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Ruby Fulmer

Ruby Fulmer

Jul 10, 2022

Ruby Carolyn Fulmer, 84, of Saluda, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. Mrs. Fulmer was born in Aiken County, a daughter to the late LaVeta Whittle Eckert (George). She was a member of Richland Springs Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. Mrs. Fulmer was also an Eastern Star. Along with her husband, W.M. Fulmer,...

Evelyn Kyzer Gantt

Evelyn Kyzer Gantt

Jul 9, 2022

Evelyn Kyzer Gantt, 90, of Batesburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, July 9, 2022. She was born on April 17, 1932 to the late Lonnie "Carl" and Emma Williams Kyzer. Ms. Gantt was a hard worker; she worked with Burlington Industries for 30 years, raised chickens along side of her husband for 40...

David Earle Settle

David Earle Settle

Jul 9, 2022

David Earle Settle, 73, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. A memorial for Mr. Settle will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 12th at Mt. Ebal Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Paulling officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Mr. Settle was born in Columbia, SC, the son of the late...

Arlene Ingram

Arlene Ingram

Jul 1, 2022

Arlene Zibbell Ingram, 85, of Saluda, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Louis Dudley and Leila Myrtle Montague Zibbell. Mrs. Ingram was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Saluda. Along with her husband, she owned and operated Top O' Th' Lake Marina for more than 22...

William "Lumpy" Jordan

William "Lumpy" Jordan

Jun 22, 2022

William Larry Jordan, 72, of Leesville passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at his home. Mr. Jordan was born in Aiken, SC, a son of the late Luther and Armand Jordan. He was a member of the Batesburg-Leesville Masonic Lodge and was also a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Connie Jordan; his...

Carson Cato Jr.

Carson Cato Jr.

Jun 16, 2022

Carson Whitfield "Whit" Cato, Jr., 79, of Batesburg passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at his home. Born in Monetta, SC, he was a son of the late Carson Whitfield Cato, Sr. and Eula Lee Whetstone Cato. He was the Batesburg-Leesville Hillbilly in the SC Poultry Festival. Mr. Cato was also a member of First Baptist Church of Leesville....

Gereah Davis

Gereah Davis

Jun 15, 2022

Gereah Davis, 84, of Pelion, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022. The funeral service for Ms. Davis will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 25th at Edmund First Baptist Church, 6256 Edmund Highway, Lexington, SC 29073 with the Rev. Johnny Slice officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Raymond Dewitt Hughes Sr.

Raymond Dewitt Hughes Sr.

Jun 12, 2022

Raymond Dewitt Hughes, Sr., 82, of Batesburg, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 15th at Samaria Baptist Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Dennis Metts will officiate. Active pallbearers will be: Leslie Corley, Cole Hughes, Dennis Corley, Ben Surber, Will Surber and Marty Matthews....

William Bell Jr.

William Bell Jr.

Jun 8, 2022

William Hollis Bell, Jr., 68, of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022.Mr. Bell was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late William Hollis Bell, Sr., and Alice Elizabeth Knight Bell. He was a chemical engineer and had a P.E. Status. Before settling in Columbia and starting his job at South Carolina Electric and Gas, he was employed...

Roy Rodgers

Roy Rodgers

Jun 4, 2022

Roy Walter Rodgers, 69, of Ward died Saturday, June 4, 2022. Born in Saluda County, he was a son of the late Albert William Rodgers and Martha Padgett Rodgers. Mr. Rodgers loved to fish, cook, and spend time with family and friends.He is survived by his daughters, Connie Ray (Roy), and Patricia Bodie (Lee); sons, Kenneth Whitfield (Rejeana), and Lester...

Rosa Bell Oswald

Rosa Bell Oswald

Jun 3, 2022

Rosa B. Oswald, 89, of Gilbert, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, June 3, 2022. She was a loving mother and friend to all who knew her. Born in Gilbert, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Lessie Lowman Amick. Mrs. Oswald was a retired Cafeteria Manager for Gilbert Elementary School. Surviving...

Ora Kneece

Ora Kneece

May 30, 2022

Ora Lee Kneece, 71, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022. Mrs. Kneece was born in Batesburg, SC, a daughter of the late Vanevery Senterfeit and Minnie Lee Seigler Senterfeit.Surviving are her children, April Waters (Stacy), Chad Kneece (Dana), and Davis Kneece (Cheri); five grandchildren, Ridge Porter, Logan Koon, Steven Kneece, Bradley Kneece, Chris Kneece (Amanda); a great-grandson, Wyatt...

Earl Venson Marshall

Earl Venson Marshall

May 30, 2022

Earl Venson Marshall, 78, of Leesville, passed away May 30, 2022. The graveside service for Mr. Earl will be held at 12:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 7th at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Monday, June 6th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home.Mr. Marshall was born in Washington, Georgia, a son of the late...

Gertrude Louise Rodgers Jones

Gertrude Louise Rodgers Jones

May 29, 2022

Gertrude Louise Rodgers Jones passed away peacefully at home at the age of 100 on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Mt. Ebal Baptist Church with interment at Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. Bill Paulling officiating.A lifelong resident of Aiken County, she was born to the late...

Carl Hall

Carl Hall

May 28, 2022

Carl Hall, 65, of Leesville died Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his home. Carl was born in Lexington County, SC, a son of the late Brenton Henry and Mattie Ruth Hall. He worked at International Paper for more than 40 years. Carl loved to fish, ride motorcycles and was a member of the Pond Branch Riders. He was a family...

Chad Raica

Chad Raica

May 26, 2022

Chad Raica, 38, of Lexington died Thursday, May 26, 2022. Plans will be announced.

Lyman Daniel Shealy

Lyman Daniel Shealy

May 25, 2022

Lyman Daniel Shealy, 69, passed on from this world, Wednesday, May 25, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 28th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with burial following in St. Peter's Church Cemetery. The Rev. Joseph Hallman officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Thomas Covington Sr.

Thomas Covington Sr.

May 23, 2022

Thomas R. Covington Sr., 68, of Leesville was called to his Heavenly home Monday, May 23, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Beulah United Methodist Church of Gilbert.Mr. Covington was born in Gilbert, SC, a son of the late James and Wilma Covington. He was married to Mrs. Jettie Covington....

Janice Lovelace

Janice Lovelace

May 20, 2022

Janice Ellen Lovelace, 64, of Chapin passed away peacefully at her home. Plans will be announced by Milton Shealy Funeral Home.

Clara Faye Williams

Clara Faye Williams

May 14, 2022

Ms. Clara Faye Williams, 88, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 17th at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with interment to follow in Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. Ray Massey will officiate the service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the...