Obituaries

Dec 7, 2025

Tannue Sue Turner Owen, 82 wife of the late William "Lionel" Owen entered into rest on December 7, 2025.

Tannue Sue was born in Edgefield, SC as the daughter of the late Pansy and Elzie Turner, Sr. She was a retired Paralegal for the Law Firm of Michael Johnson. Tannue Sue was of the Baptist faith.

Dec 1, 2025

Betty Dorn Bartley, 96 of Edgefield, SC the wife of her high school sweetheart Calvin O'Neil Bartley, Sr. departed this life on December 1, 2025.

Betty was the daughter of the late James Marvin and Maysie Timmerman Dorn. She was a member of McKendree Methodist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary and was retired from the USDA Agricultural...

Nov 30, 2025

Virginia McGee Blackston, 85 wife of the late Charlie G. Blackston, Jr. of Johnston, SC entered into rest on November 30, 2025.

Virginia was born in Edgefield, SC as the daughter of the late Alice and John McGee. She was a server and cook at the P.K. restaurant and was of the Baptist faith.

Virginia...

Nov 26, 2025

Polly Jo Manley Montgomery of Edgefield, S.C. entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

Mrs. Montgomery was the daughter of the late Rev. Neal Manley and Beulah Dennis Manley. She was born in Waco, Alabama where she also graduated high school.

Mrs. Montgomery's life revolved around her faith and her family. She...

Nov 22, 2025

Teena Lyn Wackerman, 62 of Edgefield, SC formerly of Kansas City, MO passed away Saturday, November 22, at home after an 8 ½ year battle with Stage IV Colon Cancer.

Teena was born on April 1, 1963, in Kansas City, MO to Floyd and Sheila Hall. She attended school in the Raytown (MO) School District and graduated...

Nov 14, 2025

Mrs. Doris Kemp, age 96, of Edgefield, SC entered into eternal rest on Friday November 14, 2025, at her favorite place, her home. Born January 23, 1929, to Olive and John Henry West of the westside of Edgefield, Doris lived a simple life filled with those she loved and those who loved her. Preceded in death are her husband,...

Nov 14, 2025

Wade Hampton Glover III, 82 of Johnston, SC entered into rest on November 14, 2025.

Wade was born in Washington, DC as the son of the late Doris and Wade H. Glover Jr. Wade was a Physical Therapist, he worked for the V.A. Hospital and was a retired Lieutenant Colonel for the US Army.

Wade...

Nov 13, 2025

Wanda Jean Chrisco Smith, 59 wife of Gary T. Smith of Gibson, Ga. entered into rest on November 13, 2025.

Wanda was born in Augusta, Ga. as the daughter of the late Betty Jean and Henry Steve Chrisco. Wanda was a truck driver, and she also was an attendee of Jordan Chapel in Edgehill, Ga.

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Nov 7, 2025

June Aull Metze, 90 wife of the late Kenneth Metze of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on November 7, 2025.

June was born in Saluda County, SC as the daughter of the late Daisy and Tillman Aull. She dedicated her career to serving others as a Registered Nurse, where her deep care and compassion touched all those...

Nov 2, 2025

Bonnie Pardue Powell, 71 of Aiken, SC entered into rest on November 2, 2025.

Bonnie was born in Augusta, Ga. as the daughter of the late Monte and David Pardue. She was a retired waitress and had worked at the PK restaurant and the pool room of Johnston in the past. Bonnie had many joys of life...

Oct 26, 2025

Theordore "Ted" H. Kohl, 70 husband of Laura Kohl of Johnston, SC entered into rest on October 26, 2025.

Ted was born in Charleston, SC as the son of the late Betty and Austin Kohl. He was retired from the United States Marines and was a recent member of Edgefield Methodist Church. Ted had a special place...

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...