Obituaries

Williamston, SC – Joseph “Joe” Paul Palmer, 55, husband of Beverly Soloski Palmer, died Thursday, November 17, 2016.  Born in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of Robert E. Lee Palmer and Helen Podsedly Palmer. He was formerly employed with Burroughs, Inc. in Ohio.  In addition to his wife of the home and parents of Williamston, he is survived...

Robert D. Beck, age 49, passed away suddenly November 20, 2016.  Beloved husband of Karen (nee O’Boyle).  Loving father of Stephanie Beck, Phillip Beck and Colleen Beck.  Also survived by his parents, Dale & Lois Beck; brothers, Brian C (Kathleen) Beck and Dennis W. (Stacey) Beck; in-laws, Robert & Jean O’Boyle; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles...

Virginia Eschen (nee Doak), age 93, passed away November 21, 2016. Loving mother of Kathleen (Daniel) Prater and Robert (Deborah) Eschen. Beloved grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton, and three brothers. Private family services will be held.

DWIGHT P. LOTZ “Smokey”, 73 of Brunswick, passed away surrounded by family. Smokey loved boating, riding his Harley, fishing, and hunting; but especially spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Joanne (nee Blasko); son, Dean P. Lotz (Shelly); and grandchildren, Andrew P. Lotz (Hope Valentine Swigonski) and Justine Lotz. Please join the family...

Janet Stender (nee Lewis), age 76, passed away November 7, 2016. Loving mother of James (Susan) Galler and the late Tracey Galler; grandmother of Nicholas & Ryan Galler; sister of Joyce Moore (David). At Janet’s request, there will be no services. Bollinger Funeral Services of Brunswick assisted with arrangements.

MURRAY L. HILTZ, SR., age 85 of Grafton, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Adele (nee Cichy); children, Debra Ann Durrell, Donna Marie Picione (Marc), Murray Lindsay Hiltz, Jr., Diane Ellen VanNostran, Mark Ross Hiltz (Linda), and Malcolm Scott Hiltz (Tracy); 12 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. Murray was...