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Marie Easler Cockrell

Marie Easler Cockrell

Jan 16, 2023

Marie Easler Cockrell, 70, of Saluda, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. Mrs. Cockrell was born in Saluda, SC, a daughter of the late Dorothy Rodgers Cockrell and Dudley Easler. She was a former employee of Greenwood Mills, Department of Veteran Affairs and Saluda County School District. She was a member of B-L Congregational Holiness Church. Mrs. Cockrell's greatest joy...

Rudolph "Rudy" Endrenyi

Rudolph "Rudy" Endrenyi

Jan 6, 2023

Rudy was born September 12, 1954, in Jojour, France, a son of Hungarian refugees Frank, Sr. And Elizabeth Szabo Endrenyi. He is survived by his wife, Janis; daughter, Kendra; stepchildren, Mark and Melissa Cain and Mark and Krystal Sissy Blume; grandchildren, Mark (Morgan), Matt, Mason, Jessica (Feailpe), Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Ayden, Jazmine, Nayeli, Ariel, Maverick, Macie, and Memphis. He is also...

Louis Lamar Dillard

Louis Lamar Dillard

Jan 3, 2023

Louis Lamar Dillard of Ward, SC, entered into rest peacefully on January 3, 2023, in the home he shared with Tonia Sweeney. Lamar was born July 25, 1960, in Geneva, Alabama. He was a son of the late Bertha Dillard and Louis Dillard of Hartford, Alabama. Growing up in Hartford, Alabama, he played tennis, keeping everyone on their toes while...

Deborah Brazell

Deborah Brazell

Jan 2, 2023

Deborah Ann Brazell, 67, of Gaston, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023. Mrs. Brazell was born in Columbia, SC, to the late Clyde and Lee Smith Brazell. She loved spending time with her cats and mostly her family.

Surviving are her husband, John Wilson; stepson, Chris (Bri) Wilson; stepdaughters, Crystal Dawn Wilson and April Wilson; and many other extended family...

Jack Harrelson

Jack Harrelson

Dec 31, 2022

Jack Winston Harrelson, 78, of Ridge Spring, SC, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on December 31, 2022. Mr. Harrelson was born on March 14, 1944, to the late Van and Corine Rowell Harrelson. He enjoyed hiking, jogging, and bass fishing. Mr. Harrelson had great love for his dogs and anything outdoors as he was a wildlife enthusiast.

Surviving are his...

Frances Branham

Frances Branham

Dec 30, 2022

Frances P. Branham, 84, of Lexington, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 30, 2022. Born in Marietta, Georgia, she was a daughter of the Rufus and Eunice Rodgers Padgett. Mrs. Branham retired from Southern Bell with over 40 years of service. She loved fishing and most importantly spending time with her family. Mrs. Branham was a member...

Cynthia Baughman

Cynthia Baughman

Dec 29, 2022

On December 29, 1965, Cynthia Marie Waters was united in holy matrimony with Harold William Baughman.

On December 29, 2022, on their 57th wedding anniversary, Harold came to take Cindy, his angel (and ours) to their heavenly home.

Mrs. Baughman was born February 7, 1950 in Columbia, SC. She was a member of Ebenezer Southern Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by...

Heyward Amick

Heyward Amick

Dec 29, 2022

Heyward Miller Amick, 81, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. Mr. Amick was born in Lexington County, a son of the late Horace Clayburn and Eva Rosabell Frick Amick. He loved horses, animals, taking trips with his family and loved "joshing" with his family and friends. Mr. Amick loved candy and food in general and enjoyed meeting new...

Carl Jones

Carl Jones

Dec 26, 2022

Carl Chadwick Jones, 46, of Gaston, died Monday, December 26, 2022. Born in Columbia, SC, he was a son of Inez Brazell Jones and the late Danny Joe Jones Sr. Carl worked in construction for more than 20 years. He loved to have fun, the Georgia Bulldogs and Dale Earnhardt.

Surviving are his companion, Michelle Sease; his mother, Inez M....

Kevin A. Matthews

Kevin A. Matthews

Dec 25, 2022

Kevin Adonis Matthews, 40, of Batesburg passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Born in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late Harold Dean Matthews and Elaine Easterling Matthews. Kevin loved playing music, the Clemson Tigers, and most of all loved his son.

He is survived by his son, Cooper Dean Matthews, and brother, Ian Matthews (Carey).

Services will be...

Earline Durst

Earline Durst

Dec 21, 2022

Wilma Earline Kneece Durst, 93, of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022. She was born September 1, 1929, to the late Willie "Son" & Ada Kneece. Earline enjoyed sewing, fishing, gardening and traveling, while spending time with family. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Batesburg.

She was a mother of three, grandmother of seven, great-grandmother of...

Larry Craft

Larry Craft

Dec 19, 2022

Larry Howard Craft, 75, of Pelion, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 14, 1947 to the late Harvey and Mary Lucas Craft. Mr. Craft was a graduate of Pelion High School, where he excelled in sports. He retired from Shaw Industries, formerly Allied Signal. Mr. Craft was...

Dean Taylor

Dean Taylor

Dec 18, 2022

Dean Taylor, 61, of Saluda, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022. Mr. Taylor was born in Newberry, SC, a son of the late Edward Gordon and Lanelle Virginia Johnson Taylor. He was married to the late Teresa Lynn Padgett. Mr. Taylor was a hard working man who had the most compassionate and loving spirit. He would give you the shirt...

Kayla Stevens

Kayla Stevens

Dec 15, 2022

Kayla Ann Stevens, 31, of Gaston, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at her home. Born in West Columbia, SC, she was a daughter of Darren Ervin and Clara Louise Lugo-Santigo Stevens. Kayla was a loving and caring person to all that knew her and loved her pets, Calie and Frankie. She will forever be missed by her family.

Surviving are...

Margie Clark Fender

Margie Clark Fender

Dec 12, 2022

Margie Clark Fender, 86, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022. Born in Jefferson, SC, she was a daughter of the late James and Janie Chapman Clark. Mrs. Fender was married to the late James Warren Fender, Sr. for more than 56 years. She was a long-time member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church.

Mrs. Fender is survived by a son,...

Fred Larry Rude

Fred Larry Rude

Dec 10, 2022

Fred Larry Rude, 75, of Saluda, passed away Friday night, December 9, 2022. Mr. Rude was born in Newberry, SC, a son of the late Eva Vivian Bradley Scurry and Harry Fisher Rude. He worked 8 years as a pipefitter for the Charleston Naval Shipyard, before moving back home where he worked as a jailor and dispatcher for over thirty...

Marie Mccarty

Marie Mccarty

Dec 7, 2022

Marie McCarty, 67, of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Ms. McCarty was born in Columbia, SC, the daughter of the late Thomas Lee and Frances "Bill" Buzhardt McCarty. Marie was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. She loved crocheting, word searches, and puzzles.

Surviving are her brother, Gene McCarty; and special cousins, Tabitha Kneece (John) and their daughters,...

Jeanette Gunter Kneece

Jeanette Gunter Kneece

Dec 5, 2022

Jeanette Gunter Kneece, 64, of Batesburg, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022. Mrs. Kneece was born in Aiken County, a daughter of the late Dorothy Hall and Junior Gunter. She loved watching old western movies and playing family games on her tablet. Mrs. Kneece enjoyed shopping, puzzles and going to the mountains.

Surviving are her children, Jennifer Wyatt (Rusty),...

Mary Ann Aull

Mary Ann Aull

Dec 2, 2022

Mary Ann Aull, 89, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, A private graveside service will be held at Ridge Spring Cemetery.

Born in Saluda County, she was a daughter of the late Sam and Katherine Autry Padgett. Mrs. Aull was married to the late Frank A. Aull who was a US Airforce veteran. She enjoyed traveling abroad during...

Eloise Hartley Fulmer

Eloise Hartley Fulmer

Nov 29, 2022

Eloise Hartley Fulmer, 82, of Ward, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Mrs. Fulmer was born in Aiken County, a daughter of the late Grady Hartley, Sr. and Charlene Virginia Cockrell Hartley. She was married to the late Willie E. Fulmer. Mrs. Fulmer was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Aiken County. She loved being outdoors, bird watching, Elvis...

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