All Obituaries

Arthur “Ardie” Lee Walters, Jr., was born on December 22, 1955, in Walterboro, South Carolina to the late Elder Arthur Walters, Sr. and Mother Rebecca Walters.  He passed away on April 19, 2024, at the age of 68. He attended Colleton County Public Schools.  He was employed as a construction worker for many years.  He attended St. John Holiness Church, where he learned and heard the word of God preached in its fullness.  Ardie was preceded in death by his...

Mrs. Angel Lee Frederick Gillard was born on February 28, 1971, in Orangeburg, South Carolina.  She was the daughter of the late James Lee Frederick and Flora Mae Middleton Frederick Gant.  Angel was a 1989 graduate of Walterboro High School.  After graduation, she moved to Atlanta, Georgia with her late husband Rodney Owens and their daughter, April. Angel graduated from American Profession Institute in 2012 with a diploma as a Patient Care Technician in Atlanta,...

Sherri Teresa Stephens “She She” was born on August 31, 1974, the daughter of the late Sharlene Stephens and the late Rick Simmons. Sherri departed this life on Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones when God called her home.  He said, “Sherri lay down your sword and shield and follow me home, you have fought a good fight.’ Sherri attended Ruffin High School. Sherri lived in Walterboro, South Carolina.  She was a caregiver to her...

Markel Anthony Brown was born on February 10, 1991, in Walterboro, SC. He was the oldest child born to Sonja Denise Ferguson and the late Michael Anthony Brown. Markel Brown was abruptly called home and transitioned from mortality to immortality on Saturday March 30, 2024, in Walterboro, SC. at Colleton Medical Center. During his early years he attended church at Praise Tabernacle of Ruffin, SC. Markel Brown attended the public-school systems of Colleton County where he graduated from...

Anthony “Billy” Kinglee was born on December 12, 1957, to the late Henry Alexander Smith, Sr. and Mabel Riley. He was educated in the public schools of Colleton County. After completing his education, Billy learned the trade of carpentry. While working on a project, Billy met the love of his life, Stephanie Sanders. They were married on November 28, 1987, then relocated to Queens, NY. The trade of working with his hands allowed him to uncover a skillset that would grow immensely...

Edith Goodwine was born on April 2, 1957, to the late John and Onnie Brock. On Monday evening, March 11, 2024, God called Edith home. Edith graduated from Walterboro High School in 1975 and furthered her education at Vorhees College in Demark, SC. On September 12, 1985, Edith married her soulmate, Murrel Goodwine. With this union, no biological children were born, but Edith had a hand in rearing most of her nieces and nephews. Affectionately known as “Lane” to most, she was a...

EDITH S. DENT, DAUGHTER OF THE LATE ANNA LEE JONES SINGLETON AND PHILLIP SINGLETON, SR., WAS BORN FEBRUARY 12, 1947, IN RITTER, SOUTH CAROLINA. ON MONDAY MARCH 11, 2024, DURING THE AFTERNOON HOURS EDITH DEPARTED THIS EARTHLY REALM WITH HER HEAVENLY FATHER, SURROUNDED BY HER LOVED ONES; AT PRUITT HEALTHCARE IN WALTERBORO, SC. SHE BECAME A MEMBER OF ST. PAUL CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH (RITTER, SC) AT AN EARLY AGE AND WAS ACTIVELY A MEMBER AND ATTENDED CHURCH WITH HER FAMILY. SHE...

Toney Jenkins was born April 10, 1958, in Walterboro, South Carolina to the late Joseph and Elouise Ford Jenkins. On March 8, 2024, Toney answered the master’s call and traded time for eternity. He departed peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Toney affectionately known as “TJ”; was educated in the public schools of Colleton County. He was a dedicated employee at Balchem for Forty-two years. Toney was a man of few words, yet he spoke wisdom. He said what he said...

Jake Frazier, the son of the late Hattie Francis Frazier and the late John Henry Frazier Sr., departed this life on Friday, March 01,2024 at Pruitt Nursing Home in Walterboro, South Carolina. Jake was born on December 03, 1945, in Colleton County of South Carolina.  In his early years Jake attended the public schools of Colleton County and was a 1965 graduate of Colleton High School. He was employed with J P Stevens as a computer operator for over 40 years. Jake is preceded in death...