William O. “Billy” Doolittle, 83 husband of Jane Wieden Doolittle entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 24, 2023. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends after the service at the graveside. Billy was born in Edgefield, SC […]
Larry Lewis Yonce, 78, husband of Nina Sheppard Yonce entered into eternal rest with our Lord and Savior on June 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born and raised in Johnston, S.C. to the late Joseph W. Yonce, Jr. and Elizabeth Holmes Yonce. He graduated from Strom Thurmond High School in 1962 and Presbyterian College in […]
Laura Meredith Murphy passed away on June 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband Charles Murphy, daughters Suzanne Boyd (George), Meredith Gainey (Daniel), Kathy Prince (Brian) and grandchildren: Alex Stone, Ashley Stone, Amanda Prince, Charlie Prince, Bailey Gainey, and Lawson Gainey. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Raymond Meredith and Ruby […]
Genealogical Society v. Civic League dispute involves 2,500 family names — from Abney to Zimmerman A Continuing Special to the Advertiser By Katharine Walton [The following article announcing details on a public hearing appeared in the June 21st edition. Shortly after the weekly distribution, which began on June 21st, the Edgefield Advertiser learned that the public hearing […]
Inventory of archived items at Tompkins Library exhibits heft of Genealogical Society and Civic League accomplishments, the rift, the rivalry — and what’s been lost. A Continuing Special to the Advertiser By Katharine Walton Approaching the anniversary of the stunning pottery robbery — the well-executed heist of historic ceramics that sat high on the shelves of Tompkins Library — the 39 […]
By Sigrid Fowler 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. When I left off writing last week, I was at a loss for words to describe those […]
MODOC, S.C. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Project, in conjunction with several partners will celebrate the opening of the new fishing pier, handicap-accessible parking area and walkway by holding a youth fishing day, June 10 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Modoc Boat Ramp off Gilchrist Ferry […]
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. Two and a half years ago, this paper published my article about the derelict properties of Edgefield. Much […]
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. One of the charitable organizations well worth supporting is “Doctors Without Borders.” International in scope, it wasfounded in France in 1971 by doctors […]
William Frank Hall Jr., 61 of North Augusta, SC entered intorest on May 20, 2023. Frank was born in Aiken, SC as the son of Shirley and William Frank Hall, Sr. He was a textile mechanic. Frank is survived by his daughter Sandie (Brad) Markowitz, sons A.J. (Sarah) Hall and Spencer Hall, seven grandchildren, one brother […]