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Paulette Corley Hendrix

Paulette Corley Hendrix

Apr 19, 2018

Paulette Corley Hendrix, affectionately known as “Bot,” 60, a lifelong resident of Saluda County, SC, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Thursday, April 19, 2018. She is the daughter of Mary Branham Corley and the late Felix Paul Corley. Paulette is survived by her son Chad Hendrix (Lucy) of Saluda County and their two children, Noah...

Margaret  Frances Kirton

Margaret Frances Kirton

Apr 14, 2018

Margaret Frances Kirton, 87, of Okatie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 14, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 18, at Elmwood Cemetery with Rev. Gary Adkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 17, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. Mrs. Kirton was born in Greenville, SC, daughter...

Walter Allen Long

Walter Allen Long

Apr 13, 2018

Walter Allen Long, 63, of Leesville, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018. Mr. Long was born in Lexington County on October 15, 1954 to the late WD Long and Elizabeth Long of Batesburg. Mr. Long served in the U.S. Army. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, April 16, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Eastside Baptist Church with visitation at 12:00...

Doris  Miller

Doris Miller

Apr 6, 2018

Doris Miller of 330 Mill Street of Batesburg, SC, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018. She had been a patient at Opus Nursing Center for several years. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Henry and Lessie Ethel Miller; sisters, Ethel Lee Reed, Margaree M. Quattlebaum J. Lou Head; her brothers, David E Miller and William T. Miller....

Retta Carole Raby

Retta Carole Raby

Apr 4, 2018

Retta Carole Raby, age 56 went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, April 4th, 2018. A former resident of Cleveland, Retta is preceded in death by her parents John Raby, Mary Sue Raby, and sister Jennifer Raby. Survivors include loving partner Lynwood Gunter. 3 sons, Chris Dyer and wife Misty, of SC. Daniel Dyer and Hannah Johnson of Cleveland...

Tina Marie Buntin

Tina Marie Buntin

Apr 4, 2018

Tina Marie Buntin, 53, of Aiken, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Mrs. Buntin was born in Aiken, SC, daughter of Janette Holley and the deceased Herburt Frank Buntin. She loved working in her yard. Surviving are her mother, Janette Holley; daughter, Nicole Marie White; sister, Cynthia Ann Carroll; and three grandchildren, Lana Nell White, Ian Brindin White and Danna...

Melissa Dawn Barrett  Hodge

Melissa Dawn Barrett Hodge

Apr 2, 2018

Melissa Dawn Barrett Hodge, 49, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. Melissa was born in West Hamlin, WV daughter of Cleo Luther Barrett and Anna Lea Barrett. Surviving are her mother, Anna Lea Barrett; sister and brother-in-law, Sherrie Lynn Taylor (David Preston Taylor); brother and sister-in-law, Jason Scott Barrett (Freda Carol Barrett); nieces and nephews, Joseph Miller, Amanda McElveen, Christopher...

Dennis Storey, Jr.

Dennis Storey, Jr.

Mar 31, 2018

Dennis Storey, Jr, 80, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018. Mr. Storey was born in Saluda County on August 15, 1937 to the late Dennis Storey, Sr and Ida Bell Davis Storey. Mr. Storey served in the US Army and retired from Oswald Lumber and Union Switch and Signal. Funeral services will be held at Hulon Baptist Church...

Leroy  Davis

Leroy Davis

Mar 27, 2018

Leroy “Lala” Davis, 72, of Batesburg, passed away March 27, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, March 30, at Praise Church with Pastor Tom Mims officiating. Visitation will be held after the service at the church. Mr. Davis was born in Saluda, SC, son of the late Charles Otis and Evelyn Eidson Davis. He was...

Katie Lou Taylor

Katie Lou Taylor

Mar 26, 2018

Katie Lou Taylor, (Granny) 99, of Batesburg, SC passed away Monday, March 26, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 30, at Eastside Baptist Church with the Reverend Mitch Bruner officiating; burial will be in the Batesburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials contributions may be...

Billy Wayne "High Pocket" Rowe

Billy Wayne "High Pocket" Rowe

Mar 24, 2018

Billy Wayne “High Pocket” Rowe, 73, of Saluda, passed away March 24, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 o’clock Tuesday, March 27, at Pine Pleasant Baptist Church with Rev. Burton Campbell and Rev. Dennis Campbell officiating. Interment will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery with full military honors. Active pallbearers will be Nick Long, Corbie Long, Buddy...

Beverly Hutto

Beverly Hutto

Mar 22, 2018

Beverly Hutto, 55, passed away March22, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, March 25, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in West Creek Baptist Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Active pallbearers are Gene McCarty, Steve Kendrick, John Hartley, Joel Buzhardt, Elon Buzhardt, Simon Buzhardt, Daryl Buzhardt and Troy...

Orlena  Neomi  Smith

Orlena Neomi Smith

Mar 22, 2018

Orlena Neomi Hallman Smith, 91, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 27, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Enon Lutheran Church Cemetery with Rev. Andrew Fallaw and Rev. Jacob Hallman officiating. Active pallbearers will be Jeremy Fallaw, Shawn Fallaw, Trenton Cromer, Darnell Miller, Wayne Mitchell...

William Raymond Seigler

William Raymond Seigler

Mar 22, 2018

William Raymond Seigler, 89, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, March 24, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Central Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Rod Lewis officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Campell,...

David  M.  Akins

David M. Akins

Mar 20, 2018

David M. Akins, 84, of Leesville, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Friday, March 23, at First Baptist Church of Batesburg with interment in Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Mr. Akins was born in Rome, GA and grew up in Ninety-Six, SC. He was the son of the late William Ira and Burman...

Elizabeth  Arline Smith Mcgee

Elizabeth Arline Smith Mcgee

Mar 19, 2018

Elizabeth Arline Smith McGee, 54, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, March 22, at Summerland Church with burial in Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. Ray Massey and Rev. Joel Sexton officiating. Active pallbearers will be Kyle Harris, Jimmy Schiffert, Frankie McGee, Brandon McGee, Matt McGee and Chris Garner....

Jacob Doyle Cockrell

Jacob Doyle Cockrell

Mar 19, 2018

Jacob Doyle Cockrell, 81, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM Thursday, March 22, at Hulon Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with full military rites with Rev. Robert Patterson, Rev. Johnny Muller and Rev. Robert Culbertson officiating. Active pallbearers will be John Hartley, Bobby Anderson, Jody Temples, Wally...

Roy Norman Risinger

Roy Norman Risinger

Mar 19, 2018

Roy Norman Risinger, 87, of Saluda, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 19, 2018. Born in Leesville, SC, he is a son of the late James Garfield and Eva Risinger. He is also preceded in death by two brothers: James David Risinger and Carl H. Risinger. Before retiring, Roy worked many years as an...

Henry "Hank" Thomas Bartley

Henry "Hank" Thomas Bartley

Mar 15, 2018

Henry Thomas Bartley “Hank”, 82, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018. Mr. Bartley was born in Ward, Saluda County son of the late Andrew and Beulah Trotter Bartley. He retired after 37 years of operating heavy equipment in the US and overseas for Johnson Controls World Systems, Inc. His favorite hobbies included fishing and tending his yard. He...

Charles "Charlie"  Leroy Guenther

Charles "Charlie" Leroy Guenther

Mar 14, 2018

Charles “Charlie” Leroy Guenther, 64, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Ridge Crest Memorial Park in Batesburg, SC. Mr. Guenther was born in Hawaii, son of the late Bill J. and Louise Brockett Guenther. He served in the United States Navy and has called...

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