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Walter Calvin Sanders

Walter Calvin Sanders

Jun 28, 2019

Walter Calvin Sanders, 61, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 after a brief illness. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 P.M. Monday, July 1 at First Baptist Church of Batesburg with Rev. Henry Stamper officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the church. Mr. Sanders was born in Anderson, SC, son of Manda Lee Nimmons...

Rebecca "Becky Jo" Matthews

Rebecca "Becky Jo" Matthews

Jun 24, 2019

Rebecca “Becky Jo" Matthews went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the age of 82. Becky is predeceased by her mother, Nell Taylor; father, Clarence Taylor; stepdaughter, Gina Smith; and granddaughter, Emily Smith. Becky will lovingly be remembered by her husband, Garner Matthews; sons, Steven Payne (Margaret), Eddie Payne; brothers, Mike Taylor, Bobby Taylor (Suzanne); grandchildren,...

Darrell  L Frye

Darrell L Frye

Jun 22, 2019

Darrell Frye, 69, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019. Darrell was born in Columbia, SC son of Leta Shealy Grice and the late Bruce Athel Frye. He was a member of Amick Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church. Surviving are his sons, Josh Frye (Karen) of Leesville; Darren Frye (Kayla) of Saluda; daughter, Jessica Frye of Leesville; brother, Marion Frye...

Phyllis Yvonne Rodgers

Phyllis Yvonne Rodgers

Jun 13, 2019

Phyllis Yvonne Rodgers, 73, of Ward, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 15, at Rodgers Family Cemetery with Rev. Josh McClendon officiating. Active pallbearers will be Cody, Chris, and Chad Shealy, Craig, Colt and Austin Rodgers. Honorary pallbearers will be Logan and Keagen Gentry, Harley and David Rodgers. Mrs....

Brantley Eugene Lester

Brantley Eugene Lester

Jun 12, 2019

Brantley Eugene Lester, infant son, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Brantley is survived by his parents, Casey Lester and Bianca Cummings; and brothers, Hunter and Jonathan Lee Lester. Maternal grandparents, Mary Cummings & Calvin Smith; Oscar P. Rinehart. Maternal great grandparents, Lois & James Prince; Paternal grandparents, Rick & Sharon Lester; great grandmother, Shirley...

Donald "Donnie" Smith

Donald "Donnie" Smith

Jun 10, 2019

Donald "Donnie" Smith, 70, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Richard  A. "Rick"  Corley

Richard A. "Rick" Corley

Jun 3, 2019

Richard A. “Rick” Corley, of Gilbert, passed away June 3, 2019. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 5, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery on Priceville Road, Gilbert with Rev. Greg Williams officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the family’s home. Active pallbearers are Tim Black, Jimmy Jennings, Caleb Fulmer, Blake Lybrand,...

Leila Mae Senn Motes

Leila Mae Senn Motes

May 31, 2019

Leila Mae Senn Motes, 88, of Leesville, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 3, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. Nels Ledwell officiating. Active pallbearers will be Phillip Motes, Connor Motes, Mike Kelly, Brandon Wooten, Daniel Senn and Jimmy Smith. Honorary...

Patsy  Elizabeth Smith (Clark)

Patsy Elizabeth Smith (Clark)

May 30, 2019

Patsy Elizabeth Smith (Clark), 70, of Pelion, entered into her eternal rest on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, June 2, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Oaklawn Cemetery in Pelion with Brian Thomason officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Ms....

Joshua "Josh" Greer

Joshua "Josh" Greer

May 24, 2019

Joshua "Josh" Greer, 42, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday, May 28, at Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Josh was born in Columbia, SC son of Gary Greer and the late Brenda G. Greer. He was a talented pianist and very good with computers. He had worked for Service Channel in New...

Jimmy Monty Smith

Jimmy Monty Smith

May 21, 2019

Jimmy Monty Smith, 46, of Monetta, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, May 25, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Paulling officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home. Mr. Smith was born in Lexington, SC, son of the late Jimmy E...

Thelma P. "Polly"  Keisler

Thelma P. "Polly" Keisler

May 18, 2019

Thelma P. “Polly” Keisler, 74, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, May 20, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. Dennis Lear officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM Monday, prior to the service. Active pallbearers are Mickey Anderson, Chris Bagwell, Jay Hallman,...

Harold Rodgers

Harold Rodgers

May 7, 2019

Harold Rodgers, 87, of Ridge Spring, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 9, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery with military honors with Rev. Vollie Gibbs. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service in the fellowship hall. Active pallbearers are Kyle Matthews,...

Danny Livingston Long

Danny Livingston Long

May 7, 2019

Danny Livingston Long, 72, of Saluda, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 10, 2019 at Emmanuel Church with interment in Little Angels Cemetery with Rev. Burton Campbell officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service at the church. Mr. Long was the son of the late...

Sallie  Hartley Spires

Sallie Hartley Spires

May 6, 2019

Sallie Hartley Spires, 88, of Edgefield, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 10, at Steadman Baptist Church Life Center with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Bill Padgett and Rev. Bud Moss officiating. Visitation will be after the service at the Life Center of Steadman Baptist Church. Active pallbearers...

Ronald G "Ronnie"  Harmon

Ronald G "Ronnie" Harmon

May 5, 2019

Ronald G. “Ronnie” Harmon, age 78, of Batesburg, went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2019. Ronnie was born on September 3, 1940, to the late Walter LaFayette “Fate” and Mary Eidson Harmon. Ronnie was a devoted husband, loving father, doting “Papa” and lifetime fisherman, who is free of pain and now fishing again. Ronnie is survived...

Seldon Andrew "Andy" Gantt

Seldon Andrew "Andy" Gantt

May 1, 2019

Seldon Andrew Gantt, 58, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 1, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 7, at Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Mr. Gantt was born in Aiken, SC, son of the late James Robert and Pearl Kneece Gantt. He was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church in Aiken. He was a graduate of...

Kenneth Wilton "Jake"  Fox

Kenneth Wilton "Jake" Fox

Apr 21, 2019

Kenneth Wilton “Jake” Fox, 88, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, April 27, at Oak Grove Baptist Church (Aiken County) with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Bill Watkins officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Mr. Fox was born in Aiken, SC...

Mary H Holton

Mary H Holton

Apr 20, 2019

Mary H. Holton, 86, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 23, at First Baptist Church of Batesburg with interment at Batesburg Cemetery with Rev. Henry Stamper and Neal Smith officiating. Active pallbearers will be Brandon Addy, Brad Addy, Jackson Kirkland, Ben Herlong, Justin Long, and Freddie Holton. Honorary pallbearers will...

Elizabeth (Liz)  Smith

Elizabeth (Liz) Smith

Apr 20, 2019

Elizabeth (Liz) Smith, wife of Philip Lamar Smith I, died Saturday, April 20, 2019, at the age of 71. She was born January 26, 1948 in Budapest, Hungary, as Erzsébet Margit Endrényi, to Elizabeth (Erzsébet Szabo) and the late Frank (Ferenc) Endrényi. As a young child she emigrated to France, living in several towns including Roubaix and Jallieu, and played...