Obituaries

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...

Feb 5, 2024

Monroe Fulmer, 89 of Johnston, SC husband of H. Louise McGee Fulmer entered into rest on February 5, 2024.

Monroe was born June 24, 1934, in Aiken, SC as the son of the late Theodore and Myra Fulmer. Monroe was a retired mechanic and welder from Woodhead Division of Graniteville Mills and a member of Philippi Baptist...

Feb 3, 2024

James "Jim" Buster Howard Jr., 56 husband to Lisa Howard of Trenton, SC entered into rest on February 3, 2024.

Jim was born in Ft. McClellan, Alabama as the son of Mary Jane Howard and James Buster Howard Sr. Jim is a retired U.S. Army Combat Veteran who served in Desert Storm/Desert Shield. Jim was a loyal...

Feb 2, 2024

W. Thurmond Burnett, 85, husband of Cindy K. Burnett passed away February 2, 2024 at his home after a courageous fight against cancer. He finished the race, kept the faith and stood before his Lord and Savior with restored health, body and mind.

Thurmond, the son of the late James (Jim) E. and Carrie Langley Burnett grew...

Jan 31, 2024

Vera Dorn Miller, 92 of N. Augusta, SC wife for sixty-five years of the late Travis Miller entered into rest on January 31, 2024.

Vera was born in Edgefield, SC as the daughter of the late Lena and John Briggs Dorn. Vera was a retired school secretary serving in North Augusta schools and Westminster Day School of...

Jan 29, 2024

Barbara Joan Reynolds Bartholomew, 76, entered into rest Monday, January 29, 2024, at 11:47am.

She was born in Del Rio, Texas to the late LG and Esther Schutte Reynolds and a longtime resident of North Augusta, SC. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of fifty-eight years,...

Jan 29, 2024

Mattie L. Agner, 69 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on January 29, 2024.

Mattie was born in Edgefield, SC as the daughter of the late Lucille and James Lamb. Mattie worked for Edgefield County School food services and was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church. Mattie enjoyed watching the Braves games and cooking. Her favorite...

Jan 26, 2024

Joe Hamp Parks, 73, entered into rest on January 26, 2024. He is now in the embrace of our Lord Jesus' comforting arms.

Joe was born in McCormick, SC as the son of the late Edward Hamp and Frances Parks. At 26 Joe married his soulmate Liz in Parksville, Sc. May 2nd would be their 48th wedding...

Jan 24, 2024

Gerald Glanton, 78, husband of the late Shirley Glanton of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on January 24, 2024.

Gerald was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of the late Ruby and Walter Farland Glanton. He was a US Army Veteran. Gerald retired from Northside Contractors and was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church....

Jan 24, 2024

Terry Charles Stanford, 62 husband of Tabitha Stanford of Trenton, SC entered into rest on January 24, 2024.

Terry was born in Harrisburg, Arkansas as the son of Jimmie Nan Stanford and the late George Douglas Stanford. Terry was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired welder.

Terry is survived by his wife Tabitha, mother...