All Obituaries

Ruth “Cookie” Daley, 67, of Tillman SC, passed away on April 13, 2024.  She was born on September 1, 1956, in Wilmington, N.C. to the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee White.  Cookie taught elementary computer at Thomas Heyward Academy.  She loved her pets and being around her pool.  Family was very important to her, and she cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Dean Daley, daughters; Meredith Daley,...

Stephen “Steve” Roberts, 59, of Ridgeland SC, passed away on Sunday March 31, 2024. He was born on April 14, 1964, in Beaufort SC to the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Freida Chambers Roberts. Steve worked in steel construction for many years. He was very active at Great Swamp Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Tuesday morning prayer team, Swamp Kids children program on Wednesday and volunteering for construction projects around the church. Steve was a friend to all and...

Baby Angelo De La Fuente was born silent into this world on March 14, 2024, in Charleston SC, to Mr. and Mrs. Alex and Ana De La Fuente. Baby Angelo is survived by his parents and a brother Alexzander De La Fuente. The family will hold a private funeral service to honor his memory.

John William Harper III, 68, of Hardeeville, S.C. passed away on March 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 21, 1955, in Ridgeland S.C. to Mr. John William Harper Jr. and the late Mrs. Dorothy Rachels Harper. Mr. Harper loved to assemble model cars, was an avid race car fan and enjoyed helping friends work on their race cars. John could do anything he set his mind to, and it was evident when he restored antique firearms and set his mind to a project. ...

Don Edward Self, 75, of Hardeeville S.C., passed away on March 9, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family and friends.  He was born on February 18, 1949, in Shelby N.C. to the late Mr. and Mrs. R.D. and Madeline Benton Self. Don was a mechanic for over 50 years and retired from Butler's Service Center in Hardeeville.  He was an avid NASCAR fan, loved boating, racecars, and motorcycles. He lived his life to the fullest and was always in the “fast lane”.  He...

Christine Williams Stone, 80, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Coastal Carolina Hospital. She was born in Savannah, GA on January 14, 1944, to the late Albert W. Williams and Mamie Carter Williams Millner. She spent much of her childhood and early adult years in Virginia where she began her career as a sewing machine operator. She moved to South Carolina in 1976 and spent the remainder of her career in various manufacturing companies also as a sewing machine...

  Mr. Larry Cail Sanders, Sr., 81, of Hardeeville, SC, passed away on February 20, 2024.  He was born in Sylvania, GA on January 23, 1943, to the late Mr. and Mrs. David and Gwen Davis Sanders. Larry retired from the Georgia Department of Labor as a supervisor.  After his retirement, he owned and operated Savannah Home inspection service.  He enjoyed playing golf, watching baseball, fishing and loved going to the beach.  The Carolina Shag was his favorite dance and...

     Rev. Donald Maxwell Battle, 81, of Sun City, SC passed away February 8, 2024. Don was born on July 15, 1942, to Rev. Daniel and Frances Battle in Kalamazoo, MI, where he was raised.      First and foremost, Rev. Don loved studying God’s Word, preaching and teaching, and serving the Lord. He also loved worshipping and praising God. In 1958, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He has served as Adult Sunday School Teacher, Interim Pastor,...

Mr. Dwaine Malphrus, 85, of Ridgeland, passed away on February 4, 2024, surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 24, 1938, in Ridgeland, SC to the late Mr. and Mrs. Orland J. “O.J.” and Hannah Lee Boyles Malphrus. Dwaine graduated from Ridgeland High School.  After graduation he attended the University of SC in Columbia, where he became a lifelong Carolina Gamecock fan. After finishing his studies at USC, he and Becky were married. Shortly thereafter he enlisted...

Mr. Tony Morrison Barker, 75, of Grays SC, passed away on February 2, 2024, surrounded by his family.  He was born on January 29, 1949, in Gastonia NC, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie and Flossie Caldwell Barker. Mr. Barker worked in the construction industry for over 20 years as a commercial driver.  With his wife Janelle, they fostered over 100 children, some whom they still stay in touch with.  He served his country bravely in Vietnam and was part of the TET Offensive of...