Obituaries

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Bennett Wade Hunter

Bennett Wade Hunter

Dec 14, 2017

Bennett Wade Hunter, 59, of Leesville, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, December 18, at Cherokee Presbyterian Church, 3622 Augusta Hwy., Gilbert, SC with interment in Woodridge Memorial Gardens, 138 Corley Mill Rd., Lexington, SC conducted by Pastor Liz Cyle. Mr. Hunter was born in Columbia, SC oldest son of Betty Francis...

Nancy Kneece Burgess

Nancy Kneece Burgess

Dec 11, 2017

Nancy Burgess, 73, of Monetta, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017. Mrs. Burgess was born in Batesburg, SC daughter of the late Odell Sr. and Irene Hall Kneece. She was owner of B&S grocery store in Monetta. She was a member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Richmond Kneece (Helen) of Batesburg; sisters...

Daniel Burton (D.B.) Asbill

Daniel Burton (D.B.) Asbill

Dec 11, 2017

Daniel Burton (D.B.) Asbill, 92, of Batesburg-Leesville, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 13, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment Ridge Spring Cemetery with Rev. Hank Fanning officiating. Mr. Asbill was born in Ridge Spring, SC, the son of the late Willie Breeton Asbill and Blanche Boatwright Asbill. He...

Betty  Ruth  King Baker

Betty Ruth King Baker

Dec 7, 2017

Betty Ruth King Baker, 89, of North Augusta, SC went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2017. Betty was born in Fort Mill, SC to the late Paul M. King and Viola Irby King. Betty loved to play the piano and organ in her church. She was a giving person and loved helping people. She was a Godly...

Harold Wesley "Stoney" Waters Sr.

Harold Wesley "Stoney" Waters Sr.

Nov 30, 2017

Harold Wesley “Stoney” Waters Sr., 81, of Leesville, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 2, at Waters Cemetery conducted by Rev. Eddie Bledsoe. Active pallbearers are Marty, Roger, Furman, Ryan, Johnny Waters and Ricky Corder. Honorary pallbearers are Eddie Bledsoe, Joel Waters, Tammy Waters, Shannon Walker and Jason Scott. Mr....

James  L Padgett, Sr.

James L Padgett, Sr.

Nov 28, 2017

James L. Padgett, Sr., 76, of Gaston, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Mr. Padgett was born in Batesburg, SC son of the late William Harvey Padgett and Nellie Brown Padgett. He was a warehouse manager for Lowes and he was an Army Veteran. Surviving are his sons and daughter-in-law, James Padgett Jr. (Rhonda) of Lexington; John Padgett of Gaston;...

Melvin Lake Black

Melvin Lake Black

Nov 28, 2017

Melvin Lake Black, 79, of Batesburg, SC, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017. He was the son of the late Grady Lee and Effie Leona Lake Black. Melvin was a graduate of Saluda High School, then after retirement from Monsanta in Greenwood, he worked for Team Amick Racing. He voluntarily served in the National Guard and Midlands Fire Department. He...

David Earl Gantt

David Earl Gantt

Nov 22, 2017

David Earl Gantt, 53, of Leesville, gained his wings Wednesday, November 22, 2017 born in Prosperity, SC the son of Harold and Elaine Fallaw Gantt. He was employed by Ansaldo, STS. David had a love of fishing and being with family, friends and pet Baxter. David is survived by his mother, Elaine Gantt; brother and sister-in-law, John and Mary Gantt...

Susan "Susie" Jeffcoat

Susan "Susie" Jeffcoat

Nov 21, 2017

Susan “Susie” Jeffcoat, 64, of Leesville, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, November 24, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. Dennis Barden and Rev. Dennis Lear officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Active...

Larry Chapman

Larry Chapman

Nov 15, 2017

Larry Chapman, 64, of Saluda, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Mr. Chapman was born in Saluda, SC son of the late David Lawrence Chapman and Agnes Dukes Chapman. Mr. Chapman had worked for Bledsoe Mobile Homes. Surviving are his wife, Sarah Elaine Chapman; sons, Jason and Daniel Chapman of Saluda; brother, James Chapman of Saluda; sisters, Patricia Walker of...

Rhett A Padgett

Rhett A Padgett

Nov 12, 2017

Rhett A Padgett, 51, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 15, at Convent Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with Pastor Travis Crumpton officiating. Visitation will be held one our prior to the service at the church. Active pallbearers will be Jami Gantt, Jeffrey Ashton Padgett, Jr, Ricky...

James "Jamie" Paul Amick

James "Jamie" Paul Amick

Nov 7, 2017

James “Jamie” Paul Amick, 28, of Leesville, passed away Tuesday, November 07, 2017. He was born in Columbia, SC son of David Perry Amick and the late Betty “BJ” Alexander. He was a carpenter and worked for C2 Hardwood Flooring. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Gilbert. Jamie loved fishing, hunting and his dogs. He loved his...

Thomas  Leroy Freeman

Thomas Leroy Freeman

Nov 4, 2017

Thomas Leroy Freeman, 75, of Monetta, passed away late Saturday night, November 4, 2017. A memorial visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 8. He was born and raised in Batesburg-Leesville, SC. He was the son of Letha and Lester Freeman. Surviving are his sister, Dorothy Revell; nieces, Angel Norris of Monetta; Barbara Miller of Rock...

Larry  Russel Trotter

Larry Russel Trotter

Oct 31, 2017

Larry Russel Trotter, 71, of Saluda, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, November 3, at Richland Springs Baptist Church with interment in Good Hope Lutheran Church Cemetery in Ward with Rev. Steve Jones and Rev. Rusty Trotter officiating. Active pallbearers are Will Trotter, Carl Enlow, Richard Elders, Marcus Robertson, Lucas Robertson,...

Mary Ruth Hall

Mary Ruth Hall

Oct 23, 2017

Mary Ruth Hall, 71, of Leesville, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017. Mrs. Hall was born on March 29, 1946 in Lexington, SC, daughter of the late Edward Hook and Nell Whitten. She was married to the late H. Virdree Hall. She will be missed greatly by her children and grandchildren. Surviving are her children, Beth McCurry; Phyllis Gunter; Donna...

Mark  Allen Hipp

Mark Allen Hipp

Oct 22, 2017

Mark Allen Hipp, 54, of Prosperity, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 24, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. R.T. Bowling, III officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the funeral home. Active pallbearers will be...

Leonard  Guy Frick, Jr

Leonard Guy Frick, Jr

Oct 15, 2017

Leonard Guy Frick, Jr, 49, of Leesville, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, October 19, at Amick Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Larry Smith officiating. Active pallbearers will be Todd Frick, Lewis Marshall, Jr, Russell Berry, Scott Hunter, Randy Autrey, and Richard Williams. Mr....

Patricia  Stone

Patricia Stone

Oct 14, 2017

Patricia Stone, 59, passed away Saturday, October, 14, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 17, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Mims officiating. Mrs. Stone was the daughter of Richard and Mary Appleton. She was married to the late John David Stone. Mrs. Stone was a member of Praise Church. Surviving...

Wesley Michael Neel

Wesley Michael Neel

Oct 13, 2017

Wesley Michael Neel, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 16, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Philippi Baptist Church with Rev. Nancy Reed and Rev. Josh McClendon officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the funeral home. Active pallbearers will be...

Dorcas S. Corley

Dorcas S. Corley

Oct 13, 2017

Dorcas S. Corley, 90, of West Columbia, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, October 16, at Southside Baptist Church in Columbia with interment in Nazareth United Methodist Church Cemetery in Leesville with Rev. Brian Lee and Rev. Dan Graves officiating. Active pallbearers are Rusty Corley, Zach Poole, Trey Wingate, Andrew Seay,...