All Obituaries

Mr. Herbert Hodges, Jr. was born November 30, 1943. He was the oldest of the late Herbert Hodges, Sr. and the late Merlene Hodges. He entered eternal rest on Monday, September 13, 2021 at the J & T Residential Care Facility in Hampton, South Carolina. He grew up and was educated in the public schools of Colleton County. He was a member of the Springtown United Methodist Church. He served as a member of the Male Chorus and United Methodist Men. He worked for the Dye Plant and Georgia...

Sonny Council, the son of the late Marion and Carrie Council, was born on July 18, 1935. On Thursday, September 9, 2021, Sonny received a call from God,  to come home and take his rest, at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina.   He  was educated in the Dorchester County Public  School System. Sonny was raised up  in St. John Baptist Church, where his family attended, and his father was Chairman of the Board. He fellowshipped with various...

Diane Aiken, the daughter of the late Josh Aiken Sr. and the late Evelyn Williams Aiken, was born on June 12, 1952. Early in the morning of September 8, 2021, Diane and the Lord had a conversation. Diane’s time on earth with family and friends was ending and a new life was beginning.        Ms. Aiken was born and educated in Colleton County and later on attended Beaufort Technical College. While there, she took up cosmetology. She also worked as a...

Jessica Monique Sheftall,  "Jessie"  as we loved to call her and "Auntie" to her nieces was born on November 23, 1985 at 7:35 P.M. to Yasmin Peake and Jerry Sheftall, Sr. at  Beaufort Memorial Hospital  in Beaufort, South Carolina. She entered into  eternal rest on September 2, 2021. She graduated from Jasper County High School and went to college soon after. She finally settled into Hotel Management and she  thrived and excelled in it. She...

Sonya Latasha Grant Smith, the daughter of the late Herbert Lee Grant and Mary M. Dukes Washington, was born July 18,1963, in Walterboro, South Carolina. She entered into eternal rest on September 1, 2021, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, South Carolina. The youngest of eleven children, she received her formal education in the schools of Colleton County and graduated from Walterboro High School in 1981. Her desire to advance in her career and life, prompted her to further her...

The world just lost one of the few remaining Montford Point Marines.  Mr./Elder/Sergeant Samuel L. Belton, USMC, 97, passed peacefully on August 30, 2021.  A long-time resident of Walterboro, SC, Samuel Belton spent his final days at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, in Charleston, SC. Originating from a hip fracture, Mr. Belton’s hospitalization became a four-month battle with difficult and painful health issues.  Throughout this time, Mr. Belton remained...

Ms. Megee Antwa Broughton, 52, was born on August 25, 1969 in Manhattan, New York. She was the daughter of Mr. Roberto O'Neil and the late Ms. Venetha Broughton. She departed this life on August 28, 2021 at her residence in Walterboro, South Carolina. Ms. Megee A. Broughton, affectionately known as Ganna was outgoing, loving, and willing to lend a helping hand to anyone. She gave her life to Christ and accepted God as her personal Savior. She attended the Holy Temple Church in...

Carl Rivers, Sr.,  son of the late Oliver and Dorothy Rivers, was born on February 8, 1949 in Colleton County. He departed his earthly life on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Trident  Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina. Carl was raised in the Ruffin Community. He was educated in the Colleton County Public School System and graduated from Ruffin High School with the Class of 1969. In his early years, he joined the Beulah Baptist Church where he was a faithful and dedicated...

Kimberly Kanish Grant, “Kem,” the daughter of Lester Robertson, Sr. and Rosemary Grant, was born on September 9, 1976, in Walterboro, South Carolina. She entered into eternal rest on August 25, 2021, at Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, South Carolina. Having attended the public schools of Colleton County, Kem graduated from Walterboro High School with the Class of 1994. After completing high school, she continued to further her education at USC Salkehatchie in Walterboro....

Mrs. Lillie Ruth Dalton, daughter of the late Marion and Flossey Williams was born on August 17, 1931 in Canadys, South Carolina. She entered into eternal rest on August 24, 2021, at her residence. She was a longtime member of Springtown United Methodist Church in Springtown, South Carolina. She was a Seamstress and enjoyed doing her work diligently. Lillie Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Dalton, Sr.  and daughter, Rosemary Dalton. She leaves behind to cherish her...