All Obituaries

  Cynthia Anne “Cindy” McKellar – beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2023, with her son Daniel by her side.  She was predeceased by her parents, Eunice Carter and Joel Jones McKellar of Ridgeland, SC, and her sister, Joan McKellar Jarrell of Hampton, SC and William Daniel “Dan” Pruitt of Athens, GA.  Born on Saint Patrick’s Day March 17, 1952, she spent most of her life in Ridgeland, SC...

     James “Bubba” Nestor Into, Sr., 85, of Ridgeland, SC passed away on March 20, 2023. He was born on March 5, 1938 to the late Mr. William and Mrs. Opal Bellamy Into, in Ridgeland, SC.      After high school Mr. Into served for seven years in the United States Marine Corps Reserves and was a sharpshooter. “Bubba” was a Champion race car driver and raced in the Daytona 500 in the early 80’s. He was a loving husband, father,...

Anthony Ross Cooler, 52, of Seabrook SC, passed away on March 6, 2023.  He was born on May 23, 1970, in Beaufort SC to the late Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Melvin and Lillian Prectal Cooler. Anthony was a lifelong commercial fisherman who loved being on the river as much as possible.  He was an avid NASCAR fan. His children and grandchildren were his world, and he was very protective and sensitive about his family.  Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Cynthia Cooler;...

Henry E. Fickling Jr. also known as “Hank” was born in Ridgeland, South Carolina on May 24, 1927, the son of Mr. Henry E. Fickling, Sr. and Mrs. Clyde Horton Fickling, and passed on March 1, 2023, at the age of 95. He was a lifelong resident of Ridgeland where he attended school and graduated in 1945. Soon after graduation he joined the US Navy and served in the Pacific Theater of World War II.  In 1954 Hank graduated from Clemson A&M college with a degree in Animal...

Walter Eugene Hadwin IV, 25, of Hardeeville, SC entered into peace on February 22, 2023, at his home. He was born in Beaufort, SC on August 21, 1997, the son of the late Walter Eugene Hadwin Jr. and Angela Simmons Hadwin.   Walter was raised in Levy, SC and graduated from Royal Live Oaks Academy. He had a passion for car racing and won several titles at Oglethorpe Speedway. He was a skilled auto body technician and worked for Earl’s Bodyshop. He loved to go hunting and fishing....

        Sanford Joseph Elton, 48, of Springfield, GA passed away Monday, February 20, 2023. He was born on May 10, 1974, in Savannah, GA to Ms. Cheryl Copeland Elton and the late Mr. William Hugh Elton, Jr.     Sanford was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield, and worked for the City of Pooler, GA for over 25 years as a Canal Maintenance Supervisor. In his off time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was an avid trapper.  He was a loving...

It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas VanSteenbergh announce his passing on February 17, 2023. Thomas passed away peacefully in his Ridgeland, SC home, with his loving wife at his side.  Thomas was born and raised in New Jersey. Born on September 15, 1940, in Teaneck, he was the son of Howard and Rosemary Moran VanSteenbergh. He served in the United States Army, and was stationed in Fort Gordon, Georgia.  He attended Cooper Union Art School in New York City, and...

     Landy David Thomas, 62, of Hardeeville, SC passed away on February 14, 2023. He was born on September 13, 1960, in Beaufort, SC to Mrs. Margaret Benton Thomas and the late Mr. Roy Thomas, Jr.      Landy worked for twenty years at Kitchen Equipment in Bluffton, SC for Marty Greene.      Left to cherish his memory along with his mother are two sisters, Mary Douglas (Dan), Ann Marie Roberts (Dean) and several nieces and...

Kevin Leon Butler, 64, of Hardeeville SC, Passed away on February 9, 2023. He was born in Warner Robins GA, on May 13, 1958, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn and Louise Padgett Butler. Mr. Butler worked at Dixie Crystal Sugar Refinery and was a loving husband, father, and brother. Left to cherish his memory are his wife: Nancy Butler, three sons, Eric, Craig, and Brandon Butler, two brothers, Doug Butler (Louise), Neal Butler (Rhonda), one sister, Phyllis Butler (Danny McKenzie), three...

   Roy Eugene Hall, 64, of Bluffton, SC passed away on February 9, 2023. He was born in Columbus, OH on November 29, 1958, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. and Clara Perry Hall.    Mr. Hall was a lifelong cattleman and ranched from California to Montana. His hobbies included fishing, sports, and camping. Roy loved his Lord and his church, Coosawhatchie Baptist Church in Coosawhatchie, SC where he served as an usher.    Left to cherish his memory are his...