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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...

Ted Brown Martin

Ted Brown Martin

Mar 1, 2024

Ted Brown Martin, 94, of Saluda, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024. Mr. Martin was born in Newberry, SC, a son of the late Julian Caldwell "Coot" and Georgia Coleman Martin. He attended Emmanuel Church and was a member of the Saluda Masonic Lodge. Mr. Martin loved fishing, hunting and golfing.Surviving are his wife of 73 years, Miriam Bouknight Martin;...

Christine Byrd

Christine Byrd

Feb 29, 2024

Christine Jones Byrd, 75, of Monetta, SC died Wednesday, February 29, 2024. Born in Saluda County on March 31, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Troy Jackson and Savannah McCormick Jones. Mrs. Byrd was a loving and giving person and will be missed.She is survived by her sister, Norma McCarty (Don); and special nephew, Heyward McCarty (Wanda). Mrs....

Helen Ward Hallman

Helen Ward Hallman

Feb 27, 2024

Helen Ward Hallman, 93, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Mrs. Hallman was born in Batesburg, a daughter of the late Harmon Edward Ward and Ethel Eidson Ward. She retired from Stone Manufacturing and Shealy's Bar-B-Que. Mrs. Hallman was an active member of First Baptist Church of Leesville and the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. She enjoyed working in her...

Ronnie Heyward Williams

Ronnie Heyward Williams

Feb 26, 2024

Ronnie Heyward Williams, 51, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024. Mr. Williams was born in Aiken County, a son of Mary Jones Williams and the late James Williams. He was a member of Faith Riders Fellowship Church. Mr. Williams enjoyed antiquing, going to the mountains, and fishing for trout and catfish. Above all, he cherished the time he...

Harmon E. "Buddy" Fincher

Harmon E. "Buddy" Fincher

Feb 21, 2024

Harmon Eugene "Buddy" Fincher, 80, of Aiken, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Mr. Fincher was born in Neeses, a son of the late Harmon A. and Mildred Jordon Fincher. He was a lifelong member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, where he oversaw the cemetery and served on various committees, including deaconship. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Fincher owned and...

Ruby Helen North

Ruby Helen North

Feb 20, 2024

Ruby Helen Peace North, 83, of Saluda, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Mrs. North was born in Wharton, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Elmer and Nannie Hill Mays. She was a member of St. Pauls United Methodist Church of Saluda. Mrs. North enjoyed working in her yard and being a housewife. She was a loving mother, grandmother...

Donald James McKay

Donald James McKay

Feb 18, 2024

Donald James McKay, 68, of Batesburg, SC, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Born on August 16, 1955 in Aiken County, he was the son of the late James and Lula Mae McKay. Donald touched the lives of those around him with his kind heart and gentle spirit. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all...

Reverend James Herbert Thomas

Reverend James Herbert Thomas

Feb 10, 2024

The Reverend James Herbert Thomas, 98, of Smoaks, SC passed peacefully into his heavenly home on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

Herbert was born on May 4, 1925 to Joe C. and Alma B. Thomas, he was the third of ten children. Herbert is survived by his two children, Betty Herbert Thomas Willyerd and James Thomas Jr. (Jennifer). He is also survived...

Margie Darlene Miller

Margie Darlene Miller

Feb 7, 2024

Margie Darlene Miller, 57, of Leesville, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Mrs. Miller was born in Saluda County, a daughter of the late Pete and Evelyn Warren Steele. She loved camping, dancing and singing, and spending time with her family. Surviving are her husband of 38 years, Ernest "Lil Red" James Miller; sons, Jacob Miller (Tonya), and Jason...

Martin William Burgess

Martin William Burgess

Feb 3, 2024

Martin William Burgess, 66, of Pelion, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Mr. Burgess was born in Richland County, a son of the late Marson Mautel Burgess, Sr. and Mildred Louellen Snipes Burgess. He loved the Lord, watching wrestling and westerns, going fishing and spending time with his family, especially his nephew and heart, Shane Dial and friend Mike...

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