Obituaries

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...

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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