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Michael R. Kitchens

Michael R. Kitchens

May 8, 2021

Michael R. Kitchens, 66, of Woodridge Rd., Edgefield, SC husband of Ellen Reel Kitchens entered into rest on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Edgefield First Baptist Church, Edgefield, SC. Burial will follow in Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery, 1305 Columbia Rd., Johnston, SC 29832. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will...

Lois Elaine Seigler

Lois Elaine Seigler

May 6, 2021

Lois Elaine Seigler, wife of John E. "Pete" Seigler, Sr., went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 6, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Lois Wrenn Sartor. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, and she devoted her life to her family. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children -...

Sara Johnson Cartledge

Sara Johnson Cartledge

May 3, 2021

Sara Johnson Cartledge, 89, of Edgefield, SC, wife of the late J. Herman Cartledge entered into rest on Monday, May 3, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Berea Baptist Church Cemetery in Edgefield, SC. The family will receive friends after the service at Laura's residence. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will...

Jean Hicks Durham

Jean Hicks Durham

Apr 25, 2021

Jean Hicks Durham, 85, of Bausket St., Edgefield, SC, wife of the late William "Bill" Durham entered into rest on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Graveside service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery, 1305 Columbia Rd., Johnston, SC 29832. The family will receive friends after the service at the graveside. Due to...

Janet Leigh Carter

Janet Leigh Carter

Apr 25, 2021

Janet Leigh Carter, 67, of Highland Ave, Edgefield, SC who served this community as "Flowers by Janet" for 23 years entered into rest on Sunday, April 25, 2021. No Service will be held at this time. Ms. Carter was born in Rockingham, NC and was the daughter to the late Harold V., Sr. and Bobbie R. Foddrell Carter. She passed...

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Stebbins Welsh

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Stebbins Welsh

Apr 19, 2021

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" S. Welsh, 89, of Highland Ave., Edgefield, SC, wife of the late Robert J. Welsh, Jr. entered into rest on Monday, April 19, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 12 noon Thursday, April 22, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends after the service at the graveside. Due to COVID-19 social...

Carrie Mae Mims

Carrie Mae Mims

Apr 17, 2021

Carrie Mae Booth Mims, 85, of Promise Land Rd., Edgefield, wife of the late Thomas L. Mims entered into rest on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Antioch Baptist Church, Edgefield, SC. The family will receive friends after the service at the graveside. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will...

William Benjamin "Bill" Jackson

William Benjamin "Bill" Jackson

Apr 12, 2021

William Benjamin "Bill" Jackson passed away January 21, 2021. Bill was a well-known figure in Edgefield, having lived most of his life above his former butcher and antique shop on the square. A memorial service will be announced later for Bill and his daughter Leesa. He was recognized throughout the southeast as an antique and gun collector and dealer. Bill's...

Leesa Jackson Kemmerlin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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