Marjorie M. Layfield
Oct 25, 2026
Marjorie M. Layfield, 79, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Born on April 10, 1947, Marjorie lived a life marked by care for others, devotion to family, and thoughtful attention to the people she loved. She worked as a registered nurse for many years and retired from Bamberg Hospital, a vocation that reflected her steady compassion and commitment to serving...
Gerald E. Williamson
Oct 23, 2026
Gerald E. Williamson, 78, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on August 29, 1948, Gerald lived a life grounded in faith, devotion, and deep love for those closest to him. His greatest blessing was his relationship with Christ Jesus and his family, and he loved his family unconditionally. He was a loving and caring...
Betty Jean Jennings
Oct 22, 2026
Betty Jean Jennings, 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 22, 2026, after an extended illness.
Born on November 4, 1948, Betty lived a life marked by faith, devotion to family, and the quiet joys that made a house feel like home. She retired after many years of employment with the Regional Medical Center, and she...
Lindsey Caroline “Lulu” Kinard
Oct 20, 2026
It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Lindsey Caroline Kinard announce her unexpected passing on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. She was born on May 31, 1988, and will be remembered with deep love by all who knew her.
Lindsey attended Edisto High School and later worked in retail. She was someone who loved being around people, and that warmth...
David Wayne Martin
Oct 18, 2026
David Wayne Martin passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, after an extended illness, surrounded by his family. He was 65 years old.
Born on September 12, 1961, David was one of six boys in a military family, an experience that helped shape the strength, loyalty, and devotion that marked his life. He also answered the call to serve by joining...
Irvin Steven “Steve” Fields
Oct 16, 2026
Irvin Steven “Steve” Fields passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the age of 70.
Steve will be remembered as a man who loved people and who loved his church and church family. His life was marked by faithful service in both his work and his ministry. For many years, he worked as a chemical operator with the Ethyl Corporation....
William Preston Rickenbaker, III
Oct 15, 2026
William Preston Rickenbaker III, affectionately known as "Preston" to his family and friends, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the age of 45, just days before his 46th birthday.
Born on October 31, 1980, Preston was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend. His passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of those who knew and...
Dorothy Smith "Dot" Collier
Oct 15, 2026
Dorothy Smith Collier of Orangeburg, South Carolina, the widow of the late Thomas Burdell Collier, Sr., passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in St. Augustine, Florida at the age of 97. She was born in Colleton County to the late Ruffin R. Smith and Eunice Smoak Smith.
She was married to the late Thomas Burdell Collier, Sr. for 51 years....
Ruth Ann Cramer
Oct 12, 2026
Ruth Ann Cramer passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, with her family by her side. She was 88 years old.
Born on May 22, 1938, Ruth will be remembered as a loving woman whose life was centered on home, faith, and family. She was a housewife, and in that role, she gave steady care and devotion to those she loved...
James F. "Jim" Arends, Jr.
Oct 10, 2026
James F. “Jim” Arends, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the age of 61.
Born on November 25, 1964, Jim was a graduate of Edisto High School in Cordova, South Carolina. He went on to work in maintenance alongside his father with Arends Mobile Home Park. He was someone who never met a stranger, and that easy...
Brenda Gale Raven
Oct 7, 2026
Brenda Gale Raven, 64, of Cope passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, after an extended illness.
Born on February 11, 1962, in Kansas City, Kansas, Brenda lived a life marked by creativity, service, and devotion to those she loved. She was a nurse with the United States Navy, a role that reflected both her strength and her caring nature. Beyond...
Jo Ann Dukes
Oct 6, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Jo Ann Furtick Dukes, born on January 13, 1943, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Jo Ann will be remembered as a woman whose life was deeply rooted in family, hard work, and the simple joys she cherished most. Alongside her husband, she was the co-owner and operator of Earl...
Willard A. Phillips, Sr.
Sep 29, 2026
Willard A. Phillips Sr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with his loving daughter by his side.
Willard proudly served in the United States Navy for nearly four years. He worked for many years at Albemarle Corporation in Orangeburg, South Carolina, retiring in 2005. He enjoyed staying busy around the house, fishing, and watching Gamecock football and baseball. He...
Frank Melvin Jackson
Sep 29, 2026
Frank Melvin Jackson, born October 18, 1963, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Jackson worked for many years with Okonite and was known for the things he enjoyed most in life. He loved working on cars, loved building model cars, and took special pride in his GTO. These interests reflected both his hands-on nature...
Betty H. McDaniel
Sep 28, 2026
Betty H. McDaniel, who was born on May 29, 1940, in North Carolina, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, with her loving daughter by her side. She leaves behind the memory of a life marked by kindness, compassion, and a deep love for both her family and the many people whose lives she touched.
For many years, Betty worked as...
Dorothy A. Foxworth
Sep 25, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dorothy A. Foxworth, 83, announce her unexpected passing on Friday, September 25, 2026. Born on January 28, 1943, Dorothy will be remembered as a true southern lady whose presence brought warmth, style, and unmistakable charm to those around her.
Dorothy enjoyed life in ways that reflected her spirited and graceful nature. She...
James Derek Lincoln
Sep 18, 2026
James Derek Lincoln, born April 1, 1965, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the age of 61.
James will be remembered for the steady presence he brought to those around him. He worked at Chestnut Grill for many years, a place where his time and effort became part of the rhythm of daily life for many who knew him....
Louise New
Sep 18, 2026
Louise New passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the age of 92.
Born on March 27, 1934, Louise lived a long life and will be remembered with love by those who knew her. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Tedder; her mother, Lottie Tanger Tedder; her husband, Sylvester New, a son, Ron New and a grandson,...
Jeannette G. Mixson
Sep 18, 2026
Jeannette G. Mixson, born August 1, 1943, in Cordova, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, after a brief illness. Her life was marked by faith, devotion, and a steady love for the people and places that mattered most to her.
A 1961 graduate of Edisto High School, Jeannette continued her education at Anderson College, where she graduated and...
Janice Padgett Shuler
Sep 12, 2026
Janice Padgett Shuler passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on February 21, 1954, in Portsmouth, Virginia, she lived a life centered on devotion to those she loved most.
Janice will be remembered as a woman who loved her family deeply. That love was the defining thread of her life and the legacy she leaves...
