Recent Obituaries
Joyce Corley Buzhardt
May 13, 2023
Our beloved Mama, Joyce Corley Buzhardt, 92, of Batesburg passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Troy Winton “TW” Buzhardt. Mama was born on October 20, 1930, in the Sardis Community of Saluda County. She was the daughter of the late F. Elmer and Juanita Addy Corley. Mama lived a very...
Ronald William Ross
May 9, 2023
Ronald "Ron" William Ross, 89, of Leesville, passed away quitely at home on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 12:13 P.M. after a lingering illness. Born on October 28, 1933 in Patterson, New Jersey, Ron was a navy veteran who served his active duty from September 1951 to August of 1954. This was followed by his time in the reserves from...
Michael Dewitt Crouch
May 8, 2023
Michael Dewitt Crouch, 72, of Saluda, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023. Mr. Crouch was born in Columbia, SC, a son of the late Bobby E. and Lou Frances Riley Crouch. He loved watching old western movies and the Carolina Gamecocks.
Surviving are his children, Crystal C. Bush (Jamie), Amy Crouch (Michael Voelz), and Michael Shane Crouch; 12 grandchildren, and nine...
Christine Willis
May 4, 2023
Christine Mary Willis, 73, of Batesburg, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Born in Burlington, Vermont, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Thelma Lacrosse Hance. Christine was a US AirForce Veteran, who served during the Vietnam Era. One of her favorite past times was word puzzles. She attended Worship Fellowship Church of God. Mrs. Willis was...
Mary Lynn Trotter
May 1, 2023
On Monday, May 1, 2023, our precious Maw, Mary Lynn Trotter, reached her heavenly home at the age of 82 years young. She spent her final days resting at home surrounded by loved ones. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She worked many years as a kindergarten assistant at King Academy and then at Gilbert Primary School....
Rev. Virgil Leon Bagwell
Apr 22, 2023
Rev. Virgil Leon Bagwell, 82, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. He was born in Laurens County, SC, a son of the late J.W. and Claudia Edwards Bagwell. Virgil, first and foremost, loved his Lord and Savior and lived his life leading others to Christ. He was a devoted husband to Darlene for 44 years. Virgil's children, grandchildren,...
Horace Williamson
Apr 22, 2023
Horace David Williamson, 77, of North, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at MUSC Health Orangeburg. Horace was born in West Columbia, SC, on January 5, 1946 to the late Willie Albert and Maggie "Happy" Shumpert Williamson. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting trips to Wyoming with family and friends as well as cross country trips to...
James Trapp Jr.
Apr 21, 2023
James “Jay” Walker Trapp Jr., 69, of Leesville, South Carolina, passed away suddenly on April 21, 2023.
James “Jay” to all, was born to James Walker Trapp and Julia Adelaide Faucher Trapp on August 31, 1953 in Columbia, South Carolina. Jay was a wildly talented musician, especially on the electric and upright bass. He toured up and down the East Coast...
Marion Reuter
Apr 19, 2023
Marion Gerald Reuter, 63, of Prosperity, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Mr. Reuter was born in Frankfort, Germany, a son of Miriam Derrick Reuter and the late Gerald Reuter. He enjoyed being a barber/beautician for 40 years and a friend to the community. Mr. Reuter especially loved his children and grandchildren.
Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Marsha...
Kay Rice
Apr 7, 2023
Brenda "Kay" Rice, 74, of Monetta passed away Friday, April 7, 2023. Born in Key West, Florida, she was a daughter of the the late Paul Joseph and Jerry Collins Welch. Kay loved the outdoors especially gardening and fishing. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Kay was a dear soul and will be missed by many.
She...
Ralph Matis
Apr 5, 2023
Ralph R. Matis, 57, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023. No formal services will be held.
Velma Baird
Apr 5, 2023
Velma Jean Baird, 74, of Gilbert passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Born in Banner Elk, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Thomas and Anna Mae Parsons Icenhour. Mrs. Baird was a member of Beulah United Methodist Church of Gilbert. She was a loving mother and will be missed by many.
Surviving are her life partner...
Alex Mcdonald "Bo" Cochran Iii
Mar 31, 2023
Alex McDonald "Bo" Cochran, III, 80, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023. Mr. Cochran was born in Aiken, SC, a son of the late Alex Mastern Cochran II and Grace Elizabeth Salters Cochran. He was the owner and operator of Cochran's Floor Covering for many years until retirement. After his mother's passing, he helped raise his younger sisters,...
Joan Temples Lewis
Mar 30, 2023
Joan Temples Lewis, 88, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, surrounded by family following a brief illness. She was born in Bartow, Georgia, a daughter of the late Johnnie Seibron Temples and Ruth Eskew Temples. Mrs. Joan graduated from Batesburg-Leesville High School where she was a star basketball player.
Mrs. Joan was married to her beloved husband Bobby for...
Alvaro Rosales Camilo
Mar 26, 2023
Alvaro Rosales Camilo, died Sunday, March 26, 2023. Funeral plans will be announced.
Jonathon Maroney
Mar 24, 2023
Jonathon Wayne Maroney, 43, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023. Mr. Maroney was born in Augusta, GA, a son of Teresa M. Cockrell and the late Anthony D. Maroney. He grew up in Monetta and Gilbert and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Maroney had a talent for drawing and woodworking projects.
Surviving are his mother, Teresa M. Cockrell; brother, Justin Cockrell...
Paul Maguire Sr.
Mar 23, 2023
Paul Francis Maguire Sr., 81, of Leesville passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023. At Mr. Maguire's request, there will be no formal services.
John H. Gillian
Mar 18, 2023
John Henry Gillian, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 18, 2023. Mr. Gillian was a son of the late Ezell and Kathleen Whittle Gillian and the brother of Jerry Gillian of Leesville.
A private family burial will be held at Beulah Baptist Church.
Charles Anne Topper
Mar 16, 2023
Mrs. Charles Anne Topper, 84, of Batesburg passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Mrs. Topper was born in Johnston, SC, a daughter of the late Charles William and Florence Oswalt Ripley. She was an avid reader and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. Mrs. Topper loved to cook, plant flowers and socialize with everyone.
Surviving are her husband, Richard Topper; children, Brenda,...
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