Recent Obituaries
Bubba Preston
Sep 5, 2024
George William "Bubba" Preston, 64, of Batesburg, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Born in Aiken County he was the son of the late Rachel M. Preston. Bubba loved life, his family and friends, and also enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was known to be a die hard Miami Dolphins fan.
Bubba is survived by his daughters, Amanda Preston of...
Keith Maroney
Sep 4, 2024
Keith Maroney, 62, of Gilbert, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was born in Prosperity, SC, a son of Sylvia Jennings Maroney and the late Cole Maroney. Keith was employed with Southeastern Freight Lines for over 25 years.
Keith loved to hunt, fish, and be outdoors, but his favorite past time was to spend time with his two dogs...
Juluis Kentdale Wise Jr.
Sep 2, 2024
Prince Juluis Kentdale Wise, Jr., age 2 months, of Leesville, SC, passed away on September 2, 2024. Born on June 20, 2024, he is the son of Shamana Pickens and Juluis Kentdale Wise. Baby Wise was a loved son and brother who was cheerful and loved to smile.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his parents; sisters, Jurnee Wise, Rylee...
Dwight L. Bickley
Sep 2, 2024
Dwight Lynne Bickley, 50, of Leesville passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 after battling serious medical issues in the recent years. Born on February 21, 1974, many remember Dwight as a troublemaker and fearless hunter, but was also a father and fierce friend.
Dwight is survived by his children, Hunter (Candice) and Morghan; grandchildren, Easton, Aubree, Sawyer, Andrew and Dallas;...
Vinest Matte Jr.
Aug 28, 2024
Vinest Matte, Jr. was the son of the late Vinest and Marie Mier Matte and was one of eight bothers and sisters. Vinest was known by his family as “Jr” and “Matt” by his friends. He was a “Cajun” from south Louisiana and loved his Cajun culture and foods. Vinest was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam...
Darrell "DW" William Padgett
Aug 20, 2024
Darrell "DW" William Padgett, 82, of Leesville, SC, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Born on September 24, 1941, in Saluda County, SC, he was a son of the late Oscar and Seth Padgett. Darrell worked as a mechanic for over 40 years and also ran a sawmill and paving company for many years. Darrell had a soft spot...
Lucy Lawson Temples
Aug 20, 2024
Lucy Lawson Temples, 82, of Batesburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She was born in Leesville, SC, a daughter of the late William and Girlie Mae Rowe Lawson. Mrs. Lucy was married to the late Verbe Temples. She was a member of Hulon Baptist Church and enjoyed "loafing" and shopping. Mrs. Lucy had an unwavering love for her...
Danny Oral Proffitt
Aug 17, 2024
Danny Oral Proffitt, 78, of Pelion, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Born in Glasgow, KY, he was the son of the late Oral Thomas Proffitt and Iva Lou Emberton Proffitt. Mr. Proffitt was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Shaw Proffitt; three children, Danny Neal Proffitt (Lori),...
Kenneth Dean Craps
Aug 16, 2024
Dean Craps, 63, of Leesville, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at his home. Mr. Craps was born in Prosperity, SC, a son of the late Drayton and Alden Hurt Craps. He attended Calvary Chapel of Lexington. Mr. Craps spent a number of years working as a mechanic for Cromleys Inc. in Saluda. He loved the great outdoors, especially...
Patricia Ann Stinson
Aug 14, 2024
Patricia Ann Stinson, 61, of Leesville, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at her home. Born in Plant City, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Fred Poore and Camil Roseann Reibsome. Mrs. Stinson loved knitting, sewing, and animals. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Ricky R. Stinson; daughter, April...
Ollie Frederick Salter, Jr.
Aug 12, 2024
Ollie Frederick Salter, Jr, 58, of Batesburg, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024. Mr. Salter was born in Prosperity, SC, a son of Ollie Frederick Salter, Sr. and Myrtle Hallman Salter. He was a member of Worship Fellowship Church of God and loved the Lord. Being outside was Mr. Salter's favorite pastime, enjoying hunting, fishing, riding four-wheelers and horses....
Janette Mitchell
Aug 11, 2024
Trannie Janette Mitchell, age 86, of Aiken, SC, passed away on Sunday, August 11th, 2024. She was born in Aiken County, SC on Saturday, July 2, 1938 to the late Jesse "Son" Cockrell and Camilla Long Cockrell. She was a member of the Aiken Shrine Club where she and her husband were very devoted. Mrs. Mitchell loved to shop, had...
Ollie Lee Johnson Mitchell
Aug 11, 2024
Ollie Lee Johnson Mitchell, 86, of Batesburg, left us unexpectedly to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Born in Aiken, SC, to the late Otis Lee and Maggie Johnson, Ollie was a woman of fierce strength, endless love, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. A faithful member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church, she lived a...
Nancy Elizabeth Martin
Aug 6, 2024
Nancy Elizabeth Keefe Martin, 70, of Lexington, SC, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Born in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Frederee Keefe, of Columbia. She is survived by her companion, Thomas Byrne, of Chicago, IL; daughters, Elizabeth "Kris" Shelley Mack (Michael), of Lexington, SC, Wendy Ballew Fitzpatrick...
Richard Edmund Steele
Jul 29, 2024
Richard Edmund Steele, 66, of Gilbert, SC, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. Mr. Steele was born in Lexington County to Ola Mae Smith Steele and the late Edward Steele. He was a member of Ebenezer Southern Methodist Church and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Surviving are his wife of 19 years, Susan Steele; daughter, Sarah Hickman; sons,...
Rosa Lee Waters
Jul 27, 2024
Rosa Lee Waters, 91, of Leesville, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Mrs. Waters was born in Lexington County, the daughter of the late Albert F. and Vera Shealy Swygert. She was a member of Beulah United Methodist Church. Before Mrs. Waters became ill, she enjoyed ceramics, crocheting, and going fishing.
Surviving are her husband, Clyde W. Waters; children, Debra...
Sam Senterfeit
Jul 24, 2024
Sam Senterfeit, 77, of Batesburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Senterfeit was born in Lexington, SC, a son of the late Henry Samuel and Edna Louise Kelly Senterfeit. After serving in the U.S. Army, Mr. Senterfeit worked as a lineman for Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative for over 38 years. Aside from...
Kathy Sue Branham
Jul 24, 2024
Kathy Sue Branham, 67, of Pelion, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Mrs. Branham was born in Orangeburg, SC, a daughter of the late David Steen and Virginia Hall Smith. She was an avid gardener and loved all animals. Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Darrel Branham; daughters, Tracy Arvidson (Gerry) and Tonya Heyward (Robert); six grandkids, Brandon (Heather),...
William Ernest Lawless
Jul 22, 2024
William “Bill” Ernest Lawless aged 75 years and died to this life on Monday, July 22, 2024 in Lexington, South Carolina. He was surrounded by his beloved wife, Kathy Kennedy Lawless, her children, Oliver Hartner and Allie McIntosh, and the caring staff of Lexington Medical Center at the time of his passing. Bill was born in Eureka, Kansas on April...
Linda Kneece
Jul 13, 2024
Linda Margaret Kneece, 82, of Monetta and wife of Wheeler Kneece, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024. Born in Aiken County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Troy and Katie Boatwright Hall. Mrs. Kneece loved to paint and can vegetables from the garden. She was a long time member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church, where she served in...
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