All Obituaries

Melissa Anne Lilly, 55, of Dorchester, wife of Kevin Eugene Lilly, entered into eternal rest of Saturday, August 8, 2026, at her residence.  A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, August 20, 2026, with Pastor Craig Crosby officiating. The family will receive friends an hour before the service. Melissa was born on January 22, 1971, in Rochester, New York, and she was the daughter of the late Charles Carlyll Sigl and Linda Kent Sigl.  She was a 1989 graduate of Penfield ...

Frances Paula Lodwick Metts,87, passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2026. Frances was born November 4, 1938 in Jacksonville, Florida, the daughter of Frank Henry Lodwick and Mildred Coker Lodwick. Frances’ family moved to St.George, SC in 1955, and opened Lodwick’s Restaurant, where she met the love of her life. In August of 1957 she married Jackie Metts and became a proud Air Force wife, following him around the country and world throughout his military career. After his ...

Robert Hampton (Bob) Tolson, 95, of Aiken, husband of Marion Howell Tolson, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Bob was born on January 29, 1931, in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Hampton Roosevelt Tolson and Margaret Williams Tolson.  Bob grew up in Maryland where he attended Maryland Public Schools.  Bob joined the United States Navy at an early age.  He served aboard the destroyer, USS Vesole during the Korean War.  Bob loved his country and ...

The late L.N. and Mildred Hilton gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Patsy LaVera Hilton on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1956. Her father nicknamed her “Rabbit.”  On July 24, 2026 she joined her late parents in their heavenly home.  Patsy is survived by her two sisters, Deborah (Bill) Behie and Janet Hilton. Her nephews, Nathan (Lauren) Behie and Jimmy (Melissa) Behie.  She is also survived by five great nieces, two great nephews and two great, great ...

Benny C. Gillette, 63, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM at Edisto Church of God with Rev. Richard Roberts and Brother Mike officiating.  Burial will follow in the Givhans Pentecostal Holiness Church.  Pallbearers will be Rodney Creel, Irvin Muckenfuss, T.J. Muckenfuss, Simon Muckenfuss and Tommy Lee Creel. Benny was born on January 11, 1963, in Summerville, a son of Janie Mae Creel ...

Mendel Ray Roberts,88, of Saint George entered eternal rest on July 10, 2026. He was born January 14,1938 to Right William Roberts and Effie Lemacks Roberts of Walterboro.   Mendel married Margie Uldene Buchanan on May 29,1960.  Mendel worked in the automotive industry for over 40 years and served in the SC National Guard. He was a member of Old Saint George Baptist Church. Mendel was also a member of Masonic Lodge 61. He enjoyed working in his garden, visiting with his ...

Patricia Lynn Crook of St. George, widower of Barry Jay Crook passed peacefully at her home on July 8, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Lynn was born November 25, 1958 in Greenville SC. She was the daughter of the late Paul (Mary Byrd) Hazle and Mary Tiller Hazle. She was a graduate of St. George high school class of 1977 and Anderson College class of 1979. Lynn served in many roles throughout her lifetime both professionally and voluntarily assisting in multiple financial roles. She ...

Dateline:  Harleyville Doris Fairfax Griffith, 86, widow of Richard M. Griffith entered into eternal rest on July 2, 2026, in Roper Berkeley Hospital after an extended illness. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Harleyville with Pastor Jamie Cribb and Reverend Thomas Cousins officiating. Burial will follow in the Harleyville Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday evening from 5:00-7:00 PM at Bryant Funeral Home, St. George.  Pallbearers ...

Angela Huff Chinners, wife of Perry Boyd Chinners, of Reevesville, entered into eternal rest suddenly on July 4, 2026, at her home after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, July 6, 2026, in the Reevesville Baptist Church with Rev. Jakie Walters officiating. Burial will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery, Reevesville. Pallbearers will be Bert Judy, Jimmy Chinners, Joey Mizell, Jamey Fender, Kevin LaPiene and Chase Kennedy. The family will receive friends an hour ...

Michael "Happy Mike" Norman Minus, of Reevesville, widower of Shirley M. Minus, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Haskell Parler officiating.  Inurnment will follow in the St. George Cemetery. The family will receive friends an hour before the service. “Happy Mike" was born on October 3, 1954, and the son of the late Isaac ...