Recent Obituaries
Lila Armetha Gulledge
Jan 13, 2025
Lila Armetha Gulledge, 85, of Leesville, SC, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. Born in Leesville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Avon Rikard and Ella Lou Taylor Rikard. She was married to the late Lonnie Eugene Gulledge. Mrs. Gulledge was a member of First Calvary Baptist Church. In her later years, as her health declined, she...
Ada Ann Cook Hinson
Jan 9, 2025
Ada Ann Cook Hinson, 76, of Gilbert, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Born in Gilbert, SC, she was a daughter of the late Furman Luther Cook, Sr. and Myrtle Ethel Kelly Cook. Ada was a devoted member of First Calvary Baptist Church, where she was formerly active as a Sunday School teacher and cherished her time spent with...
Shirley Alice Hegedus
Jan 8, 2025
Shirley "Shirl" Alice Hegedus, 58, of Summit, SC, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Born in McKeesport, PA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Louis Hegedus and Alice Shirley Harris-Hegedus.
Shirl was a giving woman with a heart full of love and joy. Her affection for animals, particularly cats, was unmatched and she was a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers...
Cleveland Julius Taylor Jr.
Jan 3, 2025
Cleveland J. Taylor, Jr., 95, of Gilbert, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born in Gilbert, SC, he was a son of the late Cleveland and Julia Leaphart Taylor. He was a United States Navy veteran and a member of Cedar Grove Lutheran Church.
Surviving are his grandson, Cody J. Taylor (Ashley); and 3 great-grandchildren, Anderson "Ryder," Hazel Grace, and...
David Eugene Hartley
Jan 3, 2025
David Eugene Hartley, 65, of Batesburg, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born in Aiken County, David was the son of the late Milledge Hartley, Jr. and Esther Ruth Gill Hartley. He enjoyed spending time with his beloved fur companion, Buddy. David is survived by his wife of 15 years, Loretta Hartley; son, Paul Hartley; brother and sister-in-law, Robert...
Enrique Alejandro Sorcia
Jan 2, 2025
Enrique Alejandro Sorcia, 27, of Gilbert, passed away on January 2, 2025. Born in Greenwood, South Carolina, he was a son of Reynaldo Sorcia and Kristal Prince Castro. Enrique had a passion for riding motorcycles and cherished spending time with his family and friends. A devoted family man, he loved them deeply and was loved in return. Surviving are his...
Barbara Bailey Clary
Jan 1, 2025
Barbara Bailey Clary, 87, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully in her home on January 1, 2025. Born in Sumter, SC, she was a daughter of Woodrow W. and Gladys White Bailey of Charleston, SC. Mrs. Clary loved the Lord and her family unconditionally and always brought so much joy to their lives. Barbara grew up in Charleston, where she learned...
Chad E. Kneece
Jan 1, 2025
Chad E. Kneece, 51, of Batesburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Born in Aiken, SC, he was a son of the late Quitman David Kneece and Ora Lee "Tootsie" Senterfeit Kneece. Affectionately known as "Biskit," Chad was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was deeply dedicated to his work as a foreman at Carolina Infrastructures. Chad...
Lucille Boatwright Ridgell
Dec 30, 2024
Lucille Boatwright Ridgell, 90, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. Born in Aiken County, SC, she was the daughter of the late George Boatwright and Minnie Craps Boatwright. Lucille was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Batesburg.
Lucille is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ruby Lynn Stevens (Scott) of Dundee, NY; grandchildren, Amy Stevens of Chicago, IL...
Tony O. Crady
Dec 26, 2024
Tony O'Neal Crady, 85, of Leesville, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Born in Gillett, Arkansas, he was a son of the late Luther Crady and Najgy Loraine Adams. After graduating from Saratoga High School in Wilson, NC, he attended Barton College. His high school yearbook prophecy humorously predicted he would join the Air Force and never marry. Contrary...
Hoyt Mitchell Padgett
Dec 25, 2024
Hoyt Mitchell Padgett, 75, of Batesburg, SC, passed away on December 25, 2024. Born on May 27, 1949, in Batesburg, SC, he was a son of the late Curtis Harmon and Rosa Leila Matthews Padgett. Hoyt was a proud graduate of Saluda High School and went on to serve his country with honor in the United States Army during the...
Kenneth "Joe" Marlowe
Dec 25, 2024
Kenneth "Joe" Marlowe, 74, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024. Born on May 17, 1950, in York, South Carolina, Kenneth was a son of the late Dolphus and Annie Mae Marlowe. Kenneth spent his life honing the craft of carpentry, a skill that he not only mastered but also found...
Miriam Bouknight Martin
Dec 21, 2024
Miriam Bouknight Martin, 93, of Saluda, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Born in Saluda, SC, she was the daughter of the late Rubie and Freeda Able Bouknight and the devoted wife of her late husband of 73 years, Ted Brown Martin.
Miriam was a member of Emory United Methodist Church and was recently attending Emmanuel Church. She had a...
Merna Teresa Hoffman
Dec 20, 2024
Merna T. "Dink" Hoffman, 64, of Hartsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024. Born on March 15, 1960, she was a daughter of the late Ervin G. "Buddy" Crowley and Marlene Singletary Crowley. Merna was a devoted mother and cherished friend, whose spirited presence and laughter could light up any room. She navigated life's joys and challenges with...
Nellie Jeanette Gantt
Dec 18, 2024
Nellie Jeanette Gantt, 93, of Leesville, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024. Jeanette was a woman of unwavering faith whose life was a testament to God’s faithfulness and the strength of a heart that trusts in Him. Her faith was her foundation, and her steadfast belief in God sustained her through all of life’s trials.
Jeanette loved the Lord, her...
Johnathon Blake Crumpton
Dec 16, 2024
Johnathon Blake Crumpton, 41, of Newberry, passed away on December 16, 2024. Born on July 12, 1983, in Newberry, he was a son of Melanie Diane and the late John Daniel Crumpton, Sr. Mr. Crumpton was a very loving and giving person with a free spirit who loved making others laugh. He had lots of friends and never met a...
Margaret Burkett Knight
Dec 13, 2024
Margaret “Maggie” Burkett Knight, 73, of Gaston, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. Ms. Knight was born in West Columbia, SC, a daughter of the late Claude Stanmore Burkett and Vesta Louise Rikard Burkett Tucker.
Maggie was a graduate of Batesburg-Leesville High School and Aiken Beauty School. She retired as an office administrator from Reintjes Services. Additionally, she was the...
Dr. Norman Richard Smith Jr.
Dec 10, 2024
Dr. Norman Richard Smith, Jr., departed this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the age of 67. A long-time resident of Leesville, SC, Dr. Rick was born on November 29th, 1957, in Hyannis, Massachusetts. His life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his family, his passion for his profession ,his dedication to organic farming and and his deep...
Shirley Draffin Sanders
Dec 10, 2024
Shirley Sanders, 89, of Gilbert, passed away on December 10, 2024, at her home. Born in Columbia, SC, Shirley was the daughter of the late Leonard and Sadie Free Draffin. She shared 36 cherished years of marriage with her late husband, James Keown Sanders, before his passing.
Shirley was a dedicated member of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, where her warm spirit...
Tonya Elaine Smith
Dec 9, 2024
Tonya E. Smith, 53, of Lexington, passed away on December 9, 2024. Born on January 5, 1971, she was a daughter to the late Carl Nelson Smith and Elaine Olmstead. Mrs. Smith loved growing up in Florida, where she enjoyed spending time outdoors and exploring wildlife. During her time on earth, she always showed compassion to anyone in need. Mrs....
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