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James Hughie Wilson

James Hughie Wilson

May 6, 2020

James Hughie Wilson, 100, of North Augusta, SC, husband of the late Geneva Brock Wilson entered into rest on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Pineview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Wilson was born in Allendale, SC and was the son of the late Kelin and Annie Johnson Wilson. He was a retired CSX Railroad Conductor,...

Charlie Claxton Derrick

Charlie Claxton Derrick

May 5, 2020

Charlie C. Derrick, 92, of McCreight Rd., Johnston, SC, husband of the late Virginia Murrell Derrick entered into rest Monday, May 5, 2020. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Philippi Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Derrick was born in Johnston, SC and was the son of the late Olin Pierce and Pearl Knight Derrick. He was a retired Paint...

William Sebastian "Bill" Logue

William Sebastian "Bill" Logue

May 4, 2020

William Sebastian "Bill" Logue,96, of Hwy 378 East, Edgefield, SC, husband of Bessie Wilson Logue passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side. A Private Service will be held at Little Stevens Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Logue was born in Edgefield, SC and was the son of the late Joe Frank and Annie Lee Owdom Logue,...

Helen Clark Carpenter

Helen Clark Carpenter

May 3, 2020

Helen Clark Carpenter, 99, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ May 3, 2020. Due to the coronavirus, there will be a private funeral. A Memorial Service will be planned for later. Helen was born on September 15, 1920 in Butler County, Ohio to the late Miles B. Clark and Estelle Huiet Clark and later went to...

Iris Dawn Lott Mcpherson

Iris Dawn Lott Mcpherson

Apr 29, 2020

Iris Dawn Lott McPherson, 76, of Old Stage Rd. wife of Donald H. McPherson entered into rest Wednesday, April 29, 2020. No services will be held at this time. Mrs. McPherson was born in Mississippi and was the daughter of the late William Pierce and Barbara Howard Lott. She was a housewife. Survivors include her husband. Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home...

M. Harveen Leopard Stokes

M. Harveen Leopard Stokes

Apr 28, 2020

M. Harveen Leopard Stokes, 70, of Fruit Hill Rd., Ninety Six, SC wife of J.M. Stokes entered into rest on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Due to COVID 19 health concerns a private memorial service will be held later. Mrs. Stokes was born in Greenwood, SC and was the daughter of the late William Harvey and Mary Sue Shealy Leopard. She...

Annette Ouzts Glover

Annette Ouzts Glover

Apr 24, 2020

Annette Ouzts Glover, the daughter of the late Quinton Ouzts, Sr., and Frances (Fannie) Jackson Ouzts, died Friday, April 24, 2020 at the University Hospital in Augusta, GA. She was the beloved wife of LaVern Glover for 59 years. Annette was a retired secretary/receptionist for Star Fibers, Inc., and Martin Color-Fi, Inc. She was a dedicated member of Johnston First...

Margaret Morrison Mungin

Margaret Morrison Mungin

Apr 22, 2020

Margaret Mungin was born November 20, 1923 to Emily and Reginald Frank Morrison in Younges Island, SC. She had one sister and two brothers, two stepsisters and a stepbrother from her father's first marriage. Margaret attended Jim Crow public school such as there were then. She had her first child Horace Lee in 1941 while her fiancée was at war...

Miriam Williams Saggus

Miriam Williams Saggus

Apr 21, 2020

Miriam Williams Saggus, 95, of Edgefield, SC wife of the late G. Milton Saggus, Jr., entered into rest Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Due to current COVID 19 health concerns a private graveside service will be held. Mrs. Saggus was born in Edgefield SC and was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Sarah Mae Graham Williams. She was a...

Mildred Mckie Morgan

Mildred Mckie Morgan

Apr 19, 2020

Mildred McKie Morgan, 89, of Edgefield, SC, wife of the late Thomas "Tommy" L. Morgan was called to join the church triumphant on Sunday, April 19, 2020. Due to the current COVID-19 health concerns a private graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name can be given to Edgefield First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 624...

Doris Wardlaw Cantelou

Doris Wardlaw Cantelou

Apr 17, 2020

Doris Wardlaw Cantelou was born June 12, 1924 in Greenville, SC, to the late Walter and Annie Wilson Cantelou. Doris was a teacher of elementary age children. She loved to draw, paint, and write poetry and short stories. She grew up and lived in Edgefield, South Carolina, moving to Orange Park with her mother in the 1970's. Doris loved her...

Ronald Alvin "Ronnie" Williams

Ronald Alvin "Ronnie" Williams

Apr 15, 2020

Ronald Alvin "Ronnie" Williams, 67, of Holmes St., Edgefield, SC entered into rest on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. A private graveside service will be held later. Mr. Williams was born in Edgefield, SC and was the son of the late Clarence and Dorothy Bryant Williams. He was a retired truck driver. Survivors include three sons, Michael (Shelley) Williams, Chad (Jackie)...

Nora Jean Powell Korrek

Nora Jean Powell Korrek

Apr 12, 2020

Nora Jean Powell Korrek, 58, of Penn St., Edgefield, SC, wife of Ken P. Korrek entered into rest on Sunday, April 12, 2020. Due to current COVID-19 health concerns a private graveside service will be held. Mrs. Korrek was born in Augusta, Ga. and was the daughter of the late Dorothy Kathleen Eely and Raymond Charles and June Elizabeth Powell....

Teresa Sharpe Glanton

Teresa Sharpe Glanton

Apr 12, 2020

Teresa Sharpe Glanton, 59, of Edgefield, wife of the late Marvin Glanton, Sr. entered into rest on Sunday, April 12, 2020. Due to current COVID-19 health concerns a private family graveside service will be held. Mrs. Glanton was born in Augusta, GA and was the daughter of William "Bill" Sharpe and the late Betty Ann Dorn Sharpe. She was a...

Carolyn Fries Torgesen

Carolyn Fries Torgesen

Mar 30, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Carolyn Fries Torgesen announces her passing on March 30, 2020 at the age of 69. She died peacefully at home in Edgefield, SC under the care of Kindred Hospice Services. Carolyn will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 42 years, Harald John Torgesen, Jr. (Hal), and sons Jay (Jennifer), Mike...

Troy Banks Merriett

Troy Banks Merriett

Mar 25, 2020

Troy Banks Merriett, 50, of Skyview Rd., Trenton, SC entered into rest Wednesday, March 25, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Mr. Merriett was born in Easley, SC and was the son of the late Larry G. Sr. and Rosa Maria Bello Banks. He was a Refrigeration Maintenance Tech. Survivors include two sons, Cody W....

Ethel Marie Johnikin Holmes

Ethel Marie Johnikin Holmes

Mar 21, 2020

Ethel Marie Johnikin Holmes, 84, of Bussey Rd., Modoc, SC wife of the late Thomas J. Holmes entered into rest on Saturday, March 21, 2020. A Private Graveside Service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Holmes was born in Augusta GA. and was the daughter of the late Jesse M. and Hattie Byrd Johnikin. She retired from the...

Charles Hammond "Ham" Byrd

Charles Hammond "Ham" Byrd

Mar 17, 2020

Charles Hammond "Ham" Byrd, 68, of Martintown Rd., Edgefield, SC, husband of the late Joanne Cagle Byrd entered into rest on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. A Private Graveside Service will be held at a later date. Mr. Byrd was born in Augusta, GA and was the son of the late George W. and Mays Allen Byrd. He was a retired...

Adam Brian Cooley

Adam Brian Cooley

Mar 16, 2020

Adam Brian Cooley, 41, of Waterworks Rd., Johnston, SC. husband of Laura Erskine Cooley entered into rest on Monday, March 16, 2020. Per his request no services will be held at this time. Mr. Cooley was born in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and was the son of Leonard and Anita Rogers Cooley. He was a truck driver for M.A.M. Stick Haulers and...

Mary Preston Matheny

Mary Preston Matheny

Mar 15, 2020

Mary Preston Matheny, resident of Saluda Nursing and Rehab Center for over fourteen years, died on March 15, 2020. She was born on November 1, 1943, the daughter of J. Gilliam and Cornelia Herlong Matheny, both deceased. She was also predeceased by a baby brother. Mary was a member of Harmony UMC. Mary Preston graduated from Strom Thurmond High School...

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