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Christian Turner

Christian Turner

Nov 26, 2022

Christian Michael Turner, 23, of West Columbia, passed away on November 26, 2022. Born on July 18, 1999, he was a son of Henry Turner and Melissa Dull. Mr. Turner was an avid motor sportsman.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Turner is survived by brothers, James Shugart, and Drew Turner; sisters, Jodi Davis, and Sam Ward; along with many other...

Charles Wayne Bodie

Charles Wayne Bodie

Nov 26, 2022

Charles Wayne Bodie, 66, of Gilbert passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at his home. Born in Monetta, SC, he was a son of the late Jacob Charles Bodie and Rosa Mae Duffie Bodie. Wayne retired from JB Martin and Michelin. He was a member of the The Rescue Church in Pelion. Wayne loved farming, fishing and hunting but above...

William "Bill"  Llyod Rodgers

William "Bill" Llyod Rodgers

Nov 24, 2022

William "Bill" Lloyd Rodgers, 81, of Ward, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022. Mr. Rodgers was born in Saluda County, a son of the late Julia Norris Rodgers Harmon and Lloyd Rodgers. He was a member of Jesus Deliverance Tabernacle Church, served as an Evangelist and loved sharing the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Mr. Rodgers enjoyed working hard...

Harry Gordon Kirby, Jr.

Harry Gordon Kirby, Jr.

Nov 20, 2022

Harry Gordon Kirby, Jr., 89, of Gilbert, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, November 21, 2022. Gordon was married to the late Lucy D. Reeder Kirby. He was born on June 4, 1933 in Camden, New Jersey to the late Harry Gordon Kirby, Sr. and Helen E. Kirby. He was a retired plumber and a member of Pipe...

Joe W. Perkins

Joe W. Perkins

Nov 17, 2022

Joe William Perkins, 69, of Gilbert, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he was a son of the late Roy and Jean Wolfenbarger Perkins. He was a 1971 graduate of Tecumseh High School in New Carlisle, Ohio and later attended electricians school. Mr. Perkins was a US Navy veteran having served during...

Micheal Nelson "Red" Padgett

Micheal Nelson "Red" Padgett

Nov 16, 2022

Micheal Nelson "Red" Padgett, 81, of Batesburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Born in Saluda County, he was a son of the late George William Padgett Sr. and Othell Lorrick Padgett. Mr. Padgett worked for SCE&G for more than 30 years until his retirement in 2003. He was a member of Cedar Grove Lutheran Church of Leesville, SC.

Surviving...

Sheila Veronica Hall

Sheila Veronica Hall

Nov 16, 2022

Sheila Veronica Hall, 54, of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Dan Burgess and Gracie Lee Thornton Hallman. Mrs. Hall was a member of Hulon Baptist Church. She loved Alabama "Roll Tide" and Disney.

Surviving are her husband of 31 years, Tracy Hall; children, Brannon Hall (Mackenzie Vicars), Alyssa Hall (Coleton Long), step-daughter,...

Gail Padgett Brown

Gail Padgett Brown

Nov 12, 2022

Gail Padgett Brown, 71, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022. A private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Ebal Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Bill Paulling and Rev. Bill Padgett officiating.

Mrs. Brown was born in Batesburg, SC, a daughter of the late Mary Ellen Hall Padgett and Curtis Padgett. Gail was owner and CEO of Palmetto...

Imogene Hayes Amick

Imogene Hayes Amick

Nov 7, 2022

Imogene Hayes Amick, 90, of Gilbert, SC, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022. Mrs. Amick was born in Leesville, SC to the late Gregory and Eva Pearl Hayes. She loved to work, cook for others, and most of all, loved being a servant to her community and anyone in need.

Surviving are her son, David P. Amick (Tonya); grandchildren, Josh Amick...

Miriam Sybil Smith

Miriam Sybil Smith

Nov 7, 2022

Miriam Sybil Smith, 83, of Leesville, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022. Born in Lexington County, she was a daughter of the late M.C. Son Watson and Virgie Mae Fallaw Watson. Mrs. Smith was a member of Steadman Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith retired from Union Switch and Signal and later worked at the I20 speedway and Thunder Valley. She...

John Edward Trotter

John Edward Trotter

Oct 25, 2022

John Edward Trotter, 86, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Mr. Trotter was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late John L. and Alleen Kneece Trotter. He was married to the late Shirley Frances Johnson Trotter. Mr. Trotter served in the United States Navy for 4 years and served in the United States Air Force for...

Lorene Maffett Karter

Lorene Maffett Karter

Oct 25, 2022

Lorene Maffett Karter, 91, formerly of Springfield, SC passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Born in Greenwood, SC she was a daughter of the late Thomas T. Maffett and Flora Mae Turner Maffett. Mrs. Karter was a member of Faith Temple Holiness Church.

Surviving are her son, Buddy Reid and her daughter, Sue Ann Shealy (Bryson Laverle). She is also survived...

Nadine Padgett Anderson

Nadine Padgett Anderson

Oct 23, 2022

Nadine Padgett Anderson, 89, of Batesburg, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022. Ms. Anderson was born in Batesburg, SC, a daughter of the late Harvey and Nellie Brown Padgett. She was married to the late Johnny Dresser Anderson. Ms. Anderson loved puzzle books and crocheting.

Surviving are her sons and daughter-in-law, David Anderson (Shirley), Harvey Earl Anderson; grandchildren, Brandee Hamby...

Michael Robertson

Michael Robertson

Oct 19, 2022

Michael Robertson, 56, of Gilbert, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Michael was a son of the late Bruce and Esther Robertson. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle. Mr. Robertson enjoyed fishing and working at the Koger Center in downtown Columbia.

Michael is survived by a brother, Sam Robertson; sister-in-law, Von Robertson; nephews, Caylin Robertson, Mathew Robertson, and Jason...

Eddie Boland Jr.

Eddie Boland Jr.

Oct 17, 2022

Eddie Lamar Boland Jr., 36, of Batesburg passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022. Born in Lexington County, he was the adopted son of Edith Bickley Leaphart. Eddie was employed with B-L Rentals and loved fishing, hunting, and the Gamecocks. He was an avid golfer who loved to golf with his buddies at Indian Trail Golf Course. Eddie was a...

Jesse Eugene Efird

Jesse Eugene Efird

Oct 13, 2022

Jesse Eugene Efird, 61, of Saluda, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022. Mr. Efird was born in Wiesbaden, Germany a son of the late Alvin Enoch and Carolyn Ann Efird. Jesse enjoyed showing off and having a good time.

Surviving are his wife of 11 years, Debbie Efied; children, Mary and Matthew Efird; step-sons, Nick, Matthew, Daniel and Jeremy Ellison;...

Pastor Pamela Barrs

Pastor Pamela Barrs

Oct 12, 2022

Pastor Pamela H. Barrs, 66, of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Pastor Barrs was a daughter of the late James William and Cornelia Pauline Hartley. She was a loving mother, sister, and aunt. Pastor Barrs was the pastor of St. Joseph Old Fashion Holiness Church.

Pastor Barrs is survived by her daughter, Delaine Goff; son, Eric (Allison) Barrs....

Martha Hancock

Martha Hancock

Oct 11, 2022

Martha Rose Chavis Hancock, 74, of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Mrs. Hancock was born in Salley, SC, a daughter of the late Gary and Mammie Lou Chavis. She loved fishing, watching NASCAR racing, the Clemson Tigers, and wrestling. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family and grandkids.

Surviving are her children, Danny Hancock (Cybil), Crystal...

William "Bo" Spence

William "Bo" Spence

Oct 10, 2022

William "Bo" Spence, 78, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022. Mr. Spence was a son of the late Ishmael and Fannie Oswalt Spence. He served in the United States Air Force. Bo loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles.

Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Treatha Donnelly Spence; step-son, Ronnie Deese (Stacy); and step grandchildren, Skye and Harley Nix. In addition...

Dana Padgett

Dana Padgett

Oct 9, 2022

Dana Lydell Padgett, 52, of Swansea, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022. Dana was the son of Walter Joseph Padgett, Jr. and Susie Jane Proctor. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle. Mr. Padgett enjoyed collecting cars, shooting guns, listening to hard rock, and loved his cat, Catbert, the most.

Mr. Padgett is survived by his mother, Susie Jane Proctor;...

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