All Obituaries

Formal Obituary to be posted later.

EDYTHE TUCKER HAYNES, a devoted educator and community leader, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Born on June 18, 1936, in Cottageville, South Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of the late Prince Tucker, Sr. and Elizabeth Fields Tucker.   A LIFE OF SERVICE AND EDUCATION Edythe's commitment to lifelong learning began in the Colleton County Public School System and led her to South Carolina State University, where she earned both her Bachelor and Master of Arts ...

Life Reflections of Ms. Marcia Varn Washington Ms. Marcia Varn Washington was born on February 29, 1964, and departed this life for her heavenly home on Friday, April 24, 2026. She was the beloved youngest daughter of the late Mr. Bradley Varn, Jr. and Mrs. Lilla Capers Varn. She was also deeply influenced by the wisdom and love of her grandparents, the late Mr. Leon Capers and Mrs. Ella Mole Capers, as well as the late Mr. Bradley Varn, Sr. and Mrs. Beulah Varn.  Affectionately ...

A Life of Legacy and Gospel Ministry Almaretta Brooks Nance, who was affectionately known to family and friends as “Retta” or “Retha”, was born in Green Pond, South Carolina to the late Rev. William Brooks Sr. and Lillie Mae Givens Brooks on December 28, 1952. She was a servant of the Lord in everything that she did and was called home to be with God on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the age of 73. Growing up in Green Pond, SC she attended Ivenia Brown/Green Pond ...

   My Journey Don’t think of me as gone away, my journey’s just begun. Life holds many facets, and this earth is only one. Just think of me as resting from the sorrows and all the tears. In a place of warmth and comfort where there are no more days or years. Think how I must be wishing that you could know this happiness someday. How nothing but our sadness can really pass away. And think of me as living in the hearts of those I’ve touched. For ...

It is with profound sadness and deep appreciation for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Brothers, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend. Shirley peacefully departed this world on April 19, 2026, at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and inspiration that will forever be cherished by all who knew her. Born on February 2, 1950, in Cottageville, South Carolina, Shirley was the loving daughter of Fariey ...

Carrie Belle Graham Smith, daughter of the late Willie and Lillie Graham, was born on January 3, 1934, in Walterboro, South Carolina. On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, she peacefully departed this life to be with her Heavenly Father, surrounded by her loving family. Carrie received her education in the public schools of Colleton County. She worked for many years as a dedicated domestic worker and care companion, touching the lives of numerous families with her kindness, reliability, and ...

Linda Washington Huggins was born on October 16, 1954, in Yemassee, SC daughter of late Henry and Sarah Washington.  She attended public school and graduated from Colleton High School in 1973.  She devoted 28 years of service to the Chart House in Savannah, GA. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Mr. Bobby Lucas Huggins on October 8, 1976. As a woman of strong faith, Linda accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church and was baptized ...

    A Time for Goodbye There’s a time for us to live, And a time that we must die. A time to say hello, And a time to say good-bye. Although it’s very hard To tell you good-bye now, We’ll wipe away our tears And continue on somehow. Then when our life is over, And it’s our turn to go, They’ll be telling us good-bye, While we’re telling you hello. 

Detris Diane “Dee Dee” Risher, born on March 28, 1956, to the late Harvey Risher and late Edna Kinard Risher, peacefully departed her earthly home on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in Augusta, Georgia. A proud 1974 graduate of Walterboro High School, Dee Dee carried her bright spirit and strong sense of family throughout her life. She found joy in cooking for those she loved and cheering on her favorite football team, the Philadelphia Eagles. Dee Dee ...