Recent Obituaries
George Bruce Amick
Jun 9, 2025
George Bruce Amick, 86, of Leesville, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. Born in Gilbert, SC, he was the son of the late Clayburn and Eva Rosabell Frick Amick. He was the devoted husband of the late Barbara Ann Oxner Amick, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage filled with love, patience, and unwavering dedication.
Bruce loved God, his...
Marilyn Jean Corder
Jun 6, 2025
Marilyn Jean Corder, 79, of Batesburg, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. Born in Batesburg, South Carolina, she is a daughter of the late M.C. “Amos” and Jewell Senterfeit Heyward. She was the devoted wife of the late Carlisle Vance “C.V.” Corder.
Marilyn was a member of Providence Baptist Church of Gaston, where she was recently baptized by her pastor,...
Ronald Corder
Jun 4, 2025
James "Ronald" Corder, 83, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025. Born on April 1, 1942, he was the son of the late Jack and Virginia Whitlock Corder. Ronald was a devoted member of Ebenezer Southern Methodist Church and previously served as a deacon at Sunnyside Baptist Church, where he dedicated much of his time and energy to...
Linelle Sue Hite
May 31, 2025
Linelle Sue Hite, 72, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025. Born on January 7, 1953, in Columbia, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Ravenelle Gantt and Gwendolyn Hall Lucas. Her passion for life was evident in her love for over-road truck driving, a career she embraced wholeheartedly. Known for her adventurous spirit, she was...
Earline McCary Ricard
May 30, 2025
Gwendolin "Earline" McCary Ricard, 79, of Leesville, SC, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted community member, Earline lived a life marked by compassion, faith, and service to others. Born in Edgefield, South Carolina, Earline was a proud graduate of Strom Thurmond High School. She enjoyed a successful 30-year career with Honeywell, where...
Waitus Dean Bedenbaugh, Sr.
May 29, 2025
The world became dimmer on May 29, 2025, with the passing of Waitus “Dean” Bedenbaugh, Sr. Born on January 23, 1955, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Wilbur and Margarete Bedenbaugh, Dean was truly larger than life. With his charismatic personality, exciting—sometimes exaggerated—stories, and magnanimous spirit, he left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Though a proud longtime resident of Leesville,...
Callie Rose Gantt
May 26, 2025
Callie Rose Gantt, 82, of Batesburg-Leesville, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 26, 2025. Born on December 25, 1942, he was a son of the late Levi and Minnie Lee Quattlebaum Gantt of Batesburg-Leesville. Callie dedicated many years of his life to Sears Roebuck and Company, where he worked as a skilled and trusted service technician until...
Steven Carl Gratzer
May 26, 2025
Steven Carl Gratzer, 76, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025. Born on July 19, 1948, in Butte, Montana, he was a son of the late George and Dolly Heelstone Gratzer.
A proud U.S. Army veteran, Steve dedicated his life to service, first to his country and later to his community as a teacher and librarian. He attended Western...
Nicholas Robert Bottini
May 22, 2025
With deep sorrow and immeasurable love, we announce the passing of Nicholas Robert Bottini, who left us far too soon on May 22, 2025. Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on September 25, 1986, Nick was a beacon of light, warmth, and unwavering kindness in the lives of all who knew him.
Nick made his home in Swansea, South Carolina, where he...
Paula Dean Gunter
May 21, 2025
Paula Dean Cannon Gunter, 75, of Gilbert, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Born in Parrish, Florida, Paula was the daughter of the late William Paul Cannon and Ethel Dean Parrish Cannon. She dedicated 22 years of service as a beloved school bus driver for Lexington School District 1 in Gilbert. Paula had a deep love for horses...
Anne Sanders
May 19, 2025
Anne Brandt Sanders, a beloved resident of Leesville, SC, passed away peacefully at the age of 68, on Monday, May 19, 2025. Born on April 14, 1957, in Haines City, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Joe Fred and Dora Wanda Walter Brandt. Anne was a vibrant soul, cherished by her family, friends, and community. A devoted member...
Belton Decater Clark
May 18, 2025
Belton Decater Clark, 79, of Pelion, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, Belton was the son of the late D.E. Clark and Alma Craft Clark. He was the husband of the late Patsy Smith Clark. Belton was known for his love of cooking and good food, and in earlier years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...
Margaret G. Temples
May 16, 2025
Margaret Goff Temples, 83, of Batesburg, SC, entered into eternal rest on May 16, 2025. Born on October 26, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Lewis F. and Catherine Riddlehoover Goff. Margaret was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was rooted in faith, family, and love. A woman of deep faith, Margaret was a charter...
Mary Lou Barnes
May 16, 2025
Mary Lou Barnes, 74, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Saluda Nursing Home in Saluda, SC. She spent many years working at Amick's Poultry.
She is survived by her husband, William H. “Billy” Barnes; children, Nancy and Jeff Kinard; and three stepchildren, Phyllis Gunter, Tracy Barnes, and Beth Oswald (Nelson). Mary was blessed with a large...
Sylvia Fallaw Maroney
May 14, 2025
Sylvia Jennings Fallaw Maroney, 93, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Born in Batesburg, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Bazzey “Dump” Jennings and Sally Frances Warren Jennings. Sylvia was the beloved wife of the late Turner Fallaw and Cole Maroney. A devoted member of Worship Fellowship Church of God (formerly Batesburg Church...
Glen W Mabus Jr.
May 8, 2025
Glenn W. Mabus, Jr. "G.W", 73, of Batesburg, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late Glenn W. Mabus, Sr. and Wilma Rae Cannon Mabus. Glen was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed farming and horseback riding. He is survived by his brother, Terry Mabus; niece, Mandlynn Deluca; nephew, Wade Mabus,...
Grady Rowe Sr.
May 2, 2025
Grady Rowe Sr.,76, of Ward passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025. Born on July 30, 1948, in Batesburg, he was a son of the late David and Eunice Goff Rowe. Grady dedicated his career to working with a tree company. His joy for nature didn’t end with his workday; he found great happiness in simple pleasures, like spending time...
Sara "Agnes" Rodgers Goff
Apr 28, 2025
Sara Agnes Rodgers Goff went home to be with the Lord at the age of 88 on Monday, April 28, 2025.
Agnes was born in Saluda County, a daughter of the late Cagey Fleming and Sara Gertrude Hallman Rodgers. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, S. Donald Goff; youngest brother, Stephen Rodgers; and son-in-law, Freddie Beck.
Agnes was a...
Margaret Randall Harmon
Apr 26, 2025
Margaret Randall Harmon, 67, of Leesville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Edward Carl and Elizabeth Trotter Randall. Margaret was employed by Lexington School District 1 for 35 years as a teacher. She was a devoted member of Summerland Church, where she directed the handbell choir,...
Peggy O'Neal Duhamel
Apr 23, 2025
Peggy O'Neal Duhamel, 89, of Leesville, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born in Saluda, SC, she was a daughter of the late Cole Blease Hurt, Sr. and Christine Mitchell Hurt. She was married to the late Ronald Joseph Duhamel, Sr. Peggy was a member of First Baptist Church of Gilbert.
Surviving are her children, Joey Duhamel (Beverly) of Baskin,...
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