Obituaries

Jan 15, 2024

Calvin Andrew "Andy" Seigler, 91, entered into eternal life on Monday, January 15, 2024, at his home in Lincolnton, Ga.

Born to the late Bessie and Walter Hugh Seigler on May 26, 1932, Andy was one of eight children and was the last surviving member of them.

He was a member of Goshen Baptist Church...

Jan 14, 2024

P. Lanham Miller, Jr., 83 husband of the late Connie Quarles Miller of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on January 14, 2024.

Lanham was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of the late Lucille Mathis Miller and Preston L. Miller, Sr. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Republican Baptist Church.

Lanham...

Jan 14, 2024

Johnny E. "Smoke" Fleming, 70, husband of Sandra "Sissy" Jenkins Fleming, of Johnston, SC entered into rest on January 14, 2024.

Johnny was born in Abbeville, SC as the son of the late Grace and Larry Fleming. He was a machine operator at Tran Tech and was also of the Baptist faith.

Johnny is survived...

Jan 12, 2024

Mrs. Lucille O. Padgett, wife of the late George Price Padgett of Johnston, SC passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Edgefield Post Acute.

Lucille was born as the daughter of Joseph Earle Ouzts, Sr. and Viola Fox Ouzts of Edgefield. Mrs. Padgett worked for many years at Riegel Textile and later retired as a teacher's aide...

Jan 6, 2024

Larry Lee Lingle, 79 husband of the late Myra Catherine Wright entered into rest on January 6, 2024.

Larry was born in Grantville, PA. as the son of Mary Martha and Merlin Earl Lingle. Larry retired from Procter & Gamble of Augusta, Ga. after having worked as a supervisor for many years. Larry is survived by several...

Jan 6, 2024

Abner Daniel Huckaby, 63 husband of Darlene McKay Huckaby of Trenton, SC entered into rest on January 6, 2024.

Dan was born in Thomaston, Georgia as the son of the late Mary Joyce and Billy Ray Huckaby. Dan was a retired worker of 35 years from Tran-Teck in Edgefield, SC.

Dan is survived by his...

Dec 25, 2023

Rachell Bush Powell, 74 of Johnston, SC wife of the late William Powell entered into rest on December 25, 2023.

Rachell was born in Johnston, SC as the daughter of the late Herbert and Parthinnia Cleveland Bush. She was a retired cook and was of the Baptist faith.

Rachael is survived by her daughter Stephanie...

Dec 22, 2023

Ernest Edward Combs, 65 entered into rest on December 22, 2023. Ernest was born on December 1,1958, in Mullens, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Ira and Stella Puckett Combs. Ernest loved fishing and writing poetry. He loved his family and was an avid dog lover. Survivors include a sister Madonna "Donna" Powell (Elliott) and a...

Dec 21, 2023

Harriette Bodie Berry, 85 of Johnston, SC wife of J. Olin Berry entered into rest December 21, 2023.

Harriette was born in Ward, SC as the daughter of Rebecca and Andrew Bodie. Harriette was a loving homemaker and a member of Harmony United Methodist Church.

Survivors include daughter Dawn B. Smart (Tom Rabern), sons Timothy...

Dec 19, 2023

Emma "Jean" Dozier Sanders, 72 of Aiken, SC entered into rest on December 19, 2023.

Jean as she was lovingly known by family and friends was born in Modoc, SC as the daughter of the late Katie Mae Dozier.  Jean was a member of Lighthouse Fellowship and was a well-respected employee of Tailgate Tavern in Aiken. Jean...

Dec 18, 2023

Charles passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023, at Aiken Regional Hospital. He is survived by his daughters Suzanne Boyd (George), Meredith Gainey (Daniel), Kathy Prince (Brian) and grandchildren: Alex Stone, Ashley Stone, Amanda Prince, Charlie Prince, Bailey Gainey, and Lawson Gainey.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Laura Meredith Murphy, his...

Dec 11, 2023

Dr. Julian Landrum Mims III, 82, of Gilbert, SC, passed away on December 11, 2023. He was a resident of Gilbert, SC and a native of Edgefield, SC. He was born on July 20, 1941, in Augusta, GA, to the late Matthew Hansford Mims and Nancy Jane Crocket Mims.

Julian was a member of Saxe Gotha Presbyterian...

Dec 9, 2023

Alvin Butler Bryan, Sr., 86 husband of Peggy Rhoden Bryan for 66 years entered into rest on December 9, 2023.

Alvin was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of the late Mattie Ruth Ranson Bryan and Cecil "Jake" Bryan. Alvin was a retired Director of Aiken County Public Works & Engineering. He attended Clemson University and was a...

Dec 7, 2023

James F. Nettles, 19, son of Stan and Christy Nettles of Johnston, SC went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 7, 2023.

He is survived by his parents, a brother Christopher Nettles (Riley Hoover), and a sister Kay Nettles, both of Johnston. He is also survived by his grandparents, Jasper and Mattie Agner...

Dec 5, 2023

The graveside service for Anne Eidson Dukes will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Spann United Methodist Church Cemetery in Ward, South Carolina. Anne died on December 5, 2023.

Anne, daughter of the late Victor Roland and Marion Satcher Eidson, was born at the old Columbia Hospital on March 5, 1932. She...

Dec 2, 2023

Frank Bettis Hammond, 84, of Edgefield, SC husband of Jean Wilson Hammond entered into rest on December 2, 2023.

Frank was born in Augusta, Georgia as the son of the late Vina Smith Hammond and Bob Lee "Coonie" Hammond. Frank was a retired self-employed electrical contractor and a member of Red Hill Baptist Church.

Frank...

Dec 1, 2023

Sandra McKie Wannamaker, 88 of North Augusta entered into rest on December 1, 2023.

Sandra was born in Augusta, Georgia as the daughter of Anna and John McKie. Sandra retired from finance after having worked for General Motors for many years. Sandra loved to work in her yard and enjoyed fishing quite often.

Sandra is...

Nov 23, 2023

Sylvia Boatwright Turner, 83 of Edgefield, SC, wife of the late Elzie L. Turner, Jr. entered into rest on November 23, 2023.

Sylvia was born in Batesburg, SC as the daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys Buzhardt Boatwright. She was a former employee of the SC Highway Department. She was a member of Edgefield Presbyterian Church...

Nov 22, 2023

Donald Wayne Davis, 65 of Edgefield, SC, entered into rest on November 22, 2023.

Donald was born in Eastover, SC as the son of the late Lacy and Chalma Bridges Davis. He was a retired textile worker and of the Baptist faith.

Donald is survived by his 3 sons-Jesse, Bobby and Wayne Davis; 4 brothers-...

Nov 16, 2023

Rhett Carroll Timmerman, Jr, 41 of Edgefield, SC, entered into rest on November 16, 2023.

Rhett was born in Augusta, Ga as the son of the late Rhett and Lucille Timmerman, Sr. He was a former plumber at Gold Mech and a member of Red Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Rhett is survived by his sister...