Recent Obituaries
Bobby Dianne Connelly
Mar 17, 2025
Bobby Dianne Connelly, 73, peacefully entered into eternity on March 17, 2025. She was born on December 21, 1951, in Aiken County to the late Robert Henry Hendrix, Jr. and Rosena Widener Hendrix. Dianne had a servant’s heart and found great joy in helping others. Her greatest pride and happiness came from her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her...
Olympia Preston Elkins III
Mar 17, 2025
Olympia Preston Elkins, III, 73, of Gilbert, passed away on March 17, 2025. Born in Richland County, SC, he was the son of the late Olympia Preston Elkins II and Mary Louise Kelly. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Roberta H. Elkins. Mr. Elkins found great joy in the simple pleasures of life—fishing, hunting, music, and cooking....
Rebecca Ann Cappiello
Mar 15, 2025
Rebecca Ann Cappiello, 58, of Leesville passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15th, 2025. She was born on June 3, 1966 and was a daughter of the late Ace and Jane Reid Yount. Rebecca is married to Coby Cappiello. In this time of loss, we find comfort in the fond memories of Rebecca’s laughter and her commitment to those she...
Ray Thomas Satterfield
Mar 12, 2025
Ray Thomas Satterfield of Leesville, passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born to the late Thomas and Ruby Satterfield and was a master carpenter who enjoyed nature and the simple pleasures of life. He spent his years building a life with his wife of 55 years, Terry Satterfield. Together, they raised their four...
Vonnie Elaine Rutland
Mar 10, 2025
Vonnie Elaine Whitlock Rutland, 77, of Ridge Spring, SC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 10, 2025. Born in Aiken County, she was the daughter to the late Connie Bodie Whitlock and R. Vernon Whitlock. Vonnie was the supportive wife of Guy E. Rutland, of Ridge Spring, for 60 years.
Vonnie was the Vice-President of Rutland...
Samuel Hayne Livingston, Jr.
Mar 4, 2025
Samuel Hayne Livingston, Jr., 73, of Gilbert, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late Samuel Hayne and Mary Evelyn Murphey Livingston. He was a 1970 graduate of Ridge Spring-Monetta High School and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Carolina in 1979.
Sam was an...
Edgar Patrick White
Mar 3, 2025
Edgar "Ed" Patrick White, 56 of Batesburg, formerly of Ardmore, TN, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025. Born in Goshen, Indiana, he was a son of Harvey White and the late Julie Ann Hocker White. Ed was a loving son, father, husband, and brother who was incredibly loyal to his friends and family. While his health struggled due to a...
Richard Joseph Guiney Jr.
Mar 2, 2025
Richard “Rick” Joseph Guiney, Jr., 68, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Born in Richmond, Virginia, he was a son of Mary Jeanne Wiggins Guiney and the late Richard Joseph Guiney. Rick was a proud graduate of The Citadel, where he attended on a swimming athletic scholarship. In his career, Rick was a licensed real estate appraiser...
Diana S Foran
Mar 1, 2025
Diana S. Foran, 76, of Leesville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Howard Douglas and Evadell Tipton Stobaugh. Diana was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her kind heart and unwavering love for her family. She found great joy in spending time with her...
Ross Donnie Starnes
Feb 28, 2025
Ross "Donnie" Starnes, 56, of Batesburg, passed away on February 28, 2025. Born in Lexington, SC, he was the son of Ross David Starnes and the late Mildred Warren Kelley. Donnie worked at North Edisto Logging, where he drove a skidder, and it was always an adventure to see what animals he would bring home from work. His love for...
Jason Vernon Willis
Feb 27, 2025
Jason Vernon Willis, affectionately known as "Buddy," 42, of Leesville, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Born in Lexington, he was a son of Ernest "Lil Red" Miller and the late Darlene Margie Steele Miller.
Jason was the epitome of a good ole country boy with a big heart. He had a passion for logging and loved building or fixing...
Bridgett Kirkland Havird
Feb 26, 2025
Bridget Kirkland Havird, 59, of Batesburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Bobby Ray and June Marilyn Meetze Kirkland. Bridgett is survived by her husband, Hordric "Rick" Havird; brother, Dr. Michael Todd Kirkland, PhD (Cathy Epps); as well as extended family members. No formal services will be held.
William Ray Turner
Feb 24, 2025
William "Mater" Ray Turner, 81, of Saluda, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. Born in Saluda, SC, he was a son of the late William Edward and Minnie Burnett Turner. Ray proudly served his country as a United States Army veteran, completing active duty from 1963 to 1965 as a Signal Corp Radio Operator and went on to serve...
Cathy Lorraine Craps
Feb 23, 2025
Cathy Lorraine Craps, 61, of Leesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was born in Union, SC, to the late Paul Edward and Mildred Warren Stapleton. Cathy was married to the love of her life, the late Kenneth "Dean" Craps.
A devoted member of Calvary Chapel of Lexington, Cathy found joy in spreading the word of God. She...
Tristan Dartanyan Grigsby
Feb 22, 2025
Tristan Dartanyan Grigsby, 20, passed away on February 22, 2025. Born in West Columbia, SC, he was the son of Brandy Dale Johnston and the late Darwin Riley Grigsby. He was a 2023 highly respected honors graduate of Saluda High School and member of the National Honor Society. Upon graduation Tristan attended Piedmont Technical College. He had a natural talent...
Samuel Lawrence Sanders
Feb 22, 2025
Samuel Lawrence Sanders, 64, of Leesville, SC, passed away on February 22, 2025. Born on August 15, 1960, he was a son of the late Jimmy Walker and Mary Ann Hodges Sanders. The services for Mr. Sanders will be private.
Linda Kneece Boozer
Feb 22, 2025
Linda Kneece Boozer, of Batesburg, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 22, 2025. She was born February 23, 1944 to the late Ethelyn Bolen Kneece and Plato Socrates Kneece. Linda was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and was an elementary school teacher. In 1967 she married the late William Alva Boozer Jr., also...
Paul Gregory Edelen Sr.
Feb 22, 2025
Paul G. Edelen, Sr., 66, of West Columbia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Born in West Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Earl E. Edelen, Sr. and Julia Ann Baxter Edelen. Paul was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a mechanic at heart and by trade, a skill he carried with...
Miguel Angel Rodriguez Sr.
Feb 21, 2025
Miguel Rodriguez, Sr., 79, of Pelion, SC, passed away on February 21, 2025. Born on July 24, 1945, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Petra Alejandro and Higinio Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez was a family man who loved his family first and foremost, no matter if they were near or far. He also loved his...
John Milford Caughman Jr.
Feb 18, 2025
John Milford Caughman, Jr., 85, of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Born in Lancaster, SC, he was the son of the late John Milford Caughman, Sr., and Myrtle Elizabeth Templeton Caughman. John honorably served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962 before establishing a successful career in sales. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
