All Obituaries

John M. “Jack” Hart, Age 81, of Pineland, S.C. died September 25, 2023. He was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1942 and spent his early years in Wooster, Ohio and on his grandparents' farm in Paint Valley, Holmes County, Ohio. He graduated from Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana in 1961 and The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. in 1965. Upon graduation from The Citadel he was commissioned in the United States Air Force where he served in alert reconnaissance and ICBM missile...

     Madison Beckett Horry, 26, of Ridgeland, SC passed away on September 18, 2023. He was born on May 3, 1997, in Rota, Spain where his father was serving in the Navy.  He spent his early years in Pensacola and Jacksonville, FL and moved to Okatie, SC when he was 8 years old. He attended schools in Bluffton, SC.      Those who met him were charmed by his unique ability to connect and listen. He was known for his intense convictions and infectious laugh....

Mr. David Eugene Davis, 58, of Tillman, SC, passed away on September 14, 2023.  He was born on July 30, 1965, in Nicholasville, KY, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Billy and Wanda Childers Davis. Mr. Davis was the assistant manager for Squat and Gobble Restaurant in Bluffton.  He enjoyed being around people and loved playing music for others, but especially loved being with his baby girl, K9 companion, “Maggie”. When he had the opportunity, he liked to make others laugh. He...

     Elda Gail Vancuren, 83, of Ridgeland, SC passed away September 12, 2023, at her home with her sons by her side. She was born on August 12, 1940, in Harrisburg, PA to the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence and Eva Seymour Lewis.      Left to cherish her memory are her three sons, Allen, Don Jr., Charles (Kristin) Vancuren, six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.      A funeral service will be held at 4:00pm on Monday, September...

Pinckney Ryan Malphrus, 91, passed away September 12, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Ridgeland, SC on October 11, 1931, to John Walter Malphrus and Golda Lowther Malphrus. He was the youngest of 15 children. He spent his entire life in Ridgeland and frequently remarked that there was no better place to live. He was a life-long faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and attended the Ridgeland Ward. In his younger years, Pinckney was an avid deer...

Ms. Jennifer Langdale Poovey, 55, of Ridgeland SC, passed away on September 11, 2023.  She was born on July 19, 1968, in Hampton SC, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Randell and Thelma Daring Langdale. Jennifer was an excellent cook, a friend to everyone and loved her family very much.  She adored her two daughters and will be missed by her family. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Chelsea Poovey (Ryan Border), Courtney Langdale, brother, Randy Langdale, Jr.(LeAnne), sister...

Joyce Webster Price, 86, passed away on September 5, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Ridgeland, SC on August 31, 1937, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse A. and Ida Lee Cleland.. Mrs. Joyce was a member of Gillisonville Baptist Church where she played the piano and organ for over 70 years.  God gave her the ability to play the piano by ear at an early age. She worked at Ridgeland Hospital after obtaining her nursing degree from Beaufort Technical College. She was also...

Sharron “Sherry” Lea Jarrell Crosby, 70, of Grays, SC, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Hampton, SC on September 25, 1952, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Lester and Myrtis Gray Jarrell.  She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School.  Sherry loved her K-9 friend “Guss.”  She enjoyed riding around her farm and watching the birds and the deer she fed in her yard. ...

Lex Edward Oglesby, Jr., 77, of Beaufort, SC, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023. He was born on August 24, 1946, in Hampton, SC to the late Mr. and Mrs. Lex Edward and Minnie Lee Oglesby. Mr. Oglesby owned and operated Best Builders of Beaufort, SC. for many years until his retirement. The family will celebrate his life with a private funeral service. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at...

Clyde William Fender, Jr., age 77, of Bluffton, SC passed away on Thursday, August 31,  2023 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA after a brief illness.  He left this world peacefully with his family by his side. Born on June 28, 1946, in Walterboro, SC to the late Clyde William Fender and Merle Dandrige Fender. After graduating from Bells High School of Ruffin, SC in 1965, he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served as an Infantry Radio Mechanic in the Vietnam War until...