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James Pou

James Pou

Aug 17, 2022

James "Jimmy" Wilks Pou, 67, of Saluda, SC, passed away at Lexington Medical Center on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, after a long illness. Jimmy was a son of the late James W. Pou and Mary Wilks Pou. A 1972 graduate of Saluda High School, Jimmy attended Piedmont Technical College and graduated from Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College in 1974. Like his father,...

Anthony "Tony" Richard Bartl

Anthony "Tony" Richard Bartl

Aug 8, 2022

Anthony "Tony" Richard Bartl, 70, of Leesville, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. Born in Toccoa, Georgia, he was a son of the late Antony Michael Bartl and Martha Woerner Bartl. Mr. Bartl attended Celebration Church Fellowship. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Johanna Adriana Krybolder Bartl; daughters, Adriana Michelle Maroney and Martha Renee Crane (Jason);...

James Keisler

James Keisler

Aug 8, 2022

James Mims Keisler, 96, of Batesburg passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2022. Born in Batesburg, he was a son of the late Julian and Dottie Pearl Keisler. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Lutheran Church and attended St. Peters Lutheran Church. Mr. Keisler retired from the Savannah River Plant and farming.Surviving are his daughter, Sheila Cockrell (Billy); granddaughter,...

Clinton Lee Gantt

Clinton Lee Gantt

Aug 5, 2022

Clinton Lee "C.L." Gantt, 85, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022. Mr. Gantt was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late Levi and Minnie Lee Quattlebaum Gantt. He was a faithful member of East Side Baptist Church. Mr. Gantt loved to garden, talk to people and tell stories, and pull for the South Carolina Gamecocks. Surviving...

Donald Jerone "Jerry" Durst

Donald Jerone "Jerry" Durst

Aug 5, 2022

Donald Jerone "Jerry" Durst, 72, of Chapin, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022. Born in Aiken, SC, he was a son of Earline Kneece Durst and the late Willie M. Donnie Durst. He was an avid fisherman and gardener who loved sharing his plants with others. Jerry loved family gatherings, especially when any of his eight grandchildren were there. He...

William Clyde Powell Sr.

William Clyde Powell Sr.

Aug 2, 2022

William “Bill” Clyde Powell, Sr., 83, of Belmont, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Caromont Regional Hospital in Gastonia, NC. He was born in Ridge Spring, SC, a son of the late Jesse William and Sarah Earline Padgett Powell. Bill was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Parkersburg, WV, and an...

Michael Ray Swink

Michael Ray Swink

Jul 31, 2022

Michael Ray Swink, 53, of Leesville, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022. Mr. Swink was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina, a son of Marie Mayse Swink and the late Durham Swink. He was an avid fisherman. Mr. Swink loved dancing and riding motorcycles. Surviving are his mother, Marie Swink; wife, Lisa Greenwood; children, Michael Anthony Swink, Dylan Ryan Swink,...

Brenda Counts

Brenda Counts

Jul 30, 2022

Brenda Carder Counts, 60, of Batesburg-Leesville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Brenda was born in Cumberland, Maryland, and was a daughter of Shirley Lybrand Carder and the late Taylor "Tick" Carder. She was a graduate of Batesburg-Leesville High School and graduated from Midlands Technical College with a degree in Criminal Justice. She attended the FBI Academy in...

Fannie Hall

Fannie Hall

Jul 25, 2022

Fannie Mae Cromer Hall, 87, of Batesburg, was born in Ward, SC on May 25, 1935, and entered into heaven on Monday, July 25, 2022. She was a daughter of the late James Luther and Elliott Ellen "Ellie" Rodgers Cromer. Her greatest joys in life were her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her family, and her community.Mrs. Hall was married...

Gerald "Jerry" Keith Keenan

Gerald "Jerry" Keith Keenan

Jul 23, 2022

Gerald "Jerry" Keith Keenan, 87, of Gilbert, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022. Mr. Keenan was born in Delmont, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Ray C. and Ruth F. Lauffer Keenan. He was the youngest of their six children. At an early age, Jerry became an Eagle Scout. He spent his career driving 18-wheelers, where he hauled fuel up...

Bobby Boatwright

Bobby Boatwright

Jul 22, 2022

Bobby Boatwright, 69, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. Mr. Boatwright was born in Aiken County, a son of the late Jones and Annie Smith Boatwright. He was the owner and operator of Boatwright's Garage for many years. Along with his wife, he loved shopping at flea markets and attending old classic car shows. Mr. Boatwright was a...

Becky P. Brown

Becky P. Brown

Jul 20, 2022

Rebecca "Becky" Prater Brown, 68, of Lexington, passed into the loving arms of God on July 20, 2022 in Lexington, SC. Becky was born November 10,1953 to Frances and C.E. Prater. A 1972 graduate of Old Columbia High School, Becky retired after 28 years of service with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. She was a loving and loyal...

Ernie K. Wertz

Ernie K. Wertz

Jul 19, 2022

Ernie Kelly Wertz, 72, of Saluda passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Born in Greenwood, SC, he was a son of the late Advil Dupree Wertz and Katie Harrison Wertz. Mr. Wertz was a US Army veteran and served during the Vietnam Era. He loved hunting, fishing and working outdoors in the yard. Mr. Wertz had a heart of gold...

Lewis Edward Marshall, Sr.

Lewis Edward Marshall, Sr.

Jul 15, 2022

Lewis Edward Marshall, Sr., 79, of Batesburg-Leesville, left the physical world on Friday, July 15, 2022, and has been released from the grips of Alzheimer’s.He was born in Joanna, SC on October 4, 1942, to the late Frances and Alvin “Skin” Marshall. This is where he became an Eagle Scout and learned of his deep love for dogs. He later...

Ruby Fulmer

Ruby Fulmer

Jul 10, 2022

Ruby Carolyn Fulmer, 84, of Saluda, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. Mrs. Fulmer was born in Aiken County, a daughter to the late LaVeta Whittle Eckert (George). She was a member of Richland Springs Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. Mrs. Fulmer was also an Eastern Star. Along with her husband, W.M. Fulmer,...

David Earle Settle

David Earle Settle

Jul 9, 2022

David Earle Settle, 73, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. A memorial for Mr. Settle will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 12th at Mt. Ebal Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Paulling officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Mr. Settle was born in Columbia, SC, the son of the late...

Evelyn Kyzer Gantt

Evelyn Kyzer Gantt

Jul 9, 2022

Evelyn Kyzer Gantt, 90, of Batesburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, July 9, 2022. She was born on April 17, 1932 to the late Lonnie "Carl" and Emma Williams Kyzer. Ms. Gantt was a hard worker; she worked with Burlington Industries for 30 years, raised chickens along side of her husband for 40...

Arlene Ingram

Arlene Ingram

Jul 1, 2022

Arlene Zibbell Ingram, 85, of Saluda, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Louis Dudley and Leila Myrtle Montague Zibbell. Mrs. Ingram was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Saluda. Along with her husband, she owned and operated Top O' Th' Lake Marina for more than 22...

William "Lumpy" Jordan

William "Lumpy" Jordan

Jun 22, 2022

William Larry Jordan, 72, of Leesville passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at his home. Mr. Jordan was born in Aiken, SC, a son of the late Luther and Armand Jordan. He was a member of the Batesburg-Leesville Masonic Lodge and was also a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Connie Jordan; his...

Carson Cato Jr.

Carson Cato Jr.

Jun 16, 2022

Carson Whitfield "Whit" Cato, Jr., 79, of Batesburg passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at his home. Born in Monetta, SC, he was a son of the late Carson Whitfield Cato, Sr. and Eula Lee Whetstone Cato. He was the Batesburg-Leesville Hillbilly in the SC Poultry Festival. Mr. Cato was also a member of First Baptist Church of Leesville....

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