Obituaries

Jun 1, 2023

Clarence Perry Rauton, Jr., 75, of Johnston, SC entered eternal rest with the Lord on Thursday, June 1, 2023. With unwavering faith, a skilled medical team, and a loving family, he bravely battled pancreatic cancer for nearly 4 years.

Known as "Tumpy" to many in the community and as "Papa" to his adoring grandchildren. Mr. Rauton was...

May 20, 2023

William Frank Hall Jr., 61 of Johnston, SC entered into rest on May 20, 2023.

Frank was born in Aiken, SC as the son of Shirley and William Frank Hall, Sr. He was a textile mechanic.

Frank is survived by his daughter Sandie (Brad) Markowitz, sons A.J. (Sarah) Hall and Spencer Hall, seven grandchildren, one...

May 18, 2023

Catherine Campbell Judy, 59 wife of Donnie G. Judy of Johnston, SC entered into rest on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

A private graveside service will be held at Ft. Jackson Cemetery.

Catherine was born in Takoma Park, MD to Billie Jo Furrow Campbell and the late Nathan Dwight Campbell. She was an LPN and had...

May 16, 2023

James Edward Fox Jr., 82 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on Mar 16th, 2023.

James was born in Miami, Fl as the son of Anne and James E. Fox Sr. He retired as a supervisor for Miami-Dade water and sewer in Florida. James attended Lighthouse Fellowship and was a valuable influence on the foodbank in Edgefield...

May 13, 2023

Sarah Isabelle Bolton Norris (Sally), 86, of Mount Pleasant, SC, died Saturday May 13, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2023 at Willowbrook Cemetery in Edgefield, SC, with The Rev. Janet E. Tarbox officiating. Mrs. Norris was a native of Columbia, SC, and daughter of the late Isabelle Hand Bolton and James Edward...

May 4, 2023

Edna Buffington Harley, 88 of Orangeburg, SC entered into rest on May 4, 2023.

Edna was born in Edgefield, SC to the late Thelma E. Seymore Buffington and the late Joseph Luther Buffington. She was a retired professional water sport skier and a professional painter.

She is survived her older sister- Elizabeth B. Calliham, and...

May 3, 2023

Eva F. "Sis" Thompson passed away peacefully at home May 3, 2023. Born January 1, 1931, in Camden, SC, her family moved to Edgefield County on Currytown Road in 1937 where she resided in the family home until her death.

Sis retired from Dymo Manufacturing in Augusta, GA. An avid horse lover she continued to enjoy horses...

Apr 30, 2023

Ann Rasor Hughes, 82, wife of Russell Hughes of Saluda, SC entered into rest on April 30, 2023.

Ann was born in Ware Shoals, SC as the daughter of Mildred Coleman Rasor and Barron Rasor. She was a retired schoolteacher for Johnston primary and a member of Spann United Methodist Church.

Ann is survived by...

Apr 29, 2023

William "Dwight" Smith, 74, husband of the late Sabra Green Smith of Byron, Georgia entered into rest on April 29, 2023.

Dwight was born in Augusta, Ga as the son of the late Juanita "Anita" Black Smith and Charles C. Smith. He was retired as a civil service worker from Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins,...

Apr 28, 2023

Darald Robert Binsz, 90, husband of Evelyn Cornell Binsz entered into rest on April 28, 2023.

Darald was born in Bagley, Minnesota as the son of the late Viola Myrtle Braaten Binsz and Robert Arnold Binsz. He worked as a machinist for Westinghouse and was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Darald is survived by his wife...

Apr 23, 2023

Sherryl Chrisco Scott, 67, wife of the late Richard "Pete" Scott of Edgefield entered into rest on April 23rd, 2023.

Sherryl was born in Augusta, Ga as the daughter of the late Kathleen Harris Chrisco and Ernest Chrisco. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and was a retired registered nurse.

Sherryl is survived...

Apr 17, 2023

Patricia Smoldt Schad, 67, wife of the late Richard Schad of Batesburg entered into rest on April 17, 2023.

Patricia was born In Aiken, SC as the daughter of Betty Jean Barber Smoldt and Russell Smoldt. She was a retired schoolteacher.

Patricia is survived by her three children Jasi (Robbie) Smith, Kris Kneece, Keri Kneece,...

Apr 16, 2023

Dr. Turner, "Buddy", was born in Augusta, Georgia on February 26, 1935, to Gladys Lyon Turner and Wiley H. Turner, Jr. of Edgefield, South Carolina. He was a graduate of Edgefield High School and a graduate of The Citadel Class of 1957. He attended the Medical University of South Carolina School of Medicine from which he graduated in June of...

Apr 8, 2023

Sharon Kay (Britt) Prince of Parksville entered eternal rest at 7:28 pm on Saturday, April 8th. Sharon was born July 7, 1956, in Graniteville, SC to her parents Gerald and Erlene Britt. Sharon was a resident of Parksville, SC for over 50 years. Besides spending most of her time with her family and friends, Sharon had a passion for...

Apr 8, 2023

Carrie Hopkins Monday, 79 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on April 8th, 2023.

Carrie was born in Edgefield, SC as the daughter of the late Judy Parkman Hopkins and Marvin Hopkins. She truly loved her hometown as having been born and raised in Edgefield. She found interest in the history of Edgefield and was a photographer...

Apr 6, 2023

Clarence "Buck" Asbill went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 6, 2023. Buck was born on September 1, 1939, in Columbia, SC. He was the son of the late George McCoy and Salome Clark Asbill. He grew up in Johnston, SC and finished high school at Johnston High School. Buck graduated from Mercer...

Apr 2, 2023

Leonard Walker Padgett, Jr.

Walker Padgett, 76, of Cookeville, TN, entered into rest on 4/2/2023.

Born in Trenton, Edgefield County, SC, he was the son of the late Leonard Walker Padgett, Sr., and Dorothy Seawright. He retired from First Citizens Bank after thirty-seven years of service as a branch manager and was an army veteran...

Mar 29, 2023

George William "Billy" Dorn, 87 of Edgefield, husband of the late June Williams Dorn entered into rest on March 29, 2023.

Billy was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of Marion Stella Dorn and George Wilson Dorn. He was a member of McKendree United Methodist Church and was a retired logger.

Billy is survived...

Mar 27, 2023

Ana Elizabeth Tapia- Pressley, 44 entered into rest on March 27, 2023, in Jasper County SC.

Ana was born in Oklahoma City, Ok as the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth Cox Tapia and Francisco Tapia. She was an assistant manager for Title Max Loan Company. She grew up in Edgefield County and graduated from Strom Thurmond...

Mar 27, 2023

Helen Virginia Whitten, 88 of McCormick, SC entered into rest on March 27, 2023.

Helen was born in McCormick, SC as the daughter of Ida Mae Turnage Whitten and James C. Whitten. Helen retired from Union Camp Paper Company as a machine operator in Atlanta, Ga. She was known for having an immaculate house and enjoyed tending...