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I don’t think you can sum up a man like him in just a few words. He wasn’t flashy. He wasn’t someone who needed attention. He was the kind of man who just showed up, every single day and did the work. He was a builder, a construction worker, and a logger. He worked in the cold, in the heat, in the mud, in places most people wouldn’t last a week. Logging isn’t easy work. Construction isn’t easy work. It’s early mornings, sore backs, rough hands, and ...

A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. --Joseph Campbell             George A. Malone, the youngest of five children, was born on September 25, 1944, to the late John Malone, Sr. and Adrianna Lucken-Malone, in Walterboro, South Carolina. During the early morning hours of Tuesday, February 17, 2026, he “exchanged his gun and badge” for his “Heavenly wings.” He ...

Ms. Louise Smith transitioned from this earthly life on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Born on March 30, 1945, in the White Hall community of Yemassee, South Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of the late Mr. Willie and Mrs. Emily Smith. Louise was educated in the local public school system and was a proud graduate of Colleton High School. Following graduation, she relocated to New York to build her future. Louise ...

Shirley Fields Elbert, age 79, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, peacefully transitioned on February 8, 2026. Known for her warm smile, quiet strength, and kind heart, Shirley lived a life shaped by love, family, and a steady faith that guided her through every season. Born on January 20, 1947, in Green Pond, South Carolina, Shirley was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph Fields and Addie Mae Scriven Fields. She attended Colleton County High School, where her strong values and ...

Dorothy H. White, 90, of Walterboro, SC, passed away on 08 February 2026 in Orangeburg, SC after an extended illness. She was born to parents Willie C. Edwards and Valley L. Clayton, on 24 October 1935 in Varnville, SC (Hampton County). She graduated from Colleton Senior High School in 1969. Dorothy worked as a laboratory assistant at the local hospital in Walterboro for many years. She then worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Oakwood Nursing Home, now known as Pruitt Health, for ...

Reather Frasier, lovingly known to many as “Retha,” peacefully entered eternal rest on February 7, 2026. Born on April 4, 1936, she lived a life that reflected steadfast faith, sacrificial love, and devoted service to God and to others. A woman of wisdom and true class, Retha carried herself with grace and dignity—leaving a lasting impression through her presence, her counsel, and the love she so freely gave. Retha attended Walterboro High School, she later met her first ...

Betty Jane Manigo was born on April 2, 1941, in the Neyles Community of Colleton County to the late Levi and Hattie Mae Manigo. She entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 6, 2026, at HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital. Betty was educated in the public schools of Colleton County and graduated with the Class of 1959. She furthered her education at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina. At an early age, Betty accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and became a ...

Mrs. Susan Lasha Holmes‑Horlback, affectionately known as “Susie Q” and “Chapstick,” was born on January 5, 1980, to the late Abraham Mitchell and the late Alma Magwood Holmes. She peacefully entered eternal rest on February 5, 2026, at Roper Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. Susan was educated in the Colleton County public school system and a member of Walterboro High School Class of 1998. She later relocated to Charleston, South Carolina, where she worked ...

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