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Jacob Luther Aull Jr.

Jacob Luther Aull Jr.

May 26, 2025

Jacob Luther Aull Jr. husband of Denise Aull, entered into rest Monday, May 26, 2025. Born on June 22, 1957, he was the son of Peggy H. Aull and the late J. Luther Aull Sr.

Jacob retired from Tranter of Edgefield. He also raised and showed Tennessee walking horses where he won several ribbons. He was an...

Annie Rae Padgett

Annie Rae Padgett

May 12, 2025

Annie Rae Padgett, 87 wife of Frank Padgett of Johnston, entered into rest on May 12, 2025.

Annie was born on November 17, 1937, as the daughter of the late Ellison and Edith Ripley. She was a loving homemaker and a member of Providence Baptist Church. Annie is survived by her son Franklin Padgett.

A...

Michael Lee Hammond

Michael Lee Hammond

May 3, 2025

Michael Lee Hammond

April 16, 1960 – May 3, 2025

Michael Lee Hammond, age 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Born on April 16, 1960, he was the beloved son of the late Jack and Pat Hammond.

Though Mike faced profound challenges throughout his life, he was a source of...

Jack Clark Kimbrell

Jack Clark Kimbrell

May 2, 2025

Jack C. Kimbrell, 77, of Johnston, SC entered into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, with joy on May 2, 2025.

He was a truck driver for Davenport Transportation, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Republican Baptist Church. Jack was faithful to put the Lord first in his life. He began each...

Tracy Earl Waddell

Tracy Earl Waddell

Apr 26, 2025

Tracy Waddell was born in 1963, and he would insist to anyone that he was the last of the baby boomers, often referring to himself as an "old man" despite his liveliness. His creativity made him land a job as a painter, and several buildings in Edgefield's Town Square were painted by him. He had two daughters, Brianna and...

Rita Goodman Rinehart

Rita Goodman Rinehart

Apr 20, 2025

Rita Goodman Rinehart, 65, the wife of James David Rinehart of Johnston, South Carolina entered into rest on April 20, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Rita was born in Greenwood, South Carolina as the daughter of the late Grace and Oscar Goodman. Rita was a loving homemaker and a member of Red Bank Baptist Church...

George Thomas Faulkner

George Thomas Faulkner

Apr 10, 2025

George T. Faulkner, 82 husband of Dorothy A. Faulkner (Dot) of Modoc, SC entered into rest on April 10, 2025.

George was born in McCormick, SC and raised in Modoc, SC. He was a member of Red Oak Grove Baptist Church.

He spent all of his time doing anything outdoors after retiring. He was always...

Wyman Brunson  Maroney

Wyman Brunson Maroney

Apr 9, 2025

Wyman Brunson Maroney, 83 husband of Ruthie T. Maroney of Johnston, SC entered into rest on April 9, 2025

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Wyman was born in Saluda, SC as the son of the late Floyd and Clotez Clark Maroney. Wyman was a retired forklift mechanic for Avondale Mills.

Wyman is survived by his loving wife...

Annie Lou  Holmes

Annie Lou Holmes

Apr 6, 2025

Annie Lou Rucker Holmes, 101, wife of the late Raymond W. Holmes of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on April 6, 2025.

Annie was born in Edgefield, SC as the daughter of the late Herman and Blanche Rucker. Annie worked for the Edgefield County Schools as a lunchroom supervisor and went on to retire as a secretary...

Bartley Hall

Bartley Hall

Mar 27, 2025

Bartley Hall, 83 of Trenton, SC, husband of the late Patricia Nickerson Hall entered into rest surrounded by his children on March 27, 2025.

Bartley was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of the late Milledge Ramey and Effie Mae Scott Hall. He was a retired technician from Avondale Mills. He enjoyed many hobbies that meant...

Charles D. Harris

Charles D. Harris

Mar 22, 2025

Charles D. Harris "Dean" 78, passed away March 22nd, 2025, at Roper St. Fraces Hospital in Mt. Pleasant, SC following a brief battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Born June 1, 1946, in Metter, Ga. at a young age moved to Aiken, SC where he spent most of his life in the area.

Mr. Harris was a...

F. Ward Holmes

F. Ward Holmes

Mar 13, 2025

Ward Holmes, 89 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on March 13, 2025.

Ward was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of the late Buddy and Maude Hamilton Holmes. He was a retired textile worker of 48 years for The Graniteville Company and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

Ward is survived by...

R. Tommy Pearson

R. Tommy Pearson

Mar 8, 2025

R. Tommy Pearson of North Augusta, SC passed away on March 8, 2025. He was born in Telford, TN on June 10, 1949.

His parents were Roy Randolph Pierson and Mildred Jamerson Pierson. He was a retired Church of God of Prophesy minister. He also retired from Delevan in Bamberg, SC.

After retirement he enjoyed...

Larry Miller

Larry Miller

Mar 5, 2025

William L. Miller Sr., 69, husband of Rose Bailey Miller of Modoc, SC entered into rest on March 5, 2025.

Larry was born in Augusta, Ga. as the son of the late Sara and Landrum Miller. He was a talented carpenter for 42 years, and a member of Red Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Larry is...

Micki Watkins Hair

Micki Watkins Hair

Mar 5, 2025

Micki Watkins Hair, 63, the wife of K. David Hair of Johnston, SC entered into rest on March 5, 2025.

Micki was born in Harrisburg, PA. as the daughter of the late Mary Olive Sutton Watkins and James David Watkins. Micki was a happy and loving homemaker. Micki is survived by her husband David Hair and her...

Mary Ann Quarles Desiders

Mary Ann Quarles Desiders

Mar 5, 2025

Mary Ann Quarles DeSiders, 75, wife of the late Bill DeSiders of Johnston, SC entered into rest on March 5, 2025, while being surrounded by her loved ones at her home.

Mary Ann was born in Edgefield, SC as the daughter of the late Allie and Eras Quarles. Mary Ann retired after 27 years of teaching for...

Joyce Delores Berry Booth

Joyce Delores Berry Booth

Mar 3, 2025

Joyce Delores Berry Booth, 86, wife of the late Edward Booth of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on March 3, 2025.

Joyce was born in Edgefield, SC as the daughter of the late Pansy and Elzie Berry. Joyce was known lovingly as "Aunt Juicy Fruit" as she always carried a pack of juicy fruit gum in her...

George Alfred Barton Jr.

George Alfred Barton Jr.

Mar 1, 2025

George Alfred Barton, Jr., 87, of Johnston, SC entered into rest on Saturday, March 1, 2025. George is survived by his brothers, John Barton, Harry Barton, Pat Barton (Connie); his sisters, Marian Richardson and Rita Copeland; his lifelong friend, Larry Moore; several nieces and nephews; and his dog, Skeeter.

George was born in Alexandria, Indiana. He was...

Bobby Burton

Bobby Burton

Feb 26, 2025

Robert Eugene "Bobby" Burton, 76 of Edgefield, husband of Faye G. Burton entered into heaven on February 26, 2025.

Bobby was born as Robert Eugene Burton to the late Elijah and Samuella Padget Burton. He was a retired Vietnam Army Veteran where he was a dog training NCO for the 38th Scout Dog Platoon. He was a...

Rebecca Nan  Stanford

Rebecca Nan Stanford

Feb 21, 2025

Rebecca N. Stanford, 26 of Trenton, daughter of Tabitha and the late Terry Stanford entered into rest on February 21, 2025.

Rebecca was born in Augusta, Ga. to Terry and Fran Stanford.  She was a very bright and sassy young lady. She was the joy of her Daddys life, and this would show in his face no...

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