Recent Obituaries
Jessica Lee Scott
Oct 17, 2023
Jessica Lee Scott, 36, of Leesville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Jess was born in Long Branch, NJ, the daughter of Robin Lee Eidson Scott and the late Daniel Thomas Scott, Sr. Jess loved going to the lake, watching Marvel movies and playing the violin and singing. Most of all, she loved her her children, her dogs...
Barbara Jean Senterfeit
Oct 16, 2023
Barbara Jean Senterfeit, 79, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends on October 16, 2023. Mrs. Senterfeit was born in Aiken, South Carolina, to the late James Benjamin and Lula Mae Williams Beck. Mrs. Senterfeit loved the Carolina Gamecocks, the beach, and most of all, her large family. She was a member of Samaria...
Chester D. Rawl
Oct 15, 2023
Chester D. Rawl, 73, of Batesburg, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023. Mr. Rawl was born in Batesburg, SC, the son of the late David and Ruby Jeffcoat Rawl. He attended Samaria Baptist Church. Mr. Rawl enjoyed watching old western movies.
Surviving are his wife of 16 years, Sharon Rawl; daughters, Jessica and Vanessa; along with his great grandchildren. Also surviving...
Nelwyn Oese Hall
Oct 14, 2023
Nelwyn "Oese" Hall, 88, of Batesburg, was called to be in the presence of our Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Frank D. Hall. Oese was born on March 1, 1935 in Lexington County to the late William and Alice Tura Kneece. She spent her early years...
Thomas Lorance Hendrix
Oct 12, 2023
Thomas Lorance Hendrix, 78, of North Augusta, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. Mr. Hendrix was born in Ridge Spring, SC, son of the late McCoy Hendrix, Sr. and Pauline Williams Hendrix. He was a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Army and a member of the American Legion Post #133. He retired from Savannah River Site and was...
Norris "Pete" Maroney Jr.
Oct 12, 2023
Norris "Pete" Maroney, Jr., 68, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. Mr. Maroney was born in Aiken, SC, a son of Ellie Mae Asbill Maroney and the late Norris Maroney, Sr. He was a member of Amick Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Surviving are his loving former wife, Karen Mitchell Maroney; sons, Jerry and Luke Maroney; and grandsons, Tanner...
Charles Earl Fickling
Oct 7, 2023
Charles Earl Fickling, 76, of Swansea, passed away October 7, 2023. Mr. Fickling was born on the Waylon Naval Base in North Charleston, South Carolina, to the late Joseph Johnson and Dorothy Gibson Fickling. He worked with Southern Bell for a number of years as a lineman and also as a private contractor for a construction company for 20 years....
John Hicks
Sep 20, 2023
John Cleveland Hicks, 67, of Wagener, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Mr. Hicks was born in Asheville, North Carolina, a son of the late Albert Creighton Hicks, Sr. and Mary Charles Mcfee Hicks. He was a faithful man of the Lord and was a member of the NLT Apostolic Church. Mr. Hicks loved being outdoors, enjoying hunting, fishing, hog...
Cathy Hall Rodgers
Sep 19, 2023
Cathy Hall Rodgers, 62, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Mrs. Rodgers was born in Aiken, SC, a daughter of the late Colon and Vaughnta Hall. She was a member of Old Samaria Baptist Church and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
Surviving are her daughters, Christy Rodgers Kennedy (Tom Pool), and Lacey Jane Rodgers;...
John Thomas Icenhour Jr.
Sep 15, 2023
John Thomas Icenhour, Jr, 79, of Leesville, passed away, Friday, September 15, 2023. Born in Mountain City, Tennessee, he was a son of the late John Thomas Icenhour, Sr. and Anna Mae Potter. He was the co-owner of the former Smoothy's Restaurant in Batesburg, SC. Mr. Icenhour was a welder and blacksmith by trade. He loved to go hunting and...
Carolyn Webb Mintz
Sep 15, 2023
Carolyn Webb Mintz, 82, of Saluda, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023. Mrs. Mintz was born in Edgecome County, NC, a daughter of the late Milton and Raybelle Roberts Webb. She was very artistic and talented. Mrs. Mintz was an interior designer, owner and operator of C and W Custom Drapery and Upholstery. She loved being outdoors, especially gardening and...
James Nevins Hallman
Sep 14, 2023
James Nevins Hallman, 91, of Leesville, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Mr. Hallman was born in Savannah, GA, a son of the late William Miles and Annie Hallman. He was married to the late Lois Eargle Hallman. Mr. Hallman was a faithful member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. He loved fishing, hunting and gardening.
Surviving are his children, Philip...
Marbel Lopez
Sep 14, 2023
Marbel Guadalupe Lopez, 24, of Newberry, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023. Mr. Lopez was born in Newberry, SC, a son of Jorge Lopez and Crystal Lopez. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving are his fiancé, Marilena Alvarado; mother and step-father, Crystal Lopez (Julio); father and step-mother, Jorge Lopez (Josephina); siblings, Jorge Lopez, Rigoberto Lopez, Carlos Lopez,...
Delia Josephine Beavers
Sep 10, 2023
Delia Josephine Beavers, 84, of Chapin, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023. Mrs. Beavers was born in Houston, TX, a daughter of the late Leeland and Lenore Henson Jorgenson. She was a secretary for a law firm for 45 years. After retirement, she loved to bake cakes for Hospice patients. Mrs. Beavers was an avid gardener and loved to watch...
Sandra Williams Mize
Sep 10, 2023
Sandra Williams Mize passed away on September 10, 2023, at the age of 80. Born in Athens, Georgia to the late Spurgeon (Spud) and Alma Inez Williams. She was the epitome of a grey-haired, southern grandma. Familiar to many as a gracious and kind woman, her generosity and love knew no bounds. Whether it was cooking a batch of her...
Judith Walker
Sep 3, 2023
Judith Pursley Walker, 65, of Pelion, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023. Ms. Walker was born in Hapeville, GA, a daughter of the late Franklin Cartledge, Sr. and Grace Sudith.
Surviving are her spouse of 20 years, Scott Stevens; sons, Roger Davis and Josh Gable; and stepson, Mike Gunter.
The services for Ms. Walker will be private.
Larry Wilson Gunter
Aug 28, 2023
Larry Wilson Gunter,70, a devoted husband, loving father, Vietnam Veteran, and passionate patriot of Batesburg-Leesville, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of service, love, and an unwavering commitment to his country and loved ones.
Born on March 3, 1953, Larry grew up to become a man of remarkable character and dedication. After completing high school,...
Ronnie Younce
Aug 26, 2023
Ronald "Ronnie" Huston Younce, 65, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023. Born in Boone, NC, he was a son of Huston H. Younce and the late Frances Evelyn Rush Younce. Ronnie was retired from the finance industry and was an avid golfer, who also had a love for music, especially playing the guitar. He was a loving father...
Lloyd Darwin Carson, Jr.
Aug 23, 2023
Lloyd Darwin Carson, Jr., 84, of Gilbert, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Beulah Long Carson and Lloyd Darwin Carson, Sr. Mr. Carson was an avid golfer, a pilot, a political activist, a United States Army veteran, and also retired from Carolina Eastman after 30 years of service....
Tracey Carlton Fincher
Aug 19, 2023
Tracey Carlton Fincher, 53, of Saluda, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023. Born in Greenwood, SC, he was a son of Jessie Alton "Shorty" and Shirley Edwards Fincher. Tracey was a lifelong electrician and worked along side his dad at Fincher Electric. He was an avid coon hunter and was a member of the Saluda County Coon Hunter's Association and...