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Donna Ellen Zachary

Donna Ellen Zachary

Nov 30, 2023

Donna Ellen Zachary, 69, of Saluda, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. Mrs. Zachary was born in Oak Hill, West Virginia to the late Hobert and Vida Frances Perry Crookshanks. Donna, who was known to many as the nicest lady in Batesburg, was the door greeter for more than 10 years at the Batesburg Walmart. She was a loving mother,...

Donna Lynn Carpenter

Donna Lynn Carpenter

Nov 28, 2023

Donna Lynn Carpenter, 63, of Saluda, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Mrs. Carpenter was born in Charlotte, NC, to the late Carolyn Webb Mintz and Raymond Edward Hawkins, Jr. Donna, who was known for her independent spirit embraced life, and had a passion for cooking. She loved her family along with spending time at the beach.

Surviving are her...

Ruby Cockrell Caughman

Ruby Cockrell Caughman

Nov 22, 2023

Ruby Christine Cockrell Caughman, 95, left her earthly home on November 22, 2023 and found the peace she wanted for so long. She is now in the arm of Jesus.

Mrs. Caughman was born in Batesburg, SC, the daughter of the late Jake and Stella Miller Cockrell. She was married to the late Robert T. Caughman and together they had...

John Frederick Kattenburg

John Frederick Kattenburg

Nov 18, 2023

John Frederick Kattenburg of Columbia, passed away on November 18, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born in New Haven, CT on June 13, 1948. John was the son of the late Dr. Paul M. Kattenburg and Mary Louise Clark Kattenburg of Columbia, SC. As a child, John traveled the world with his mother, father, and four siblings,...

Faye West Powell

Faye West Powell

Nov 14, 2023

Faye West Powell, 91, of Ridge Spring, SC, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023. She was born on October 29, 1932 in Newberry, SC, and was a daughter of the late Julian A. and Leila Brooks West. She was the third of six children. Faye was a graduate of Hollywood High School and Winthrop College and taught elementary school...

Elmer Ray Rodgers

Elmer Ray Rodgers

Nov 11, 2023

Elmer Ray Rodgers, 92, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023. Born on February 6, 1931 in Lexington County, he was the eldest son of the late Benjamin Frank and Ruth Corley Rodgers. Ray was married to the late Betty Jean Hartley Rodgers for 67 years, until her death in 2017. He was a member of Samaria Baptist Church...

Lefkios Evandrou

Lefkios Evandrou

Nov 9, 2023

Lefkios “Lefty” Evandrou, 78, of Lexington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Lefty was born on March 20, 1945 in Cyprus, to the late Christoforos Evandrou and Maritsa Alexandrou Evandrou. He was the owner and operator of several restaurants and bars in New York throughout his life and loved spending his free time in the casino. Lefty enjoyed...

Robert Anthony "Tony" Heslewood

Robert Anthony "Tony" Heslewood

Nov 9, 2023

Robert Anthony "Tony" Heslewood, 63, of Gilbert, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. Mr. Tony was born in Spartanburg, SC, a son of the late Arthur "Jack" and Myrtle "Debbie" Lawrimore Heslewood. After being a multisport athlete at Gilbert High School, he went on to coach little league football. Tony was avid outdoorsman, loved fishing and spending time in the...

Robert Evans Stone

Robert Evans Stone

Nov 3, 2023

Robert Evans Stone, 96, of Batesburg, passed away on November 3, 2023. Mr. Stone was born in Batesburg, to the late Ellie Collum and Andrew Evans Stone. Mr. Stone was the owner and operator of the Leesville Cleaners and was a proud WWII U.S. Army veteran.

Surviving are his daughters, Carolyn Hurt (Phil) of Saluda, and Lesa Sox (Marty) of Cayce;...

Zane Corley

Zane Corley

Oct 22, 2023

Zane Corley was a legend in this community. He passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the age of 82. Zane was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late George Washington and Leona Maroney Corley. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and the Untied States Army National Guard. Zane loved to socialize and attended Hardee's Breakfast...

Joshua Ryan Moore

Joshua Ryan Moore

Oct 21, 2023

Joshua Ryan Moore, 27, of Gaston earned his heavenly wings on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Born in Lexington County on August 28, 1996 he was a son to Anthony Scott Moore and Elaine Stone Moore. Josh was a very loving, compassionate and thoughtful person who would light up a room with his contagious smile. He loved his family and enjoyed...

Dorothy Lois Jones Phillips

Dorothy Lois Jones Phillips

Oct 21, 2023

Dorothy Lois Jones Phillips, 78, of Leesville passed away peacefully in her home with her husband and daughters by her side, on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Born in Aiken County, she was a daughter of the late Clyde Havird Jones Sr. and Gertrude Louise Rodgers Jones. She retired from the Aiken County School System as a speech pathologist, where she...

Jessica Lee Scott

Jessica Lee Scott

Oct 17, 2023

Jessica Lee Scott, 36, of Leesville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Jess was born in Long Branch, NJ, the daughter of Robin Lee Eidson Scott and the late Daniel Thomas Scott, Sr. Jess loved going to the lake, watching Marvel movies and playing the violin and singing. Most of all, she loved her her children, her dogs...

Barbara Jean Senterfeit

Barbara Jean Senterfeit

Oct 16, 2023

Barbara Jean Senterfeit, 79, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends on October 16, 2023. Mrs. Senterfeit was born in Aiken, South Carolina, to the late James Benjamin and Lula Mae Williams Beck. Mrs. Senterfeit loved the Carolina Gamecocks, the beach, and most of all, her large family. She was a member of Samaria...

Chester D. Rawl

Chester D. Rawl

Oct 15, 2023

Chester D. Rawl, 73, of Batesburg, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023. Mr. Rawl was born in Batesburg, SC, the son of the late David and Ruby Jeffcoat Rawl. He attended Samaria Baptist Church. Mr. Rawl enjoyed watching old western movies.

Surviving are his wife of 16 years, Sharon Rawl; daughters, Jessica and Vanessa; along with his great grandchildren. Also surviving...

Nelwyn Oese Hall

Nelwyn Oese Hall

Oct 14, 2023

Nelwyn "Oese" Hall, 88, of Batesburg, was called to be in the presence of our Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Frank D. Hall. Oese was born on March 1, 1935 in Lexington County to the late William and Alice Tura Kneece. She spent her early years...

Thomas Lorance Hendrix

Thomas Lorance Hendrix

Oct 12, 2023

Thomas Lorance Hendrix, 78, of North Augusta, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. Mr. Hendrix was born in Ridge Spring, SC, son of the late McCoy Hendrix, Sr. and Pauline Williams Hendrix. He was a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Army and a member of the American Legion Post #133. He retired from Savannah River Site and was...

Norris "Pete" Maroney Jr.

Norris "Pete" Maroney Jr.

Oct 12, 2023

Norris "Pete" Maroney, Jr., 68, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. Mr. Maroney was born in Aiken, SC, a son of Ellie Mae Asbill Maroney and the late Norris Maroney, Sr. He was a member of Amick Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Surviving are his loving former wife, Karen Mitchell Maroney; sons, Jerry and Luke Maroney; and grandsons, Tanner...

Charles Earl Fickling

Charles Earl Fickling

Oct 7, 2023

Charles Earl Fickling, 76, of Swansea, passed away October 7, 2023. Mr. Fickling was born on the Waylon Naval Base in North Charleston, South Carolina, to the late Joseph Johnson and Dorothy Gibson Fickling. He worked with Southern Bell for a number of years as a lineman and also as a private contractor for a construction company for 20 years....

John Hicks

John Hicks

Sep 20, 2023

John Cleveland Hicks, 67, of Wagener, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Mr. Hicks was born in Asheville, North Carolina, a son of the late Albert Creighton Hicks, Sr. and Mary Charles Mcfee Hicks. He was a faithful man of the Lord and was a member of the NLT Apostolic Church. Mr. Hicks loved being outdoors, enjoying hunting, fishing, hog...

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