Recent Obituaries
Trudie Temple
Jun 29, 2025
Trudie Temple, 87, of Batesburg, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Born in Saluda County, she was a daughter of the late Albert Sidney and Flaucy Belle Matthews Black. She was married to the late Claude William Temple. Trudie loved the Lord and reading her Bible. She enjoyed gardening and spending time in her yard. She is survived by...
Michael Anthony Howell Sr.
Jun 28, 2025
Michael "Mike" Anthony Howell, Sr., 64, of Lexington, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Born in Miami, FL, he was the son of Mary Wooten Howell and the late Frank Howell. Mike worked as an operator with Southern Plastics until the company’s closing. He was a proud South Carolina Gamecock fan and loved NASCAR, fishing, and rock music. Known...
Darrell Stan "Homer" Rodgers
Jun 23, 2025
Darrell Stan “Homer” Rodgers, 71, of Saluda, SC, peacefully passed away after a courageous battle with his health. Born in Edgefield, SC, he was the son of the late James Stanmore Rodgers, Jr. and Lila Bledsoe Rodgers.
Darrell will be greatly missed and leaves his family and friends with unforgettable, fond memories of his life on this earth. If you ever...
Nancy Kinard
Jun 23, 2025
Nancy Kinard, 54, of Saluda, SC, passed away on June 23, 2025, at Saluda Nursing Home. Born on March 4, 1971, in Saluda, SC, she was the daughter of the late Junior Kinard and Mary Lou Floyd Barnes. Ms. Kinard had a deep love for horses.
She is survived by her stepfather, William H. “Billy” Barnes; and three stepsiblings, Phyllis Gunter,...
Charles Michael Umbarger
Jun 23, 2025
Charles Michael “Mike” Umbarger, 73, of Gilbert, SC, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on March 1, 1952, in Leesville, SC, a son of the late Lee Umbarger and Irma Matthews Umbarger. On November 6, 1971, Mike married Patricia Sampson at Oak Grove Baptist Church. They were married for 53 years...
Maria Elana Shull
Jun 22, 2025
Maria Elana Shull, 58, of Gilbert, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, just one week shy of her 59th birthday. Maria was born on June 29, 1966, in Columbia, SC, to Elaine Cornicelli Smith and James Woody Shull. With a profound dedication to her work, Maria excelled in her career as a data entry specialist with the SC Department...
John Anthony Denoma
Jun 20, 2025
John Anthony Denoma, 74, of Pelion, South Carolina, passed away on June 20, 2025. Born on December 30, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, he was a son of the late Morley "Jack" Denoma and Evelyn Ruth Head Denoma. John proudly served his country in the United States Army for over six years, including deployments to Vietnam and Korea, where he served...
Betty Irean Balder
Jun 16, 2025
Betty Irean Balder, 87, of Leesville, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025. Born in New Philadelphia, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Elmer and Jennie Harper Hisler. She enjoyed going to the Flea Markets and birds. Surviving are her devoted husband of 71 years, Dean Lowell Balder, Sr.; children, Dean Lowell Balder, Jr., Brenda Sue Tylke...
Ruth Wingard White
Jun 15, 2025
Ruth Wingard White, 98, of Hendersonville, NC, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Born on February 18, 1927, in Lexington County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Neely B and Bessie Keisler Wingard. Ms. White was a member of First Baptist Church in Hendersonville, NC, and the Patience Sunday School Class. She enjoyed...
Barbara M. Watson
Jun 14, 2025
Barbara Barham Watson, 73, of Batesburg, South Carolina, was called home by her Heavenly Father on June 14, 2025. Born in Big Spring, Texas, on April 9, 1952, she was a daughter of the late J W and Vounzell Nichols Barham. Barbara dedicated over 40 years of her life to the medical field, serving many years as an administrator for...
Helen Lucille Robertson Player
Jun 13, 2025
Helen Lucille Robertson Player, 94, of Saluda, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025. Born in Saluda County, Helen was the daughter of the late Johnie and Ella Pauline Edwards Robertson. She retired from DuPont, where she was a lab technician. A devoted member of Richland Springs Baptist Church, Helen served faithfully as a GA teacher and sang in...
Sandra Whitman Hartley
Jun 13, 2025
Sandra Whitman Hartley, 82, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully on June 13th, 2025. Born in Lexington County, she was a daughter of the late George L. and Gertye Padgett Whitman. Sandra's life was a testament to love, dedication, and the nurturing of family, friends, and her community. Throughout her life, Sandra was dedicated to her work as a Cafeteria Manager...
John Costa Rita Jr.
Jun 11, 2025
John Costa Rita, Jr., 83, of Saluda, lovingly known as “Pineapple” or “Mr. Pineapple,” passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Born in Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, he was the son of the late John Costa Rita, Sr. and Otilla Figueroa Rita.
After the unexpected passing of his father when John was only four, he and his sisters were raised by their...
George Bruce Amick
Jun 9, 2025
George Bruce Amick, 86, of Leesville, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. Born in Gilbert, SC, he was the son of the late Clayburn and Eva Rosabell Frick Amick. He was the devoted husband of the late Barbara Ann Oxner Amick, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage filled with love, patience, and unwavering dedication.
Bruce loved God, his...
Hordric Havird Jr.
Jun 8, 2025
Hordric Havird Jr., 68, of Batesburg, passed away on Sunday, June 8th, 2025. Born on August 14th, 1956, Hordric lived a life characterized by quiet strength and resilience. Hordric was preceded in death by his beloved spouse, Bridgett Havird, with whom he shared a life filled with love, companionship, and many cherished memories. Bridgett's passing left a void that was...
Marilyn Jean Corder
Jun 6, 2025
Marilyn Jean Corder, 79, of Batesburg, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. Born in Batesburg, South Carolina, she is a daughter of the late M.C. “Amos” and Jewell Senterfeit Heyward. She was the devoted wife of the late Carlisle Vance “C.V.” Corder.
Marilyn was a member of Providence Baptist Church of Gaston, where she was recently baptized by her pastor,...
Ronald Corder
Jun 4, 2025
James "Ronald" Corder, 83, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025. Born on April 1, 1942, he was the son of the late Jack and Virginia Whitlock Corder. Ronald was a devoted member of Ebenezer Southern Methodist Church and previously served as a deacon at Sunnyside Baptist Church, where he dedicated much of his time and energy to...
Linelle Sue Hite
May 31, 2025
Linelle Sue Hite, 72, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025. Born on January 7, 1953, in Columbia, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Ravenelle Gantt and Gwendolyn Hall Lucas. Her passion for life was evident in her love for over-road truck driving, a career she embraced wholeheartedly. Known for her adventurous spirit, she was...
Earline McCary Ricard
May 30, 2025
Gwendolin "Earline" McCary Ricard, 79, of Leesville, SC, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted community member, Earline lived a life marked by compassion, faith, and service to others. Born in Edgefield, South Carolina, Earline was a proud graduate of Strom Thurmond High School. She enjoyed a successful 30-year career with Honeywell, where...
Waitus Dean Bedenbaugh, Sr.
May 29, 2025
The world became dimmer on May 29, 2025, with the passing of Waitus “Dean” Bedenbaugh, Sr. Born on January 23, 1955, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Wilbur and Margarete Bedenbaugh, Dean was truly larger than life. With his charismatic personality, exciting—sometimes exaggerated—stories, and magnanimous spirit, he left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Though a proud longtime resident of Leesville,...
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