Obituaries

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...

Jan 24, 2024

William T. "Billy" Quarles, 86, husband of the late Betty Timmerman Quarles, passed away January 24, 2024 at Edgefield County Hospital.

Billy was born and raised in Edgefield, SC and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for many years.

He started his career as a welder and chain...

Jan 23, 2024

Reuben Joshua Jackson Jr. 85, husband of Mary Jean Jackson of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on January 23, 2024.

Reuben better known as Junior to his family and friends was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of the late Indera and Reuben Jackson Sr. He was a retired owner and logger for R.J.J. Logging and...

Jan 20, 2024

Donald H. McPherson, age 84, husband of the late Iris Dawn McPherson, entered into rest on Saturday, January 20, 2024. He was born in Lancaster, South Carolina and was the son of the late Elijah and Ruth McPherson, also of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Ted Walker Reeves.

He enjoyed being outdoors, had...

Jan 20, 2024

Stanley Wayne Crouch, 68, of Johnston, SC entered into rest on January 20, 2024.

Stanley was born in Newberry, SC as the son of Patsy and Lafayette "Fate" Crouch. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Johnston Presbyterian Church.

Stanley is survived by his two sisters Laura Pearson (Tommy) and Debra Aston (Chris)...

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...