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John L. Weseman

John L. Weseman

Nov 25, 2024

John L. Weseman, 78,f Batesburg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on March 23, 1946, in Juniata, Nebraska, John lived a full and vibrant life filled with love, family, and adventure. John was a devoted husband to Darleen McCarty Weseman, with whom he shared 27 cherished years of marriage. Together, they...

Furman Luther Cook Jr.

Furman Luther Cook Jr.

Nov 25, 2024

Furman Luther Cook, Jr., 77, of Gilbert, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024. Mr. Cook was born in Leesville, SC, the son of the late Furman Luther Cook, Sr. and Myrtle Ethel Kelly Cook. He was married to the late Cindy Cook. Bug, how most people knew him, enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing pool, drawing, painting, and whittling works of...

Gerlinde Marlene Lindle

Gerlinde Marlene Lindle

Nov 23, 2024

Gerlinde Marlene Lindle, 82, of Batesburg, SC, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on May 18, 1942, in Frankfurt, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Freidrich and Margrete Sopie Lindle Schwenk. Mrs. Lindle was an avid gardener who loved to collect dolls, antique furniture, and fountain pens. She was also a big...

Elizabeth A. Gunter

Elizabeth A. Gunter

Nov 20, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Gunter, 71, of Gilbert, beloved wife of the late Larry W. Gunter, gained her heavenly wings and took her place in God's kingdom shortly after midnight on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024. Born on February 28th, 1953 in Columbia, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Rebecca Epting-Smith. She spent her life devoted to her husband of...

Hardy Ruble Worley

Hardy Ruble Worley

Nov 19, 2024

Hardy Ruble Worley, 87, of Batesburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Mr. Worley was born in Newport, TN, a son of the late Paul Preston and Gladys Jenkins Worley. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margie Worley, with whom he shared many wonderful years of marriage. When his health allowed, Hardy loved to work outside...

Wynette Bodie Gunter

Wynette Bodie Gunter

Nov 19, 2024

Wynette Bodie Gunter, 84, departed her earthly home peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

 Wynette was a devoted wife, loving mother, doting grandmother and a beautiful soul who would help anyone. She lived a life rooted in faith, love, and warmth, always reflecting her deep devotion to God. She was known for her strong will, delicious country cooking,...

Rose Carol Craps

Rose Carol Craps

Nov 19, 2024

Rose Carol Gunter Craps, 89, of Batesburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Mrs. Craps was born in Gilbert, SC, the daughter of the late J.D. and Isabell Smith Gunter. She enjoyed reading and loved to shop with her best friend, Lynette Mack and was known to take a nap when she got home. Mrs. Craps loved spending time...

Judy Ann Orr Paradice

Judy Ann Orr Paradice

Nov 17, 2024

Judy Ann Orr Paradice, 70, of Batesburg, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024. From Rockport, MA, she was the daughter of Dorothy Supinsky Orr and the late Stephen R. Orr, Jr. Judy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who found joy in sewing, quilting, knitting, crafting, and baking. As a child, she cherished riding motorcycles with her father,...

Miriam Ann Riffey

Miriam Ann Riffey

Nov 15, 2024

Miriam Ann Riffey,60, of Batesburg passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024. Born on February 19, 1964, Miriam was a lifelong resident of Lexington County, South Carolina and was a daughter of the late Curtis R. Smith and Pansy Smith.

She is survived by her daughter, Kristina Rice; and also leaves behind her brothers, Herman R. Smith and Oliver Smith and...

Colonel James Hampton Cushman, III

Colonel James Hampton Cushman, III

Nov 6, 2024

Colonel James Hampton Cushman, III (USAF Retired), 80, of Leesville, SC, passed away on November 6, 2024. He was born in Aiken County, SC, and was the son of the late James and Thelma Cushman of Monetta, SC. Colonel Cushman graduated from Leavelle-McCampbell High School in Graniteville, SC, in 1962. He then attended the University of South Carolina, where he...

Sara Adams Shealy

Sara Adams Shealy

Oct 30, 2024

Sara Adams Shealy, 83, of Leesville, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Born in Batesburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Edgar and Emma Lessie Matthews Adams. Mrs. Shealy was the widow of the late Bobby David Shealy. She was a devoted member of Mt. Hebron Lutheran Church. Mrs. Shealy enjoyed word searches, butterflies, and classic...

Sharon D. Stevens

Sharon D. Stevens

Oct 29, 2024

Sharon D. Stevens, 63, of Leesville, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Mrs. Stevens was born in Hartsville, SC, a daughter of the late L.D. Hall and Betty Lyles. She was an avid outdoorsman, whether it was hiking in the mountains with her husband or tending to her garden and flowers at home. Mrs. Stevens loved animals.

She is survived...

Judy Ann Lawson

Judy Ann Lawson

Oct 24, 2024

Judy Ann Lawson, 72, of Saluda, passed away on October 24, 2024. Born on July 18, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Janie Cannon and Curtis Shumpert.

Surviving are her children, Kendal Sudduth (Andrea), and Cassie Martin (Chase); three grandchildren, Tyler Sudduth, Brooke Sudduth, and Cash Martin; a brother, Daniel Shumpert; and many extended family members. In addition to...

Daphine M. Weaver

Daphine M. Weaver

Oct 20, 2024

Daphine M. Weaver, 87, of Leesville, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024. Born in Edgefield, SC, on July 27, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Julian and Frances Adams Mitchell. Mrs. Weaver was a faithful member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church for many years. In addition to her love for gardening, Mrs. Weaver enjoyed tending to her...

David Borell Boatwright

David Borell Boatwright

Oct 18, 2024

David Borell Boatwright, a cherished resident of Ridge Spring, South Carolina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on October 18, 2024. He was born on March 1, 1933, to the late Daniel Borell and Bessie Boatwright. Mr. Boatwright's journey spanned over 91 years, marked by love, service, and a profound dedication to his family, community, and country.

A lifelong...

Audrey Sybil McIntosh

Audrey Sybil McIntosh

Oct 15, 2024

Audrey Sybil Myers McIntosh, 87, of Leesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 15, 2024. She was born in Meridian, MS, on December 22, 1936, to the late Robert and Lena King Myers. Mrs. McIntosh taught Sunday School, Children's Church, and Vacation Bible School at Amick Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she was a member for...

Victor Manuel Rodriguez

Victor Manuel Rodriguez

Oct 5, 2024

Victor Manuel Rodriguez, 76, of Pelion, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Mr. Rodriguez was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Higinio Rodriguez Ojeda and Petra Alejandro Rosado. He was a United States Army Veteran who loved his family dearly.

Surviving are his wife, Georgina Ouffre; children, Jacqueline E. Rodriguez Ouffre, Luz J. Rodriguez Ouffre...

Lola Elaine McCarty Durst

Lola Elaine McCarty Durst

Oct 4, 2024

Lola Elaine McCarty Durst, 82, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully at Wellmore in Lexington on October 4th, 2024. Born in Wagener, SC, she was the daughter of the late Opal Redd and Smith McCarty, and stepdaughter to Wilson Ouzts of Johnston. Elaine lived a life filled with love, dedication, and joy. She gracefully managed the demands of both her family...

Landon Cale Bodie

Landon Cale Bodie

Sep 27, 2024

Landon Cale Bodie, 18, of Leesville, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 27, 2024. He was a recent graduate of Blythewood High School, where he was an active member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and developed a love for agriculture. His passion for working with his hands led him to spend countless hours alongside his grandfather,...

Chief Chad Satcher

Chief Chad Satcher

Sep 27, 2024

 Chief Chad Satcher, 53, of Leesville, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and love for his family and community. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Chad was the son of George Lewis Satcher and the late Joye Taylor Satcher. He graduated from Batesburg-Leesville High School in 1989, the same year he joined the Circle Fire Department. Chad...

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