Chaplain Major William Beaver (under canopy) was guest speaker. Photo by Winston Boddie While Memorial Day weekend unofficially marks the start of summer, a time for backyard barbecues and family gatherings, we must never lose sight of the profound significance behind this day. Memorial Day is, in essence, the most expensive holiday we celebrate as a […]
Ralph Harrill McFarland of Trenton, South Carolina passed away on May 13, 2024, at the age of 86. Ralph was born on August 10,1937, in Ellenboro, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Paul Angus McFarland and Dorothy Harrill McFarland Livingston and brother of the late Robert Angus McFarland. He is survived by his daughters Kim McFarland Padgett, Shannon McFarland Maddox (Robert), and Rhonda McFarland Baker (Kevin). Ralph is survived by his sisters Sarah (Milton) […]
David Reid Smith, 70 husband of Jan Corley Smith of Edgefield entered into rest on May 12, 2024. David was born in Spartanburg, SC as the son of the late Doris and Boyce Smith Jr. David was a retired pharmacist and a member of Gilgal Baptist Church where he was a deacon. It was well known that […]
Anthony “Tony” Wade Corley, 61 husband of Mary Smith Corley of Edgefield entered into rest on May 8, 2024. Tony was born in Greenwood, SC as the son of Joyce Turner Corley and the late A. Lionel Corley. He was the former owner of OMC Fabrication and was a retired welding instructor for the S.C. Department of Corrections in Trenton, […]
Betty Berry Crain, 83 of Johnston, SC entered into rest on May 2, 2024. Betty was born in Edgefield, SC as the daughter of the late Pansy Hoover Berry and Elzie Berry. She worked as a general maintenance associate for Crouch Reality. Betty is survived by her children Bubba Crow (Lila), Pam Williams (Melvin), Beckey Langford (Eddie), […]
By Blaney Pridgen 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. There is a rot at the core of our nation’s foundation. Party identification of both the candidates and […]
By Robert Scott 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. Last week, I wrote about how my Danube River cruise with its planned 2 ½-hour stay in Novi Sad, Serbia, […]
This photo was taken at 3:08 in the afternoon, April 8, 2024, on the square in Edgefield, the day of the eclipse. In the reflection below the sun is the 3/4 moon shape, the real look at the eclipse. Advertiser photo April 8,2024, was the day of the Eclipse, when the moon crossed over the sun to form […]
Billy Wayne Nash, 67 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on April 30,2024. Billy was born in Aiken, SC as the son of the late Shirley J. Higgenbottom Nash and Billy Joe Nash. Billy was a heavy equipment operator for Log Creek Timber Company and was of the Baptist faith. Billy is survived by his children Jessica […]
MILTON, DE – G. Linda Rikard, 75, of Milton, DE, passed away on April 12 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s. Dr Rikard graduated from Winthrop University with a BS in Physical Education in 1970. She continued her studies at the University of Georgia earning an M.Ed in 1972. In 1979 she was awarded an Ed.D. in Administration and Curriculum Development […]