Recent Obituaries
Thelma Victoria Shumpert
Nov 27, 2020
On the morning of Friday, November 27th, 2020, Thelma Victoria Shumpert went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ. Thelma was born on June 24th, 1922, a daughter of the late Charlie and Sally Gunter. Thelma grew up in the Leesville/Gilbert area, where she met and married John “Cellus” Shumpert in 1945. Together they managed a small farm and...
Dean Wayne Stone
Nov 26, 2020
Dean Wayne Stone, 68, passed away Thursday, November 26th, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 29th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. John Yorio officiating. Active pallbearers will be David Miles, Matt Maroney, Logan Stone, Mike Duke, Robert Dolan, Chad Steele and Shaun Steele. Mr. Stone...
Laurie Ann Edwards Vaughn
Nov 25, 2020
Laurie Ann Edwards Vaughn, 73, of Saluda, passed away Wednesday, November 25th, 2020. Mrs. Vaughn was born in Saluda, SC, a daughter of the late Larry and Rhett Bledsoe Edwards. She was a member of Emory United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Robert Carroll Vaughn; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Michael (Pamela) Vaughn of Hodges; daughter and son-in-law, Crystal (Ethan)...
Billy Franklin Gunter
Nov 24, 2020
Billy Franklin Gunter, of Gilbert, September 25, 1950-November 24, 2020. A private graveside service to celebrate the life of Billy Franklin Gunter will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 533 Hayride Road, Gilbert, SC 29054, with Pastor Dennis Metts officiating. Mr. Gunter, 70, passed away peacefully at Lexington Extended Care on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Born in Lexington County...
Riley Allegretti
Nov 18, 2020
Our son, Riley Allegretti was diagnosed with full trisomy 13 when I was just 20 weeks pregnant with him. Along with T13, he had an underdeveloped brain and heart. Riley was born on November 18, 2020 and gave us three strong, calm, beautiful breaths before going to Heaven. His life brought out the best in those both far and near....
Wilbur Jones
Nov 17, 2020
Wilbur Jones, 76, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, November 17th, 2020. A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 21st, at Ridge Spring Cemetery with Rev. Justin Eshleman officiating. A viewing will be held Friday, November 20th, from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. at Milton Shealy Funeral Home, other times at the home of his brother, Ernest Jones, 530 Oleander...
Paula Susanne "Susie" Rye
Nov 14, 2020
Paula Susanne “Susie” Rye, 67, of Columbia, died Saturday, November 14, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 17th, at McLeod United Methodist Church Cemetery in Eastover. The family will greet friends following the service at the graveside. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage all attendees to wear a mask and practice social...
Brenda Hook Davis
Nov 13, 2020
Brenda Davis, 65, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, November 16, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Pastor Tom Mims and Pastor Judd Hook. Mrs. Davis was born in Leesville, SC daughter of the late Loyce and Mary Helen Smith Hook. She is now reunited with the love of...
James "Andy" Umbarger
Nov 10, 2020
James “Andy” Umbarger, 67, died Tuesday, November 10th, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, November 13th, at Quattlebaum Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Metts officiating. The family will be at the home of his sister-in-law, Pauline Umbarger. Mr. Umbarger was born in Lexington County, a son of the late Lee “Shorty” and Irma Matthews Umbarger. Andy...
Jesse "Jim" Blunt Reaves, Jr
Nov 10, 2020
Jesse “Jim” Blunt Reaves, Jr, 76, of Batesburg-Leesville, SC entered into rest on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Jesse leaves behind his beloved wife, caregiver, and best friend, Barbara Smith Reaves, of 46 years. Born in and educated in Henderson, N.C., he was a son of the late Jesse Blunt Reaves, Sr. and Edith Often Reaves. In addition to his wife...
Savannah Mae Hall Corder
Nov 7, 2020
Savannah Mae Hall Corder, 96, of Batesburg, slipped quietly into the presence of the Good Shepherd, in which she had placed her trust earlier in her life, on Saturday, November 7th, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Tuesday, November 10th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Gunter Cemetery with Rev. Earl Hartley officiating. The family...
John Arlon Moskel
Nov 3, 2020
John Arlon Moskel, 73, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. A prayer service will be held at 5:00 PM Sunday, November 8, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with visitation after the service from 5:30-7:30 PM. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, November 9, at Saint Mary and Martha Monastery in Wagener conducted by Father Thomas Moore....
June Kirkland
Nov 1, 2020
June Marilyn Meetze Kirkland, 82, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020. Mrs. Kirkland was born in Leesville, SC, the daughter of the late Frank Donald and Sally Kirksey Robertson Meetze. She was married to the late Bobby Ray Kirkland. Surviving are her sons, Dr. Michael Todd Kirkland, PhD (Cathy Epps); Rick Kirkland (Clift Shealy); daughter, Bridget Angela Kirkland Havird (Rick);...
Cynthia Beauford Mccoy
Oct 31, 2020
Cynthia Beauford McCoy, 71, was called home to be with her Lord, October 31, 2020, at her home surrounded by family. Mrs. McCoy was born in Abbeville, SC, the daughter of the late Lawrence E. and Betty J. Beauford. She was a loving mother and devoted Nana. Her family was her greatest joy. Mrs. McCoy loved flowers, gardening and was...
Irene Smith
Oct 29, 2020
Irene Smith, 91, of Leesville, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 1st at First Baptist Church of Leesville with burial to follow in Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. Charles Leonhardt officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the graveside. Active pallbearers will be her grandsons and...
Donald E. Shealy
Oct 28, 2020
World War II, US Navy Veteran, Donald Edward Shealy of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, October 28th, 2020. At age 96, he was the last surviving sibling of his late parents, George Curtis Shealy, Sr and Florence Davenport Shealy. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. As part owner of Shealy Furniture Store of Batesburg, Mr. Shealy was a well-known...
Drewry Irven Page
Oct 28, 2020
Drewry Irven Page, 79, of Columbia, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Plans will be announced by Milton Shealy Funeral Home.
Amber Lea Derrick
Oct 23, 2020
Amber Lea Derrick, 32, of Leesville, passed away Friday, October 23rd, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 28th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with Beverly Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Ms. Derrick was born in West Columbia, a daughter of Thomas Edwin Pownall IV and Tonya Gayle...
Harry Ellsworth Miller
Oct 21, 2020
Reverend Harry Ellsworth Miller, 80, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, October 21st, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 24th at Travis Park Cemetery with Rev. Kathy Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the gravesite. A viewing will take place Friday, October 23rd from 12-5 P.M. at the funeral...
Charles Rinn, Sr
Oct 15, 2020
Charles Roland Rinn, Sr, 48, passed away Thursday, October 15th, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 18th, at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery (Aiken County) with Rev. Clint Bartlet officiating. Active pallbearers will be Cade Cockrell, Phillip Powell, Shannon Wittaker,Sean Whittaker, and Mike Kruggar. Mr. Rinn was born in Aiken, SC, a son of...
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