Recent Obituaries
Kayla Stevens
Dec 15, 2022
Kayla Ann Stevens, 31, of Gaston, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at her home. Born in West Columbia, SC, she was a daughter of Darren Ervin and Clara Louise Lugo-Santigo Stevens. Kayla was a loving and caring person to all that knew her and loved her pets, Calie and Frankie. She will forever be missed by her family.
Surviving are...
Margie Clark Fender
Dec 12, 2022
Margie Clark Fender, 86, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022. Born in Jefferson, SC, she was a daughter of the late James and Janie Chapman Clark. Mrs. Fender was married to the late James Warren Fender, Sr. for more than 56 years. She was a long-time member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church.
Mrs. Fender is survived by a son,...
Fred Larry Rude
Dec 10, 2022
Fred Larry Rude, 75, of Saluda, passed away Friday night, December 9, 2022. Mr. Rude was born in Newberry, SC, a son of the late Eva Vivian Bradley Scurry and Harry Fisher Rude. He worked 8 years as a pipefitter for the Charleston Naval Shipyard, before moving back home where he worked as a jailor and dispatcher for over thirty...
Marie Mccarty
Dec 7, 2022
Marie McCarty, 67, of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Ms. McCarty was born in Columbia, SC, the daughter of the late Thomas Lee and Frances "Bill" Buzhardt McCarty. Marie was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. She loved crocheting, word searches, and puzzles.
Surviving are her brother, Gene McCarty; and special cousins, Tabitha Kneece (John) and their daughters,...
Jeanette Gunter Kneece
Dec 5, 2022
Jeanette Gunter Kneece, 64, of Batesburg, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022. Mrs. Kneece was born in Aiken County, a daughter of the late Dorothy Hall and Junior Gunter. She loved watching old western movies and playing family games on her tablet. Mrs. Kneece enjoyed shopping, puzzles and going to the mountains.
Surviving are her children, Jennifer Wyatt (Rusty),...
Mary Ann Aull
Dec 2, 2022
Mary Ann Aull, 89, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, A private graveside service will be held at Ridge Spring Cemetery.
Born in Saluda County, she was a daughter of the late Sam and Katherine Autry Padgett. Mrs. Aull was married to the late Frank A. Aull who was a US Airforce veteran. She enjoyed traveling abroad during...
Eloise Hartley Fulmer
Nov 29, 2022
Eloise Hartley Fulmer, 82, of Ward, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Mrs. Fulmer was born in Aiken County, a daughter of the late Grady Hartley, Sr. and Charlene Virginia Cockrell Hartley. She was married to the late Willie E. Fulmer. Mrs. Fulmer was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Aiken County. She loved being outdoors, bird watching, Elvis...
Christian Turner
Nov 26, 2022
Christian Michael Turner, 23, of West Columbia, passed away on November 26, 2022. Born on July 18, 1999, he was a son of Henry Turner and Melissa Dull. Mr. Turner was an avid motor sportsman.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Turner is survived by brothers, James Shugart, and Drew Turner; sisters, Jodi Davis, and Sam Ward; along with many other...
Charles Wayne Bodie
Nov 26, 2022
Charles Wayne Bodie, 66, of Gilbert passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at his home. Born in Monetta, SC, he was a son of the late Jacob Charles Bodie and Rosa Mae Duffie Bodie. Wayne retired from JB Martin and Michelin. He was a member of the The Rescue Church in Pelion. Wayne loved farming, fishing and hunting but above...
William "Bill" Llyod Rodgers
Nov 24, 2022
William "Bill" Lloyd Rodgers, 81, of Ward, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022. Mr. Rodgers was born in Saluda County, a son of the late Julia Norris Rodgers Harmon and Lloyd Rodgers. He was a member of Jesus Deliverance Tabernacle Church, served as an Evangelist and loved sharing the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Mr. Rodgers enjoyed working hard...
Harry Gordon Kirby, Jr.
Nov 20, 2022
Harry Gordon Kirby, Jr., 89, of Gilbert, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, November 21, 2022. Gordon was married to the late Lucy D. Reeder Kirby. He was born on June 4, 1933 in Camden, New Jersey to the late Harry Gordon Kirby, Sr. and Helen E. Kirby. He was a retired plumber and a member of Pipe...
Joe W. Perkins
Nov 17, 2022
Joe William Perkins, 69, of Gilbert, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he was a son of the late Roy and Jean Wolfenbarger Perkins. He was a 1971 graduate of Tecumseh High School in New Carlisle, Ohio and later attended electricians school. Mr. Perkins was a US Navy veteran having served during...
Sheila Veronica Hall
Nov 16, 2022
Sheila Veronica Hall, 54, of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Dan Burgess and Gracie Lee Thornton Hallman. Mrs. Hall was a member of Hulon Baptist Church. She loved Alabama "Roll Tide" and Disney.
Surviving are her husband of 31 years, Tracy Hall; children, Brannon Hall (Mackenzie Vicars), Alyssa Hall (Coleton Long), step-daughter,...
Micheal Nelson "Red" Padgett
Nov 16, 2022
Micheal Nelson "Red" Padgett, 81, of Batesburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Born in Saluda County, he was a son of the late George William Padgett Sr. and Othell Lorrick Padgett. Mr. Padgett worked for SCE&G for more than 30 years until his retirement in 2003. He was a member of Cedar Grove Lutheran Church of Leesville, SC.
Surviving...
Gail Padgett Brown
Nov 12, 2022
Gail Padgett Brown, 71, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022. A private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Ebal Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Bill Paulling and Rev. Bill Padgett officiating.
Mrs. Brown was born in Batesburg, SC, a daughter of the late Mary Ellen Hall Padgett and Curtis Padgett. Gail was owner and CEO of Palmetto...
Imogene Hayes Amick
Nov 7, 2022
Imogene Hayes Amick, 90, of Gilbert, SC, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022. Mrs. Amick was born in Leesville, SC to the late Gregory and Eva Pearl Hayes. She loved to work, cook for others, and most of all, loved being a servant to her community and anyone in need.
Surviving are her son, David P. Amick (Tonya); grandchildren, Josh Amick...
Miriam Sybil Smith
Nov 7, 2022
Miriam Sybil Smith, 83, of Leesville, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022. Born in Lexington County, she was a daughter of the late M.C. Son Watson and Virgie Mae Fallaw Watson. Mrs. Smith was a member of Steadman Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith retired from Union Switch and Signal and later worked at the I20 speedway and Thunder Valley. She...
John Edward Trotter
Oct 25, 2022
John Edward Trotter, 86, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Mr. Trotter was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late John L. and Alleen Kneece Trotter. He was married to the late Shirley Frances Johnson Trotter. Mr. Trotter served in the United States Navy for 4 years and served in the United States Air Force for...
Lorene Maffett Karter
Oct 25, 2022
Lorene Maffett Karter, 91, formerly of Springfield, SC passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Born in Greenwood, SC she was a daughter of the late Thomas T. Maffett and Flora Mae Turner Maffett. Mrs. Karter was a member of Faith Temple Holiness Church.
Surviving are her son, Buddy Reid and her daughter, Sue Ann Shealy (Bryson Laverle). She is also survived...
Nadine Padgett Anderson
Oct 23, 2022
Nadine Padgett Anderson, 89, of Batesburg, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022. Ms. Anderson was born in Batesburg, SC, a daughter of the late Harvey and Nellie Brown Padgett. She was married to the late Johnny Dresser Anderson. Ms. Anderson loved puzzle books and crocheting.
Surviving are her sons and daughter-in-law, David Anderson (Shirley), Harvey Earl Anderson; grandchildren, Brandee Hamby...
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