Obituaries

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Thurmond Kneece Sr.

Thurmond Kneece Sr.

Jul 4, 2021

Thurmond D. “Big Buddy” Kneece, Sr., 68, of Batesburg, passed away July 4, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 9, 2021 at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with burial to follow in Mt. Ebal Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Paulling will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 A.M....

Annie Baughman

Annie Baughman

Jul 4, 2021

Annie Lois Blanchette Baughman, 105, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 P.M. Friday, July 9th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home conducted by her nephew, the Rev. Steve Jacks. Burial will follow the service at 3:30 P.M. in Bethia Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Abbeville, SC. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30...

John Randall

John Randall

Jul 3, 2021

John D. Randall Jr., 68, of Ridge Spring, SC passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, July 12th at Double Branch Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ridge Spring with Rev. Jacob Workman officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. John was born November 9,...

Terry Rish

Terry Rish

Jun 26, 2021

Terry Mitchell Rish, 61, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 29th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with John Reeder and Benjie Rhoad officiating. Mr. Rish was born in Columbia, SC, a son of the late Kelly Gantt Rish and Norma Lee Taylor Rish. He was a member of Bethlehem...

Michael Mcgee

Michael Mcgee

Jun 26, 2021

Michael McGee,52, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Born in Prosperity, SC on February 27, 1969, he was a son of the late Franklin Norell McGee Sr. and Faye Louise Wilson McGee. Michael worked in maintenance at Batesburg Middle School. He loved the outdoors, hunting, building things, History, and Civil War reenacting. Michael...

Lizzie Mae Waters

Lizzie Mae Waters

Jun 24, 2021

Lizzie Mae Waters, 77, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 3rd, at Batesburg Cemetery. The Rev. Lisa Isenhower will officiate. Ms. Waters was born on April 29, 1944, in Aiken, SC, a daughter of the late Luther Waters, Sr. and Annie Mae Hendrix Waters. She was a...

Vivian Mcgee

Vivian Mcgee

Jun 22, 2021

Vivian McGee, 70, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M. Monday, June 28th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with burial in New Holland Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Glenn McGugan will officiate. Ms. McGee was born in Aiken, SC, a daughter of the late Albert Henry and Ethel Mae Whittle McGee. She...

Ronald Corder

Ronald Corder

Jun 22, 2021

Ronald Gene “Pete” Corder, 73, of Fairview, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at his home, following a difficult battle with Parkinson’s disease. Mr. Corder was born in Batesburg, South Carolina on November 16, 1947, a son of the late John Etheridge Corder and Savannah Mae Hall Corder. He was a...

Shannon Maroney

Shannon Maroney

Jun 18, 2021

Shannon Paul Maroney, 43, of Leesville, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021. The funeral service with military honors for Mr. Maroney will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 24th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with burial on Maroney Hill. The Rev. Dennis Lear will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m., on Wednesday, June...

Jackie Cheeks Jr.

Jackie Cheeks Jr.

Jun 16, 2021

Jackie Ray Cheeks Jr.,52, of Leesville, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of Judith Mosley Shumpert. Mr. Cheeks was an avid Gamecock fan, loved Rock and Roll music, and his dog Uno. He was a loving son and brother who will be missed by his family and friends. Surviving are his mother, Judy...

Jesse Derrick

Jesse Derrick

Jun 12, 2021

Jesse Preston Derrick, 88, formerly of West Columbia, died Saturday, June 12th, 2021 at his home in Batesburg, SC. Born in Irmo, SC, he was a son of the late Wilbur and Ernestine Weed Derrick. He was a graduate of Irmo High School and served in the Army National Guard. Mr. Derrick, fondly known as “J.P.,” went on to work...

Celia Cockrell

Celia Cockrell

Jun 10, 2021

Celia Yvonne Cockrell, 83, of Batesburg passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M., on Saturday, June 12th, at Ridge Crest Memorial Park. The Rev. Libby Newman will officiate. Mrs. Cockrell was born in Batesburg, SC, a daughter of the late Hoyt M. and Meta Seigler Senterfiet. She was married to the late...

Maurice Keisler Jr

Maurice Keisler Jr

Jun 10, 2021

Maurice “Ronald” Keisler, Jr., son of Maurice Keisler, Sr. and Lillie Jean McCormack Keisler passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his residence in Batesburg. He was 59 years old. Surviving are his son, Jeffrey of Anderson and daughter, Misty Jones (Chris) of Batesburg. He has one grandson, Thomas, who was his joy. Ronald was predeceased by his parents;...

Sally Jean Geyer

Sally Jean Geyer

Jun 6, 2021

Sally Jean Geyer, 80, of Columbia, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021. Ms. Geyer was born in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of the late Jean Walter and Gertrude Lantz Arnold. She was married to the late Jerry Lynn Ellis and James "Jim" Geyer. Ms. Geyer grew up in the United Methodist Church. Along with her late husband Jim, she was...

George Floyd Wooley

George Floyd Wooley

May 30, 2021

George Floyd Wooley, 90, of Leesville passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021. Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Eddie Walter and Ella Ridgell Warren Wooley. He was a US Army Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Wooley worked in heavy duty refrigeration as a Mechanical Engineer for various dairies and bottling companies until...

Betty Newman

Betty Newman

May 27, 2021

Ms. Betty Jean Newman, 86, of Leesville passed away peacefully Thursday, May 27, 2021 at her home. Services for Ms. Newman will be private.

Damon Watts Jaynes

Damon Watts Jaynes

May 26, 2021

Damon Watts Jaynes, 27, of Leesville passed away, Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of Bennie Neal Jaynes and Tracie Ann Dawkins Taylor. He attended Gilbert High School and worked as a mechanic with Amick Farms. Damon had a zest for life, loved race cars, mudding, and shooting pool. He was a friend to...

Justin Moore

Justin Moore

May 22, 2021

Justin Kyle Moore, 29, of Gaston passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. Born in Lexington, SC, he was a son of Anthony Scott Moore and Mary Stone Aaron. In his younger years, Justin played baseball. He was an iron worker and superior welder just like his father. Justin loved life, had a high spirit and infectious smile but most of...

Frances Mccarty

Frances Mccarty

May 20, 2021

Frances "Bill" McCarty, 96, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 3:30 P.M. Sunday, May 23rd at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with interment in Batesburg Cemetery. The Rev. Frank Longshore will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:30 P.M. Sunday prior to the service beginning. Active pallbearers will be...

Susan Warren

Susan Warren

May 17, 2021

Susan Gail Warren, 62, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, May 20th at Ridge Crest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the gravesite. Active pallbearers will be Grayson Baker, Tryston Baker, Lynn Smith, Glenn Smith and Jason Baker. Ms. Warren was born...