Mr. Daniel Edward Winstead, affectionately known to everyone as “Danny”, 78, of North Charleston, entered into eternal rest Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Born November 1, 1945, in Ridgeland, he was a son of the late Samuel Edward Winstead and Blanche Altman Winstead.  He was raised in Hampton, South Carolina and was a graduate of Wade Hampton High School.  While in school he played many sports and was inducted to the...

Donald Ray Hill, 66, of Walterboro, passed away at his residence Sunday, April 28, 2024 surrounded by his family. Ray was born May 20, 1957, in El Paso, Texas to the late Geneva Singletary Rudd and Johnny Hill. He worked for J.H. Hiers Construction Company for many years and was known by his CB Handle as “Fat Cat” Ray is survived by his wife, Debbie of Walterboro; sons, Richard Hill of Tennessee, and Chris Hill; a sister, Carol Rudd of Ridgeville; three brothers, Darrell Rudd...

Mr. Robert Stanley Wiggins, known by all as “Cotton”, age 74, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday afternoon, April 25, 2024, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.    He was the husband of the late Janice Rahn Wiggins to whom he was married to for forty-seven years.  Born January 9, 1950, in Colleton County, he was a son of the late Eddie Peeples Wiggins, Jr. and the late Marguerite Stone Wiggins.  He was a welder having worked primarily...

Mrs. Peggy Barnes Stiltz, 77, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest, Thursday morning, April 25, 2024, at Pruitt Healthcare in Estill.  She was the wife of the late Richard Stiltz. Born December 30, 1946, in Allendale, she was a daughter of the late James William Barnes, Sr. and Lois Kinard Barnes.  She was a member of Ehrhardt Baptist Church and attended St. Johns United Methodist Church in Norway. Peggy was always happy and loved everyone.  She also loved...

Diane Ellen O'Neil, 42, of Round O, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by our Walterboro Chapel.

Alton Lee Matthews, Jr., known by everyone as “Augie”, 77, of Summerton, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Veteran’s Victory House. He was born April 18, 1947, in Huntsville, Texas, to the late Alton Lee Matthews, Sr., and Peggy L. Derbonne. Augie was a United States Marine and a very proud Vietnam Veteran. He enjoyed motorcycles, a good meal, and later in life he enjoyed scuba diving in Florida. Surviving are: his daughter Dawn, and her husband Ken of...

Mrs. Irene Smoak Merritt, 73, of Coosawhatchie, entered into eternal rest Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Billy Wayne Merritt, Sr. Born January 29, 1951, in Orangeburg County, she was a daughter of the late Ned Smoak and Shirley Smith Smoak.  She retired from the South Carolina Forestry Commission, where she was a fire tower operator for many years.  After retiring, she helped her husband and son run the family business, Merritt’s...

Mrs. Felica Ann Moore, 63, of Walterboro entered into eternal rest Friday, April 19, 2024, at Colleton Medical Center. Born January 16, 1961, in Athens, Georgia, she was a daughter to the late Richard Wiley Bailey and Rebecca Ann Doster. Felica lived for her family and only ever wanted everyone to be happy. Surviving Mrs. Moore is her husband of 47 years, David W. Moore of Walterboro; two sons, Shawn Moore of Walterboro and Aaron Moore of Mount Pleasant; her daughter, Shannon Burns of West...

Shonda "Soona" Strickland, 50, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday, April 19, 2024. Born November 1, 1973, in Colleton County, she was the daughter of Deborah Benton and the late Earl Wayne Hicks, Sr. Shonda was known by her grandchildren as “Na-Na”, she was a loving grandmother who gave each of her grandchildren a special nickname. Full of love, tattoos, sarcasm, and the art of chit-chatting, she loved to travel and explore caves, visit waterfalls and...

Mr. Robert Emmit McGhie, Jr., known by many as “Bob”, 87, of Cottageville, entered into rest Thursday afternoon, April 18, 2024, at his residence while under hospice care and surrounded by his loving family.   Born December 11, 1936, in Trenton, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Robert Emmit McGhie, Sr. and the late Ruth Jones McGhie.   He graduated from Frenchtown High School in Frenchtown, New Jersey and quickly after enlisted in the United States Marine...