Recent Obituaries
Linda Williams
Feb 4, 2021
Gayle Smith Williams, 74, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. A private family gathering will be held. Mrs. Williams was born in Greenwood, SC, a daughter of the late Carlton and Sophie DeLoache Smith. She was a teacher’s assistant for over twenty years at Saluda Elementary School. Mrs. Williams was a Saluda High School graduate where she won...
Julienne Burgeson-Butkus
Feb 3, 2021
Julienne Marie “Julie” Burgeson-Butkus, 55, of Cross Hill, SC passed away Wednesday , February 3, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 13th, at 11:00 A.M. at Pine Pleasant Baptist Church in Saluda. Julie was born in Jamestown, New York and was raised by her grandmother having lost her mom at a very young age. She moved...
Walter Tomihiro
Jan 30, 2021
Major (Ret) Walter T. Tomihiro,82, of Columbia, passed away on January 30, 2021. Born on the Big Island of Hawaii, Walt entered the Army after college and served two tours in Vietnam where he earned the bronze star. He retired with 21 years of service as a Major in the Army at Fort Jackson, having served as Deputy Provost Marshal....
Nannie Freeman
Jan 27, 2021
Nannie Belle Freeman, 66, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Freeman was born in Saluda County, a daughter of the late Tillman and Mattie Belle Renue. She was married to the late Allen Wayne Freeman. Surviving are her children, Richard (Rebecca) William, Belinda (Bobby) McCormick; siblings, George "Billy" Renue,...
Mavis Cockrell
Jan 26, 2021
Mavis Padgett Cockrell, 88, passed away January 26, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 P.M. Friday, January 29th, at West Creek Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Robert Culbertson and Rev. Bob Woodyard officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Masks and social distancing are...
Chester Chrisley
Jan 23, 2021
Chester Rodgers Chrisley,76, of Saluda passed away peacefully on January 23, 2021 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital after being injured in a car accident on January 15, 2021. Chester was born on September 22, 1944 in Greenwood, South Carolina to the late Johnny and Nell Chrisley. He was the eighth of 10 siblings: Jewel, Jeanette, Robert, John, Leroy, Doc, Sue,...
William Whitman
Jan 22, 2021
William Crowell "W. C." Whitman passed away on January 22, 2021 at Pruitt Health Hospice in Rock Hill, SC. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. April 16th, at Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. Mitchell W. Bruner officiating. Guest are requested to wear a mask. W.C. was born on May 8, 1922 in Batesburg, the son of...
Roger Dennis Hensley
Jan 21, 2021
SSGT Roger Dennis Hensley, 68, of Batesburg died Thursday, January 21, 2021. Born in Munich, Germany on October 31, 1952, he was a son of the late Paul C. Hensley and Dorothy Henderson Hensley. Mr. Hensley was the owner of Hensley's Auto and Truck Repair until his retirement and was a U.S. Airforce veteran having served during the Vietnam Era....
Marian Oswald Padgett
Jan 19, 2021
Marian Oswald Padgett of Batesburg Leesville SC, affectionately known as “Jiggs” and “Mammie”, 84 years old, died January 19, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Henry Albert and Lizzie Mae Oswald. Marian is survived by her children, Sharon (Kenny) Padgett, Marcia (Dennis) Padgett, Ginger (Alan) Harmon all of Batesburg-Leesville; her grandchildren, Stephanie Wash (Bob) Carter, Denver (Tristin) Padgett,...
Milford Blakely Sr.
Jan 19, 2021
Milford Oakie Blakely Sr., 78, of Leesville, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Mr. Blakely was born in War, West Virginia and was a son of the late James and Isabel Weippert Blakely. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Mr. Blakely worked as an Assistant Warehouse Manager for Mudge Paper and was married to the late Marylee...
Thomas Joseph Hrlic, Jr.
Jan 19, 2021
Thomas Joseph Hrlic, Jr., 69, of Saluda died Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Mr. Hrlic was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 10, 1951 and was a son of the late Thomas Joseph Hrlic, Sr. and Rose Kurowski Hrlic. He was a Journeyman Plumber with Plumbers local 98 in Detroit, Michigan where he later retired. Surviving are his daughter, Elizabeth "Libby"...
Boyd Benton
Jan 19, 2021
Boyd Benton, 83, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. A private family graveside service will be held at Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. John Yorio officiating. Please wear masks and social distance. Friends may come visit from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. on Friday, January 22nd, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. Mr. Benton was born in West...
Jason Buzhardt
Jan 19, 2021
Jason William Buzhardt, 67, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. A private entombment will be held in Christ the Good Shepherd Mausoleum in Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Mr. Buzhardt was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of Mildred Lake Buzhardt and the late Hugh Lagran “H.L” Buzhardt. Jason was a good cook, preparing a full meal every day....
Leland Mack "Bucky" Boozer
Jan 18, 2021
Leland Mack “Bucky” Boozer, 80, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. A memorial service will be held at a later date due to COVID-19. Mr. Boozer was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late Leland Rhodes and Frances Margaret Smith Boozer. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed bird and deer hunting and also crappy fishing....
Kenneth Grant Chafin
Jan 13, 2021
Kenneth Grant Chafin, 76, of Greer, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. A private burial will be held at Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Mr. Chafin was born in Johnson City, TN, a son of the late Maynard and Elsie Chafin. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, he pursued his doctoral studies in Philosophy of Science at the University...
Shelby Jean Cockrell
Jan 13, 2021
Shelby Jean Cockrell, 84, of Batesburg, went to her Heavenly Home Wednesday, January 13, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 P.M. Saturday, January 16th, at Hulon Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Earl Hartley, Rev. Robert Patterson, and Rev. Robert Culbertson officiating. Visitation will be held following the service at the graveside, and other times at her home....
Sandra Lewis Lowman
Jan 12, 2021
Sandra Lewis Lowman, 73, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 15th, at Pond Branch United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Lisa Isenhower officiating. Mrs. Lowman was born in Batesburg, SC, a daughter of the late Hoyt and Rosalyn Taylor Lewis. Mrs. Lowman was a Batesburg-Leesville High School Graduate. She...
Darrell Marion Whittle
Jan 12, 2021
Darrell Marion Whittle, 60, of Saluda, SC passed away January 12, 2021. A native of Saluda, he was a son of Christine Maffett Whittle and the late Floyd Tracy “Jack” Whittle, Jr. Mr. Whittle was loved by many and will be missed by his family, friends, and church family. He was the owner of Double D Brush and Grass and...
James Milo Miller
Jan 12, 2021
James Milo Miller, 82, of Gilbert, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. A private graveside service will be held at Pond Branch United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Drew Martin officiating. Mr. Miller was born in Gilbert, SC, a son of the late Nathan and Ursula Smith Miller. He was married to the late Virginia Ballington Miller. Mr. Miller was...
Broadus Stanmore Johnson Jr.
Jan 10, 2021
Broadus Stanmore Johnson, Jr, 86, passed away Sunday, January 10th, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 P.M. Friday, January 15th, at Ridge Spring Cemetery with Rev. Bobby Jackson and Rev. John Chambers officiating. Due to COVID-19, masks and social distancing are encouraged. Active pallbearers will be Crys Lybrand, Don Johnson, Kevin Yon, Kyle Richards, Dray Wannamaker, and...
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