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David L. Whitehead
Nov 20, 2024
David Lauren Whitehead, 86 of Holly Hill, South Carolina, husband of Anne Whitehead passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Born May 4, 1938, in Jacksonville, FL, to Violet Walker Whitehead and Robert Whitehead, David grew up in Jacksonville, attending Landon High School and later earning a BS degree at Jacksonville University. While serving with the U.S. Army in Germany, he...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Way Connor
Nov 15, 2024
Jacqueline Way Connor, 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 15 surrounded by her family at her country home near Eutaw Springs.
She was widowed to the late Honorable Fred Connor Jr., a multi-term member of the S.C. House of Representatives.
She was often known for her chicken salad sandwiches cut into perfect triangles – without crusts. Some of her other specialties...
Henry Joseph “Hank” Brangle
Nov 13, 2024
Henry “Hank” Joseph Brangle, 89, of Santee, South Carolina, husband to Gay Brangle passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the Veteran’s Victory House.
Born on July 20,1935 in Cleveland, OH, Hank was a son of the late Harry E and Anna Wacho Brangle.
Hank was a draftsman/designer by trade. He enjoyed watching a good ballgame, in particular, pulling for his...
Kurt William Lewis Sr.
Nov 11, 2024
Kurt William Lewis Sr., 66 of Eutawville, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Born on January 10, 1958 in Norfolk, VA Kurt was a son of the late Joan Lewis (Mitchell) and Jack Lewis.
Kurt was an avid fisherman and loved being in the outdoor. He was very kind and generous to everyone he met. Kurt was a great...
Mary Krell Avinger
Nov 11, 2024
Mary Krell Avinger, 105, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Santee, went home to be with our Lord on November 11, 2024.
Born in West Columbia on April 7, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Walter Edward Rhyne and the late Mamie Lineberger Rhyne.
Mary was a graduate of Columbia Bible College. She was a member of the Elloree United Methodist...
Roy Carl Varner
Nov 9, 2024
Roy Carl Varner, 91 of Eutawville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 9, 2024.
Born on February 28, 1933 in Ridgeville, SC Roy was a son of the late Thelma Hill Varner and Edward Varner.
While serving in the army during the Korean War, he married his sweetheart during a "leave" then returned to finish his time of...
John Calvin Sikes
Oct 22, 2024
John Calvin Sikes, 73 of Eutawville, South Carolina, husband of Jane Hutto Sikes passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Born on August 7, 1951 in Griffin, GA. John was a son of the late Jeanette Payne Sikes and John Sikes.
John was formerly a Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent and served in law enforcement for 17 years. He was an avid...
Darrell Lee (Stump) Strickland
Oct 18, 2024
Darrell Lee Strickland, (STUMP) Darrell Lee Strickland, age 62, of Eutawville, South Carolina, and formerly of Whiteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle.
Born with a love for the outdoors, Darrell was an avid fisherman, often found at Rocks Pond Campground focusing on catfish and bait. He enjoyed working with his hands, building bird feeders and other trinkets...
Terrell Allen Wiles
Oct 15, 2024
Terrell Allen Wiles, 72, of Canton, NC, went to be with his God on October 15, 2024 at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC surrounded by his wife and children.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Family Room of Elloree First Baptist Church, 6208 Old Number Six Highway, Elloree, SC,...
Deborah Darlene Wade
Oct 11, 2024
Deborah Darlene "Debbie" Wade, 73 of Eutawville, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024.
Born on June 23, 1951, in Bluefield, WV, Debbie was the daughter of the late Betty Higgs Dunford and William Dunford.
Debbie worked hard her whole life. She raised two wonderful boys who loved her very much. She was loved by everyone around her, and she...
Richard "Rick" G. Lehtonen
Oct 10, 2024
Richard George Lehtonen, 87 of Vance, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Rick was born on June 25, 1937 in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Rick served his country in the United States Navy for 26 years. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post#10980 in Eutawville. Rick loved socializing and being with friends.
Richard is preceded in death by...
Alisan Howland Maginnis
Oct 2, 2024
Alisan H. Maginnis, 85, passed away on the morning of October 2, 2024, in Santee, SC. She was born on February 20, 1939, to Eleanor and Raymond Howland in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
She was married to her beloved husband Leon on October 24, 1959, and they lived in Bellevue, Ohio and Santee, South Carolina together until his passing in 2021.
Alisan is preceded...
Bette Lou Starr
Oct 2, 2024
Bette Lou Starr, 100 years of age, passed away peacefully at home in Charleston on October 2, 2024.
Born on April 19, 1924 in Malta, MT, Bette was one of eleven children and daughter of Alice Knowles Pope and Walter Pope.
Bette lived a memorable and fulfilling life. She was a devout Christian and an avid dancer belonging to the Country...
Amar Boles
Sep 28, 2024
Barney Amar Boles, 66 of Santee, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Born on February 11, 1958 in Hampton Amar was a son of the late Allie Rogers Boles and Barney Boles.
Amar was an avid Gamecock fan, he especially enjoyed football and baseball. He loved fishing, playing guitar, and spending time at the lake.
Amar is preceded in...
James Lambert "Jimmy" Bremer
Sep 17, 2024
James Lambert “Jimmy” Bremer, 88, of Bamberg, passed away on September 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 18, 1936, in McBaine, Missouri, to Theodore Bremer and Annabelle Lambert Bremer.
Jimmy was married to his beloved wife, Binnie Sue Clary Bremer, for 70 years. He graduated from Carlisle Military School Class of 1953. Jimmy was a...
Joann "Jann" Veno Connor
Sep 14, 2024
Joann "Jann" Veno Connor, 74, of Summerton, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Fletcher, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on November 27, 1949, and raised in the Sandridge community, Jann was the second of four children to Oscar Veno Sr. and the late Gertrude Rudd Veno. Close in age, Jann, and her brother...
John W. Gaither Sr.
Sep 13, 2024
John W. Gaither Sr., 76 of Eutawville, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family and friends.
John is survived by his wife Traci Gaither; son John Walter Gaither Jr. (Tammy) of Eutawville, sister Dee Schreffler of Salem, Ohio and brothers Bill Gaither (Gloria) of Youngstown, Ohio and Dave Mangun (Jan) of Staunton,...
Mona Malone McDaniel
Aug 28, 2024
Mona Malone McDaniel, 72 of Ridgeville, South Carolina, went to her heavenly home, August 28, 2024 after a brief illness.
Mona was born in Orangeburg, SC on June 7, 1952 to the late James W. and Doris M. Malone.
Mona is survived by her son Stephen McDaniel; grandson Corbin Stringer; sister Faye Menefee; niece and nephew Melissa Garrett and Kris Childs, and...
Mike Anthony Byrd
Aug 24, 2024
Mike Anthony Byrd, 57 of Holly Hill, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Born on March 11, 1967 in Walterboro, SC Mike was a son of the late Linda Tipton Byrd and Frank Byrd.
Mike worked for many years in the construction industry working at Holcim for 17 years. He traveled many places to work and was known for...
David Leonard Bolen
Aug 23, 2024
David Leonard Bolen, 69 of Holly Hill, South Carolina, husband of Judy Bolen passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024.
Born on July 16, 1955 in Savannah, GA Leonard was a son of the late Mary Winningham Bolen and David Bolen.
Leonard was an avid football fan and loved watching the Georgia Bulldogs. He worked for many years as a Blue Print...
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