All Obituaries

Mae Jane Kirkland, 88, wife of the late James Robert Kirkland, died Sunday, October 10, 2021 after a period of declining health.  She was a daughter of the late Robert Allen Rigsby and Geneva Virginia Gaither Rigsby Mrs. Kirkland was a retired Lunchroom Supervisor for  the Bamberg County School System and a member of St. John's Baptist Church and a member of the American Legion. She is survived by two sons; James A Kirkland and Robert Kirkland, two daughters, Virginia Hammond...

James C. Kearse, Jr. of Olar died after an extended illness on October 3, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Olar, SC on September 4, 1932.  Mr. Kearse was a son of the late James C. Kearse, Sr and Clara Herlong Kearse. Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years Joyce Taylor Kearse and two daughters Debbie (Michael) Waltz of Goose Creek, SC and Lynne (Stephen) Harris of Barnwell, SC.   One grandson, James Chatham Harris of Twin Falls,...

Alton Eric Goolsby, 33, died Sunday, October 3, 2021 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.   He was a son of  Alton Eddie Bunch and Lisa Jane Goolsby. Mr Goolsby is survived by his son, Connor Wisher, and three daughters, Khloe Goolsby ,Khenzlee Goolsby ,Anna Goolsby, his parents.  Additional survivors are his three sisters, Jill Goolsby, Jessica Glover and Tori Bunch, his grandmother, Julia Bryant, three nephews, Brady ,Braxxdon, Riley and two nieces,...

William “Bill” Howard Hyatt, 66 years old, husband of Patty L. Hyatt, passed away peacefully in his home in Gilbert, SC on Sunday, October 3, 2021, after a period of declining health. He was a son of the late Donald and Johnnie Sue Hyatt of Bamberg, SC. Bill was born March 7, 1955, in Clanton, AL. He served with honor in the United States Air Force, and later moved to South Carolina, where he enjoyed the remainder of his life with his friends and family. He married Patty in...

John Russell Blocker, Sr. 96 husband of Elneta Anderson Blocker died Tuesday, September 21, 2021 after a period of declining health.  He was a son of the late Fred Blocker and Lula Morris Blocker. Mr. Blocker was a former Magistrate for Bamberg County and was the retired owner of Blocker Grocery in Bamberg for more than fifty plus years.  He was a very active member of Bamberg First Baptist Church. He served in the US Navy during World War II, he was a Gunner’s Mate Third...

Mr. Jeffrey M.Johnson husband of Kathleen H. Johnson, 68, died Sunday, September 19, 2021 after a period of declining health.  He was a son of the late Edward Johnson and Genevieve Power Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a former employee of Bamberg County and was a Trucker for more than 40 years.  He had a passion for sports. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen H. Johnson, two sons, Michael Johnson, Joseph Johnson and a step-son Ronald Woodard and three grandchildren.  Additional...

Glenn Richard "Ricky" Cope, died Tuesday,September 14, 2021 from Cardiac complication.  He was a son of the late Glenn Willard Cope and Clara Ann Jameson. Mr. Cope was a retired Electrician.  He enjoyed camping and fishing and was a loving father. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer L. Cope-Jobe (Steve), one sister, Patricia Cope and a brother, Brian Cope. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the South End Cemetery in Bamberg,...

Robert Daniel Steedley, 54, died Monday, August 16, 2021 after an extended illness.  He was a son of the late Daniel Preston Steedley and Jewel Ann Young Steedley. Mr.Steedley was a  member of Canaan Baptist Church and served many years in the National Guard. He is survived by three sons, Preston (Rachel) Steedley, Daniel Steedley, and Casey Steedley; one daughter, Audrey (Mike) Downey.  Additional survivors are four grandchildren, Jordan and Joseph Arrens, Christopher Smith...

Ernestine Langdale Drawdy, 86, wife of the late Billy E. Drawdy died August 3, 2021 after a brief illness.  She was a daughter of the late Kenneth Langdale, Sr. and Mary Frey Langdale. Mrs Drawdy was born in Winder, GA and graduated from the Walterboro High School.  After her graduation she married in 1953 and moved to Bamberg.  Mrs Drawdy was retired from the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service, USDA and has been a lifelong resident of Bamberg and a Member of...

Judy Lynette Lyons, 69, died Saturday, July 31, 2021 after a extended period of declining health.  She was a daughter of the late Herbert Gregory Nix and Runette Joyner Nix. Mrs. Lyons attended Open Door Baptist Church and was know to all as " Nanny Judy".  She was a loving grandmother to her two grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Furtick Jones (Chris) a step-daughter, Cindy Lyons Dyches (Jamie) and a step-son Eddie Lyons, two sisters, Carrie...