Recent Obituaries
Minima McCaul Rust
Sep 8, 2025
Minima Lillian McCaul Rust, 82, of Leesville, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. Born in Merritt Island, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Margaret Elizabeth McCaul. Minima was a member of Christ Community Church. She found great joy in working outdoors, tending to her flower beds and garden. Minima found joy in the kitchen, where...
Cameron Blake Marlowe
Sep 8, 2025
Cameron Blake Marlowe, 31, of Ridge Spring, entered into rest on September 8, 2025. Born in Aiken, South Carolina, on July 8, 1994, he was a son of Charles Edward Jordan and Candy Marlowe Barnes. Cameron was a member of Wagener Pentecostal Church and worked for SF&E Farms. In his free time, Cameron enjoyed tattooing and found ultimate joy in...
Jerry Richardson Koon
Sep 7, 2025
Jerry Richardson Koon, 72, of Leesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Listen Clide and Amanda Caroline Koon. He was married to the late Gwen Koon. Jerry loved hunting and fishing, but nothing brought him greater joy than time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is...
Frank Levern Maroney
Sep 6, 2025
Frank Levern Maroney, 66, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Born in Prosperity, SC, he was the son of the late James Wesley and Saluda Whittle Maroney. Frank was a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and worked as a respiratory therapist team leader. A proud Clemson Tiger, Frank especially loved football season and could...
James Perry McManus
Sep 3, 2025
James McManus, 67, of Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. Born on April 4, 1958, he was the son of James W. McManus and the late Margie McManus. James lived a life full of love, laughter, and the simple joys that meant the most to him. James was a man who found his greatest peace in...
Annette Lybrand
Sep 2, 2025
Annette Lybrand, 56, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Born in Prosperity, SC, she was the daughter of James and Phyllis Lybrand. Annette was a quiet soul who found joy in the simple things of life. She loved spending time at home, reading, and caring for her beloved cat. She is survived by her parents; brother,...
Gladys Waters Matthews
Aug 30, 2025
Gladys Waters Matthews, 91, of Batesburg, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Born in Lexington County, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Hattie Ione Orender Waters. She was married to the late Alfred B. Matthews. She was a devoted member of Sardis Baptist Church and faithfully cared for the Cleve Matthews Cemetery. She was a talented...
Alvin Malom Butler
Aug 30, 2025
Alvin Malom Butler, 84, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Self Regional Healthcare.
He was born in Saluda County on August 11, 1941 to Alvin L. and Edna Crouch Butler. He attended Saluda High School, Class of 1959, where he was on the baseball team. After high school, Al joined the US Navy in July 1959, and served at the...
Gwendoyln Grizzle Power
Aug 29, 2025
Gwen G. Power, 81, of Monetta, passed away on August 29, 2025, after many years of health challenges. Born on April 12, 1944, in Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie O’Rell and Gladys Williams Grizzle. Gwen spent her childhood years in Alabama and Florida before attending Miami University, where she earned her undergraduate degree. She later moved...
Wayne Matthews
Aug 28, 2025
Wayne Matthews, 55, of Saluda, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Born and raised in Saluda, he was the son of the late Virginia Proctor Autry and the grandson of the late Shelton and May Watson Proctor.
Wayne was a 1988 graduate of Wardlaw Academy. His love for flying began at an early age. At just 14, he started working...
Lester Corder
Aug 25, 2025
Lester Corder, 67, of Leesville, SC, transitioned to his eternal home on August 25, 2025. Lester was the son of the late Billy Corder and Leona Miller Temples. Lester retired from Prysmian Group of Lexington, SC, and enjoyed classic cars, watching a good movie (especially a good western), and searching for antiques with his beloved wife. Surviving is his wife,...
Beverly B. Jackson
Aug 20, 2025
Beverly Bodie Jackson, 79, of Pelion, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Thomas O. Bodie and Reta Mae Bodie. A lifelong resident of Pelion, Beverly graduated from Pelion High School in 1964 and was always active in her community. She was married to her high...
Kimberly Shealy Wright
Aug 19, 2025
Kimberly Jane “Kimi” Shealy Wright, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born in Columbia on September 15, 1959 and was the daughter of Mary Jane Paxton Shealy and the late Kimball Emanuel Shealy.
Kimi was a graduate of Gilbert High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree from Newberry College, as...
Doris McDaniel Woods
Aug 14, 2025
Doris McDaniel Woods, 81, of Lexington, entered her Heavenly home on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Born on August 7, 1944, she was the daughter of the late James Vernon and Doris Melba Rose McDaniel. Doris was the devoted wife of the late Jackson Lee Woods. A faithful member of Edmund First Baptist Church, Mrs. Woods served as a Sunday School...
Audie Dane Gunter
Aug 10, 2025
Audie Dane Gunter, 77, of Lexington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Born on January 20, 1948, in Lexington County, he was the youngest son of the late Venson and Juanita Daye Gunter. Audie loved and cared for his family deeply, and spending time often outdoors, whether working, relaxing, or simply taking in the...
Jessica Nicole Oswald
Aug 7, 2025
Jessica Nicole Oswald, 51, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, on June 13, 1974, she was the daughter of Phyllis Craps Douglas, and Marvin Oswald. Jessica lived a life full of love, creativity, and dedication. A talented Loan Administrator, Jessica was known for her attention to detail and commitment to her work....
Judy Gail Matte
Aug 7, 2025
Judy Gail Shirey Matte, 76, of Prosperity, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025.Born in Vallejo, California, Judy was the daughter of the late Earl J. and Emma Jene Fenton Shirey. She was the beloved wife of the late Vinest Matte, Jr. Judy worked as an administrative assistant in the Florida school system and had a passion for sewing.
Surviving are...
Dwight Oneal Clark
Aug 4, 2025
Dwight Oneal Clark, 73, of Leesville, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. Born in Batesburg, SC, he was a son of the late Jack and Ophelia Blackwell Clark. Dwight was the proud owner of Newberry Vacuum and Sewing Center from 1982 until his retirement in 2001. Later, he continued working as a freight manager with Dollar Tree. He especially...
Denise Nicole Tardiff
Jul 30, 2025
Nicole "Nikki" Tardiff, 55, of Batesburg, SC, passed away on July 30, 2025. Born in Lexington, SC, she was the beloved daughter of Judith Lowman, and Dayton Odell Shealy.
Nikki had a deep love for animals and devoted her life to caring for them as a veterinary technician. She found peace and joy in the outdoors, whether it was tending to...
Donald Jerome Shealy
Jul 30, 2025
Donald "Donnie" Jerome Shealy, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, at the age of 57. Born on November 22, 1967, in Prosperity, South Carolina, he was a son to the late Richard and Loreita Bedenbaugh Shealy. Donnie was a dedicated employee at Amick Farms where he worked in maintenance, showcasing his...
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