Recent Obituaries
Ted Brown Martin
Mar 1, 2024
Ted Brown Martin, 94, of Saluda, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024. Mr. Martin was born in Newberry, SC, a son of the late Julian Caldwell "Coot" and Georgia Coleman Martin. He attended Emmanuel Church and was a member of the Saluda Masonic Lodge. Mr. Martin loved fishing, hunting and golfing.Surviving are his wife of 73 years, Miriam Bouknight Martin;...
Christine Byrd
Feb 29, 2024
Christine Jones Byrd, 75, of Monetta, SC died Wednesday, February 29, 2024. Born in Saluda County on March 31, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Troy Jackson and Savannah McCormick Jones. Mrs. Byrd was a loving and giving person and will be missed.She is survived by her sister, Norma McCarty (Don); and special nephew, Heyward McCarty (Wanda). Mrs....
Helen Ward Hallman
Feb 27, 2024
Helen Ward Hallman, 93, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Mrs. Hallman was born in Batesburg, a daughter of the late Harmon Edward Ward and Ethel Eidson Ward. She retired from Stone Manufacturing and Shealy's Bar-B-Que. Mrs. Hallman was an active member of First Baptist Church of Leesville and the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. She enjoyed working in her...
Ronnie Heyward Williams
Feb 26, 2024
Ronnie Heyward Williams, 51, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024. Mr. Williams was born in Aiken County, a son of Mary Jones Williams and the late James Williams. He was a member of Faith Riders Fellowship Church. Mr. Williams enjoyed antiquing, going to the mountains, and fishing for trout and catfish. Above all, he cherished the time he...
Harmon E. "Buddy" Fincher
Feb 21, 2024
Harmon Eugene "Buddy" Fincher, 80, of Aiken, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Mr. Fincher was born in Neeses, a son of the late Harmon A. and Mildred Jordon Fincher. He was a lifelong member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, where he oversaw the cemetery and served on various committees, including deaconship. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Fincher owned and...
Ruby Helen North
Feb 20, 2024
Ruby Helen Peace North, 83, of Saluda, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Mrs. North was born in Wharton, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Elmer and Nannie Hill Mays. She was a member of St. Pauls United Methodist Church of Saluda. Mrs. North enjoyed working in her yard and being a housewife. She was a loving mother, grandmother...
Donald James McKay
Feb 18, 2024
Donald James McKay, 68, of Batesburg, SC, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Born on August 16, 1955 in Aiken County, he was the son of the late James and Lula Mae McKay. Donald touched the lives of those around him with his kind heart and gentle spirit. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all...
Reverend James Herbert Thomas
Feb 10, 2024
The Reverend James Herbert Thomas, 98, of Smoaks, SC passed peacefully into his heavenly home on Saturday, February 10, 2024.
Herbert was born on May 4, 1925 to Joe C. and Alma B. Thomas, he was the third of ten children. Herbert is survived by his two children, Betty Herbert Thomas Willyerd and James Thomas Jr. (Jennifer). He is also survived...
Margie Darlene Miller
Feb 7, 2024
Margie Darlene Miller, 57, of Leesville, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Mrs. Miller was born in Saluda County, a daughter of the late Pete and Evelyn Warren Steele. She loved camping, dancing and singing, and spending time with her family. Surviving are her husband of 38 years, Ernest "Lil Red" James Miller; sons, Jacob Miller (Tonya), and Jason...
Martin William Burgess
Feb 3, 2024
Martin William Burgess, 66, of Pelion, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Mr. Burgess was born in Richland County, a son of the late Marson Mautel Burgess, Sr. and Mildred Louellen Snipes Burgess. He loved the Lord, watching wrestling and westerns, going fishing and spending time with his family, especially his nephew and heart, Shane Dial and friend Mike...
Harry Alton Crapps
Feb 1, 2024
Harry Alton Crapps, 92, of Leesville passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024. Born in Joanna, SC, he was a son of the late Johnny Jacob and Mattie Clamp Crapps. Mr. Crapps was know as a hard working man who loved his westerns and watching wrestling. He was a member of Summerland Church and was proud to take care of the...
Sandra Pereira Durst
Jan 25, 2024
Sandra Pereira Durst, 59, of Chapin, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Born in Camden, SC on January 17, 1965, she was a daughter of Barbara Watkins Pereira and the late Ernest A. Pereira, III. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church for more than 40 years, where she served in many capacities. Sandra touched the lives...
William Johnny Rodgers
Jan 22, 2024
William Johnny Rodgers, 78, of Ward, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. Mr. Rodgers was a son of the late John Luther and Leila Storey. He loved riding around and loafing in town. He is survived by his son, William David Rodgers; siblings, Annie Ruth Stacher and Jerry Rodgers (Vickie); along with many extended family members. In addition to...
Russell L. Icenhour
Jan 22, 2024
Russell Landon Icenhour, Sr., 54, of Leesville passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, following a brief illness. Born in Chester, PA, he was a son of JoAnn Julius and the late John T. Icenhour, Jr. Russell was the owner and former distributor of Pepperidge Farm Bread in the Lexington area where he was well known. He loved searching for...
Dianne G. Jeffcoat
Jan 14, 2024
Dianne Griffin Jeffcoat, 66, of Leesville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Mrs. Jeffcoat was born in Sumter, SC, a daughter of the late Allen and Juanita Charles Griffin. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Sumter, SC. Her children and grandkids were her life. Mrs. Jeffcoat loved to bake, cook, go camping, and...
James Grimsley
Jan 10, 2024
James Alfred Grimsley, 90, of Leesville, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Mr. Grimsley was born in Fairmont, NC, a son of the late Robert and Hattie Barnhill Grimsley. He was an United States Army Veteran. Mr. Grimsley loved his puppies, Maia and Sissy and his family. He was an avid Clemson Tiger Football and Carolina Panthers fan. Mr. Grimsley...
Beverly Ann Mincey
Jan 10, 2024
Beverly Ann Mincey, 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 10, 2024 surrounded by her family at the Hospice House of the Piedmont in Greenwood, SC. She felt nothing but love and peace as her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ took her hand and led her home. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at Lebanon Presbyterian Church in...
John Mark Pullen
Jan 9, 2024
John Mark Pullen, 77, of Aiken passed away on January 9, 2024. He was son of the late Stanley and Rita Pullen. John was a proud Navy Submarine Veteran (USS Simon Bolivar). He later went on to retire from the U.S. Department of Energy as a Nuclear Safety Engineer.
John was an avid reader, lover of history, meticulous storyteller, and Master...
Karen A. Clark
Jan 8, 2024
Karen Alice Clark, 56, of Pelion, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. Mrs. Clark was the daughter of Belton Decater Clark and Linell Sue Gantt. She was a member of Old Samaria Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Tiffany Clark; son, Shawn Clark; and grandchildren, Logan McCormick, Heaven Peterson, and Dean Dougherty. Also...
Robert O. Crouch
Jan 7, 2024
Robert Otis Crouch, 80, of Leesville, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Born in Saluda County, he was a son of the late Otis Odell and Ethel May Mills Crouch. Mr. Crouch retired as a locksmith from the University of South Carolina after 40 years of service. He was a volunteer fireman for the Circle...
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