Raymond Kiefer Wicker

NEWBERRY, S.C. – Raymond Kiefer Wicker, 83, of Newberry, formerly of Chappells, died July 9, 2013. Born June 27, 1930 in Newberry, South Carolina, Ray was the son of the late Laurence David and Ruth Dominick Wicker. He lived in Newberry until his graduation from Newberry College in 1951. Upon his graduation, Ray became an […]

Amanda G. Evins

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Amanda Aminee Garrett Evins departed this life on Monday, July 8, 2013 at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga. Aminee was the last surviving daughter of the late Tandy and Cleora Garrett of Edgefield, S.C. Arrangements are incomplete.  

Ray Pickens Turner

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mr. Ray Pickens Turner, 81, of Columbia, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Born in Edgefield, South Carolina, November 22, 1931, he was a son of the late Anna Faulkner and Sidney Turner.  Ray was co-owner of Southern Builders and Realty, and spent 40 years of his professional life as a home builder […]

Clarence “Sonny” Higgins

GREENWOOD, S.C. – Clarence “Sonny” Higgins, 59, of 106 Holmes Road (Bell Place), husband of Linda Scott Higgins, died on Monday, July 1, 2013 at his home. Born in Edgefield, he was the son of the late Lonnie Higgins, Jr. and the late Julia Mae Gilliam Higgins. He retired from Greenwood Mills and was a member of Springfield Baptist […]

Billy Hopkins Sprayberry Sr.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Funeral service for Billy Hopkins Sprayberry Sr., 86, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2013 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. Mr. Sprayberry, known as “Sarge”, […]

James Galletly

CHERAW, S.C. – James “Jim” Wellington Galletly, 76, died Friday, June 28, 2013 in Raleigh, N.C.. Born in Columbia, S.C., he was the son of the late Wellington Oakman and Celestia Elizabeth Hunter Galletly. He was married to the late Janis Anne Wilkerson Galletly. He attended Clemson University and The University of South Carolina, earning a […]

A.H. Herron

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mr. A.H. Herron, 87, of Edgefield, died Sunday June 30, 2013 at University Hospital. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday July 2, 2013 at 11 A.M. at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home with visitation from 10 to 11 A.M. before the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Eastview Cemetery with […]

Richard Wayne Bledsoe

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mr. Richard Wayne Bledsoe, 54, of Wigfall St., died Friday at Aiken Regional Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be held Monday July 1, 2013 at 2 P.M. at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 P.M. before the service at the funeral home. Mr. Bledsoe […]

Dr. Walter Grady Bishop, Jr.

GREENWOOD, S.C. – Dr. Walter Grady Bishop, Jr., 76, resident of Thomson Circle passed away June 20, 2013 at the Hospice House in Greenwood, S.C. Born in Greenwood, SC Feb. 17, 1937 he was a son of the late Dr. Walter Grady Bishop and Martha Thurmond Bishop.  Dr. Bishop was a graduate of Greenwood High School, Davidson College, and […]

Lucille Leopard Stillwell

JOHNSTON, S.C. – Funeral Services for Mrs. Lucille Leopard Stillwell, age 91, will be held Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Johnston First Baptist Church at 3 pm. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the church from 2-3pm. Bland Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Mrs. Stillwell, widow of the […]