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Lawson L. Grubbs Jr.

Lawson L. Grubbs Jr.

Mar 26, 2025

Lawson L. Grubbs, Jr., 69, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 following a brief illness. Plans are incomplete and will be announced by Milton Shealy Funeral Home.

Sally H. Grice

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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