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Caron Burns Carrigan

Caron Burns Carrigan

Apr 10, 2024

Caron Burns Carrigan,67, of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Mrs. Carrigan was born in Westpoint, New York, a daughter of the late Col. William C. and Arlouine Burns. She loved gardening, raising chickens and goats, and spending time with family and friends.Surviving are her husband, Sandy Burgess; sons, Rick Carrigan (Megan Quarles) and David Burgess; and step-daughter, Sandra...

Howard K. Raines Sr.

Howard K. Raines Sr.

Apr 5, 2024

Howard K. Raines, Sr., 89, of Leesville, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024. Born in Old Hickory, TN, he was a son of the late Leon Raines and Minnie Paul Price. Mr. Raines, a lifelong Roman Catholic, was an avid fisherman who loved his family, alongside his devout Christian beliefs. He is survived by his children, H. Kelley Raines, Jr....

Tess Ashley Joyner Lawson

Tess Ashley Joyner Lawson

Apr 4, 2024

Tess Ashley Lawson, 30, of Monetta, departed to her place of joy and eternal rest in the presence of her Lord, on Thursday, April 4, 2024 by the angels of glory. She was born on June 3, 1993 in Smithtown, New York, the daughter of Leroy Joyner and Sheila Davis Joyner.On January, 27, 2022, Tess and Sean Ryan Lawson were united...

William Hartwell Evans

William Hartwell Evans

Apr 4, 2024

William Hartwell "Billy" Evans, 86, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024. Mr. Evans was born in Charleston, SC, a son of the late Baynard C. and Jessie Lee Mizzell Evans. He was a United States National Guard Veteran and worked at the Charleston Naval Shipyard for many years. Mr. Evans was an avid Nascar fan and loved riding...

Betty Jean Bowen

Betty Jean Bowen

Apr 3, 2024

Betty Jean Bowen, 70, of Leesville, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Mrs. Bowen was born in Ridge Spring, SC, a daughter of the late Jessie and Myrtle Goff Duffie. She was married to the late Richard Bowen. After retirement, Mrs. Bowen spent her days with her beloved family as a homemaker. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Fred...

Victoria Blose

Victoria Blose

Apr 3, 2024

Victoria "Vickie" Blose, 78, of Gilbert, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Mrs. Blose was born in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Murray and Stephania Orehovich Watkins. She was a very talented ceramic painter. Mrs. Blose loved animals and planting flowers. Surviving are her son, Anthony G. Blose; grandson, Aaron A. Blose; along with her sister, Kathy Watkins....

Dawn Marie Hall

Dawn Marie Hall

Mar 30, 2024

Dawn Marie Hall, 54, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. Mrs. Hall was born in Dubuque, Iowa, a daughter of Sue McGinnis and the late Larry McGinnis. She loved being outside, camping, riding motorcycles and feeding the animals. Most importantly she loved her family. Surviving are her fiance, JD Cockrell; children, Tanner McGinnis (fiance, Sarah Hernandez), Jeffrey Humphrey,...

Robert Heron Haile Sr.

Robert Heron Haile Sr.

Mar 29, 2024

Robert Heron Haile, Sr., 83, of Chapin, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. Mr. Haile was born in Newberry, SC, a son of the late John Gary and Hazel Louise Heron Haile. He was married to the late Mary Ruth Slice Haile. Mr. Haile was a member of Chapin Baptist Church. He was a member of the 1959 Chapin High...

Erin Storey Gunter

Erin Storey Gunter

Mar 28, 2024

Erin Storey Gunter, 45, of Leesville, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024. Erin was born in Columbia, SC, a daughter of Betty Quattlebaum Storey and the late Dennis Storey, Jr. She was a daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Erin could light up a room with her smile and bring joy with her laughter. She will be remembered for her beautiful...

Cathy Lynn Anderson

Cathy Lynn Anderson

Mar 26, 2024

Cathy Lynn Anderson, 62, of Lexington passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at her home. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Donald Ralph and Viola May Abbs Dock. Cathy was a loving mother and grandmother who will be missed. She is survived by her daughters, Ashley May Bloomberg Rowe (Jared) and Stacey Lynn Harmon...

Chessie "Evetta" Gleaton

Chessie "Evetta" Gleaton

Mar 22, 2024

Chessie "Evetta" Shealy Gleaton, 88, of Batesburg, passed away on March 22, 2024. Born in Saluda County on May 3, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Chester Edwin and Viola Annieree Shealy. Evetta served for more than 40 years as an extraordinarily talented pianist for the Highland Avenue Pentecostal Holiness Church of Batesburg-Leesville. Her music accompanied the church’s...

James Marvin Maffett

James Marvin Maffett

Mar 20, 2024

Obituary for James Marvin Maffett James Mott Marvin Maffett, 87, of Chappells was born in Saluda on May 9, 1936, to the late Thomas and Mae Turner Maffett. He was married to the love of his life, Uschi Doll, of Germany for more than 59 years. They were blessed with four children, Michael, Kathrene, Sandra, and Christina; five grandchildren, and...

JoAnne Corder Waters

JoAnne Corder Waters

Mar 17, 2024

JoAnne Corder Waters, 85, of Leesville, passed away at 7:00 A.M. on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Mrs. Waters was born in Leesville, SC a daughter of the late Chester and Martha Rae Jennings Corder. She was married to the late Harold Wesley "Stoney" Waters, Sr. Mrs. Waters is on the song register and recorded songs with Grand Prize Records in...

Gary Everett Heath Sr

Gary Everett Heath Sr

Mar 16, 2024

Gary Everett Heath, Sr., 76, of Saluda, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Mr. Heath was born in Ellicott City, Maryland, a son of the late Floyd and Willie Lee Heath. He loved boating on the lake and watching NASCAR and Football. Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Christine Levering of Saluda; children, Gary Heath, Jr. (Stacy), Randy...

Ruth Ann Johnson

Ruth Ann Johnson

Mar 9, 2024

Ruth Ann Johnson, 76, of Batesburg, SC, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024.  Mrs. Johnson was born in Monmouth, IL, and lived in Biggsville, IL until she retired three years ago.  She was a daughter of the late Earl Ravenscraft and Erma McGraw Ravenscraft.  She was married to the late Thomas E. Johnson for 31 years. 

Ruth is remembered affectionately for her constant care...

Carolyn Ann Herron

Carolyn Ann Herron

Mar 9, 2024

Carolyn Ann Herron, age 74, of Leesville, SC, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She was born on July 16, 1949, in Florence, SC to the late Frankie and Virginia Oakley Moore. Carolyn retired from the SC Department of Motor Vehicles in Blythewood.She is survived by her loving children, Mike, David, Kevin, and Shawn Herron (Jessica); granddaughters,...

Lex Leo Boozer

Lex Leo Boozer

Mar 8, 2024

Lex Leo Boozer, 78, of Batesburg, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at his home. He was born December 2, 1945, to William Alva and Fannie Ward Boozer. Lex was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and was a farmer, teacher, coach, husband, father, and friend. His greatest role was "Papa" and he loved his grandchildren more than anything....

Byron W. Rikard

Byron W. Rikard

Mar 7, 2024

Byron W. Rikard, age 53, of Leesville, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was born on November 1, 1970, and was the son of the late Layman W. and Freeda Ruth Rikard. Byron was a hard worker and was known as a gentle giant to most. He was a doer of all and master of none except his...

Jamie Glynn Rowell

Jamie Glynn Rowell

Mar 6, 2024

Jamie Glynn Rowell, 62, of West Columbia, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was born in Hilton Head, SC and was a master electrician. He is survived by his children, Keana Rowell, Caleb Rowell, Jamey Rowell, Jonathon Archer, James Archer and Heaveen Rowell. He is also survived by his siblings, Rodney, Letrell and Kim. In addition to his parents, he...

Dorothy Jean Holmes

Dorothy Jean Holmes

Mar 4, 2024

Dorothy Jean Gunter Holmes, 85, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. Mrs. Holmes was born in Batesburg, SC, a daughter of the late Daniel "DC" and Pearl Derrick Gunter. She was married to the late William "Billy" A. Holmes. Mrs. Jean was a faithful member of West Creek Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, taught the...

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