Obituaries

Apr 13, 2024

Ralph Owen Yonce, age 96, died April 13, 2024. "Mr. Ralph" as he was often called, was the son of J.B. and Mattie W. Yonce. He was predeceased by his wife, Jean Copeland Yonce and brother, Walton Yonce.

Survivors are Randy C. Yonce and Pennye Y. Semino (David).

For over 50 years, Ralph operated a...

Apr 12, 2024

George Ed Hill was born in San Angelo, Texas November 4th, 1938, to Wes and Estelle Hill of Sonora, Texas. He left this Earth on April 12th, 2024, at 12:09am.

He is survived by his two daughters, Amy and Lucy Hill, and his most precious, treasured granddaughter Emily Burrell. He was predeceased by his wife of 52...

Apr 10, 2024

Allen Leslie Webster, 76 husband of Janice Miller Webster of Plum Branch, SC entered into rest on April 10, 2024.

Allen was born in Lockport, NY as the son of the late Margaret and John Webster. Allen was self employed and worked in upholstery. Allen has lived in Plum Branch for eight years.

Allen is...

Apr 10, 2024

Connie Jean Barfield Maddox, 67 of Trenton, SC entered into rest on April 10, 2024.

Connie was born in Augusta, Georgia as the daughter of Daisy and Floyd Barfield. Connie was a caregiver in the home healthcare business, she was of the Baptist faith.

Connie is survived by her children Charlotte Knowles (Eric), James Murphy,...

Apr 2, 2024

John Barron Pollard, 40 of Jacksonville, Florida entered into rest April 2, 2024, in Jacksonville.

John was born in Jacksonville, Florida as the son of the late Toni Levison Pollard and Johnnie Edward Pollard. John worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator, he was an avid gun collector, enjoyed working on cars and had a special...

Mar 31, 2024

Carol Roper Wright entered heaven on March 31, 2024. Carol was born in Greenville, SC on October 3, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Grace Roper. After graduation from Greenville High School and Erskine College, she went to Aiken to teach school. At the old Aiken Junior High School on Laurens Street (where Trinity Lutheran...

Mar 28, 2024

William David Hart, Sr., 76, husband of Lisa Holmes Hart of Johnston, SC entered into rest on March 28, 2024.

William was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of the late Mattie Lou and Claude Hart, Sr. He was a retired dispatcher from Aiken Electric Coop., he worked for the Department of Corrections, took photos for...

Mar 25, 2024

Hugh Edward Goff, Sr., 81, husband of the late Sara Parks Goff of Parksville, SC entered into rest on March 25, 2024.

Hugh was born in McCormick, SC as the son of the late Olivia and M.B. Goff. Hugh was retired from M.B. Goff and Son Logging, the SC National Guard and was a member of Parksville...

Mar 24, 2024

Ann Bolton Connelly, 97 wife of the late William A. "Bill" Connelly of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on March 24, 2024.

Ann was born in Greenwood, SC as the daughter of the late Pearl and Joe E. Bolton. She was a retired beautician and a member of Edgefield First Baptist Church.

Ann is survived...

Mar 20, 2024

Emile Phillips Boatwright died on March 20, 2024. He was 97.

Phillips was born in Monetta, S.C. on December 17, 1926, to the late Harriett Graham and James Ernest Boatwright, Sr. He was the youngest of three children. Phillips attended Christ School in Arden, N.C. where he was an all-conference baseball pitcher. He departed before the second...

Mar 20, 2024

Randolph Stewart Turner, Jr. 76, of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on March 20, 2024.

Randy was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of the late Gladys and Randolph S. Turner, Sr. He was a retired heavy equipment operator from Edgefield County and was a 20-year veteran for The National Guard in Edgefield.

Randy...

Mar 19, 2024

Lena Temples Rose, 66 of Ward, SC wife of Marion Rose passed away peacefully at her home on March 19,2024.

Born January 16, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey and Miriam Temples. She was a faithful member of Richland Springs Baptist Church. She touched many lives in her years as a Sunday school teacher,...

Mar 19, 2024

Retired Sheriff Raymond "Billy" Parker, 87 of Johnston, SC husband since 1958 to Mattie Powell Parker entered into rest on March 19, 2024.

Billy was born to Beulah Richardson and Raymond Woodrow Parker on September 1, 1936, in Aiken County, SC. Billy attended Johnston High School and served in the US Navy from 1954-1959, following his discharge...

Mar 16, 2024

Dorothy Oliver McGee, 90, wife of the late Charles McGee entered into rest on March 16, 2024.

Dorothy was born in Edgefield, SC as the daughter of the late Mary and Richard Oliver. Mary was a nurse's aide at Edgefield County Hospital, a payroll and timekeeper for Federal Pacific Electric.

Dorothy is survived by her...

Mar 13, 2024

S. Troy Quarles, 63 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on March 13, 2024.

Troy was born in Greenwood, SC as the son of Edith and Hampy Hugh Quarles. He was a retired construction worker and was of the Baptist faith.

Troy is survived by his daughter Lindsey Hager (Daniel), four grandchildren Aiden, Bentli, Ginse,...

Mar 7, 2024

Carolyn Way Pettigrew, 93, of Edgefield, wife of the late John Wallace Pettigrew, entered into rest on March 7, 2024, at the Edgefield County Hospital after a brief illness.

Carolyn grew up on a farm in Orangeburg as the daughter of the late Julia and James William Way. She attended the initial class of Palmetto Girls State...

Mar 6, 2024

Mary Ellen Holsomback Hastings, 87 of Saluda and wife of the late Crafton Heyward Hastings entered into rest on March 6, 2024.

Mary was born in Edgefield, SC as the daughter of the late Annie and Thomas Holsomback. Mary was a loving homemaker for her family and a member of Little Stevens Creek Baptist Church.

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Feb 29, 2024

V. Ralph Frazier, 91, husband of 70 years to Barbara Butler Frazier of Johnston, SC entered into rest on February 29, 2024.

Ralph was born in Saluda, SC as the son of the late Voigt and Arlie Hawkins Frazier. Ralph was a proud US Navy Veteran from 1951-1955 and served on the island of  Guam and The...

Feb 28, 2024

Caroline Patricia Anderson Friar, 79, wife of the late Dennis Friar of North Augusta entered into rest on February 28, 2024.

Caroline was born in Brisbane, Australia as the daughter of Faith and Richard Anderson. Caroline was a loving homemaker for her family and was adored by all who knew her.

Caroline is survived by...

Feb 25, 2024

Rita Rose Hughes, 79, of Edgefield, SC wife of the late Thomas E. Hughes entered into rest on February 25, 2024.

Rita was born to the late Joseph Claude and Alice Burton Arbitelle on March 27, 1944. Rita was a retired textile worker and had many things in her life that made her happy. Rita loved her...