Obituaries

Mar 27, 2023

Thomas Patrick Hilliard, 41 of Johnston, SC entered into rest on March 27, 2023.

Thomas was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of Pamela Crow Williams and Stephen D. Hilliard. He enjoyed working in construction and was of holiness faith.

Thomas is survived by his Mother Pamela, Father Stephen, Stepfather Melvin Alston, three children...

Mar 26, 2023

Edith Heins Joyner of Watkinsville, GA, age 98, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 26.

She was born on July 20, 1924 in Blythewood, SC to the late James B. and Elise (McIntyre) Heins.

Edith graduated from Lander College and began her career as an elementary school teacher. One of her first...

Mar 24, 2023

Wayne Rodgers Luquire, 72 of Edgefield and husband of Nancy Wright Luquire entered into rest March 24, 2023.

Wayne was born in Greenwood, SC as the son of Leora Rodgers Maulden and Harold Luquire. He was the retired owner of Ten Governors Café and a member of Edgefield First Baptist Church.

Wayne is survived by...

Mar 24, 2023

Daphne Botts Murrell, 90, of NHC Healthcare, West Columbia, SC passed into the loving arms of her LORD and Savior on March 24, 2023.

Daphne was born in Greenwood, SC to the late Edna Poss Botts and James Botts. She was retired from Federal Pacific Electric and was a member of Phillippi Baptist Church.

Daphne...

Mar 21, 2023

Van Laverne Johnson, 73 of Trenton, husband of Margaret "Peggy" Johnson entered into rest on March 21, 2023.

Van was born in Langley, SC as the son of Minnie McNeely Johnson and George D. Johnson. He was a Graniteville textile worker and co-owner of Johnson Heavenly Cleaners. Van was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Langley,...

Feb 28, 2023

Robert Edward Quarles, 42, husband of Haley P. Quarles of Johnston, SC entered into rest on February 28, 2023.

Robert was born in Augusta, Ga as the son of Darrell Quarles and the late Sandra Quarles. Robert was a dedicated heavy equipment operator for S.C. DOT Edgefield location. He was of the Baptist faith.

Robert is survived...

Feb 27, 2023

JOHNSTON — It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother Crystal Clayton Ouzts Stone, beloved mother and a friend to many. Crystal received her call from the Lord on Monday, February 27, 2023, while at the Saluda Nursing Center in Saluda, SC. As Crystal was apt to say, she finally boarded the Heavenly Bus with...

Feb 23, 2023

Jewel West Quarles, 100, wife of the late John Carroll Quarles of Parksville entered into rest on February 23, 2023.

Jewel was born in Edgefield, SC as the daughter of the late Olive Prince West and John Henry West. She was a member of Parksville Baptist Church where she played the piano since 1976. Jewel retired from...

Feb 21, 2023

R. C. "Chuck" Courtney, 42, of Johnston, SC entered into rest on February 21, 2023.

Chuck was born in Augusta, Ga as the son of Deborah "Debbie" Kornaus Courtney and Ronnie Courtney. Chuck was a member of Johnston Fire Department and was a SAE certified mechanic. He really loved his nieces and nephews, and his heart was...

Feb 19, 2023

Donald M. "Don" Boatwright 68, of Spann Rd., Batesburg, SC entered into rest on Sunday, February 19, 2023.

Don was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of the late Grace McGee Boatwright and Earl Boatwright. He was a member of Clydes Chapel Southern Methodist Church.

Don is survived by his sister Rachel (Billy) Hall,...

Feb 15, 2023

Samuel L. "Buddy" Franklin, 80, of Johnston, SC entered into rest on February 15, 2023.

Buddy was born in Edgefield County, SC as the son of the late Rebecca Blease Franklin and A.P. Franklin. Buddy was a retired farmer and a member of Providence Baptist Church.

Survivors include extended family, friends, and neighbors.

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Feb 11, 2023

Betty Ruth Smith Fulbright, 90 of Johnston, SC wife of the late Dupre H. Fulbright entered into rest on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

Betty was born in Johnston, SC to the late Samuel L., Sr. and Ruth Berry Smith. She was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills and was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church.

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Feb 8, 2023

Dorothy Ruth Casey Haag, 82, of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on February 8, 2023.

Dorothy was born June 1940, in Greenville, SC. She was a loving homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

Dorothy is survived by her two sons Mikael A. (Lisa) Haag, Sr. and William F. (Corrina) Haag, Jr., five grandchildren and...

Feb 6, 2023

Selena Meeks Calliham, 87 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on February 6, 2023, at Augusta University.

Selena was born October 4, 1935 to the late Thurston and Nona Meeks. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Preston (J.P.) Calliham. She leaves behind her children: Joel McCreery (Beth), Daren McCreery (Angie), Tyler McCreery, Sharon Calliham...

Feb 6, 2023

William Benjamin Mims, 65, of Edgefield SC entered into rest on February 6, 2023.

William was born in Augusta, Ga as the son of Carrie Mae Booth Mims and Thomas L. Mims Sr. He retired as a cattle farmer and was of the Baptist faith.

William is survived by his daughter Skyler Chance, five sisters...

Jan 27, 2023

Norma Penn Gibson, beloved wife of fifty-two years to Buck Gibson of Ward, SC, entered into eternal rest on January 27, 2023.

Norma was predeceased by her son Cliff and parents, David and Miriam Penn. She is survived by her husband, sons Dennis and Bryce, and daughter-in-law, Natalie and sister Kay Langford (Billy.) Norma attended Ward Baptist...

Jan 21, 2023

Fredricke S. Starr, 82 of McCormick, SC entered into rest on January 21, 2023.

Fredricke was born in Montgomery, Alabama as the daughter of the late Lisa Kirby Starr and Dunham F. Goldson. She was one of the first women to have graduated from Georgia Technical College as a Chemical Engineer, a job that she would eventually...

Jan 19, 2023

Emily Elizabeth Timmerman Hammond, 68 of Johnston, SC wife of C. "Michael" Hammond entered into rest on January 19, 2023.

Emily was born in Greenwood, SC as the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth Watkins Timmerman and Raymond T. Timmerman. She retired from Gleamns in Saluda, worked for Saluda School District as a substitute teacher and was...

Jan 12, 2023

Sharon Logue Whittle, 75 of Gilbert, SC entered into rest on January 12, 2023, in Lexington County.

Sharon was born in Greenwood, SC as the daughter of Etta Lawson Logue and John Wallace Logue. She was a member of Little Stevens Creek Baptist Church and was a retired cosmetologist.

Sharon is survived by her four...

Jan 7, 2023

James W. "Jim" McCord, Sr., 80, of Watson Rd., Trenton, SC, husband of Bertha Holmes McCord entered into rest on Saturday, January 7, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Sweetwater Baptist Church Chapel, with burial to follow in Ebenezer Cemetery in Trenton, SC. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8...