James Allen “Buster” Rodgers

James Allen “Buster” Rodgers 69, of Old Stage Rd. entered into rest on April 4, 2022. Buster was born in Saluda, SC as the son of the late Tillman David Rodgers, Sr. and Kathryn Fain Rodgers. He retired as a mechanic for SCDOT and was a member of Edgefield Church of God. Survivors include: one sister Lena […]

Doris Dalton Coleman

On Sunday April 3rd, Doris Dalton Coleman, surrounded by her loving family, joined her best friend and love of her life, Charles William Coleman for a tee time at the beautiful golf course in Heaven. Doris and Charles were avid golfers and enjoyed many vacations of friendly competition and sunny days on the golf courses […]

Andrew B. Miller- Modoc, S.C.

Drew Miller MODOC – Andrew “Drew” Bailey Miller 30, of Flat Rock Rd. entered into rest on April 2, 2022.  Drew was born in Augusta, Ga as the son of Larry Miller and Rose Bailey Miller. Drew was a member of Red Oak Grove Baptist Church and was employed with Rock Creek Irrigation and landscape.  Survivors include: […]

Carol Lee-Edgefield

EDGEFIELD – Carol Ann Lee, 51 of Eastview Road entered into rest on April 3, 2022. Carol was born in Newberry, SC as the daughter of the late David Hyman Sr. and JoAnne Barnes Hyman. She was a homemaker and a member of Edgefield Church of God. Carol is survived by: her spouse Dean Robert Lee, three […]

Harry Bell Ward, SC

Harry Satcher Bell completed his earthly journey on March 30, 2022.  He was born November 11, 1927, the son of Harry DeVaughn and Floriede Satcher Bell at his childhood home in Ward, SC.   Mr. Bell graduated from Ridge Spring High School in 1944; attended Gordon Military College and Clemson College prior to entering the U.S. Army Air Corp Enlisted Service 1945-47.  He served […]

Barbara Cooper- North Augusta, SC

Barbara Cooper- North Augusta, SC

North Augusta, SC—Funeral Services for Mrs. Barbara Kays Cooper, 82, were conducted Sunday, April 3, 2002 at 3 o’clock from the Sweetwater Baptist Church. Dr. Paul W. Noe officiated. Interment in Sweetwater Cemetery. The family received friends at the Church Sunday afternoon from 1:30 until the hour of service. Barbara Kays Cooper died battling cancer on March 30, 2022, with her […]

A Suffrage for Suffrage

A Suffrage for Suffrage

All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. By Blaney Pridgen Suffrage is the right to vote in a political election.  In the worship or liturgy of some Christian […]

Is Jesus the Only Way to be Saved?

All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. By Sigrid Fowler ​The assertion that Jesus is the only way to be savedseems narrow, even uninformed to many these days. If you’re a Christian, ask […]

America – The New Colossus

America – The New Colossus

All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. Robert Scott The original definition of Colossus was just a giant statue, whose prototype was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the […]

“Ronnie” Owens Sr

“Ronnie” Owens Sr

C. “Ronnie” Owens, Sr. 78, of Murrell Rd. entered into rest on March 30, 2022.  Ronnie was born in Indian Head, Maryland as the son of the late T.B. Owens and Dorothy Murrell Owens. Mr. Owens was a self-employed painter and a member of the Johnston Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include: two daughters Sheri Hart, Nancy Mercer, […]