Recent Obituaries
Henry J. Riddlehoover
Aug 6, 2023
Henry J. Riddlehoover, 98, of Monetta, died Sunday, August 6, 2023. Born in Ridge Spring, SC, he was the son of the late Henry and Lona Hallman Riddlehoover. Mr. Riddlehoover was a former plant manager of Hartwell Industries of Batesburg. Upon his retirement he enjoyed farming especially his pecan orchard. A gentleman of faith, Mr. Riddlehoover was a long time...
Richard Lee Hodge, Sr.
Aug 2, 2023
Richard Lee Hodge Sr., 78, of Leesville passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Mr. Hodge was born in Berlin, Germany. He served in the United States Army as a drill sergeant and won awards for his excellence in riffle shooting.
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Marie Ricard Hodge; two sons, Richard Lee Hodge, Jr....
Louie Jeffcoat
Jul 28, 2023
Louie Edward Jeffcoat, 69, of Leesville passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, July 28, 2023. Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Edmond Louie and Emma Julia Taylor Jeffcoat.
He is survived by his son, Edward Scott Jeffcoat and daughter-in-law, Valerie Hallman; grandsons, Nicholas Jeffcoat and Jason Corder (McKayla Ellis);...
James Michael Edwards
Jul 27, 2023
James Michael Edwards, 57, of Gaston, SC, known lovingly by Michael, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Michael was born on March 14, 1966 in Decatur, Alabama to Mary Evelyn Edwards and the late James Franklin Edwards . He was a wonderful father, son, grandfather, and brother. Michael loved all things cars and racing. A mechanic by trade, he...
Jenny Lynn Massey
Jul 18, 2023
Jenny Lynn Massey, 65, of Leesville, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Prisma Health Richland surrounded by her family. Mrs. Massey was born in Marion County, SC, a daughter of Gladys Richardson and the late Thomas Wesley Wallace. She was the wife of the late Joel Harris Massey. Mrs. Massey was a lady of many talents due to her...
Marvin Caughman
Jul 18, 2023
Marvin Hawkins Caughman, 69, of Batesburg, died Tuesday July 18, 2023. Born in Batesburg, SC, he was a son of the late Calvin Caughman and Imogene Hawkins Caughman. Marvin was the most kindhearted and caring person you could have the pleasure of knowing. He cherished the relationships with his friends and family and was always willing to help someone in...
Linda Gantt Sease
Jul 18, 2023
Linda Gantt Sease, 75, of Leesville, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Mrs. Linda was born in Lexington, SC, a daughter of the late Jacob Edward and Lorene Keisler Gantt. She was a faithful member of Hulon Baptist Church. Mrs. Linda was the owner and operator of H & L Tax Services from 1973 - 2020. She worked for Lexington...
Debra S. Morton
Jul 17, 2023
Debra S. Morton, 65, of Leesville passed in glory on Monday, July 17, 2023 at her home. Born in Uhrichsville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Fay Louis and Delores Hizer Morton. She tried to stuff as much life as she could. She was a explorer of life and a artist who made so much beauty. God gifted...
Timothy John Hall
Jul 14, 2023
Timothy John Hall, 59, of Aiken, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born in Aiken County, the son of Donnell Franklin Hall and the late John Henry Hall. He loved fishing and going out to eat.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Tonya Hall; children, Jessica Hall and Timothy John Hall, Jr.; and sister,...
Fredrick William Brinkley
Jul 13, 2023
Fredrick William "Freddie" Brinkley, 67, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023. Freddie was born in Winston-Salem, N.C., a son of the late James William Brinkley, Jr. and Florence Nichols Brinkley. He loved riding his motorcycle, going out on a boat and fishing. Freddie will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Surviving are his wife of 25...
Cecil O'Neal "Neal" Hall
Jul 11, 2023
Cecil O'Neal "Neal" Hall, 67, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Neal was born in Lexington County, SC, a son of the late Colon and Vaughnta Collum Hall. He was a member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church. Neal was a wonderful husband, father and Pa. His happiness came from his family being happy, but especially his wife, Peggy....
William Mark Bedenbaugh
Jul 7, 2023
William Mark Bedenbaugh, 56, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023. He was born in Columbia, SC, a son of the late William Roston "Brother" and Mildred Alice Clamp Bedenbaugh. Mark was a man of many talents and passions. He was a loving father and husband, an avid outdoorsman, and a former business owner. He had a heart of gold and...
Richard Dennis Hill
Jul 1, 2023
Richard Dennis Hill, 58, of Chapin, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023. He was a son of the late George Eugene Hill, Sr. and Betty Joan Quattlebaum Hill. Richard loved cars and golf.
Surviving are his daughter, Hailey Marie Hill; siblings, George Eugene "Butch" Hill, Jr. (Linda), Robert Allen "Bob" Hill (Gloria), Rebecca Lynne Hill; and numerous extended family members.
A memorial...
Cory Blake Powers
Jun 24, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the sudden passing of our beloved son and brother, Cory Blake Powers, born on July 5, 1997, and passed away on June 24th, 2023. He is now an Angel of the Lord in Heaven. Cory attended Chapin High School, graduating in 2015. Following high school, he attended Midlands Technical College...
Layman Rikard
Jun 23, 2023
Layman W. Rikard, 78, of Leesville passed away Friday, June 23, 2023. Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Thomas Avon and Ella Lou Taylor Rikard. Mr. Rikard was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Vietnam era. A retired farmer who was known to be a simple man, loved to fish and coon hunt....
Robert Dellinger
Jun 20, 2023
Robert Steven Dellinger, 49, of Batesburg passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at his home. Born in Newberry, SC he was the son of Bobby and Shirley Taylor Adams. Steve was of the Baptist faith and was known for his kind heart and great sense of humor. He graduated from The Motorcycle Mechanics Institute of Florida. Steve loved animals...
Loxley Thomas
Jun 19, 2023
Loxley Mark Thomas, 82, of Lexington passed away on June 19, 2023 at the family home in South Carolina. He was born November 8, 1940, in Madras, India to Denson Mark and Daisy Antoinette Thomas.
Loxley and Coral Philomena (Lanney) married on December 2, 1967. Together, they and their children voyaged to the United States from India, settling in Endicott,...
Jimmy F. Rodgers
Jun 19, 2023
Jimmy F. Rodgers, 87, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023. Mr. Rodgers was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late Frank and Ruth Corley Rodgers. He was a faithful member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Mr. Rodgers was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved to farm. He was a dedicated...
Kathern Lettie Coffee Jaynes
Jun 10, 2023
Kathern Lettie Coffee Jaynes, 61, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023. Mrs. Coffee was born in Anderson, SC, a daughter of the late Randolph and Gwendolyn Pierce Coffee. She loved arts, crafts and traveling.
Surviving of her husband of 22 years, Larry Jaynes; special nephew, Jordan Gulledge; brother, Benny Coffee.; and a sister, Renee Coffee. In addition to her...
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