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Robert O. Crouch

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...

William Mabus, Jr.

William Mabus, Jr.

Jan 3, 2024

William Dowie Mabus, Jr., 66, of Aiken, passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Born in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late William Dowie Mabus, Sr. and June Buff Mabus. William had a love for classic cars and was a member of Redds Branch Baptist Church of Aiken. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is...

Obdulia Maza Rodriguez

Obdulia Maza Rodriguez

Jan 2, 2024

Obdulia Maza Rodríguez, 51, of Leesville passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Born in Tierra Blanca, Veracruz. Ms. Rodriguez was a wonderful and caring person to all. She would always have a smile on her face. Her pride and joy were her children and grandkids. Ms. Rodriguez was a member of Iglesia de dios Pentecostal, located in batesburg

Surviving are...

Leroy Risinger

Leroy Risinger

Dec 25, 2023

Leroy Risinger, 97, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. Mr. Risinger was born in Batesburg, SC and was the son of the late Oscar and Gussie Gant Risinger. He was married to the late Mae Bell Risinger who preceded in death in 2017.

The funeral service for Mr. Risinger...

Jeremy J. Brewer

Jeremy J. Brewer

Dec 25, 2023

Jeremy Justin Brewer, 36, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023. Jeremy was born in Detroit, Michigan, a son of Carey and Roxanne Brewer. He loved the Clemson Tigers.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughters, Sierra and Arianna Brewer; siblings, Leannda Landaw, Emily Boyd (Autoiro), Nick Worley, and Carey Brewer, Jr.; along with many nieces,...

James Benjamin "Bennie" Holton

James Benjamin "Bennie" Holton

Dec 23, 2023

James Benjamin Holton “Bennie”, 90, passed away Saturday, December 23rd, 2023. Bennie was born in Bacon County, Alma, GA to Mr. Benjamin Newton Holton and Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Norton Holton on February 7th, 1933.

Bennie graduated from Bacon County High School in 1950. After 3 years in service, he and his precious wife, Mary, were married and enjoyed 63 years of...

Allen Edward Duncan

Allen Edward Duncan

Dec 22, 2023

Allen Edward Duncan, 79, of Monetta, entered eternal rest after a valiant battle with diabetes. He was a son of the late Edward and Marion Cato Duncan. Allen was a member of St. John's Methodist Church, Batesburg, although attended Bethel Baptist Church faithfully with his beloved wife of 54 years, Judith Dancy Duncan. He was a loving husband and father....

Carol O. Perdue

Carol O. Perdue

Dec 22, 2023

Carol Oneal Perdue, 60, of Lexington, SC, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 22, 2023. Born in Washington, DC, she was a daughter of the late Joseph William and Evelyn Faye Carpenter Oneal. She is the wife of David K. Perdue.

Services will be held at a later date.

Irby Goff

Irby Goff

Dec 13, 2023

Irby Goff, 78, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Mr. Goff was born in Richland County, SC, the son of the late William Hinson and Claudia Elizabeth Irby Goff. He was the owner and operator of Irby's Auto for 43 years. Mr. Goff loved to drag race and was one of the original members of the Quick 8...

Carl Kirkland Sr.

Carl Kirkland Sr.

Dec 11, 2023

Carl B. ”Buddy” Kirkland, Sr., 88, of Batesburg passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Lexington Medical Center after a brief illness. He was married to the late Shirley Quattlebaum Kirkland for 65 years until her death in June 2020. They had five children: Sharon Wash, Melanie Hall (Joseph), Carl Kirkland, Jr. (Martha), Ron Kirkland (Beth), and Brian Kirkland...

Deette Ripley

Deette Ripley

Dec 9, 2023

DeEtte Ripley, 96, of Batesburg, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Mrs. Ripley was born in South Carolina to the late John and Jeannie Rutland. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Batesburg.

Surviving are her son, Charles "Buddy" Ripley, Sr. (Frankie); daughter, Donna Ripley; granddaughters, Nicole Walker, Rita Orear (Clay), Tonia Branham (David), Sara Holley (Jason), April...

Girlie Turner Temples

Girlie Turner Temples

Dec 7, 2023

Our mother, Girlie Turner Temples, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. She was born November 18, 1923 and recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends. She was the daughter of Rennie and Gertrude Feaster Turner. She grew up in the Sardis community in Saluda, SC and graduated from Sardis High School. She married Ellis Fuller Temples and...

Debbie Hammons

Debbie Hammons

Dec 5, 2023

Debbie Ann Hammons, 59, of Gaston, passed away on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023. At Ms. Hammons' request, there will be no formal services held. Friends and family are welcome leave online condolences in her honor.

Ernest Guay

Ernest Guay

Dec 1, 2023

Ernest Joseph Paul Guay of Lexington County and Adams Run, S.C., was born October 31, 1941, to Norman J. And Cecile I. Couture Guay in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and died December 1, 2023, in Charleston, S.C. Ernest was born and raised in Massachusetts. After high school, he became a bread and roll baker for a Jewish Bakery and was promoted to...

Donna Ellen Zachary

Donna Ellen Zachary

Nov 30, 2023

Donna Ellen Zachary, 69, of Saluda, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. Mrs. Zachary was born in Oak Hill, West Virginia to the late Hobert and Vida Frances Perry Crookshanks. Donna, who was known to many as the nicest lady in Batesburg, was the door greeter for more than 10 years at the Batesburg Walmart. She was a loving mother,...

Donna Lynn Carpenter

Donna Lynn Carpenter

Nov 28, 2023

Donna Lynn Carpenter, 63, of Saluda, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Mrs. Carpenter was born in Charlotte, NC, to the late Carolyn Webb Mintz and Raymond Edward Hawkins, Jr. Donna, who was known for her independent spirit embraced life, and had a passion for cooking. She loved her family along with spending time at the beach.

Surviving are her...

Ruby Cockrell Caughman

Ruby Cockrell Caughman

Nov 22, 2023

Ruby Christine Cockrell Caughman, 95, left her earthly home on November 22, 2023 and found the peace she wanted for so long. She is now in the arm of Jesus.

Mrs. Caughman was born in Batesburg, SC, the daughter of the late Jake and Stella Miller Cockrell. She was married to the late Robert T. Caughman and together they had...

John Frederick Kattenburg

John Frederick Kattenburg

Nov 18, 2023

John Frederick Kattenburg of Columbia, passed away on November 18, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born in New Haven, CT on June 13, 1948. John was the son of the late Dr. Paul M. Kattenburg and Mary Louise Clark Kattenburg of Columbia, SC. As a child, John traveled the world with his mother, father, and four siblings,...

Faye West Powell

Faye West Powell

Nov 14, 2023

Faye West Powell, 91, of Ridge Spring, SC, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023. She was born on October 29, 1932 in Newberry, SC, and was a daughter of the late Julian A. and Leila Brooks West. She was the third of six children. Faye was a graduate of Hollywood High School and Winthrop College and taught elementary school...

Elmer Ray Rodgers

Elmer Ray Rodgers

Nov 11, 2023

Elmer Ray Rodgers, 92, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023. Born on February 6, 1931 in Lexington County, he was the eldest son of the late Benjamin Frank and Ruth Corley Rodgers. Ray was married to the late Betty Jean Hartley Rodgers for 67 years, until her death in 2017. He was a member of Samaria Baptist Church...

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