Recent Obituaries
Earl Stone
Feb 2, 2025
Earl Stone, 83, of Leesville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, at his home. Born on April 15, 1941, in Batesburg, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Frank Allen and Minnie Enlow Stone. Mr. Stone was a faithful and devoted member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where he served the church in many capacities. His...
Hunter Lee Akers
Jan 28, 2025
Hunter Lee Akers, 23, of Little Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Hunter attended Mid-Carolina High School and had an incredible ability to light up any room he entered. Known for his quick wit and infectious sense of humor, he brought laughter and joy to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Hunter had an unwavering love...
Carl "Pete" Ernest Soper
Jan 27, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Carl "Pete" Ernest Soper, of Batesburg, announces his passing on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the age of 75. Born in Forrest City, Arkansas, he was a son of the late Samuel Lawrence Soper, Sr. and Lola Mae Trusty Soper.
After graduating from school in Arkansas, Pete joined the...
Margaret Mohr Holladay
Jan 25, 2025
Margaret Mohr Holladay, 82, of Leesville, SC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Born in Livermore, CA, she was the beloved wife of the late Robert Earl Holladay, Sr., with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage. Margaret had a passion for tending to her plants and cherished time spent dining out with her family and friends....
Gerald Wayne Carlyle
Jan 25, 2025
Gerald Wayne Carlyle, 72, of Leesville, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Born in Pinehurst, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Garland and Verta Lucinda Lineberry Carlyle. Affectionately known as "G," Gerald was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a dedicated truck driver and an avid NASCAR fan. Gerald is survived by his...
Ollie McNuer Preston
Jan 23, 2025
Ollie Rowe McNuer Preston, 94, of Leesville, SC, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Born on April 2, 1930, in Saluda, she was the last surviving child of Evelyn Rowe Jones and Mance Rowe. Mrs. Preston was a seamstress for many years. She loved traveling, her chickens, and most of all her family, as she was...
Marvin Sanford Smith
Jan 19, 2025
Marvin Sandford Smith, 77, of Gilbert, SC, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born in Lexington County, he was the son of the late Watson Elno and Betty Lou Bouknight Smith. A devoted member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Marvin taught Sunday School for many years and shared his faith with all who knew him. He was an avid...
Daisy Mae Rutland
Jan 19, 2025
Daisy Mae Rutland, 91, of Ridge Spring, SC, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born and raised in Ridge Spring, she was a beloved daughter of the late Foster and Geneva Pilot McGee. Daisy was a lifelong member of Ridge Spring Baptist Church, where she joyfully served as a Sunday School teacher. Daisy’s love for...
Lila Armetha Gulledge
Jan 13, 2025
Lila Armetha Gulledge, 85, of Leesville, SC, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. Born in Leesville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Avon Rikard and Ella Lou Taylor Rikard. She was married to the late Lonnie Eugene Gulledge. Mrs. Gulledge was a member of First Calvary Baptist Church. In her later years, as her health declined, she...
Ada Ann Cook Hinson
Jan 9, 2025
Ada Ann Cook Hinson, 76, of Gilbert, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Born in Gilbert, SC, she was a daughter of the late Furman Luther Cook, Sr. and Myrtle Ethel Kelly Cook. Ada was a devoted member of First Calvary Baptist Church, where she was formerly active as a Sunday School teacher and cherished her time spent with...
Shirley Alice Hegedus
Jan 8, 2025
Shirley "Shirl" Alice Hegedus, 58, of Summit, SC, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Born in McKeesport, PA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Louis Hegedus and Alice Shirley Harris-Hegedus.
Shirl was a giving woman with a heart full of love and joy. Her affection for animals, particularly cats, was unmatched and she was a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers...
Cleveland Julius Taylor Jr.
Jan 3, 2025
Cleveland J. Taylor, Jr., 95, of Gilbert, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born in Gilbert, SC, he was a son of the late Cleveland and Julia Leaphart Taylor. He was a United States Navy veteran and a member of Cedar Grove Lutheran Church.
Surviving are his grandson, Cody J. Taylor (Ashley); and 3 great-grandchildren, Anderson "Ryder," Hazel Grace, and...
David Eugene Hartley
Jan 3, 2025
David Eugene Hartley, 65, of Batesburg, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born in Aiken County, David was the son of the late Milledge Hartley, Jr. and Esther Ruth Gill Hartley. He enjoyed spending time with his beloved fur companion, Buddy. David is survived by his wife of 15 years, Loretta Hartley; son, Paul Hartley; brother and sister-in-law, Robert...
Enrique Alejandro Sorcia
Jan 2, 2025
Enrique Alejandro Sorcia, 27, of Gilbert, passed away on January 2, 2025. Born in Greenwood, South Carolina, he was a son of Reynaldo Sorcia and Kristal Prince Castro. Enrique had a passion for riding motorcycles and cherished spending time with his family and friends. A devoted family man, he loved them deeply and was loved in return. Surviving are his...
Barbara Bailey Clary
Jan 1, 2025
Barbara Bailey Clary, 87, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully in her home on January 1, 2025. Born in Sumter, SC, she was a daughter of Woodrow W. and Gladys White Bailey of Charleston, SC. Mrs. Clary loved the Lord and her family unconditionally and always brought so much joy to their lives. Barbara grew up in Charleston, where she learned...
Chad E. Kneece
Jan 1, 2025
Chad E. Kneece, 51, of Batesburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Born in Aiken, SC, he was a son of the late Quitman David Kneece and Ora Lee "Tootsie" Senterfeit Kneece. Affectionately known as "Biskit," Chad was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was deeply dedicated to his work as a foreman at Carolina Infrastructures. Chad...
Lucille Boatwright Ridgell
Dec 30, 2024
Lucille Boatwright Ridgell, 90, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. Born in Aiken County, SC, she was the daughter of the late George Boatwright and Minnie Craps Boatwright. Lucille was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Batesburg.
Lucille is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ruby Lynn Stevens (Scott) of Dundee, NY; grandchildren, Amy Stevens of Chicago, IL...
Tony O. Crady
Dec 26, 2024
Tony O'Neal Crady, 85, of Leesville, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Born in Gillett, Arkansas, he was a son of the late Luther Crady and Najgy Loraine Adams. After graduating from Saratoga High School in Wilson, NC, he attended Barton College. His high school yearbook prophecy humorously predicted he would join the Air Force and never marry. Contrary...
Hoyt Mitchell Padgett
Dec 25, 2024
Hoyt Mitchell Padgett, 75, of Batesburg, SC, passed away on December 25, 2024. Born on May 27, 1949, in Batesburg, SC, he was a son of the late Curtis Harmon and Rosa Leila Matthews Padgett. Hoyt was a proud graduate of Saluda High School and went on to serve his country with honor in the United States Army during the...
Kenneth "Joe" Marlowe
Dec 25, 2024
Kenneth "Joe" Marlowe, 74, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024. Born on May 17, 1950, in York, South Carolina, Kenneth was a son of the late Dolphus and Annie Mae Marlowe. Kenneth spent his life honing the craft of carpentry, a skill that he not only mastered but also found...
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