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Richard Lee Hodge, Sr.

Richard Lee Hodge, Sr.

Aug 2, 2023

Richard Lee Hodge Sr., 78, of Leesville passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Mr. Hodge was born in Berlin, Germany. He served in the United States Army as a drill sergeant and won awards for his excellence in riffle shooting.

Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Marie Ricard Hodge; two sons, Richard Lee Hodge, Jr....

Louie Jeffcoat

Louie Jeffcoat

Jul 28, 2023

Louie Edward Jeffcoat, 69, of Leesville passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, July 28, 2023. Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Edmond Louie and Emma Julia Taylor Jeffcoat.

He is survived by his son, Edward Scott Jeffcoat and daughter-in-law, Valerie Hallman; grandsons, Nicholas Jeffcoat and Jason Corder (McKayla Ellis);...

James Michael Edwards

James Michael Edwards

Jul 27, 2023

James Michael Edwards, 57, of Gaston, SC, known lovingly by Michael, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Michael was born on March 14, 1966 in Decatur, Alabama to Mary Evelyn Edwards and the late James Franklin Edwards . He was a wonderful father, son, grandfather, and brother. Michael loved all things cars and racing. A mechanic by trade, he...

Jenny Lynn Massey

Jenny Lynn Massey

Jul 18, 2023

Jenny Lynn Massey, 65, of Leesville, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Prisma Health Richland surrounded by her family. Mrs. Massey was born in Marion County, SC, a daughter of Gladys Richardson and the late Thomas Wesley Wallace. She was the wife of the late Joel Harris Massey. Mrs. Massey was a lady of many talents due to her...

Marvin Caughman

Marvin Caughman

Jul 18, 2023

Marvin Hawkins Caughman, 69, of Batesburg, died Tuesday July 18, 2023. Born in Batesburg, SC, he was a son of the late Calvin Caughman and Imogene Hawkins Caughman. Marvin was the most kindhearted and caring person you could have the pleasure of knowing. He cherished the relationships with his friends and family and was always willing to help someone in...

Linda Gantt Sease

Linda Gantt Sease

Jul 18, 2023

Linda Gantt Sease, 75, of Leesville, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Mrs. Linda was born in Lexington, SC, a daughter of the late Jacob Edward and Lorene Keisler Gantt. She was a faithful member of Hulon Baptist Church. Mrs. Linda was the owner and operator of H & L Tax Services from 1973 - 2020. She worked for Lexington...

Debra S.  Morton

Debra S. Morton

Jul 17, 2023

Debra S. Morton, 65, of Leesville passed in glory on Monday, July 17, 2023 at her home. Born in Uhrichsville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Fay Louis and Delores Hizer Morton. She tried to stuff as much life as she could. She was a explorer of life and a artist who made so much beauty. God gifted...

Timothy John Hall

Timothy John Hall

Jul 14, 2023

Timothy John Hall, 59, of Aiken, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born in Aiken County, the son of Donnell Franklin Hall and the late John Henry Hall. He loved fishing and going out to eat.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Tonya Hall; children, Jessica Hall and Timothy John Hall, Jr.; and sister,...

Fredrick William Brinkley

Fredrick William Brinkley

Jul 13, 2023

Fredrick William "Freddie" Brinkley, 67, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023. Freddie was born in Winston-Salem, N.C., a son of the late James William Brinkley, Jr. and Florence Nichols Brinkley. He loved riding his motorcycle, going out on a boat and fishing. Freddie will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Surviving are his wife of 25...

Cecil O'Neal "Neal" Hall

Cecil O'Neal "Neal" Hall

Jul 11, 2023

Cecil O'Neal "Neal" Hall, 67, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Neal was born in Lexington County, SC, a son of the late Colon and Vaughnta Collum Hall. He was a member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church. Neal was a wonderful husband, father and Pa. His happiness came from his family being happy, but especially his wife, Peggy....

William Mark Bedenbaugh

William Mark Bedenbaugh

Jul 7, 2023

William Mark Bedenbaugh, 56, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023. He was born in Columbia, SC, a son of the late William Roston "Brother" and Mildred Alice Clamp Bedenbaugh. Mark was a man of many talents and passions. He was a loving father and husband, an avid outdoorsman, and a former business owner. He had a heart of gold and...

Richard Dennis Hill

Richard Dennis Hill

Jul 1, 2023

Richard Dennis Hill, 58, of Chapin, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023. He was a son of the late George Eugene Hill, Sr. and Betty Joan Quattlebaum Hill. Richard loved cars and golf.

Surviving are his daughter, Hailey Marie Hill; siblings, George Eugene "Butch" Hill, Jr. (Linda), Robert Allen "Bob" Hill (Gloria), Rebecca Lynne Hill; and numerous extended family members.

A memorial...

Ronald Ahrens

Ronald Ahrens

Jun 26, 2023

Ronald "Ronnie" Jerome Aherns, 68, passed away June 26, 2023.

Cory Blake Powers

Cory Blake Powers

Jun 24, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the sudden passing of our beloved son and brother, Cory Blake Powers, born on July 5, 1997, and passed away on June 24th, 2023. He is now an Angel of the Lord in Heaven. Cory attended Chapin High School, graduating in 2015. Following high school, he attended Midlands Technical College...

Layman Rikard

Layman Rikard

Jun 23, 2023

Layman W. Rikard, 78, of Leesville passed away Friday, June 23, 2023. Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Thomas Avon and Ella Lou Taylor Rikard. Mr. Rikard was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Vietnam era. A retired farmer who was known to be a simple man, loved to fish and coon hunt....

Robert Dellinger

Robert Dellinger

Jun 20, 2023

Robert Steven Dellinger, 49, of Batesburg passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at his home. Born in Newberry, SC he was the son of Bobby and Shirley Taylor Adams. Steve was of the Baptist faith and was known for his kind heart and great sense of humor. He graduated from The Motorcycle Mechanics Institute of Florida. Steve loved animals...

Jimmy F. Rodgers

Jimmy F. Rodgers

Jun 19, 2023

Jimmy F. Rodgers, 87, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023. Mr. Rodgers was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late Frank and Ruth Corley Rodgers. He was a faithful member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Mr. Rodgers was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved to farm. He was a dedicated...

Loxley Thomas

Loxley Thomas

Jun 19, 2023

Loxley Mark Thomas, 82, of Lexington passed away on June 19, 2023 at the family home in South Carolina. He was born November 8, 1940, in Madras, India to Denson Mark and Daisy Antoinette Thomas.

Loxley and Coral Philomena (Lanney) married on December 2, 1967. Together, they and their children voyaged to the United States from India, settling in Endicott,...

Kathern Lettie Coffee Jaynes

Kathern Lettie Coffee Jaynes

Jun 10, 2023

Kathern Lettie Coffee Jaynes, 61, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023. Mrs. Coffee was born in Anderson, SC, a daughter of the late Randolph and Gwendolyn Pierce Coffee. She loved arts, crafts and traveling.

Surviving of her husband of 22 years, Larry Jaynes; special nephew, Jordan Gulledge; brother, Benny Coffee.; and a sister, Renee Coffee. In addition to her...

Delores Troutman Hall Taylor

Delores Troutman Hall Taylor

Jun 9, 2023

Delores Troutman Hall Taylor, 80, of Leesville, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023. The eldest and only daughter of the late Freddie and Catherine Younce Troutman was born on January 10, 1943. Delores was a member of the Adult IV Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church of Gilbert where she was a long time member. She was a...

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