All Obituaries

           William Carl Long, Jr., 59, of Ridgeland, SC passed away August 13, 2020. Carl was born on April 30, 1961 in Hampton, SC to the late Mr. and Mrs. William Carl and Shirley Malphrus Long.      Mr. Long worked as a carpenter and enjoyed drawing up house plans. His hobbies included listening to music, golfing, fires and hanging out with friends.      Left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Ashley Long and...

John Howard Taylor, 71, of Ridgeland SC, passed away on July 31, 2020 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Johnny was born in Winston-Salem, NC on July 9, 1949 to the late Mr. and Mrs. John Henry and Mildred Williams Taylor.  Mr Taylor retired from Spring Island Plantation after 27 years as landscape supervisor. He was beloved by all Spring Island Community Members. Johnny was most proud of his daughter, son, and grandchildren. He loved to share pictures and stories of...

A Private Family Graveside service for Travis Smith Terry, 84, of Blackville, SC will be held in the Grimes Cemetery, Jasper County, SC. Mrs. Terry passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Born in Jasper County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Eddie Ralph Smith and Frances Owen Smith and was married to Dr. Thomas R. Terry. Mrs. Terry graduated from Coker College and received her Master’s Degree from Converse College. She taught in the public school system and retired after 28...

Mr. Royce Malphrus, 92, of Ridgeland SC, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020.  Mr. Malphrus was born on May 14, 1928, in Great Swamp, South Carolina, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Raymond and Ida Mock Malphrus.  Mr. Royce served in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17, enlisting just before the end of World War II.  He served on a destroyer, the U.S.S. Vesole on a victory tour of the Pacific.  Upon his return to the U.S., he married Jean Marjenhoff (born in New York City) in...

     Donald Ray Ervin, 77, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020.  Donald was born on April 6, 1943 in Mooresville, NC to the late J.D. and Wilma Fleming Ervin.      Mr. Ervin was a career auto mechanic for forty-seven years and retired from Butler Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Beaufort, SC.  He was an avid NASCAR fan who loved Dale Earnhardt, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors.      Left to cherish...

     Mary Idella Smith Cope, 94, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Sunday June 28, 2020.  Ms. Mary was born on August 6, 1925 in Ridgeland to the late Mr. and Mrs. Shannon and Beulah Altman Smith.      Mary moved to Ludowici, GA with her family when she was five years old and spent her school years there.  She is a graduate of Ludowici High school, Class of 1943.      After graduating, Ms. Mary worked at Fort Stewart Military Base in...

James “Jimmy” Richard Liles, 70, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 17, 1949 in Beaufort, SC to the late Mrs. Geraldine Liles Colter. Mr. Liles previously owned and operated Carquest stores in Ridgeland and Beaufort, SC, and was a collector of antiques. He loved animals, gave his all to each of his endeavors, and was passionate about “OLD” country music. Left to cherish his memories are his life partner, Vera Liles...

     James Steven Hinely, 40, of Essex, Maryland passed away May 30, 2020.  James was born on October 30, 1979 in Beaufort, SC.  He was the son of Thomas H. and Jacqueline Mosher Hinely, Jr.      James worked as a lead field engineer in concrete construction for Belfast Valley Contractors in Maryland.  He enjoyed watching football, fishing and being with crowds of people.  James loved food and loved grilling his favorite Southern...

John Dale Robiston, 50, of Tillman, SC passed away Monday, May 25, 2020.  Dale was born on October 20, 1969 in Hampton, SC to the late Mr. John Brant Robiston and Renee Godley Robiston. Dale worked for Scott’s Automotive, the SC Department of Corrections, and American Car Care in Ridgeland, SC and for Wal-Mart in Rincon, GA.  He enjoyed watching wrestling and being outdoors, fishing, hunting, and kayaking. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Renee Robiston; wife,...

Lyndsay Britt Bunton, 41, of Galivants Ferry, SC passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Conway Medical Center in Conway, SC.  She was born on December 15, 1978 in Conway, SC to Mitchell Britt and Debbie Longcrier. Lyndsay was an avid Clemson Tiger football fan.  She loved being outside and tending to her roses.  To all those who knew her, she was caring, kind and compassionate to those in need.  Her loving and giving spirit will be missed by her family.  Lyndsay was a...