Recent Obituaries
Cathy Hall Rodgers
Sep 19, 2023
Cathy Hall Rodgers, 62, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Mrs. Rodgers was born in Aiken, SC, a daughter of the late Colon and Vaughnta Hall. She was a member of Old Samaria Baptist Church and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
Surviving are her daughters, Christy Rodgers Kennedy (Tom Pool), and Lacey Jane Rodgers;...
Carolyn Webb Mintz
Sep 15, 2023
Carolyn Webb Mintz, 82, of Saluda, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023. Mrs. Mintz was born in Edgecome County, NC, a daughter of the late Milton and Raybelle Roberts Webb. She was very artistic and talented. Mrs. Mintz was an interior designer, owner and operator of C and W Custom Drapery and Upholstery. She loved being outdoors, especially gardening and...
John Thomas Icenhour Jr.
Sep 15, 2023
John Thomas Icenhour, Jr, 79, of Leesville, passed away, Friday, September 15, 2023. Born in Mountain City, Tennessee, he was a son of the late John Thomas Icenhour, Sr. and Anna Mae Potter. He was the co-owner of the former Smoothy's Restaurant in Batesburg, SC. Mr. Icenhour was a welder and blacksmith by trade. He loved to go hunting and...
James Nevins Hallman
Sep 14, 2023
James Nevins Hallman, 91, of Leesville, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Mr. Hallman was born in Savannah, GA, a son of the late William Miles and Annie Hallman. He was married to the late Lois Eargle Hallman. Mr. Hallman was a faithful member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. He loved fishing, hunting and gardening.
Surviving are his children, Philip...
Marbel Lopez
Sep 14, 2023
Marbel Guadalupe Lopez, 24, of Newberry, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023. Mr. Lopez was born in Newberry, SC, a son of Jorge Lopez and Crystal Lopez. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving are his fiancé, Marilena Alvarado; mother and step-father, Crystal Lopez (Julio); father and step-mother, Jorge Lopez (Josephina); siblings, Jorge Lopez, Rigoberto Lopez, Carlos Lopez,...
Sandra Williams Mize
Sep 10, 2023
Sandra Williams Mize passed away on September 10, 2023, at the age of 80. Born in Athens, Georgia to the late Spurgeon (Spud) and Alma Inez Williams. She was the epitome of a grey-haired, southern grandma. Familiar to many as a gracious and kind woman, her generosity and love knew no bounds. Whether it was cooking a batch of her...
Delia Josephine Beavers
Sep 10, 2023
Delia Josephine Beavers, 84, of Chapin, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023. Mrs. Beavers was born in Houston, TX, a daughter of the late Leeland and Lenore Henson Jorgenson. She was a secretary for a law firm for 45 years. After retirement, she loved to bake cakes for Hospice patients. Mrs. Beavers was an avid gardener and loved to watch...
Judith Walker
Sep 3, 2023
Judith Pursley Walker, 65, of Pelion, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023. Ms. Walker was born in Hapeville, GA, a daughter of the late Franklin Cartledge, Sr. and Grace Sudith.
Surviving are her spouse of 20 years, Scott Stevens; sons, Roger Davis and Josh Gable; and stepson, Mike Gunter.
The services for Ms. Walker will be private.
Larry Wilson Gunter
Aug 28, 2023
Larry Wilson Gunter,70, a devoted husband, loving father, Vietnam Veteran, and passionate patriot of Batesburg-Leesville, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of service, love, and an unwavering commitment to his country and loved ones.
Born on March 3, 1953, Larry grew up to become a man of remarkable character and dedication. After completing high school,...
Ronnie Younce
Aug 26, 2023
Ronald "Ronnie" Huston Younce, 65, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023. Born in Boone, NC, he was a son of Huston H. Younce and the late Frances Evelyn Rush Younce. Ronnie was retired from the finance industry and was an avid golfer, who also had a love for music, especially playing the guitar. He was a loving father...
Lloyd Darwin Carson, Jr.
Aug 23, 2023
Lloyd Darwin Carson, Jr., 84, of Gilbert, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Beulah Long Carson and Lloyd Darwin Carson, Sr. Mr. Carson was an avid golfer, a pilot, a political activist, a United States Army veteran, and also retired from Carolina Eastman after 30 years of service....
Tracey Carlton Fincher
Aug 19, 2023
Tracey Carlton Fincher, 53, of Saluda, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023. Born in Greenwood, SC, he was a son of Jessie Alton "Shorty" and Shirley Edwards Fincher. Tracey was a lifelong electrician and worked along side his dad at Fincher Electric. He was an avid coon hunter and was a member of the Saluda County Coon Hunter's Association and...
Michael Brice Garvin
Aug 18, 2023
Michael Brice Garvin, 34, of Aiken, passed away in the presence of the Lord on the night of Friday, August 18, 2023. Michael was born to William Howard and Nancy Hodson Garvin on Wednesday, September 28th, 1988 in Augusta, GA. He grew up and attended school in Aiken County, where he made many lifelong friends.
With a smile and laugh...
Lorna Joan Johnson
Aug 16, 2023
Lorna Joan Johnson, 96, of Batesburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Mrs. Johnson was born in Hertfordshire, England, a daughter of the late Harry Walter and Edith Mary Arnold Fleckney. She was a faithful member of Eastside Baptist Church where she served as a former Sunday school teacher and was an active member of the WMU. Mrs. Johnson...
Stacy Birchmore Jr.
Aug 13, 2023
Stacy O'Neil Birchmore, Jr., 79, of Gilbert, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Emory Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Birchmore was born on February 22, 1944 to the late Stacy O'Neil Birchmore, Sr. and Angie Timmons Birchmore. He was self employed for many years working in the trucking and restaurant industries. Mr. Birchmore had a loved for antique...
Dennis L. Smiley
Aug 11, 2023
Dennis Lane Smiley, 71, of Greenwood Shores, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his family on August 11, 2023. He was a son of the late Travis Smiley and Polly Whelchel Smiley Bell. Dennis was passionate about sharing the word of God with everyone around him. He also enjoyed fishing, going to flea markets, and doing...
Pamela Fulmer Burkett
Aug 8, 2023
Pamela Fulmer Burkett, 63, of Saluda, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Mrs. Burkett was born in Greenwood, SC, a daughter of the late Walter Mark "W.M." and Carolyn Whittle Fulmer.
Surviving are her children, Walter Bryan Bedenbaugh (Tracey), Kelle Nicole Bedenbaugh, and Brett Allen Burkett; and a granddaughter, Delaney Bedenbaugh.
Marvin Richard Collum
Aug 7, 2023
Marvin Richard Collum, 76, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. Mr. Collum was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late Julius Carlee and Edith Warren Collum. He was a faithful member of Saluda First Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served for 16 years as a deacon and elder. Mr. Collum retired from Greenwood Mills "Adams Plant"...
Kenneth Wolters
Aug 7, 2023
Kenneth Raymond Wolters, 72, of Lexington, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. Mr. Kenneth was born in Fairchild, WA, a son of the late Albert Wolters and Margaret Laing. Mr. Wolters was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Surviving are his wife of 26 years, Gail Wolters; sons, Chris Wolters (Edna), and Christopher Mikel Minor;...
Henry J. Riddlehoover
Aug 6, 2023
Henry J. Riddlehoover, 98, of Monetta, died Sunday, August 6, 2023. Born in Ridge Spring, SC, he was the son of the late Henry and Lona Hallman Riddlehoover. Mr. Riddlehoover was a former plant manager of Hartwell Industries of Batesburg. Upon his retirement he enjoyed farming especially his pecan orchard. A gentleman of faith, Mr. Riddlehoover was a long time...
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