Obituaries

Nov 22, 2025

Teena Lyn Wackerman, 62 of Edgefield, SC formerly of Kansas City, MO passed away Saturday, November 22, at home after an 8 ½ year battle with Stage IV Colon Cancer.

Teena was born on April 1, 1963, in Kansas City, MO to Floyd and Sheila Hall. She attended school in the Raytown (MO) School District and graduated...

Nov 14, 2025

Mrs. Doris Kemp, age 96, of Edgefield, SC entered into eternal rest on Friday November 14, 2025, at her favorite place, her home. Born January 23, 1929, to Olive and John Henry West of the westside of Edgefield, Doris lived a simple life filled with those she loved and those who loved her. Preceded in death are her husband,...

Nov 14, 2025

Wade Hampton Glover III, 82 of Johnston, SC entered into rest on November 14, 2025.

Wade was born in Washington, DC as the son of the late Doris and Wade H. Glover Jr. Wade was a Physical Therapist, he worked for the V.A. Hospital and was a retired Lieutenant Colonel for the US Army.

Wade...

Nov 13, 2025

Wanda Jean Chrisco Smith, 59 wife of Gary T. Smith of Gibson, Ga. entered into rest on November 13, 2025.

Wanda was born in Augusta, Ga. as the daughter of the late Betty Jean and Henry Steve Chrisco. Wanda was a truck driver, and she also was an attendee of Jordan Chapel in Edgehill, Ga.

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Nov 7, 2025

June Aull Metze, 90 wife of the late Kenneth Metze of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on November 7, 2025.

June was born in Saluda County, SC as the daughter of the late Daisy and Tillman Aull. She dedicated her career to serving others as a Registered Nurse, where her deep care and compassion touched all those...

Nov 2, 2025

Bonnie Pardue Powell, 71 of Aiken, SC entered into rest on November 2, 2025.

Bonnie was born in Augusta, Ga. as the daughter of the late Monte and David Pardue. She was a retired waitress and had worked at the PK restaurant and the pool room of Johnston in the past. Bonnie had many joys of life...

Oct 26, 2025

Theordore "Ted" H. Kohl, 70 husband of Laura Kohl of Johnston, SC entered into rest on October 26, 2025.

Ted was born in Charleston, SC as the son of the late Betty and Austin Kohl. He was retired from the United States Marines and was a recent member of Edgefield Methodist Church. Ted had a special place...

Oct 25, 2025

Gloria Slate Kingsbury, 91 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on October 25, 2025.

Gloria was born in Madison, NY as the daughter of the late Elsie and Howard Slate. Gloria was a retired LPN and served as a Deacon of First Congregational Church of Malone, NY.

Gloria is survived by her sons Dale Kingsbury...

Oct 21, 2025

Sara Potts Sears, 92, of Edgefield, SC, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

Sara was born September 20, 1933, in Ringgold, GA, the eldest daughter of James Conley and Eugenia Ruth Bailey Potts. As a child, she shepherded her younger sisters Jo and Jimmie down Potts Hill to catch the school bus each morning at...

Oct 19, 2025

Patsy Black, a Southern diva in the best sense of the word and a masterful CEO of a loving family, died peacefully surrounded by family on Oct. 19, at an assisted living facility in Greenville, S.C. She was 85.

Like many women of her post-war generation who led with steely resolve, diplomacy, and intelligence, Patsy was a...

Oct 18, 2025

Doris Virginia Quarles Willing, 88 wife of the late George Marvin Willing of Johnston, SC entered into rest on October 18, 2025.

Doris was born in Walterboro, SC as the daughter of the late Beatrice and Walter Quarles. Doris was a retired seamstress from Riegel Textile in Johnson, SC and a member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church....

Oct 11, 2025

Brodie James Schultz, infant child of Kristain A. Schultz "Alex" of Edgefield entered into rest on October 11, 2025.

Brodie is survived by his grandparents George Schultz III (Lisa). Five brothers Christopher Schultz, Brently Fulmer, Abel Schultz, Damon Schultz, Joushua Echuerria.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Sunset...

Oct 11, 2025

Donald Francis Hiltgen, 87 husband of sixty-eight years to the late Patricia M. Hiltgen.

Donald was born in Windham, Connecticut as the son of the late Mildred and Walter F. Hiltgen. Donald was a heavy construction worker for the Union and went on to retire from Rodgers Corporation in Connecticut. Donald was a member of Saint Mary...

Oct 2, 2025

Nancy Reel Gilliam, 72, of Edgefield, SC, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025.

Born and raised in Edgefield, Nancy was the daughter of the late Elizabeth "Beth" and James "Jimmie" Reel. She dedicated much of her life to serving others, working as a social worker at Edgefield County Hospital before retiring. She also shared her creativity...

Sep 30, 2025

Larry Thomas Moore, 76, of Johnston, SC entered into rest on September 30, 2025.

Larry was born in Shelbyville, Indiana as the son of the late Ethel and John W. Moore. Larry previously worked as a printer for Wentworth Printing and was a member of St. Williams Catholic Church.

Larry is survived by his sisters...

Sep 29, 2025

Patricia Martin Hiltgen, 83 wife of sixty-eight years to Donald Hiltgen entered into rest on September 29, 2025.

Patricia was born in Willimantic, Connecticut as the daughter of the late Genevieve and Eugene J. Martin Jr. She was a home healthcare worker and would lovingly care for those at the last stages of their lives. Patricia was...

Sep 26, 2025

James Carlton Williamson, 73 husband of Pamela T. Williamson of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on September 26, 2025, in the comfort of his home.

James, one of twelve children, was born and raised in Edgefield, SC as the son of Josephine and Joseph Williamson. He retired as a postmaster from the US Postal service and was...

Sep 26, 2025

Joyce Montgomery Timmerman, wife of the late James W. Timmerman, Jr. of Ridge Spring, SC entered into rest on September 26, 2025.

Joyce was born in Charleston, West Virginia as the daughter of the late Josephine and Woodrow Wilson Montgomery. She was a retired product manager at SRS and a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

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Sep 22, 2025

Howard Ervin Trotter, 94 passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, at the VA Nursing Home in Augusta, Ga.

Mr. Trotter was born on February 16, 1931, in Saluda County to the late George and Della Mae Trotter.

He proudly served his country in the Army for twelve years. He then worked at Pendarvis Chevrolet...

Sep 15, 2025

Heyward "Edsel" Thomas, 82 husband of the late Darlene Perry Thomas of Johnston, SC entered into rest on September 15, 2025.

Edsel was born as the son of the late Mary and Heyward Thomas. Edsel was born a native to Johnston, South Carolina and was a retired farmer. He was the proud owner of Thomas Produce of...