Recent Obituaries
Cary Thomas Johnson
Apr 9, 2025
Cary Thomas Johnson, 77, of North Augusta, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Born in Batesburg, SC, he was the son of the late Thomas E. and Lorna Joan Fleckney Johnson. A devoted member of Still Waters Baptist Church, Cary found great joy in singing in the choir and faithfully serving as a deacon.
Cary dedicated much of his...
Rebecca Jo Buff
Apr 6, 2025
Rebecca "Becky" Jo Buff, 69, of Gilbert, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Albert Finley and Pauline Goodman Meetze. Becky was married to the late Willie Buff. She loved her job as a breakfast cook at Tha Store in Gilbert, where she kept everyone on their toes. Known...
James Homer Burkett
Apr 2, 2025
James Homer Burkett, 76, of Batesburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Born in Leesville, SC, he was the son of the late Claude S. and Vesta Rikard Burkett. Homer dedicated many years to working in maintenance at Michelin Tire Corporation US 5. A true jack of all trades, he was known for his resourcefulness and ability to fix...
Kimberly Nicole Leon
Mar 31, 2025
Kimberly Nicole Leon, 52, of Batesburg-Leesville, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. She was born in Charleston, SC, to the late Harold Wesley and Doris Smith Waters. Kimberly was a free spirit who loved the open road as a truck driver. She had a soft spot for wind chimes and snow globes, and if you knew her, you knew...
Lawson L. Grubbs Jr.
Mar 26, 2025
Lawson L. "Corky" Grubbs, Jr., 69, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, following a brief illness. Born on January 9, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Elaine Huber and Lawson L. Grubbs, Sr. He worked as a pastry chef for over 20 years and served in the United States Marine Corps. He was...
Sally H. Grice
Mar 25, 2025
Sally H. Grice, 66, of Aiken, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025. Born in Aiken, SC on December 30, 1958, she was a daughter of the late Elliott P. and Ruth Foster Houser. Sally was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who prioritized her family above all else. Sally was known for her extensive volunteering, committing her life to...
Faye L. Smith
Mar 25, 2025
Faye L. Smith, 80, of Leesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Born in Moncks Corner, SC, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Arnold and Olene Owens Lawhorn. She was the beloved wife of the late Travis Woodrow Smith.
Faye had a deep love for sewing and gardening, always finding joy in creating and nurturing beauty around...
Thomas Alfred Truppi, Sr.
Mar 24, 2025
Thomas Alfred Truppi Sr., 82, of Batesburg, SC, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24th, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on Friday, October 23rd, 1942, in Providence, Rhode Island, Thomas lived a life by dedication to his family, work, and community. Thomas lived a life filled with love, laughter, and service. He was a devoted...
Patricia Ann Thrush
Mar 24, 2025
Patricia A. "Pat" Thrush, 83, of Leesville, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2025. Born in Washington, GA, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Juanita Johnson Marshall. Pat enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley, cheering on the Carolina Gamecocks, and a love for watching Dale Earnhardt race.
She is survived by her children, Andy Burgess (Candi), Lee Burgess (Trisha),...
Theodore Texeira Correa
Mar 23, 2025
Theodore T. Correa, 100, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Funeral plans are incomplete.
Tracy Capers Gunter Jr.
Mar 23, 2025
Tracy Capers Gunter, Jr., 84, followed his late wife, Wynette Gunter home on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Tracy was a devoted husband of 62 years, loving father, doting grandfather and a servant of Jesus Christ each day. He lived his life rooted in God’s word and eagerly shared it with those he met along the way. Along with his wife,...
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...
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