Recent Obituaries
Rev. Virgil Leon Bagwell
Apr 22, 2023
Rev. Virgil Leon Bagwell, 82, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. He was born in Laurens County, SC, a son of the late J.W. and Claudia Edwards Bagwell. Virgil, first and foremost, loved his Lord and Savior and lived his life leading others to Christ. He was a devoted husband to Darlene for 44 years. Virgil's children, grandchildren,...
James Trapp Jr.
Apr 21, 2023
James “Jay” Walker Trapp Jr., 69, of Leesville, South Carolina, passed away suddenly on April 21, 2023.
James “Jay” to all, was born to James Walker Trapp and Julia Adelaide Faucher Trapp on August 31, 1953 in Columbia, South Carolina. Jay was a wildly talented musician, especially on the electric and upright bass. He toured up and down the East Coast...
Marion Reuter
Apr 19, 2023
Marion Gerald Reuter, 63, of Prosperity, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Mr. Reuter was born in Frankfort, Germany, a son of Miriam Derrick Reuter and the late Gerald Reuter. He enjoyed being a barber/beautician for 40 years and a friend to the community. Mr. Reuter especially loved his children and grandchildren.
Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Marsha...
Kay Rice
Apr 7, 2023
Brenda "Kay" Rice, 74, of Monetta passed away Friday, April 7, 2023. Born in Key West, Florida, she was a daughter of the the late Paul Joseph and Jerry Collins Welch. Kay loved the outdoors especially gardening and fishing. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Kay was a dear soul and will be missed by many.
She...
Velma Baird
Apr 5, 2023
Velma Jean Baird, 74, of Gilbert passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Born in Banner Elk, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Thomas and Anna Mae Parsons Icenhour. Mrs. Baird was a member of Beulah United Methodist Church of Gilbert. She was a loving mother and will be missed by many.
Surviving are her life partner...
Ralph Matis
Apr 5, 2023
Ralph R. Matis, 57, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023. No formal services will be held.
Alex Mcdonald "Bo" Cochran Iii
Mar 31, 2023
Alex McDonald "Bo" Cochran, III, 80, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023. Mr. Cochran was born in Aiken, SC, a son of the late Alex Mastern Cochran II and Grace Elizabeth Salters Cochran. He was the owner and operator of Cochran's Floor Covering for many years until retirement. After his mother's passing, he helped raise his younger sisters,...
Joan Temples Lewis
Mar 30, 2023
Joan Temples Lewis, 88, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, surrounded by family following a brief illness. She was born in Bartow, Georgia, a daughter of the late Johnnie Seibron Temples and Ruth Eskew Temples. Mrs. Joan graduated from Batesburg-Leesville High School where she was a star basketball player.
Mrs. Joan was married to her beloved husband Bobby for...
Alvaro Rosales Camilo
Mar 26, 2023
Alvaro Rosales Camilo, died Sunday, March 26, 2023. Funeral plans will be announced.
Jonathon Maroney
Mar 24, 2023
Jonathon Wayne Maroney, 43, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023. Mr. Maroney was born in Augusta, GA, a son of Teresa M. Cockrell and the late Anthony D. Maroney. He grew up in Monetta and Gilbert and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Maroney had a talent for drawing and woodworking projects.
Surviving are his mother, Teresa M. Cockrell; brother, Justin Cockrell...
Paul Maguire Sr.
Mar 23, 2023
Paul Francis Maguire Sr., 81, of Leesville passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023. At Mr. Maguire's request, there will be no formal services.
John H. Gillian
Mar 18, 2023
John Henry Gillian, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 18, 2023. Mr. Gillian was a son of the late Ezell and Kathleen Whittle Gillian and the brother of Jerry Gillian of Leesville.
A private family burial will be held at Beulah Baptist Church.
Charles Anne Topper
Mar 16, 2023
Mrs. Charles Anne Topper, 84, of Batesburg passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Mrs. Topper was born in Johnston, SC, a daughter of the late Charles William and Florence Oswalt Ripley. She was an avid reader and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. Mrs. Topper loved to cook, plant flowers and socialize with everyone.
Surviving are her husband, Richard Topper; children, Brenda,...
Robert Jon Parke
Mar 13, 2023
Robert Jon Parke, age 68, of Gilbert, formerly of North Collins, NY passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at the Lexington Medical Center. Mr. Parke was the husband of Sharon Troidel Parke. Schindler Funeral Home of Gowanda, NY will post final arrangements.
Leroy Whittle
Mar 3, 2023
Leroy Whittle, 92, of Gilbert, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023. Mr. Whittle was born in Leesville, SC, a son of the late Otis and Blanch Anderson Whittle. He was a faithful member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church for 70 years. Mr. Whittle worked for 43 years at Olympia Mills and later worked at Albert Hartley Construction. He loved hunting,...
James Gunter Sr.
Feb 22, 2023
James Reedy Gunter, Sr., 68, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Mr. Gunter was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late Drayton and Estelle Rodgers Gunter. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed woodworking and farming. Mr. Gunter spent his last years in the care of Kathie Smith, whom the family is very appreciative of the love and...
William Ted Huggins
Feb 18, 2023
William Ted Huggins, 75, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023. He was born in Mullins, SC, a son of Lucille Lupo Hughes and the late William Huggins. Mr. Huggins was an United States Air Force Veteran and a member of the Free Masons. He enjoyed going fishing and hunting.
Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Margaret Ellen...
Sherryl Puckett Branham
Feb 18, 2023
Sherryl Puckett Branham, 68, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023. Mrs. Branham was born in Aiken, SC, a daughter of the late Winfield and Ethel Goff Puckett. She was married to the late Langford Branham. Mrs. Branham worked for Barnes Oil and Propane for 25 years. She loved her cooking and her grandchildren. Mrs. Branham had the ability...
Olin Wingate Sr.
Feb 15, 2023
Rev. Olin William Wingate, Sr., 78, of Ridge Spring, SC passed away on February 15, 2023 at Saluda Nursing and Rehab Hospice Center in Saluda, SC. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 18th at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 164 Mt. Pleasant Church Road, Ridge Spring, SC 29129. Rev. Wingate was a son of the late...
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