Recent Obituaries
Delia Josephine Beavers
Sep 10, 2023
Delia Josephine Beavers, 84, of Chapin, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023. Mrs. Beavers was born in Houston, TX, a daughter of the late Leeland and Lenore Henson Jorgenson. She was a secretary for a law firm for 45 years. After retirement, she loved to bake cakes for Hospice patients. Mrs. Beavers was an avid gardener and loved to watch...
Judith Walker
Sep 3, 2023
Judith Pursley Walker, 65, of Pelion, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023. Ms. Walker was born in Hapeville, GA, a daughter of the late Franklin Cartledge, Sr. and Grace Sudith.
Surviving are her spouse of 20 years, Scott Stevens; sons, Roger Davis and Josh Gable; and stepson, Mike Gunter.
The services for Ms. Walker will be private.
Larry Wilson Gunter
Aug 28, 2023
Larry Wilson Gunter,70, a devoted husband, loving father, Vietnam Veteran, and passionate patriot of Batesburg-Leesville, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of service, love, and an unwavering commitment to his country and loved ones.
Born on March 3, 1953, Larry grew up to become a man of remarkable character and dedication. After completing high school,...
Ronnie Younce
Aug 26, 2023
Ronald "Ronnie" Huston Younce, 65, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023. Born in Boone, NC, he was a son of Huston H. Younce and the late Frances Evelyn Rush Younce. Ronnie was retired from the finance industry and was an avid golfer, who also had a love for music, especially playing the guitar. He was a loving father...
Lloyd Darwin Carson, Jr.
Aug 23, 2023
Lloyd Darwin Carson, Jr., 84, of Gilbert, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Beulah Long Carson and Lloyd Darwin Carson, Sr. Mr. Carson was an avid golfer, a pilot, a political activist, a United States Army veteran, and also retired from Carolina Eastman after 30 years of service....
Tracey Carlton Fincher
Aug 19, 2023
Tracey Carlton Fincher, 53, of Saluda, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023. Born in Greenwood, SC, he was a son of Jessie Alton "Shorty" and Shirley Edwards Fincher. Tracey was a lifelong electrician and worked along side his dad at Fincher Electric. He was an avid coon hunter and was a member of the Saluda County Coon Hunter's Association and...
Michael Brice Garvin
Aug 18, 2023
Michael Brice Garvin, 34, of Aiken, passed away in the presence of the Lord on the night of Friday, August 18, 2023. Michael was born to William Howard and Nancy Hodson Garvin on Wednesday, September 28th, 1988 in Augusta, GA. He grew up and attended school in Aiken County, where he made many lifelong friends.
With a smile and laugh...
Lorna Joan Johnson
Aug 16, 2023
Lorna Joan Johnson, 96, of Batesburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Mrs. Johnson was born in Hertfordshire, England, a daughter of the late Harry Walter and Edith Mary Arnold Fleckney. She was a faithful member of Eastside Baptist Church where she served as a former Sunday school teacher and was an active member of the WMU. Mrs. Johnson...
Stacy Birchmore Jr.
Aug 13, 2023
Stacy O'Neil Birchmore, Jr., 79, of Gilbert, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Emory Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Birchmore was born on February 22, 1944 to the late Stacy O'Neil Birchmore, Sr. and Angie Timmons Birchmore. He was self employed for many years working in the trucking and restaurant industries. Mr. Birchmore had a loved for antique...
Dennis L. Smiley
Aug 11, 2023
Dennis Lane Smiley, 71, of Greenwood Shores, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his family on August 11, 2023. He was a son of the late Travis Smiley and Polly Whelchel Smiley Bell. Dennis was passionate about sharing the word of God with everyone around him. He also enjoyed fishing, going to flea markets, and doing...
Pamela Fulmer Burkett
Aug 8, 2023
Pamela Fulmer Burkett, 63, of Saluda, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Mrs. Burkett was born in Greenwood, SC, a daughter of the late Walter Mark "W.M." and Carolyn Whittle Fulmer.
Surviving are her children, Walter Bryan Bedenbaugh (Tracey), Kelle Nicole Bedenbaugh, and Brett Allen Burkett; and a granddaughter, Delaney Bedenbaugh.
Marvin Richard Collum
Aug 7, 2023
Marvin Richard Collum, 76, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. Mr. Collum was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late Julius Carlee and Edith Warren Collum. He was a faithful member of Saluda First Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served for 16 years as a deacon and elder. Mr. Collum retired from Greenwood Mills "Adams Plant"...
Kenneth Wolters
Aug 7, 2023
Kenneth Raymond Wolters, 72, of Lexington, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. Mr. Kenneth was born in Fairchild, WA, a son of the late Albert Wolters and Margaret Laing. Mr. Wolters was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Surviving are his wife of 26 years, Gail Wolters; sons, Chris Wolters (Edna), and Christopher Mikel Minor;...
Henry J. Riddlehoover
Aug 6, 2023
Henry J. Riddlehoover, 98, of Monetta, died Sunday, August 6, 2023. Born in Ridge Spring, SC, he was the son of the late Henry and Lona Hallman Riddlehoover. Mr. Riddlehoover was a former plant manager of Hartwell Industries of Batesburg. Upon his retirement he enjoyed farming especially his pecan orchard. A gentleman of faith, Mr. Riddlehoover was a long time...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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