Obituaries

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...

Feb 23, 2024

W. Lionel Owen, 85, of Bauskett St Edgefield, S.C. husband of Tannue Sue Turner Owen, entered into rest on Friday February 23, 2024.

W. Lionel was born in Rosman, N.C. and was the son of the late William and Beatrice Glazner Owen. He was retired from the Edgefield Police Dept.

Survivors include his wife, 2...

Feb 23, 2024

Eva Ruth Locklair Campbell, 97 of Edgefield, wife of the late Richard H. Campbell entered into rest on February 23, 2024.

Eva was born in Aiken County, SC and was the daughter of the late Joseph Arlie Locklair and Ida Mae Gunter Locklair. Eva was a retired textile worker, caregiver, and foster grandparent. She was of the...

Feb 23, 2024

Born: February 7, 1933  Died: February 23, 2024

Born In: Johnston, SC   Resided in: Johnston, SC

Mr. Jack N. Lott III of Johnston, SC. Funeral services for Mr. Jack N. Lott III, age 91, will be held Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the Mercantile Funeral Home Johnston Chapel at 3 pm. The family will receive...

Feb 23, 2024

Timothy Bryan Hayes I, age 75, peacefully passed away at his home on Friday, February 23, 2024, after a 5-1/2-year struggle with dementia. He was surrounded with love by his wife Lisa, daughter Lindsay, son Bryan, and son-in-law Bob. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph "Rudy" C. Hayes and Mary Bryan Hayes.

Born in...

Feb 21, 2024

Shirley Dull Price-Kripps, 86, of Airport Road Johnston, S.C. wife of Anthony "Tony" Kripps, entered into rest on Wednesday February 21, 2024.

Shirley was born in Lewistown, Pa. and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Genevieve Dull. She was a retired fire watcher with the S.C. Forestry Service.

Survivors include her husband, 4...

Feb 20, 2024

Alan Dean McGrew, 66, of Lentz Lane, Edgefield, S.C. husband of Carol Akins McGrew, entered into rest on Tuesday February 20, 2024.

Mr. McGrew was born in Suitland, MD and was the son of Kenneth and Joyce Broxson McGrew. He was a retired Painter.

Survivors include his wife, his parents, 3 brothers- Curtis, Jimmy, and...

Feb 15, 2024

Billy Ward, age 76 of Johnston husband of the late Guy Nell C. Ward, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

The son of the late Aver and Charles Percy Ward, he is survived by his loving brothers Bobby D. Ward (Fontaine, deceased); David B. Ward (Jongy); and Jackie L. Ward (Cathy) and loving step-children...