Obituaries

Jun 17, 2025

Rainey Hasting Higginbottom, 63 after a long illness he passed away peacefully in his sleep and is a believer of Jesus Christ.

Rainey was a long-time resident of Eureka, SC. He was born on May 20, 1962, in Aiken, SC to Mae and Hasting Higginbottom. He was a very successful entrepreneur and was highly respected for his...

Jun 11, 2025

Sandra Huiet Grandy, 75, the wife of Tommy Grandy of Trenton, SC entered into rest on June 11, 2025.

Sandra was born in Augusta, GA as the daughter of the late Jean and Fritz Huiet. Sandra worked as a dedicated clerk and treasurer for The Town of Trenton for forty-four years. She was a faithful member of...

Jun 10, 2025

David Clarence Mathis, 71 husband of Lynn Mathis of North Augusta, SC entered into rest on June 10, 2025.

David was born in Dublin, Ga., son of Rachel Mathis Rozar and William A. Mathis Sr. He retired from sales in the automotive business and was a member of True North Church.

David is survived by...

Jun 5, 2025

Timothy Dwayne Sanders, 61 husband of Karen Baxley Sanders of Edgefield, entered peacefully into rest on June 5, 2025.

Timothy was born in Aiken, SC as the son of Arlene Boyd Love and the late Terry S. Sanders. He was a beloved and devoted pastor at Peace Haven Baptist Church. Which lead him to be able to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...