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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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