Recent Obituaries

Nov 14, 2020

Paula Susanne “Susie” Rye, 67, of Columbia, died Saturday, November 14, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 17th, at McLeod United Methodist Church Cemetery in Eastover. The family will greet friends following the service at the graveside. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage all attendees to wear a mask and practice social...

Nov 13, 2020

Brenda Davis, 65, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, November 16, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Pastor Tom Mims and Pastor Judd Hook. Mrs. Davis was born in Leesville, SC daughter of the late Loyce and Mary Helen Smith Hook. She is now reunited with the love of...

Nov 10, 2020

James “Andy” Umbarger, 67, died Tuesday, November 10th, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, November 13th, at Quattlebaum Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Metts officiating. The family will be at the home of his sister-in-law, Pauline Umbarger. Mr. Umbarger was born in Lexington County, a son of the late Lee “Shorty” and Irma Matthews Umbarger. Andy...

Nov 10, 2020

Jesse “Jim” Blunt Reaves, Jr, 76, of Batesburg-Leesville, SC entered into rest on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Jesse leaves behind his beloved wife, caregiver, and best friend, Barbara Smith Reaves, of 46 years. Born in and educated in Henderson, N.C., he was a son of the late Jesse Blunt Reaves, Sr. and Edith Often Reaves. In addition to his wife...

Nov 7, 2020

Savannah Mae Hall Corder, 96, of Batesburg, slipped quietly into the presence of the Good Shepherd, in which she had placed her trust earlier in her life, on Saturday, November 7th, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Tuesday, November 10th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Gunter Cemetery with Rev. Earl Hartley officiating. The family...

Nov 3, 2020

John Arlon Moskel, 73, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. A prayer service will be held at 5:00 PM Sunday, November 8, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with visitation after the service from 5:30-7:30 PM. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, November 9, at Saint Mary and Martha Monastery in Wagener conducted by Father Thomas Moore....

Nov 1, 2020

June Marilyn Meetze Kirkland, 82, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020. Mrs. Kirkland was born in Leesville, SC, the daughter of the late Frank Donald and Sally Kirksey Robertson Meetze. She was married to the late Bobby Ray Kirkland. Surviving are her sons, Dr. Michael Todd Kirkland, PhD (Cathy Epps); Rick Kirkland (Clift Shealy); daughter, Bridget Angela Kirkland Havird (Rick);...

Oct 31, 2020

Cynthia Beauford McCoy, 71, was called home to be with her Lord, October 31, 2020, at her home surrounded by family. Mrs. McCoy was born in Abbeville, SC, the daughter of the late Lawrence E. and Betty J. Beauford. She was a loving mother and devoted Nana. Her family was her greatest joy. Mrs. McCoy loved flowers, gardening and was...

Oct 29, 2020

Irene Smith, 91, of Leesville, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 1st at First Baptist Church of Leesville with burial to follow in Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. Charles Leonhardt officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the graveside. Active pallbearers will be her grandsons and...

Oct 28, 2020

World War II, US Navy Veteran, Donald Edward Shealy of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, October 28th, 2020. At age 96, he was the last surviving sibling of his late parents, George Curtis Shealy, Sr and Florence Davenport Shealy. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. As part owner of Shealy Furniture Store of Batesburg, Mr. Shealy was a well-known...

Oct 28, 2020

Drewry Irven Page, 79, of Columbia, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Plans will be announced by Milton Shealy Funeral Home.

Oct 23, 2020

Amber Lea Derrick, 32, of Leesville, passed away Friday, October 23rd, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 28th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with Beverly Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Ms. Derrick was born in West Columbia, a daughter of Thomas Edwin Pownall IV and Tonya Gayle...

Oct 21, 2020

Reverend Harry Ellsworth Miller, 80, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, October 21st, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 24th at Travis Park Cemetery with Rev. Kathy Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the gravesite. A viewing will take place Friday, October 23rd from 12-5 P.M. at the funeral...

Oct 15, 2020

Charles Roland Rinn, Sr, 48, passed away Thursday, October 15th, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 18th, at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery (Aiken County) with Rev. Clint Bartlet officiating. Active pallbearers will be Cade Cockrell, Phillip Powell, Shannon Wittaker,Sean Whittaker, and Mike Kruggar. Mr. Rinn was born in Aiken, SC, a son of...

Oct 13, 2020

Henry Padgett, Jr., 89, passed away on October 13, 2020. Mr. Padgett was born near Monetta, SC, the son of Henry Albert Padgett, Sr. and Mildred Miller Padgett of Monetta. He graduated from Monetta High School in 1947. He spent 4 years in the U.S. Air Force, including in the Korean War; enlisting, being stationed for a time at Clark...

Oct 12, 2020

Euclides E. Lucietto, 70, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020. Mr. Lucietto was born and raised in Venezuela. Being born from Italian parents, family was always made a priority. He was dedicated and loyal to his family always putting them first. Mr. Lucietto was passionate about being able to provide in all ways for his entire family! He was an...

Oct 11, 2020

Erskine Smith, Jr, 75, passed away Sunday, October 11th, 2020. A memorial service will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 13th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Josh McClendon officiating. Mr. Smith was born in Lexington, SC, a son of the late Erskine and Margrett Hall Smith. He was the owner and operator of JR’s Auto Repair Shop....

Oct 9, 2020

Donald Wayne Storey, 66, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Storey was born in Batesburg, a son of the late St. Pere “Snooks” and Lillian Grice Storey. He was an avid outdoorsman. Over the past several years, he enjoyed spending time and working alongside of his nephew,...

Oct 8, 2020

Jeremy Adam Wood, 38, of Pelion, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020. Mr. Wood was born in Lexington, SC, a son of Diane Wood and the late John Ernest Wood. He loved to work on small engines, especially go-karts, and taking care of his animals. Surviving are his mother, Diane Wood; daughters, Sierra and Jessica “Boo Boo” Wood; girlfriend, Jessica...

Oct 8, 2020