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William Cain

William Cain

Sep 10, 2021

William Michael Cain, 41, of Lexington passed away Friday, September 10, 2021. He was the son of Tommy Cain and Kay Cain Scott. In addition to his father and mother, he was was survived by his step-dad, Dwayne Scott; his children, Gabby, Isabella and Mike Jr.; a sister, Miranda and a host of family and friends. The service for Mr....

Genevieve Janson

Genevieve Janson

Sep 8, 2021

Genevieve Marie Janson, 94, of Lexington passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Services are private.

Arthur Prater

Arthur Prater

Sep 8, 2021

Arthur Kent Prater, 65, born on April 27, 1956 in Florence, SC to Ed and Frankie Prater, passed into the loving arms of God on September 8, 2021 in Lexington, SC. Kent was a hardworking, fun loving, big hearted and generous man. He was a loyal friend, loving brother and devoted son and uncle. Kent is survived by his mother,...

Eland Chapman

Eland Chapman

Sep 6, 2021

Eland Chapman, 77, of Saluda, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 9th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with burial at his home place, 197 Dave Road, Saluda, SC 29138. Mr. Chapman requested everyone in attendance of the funeral dress casual by wearing jeans and sneakers. The Rev. Charles Houston will...

Carla Renee Goff

Carla Renee Goff

Sep 6, 2021

Carla Renee Goff, 55, of Batesburg, was called home to rest on Monday, September 6, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Carl and Ruby Wheeler. Mrs. Goff was raised in Mt. Ebal Baptist Church and had an immense Love and Faith for God. She is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Jeffrey Goff; a sister, Charlene...

Harvey Padgett Jr.

Harvey Padgett Jr.

Sep 5, 2021

Mr. Harvey Padgett, Jr., 93, of Batesburg, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Ridge Spring Cemetery. The family encourages mask to be worn during the graveside service by all attendees. Mr. Padgett was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late Harvey Padgett, Sr. and...

Elsa Rivera

Elsa Rivera

Sep 4, 2021

La hermana Elsa nació en Honduras, hija de Federico Lazo y Liduvina Rivera. En su juventud trabajó como maestra por diez años. Trabajó junto a su esposo Luis quien fue pastor por 20 años en la iglesia Lirio De Los Valles. Fue una mujer ejemplar, sirvió a Dios honorablemente y fue una madre y abuela tierna y llena de amor....

Willie Keisler Sr.

Willie Keisler Sr.

Sep 3, 2021

Willie Lewis Keisler, Sr., 78, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Ridge Crest Memorial Park. The Rev. Dennis Lear will officiate. Active pallbearers will be Jay Hallman, Easton Hallman, Braydon Hallman, Korbyn Hallman, Ryan Smith, Bruce Chapman and Jeff Storey. Mr. Keisler was born in Leesville,...

Billy Oswalt

Billy Oswalt

Sep 2, 2021

Mr. Billy Oswalt, 77, of Batesburg, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Born in Aiken County, SC, he was a son of the late Floyd and Lorine Wheeler. Mr. Oswalt was raised in Mt. Ebal Baptist Church and was of the Baptist faith. He was a logger and former employee with Oswalt Lumber as a mechanic....

Larry Mcgee

Larry Mcgee

Aug 28, 2021

Larry Mitchell McGee, 73, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 31st, at First Baptist Church of Leesville with burial to follow in Newberry Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Charles Leonhardt and Rev. Jay Black will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M., Monday, August 30th...

Edward "Sonny" Hook Jr.

Edward "Sonny" Hook Jr.

Aug 27, 2021

Mr. Edward P "Sonny" Hook, Jr., 82, of Batesburg, died Friday, August 27, 2021 at his home. A visitation will be held from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. Thursday, September 2nd, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. Mr. Hook was born in Red Bank, SC, a son of the late Edward P. and Neil Whitaker Hook. He was known as the "Produce...

Grover Livingston Carson

Grover Livingston Carson

Aug 25, 2021

Mr. Grover Livingston "G.L." Carson, 73, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 28th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. The Rev. Ken Stafford will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Mr. Carson was born in Orangeburg County, a son...

Raymond Bodie

Raymond Bodie

Aug 23, 2021

Jacob Raymond Bodie, 80, of Monetta, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 . Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26th at Amick Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Donald Bodie and Rev. Larry Smith will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the...

Kathy Lee Estrada

Kathy Lee Estrada

Aug 22, 2021

Mrs. Kathy Lee Estrada, 53, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 24th at Hall Town Cemetery with Rev. Bill Paulling officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Monday, August 23rd at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. Mrs. Estrada was born in Newberry, SC, a daughter of...

Diane Winslow

Diane Winslow

Aug 22, 2021

Diane Winslow, 61, of Ridge Spring, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021. A visitation will be held from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 31st, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. Ms Winslow was born in Boothwyn, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph Paul and Agnes Grugan Winslow. She was an United States Army Veteran. Surviving are her beloved wife,...

Jelaine Wingard

Jelaine Wingard

Aug 19, 2021

Edith Jelaine Wingard, 62, of Leesville died Thursday, August 19, 2021. The service for Ms. Wingard will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 25th at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. Born in Lexington County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Wingard and Edith Shealy Wingard. Jelaine was known to most as a selfless and caring person who...

Mabry Padgett

Mabry Padgett

Aug 17, 2021

Mabry Verdine Padgett, 61, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, August 29th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. Mr. Padgett was born in Newberry, SC, a son of the late Charles Broadus and Ella Mae Steele Padgett. He was an avid gardener, mechanic, racer and comedian. Surviving are his daughter, Ameila...

Carol B. Connelly Jr.

Carol B. Connelly Jr.

Aug 17, 2021

Carol B. Connelly, Jr., 71, of Batesburg passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Born in Newberry, SC, he was the son of the late Carol B. Connelly, Sr. and Iris Evelyn O'Shields. Mr. Connelly retired after 38 years from Norfolk Southern Railroad as an Engineer. He raced cars as a hobby and loved riding his Harley motorcycle. Mr. Connelly was...

Steve Olsen

Steve Olsen

Aug 17, 2021

Steve Eugene Olsen, 57, of Salley, cherished husband of Valerie, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Born in Charleston, SC on January 5, 1964, he was a son of Patricia Anne Teston Olsen and the late Stanley Clifton Olsen. Steve owned and operated Straight Shot Express, LLC trucking company. Known to most to be a tuff man, he was the...

Tara Quattlebaum Wheeler

Tara Quattlebaum Wheeler

Aug 15, 2021

Tara Angela Quattlebaum Wheeler, 46, of Batesburg passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. Born in Lexington County, she was the daughter of the late Archie Edwin "Bo" Quattlebaum and Mary Anna Swygert. Tara was a graduate of Batesburg High School, where she loved playing softball. She enjoyed collecting arrowheads, spending quality time with her baby girl, and making others feel...