Obituaries

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...

Jan 25, 2025

Audrey Scarborough Boatwright 70, of Trenton, SC, wife of the late R. Eddie Boatwright entered into rest on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Audrey was a native of Edgefield, SC and was retired from National Healthcare as a Dietary Manager. She attended Graniteville Community Church of God.

She is survived by one son, Richie Boatwright (Brittany),...

Jan 24, 2025

Jerry Sheldon Pugh, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Edgefield, South Carolina.

Born in Floyd, Virginia, in 1941, he went on to serve in the Army's 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, from 1960 to 1963. Jerry married Fleta Burgart in 1965 and they had two children, Denise Renee and Jerry Wayne.

Jan 20, 2025

Hazeline Price Tucker, 83 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on January 20, 2025

Hazeline was born in Monroe, NC as the daughter of the late Mamie and Jay Price. Hazeline was a retired supervisor of Alltel Mobile and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors are her loving companion Kenny Williams, daughter Marilyn Thompson, two...

Jan 20, 2025

**In Loving Memory of Coach Steve Allen Whitt**

Steve Allen Whitt, 79, of N. Augusta, SC, passed away on January 20, 2025. He was born in Augusta, GA., on August 23, 1945. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, James Sr. & Edna Oneta Slatten Whitt, and his brother, James Whitt Jr.

He is...

Jan 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Dorothy Hight

October 1, 1942 – January 19, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy Hight, who left this world to be with the Lord on the evening of January 19, 2025. Dorothy was born on October 1, 1942, in Indianapolis, IN,...

Jan 16, 2025

Debro is survived by his wife Kathy, their Boston Terrier, Mia, and his brother Johnny. He leaves behind his children, Danny (Sheila) Auvenshine and Debra Auvenshine Pacifico; his five loving grandchildren, Chad (Amanda), Keila Burkhart, Vanessa (Kevin) Young, Jorgedebro (Rachel) Pacifico, and Melissa Pacifico; and 8 beautiful great-grandchildren – Cullen, Kaleigh, Asher, Zoey, Emerson, Krew, Palmer, and Hudson. Debro...

Jan 15, 2025

Martha Bledsoe Jester, 75 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on January 15, 2025.

Martha was born in Edgefield as the daughter of the late Rosa and William Bledsoe. She was a member of Little Stevens Creek Baptist Church and a loving homemaker for her family.

Martha is survived by her daughter Michelle Herring (Mitchell),...

Jan 9, 2025

David George Johnson, 86 husband of the late Jean M. Johnson of Edgefield entered into rest on January 9, 2025.

David was born in Providence, Rhode Island as the son of the late George and Evelyn Johnson. He was a retired Electrical Engineer and was of the Baptist faith. David was a proud veteran of the United...

Jan 4, 2025

Mary "Bonnie" Lester Clegg, 81 of Plum Branch entered into rest on January 4, 2025.

Mary was born in Oglethorpe County, Georgia as the daughter of the late Mary Frances and Alvin Lester. Mary was a retired textile worker and was of the Baptist faith.

Mary is survived by her six children Tony Clegg, Randy...