Deacon Board for 30 years. However, more than anything, Charlie loved and enjoyed his family. He loved it when his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were at Nana and Papa’s house Sundays after church for the family’s Sunday dinner. He would spend those Sundays sharing funny stories with his family. He loved to laugh and make others laugh.
His parents, sister, four brothers, and granddaughter, preceded him in death. Charlie entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Apr. 19, 2017 at his home on Orr Hill.
Charlie leaves to cherish his memories: a wife, Lucille Drayton Orr; three daughters, Barbara Orr-Boles (James), Varnville, SC, Mary Ann Jackson, Hampton, SC, and Marilyn Orr-Young, Varnville, SC; one brother, Samuel (Coretta) Orr, Hampton, SC; three special sisters-in-law: Etta Mae Orr and Margaret Orr, both of Hampton, SC and Anne Coast, Savannah, GA; five grandchildren: Rev. Tracy L. (Darlene) Boles, Atlanta, GA, Natasha Boles, Columbia, SC, Stephanie Jackson (preceded him in death), Hampton, SC, Jennifer Jackson (Maurice) Henderson, Orangeburg, SC, and Embra Joseph Young, Spartanburg, SC; six great-grandchildren: Alex, Trey, Jayden, Faith, Maurice, Jr., and Abraha Love; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
The funeral service was held Tuesday, Apr. 25, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. in New Castle Baptist Church, Pineland, SC, with interment following at Cypress Creek Cemetery, Pineland, SC.
Funeral Arrangements By:
Riley’s Funeral Home
Hampton Chapel
126 Pepper Street
Hampton, SC
Doris Brabham Harter, 94, widow of the late Cecil Wyman Harter died Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2017, Sycamore, SC.
Mrs. Harter was a native of Allendale County and a daughter of the late Ben Tillman and Eula Lee Goodson Brabham. She was a homemaker and member of Sycamore Baptist Church.
Graveside Funeral Services were held Saturday, Apr. 29, 2017, at Great Salkehatchie Cemetery with the Reverend Joseph Williams officiating.
Survivors include two sons: George Harter and Joe Harter (Debbie); four daughters: Bobbie H. Priester (Johnny), Eula H. Sineath, Phyllis H. Harvey (Buck) and Janice H. Smith (Rickey); grandchildren, Mary Ann, Stephen, John Marion, Tammi, Jerry, Renee, Joseph, Brad and Alison; 14 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild; three sisters: Mary B. Yokely, Elese B. Allen and Eloise H. Crim. She was predeceased by one daughter-in-law, Patsy B. Harter (George), one son- in-law, Jerry A. Sineath (Eula), and two brothers Tillman and Melvin Brabham.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sycamore Baptist Church, P.O. Box 38, Sycamore, SC 29846.
Funeral Arrangements By:
Keith Smith Funeral Service
128 Water Street
Allendale, SC 29810
A memorial service celebrating the life of Joe Willard Collins, born Mar. 1, 1940, in the family home near Hilda, was held 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, 2017, in the Folk Funeral Home Chapel, Williston, SC. The family visited with family and friends immediately following the service on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Virginia Morris, 471 Delk Avenue, Barnwell, SC 29812. His grandsons are honored to serve as his pallbearers. Joe passed away on Sunday, Apr. 30, 2017.
Joe was born the seventh child of Howell W. Collins and Alma Still Collins. He was affectionately called JoJo and Pappy by his loving family.
He was married to his devoted wife of 40 years Linda Sandifer Collins.
In addition to his wife, survivors include daughters Robin Collins Jamison of Blackville, SC and Sonja Collins (Chuck) Hiers of Barnwell, SC; sons and daughter by marriage Kevin Haynesworth (Donna)Hutto, John Darin (Amy) Hutto and Karin Hutto (Bubba) Coker all of Denmark, SC; grandchildren Kristin Hutto (Mark) Dyches, Heather Bolen (Douglas) Zorn, Jessica Nicole (Luke) Parrish, Erica Bolen (Cory) Dukes, Kamryn Raychel Coker (Eric Williams), Justin Bradley Hiers (Briana Zorn), David Nicolas Jamison, Hunter Garett (Hannah) Hutto, Carlysle Raymond “Cash” Coker, IV, Alyssa Kaye Hutto; great-grandchildren Savannah Brooke Zorn, Billy “Junior” Douglas Zorn, Jr., Brayden Marcus Johnson Dyches, Kayden Haynesworth Morris Dyches, River Isabella Parrish, Luna Claire Parrish and Hooper Bentley Hutto.
Joe was loved by his brothers and sister, Everon (Harriett) Collins of Hilda, SC, Everett Collins of Barnwell, SC, Theron (Marie) Collins of Barnwell, SC and Betty Lee Collins (Rhett) Sandifer of Blackville, SC and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Joe is predeceased by his brothers Achille Collins, Marvin “Bob” Collins and foster brother Everett “Cud” Mizell Collins. After graduating Blackville High School in 1958 and serving in the National Guard, Joe worked in various places of employment to include the FBI, several printing industries including the Advertiser Herald of Bamberg, SC and lastly the pressroom manager of Metro Press at The People Sentinel newspaper in Barnwell, SC.
Joe enjoyed maintaining his property on his Super C International tractor and piddling in his shop. Joe could repair and restore anything and took his time, as his motto was “Anything worth doing is worth doing right”.
Ms. Karlette Marie Ling Ruth, daughter of Stello and Jimmy Mitchell, was born on Oct. 29, 1988, in Beaufort County. Karlette was a member of Martin Temple C.M.E. Church in Estill, SC.
God blessed her with a loving and dedicated family, but her affection was deeply channeled to her beloved son, Alex. They were inseparable.
On Monday, Apr. 17, 2017, after an extended illness, she entered into rest.
She leaves to cherish her memories her beloved son, Alex Gillison; Parents: Stello (Jimmy) Mitchell; one sister, Syolon (Antwane) Goldwire; two brothers: Tyheist Hosendove and Carl Greene; Aunts: Willie Mae Ryles, Mary (Leon) Dreissen, Marshell (LeAnthony) Smith, Francina Hopkins, Penny (Ben) Holmes and Patricia Comier; Uncles: Jerome (Sharon) Ling, Jesse (Daisy) Ling, Alexander (Sherry) Ling, Kenneth Brown, Jessie (Carolyn) Grant, Johnny (Patricia) Ruth, Leroy (Tara) Ruth, Franklin (Deloris) Ruth, Michael (Sophie) Ruth, Clarence (Shay) Ruth; Grandparents: Franklin (Bertie Mae) Ruth, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
The funeral service was held Friday, Apr. 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in Martin Temple C.M.E. Church, Estill, SC, the Reverend Curly Teasdell, Pastor and Pastor Jackie Taylor, Presiding, with interment following at the Breller Field Cemetery, Garnett, SC.
Funeral Arrangements By:
Garvin-Garvin Funeral Home
1157 Wilcox Road
Estill, SC 29918