Obituaries

Oct 25, 2025

Gloria Slate Kingsbury, 91 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on October 25, 2025.

Gloria was born in Madison, NY as the daughter of the late Elsie and Howard Slate. Gloria was a retired LPN and served as a Deacon of First Congregational Church of Malone, NY.

Gloria is survived by her sons Dale Kingsbury...

Oct 21, 2025

Sara Potts Sears, 92, of Edgefield, SC, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

Sara was born September 20, 1933, in Ringgold, GA, the eldest daughter of James Conley and Eugenia Ruth Bailey Potts. As a child, she shepherded her younger sisters Jo and Jimmie down Potts Hill to catch the school bus each morning at...

Oct 19, 2025

Patsy Black, a Southern diva in the best sense of the word and a masterful CEO of a loving family, died peacefully surrounded by family on Oct. 19, at an assisted living facility in Greenville, S.C. She was 85.

Like many women of her post-war generation who led with steely resolve, diplomacy, and intelligence, Patsy was a...

Oct 18, 2025

Doris Virginia Quarles Willing, 88 wife of the late George Marvin Willing of Johnston, SC entered into rest on October 18, 2025.

Doris was born in Walterboro, SC as the daughter of the late Beatrice and Walter Quarles. Doris was a retired seamstress from Riegel Textile in Johnson, SC and a member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church....

Oct 11, 2025

Brodie James Schultz, infant child of Kristain A. Schultz "Alex" of Edgefield entered into rest on October 11, 2025.

Brodie is survived by his grandparents George Schultz III (Lisa). Five brothers Christopher Schultz, Brently Fulmer, Abel Schultz, Damon Schultz, Joushua Echuerria.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Sunset...

Oct 11, 2025

Donald Francis Hiltgen, 87 husband of sixty-eight years to the late Patricia M. Hiltgen.

Donald was born in Windham, Connecticut as the son of the late Mildred and Walter F. Hiltgen. Donald was a heavy construction worker for the Union and went on to retire from Rodgers Corporation in Connecticut. Donald was a member of Saint Mary...

Oct 2, 2025

Nancy Reel Gilliam, 72, of Edgefield, SC, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025.

Born and raised in Edgefield, Nancy was the daughter of the late Elizabeth "Beth" and James "Jimmie" Reel. She dedicated much of her life to serving others, working as a social worker at Edgefield County Hospital before retiring. She also shared her creativity...

Sep 30, 2025

Larry Thomas Moore, 76, of Johnston, SC entered into rest on September 30, 2025.

Larry was born in Shelbyville, Indiana as the son of the late Ethel and John W. Moore. Larry previously worked as a printer for Wentworth Printing and was a member of St. Williams Catholic Church.

Larry is survived by his sisters...

Sep 29, 2025

Patricia Martin Hiltgen, 83 wife of sixty-eight years to Donald Hiltgen entered into rest on September 29, 2025.

Patricia was born in Willimantic, Connecticut as the daughter of the late Genevieve and Eugene J. Martin Jr. She was a home healthcare worker and would lovingly care for those at the last stages of their lives. Patricia was...

Sep 26, 2025

James Carlton Williamson, 73 husband of Pamela T. Williamson of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on September 26, 2025, in the comfort of his home.

James, one of twelve children, was born and raised in Edgefield, SC as the son of Josephine and Joseph Williamson. He retired as a postmaster from the US Postal service and was...

Sep 26, 2025

Joyce Montgomery Timmerman, wife of the late James W. Timmerman, Jr. of Ridge Spring, SC entered into rest on September 26, 2025.

Joyce was born in Charleston, West Virginia as the daughter of the late Josephine and Woodrow Wilson Montgomery. She was a retired product manager at SRS and a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

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Sep 22, 2025

Howard Ervin Trotter, 94 passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, at the VA Nursing Home in Augusta, Ga.

Mr. Trotter was born on February 16, 1931, in Saluda County to the late George and Della Mae Trotter.

He proudly served his country in the Army for twelve years. He then worked at Pendarvis Chevrolet...

Sep 15, 2025

Heyward "Edsel" Thomas, 82 husband of the late Darlene Perry Thomas of Johnston, SC entered into rest on September 15, 2025.

Edsel was born as the son of the late Mary and Heyward Thomas. Edsel was born a native to Johnston, South Carolina and was a retired farmer. He was the proud owner of Thomas Produce of...

Sep 14, 2025

Jean Caro Padget Miller

January 18, 1926 – September 14, 2025

Jean Caro Padget Miller joined the heavenly angel choir to sing praises to her Savior on September 14, 2025.

Born in Saluda, South Carolina, Jean was predeceased by her husband, Ernest Hite Miller, Sr., her son, Ernest Hite Miller, Jr. (Annette), her...

Sep 10, 2025

Ronald T. Bartholomew, husband of fifty-eight years to the late Barbara Bartholomew, entered into rest at his residence surrounded by his loved ones on September 10, 2025.

Ronald was born in Chester, Pennsylvania on September 11, 1946 (78) as the son of the late Catherine and Theodore Bartholomew. Ronald spent sixty years in Federal Service. As a...

Sep 3, 2025

Harold Kenneth Morgan peacefully departed this life on September 3, 2025, entering into his eternal home to join his Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born on August 10, 1930, at Aiken County Hospital to Lafayette Foster Morgan and Bertha Parkman Morgan, Kenneth was a vibrant soul whose outgoing spirit and unwavering faith illuminated every aspect of his life....

Aug 26, 2025

Mildred Biggs Quarles, 98 wife of the late J.T. Quarles entered into rest on August 26, 2025.

Mildred was born in Prince George's County, Maryland as the daughter of the late Mary and Edward Biggs. She was a retired secretary for the Architect of the Capital and attended True North Church.

Mildred is survived by...

Aug 20, 2025

James Howard Arthurs, 60 husband of Janet K. Arthurs of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on August 20, 2025.

James also known as "Big Howard" was born in Aiken, SC as the son of the late Marie and Carl Arthurs. James was a retired truck driver and a member of Graniteville Community Church.

James is...

Aug 8, 2025

Joe B. Raines Jr., 87 husband of Linda Langley Raines of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on August 8, 2025.

Joe was born in Augusta, Ga as the son of the late Aileen and Joseph B. Raines Sr. He was a proud graduate of Johnston High School Class of 1955 and a member of Providence Baptist Church....

Aug 6, 2025

Lynn Hadden passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 6, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Lynn was born July 21, 1953 in Augusta, GA. She resided in Edgefield County on Woodlawn Road her entire life.

Lynn retired from North Augusta Department of Public Safety after 29 years of service in the records department and dispatch. She was co-owner...