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Jesse Edward Burnette

Jesse Edward Burnette

Jul 6, 2022

Jesse Edward Burnette, 83, of Johnston, SC, entered into peaceful rest, Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Mr. Burnette was born November 7,1938, in Johnston, SC, to Jesse and Estelle Burnette. He was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church, North Augusta, SC where he belonged to the Sunshine Sunday school class. Mr. Burnette is preceded in death by Jesse C. Burnette,...

Homer Phillip Williams Jr.

Homer Phillip Williams Jr.

Jun 30, 2022

Homer Williams AIKEN, S.C. – Homer P. Williams, Jr., 92, of Aiken, SC, passed away on June 30, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital in Augusta, GA., with his family by his side. Homer is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Adel, and three children: Mark Williams (Maria), Marlys T. Wooten, Andrew Tharp (Robin). He is also survived by...

Dru

Dru

Jun 29, 2022

John Drury Mims, 57, beloved husband of Holly Watts Mims entered into the arms of his Heavenly Father on June 29, 2022, at his home in Aiken, S.C. He was surrounded by his loving wife and his children. He fought a four-year battle with Bladder Cancer. He was born on February 20, 1965, in Charleston, S.C. He spent his childhood...

Robert

Robert

Jun 28, 2022

William "Robert" Calliham, 93, of Macedonia St. Edgefield entered into rest on June 28, 2022. Robert was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of the late Helen and William Robert Calliham, Sr. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air force and was a retired TV and appliance technician. Robert is survived by: his daughter Rita (Glenn)...

Vernon Andrew  Spurlock

Vernon Andrew Spurlock

Jun 25, 2022

Vernon Andrew Spurlock, 34, of Plum Branch, SC died June 25, 2022. Immediately upon graduation from high school he joined the United States Marine Corps and served with honor. He enjoyed his service and remained a Marine at heart throughout his life. He is survived by his grandparents Vernon and Glynda Ramsey, a daughter Alyssa, his mother Tammy (Bill) Lawrence,...

Don

Don

Jun 15, 2022

Don Hallman, 83, of North Augusta, South Carolina, passed away on June 15, 2022, at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He was admitted on May 11, and while in the hospital his doctors discovered a rare infection in his brain. The neurologists and infectious disease specialists, along with numerous ICU nurses, worked tirelessly to treat the infection but were ultimately...

Stella Bledsoe Padgett

Stella Bledsoe Padgett

Jun 14, 2022

Stella Bledsoe Padgett 74, wife of Joe Padgett of Johnston entered into rest on June 14, 2022. Stella was born in Saluda, SC as the daughter of the late L.M. and Myrtle Powell Bledsoe. She was a retired furniture sales representative and a member of Dry Creek Baptist Church. Stella is survived by: her husband, one son Ernest (Katie) Padgett,...

Barbara Mcnabb Settle

Barbara Mcnabb Settle

Jun 9, 2022

Barbara McNabb Settle, 82 of Calhoun St. Johnston, wife of the late John A. Settle Jr. entered into rest on June 9, 2022. Barbara was born in Upland, California as the daughter of Lenard and Myra McNabb. She was a retired sales manager and accountant for Hallmark stores and served as a Yeoman in the United States Navy. She is...

Floyd Charles  Hegler

Floyd Charles Hegler

May 27, 2022

Floyd Charles Hegler Jr. 78, of Deason St. McCormick entered into rest on May 27th, 2022. Floyd was born as the son of the late Floyd Charles and Janie McMillan Hegler. Floyd was a Vietnam War Veteran and a retired superintendent for Matrix Construction Company. He was a member of Plum Branch Baptist Church and a member of Mine Lodge...

Reba Witt Wright

Reba Witt Wright

May 25, 2022

Reba Witt Wright, 90 wife to Ronnie Wright of Dorr Dr. entered into rest on May 25, 2022. Reba was born in Saluda, SC as the daughter of John Martin Witt and Eula Cockrell Witt. She was a retired comptroller and a member of Belvedere United Methodist Church. Survivors include: her husband, one daughter Janice (Eddie) Rowe, one sister Rachel...

Frankie Lee Preston

Frankie Lee Preston

May 23, 2022

Frankie Lee Preston, 51 of Riley Rd. entered into rest on May 23, 2022. Frankie was born in Greenwood, SC as the son of the late Nathan Paul Preston Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Mobley Preston Riley. He worked as a foreman for Recoleta Ranch. Survivors include: four sisters, Norma (David) Sutphin, Sadie (David) Lawrence, Danielle Crouch, Mary Lou (Tony) Burnett,...

Joellen

Joellen

May 12, 2022

JoEllen was born in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Joseph George Otte and Anna C. Otte, née Zeuner. She attended Parochial schools: Saints Peter and Paul and Our Lady of Sorrows. She graduated from Notre Dame High School. After graduation from High School, she entered the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) order. She was enrolled at Notre Dame...

Lonnie Deryl Hall

Lonnie Deryl Hall

May 10, 2022

Lonnie Deryl Hall, 84 of Hall Lane, husband of the late Lynda Wooley Hall entered into rest on May 10, 2022. Lonnie was born in Saluda, SC as the son of the late Clarence and Crystal Hall. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a retired mechanic and forklift operator for Owens Corning Fiberglass. Lonnie...

Clyde Marsh

Clyde Marsh

Apr 25, 2022

Clyde Marsh, 80 of Marsh Place Rd. died peacefully at MCG Hospital in Augusta, Georgia early on April 25, 2022, following a year of extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Simpson Marsh, Sr. and Wilma Swearingen Marsh, and his brother, William Simpson Marsh, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Diane Glover Marsh, and three...

Anthony "Tony", "Bear" Massaro

Anthony "Tony", "Bear" Massaro

Apr 13, 2022

The life of Anthony "Tony", "Bear" Massaro (59) of Edgefield S.C. was torn away from us unexpectedly on April 13, 2022. Anthony was born in Brooklyn N.Y. He married the love of his life Kathryn A. White in December of 1987. Anthony was predeceased by his mother Mary Marchese and his Uncle Sam & Aunt Grace Scafidi. He is survived...

Gaston Ward "G.W." Franklin, Sr.

Gaston Ward "G.W." Franklin, Sr.

Apr 11, 2022

Gaston W. "G.W." Franklin, Sr. of Hardy Place Rd. husband of Janie Fields Franklin entered into rest on April 11, 2022. G.W. was born in Johnston, SC as the son of the late Hasting Franklin, Sr. and Onie Bell Rodgers Franklin. He was a member of Philippi Baptist church and a retired textile worker. G.W. is survived by his wife,...

Doris Dalton Coleman

Doris Dalton Coleman

Apr 4, 2022

On Sunday April 3rd, Doris Dalton Coleman, surrounded by her loving family, joined her best friend and love of her life, Charles William Coleman for a tee time at the beautiful golf course in Heaven. Doris and Charles were avid golfers and enjoyed many vacations of friendly competition and sunny days on the golf courses in South Carolina and Georgia....

Buster

Buster

Apr 4, 2022

James Allen "Buster" Rodgers 69, of Old Stage Rd. entered into rest on April 4, 2022. Buster was born in Saluda, SC as the son of the late Tillman David Rodgers, Sr. and Kathryn Fain Rodgers. He retired as a mechanic for SCDOT and was a member of Edgefield Church of God. Survivors include: one sister Lena Shealy and special...

Carol Ann Lee

Carol Ann Lee

Apr 3, 2022

Carol Ann Lee, 51 of Eastview Rd. entered into rest on April 3, 2022. Carol was born in Newberry, SC as the daughter of the late David Hyman Sr. and JoAnne Barnes Hyman. She was a homemaker and a member of Edgefield Church of God. Carol is survived by: her spouse Dean Robert Lee, three children Michael (Hannah) Lee, JoAnne...

Drew

Drew

Apr 2, 2022

Andrew "Drew" Bailey Miller 30, of Flat Rock Rd. entered into rest on April 2, 2022. Drew was born in Augusta, Ga as the son of Larry Miller and Rose Bailey Miller. Drew was a member of Red Oak Grove Baptist Church and was employed with Rock Creek Irrigation and landscape. Survivors include: his parents Larry and Rose, two brothers...

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