All Obituaries

     Ms. Barbara Lynn Berkshire, 70, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at St. Joseph Candler hospital in Savannah, GA. Barbara was born on May 27, 1948 in Canton, OH to Billy and Georgianna Dohner Berkshire.      Ms. Berkshire was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, and the owner of Country Morning Bakery in Ridgeland, SC for thirteen years. She worked in her family’s business, Johnnie’s Bakery of Canton, OH...

     Jacob Lyman Malphrus, Sr., 91 of Ridgeland, SC passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at his home.  He was born on November 7, 1927 in Ridgeland to the late John Lawton, Sr. and Gladys Verna Malphrus.      Mr. Malphrus served in the U.S. Army from 1946-1950. He was stationed in Anchorage, AL and served in the Korean Conflict and in World War II. He married Marjorie Hutson on December 23, 1951 and worked until retirement for Kleckley Gas...

     Richard Arthur “Ricky” Cleland, 62, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at Coastal Carolina Medical Center in Hardeeville, SC.  He was born on December 3, 1956 in Ridgeland the late Jimmie R. and Kathryn Rivers Cleland.      Ricky worked as a self-employed mechanic for over 40 years and was an avid outdoorsman.  He was a loving brother, father and grandfather.      Left to...

     Charles L. “Bubba” Smith, 74, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 after a yearlong battle with cancer, at his home in Bluffton, surrounded by much of his family.       He was born in Ft. Payne, AL on October 6,1944 and was brought to the Low Country of South Carolina by his parents Charles W. “Bill” and June Gillikin Smith.  He grew up with his two younger siblings in Hardeeville, Hilton Head, Bluffton and...

     Lawrence “Larry” Robert Bacon, 86, of Bluffton, SC passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at his home, with his family at his side.  He was born on December 2, 1932 in Willimantic, CT to the late Edmund and Yvonne Bergevin Bacon.      Mr. Bacon served in the US Navy in Korea.  On April 19, 1958, he married Arline Thibeault.  Mr. Bacon retired from the State of Connecticut as Manager for Bureau of Collection...

     Sally Jo Donaldson Smith 71, of Grays, SC passed away on January 3, 2019.  She was born on February 14, 1947 in Savannah, GA to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jo W. and Patricia Long Donaldson.      Mrs. Smith was the co-owner of H&R Block in Ridgeland, SC, and a member of Pine Level Baptist Church.  She served as Vacation Bible School director, Sunday school teacher and GA Director for many years.  She was an avid NASCAR fan and loved #24, Jeff...

     Everette Marion Love, 75, of Tillman, SC passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at his home.  He was born on June 5, 1943 in Savannah, GA to the late Sidney and Doris Sims Love.      Mr. Love was a retired pipe fitter for Union 188 of Savannah, GA.  He was raised on the salt water, loved fishing and enjoyed wood working.  He was a member of Tillman Baptist Church and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great...

     Lynn Smith, 78, of Cottageville, SC passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, SC.  He was born on April 1, 1940 in Savannah, GA to the late Lynn L. and Lena Anderson Smith, Jr.      Mr. Smith was a retired home builder and a general contractor.  He became a well-known contractor on Hilton Head Island and in Beaufort County in the 70’s, building many homes on the fast-growing island.  He...

     Clarice J. Vaigneur Vancuren, 56, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at Coastal Carolina Medical Center in Hardeeville, SC.  She was born February 19, 1962 in Charleston, SC to the late Marvin E. And Jeannette Woods Vaigneur.       Clarice worked at Ridgeland Nursing Center as a CNA for 24 years.  She enjoyed watching wrestling and reading.  She was a loving sister, wife, mother and...

          Walter Leonard Steedly, 84 of Ridgeland, SC passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018. He was born on November 20, 1934 in Hunters Chapel Community near Bamberg, SC to the late David and Vera McMillian Steedly.      Mr. Steedly retired from the South Carolina Department of Transportation after 35 years of service as a Civil Engineer, and from the South Carolina National Guard as a First Sergeant after 23 years of service.  He was an...