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Leesa Jackson Kemmerlin
Apr 12, 2021
Leesa Jackson Kemmerlin, 57, of West Columbia, SC daughter of William "Bill" Jackson and the late Sallie Baiden Jackson entered into rest on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Due to COVID-19 a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Ms. Kemmerlin was born in Columbia, SC and was a retired registered Nurse. Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home is in charge...
Karen Ricketson Jaggers
Apr 11, 2021
Karen Ricketson Jaggers, 55 of Edgefield Hwy, Trenton, SC wife of Mark Jaggers entered into rest on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 1 PM Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Mt. of Olives Cemetery in Johnston, SC. The family will receive friends from 11 to 12:30 PM at Edgefield Church of God. Due to COVID-19 social...
Evelyn Franklin Cleveland
Apr 11, 2021
Evelyn Franklin Cleveland, 87, of W. Main St., Ridge Spring, SC, wife of the late G.W. Cleveland entered into rest on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery, 1305 Columbia Rd., Johnston, SC 29832. The family will receive friends after the service at the graveside. Due...
Doyle Clifton Joiner
Apr 4, 2021
Doyle Clifton Joiner, 77, beloved husband of the late Lennie Bowick Joiner, loving father of Marie Joiner Avon (Steven), and adored Pa of his "Big Man" Thomas, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM Friday, April 9, 2021 at Red Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Edgefield, SC 29824. Due to...
Samuel Brian Benjamin
Apr 3, 2021
Samuel Brian Benjamin, 57, of Hwy 246 N., Greenwood, SC enter into rest on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Graveside service will be held at 1 PM Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Bethlehem Community Cemetery, Coronaca, SC 29649. The family will receive friends after the service at the graveside. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks requested....
Gail Turner Snodgrass
Apr 2, 2021
Gail Turner Snodgrass, 67, of Gray St., Edgefield, SC entered into rest on Friday, April 2, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Cornerstone Community Church in North Augusta, SC. Ms. Snodgrass was born in Columbia, SC and was the daughter of the late J.C. and Lois Katherine Bolen Turner. She was...
Wilbur Benenhaley
Mar 28, 2021
Wilbur Benenhaley, 63, of Chavous Creek Circle, North Augusta, husband of Cathy Guy Benenhaley ran into Jesus's arms on March 28, 2021. Services will be held at 3 PM Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Big Stevens Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 PM before the service at the church. Burial will follow in Sunset...
Peggy Edmunds White
Mar 25, 2021
Peggy Edmunds White, wife of Jerry White of Plum Branch, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 25, 2021 after a long battle with Cancer. Graveside services will be at Overbrook Cemetery in McCormick, SC on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 2 PM with the Pastor John Alexander Officiating. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will...
Patricia Regina Kaltz
Mar 20, 2021
Patricia Regina Kaltz (May 20, 1932 – March 20, 2021) Patricia R. Kaltz, wife of the late Kenneth L. Kaltz, passed away peacefully March 20, 2021 at her home in Edgefield surrounded by her beloved children. Born in Michigan in 1932, Pat and her husband of more than fifty years relocated to Edgefield, South Carolina in 1970 to establish Tranter...
B. Wynell Holsonback Bledsoe
Mar 17, 2021
B. Wynell Holsonback Bledsoe, 74, of Johnston, SC wife of the late Ira Davis "Sonny" Bledsoe entered into rest on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery, 1305 Columbia Rd., Johnston, SC 29832. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks requested. Mrs....
Wendell Bruce Hall
Mar 14, 2021
Wendell Bruce Hall, 80, North Augusta, SC, husband of Mary Roberts Hall entered into rest on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Harmony United Methodist Church Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks requested. Harmony United Methodist Church was very special to Wendell who,...
K Evan Williams
Mar 13, 2021
K. Evan Williams, 26, of Norris St., Edgefield, SC son of Kennith Wayne and Susan Vaughan Williams entered into rest on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Graveside Services will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery, 1305 Columbia Rd., Johnston, SC. The family will receive friends after the graveside services at the cemetery. Due...
Michael Ryan Wood
Mar 10, 2021
Michael Ryan Wood, 19, of Wigfall St., Edgefield, SC son of Michael James and Deanna Corell Wood entered into rest on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in Greenville, SC. A Memorial Service will be held at 12 Noon Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Strom Thurmond High School Football Field. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks requested....
Roy Everette Kirkland
Mar 3, 2021
Roy Everette Kirkland, Sr. entered into rest on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. He was born December 22, 1934 in Johnston, SC to Shirley and Bessie Lou Kirkland. He was the devoted husband to Marina Waters Kirkland for 52 years until her death in 2009. After graduating from Johnston High...
Travis Robert Rushton
Mar 3, 2021
Travis Rushton, age 31, of Johnston, SC son of Darlene and Gene Rushton returned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 3, 2021. Due to COVID-19 concerns and Travis' love for his family and friends, a private graveside service will be held at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Johnston, SC. Travis was a gentle giant and a sweet soul who loved...
William Arthur Robinson
Mar 2, 2021
William Arthur Robinson, 89, formerly of Johnston, SC husband of the late Angela Cooner Robinson entered into rest on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Graveside Services will be held at 1 PM Friday, March 12, 2021 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery, 1305 Columbia Rd., Johnston, SC 29832. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks requested. Mr. Robinson...
Ellen Miller Padgett
Mar 1, 2021
Ellen Miller Padgett, 73, of Edgefield, SC wife of the late James E. Padgett entered into rest on Monday, March 1, 2021. Graveside Services will be held at 11 AM Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery, 1305 Columbia Rd., Johnston, SC 29832. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks requested. Mrs. Padgett was...
Jeanette Griffis Saye Berry
Feb 24, 2021
Jeanette Griffis Saye Berry of Johnston, South Carolina passed away on February 24, 2021 after deteriorating from a fall where she injured her leg. She was the second of and the last remaining of seven children by Jack and Susie Griffis. She was 98, only two months away from her 99th birthday. Originally from South Georgia she met her first...
Christine Arthurs Boland
Feb 23, 2021
Christine Arthurs Boland, 54, of Marion Ave., North Augusta, SC wife of Ricky Boland entered into rest on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Graveside Services will be held at 3 PM Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Eastview Cemetery in Edgefield, SC. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks requested. Mrs. Boland was born in Columbia, SC and...
James Daniel "Jim" Seawright
Feb 18, 2021
James Daniel "Jim" Seawright, 76, of Double Creek Rd., Edgefield, SC husband of Linda Eubanks Seawright entered into rest on February 18, 2021. Graveside Services will be held at 1 PM Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks requested. Mr. Seawright was born in Ware Shoals, SC...
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