All Obituaries

Gregory K. Hawkins was born on January 28, 1956, in Ormond Beach,  Florida to George and Lucille Postell Hawkins. He departed this life on September 19, 2026.  He lived a Christian life and enjoyed helping others whenever he could. He wanted to be a Chaplin. He learned to play a guitar, he served in the United States Army Security Guard, and he loved reading his Bible. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Gerald Hawkins, and George Hawkins and sisters, Wanda Hawkins and ...

Ruben Boatwright Jr. was born April 3, 1954, in Williams, South Carolina to the late Ruben Boatwright, Sr. and Virginia Newton Boatwright and raised by his grandparents, the lateArthur and Janie Singleton Boatwright. He entered into eternal rest on September 8, 2026, at MUSC Health in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He attended the public schools in Colleton County and graduated from Ruffin High School in 1972. After graduation he joined the ...

Lue Bertha Ford was born January 25, 1938 to the late Edward and Florrie Bell Ford. She was the oldest in a family of ten children: Carrie Ada Ree, Edward, Jr., Aretha, Richmond, Amos, Robert, Eugene and Cynthia. Lue Bertha traded her earthly home to eternal rest on Monday night, August 10, 2026 at Trident Medical Hospital, Charleston, SC with her family by her side. During her childhood years, she attended St. John Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Youmans. There she developed a ...

Deacon John Wesley "JW" Alls, Jr., born on March 8, 1940, in Allendale County, South Carolina, to the late John Wesley Alls, Sr. and Arrie Mae Robinson Alls. From his earlier years, faith would become an important foundation in his life. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his Savior and became a baptized member of Antioch Christian Church, DOC. His Love for God was reflected in his many years of faithful service to his church and community. He served as President of the ...

Joyce was born on March 15, 1985. She lived her life with warmth, faith, and an unwavering devotion to the people she loved. On August 3, 2026, Joyce passed away at the age of 41, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love, compassion, and cherished memories. A beloved daughter, loving wife, devoted mother and stepmother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and cherished friend, Joyce was a beacon of light whose warmth and compassion touched the lives of so many. To know Joyce was to know a ...

Mrs. Charlotte McDuffie, affectionately known as “Sista,” was born on October 9, 1948, in Bishopville, South Carolina, to the late Harry and Frances Dixon Williams. On July 28, 2026, she ascended to heaven from the comfort of her home. Charlotte was educated in the Lee County public school system and later relocated to Newark, New Jersey, where she started her family. She was employed for 20 years at Baby-Land Nursery and Childcare in Newark. In 2018, she returned ...

Sidney Way, son of the late David Way and Bessie Sally Way, was born February 11, 1957. On July 11, 2026, at Edisto Post Acute in Orangeburg, South Carolina, he completed his earthly journey and entered into eternal rest. Sidney received his education in Colleton County and later pursued further studies at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College in the area of Welding. He used those skills, along with his natural ability and work ethic, in his employment as a ...

Benjamin Tyrone Jakes, lovingly known as "Benji," was born on July 2, 1973, to the late Benjamin Jakes Jr. and Katherine Breland Jakes. He entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Benji attended Walterboro High School, where he was a proud member of the Class of 1992. During his school years, he enjoyed singing in the honor chorus and playing basketball, forming lifelong friendships and memories. He would tell you ‘I’M A BULLDOG.”  Benji ...

Tyson Darrell Bomar, age 47, of Walterboro, South Carolina was born on April 26, 1979, in Walterboro, South Carolina, to Lucretia Garrett and James Johns. He passed away on July 5th, 2026 at Trident Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina.   Tyson attended the public schools in Colleton County. Tyson’s life was rich with love and connection. We choose to remember his creative drawings and his protective nature. Tyson had dreams of becoming a tattoo artist. The moments ...

A radiant light has gone out on this side of heaven, but its warmth will forever shine in our hearts. A devoted father and treasured loved one, he lived a life full of love, laughter, and grace. On the morning of Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 6:23 a.m., God and his angels called Johnny Jo’Nathan Williams, Jr. affectionately known as “Dudis,” to his precious eternal rest CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia. Johnny was loved and cherished by many. He was born ...