I just thought I would comment on the passing of Mrs. Rearden. From different articles I have read about her, she exemplifies an OUTSTANDING American and a GREAT Lady. The thing that caught my eye was her getting a drivers license in 1965. My father passed in late 1978 and the following summer I paid for my […]
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. – Mr. Sammie D. Gilchrist died Tuesday, January 1, 2013, Funeral services were held 12 noon Saturday, January 5, at China Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Luther Garrett, Pastor. Interment was in the church cemetery. He is survived by five sisters: Mary Barnes of Johnston, Claudia (Garcia) Lawton of Beech Island, […]
TRENTON, S.C. – Ronnie Johnson, 48, of Trenton, SC passed away on December 31, 2012. Funeral services were held Friday, January 4, 2013 at Simmon Ridge Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Interment was in the church cemetery. He leaves to cherish his memory: his mother, Mary A. Johnson of Trenton; one daughter, Rhonda Gray of […]
This article ran in the print edition of The Advertiser on May 7, 2008. — September 7, 1898, Mamie Julia Lewis was born. On the day of the celebration of her continuing life, May 3, 2008, at Springfield Baptist Church on Highway 25 in Edgefield County, the now 109-year-old Mamie L. Rearden, married with children […]
by Bob Cramblitt – The face vessels made by African-Americans 150 years ago in Edgefield, South Carolina, might have been small, but they told big stories — stories of cultural movement, human survival, spiritualism and technological prowess, according to Jon Prown, director for the Chipstone Foundation. Under curator Claudia Mooney, Chipstone has created Face Jugs: […]
The 2012-2013 late migratory bird seasons continues through early 2013. The 2012-13 migratory bird brochure is available. BLUE and SNOW GEESE – Open Dates (All Dates Inclusive): Dec. 8—Jan. 27 – Hunting hours: 1/2 Hour before Sunrise until Sunset – Bag limit: 25 – Possession limit: No limit. BRANT – Open Dates (All Dates Inclusive): Dec. 9—Jan. […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in South Carolina is accepting applications for the organic, seasonal high tunnel, longleaf pine, and energy initiatives. These initiatives offer nearly $2.74 million in financial assistance, in addition to valuable technical assistance, through the agency’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Farmers and landowners can […]
With great sadness The Advertiser has learned of Ms. Mamie J. Rearden’s death. She will be missed by family, friends and her community. Obituary [updated 1-5-13 with more extensive obit provided by the family. Broken link fixed 1-7-13] Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie Rearden will be held Saturday, January 12, at Springfield Baptist Church at 1 p.m. […]
EDGEFIELD, S. C. – Mrs. Mamie J. Lewis Rearden, 114, bore the title “Oldest Living American” entered into rest January 2, 2013. Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie Rearden will be held Saturday, January 12, at Springfield Baptist Church at 1 p.m. with Rev. J.C. Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Rearden, a […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mrs. Zelene Lawton White, 89, of Edgefield, wife of the late Luther R. White, died Thursday January 3, 2013 at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab. Funeral Services will be held Sunday January 6, 2013 at 2 P.M. at Rehoboth Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery. Mrs. White was born in […]