Obituaries

Aug 25, 2024

James Samuel Yonce, 86 of Johnston, SC entered into rest on August 25, 2024.

James known by his friends and family as Jimmy was born in Aiken, SC as the son of Nell Randall Yonce and Horace E. Yonce. Jimmy graduated from Johnston High School in 1956 and was employed by Graniteville Company following graduation. Jimmy began...

Aug 17, 2024

Elizabeth Tompkins Hawthorne Gilchrist, "Liz", of Edgefield, SC, died on August 17th, 2024.

Liz was born in Edgefield on September 27th, 1934, the daughter of the late William Frederick Hawthorne, Sr., and Grace Tompkins Hawthorne of Edgefield. Liz graduated high school at Peace Junior College a women's boarding school in Raleigh, NC, and attended Winthrop College and...

Aug 9, 2024

Thelma Irene Phillips Boatwright, 82 of Johnston entered into rest on August 9, 2024.

Thelma was born in Miami, Florida as the daughter of Bessie and Dwight Phillips. Thelma was a retired manager for Hardees.

Thelma is survived by her daughter Juanita Boatwright (David Bush), and one grandchild Phillip Williams.

A graveside service...

Aug 8, 2024

Bennie "Ben" Thomas Chrisco, 89, of Edgefield loving husband of the late Eleanor M. Chrisco went to be with the lord on August 8, 2024.

Ben was born in North Carolina as the son of the late Hugh and Hattie Chrisco. He was a proud member of The National Guard. Ben worked as a yard foreman at...

Aug 6, 2024

Louise Preston Shaver, 84 of Edgefield, wife of the late Johnny Shaver entered into rest on August 6, 2024.

Louise was born October 21, 1939, in Edgefield, SC as the daughter of the late Herbert and Sarah Riseanger Preston. Louise was a loving homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

Louise is survived by her...

Jul 30, 2024

Ms. Florence Morris, 98 of Johnston, SC entered into rest Tuesday 30, 2024.

Born in Ward, SC to Walter and Ivy Holmes. She was retired from Maxwell & Holford Drug and was a member at Johnston First Baptist Church.

Florence is survived by her son Donald Morris (Denise "Sissy"), Grandson Drew Morris (Averie) and their...

Jul 19, 2024

Wanda Fay Mack, 64 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on July 19, 2024.

Wanda was born in Aiken, SC as the daughter of the late Lena Watson Mack Parks and Von Mack Sr.

Ms. Wanda Fay Mack lived most of her life in Saluda, S.C. until she went into Trinity Mission and Rehab nursing...

Jul 19, 2024

Betty Jean Thurmond, 87 of Plum Branch, S.C. went to her heavenly home on July 19, 2024.

Betty was born in Augusta, Ga. as the daughter of the late Sue and Albert Reynolds. Betty retired from the McCormick Milliken Plant after 48 years and was a member of the Methodist Church of Plum Branch.

Betty...

Jul 12, 2024

Janice Martha Black, 73 of Trenton, SC entered into rest on July 12, 2024.

Janice was born in Detroit, Michigan as the daughter of the late Edna C. Lavender Black and George Black Jr. Janice was a retired Executive Assistant at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.

Janice is survived by her twin brother James...

Jul 9, 2024

Barbara Summer Kneece, 92, the wife of the late C. Monroe Kneece of Johnston entered into rest on July 9, 2024.

Barbara was born in Ward, SC as the daughter of James H. and Margaret Joyner Summer. She was a retired clerk for Kneece Enterprises and a member of Johnston Methodist Church.

Barbara is survived...

Jul 7, 2024

Charles Randolph Williams, 70 of Beech Island, SC entered into rest on July 7, 2024.

Charles better known as Randy to friends and family was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of Clarence and Dorothy Bryant Williams. Randy worked as a millworker for AGY for many years and was a loving Father and Grandfather. Friends and...

Jul 7, 2024

Workman Smith Riley, 89 of Edgefield, SC wife of the late James Riley, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday July 7, 2024, with her daughters by her side.

Workman was born in McCormick County, South Carolina as the daughter of the late John and Neely Doolittle Smith. She was a faithful member of Red...

Jul 3, 2024

Johnny W. Clark, 83 husband of the late Joyce Sherbert Clark entered into rest on July 3, 2024.

Johnny was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of the late Wilbur and Pearl Claxton Clark. Johnny was a retired shipping and receiving supervisor from Martin Color-Fi. Johnny was a member of Johnston First Baptist Church.

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Jul 3, 2024

Joseph L. Welch, 61 of Edgefield, S.C. husband of Penny Wood Welch entered into rest on July 3, 2024.

Joseph, known by his friends as "Joe Blade" was born in Augusta, Georgia as the son of the late Billy and Janice Welch. Joseph worked in construction as an ironworker and welder.

Joseph is survived by...

Jul 1, 2024

Daphne Stone Cook, 80 of Trenton, SC wife of the late Don Cook passed away on July 1, 2024.

She is survived by her daughter Janet Marchant (Tommy) granddaughter Kristen Marchant, grandson Tyler Marchant, great-grandson Carter Marchant and one brother Pierce Stone (Pam)

A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, July 9, 2024,...

Jun 24, 2024

Jerry Wayne Morgan, 79 of Edgefield, SC, husband of the late Mickey Morgan entered into rest on June 24, 2024.

Jerry was born in Elberton, GA as the son of the late Samuel Osar and Doris Davis Morgan, JR. He was a retired supervisor with Aiken County and a member of North Augusta SDA Church.

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Jun 21, 2024

Hubert McKelder Yonce, Jr, 89, of Ridge Spring, S.C., husband of Shelby J. Rodgers Yonce, entered into rest on June 21, 2024.

Mr. Yonce was born in Edgefield County, S.C. and was the son of the late Hubert M. Yonce, Sr. and Nora Bell Storey Yonce. He was a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church and was...

Jun 21, 2024

Elbert Ray Lott, 77, of Johnston, SC entered into rest on June 21,2024.

Elbert was born on December 24, 1946 in Aiken, SC. He was the son of the late Elise Kirkland Lott and Elbert Lott of Johnston, SC. His brother is late Lewis (Buddy) Lott.

Elbert attended Johnston school and worked with his brother...

Jun 19, 2024

C. Maurice Doolittle, 64 of Edgefield, SC, entered into rest on June 19, 2024.

Maurice was born in Augusta, Ga as the son of Lawrence E. (Jo Jo) and Carolyn Holmes Doolittle. He was a retired construction worker and a member of Red Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Maurice is survived by his parents Jo Jo...

Jun 13, 2024

Haigh Scott Reiniger, 70, died on June 13, 2024 at the Self Regional Hospital in Greenwood, South Carolina. The only child of the marriage of Haigh McDairmid Reiniger and his wife, Anne Marie Luogameno, he was born in Baltimore, Maryland where his father, an executive with a forest products company, was then working. After early childhood stents in New...