Vernon Edgar Miller, 79 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on August 31, 2022. Vernon was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of Virginia and Edgar T. Miller. He was a member of the Republican Baptist Church and author of The History of the Republican Baptist Church. Vernon was a retired, very beloved, and most memorable teacher for the Aiken County School district. A love of history enabled […]
Alan Johnson Lott, 66, husband of Angela Lott of Johnston, SCentered into rest on August 25, 2022. Alan was born in Batesburg, SC as the son of the late Rachel Johnson Lott and Jack D. Lott. He retired as a textile worker and was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Johnston, SC. Alan is survived by his wife Angela, […]
Eddie Boatwright,74 husband of Audrey Scarborough Boatwright of Windy Ridge Rd., Trenton, entered into rest on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Eddie was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of the late Grace McGee Boatwright and Earl Boatwright. He was a retired textile worker, owner of Edgefield Shell Station and attended Graniteville Community Church of […]
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Margaret Johnson Rhoden, 99, wife of the late Harry DerrickRhoden of Johnston, SC entered into rest on August 17, 2022. Margaret was born in Wrens, Ga as the daughter of the late Hattie McNair Johnson and Moses Matthew Johnson. She was a member of the graduating class of 1941 at Ridge Spring High School and was a […]
Ridge Spring, SC – Gloria Jean Bibbs Ligons entered into rest August 17, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Mrs. Ligons, a native of Edgefield County, was a member of Coleman Ridge Baptist Church. She was employed with Dodgeland of Columbia. Survivors include her husband, Ivory Ligons of the home; Children/God-Children, Kesha (Welvin) Simpkins, Shayla Pixley, Kevin Bibbs, Lynwood Pixley, Jr., and Jay Cummings; two […]
Suzanne Clark O’Neal, 75, wife of 54 years to Malcolm O’Neal of Johnston entered into rest on August 19, 2022. Suzanne was born in Johnston, SC as the daughter of Mildred McGee Clark and Bruce Clark. Suzanne was a retired Assistant Principal at STHS with over thirty years’ service. Suzanne obtained her bachelor’s degree from Clemson then went on to earn her master’s degree from USC. Having been a part of both Universities Malcom said […]
Barbara W. Turner, of Edgefield, South Carolina, passed away on August 18th at age 75. She was born in Poughkeepsie, New York on August 8th, 1947, to Dorothy and Larry Williams. She attended school at Arlington High School in Poughkeepsie. Barbara married the love of her life, William Allen Turner, on November 22nd, 1969. In April […]
Trenton, SC – Mr. Tommy A. Glover, Sr. entered into rest August 16, 2022 at AU Medical Center. Mr. Glover, a native of Edgefield County, was member of New and Living Way Apostolic Church where he served as a Deacon. Survivors include two daughters, Beatrice Glover (Michael Childs) of North Augusta, SC and Patricia (Ricky) Glover-Palmer of Aiken, […]
Marcia Babb Baxley, loving mother and best friend, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on August 16, 2022, at the age of 68. Marcia was born in Aiken, SC to the late Leroy and Opal MooreBabb. After graduating high school, she moved to Columbia, SC where she lived most of her life. In 2021, she relocated to North Augusta to be closer to her family. […]