Obituaries

JoAnn Shafer Jamann-Riley

Jun 4, 2024

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

Mark Eugene Windham

Jun 3, 2024

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

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

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

Christopher Hagan

Jun 1, 2024

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

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

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

Ernest Lee Petty

May 26, 2024

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

Dorothy Mae Kuban Stoppenbach

May 22, 2024

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

Betty Jean Ashe Dantzler

May 22, 2024

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

Doris Louise Bishop

May 17, 2024

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

Gregory Wiles

May 17, 2024

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

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

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

Grace Branham

May 16, 2024

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

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

Grace was employed at the NCO Club...

Andrew Willeford Burk Jr.

May 15, 2024

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

Katie Higgins Walls

May 9, 2024

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

Glen H. Walls

Apr 26, 2024

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

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

Frances Fiore Todd

Apr 25, 2024

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

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

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

Glen Singletary

Apr 24, 2024

Glen Lodge Singletary, 54 of Holly Hill, South Carolina, husband of Amy Singletary, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Born on May 7, 1969 in Holly Hill South Carolina Glen is the son of Brenda Raymond Singletary and the late Harry Singletary.

Glen worked construction for many years. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing...

Betty Ruth Jones Hardee

Apr 21, 2024

Mrs. Betty Ruth Jones Hardee, age 80, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at MUSC in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Born on November 14, 1943, in Clayton, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Ben Tarpley Jones and the late Alma Lynn Jones.



Mrs. Hardee was a homemaker who loved her flower gardening, crafting, sewing and her little dogs. As...

Craig Warren Weaver

Apr 13, 2024

Craig Warren Weaver, 74 of Eutawville, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Born on August 10, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio Craig was a son of the late Betty Jane Carpenter Weaver and Carl Weaver. Craig served for several years in the US Marine Corps.  During that time he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal,...

Wade Russell Howe

Apr 12, 2024

Wade Russell Howe, 62 of Orangeburg, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. Born on October 10, 1961, in Nuremberg, Germany, Wade was a son of the late Margaret Howze Howe and Robert H. Howe Sr. Wade was an alumni of the University of Maryland in Munich. Also known as Rusty, he will be missed by many friends and family....

Ray Benson Mabry

Apr 1, 2024

Ray Benson Mabry, 71 of Holly Hill, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Born on September 17, 1952 in Orangeburg, South Carolina Ray was a son of the late Jackie Martin Shearouse and Horace Mabry.

Ray was an avid baseball player in his younger years.  After high school graduation Ray worked on the farm with his grandaddy. Ray worked...

Wayne Baxter

Mar 29, 2024

Wayne Holt Baxter, 89, of Santee, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024.

Born in Chester, PA, Mr. Baxter was the son of the late James H. and Carrie E. Baxter. He was a graduate of Glen-Nor High School and received his BS from the University of Delaware in 1957 and an MS from the University...

James "Jim" Douglas Pittman

Mar 27, 2024

James (Jim) Douglas Pittman, 80 of Eutawville, South Carolina, husband of Myra Pittman, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Born on November 5, 1943 in Lumberton, NC James was the son of the late Connie Cartrette Pittman and John Pittman.

Jim served four years in the United States Navy. Serving two tours in Vietnam. After serving in the Navy Jim worked...