Billy Boatwright
Jul 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Billy Boatwright, age 73, a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, who entered his heavenly home on July 21, 2026. Billy was born on October 30, 1952 to the late Jones & Annie Boatwright.
Billy and Nova celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in April. Though he had...
Nancy Williams
Jul 19, 2026
Nancy Rowell Williams, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, at the age of 96. Nancy was born in Centenary, South Carolina, on November 13, 1929, to the late William Eugene Rowell and Mildred Smith Rowell. She will be remembered for her strength, quiet determination, and courage throughout her illness. She never complained...
Walter Emanuel Quattlebuam
Jul 19, 2026
Walter Emanuel "Scrub" Quattlebaum, 96, of Batesburg, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Born and raised in Batesburg, he was the son of the late Walter Henry and Eula Kneece Quattlebaum and attended Aiken County schools.
Walter was a faithful member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church, where he and his beloved wife, June, worshipped together for many...
James Carroll Berry Sr.
Jul 18, 2026
James Carroll Berry, Sr., 79, of Monetta, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Born in Batesburg, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Kelly and Elsie Berry. Carroll was a faithful member of West Creek Baptist Church. For nearly 40 years, he was a familiar and friendly face at Bob's Ace Hardware, where he enjoyed serving his...
Charles A. Durst
Jul 18, 2026
Charles A. Durst, 73, of Batesburg, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Born in Batesburg, he was a son of the late Willie and Wilma Earline Kneece Durst.
Charles dedicated more than 20 years of his career as a truck driver with Keenan Transport, and then in 1997 he opened Durst Marine and Small Engine Repair, where he was known...
Clarence Michael "Mickey" Cato
Jul 16, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Clarence Michael "Mickey" Cato, 79, of Monetta, on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Born on November 17, 1946, in Ridge Spring, South Carolina, Mickey lived a life defined by service, faith, and a deep love for his family and community. He proudly served his country in the United States Air...
Tommy "Bubba" Queen Thompson
Jul 15, 2026
Tommy "Bubba" Queen Thompson, 80, of Cayce, SC, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. He was born on April 17, 1946, in Columbia, SC, to the late Kenneth Ellsworth and Mary Ellen Quarles Queen Fallaw and stepfather, the late Drayton Crosson Fallaw.
He is survived by his sisters, Jean Yates (Walt) of Cayce, SC; Carol Kelly of Blythewood, SC; and...
Helene Dorothy Kunta
Jul 13, 2026
Helene "Helen" Dorothy Kunta, beloved mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother, passed away on July 13, 2026. Born on April 19, 1952, in New York, Helen was the daughter of the late Adolph and Adelaide Kappauf. She grew up in Lindenhurst and graduated from Marcel Haigy's School of Beauty in Bay Shore, where she earned her cosmetology license. Her entrepreneurial spirit...
Jacob Doyle Cockrell Jr.
Jul 12, 2026
Jacob Doyle "J.D." Cockrell, Jr., 70, of Batesburg, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born in Lexington County, he was the son of the late Jacob Doyle Cockrell, Sr. and Shelby Jean Brunson Cockrell. J.D. was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. An avid outdoorsman, he loved deer hunting and fishing. Along with his friend, Wes, and his faithful...
Ann Bunch Eagerton
Jul 9, 2026
Ann Bunch Eagerton, 84, of Aiken, SC, passed away on July 9, 2026. Born on June 5, 1942, in Manhattan, NY, she was a daughter of the late James Barger Bunch and Florence Peck Bunch. After moving to Aiken in 1955, she graduated from Aiken High School in 1960. Following high school, she worked at the old Aiken hospital as...
Brenda W. Smith
Jul 9, 2026
Brenda Williams Redmond Smith, 75, of Pelion, South Carolina, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 9, 2026. She now joins her beloved parents, Sampson L. Williams and Lois Jeffcoat Williams, in eternal rest. Brenda lived a life filled with simple joys and heartfelt passions. She loved to cook and garden, finding peace and purpose in nurturing both...
Robert Lewis Boatwright
Jul 4, 2026
Robert Lewis Boatwright, 75, of Batesburg, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Born in Batesburg, South Carolina, he was a son of the late William and Beatrice Ridlehoover Boatwright.
Robert was a natural athlete and especially loved playing baseball. He was a devoted Elvis Presley fan and faithfully cheered for the Carolina Gamecocks, even if they tested his patience from...
James David Matthews
Jul 2, 2026
James David Matthews, 49, of Saluda, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Born in Ridge Spring, he was the son of the late David James and Joyce Matthews.
David was a faithful member of Celebrations Church, where he was always among the first to volunteer and faithfully served on the church security team. He enjoyed shopping, working on trucks, and...
Sybil C. Cockrell
Jul 1, 2026
Sybil C. Cockrell, 96, of Saluda, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Born in Saluda County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Artemas "O.A." and Mattie Belle Parkman Cockrell. She was the devoted wife of the late Lemar Cockrell.
Mrs. Cockrell was a faithful and dedicated member of Good Hope Baptist Church, where she joyfully served in...
Kendra Boyd Davis Tucker
Jun 30, 2026
Kendra Boyd Davis Tucker, 70, of Saluda, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on June 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Aiken, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John Waters Davis and Betty Ethalyn Bedenbaugh Davis. Kendra worked for many years as a cook and private sitter before retiring. She...
Gayle Walters Bright
Jun 25, 2026
Gayle Walters Bright, lovingly known as "MiMi" and "Grammy Gayle," passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, in Cayce, South Carolina, at the age of 83. Born on September 27, 1942, in Columbia, South Carolina, she was the second of three children to Aaron and Marian Player Walters. Gayle lived a life devoted to her family and faith. In 1961,...
James Brian Hopkins
Jun 25, 2026
James "Jamie" Brian Hopkins, 44, of Columbia, SC, (formerly of Boone County, West Virginia) passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Born on October 15, 1981, in Charleston, West Virginia, Jamie was a 2000 graduate of Scott High School in Madison, West Virginia, and a 2008 graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Jamie was known to be...
Durham "Buddy" Dorman
Jun 25, 2026
Durham "Buddy" Desmond Dorman, 72, of Pelion, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 6, 1954, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Buddy was the beloved son of the late Desmond Dorman and Jean Blackwell Dorman. Buddy dedicated 50 years of loyal service to Harsco Rail before retiring. He took...
Judy Ann Edwards Price
Jun 25, 2026
Judy Ann Edwards Price, 79, of Saluda, SC, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026. Born in Saluda, she was the daughter of the late James Pickens "Pick" Edwards and Mattie Thelma Black Edwards. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. In addition to her children, Jamie, Chris (Melissa), Tina (Kevin) and Angela (DJ), and their father James, Judy...
Joseph Louis Moscatello
Jun 23, 2026
Joseph Louis Moscatello, 65, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. He was born April 3, 1961, in Corona, Queens, New York. Joseph lost his father at age 5 and was raised by his aunt Marie and uncle Harry in Long Island. The family later relocated to Florida in 1987.
Joseph met Elena while working at Delta Airlines and embraced her...