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Dennis Brent Lundy

Dennis Brent Lundy

Oct 14, 2025

Dennis Brent Lundy, 77, of Trenton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 1, 1948, in Orange, TX, he was a son of the late Paul Silvanus Lundy and Virginia Brent Lundy Campbell. Mr. Lundy proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1969 to...

Blanch Yvonne Martin

Blanch Yvonne Martin

Oct 13, 2025

Blanch Yvonne Martin, 68, was reunited with loved ones on October 13, 2025. Yvonne was born on July 31, 1957, in Bamberg, South Carolina, to Victor Rude Martin and Julie Mae Carter Martin. An only child for her first ten years, Yvonne’s world grew brighter with the arrival of her brothers, Victor “Rudy” Martin and Robert “Bubba” Martin. She cherished...

Wyman Bruce Eidson

Wyman Bruce Eidson

Oct 13, 2025

Wyman “Pug” Bruce Eidson, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 13, 2025. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, he was the loving son of the late Gertrude Warren Eidson and the late Fred Eidson, Sr.

Wyman was a man who loved life’s simple pleasures. He enjoyed spending time on the golf course at The Ponderosa, fishing whenever he...

Marilyn Ann Grace

Marilyn Ann Grace

Oct 13, 2025

It is with deep love and gratitude that we celebrate the life of Marilyn Gray Reid Grace, 82, of Batesburg. Mrs. Grace was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to so many whose warmth and generosity touched all who knew her. Born to Annie R. Gray and Andrew Jackson Gray Sr. on May 2, 1943, Marilyn grew...

Shirley Mae Tyler

Shirley Mae Tyler

Oct 12, 2025

Shirley Mae Tyler, 86, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 28, 1939, in Oelwein, Iowa, Shirley was the daughter of the late Carl Frank Wagner and Edna Helene Opperman. She previously attended Johnston Methodist Church and held a deep and abiding love for the Lord. Shirley was the...

Sandra Leigh Hawkins

Sandra Leigh Hawkins

Oct 3, 2025

Sandra Leigh Hawkins, 80, of Batesburg, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. Born in Saluda County, she was a daughter of the late Henry Lee and Katie Lou Hendrix Koon. Sandra was a faithful member of Praise Church and a devout Christian. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, like working on puzzles, cross-stitching, and collecting Hallmark ornaments and...

Cynthia Jane Kirkland Stone

Cynthia Jane Kirkland Stone

Oct 2, 2025

Cynthia Kirkland Stone, 71, of Leesville, passed away on October 2, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of Finley Jasper Kirkland and Jeanette Hall Kirkland. She was a 1972 graduate of Keenan High School. Mrs. Stone was a 30-year employee of Baptist Medical Center in Columbia, SC, and then with Palmetto Health.

Surviving are her mother, Jeanette Kirkland...

Shirley Shealy Schumpert

Shirley Shealy Schumpert

Sep 30, 2025

Shirley Shealy Schumpert, 81, of Leesville, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Born in Lexington County, she was a daughter of the late Melton and Myrtle Warren Shealy. She was married to the late Richard Henry Schumpert. Mrs. Schumpert was a devoted member of Concord Baptist Church, where she faithfully served and dearly loved her church family. She was...

Junior Leaphart

Junior Leaphart

Sep 27, 2025

Junior Leaphart, 67, of Batesburg, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Gladys Whittle Kitchens and Wyman J. Leaphart. He was a hardworking man who enjoyed the simple things in life. Junior loved being outdoors, especially cutting grass and fishing, but what he loved most was spending time with his...

Gordon Ellis Dawkins

Gordon Ellis Dawkins

Sep 26, 2025

Gordon Ellis Dawkins, 77, of Ward, SC, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025. Born in Newberry, SC, he was the son of Ruby Kunkle Dawkins and the late Gerald W. Dawkins. Gordon proudly served his country as a U.S. Navy Veteran. Over the years, he worked as a subcontractor framing homes and as a long-distance truck driver. In his early...

Rev. William “Bill” Curtis Padgett

Rev. William “Bill” Curtis Padgett

Sep 25, 2025

Rev. William “Bill” Curtis Padgett, 78, of Batesburg, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Born on August 11, 1947, in Aiken, he was the son of the late Curtis and Mary Ellen Hall Padgett. Rev. Padgett honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he formed lasting bonds of brotherhood with fellow servicemen....

Lauren R. Padgett

Lauren R. Padgett

Sep 24, 2025

Lauren Rebecca Padgett, 44, of Batesburg-Leesville, SC, passed away on September 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 4, 1981, she was the cherished daughter of Jerry and Rebecca Padgett.

Lauren will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, and a true light to everyone who knew her. She had a heart of gold and...

Johanna Virginia Gibbs

Johanna Virginia Gibbs

Sep 11, 2025

Johanna Virginia Gibbs, age 89, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. Johanna Gibbs was born April 29, 1936, in Aiken, SC to the late Tom Gibbs and Virginia George Gibbs. She is a 1958 graduate of the University of South Carolina. She earned a master’s degree in education from the Citadel in 1979....

Frederick Joseph Shepherd

Frederick Joseph Shepherd

Sep 10, 2025

Frederick Joseph “Babe” Shepherd 1939 – 2025 Frederick Joseph Shepherd, 86, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, with his beloved wife of 55 years, Jerrie, at his side, along with son Dan, daughter Terri, and dear friends Donna Horvath and LaRobyn Samuel. Born the youngest of four children to Margaret and Harry Shepherd, Babe grew...

Elouise Moak Boyleston

Elouise Moak Boyleston

Sep 8, 2025

Elouise Moak Boyleston was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, September 8, 2025. She was born on October 21, 1939 to Lester S. Moak and Martha Bickley Moak in Irmo, SC. She graduated from Aiken High School in May 1957. Shortly thereafter, in July, she married the love of her life, Charles Benson Boyleston. Mrs. Boyleston dedicated her...

Minima McCaul Rust

Minima McCaul Rust

Sep 8, 2025

Minima Lillian McCaul Rust, 82, of Leesville, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. Born in Merritt Island, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Margaret Elizabeth McCaul. Minima was a member of Charity Community Church. She found great joy in working outdoors, tending to her flower beds and garden. Minima found joy in the kitchen, where...

Cameron Blake Marlowe

Cameron Blake Marlowe

Sep 8, 2025

Cameron Blake Marlowe, 31, of Ridge Spring, entered into rest on September 8, 2025. Born in Aiken, South Carolina, on July 8, 1994, he was a son of Charles Edward Jordan and Candy Marlowe Barnes. Cameron was a member of Wagener Pentecostal Church and worked for SF&E Farms. In his free time, Cameron enjoyed tattooing and found ultimate joy in...

Jerry Richardson Koon

Jerry Richardson Koon

Sep 7, 2025

Jerry Richardson Koon, 72, of Leesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Listen Clide and Amanda Caroline Koon. He was married to the late Gwen Koon. Jerry loved hunting and fishing, but nothing brought him greater joy than time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is...

Thomas Victor Malinowski

Thomas Victor Malinowski

Sep 6, 2025

Thomas Victor Malinowski passed peacefully into the next life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early hours of September 6. He leaves his sweetheart and best friend, Celeste, with whom he shared 60 years of love and devotion in marriage. He also leaves his three beloved children, Lisa Kader, Richard Malinowski, and Nathan Malinowski and...

Frank Levern Maroney

Frank Levern Maroney

Sep 6, 2025

Frank Levern Maroney, 66, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Born in Prosperity, SC, he was the son of the late James Wesley and Saluda Whittle Maroney. Frank was a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and worked as a respiratory therapist team leader. A proud Clemson Tiger, Frank especially loved football season and could...