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Joye Deloach

Joye Deloach

Feb 27, 2019

Joye DeLoach, 72, of Leesville, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was born in Newberry, SC daughter of the late Laney WeHunt and Juanita WeHunt. She was well loved by many, and a very talented artist. She worked at 44 Truck Stop for many years, and as a CNA for Agape Hospice and won employee of the year twice....

Nancy Carroll King

Nancy Carroll King

Feb 21, 2019

Nancy Carroll King, of Columbia and Edisto Island died February 21, 2019. Born October 1, 1925 in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Eva Howell Carroll. Educated in Greenwich and The Art Students League in New York, she was a painter and graphic artist. Her work is represented in private collections, The Columbia Museum...

Mildred Clark

Mildred Clark

Feb 17, 2019

Mildred Dean Clark, 83, of Leesville, passed away Sunday February 17, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, February 23, at B-L Congregational Holiness Church with Rev. Virgil Bagwell officiating. Visitation will be held after the service. Mrs. Clark was born in Fayetteville, West Virginia, daughter of the late Nathan S. and Thelma Hicks Stephens. She...

Evelyn Temples Duke

Evelyn Temples Duke

Feb 14, 2019

Evelyn Temples Duke, 86, of Batesburg, passed away February 14, 2019. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, February 18 at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. Bob Woodyard officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00 PM prior to the service. Active pallbearers are Donald Goff, Terry Brown, Timothy Temples,...

Billy Corder

Billy Corder

Feb 13, 2019

Billy Corder, 82, of Leesville, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Mr. Corder was born in Batesburg, SC son of the late Chester and Martha Corder....

Willie Ruth Forrest

Willie Ruth Forrest

Feb 5, 2019

Willie Ruth Forrest, 92, of Ridge Spring, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, February 10 at Ridge Spring Cemetery with Rev. John Chambers and Rev. Bobby Jackson officiating. Ms. Forrest was born in Ridge Spring, SC daughter of the late James J. and Morie E. Forrest. She was a lifetime member...

Allen  Eugene Heinen

Allen Eugene Heinen

Feb 2, 2019

Allen Eugene Heinen, 76, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. Mr. Heinen was born in Sheboygan, MI son of the late Reuben and Romilda Heinen. He had worked for AmerEquip as a welder. Surviving are his daughter, Lisa Woelfel and son, Nathan Heinen.

Jeffery  Warren

Jeffery Warren

Feb 2, 2019

Jeffery Clay Warren “Jeff”, 63, entered into rest on Saturday, February 2, 2019. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, February 7, at Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Visitation will be held after the service. Mr. Warren was born in Columbia, SC son of the late Alvin and Inez Warren. He served in the National Guard. He was...

Ricky C Smith

Ricky C Smith

Jan 29, 2019

Ricky C. Smith, 59, of Leesville, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 1, at Nazarene Church with Rev. Libby Newman officiating. Visitation will be held following the service at the church. Mr. Smith was born in Aiken, SC, son of the late M.C. Smith and Cleo Fulmer Smith. He loved...

Margaret  Hall Smith

Margaret Hall Smith

Jan 25, 2019

Margaret Hall Smith, 91, of Gilbert, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, January 28, at Charity Community Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Paul Widener officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. Monday before the service at the church. Active pallbearers will be Don...

Nellie Mclain

Nellie Mclain

Jan 25, 2019

Mrs. McLain passed away Friday, January 25, 2019. Born in Saluda County, SC. She was the daughter of the late Pierce and Carrie Bell Butler. She retired from Springs Industries of Columbia after 44 years of service. Mrs. McLain was well known for her homemade biscuits and chocolate pies. Mrs. McLain is survived by her son, Donald Wayne McLain of...

Rev. William Otto Johnson, Jr

Rev. William Otto Johnson, Jr

Jan 22, 2019

Rev. William Otto Johnson, Jr, went home to Heaven on January 22, 2019. Born in Warren Ark, August 13, 1936, to the late William Otto Johnson, Sr and Marie Johnson. He was a member of the 1955 Warren High School Football that went undefeated and state champions. He played half back and had the nick name “Auto” because if he...

Francis Lavance Kyzer

Francis Lavance Kyzer

Jan 21, 2019

Francis Lavance Kyzer, 71, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, January 24 at Convent Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Bill Padgett officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. before the service at the church. Active pallbearers will be Corey Whitney, Austin Whitney, Mike...

James  Randal  Baker

James Randal Baker

Jan 20, 2019

Rev. James Randal Baker, 96, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on January 20, 2019. . Randal was born in Rock Hill, SC to the late Thomas Fredrick and Henrietta Nettles Baker. Randal served his Lord faithfully for over 60 years as an ordained minister. He pastored St, Matthews Baptist Church, Grover, SC, Parisview Baptist Church, Greenville, SC,...

Darrell Mason Whittle

Darrell Mason Whittle

Jan 17, 2019

Darrell “Mason” Whittle, born September 24th 1996 was the beloved son of Pam Long and Darrell Whittle. Mason was born with a rare genetic disorder, Sanfilippo Syndrome or MPS III B doctors told his family he would only live an average lifespan of 10-14 years. Mason has blessed us with 22 years of wonderful memories. He taught us more love...

Shirley Frances Johnson Trotter

Shirley Frances Johnson Trotter

Jan 17, 2019

Mrs. Shirley Frances Johnson Trotter passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 after a sudden illness. Born on September 17th 1936 in the New Holland community of Aiken county to the late Kohan Leroy and Effie Mae Waters Johnson. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, John E. Trotter of Lexington; daughter, Sherry Ann Trotter Waters of Aiken; three sons, Richard...

Janie E. Tucker

Janie E. Tucker

Jan 14, 2019

Janie E. Tucker formally of Batesburg, SC died January 14th after many years of declining health. She was born in Bath, SC May 26, 1929 to William and Mamie Strong. She was preceded in death by twin sister, Annie and also her husband, Rev. Raymond F. Tucker. Surviving are her daughter, Becky Tucker of North Charleston; son, Rev. Raymond E....

Inez Rabon Warren

Inez Rabon Warren

Jan 7, 2019

Inez Rabon Warren, 85, passed away Monday January 7, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Inez was born April 23, 1933 in Augusta, GA to Joseph and Bula Rabon. She worked at Piggly Wiggly in Batesburg for 30 years. She enjoyed spending her spare time crocheting and gardening. She also loved Elvis Presley and the Georgia Bulldogs. She was...

Elsie Deloache Hartley Harris

Elsie Deloache Hartley Harris

Jan 6, 2019

On January 6, 2019 surrounded by her loving family, the Lord called Elsie Deloache Hartley Harris home. Elsie was born on August 3, 1939 in Saluda, SC to the late Evans and Ollie Morgan Deloache. Elsie was the consummate people person, having retired from CVS Pharmacy. Elsie loved her church and was active until her health began deteriorating. Elsie enjoyed...

Pamela  Risinger

Pamela Risinger

Dec 26, 2018

Pamela T. Risinger, 62, of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 31, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held after the service. Mrs. Risinger was born in Augusta, GA, daughter of the late Dan Tudor and Ann Shealy. She was married to the late Billy...