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Mrs. Catherine Ann Kinard Heape, 84, wife of the late Homer Heape, of McMillan Road in Brunson, passed away Friday evening, October 21, 2022 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Heape was born November 5, 1937 in Colleton County, a daughter of the late Joe Duncan Kinard and Ethel Breland Kinard. She worked in the Cafeteria at Brunson Elementary School until her retirement, and was a member of the Sandy Run Baptist Church. Surviving are: Her son, William Heape of Hampton; grandson: Justin W. Heape of Hampton; two brothers: W. Dennis Kinard (Nancy) of Walterboro, Charles Delo Kinard (Martha) of Knoxville; and a sister: Helen Kinard of Walterboro, along with many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Heape...

Mrs. Catherine Ann Kinard Heape, 84, wife of the late Homer Heape, of McMillan Road in Brunson, passed away Friday evening, October 21, 2022 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Heape was born November 5, 1937 in Colleton County, a daughter of the late Joe Duncan Kinard and Ethel Breland Kinard. She worked in the Cafeteria at Brunson Elementary School until her retirement, and was a member of the Sandy Run Baptist Church. Surviving are: Her son, William Heape of Hampton; grandson: Justin W. Heape of Hampton; two brothers: W. Dennis Kinard (Nancy) of Walterboro, Charles Delo Kinard (Martha) of Knoxville; and a sister: Helen Kinard of Walterboro, along with many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Heape...

James Thomas Preston Friday , 37, of Varnville, SC Saturday October 15. Peeples-Rhoden.

Willis Anthony Bowers , 59, of Varnville, SC Friday October 14. Peeples-Rhoden.

Mrs. Virginia Crapse DeLoache, (102) of the Lena Community near Estill, died Friday September 30, 2022 at the John Edward Harter Nursing Center in Fairfax. She was the widow of Marion Wilson DeLoache Sr., the love of her life and was married March 11, 1939. Born in Lena August 22, 1920, she was the daughter of Guy Hoyt Crapse and Bena Long Crapse. Mrs. DeLoache graduated from Estill High School in 1937 and was employed as a Telephone Operator, and Bookkeeper, and had worked with her sister Lillian Thomas at Hampton Furniture and Gas Company until her mid-90s. She was a member of Lawtonville Baptist Church, and Enjoyed Nascar, Genealogy, Flowers/Gardening, Cooking and Baking, along with...

Mr. Randolph Warren Polk of Main Street in Varnville, died Sunday morning in the Hampton Regional Medical Center. Mr. Polk was born August 17, 1930 in Varnville, a son of the late Russell Elliott Polk and Venie Cook Polk. He had retired from the Tool and Die Department at Westinghouse, and later along with his wife owned and operated Polk's Grocery Store in Frog Hollow near Varnville. He had severed in the Army, was past President of the local Union at Westinghouse, and had served as Fire Chief with the Varnville Fire Department. Surviving are: Sons: David Alen Polk of Spartanburg, and Marcus Randall Polk and wife June of Winnsboro; Grandchildren: Sara Danielle Polk Tingler, Jackie Talbert...

Harry Herbert Sullivan , 85, of Fairfax, SC Saturday September 24. Peeples-Rhoden.

Mrs. Ruth O'Quinn DeLoach, 89, of Hampton, South Carolina passed away peacefully at her home the morning of Saturday, September 17th, 2022. Born September 30th, 1932 in Tillman, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Newton Elijah O'Quinn and Anna Rebecca Givens O'Quinn. She was a loving mother, wife, and sister and a devoted Christian. A member of Varnville First Baptist Church, she had been active in many activities and committees. Mrs. DeLoach was also active with the American Cancer Society and local Relay for Life. Surviving are: her husband, Thomas Ralph DeLoach of Hampton; her children, Thom DeLoach and wife Pam of Stone Mountain, Georgia, Wes DeLoach of Aiken, and Donna...

Mary Peeples, 95, passed away August 27, 2022 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Services will be held at Sandhill Baptist Church, Varnville, SC on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 2:30 with burial to follow at Sandhill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will occur prior to the service in the church social hall beginning at 1:30. Arrangements will be managed by Peeples?Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton, SC. Mary was born September 7, 1926 in Yemassee, SC the daughter of Cornelious and Irene Gibson Murdaugh. After her mother's death in 1938 her uncle and aunt, Harold and Carrie Sineath, came to help take care of the family. She lived most of her life in Early Branch part...

Mary Peeples, 95, passed away August 27, 2022 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Services will be held at Sandhill Baptist Church, Varnville, SC on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 2:30 with burial to follow at Sandhill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will occur prior to the service in the church social hall beginning at 1:30. Arrangements will be managed by Peeples?Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton, SC. Mary was born September 7, 1926 in Yemassee, SC the daughter of Cornelious and Irene Gibson Murdaugh. After her mother's death in 1938 her uncle and aunt, Harold and Carrie Sineath, came to help take care of the family. She lived most of her life in Early Branch part...

Mary Peeples, 95, passed away August 27, 2022 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Services will be held at Sandhill Baptist Church, Varnville, SC on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 2:30 with burial to follow at Sandhill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will occur prior to the service in the church social hall beginning at 1:30. Arrangements will be managed by Peeples?Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton, SC. Mary was born September 7, 1926 in Yemassee, SC the daughter of Cornelious and Irene Gibson Murdaugh. After her mother's death in 1938 her uncle and aunt, Harold and Carrie Sineath, came to help take care of the family. She lived most of her life in Early Branch part...

Mary Peeples, 95, passed away August 27, 2022 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Services will be held at Sandhill Baptist Church, Varnville, SC on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 2:30 with burial to follow at Sandhill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will occur prior to the service in the church social hall beginning at 1:30. Arrangements will be managed by Peeples?Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton, SC. Mary was born September 7, 1926 in Yemassee, SC the daughter of Cornelious and Irene Gibson Murdaugh. After her mother's death in 1938 her uncle and aunt, Harold and Carrie Sineath, came to help take care of the family. She lived most of her life in Early Branch part...

Mrs. Annette Thomas Mole, wife of Marvin Mole of Varnville, died Monday morning at her residence. Mrs. Mole was born August 27, 1940, in Hampton, SC, to the late Lockwood S. Thomas, Sr. and Vennie Rentz Thomas. She was a graduate of Wade Hampton High School in 1958 and attended Winthrop College. She married Marvin Mole on February 19, 1961. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and treasurer for the Hampton County Heart Association for five years. Mrs. Mole was a member of the Hampton First Baptist Church, where she put her love for Christ into teaching Sunday School, working the Clothes Closet and singing in the Choir. Mrs. Mole worked for the State of South Carolina as a...

Martha Julia (Hay) Brewster, age 86, passed away on July 27, 2022, at her home in Varnville, SC. Mrs. Brewster was born January 29, 1936, in Mocksville, NC, to the late Carroll Gordon Hay and Dorothy Adams Hay, and moved to Hampton County with her family at a young age. She was a graduate of Varnville High School. Mrs. Brewster was a talented seamstress, working in Charleston for many years at The Bandbox and Anne's Dress Shop, as well as sewing for private clients from near and far. She was a loving mother to her two daughters, devoted to her family, and a generous woman known for her kindness. She married David R. Brewster in Charleston, SC, on January 24, 1989, and retired to the...

Martha Julia (Hay) Brewster, age 86, passed away on July 27, 2022, at her home in Varnville, SC. Mrs. Brewster was born January 29, 1936, in Mocksville, NC, to the late Carroll Gordon Hay and Dorothy Adams Hay, and moved to Hampton County with her family at a young age. She was a graduate of Varnville High School. Mrs. Brewster was a talented seamstress, working in Charleston for many years at The Bandbox and Anne's Dress Shop, as well as sewing for private clients from near and far. She was a loving mother to her two daughters, devoted to her family, and a generous woman known for her kindness. She married David R. Brewster in Charleston, SC, on January 24, 1989, and retired to the...

Mary Ellen Altman Cook , 76, of Hampton, SC Saturday July 23. Peeples-Rhoden.

Louise Jarrell McAlhaney , 91, of Varnville, SC Saturday July 9. Peeples-Rhoden.

Mr. David Lucas Poston of Poston Drive in Yemassee, died Sunday morning at his residence. Mr. Poston was born Sept. 13, 1960 in Hampton, a son of Lucas and Patsy Davis Poston. He was the General Roadmaster for CSX Railroad, and was a member of the Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge #196. Mr. Poston was a member of the Yemassee Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and R.A. leader. He was a great leader and devoted volunteer in his community. Surviving besides his Mother of Hampton are: His Wife: Lori Goodwin Poston of Yemassee; Daughter: Jennifer Poston Sherman of Florence; Sisters: Carol Ann Pitman of Hampton, Laura Eaddy of Charleston and Brana Freeman and Husband Gary of Varnville;...

David Lucas Poston , 61, of Yemassee, SC Sunday July 3. Peeples-Rhoden.

Mr. David Lucas Poston of Poston Drive in Yemassee, died Sunday morning at his residence. Mr. Poston was born Sept. 13, 1960 in Hampton, a son of Lucas and Patsy Davis Poston. He was the General Roadmaster for CSX Railroad, and was a member of the Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge #196. Mr. Poston was a member of the Yemassee Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and R.A. leader. He was a great leader and devoted volunteer in his community. Surviving besides his Mother of Hampton are: His Wife: Lori Goodwin Poston of Yemassee; Daughter: Jennifer Poston Sherman of Florence; Sisters: Carol Ann Pitman of Hampton, Laura Eaddy of Charleston and Brana Freeman and Husband Gary of Varnville;...

On June 28, 2022, Mrs. Helen Charlene Barnes Barrett, the lady that touched each and every person that she came in contact with, left this life for a far bigger and more beautiful dance floor. Charlene was born in Savannah on February 10, 1943. She was the first of four daughters of the late Charles Peeples Barnes and Helen Halford Barnes Ross, of Estill, South Carolina. She graduated from Estill High School in 1960. After a short run at Columbia College, she married her high school sweetheart, Holbrook Youmans, Sr. They were married 19 years and had four children. During this time Charlene worked for Floyd County Board of Education in Rome, Georgia and John Deere in Ridgeland, SC. She...