Recent Obituaries
George Marion Shealy "Sonny"
Nov 7, 2015
George Marion Shealy, "Sonny", a lifelong resident of Batesburg, SC, died November 7, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold Hoyt Shealy and Anna Idonia Whittle Shealy. He was a charter member of First Baptist Church of Batesburg where he held various positions. For many years Sonny managed Shealy Furniture Company which was founded by his father....
Eleanor Sims Quattlebaum
Oct 23, 2015
Eleanor Sims Quattlebaum, age 93, died peacefully on October 23, 2015. She was born in Monetta, South Carolina, on April 14, 1922, to Joseph Earl and Sallie Hite Sims, and was the youngest of three daughters. She graduated from Monetta High School where she was both a basketball star and a top student, leaving for Anderson Junior College at age...
Gene Ray Rodgers
Oct 22, 2015
Gene Ray Rodgers, 63, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Sunday, October 25, at Samaria Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Bill Paulling, Rev. Stephen Gantt, and Rev. Dennis Metts officiating. Visitation will be held after the service in the fellowship hall. Pallbearers will be Robert...
Baby Carter Elijah Bell
Oct 16, 2015
Baby Carter Elijah Bell, of Lexington, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015, infant son of Rachel Senn and Eric P. Summers, Jr. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 24, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. John Teem. Surviving are his parents, and his brothers, Caleb Davis and Tristan Bell; sisters, Erica Lytes, Anastasia...
Robert Lee Frye
Oct 14, 2015
Robert Frye, 80, of Saluda, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church in Saluda, SC conducted by Rev. Tommy Mitchell. Mr. Frye was born in Dayton, OH he was the son of the late Vivan Frye and Evelyn Powell Frye. He was an...
Rachel Mitchell Helm
Oct 13, 2015
Rachel Mitchell Helm, 87, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 16, at Mt. Ebal Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Kyle Harmon, Rev. Butch Powell and Rev. Bill Paulling officiating. Visitation will be held after the service at the church, other times at the...
Mark Henry Dustman
Oct 7, 2015
Mark Henry Dustman, age 46, died October 7, at his home in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born in Gary, Indiana, on October 23, 1968, he was the son of Nancy Price Dustman of Batesburg and the late Dr. John H. Dustman. He was also the grandson of Lucille Price of Batesburg. Mark was a graduate of Indiana University and the University of...
Josephine Chester Ard Moore
Oct 1, 2015
Josephine Chester Ard Moore, 75, passed away on October 1, 2015 at her home in Batesburg, SC. She was born on January 29, 1941 in Columbia, SC to Douglas and Jessie Mae Thompson Ard. Josephine attended Gilbert schools. She was retired from Amick Poultry. Josephine, affectionately called "JoJo" by many of her family members, was a born again believer and...
Elsie Baughman Smith
Sep 30, 2015
Elsie Baughman Smith of Batesburg passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at the age of 103 peacefully in her home. Mrs. Smith was born in Wagner, SC to James and Ava Baughman on July 31, 1912. She married Flemming Smith, December of 1932. Elsie was the oldest member of West Creek Baptist Church and loved by all who knew her....
Derema L. Rankin
Sep 23, 2015
Derema "Ms. Dee" Evans Rankin, 68, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Born in Whitmire on August 1, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Nellie Evans. Those left to cherish her precious memories are her sisters and brother, Robbie Hill; Nian Bunch; Sandra Goings; Tony Evans and wife, Gloria; children, Yonnie Turner and husband, David; Loretta...
Walter D. Smith
Sep 23, 2015
Walter D. Smith, 62, of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 P.M. Friday, September 25, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with Rev. Don Turner officiating. The service will include masonic rites. Batesburg-Leesville Masons of lodge #138 will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held after the service. Mr. Smith was...
Bobby Eugene Sheppard
Sep 19, 2015
Bobby Eugene Sheppard died Saturday September 19, 2015 after a long illness. He is survived by his sons, Wayne Eugene Sheppard and his wife, Lynn; Donald Ray Sheppard; his brother, Dalton Sheppard, Jr and his sister, Katherine McFayden. He is also survived by his beloved dog and best friend, Hootie. Bobby was born June 27, 1940 in Laurinburg, NC to...
Thelma Maroney
Sep 17, 2015
Thelma Maroney, 78, of Leesville, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, September 20, at B-L Congregational Holiness Church with interment in Ridge Spring Cemetery with Pastor Dennis Lear and Rev. Virgil Bagwell officiating. Pallbearers are Christopher Cade Jr., John Cade, Randy Bagwell, Marty Bagwell, Christopher Bagwell and Jesse Widener. Mrs. Maroney...
Billy Gary Fox
Sep 16, 2015
Billy Gary Fox, 82, of Batesburg-Leesville, SC died September 16, 2015. He was born November 20, 1932. He was the son of the late Seymour Earl Fox & Julia Mae Miller Fox. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Martha Lanelle Hall Fox, as well as his brothers Earl, Harold, & Tom Fox. He is...
Lettie Evola Rikard
Sep 14, 2015
Lettie Evola Rikard, 93, of Leesville, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 17, at First Calvary Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held after the service at the church. Mrs. Rikard was the daughter of the late Belton Long and Trannie Virginia Bedenbaugh Long. She...
Kathy Lynn Kennedy
Sep 13, 2015
Kathy Lynn Kennedy, of Leesville, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015. She was born in Kansas daughter of Peggy Joe Binion and Mr. Stark. She was married to the late Mark Kevin Kennedy. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her son and daughter, James Stone (Barbara); daughters, Kayla and Angela Stone; brother, John Binion; sisters, Mary Binion and Sherry Dytryck....
George Ray Corley
Sep 13, 2015
George Ray Corley, 79 of Monetta, passed away September 13, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday September 16, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Russell Whittle. Mr. Corley was born in Batesburg, SC he was the son of the late George Washington Corley and Leona Maroney Corley. He was an Air Force Veteran....
Msgt Gerald L. Buzhardt
Sep 12, 2015
MSGT Gerald L. Buzhardt, 78, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015. Mr. Buzhardt was born on October 26, 1936, in Saluda County. He was a son of the late John Jacob and Ruby Matthews Buzhardt. He attended American University, the University of Mississippi, and Golden Gate University where he received an MBA in 1976. He was a member...
Fannie Mae Hite
Sep 8, 2015
Fannie Mae Hite, of Batesburg, passed away September 8, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 12, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Hall Town Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 P.M. at the funeral home, other times at her home. Ms. Hite was born in...
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