George Tillman Swearingen

BISHOPVILLE, S.C. – Mr. George Tillman Swearingen, age 80, died June 19, 2013 in Bishopville, SC.  He was born July 20, 1932, a native of Trenton, SC, son of the late Dorothy Swearingen Toney and George Tillman Swearingen.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Bobbie Swearingen Smith. George was a graduate of Trenton High School.  He then attended Clemson University graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Animal […]

Waeland Peeples

BATESBURG, S.C. – Waeland Peeples, 17, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 22, at First Baptist Church of Batesburg with interment in Ridge Crest Memorial Park Cemetery with SCARNG Chaplain Col. Steve Shugart officiating. Active pallbearers are Dalton Peeples, Devon Peeples, William Janney, Michael Rodriquez, Dalton Oswalt, […]

Burrel Thomas Boatwright

JOHNSTON, S.C. – Mr. Burrel Thomas Boatwright, 62, of Johnston, husband of Lalla Greneker Boatwright, died Tuesday. A Graveside Service will be held Monday June 24, 2013 at 11 A.M. at Mt. of Olives Cemetery in Johnston, S.C. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery. Mr. Boatwright was a native of […]

Louise Johns Bryan

JOHNSTON, S.C. – Louise Johns Bryan, 75, of 1565 Pencreek Rd. died Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Hospice Care of the Piedmont. Born in Allendale County and a daughter of the late Mack and Irene Platts Johns, she was the wife of Fred Allen Bryan. Mrs. Bryan was a former employee of Knight Industries and […]

Barry Roger Sharrock

COLUMBIA, S.C. –  The funeral service for Barry Roger Sharrock will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2013, at Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church, 170 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29210, where Barry was a member of the Vestry and the Choir. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. the same day […]

Louise W. Puckett

GREENWOOD, S.C. – Louise Walker Trotter Puckett, 91, went to her heavenly rest Thursday, June 13, 2012 at HospiceCare of Piedmont in Greenwood, SC. She was born in Edgefield, SC, May 29, 1922, the oldest of three children and the only daughter of the late Tom and Everlean Peterson Walker. She was preceded in death by both brothers. […]

Pierce Michael Turner

LANGLEY, S.C. – Mr. Pierce Michael “Mike” Turner, 69, of Langley, beloved husband of 18 years to Mrs. Tonya Broome Turner, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Born in Edgefield County and a resident of Aiken County for the past 18 years, he was a son of the late Pierce “Babe” and Elizabeth “Diddy” […]

Juanita (Mickey) Powell Matthews

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. – Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Juanita (Mickey) Powell Matthews, age 82, will be held Monday, June 10, 2013 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park, Johnston, SC. at 11am. The family will receive friends at Bland Funeral Home, Johnston, Sunday afternoon, June 9, from 5-7 pm. Mrs. Matthews, a native of Johnston, died on […]

Nelson G. Smith

JOHNSTON, S.C. – Mr. Nelson G. (Peanut) Smith, 81, of Calhoun St., husband of the late Lillie Vaughan Smith, died Tuesday June 4, 2013 at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 11 A.M. at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home with burial in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park in Edgefield. Mr. Smith […]

Mozel Smith

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mr. Mozel Smith, 80, of Dogwood Lane, entered into rest June 2, 2013 at his residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Mr. Smith, a native of Edgefield County was a member of Springfield Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Moore Smith; three sons, Moses Smith, Edgefield, SC; William Bland, Lanham, […]