Recent Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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...
Harry Alton Crapps
Feb 1, 2024
Harry Alton Crapps, 92, of Leesville passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024. Born in Joanna, SC, he was a son of the late Johnny Jacob and Mattie Clamp Crapps. Mr. Crapps was know as a hard working man who loved his westerns and watching wrestling. He was a member of Summerland Church and was proud to take care of the...
Sandra Pereira Durst
Jan 25, 2024
Sandra Pereira Durst, 59, of Chapin, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Born in Camden, SC on January 17, 1965, she was a daughter of Barbara Watkins Pereira and the late Ernest A. Pereira, III. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church for more than 40 years, where she served in many capacities. Sandra touched the lives...
William Johnny Rodgers
Jan 22, 2024
William Johnny Rodgers, 78, of Ward, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. Mr. Rodgers was a son of the late John Luther and Leila Storey. He loved riding around and loafing in town. He is survived by his son, William David Rodgers; siblings, Annie Ruth Stacher and Jerry Rodgers (Vickie); along with many extended family members. In addition to...
Russell L. Icenhour
Jan 22, 2024
Russell Landon Icenhour, Sr., 54, of Leesville passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, following a brief illness. Born in Chester, PA, he was a son of JoAnn Julius and the late John T. Icenhour, Jr. Russell was the owner and former distributor of Pepperidge Farm Bread in the Lexington area where he was well known. He loved searching for...
Dianne G. Jeffcoat
Jan 14, 2024
Dianne Griffin Jeffcoat, 66, of Leesville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Mrs. Jeffcoat was born in Sumter, SC, a daughter of the late Allen and Juanita Charles Griffin. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Sumter, SC. Her children and grandkids were her life. Mrs. Jeffcoat loved to bake, cook, go camping, and...
Beverly Ann Mincey
Jan 10, 2024
Beverly Ann Mincey, 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 10, 2024 surrounded by her family at the Hospice House of the Piedmont in Greenwood, SC. She felt nothing but love and peace as her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ took her hand and led her home. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at Lebanon Presbyterian Church in...
James Grimsley
Jan 10, 2024
James Alfred Grimsley, 90, of Leesville, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Mr. Grimsley was born in Fairmont, NC, a son of the late Robert and Hattie Barnhill Grimsley. He was an United States Army Veteran. Mr. Grimsley loved his puppies, Maia and Sissy and his family. He was an avid Clemson Tiger Football and Carolina Panthers fan. Mr. Grimsley...
John Mark Pullen
Jan 9, 2024
John Mark Pullen, 77, of Aiken passed away on January 9, 2024. He was son of the late Stanley and Rita Pullen. John was a proud Navy Submarine Veteran (USS Simon Bolivar). He later went on to retire from the U.S. Department of Energy as a Nuclear Safety Engineer.
John was an avid reader, lover of history, meticulous storyteller, and Master...
Karen A. Clark
Jan 8, 2024
Karen Alice Clark, 56, of Pelion, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. Mrs. Clark was the daughter of Belton Decater Clark and Linell Sue Gantt. She was a member of Old Samaria Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Tiffany Clark; son, Shawn Clark; and grandchildren, Logan McCormick, Heaven Peterson, and Dean Dougherty. Also...
Robert O. Crouch
Jan 7, 2024
Robert Otis Crouch, 80, of Leesville, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Born in Saluda County, he was a son of the late Otis Odell and Ethel May Mills Crouch. Mr. Crouch retired as a locksmith from the University of South Carolina after 40 years of service. He was a volunteer fireman for the Circle...
William Mabus, Jr.
Jan 3, 2024
William Dowie Mabus, Jr., 66, of Aiken, passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Born in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late William Dowie Mabus, Sr. and June Buff Mabus. William had a love for classic cars and was a member of Redds Branch Baptist Church of Aiken. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is...
Obdulia Maza Rodriguez
Jan 2, 2024
Obdulia Maza Rodríguez, 51, of Leesville passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Born in Tierra Blanca, Veracruz. Ms. Rodriguez was a wonderful and caring person to all. She would always have a smile on her face. Her pride and joy were her children and grandkids. Ms. Rodriguez was a member of Iglesia de dios Pentecostal, located in batesburg
Surviving are...
Jeremy J. Brewer
Dec 25, 2023
Jeremy Justin Brewer, 36, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023. Jeremy was born in Detroit, Michigan, a son of Carey and Roxanne Brewer. He loved the Clemson Tigers.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughters, Sierra and Arianna Brewer; siblings, Leannda Landaw, Emily Boyd (Autoiro), Nick Worley, and Carey Brewer, Jr.; along with many nieces,...
Leroy Risinger
Dec 25, 2023
Leroy Risinger, 97, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. Mr. Risinger was born in Batesburg, SC and was the son of the late Oscar and Gussie Gant Risinger. He was married to the late Mae Bell Risinger who preceded in death in 2017.
The funeral service for Mr. Risinger...
James Benjamin "Bennie" Holton
Dec 23, 2023
James Benjamin Holton “Bennie”, 90, passed away Saturday, December 23rd, 2023. Bennie was born in Bacon County, Alma, GA to Mr. Benjamin Newton Holton and Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Norton Holton on February 7th, 1933.
Bennie graduated from Bacon County High School in 1950. After 3 years in service, he and his precious wife, Mary, were married and enjoyed 63 years of...
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