Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 19, 2025

Jeffrey Leonard Lalonde departed this life on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was born in Augusta, Georgia, on June 8, 1965, and, except for a few years living in Aiken, he was a proud resident of Edgefield his entire life.

Jeff was a Senior Training Specialist for Savannah River Nuclear Solutions and had been working at the...

Feb 17, 2025

Thomas Russell Bryant, Sr., 71 of Edgefield entered into rest on February 17, 2025.

Thomas was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of the late Maggie and Thomas Bryant. Thomas was a retired machine operator at Tranter in Edgefield. He had a special love for his pets Diego and Jinx. He was of the Christian faith....

Feb 16, 2025

Eddie Harrison Boatwright, 86. died February 16, 2025.

Born in Trenton, SC, on December 15, 1938, Eddie was the daughter of the late Beatrice Knight and Edmund Franks Harrison. She was the youngest of four girls.

Eddie attended Trenton School, Edgefield High School, and Columbia College in Columbia, SC. After college graduation, she served as...

Feb 15, 2025

Robert Clay Neal 82, of Edgefield, SC husband of Helen Barnes Neal entered into rest on February 15, 2025.

Robert was a native of Haywood, NC and the son of the late Samuel Clay and Fay Marshal Neal. He was a retired self-employed building contractor.

Survivors include three children, Schondria Yvonne (Doug) Highman, Joseph "Joe...

Feb 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Katilene Langford Holmes, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend. Katilene left this world peacefully on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, at the age of 93, at her residence in Fuquay-Varina, NC.

Born on October 25th, 1931, in Saluda, SC, Katilene was a beacon of love...

Feb 8, 2025

Joshua Garrett Brown, 46 of Saluda, SC husband of Marie Brown entered into rest on February 8, 2025.

Joshua was born in Greenwood, SC as the son of Fran and Joe Brown. Joshua was a retired farmer and was of the Baptist faith. He was a true cowboy at heart that loved his family. A cowboy who...

Feb 3, 2025

Katherine Cooner Bailey, age 70, died February 3, 2025, in Spartanburg, SC. She was born in Anderson, SC on December 23, 1954.

Katherine was the daughter of Louis Shelton (Shep) Sawyer and Katherine Bland Sawyer. She grew up in Columbia, SC, but her childhood memories are rooted in Johnston, SC. Katherine attended Dreher High School and Clemson...