Blizzard Funeral Home

Mr. Donald Richard Jeffcoat, 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 27, 2023. Mr. Donald is the husband of Betty Jean Fulmer Jeffcoat. They have been married sixty-four years. He was the youngest of three sons born to the late John Monroe Jeffcoat and the late Nettie Hoover Jeffcoat. Mr. Donald has many nieces and nephews. Mr. Donald was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church where he served in many capacities. He retired as Maintenance Supervisor from Owens Corning in Aiken after more than thirty years of service. Mr. Donald enjoyed wood-working and all aspects of outdoor hunting and fishing/shrimping. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the 6th...

Mrs. Barbara Ann Williamson Rawls 85, entered into rest on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Mrs. Barbara is the widow of Richard Allen Rawls, Sr., they were married for 62 years. She is the mother of David Glen (the late Vickie) Rawls and the late Richard Allen Rawls, Jr. Mrs. Barbara is the Grandma of Justin Rawls, Taylor (Tyler) Forrest, Miranda Rawls, and Taya (William) Vereen. She is the great grandmother of Kamber Rawls, Karsyn Rawls, Palin Forrest, Zayden Vereen, and Paizlee Vereen. Mrs. Barbara is the daughter of the late James Brodice Williamson and the late Bernice Collum Williamson. She is the sister of Cheryl (Ray) Johnson, Brodie (Cindy) Williamson, Jr., and the late Winona (late...

Mrs. Loree Fallaw Kirkland, 96, went to her eternal home on Friday, July 21, 2023. Born in 1926 to the late Hammond Fallow and the late Salley Turner Fallaw. Loree is survived by her grandchildren: Paige Kirkland and his wife Aimee, Hayley Kirkland Yates and her husband Rodney, Garrett Kirkland, Brent Kirkland and his wife Angie, her greatgrandchildren: Hunter Kirkland, Kamrin Kirkland, Paxton Kirkland, Brianna Chavis and her husband Bobby, Brenna Kirkland, and Jack Kirkland, her daughter-in-law: Marsha Kirkland. Loree is also survived by two women who held a special place in her heart: Marsha Dement and Michele Burnett whom she loved like a granddaughter. She is preceded in death by her...

A Celebration of Life Service for Richard Henry Brinkley, Jr., 76, a resident of Presbyterian Community of Lexington, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church, 530 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC, with the Reverend Jana Creighton officiating. The family will greet friends at a reception in the fellowship hall immediately following the service. A private burial will be at Woodridge Memorial Park. Richard passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Born in Wagener, SC, to the late Richard Henry Brinkley, Sr., and the late Miriam Corbett Brinkley, he spent his entire childhood and youth in the town and frequently returned to visit the community he...

A Celebration of Life Service for Richard Henry Brinkley, Jr., 76, a resident of Presbyterian Community of Lexington, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church, 530 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC, with the Reverend Jana Creighton officiating. The family will greet friends at a reception in the fellowship hall immediately following the service. A private burial will be at Woodridge Memorial Park. Richard passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Born in Wagener, SC, to the late Richard Henry Brinkley, Sr., and the late Miriam Corbett Brinkley, he spent his entire childhood and youth in the town and frequently returned to visit the community he loved...

Teddy Tillman Rushton, 48, entered into rest on Monday, July 17, 2023. Teddy is the father of Tillman Campbell "T.C." Rushton and his wife Madie. He is the son of Charlotte Maxine Collins Hooks and the late Edward Rushton. Teddy is the brother of Carl Ruston and his wife the late Teresa, and Lillie Youngblood and her husband George "Noote". He has many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Teddy loved the outdoors, he especially enjoyed hunting. He enjoyed drinking beer and watching football. A service celebrating Teddy's life will be Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 4-6 pm at the home of T.C. Rushton. Condolences may be made to the Rushton family at

Rev. Albert L. Brodie, Jr. 90, went to be with Jesus in his eternal home, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Mr. Al was born in Perry, SC. He was the son of Albert L. "Doc" and Susan "Susie" E. Salley Brodie. Mr. Al was the brother of the late Wade M. Brodie and his wife Sylvia of Aiken, the late Amelia Ann and her husband the late Raymond Henderson, and Susan Elizabeth Sanders and her husband the late Don Sanders of Stone Mountain, GA. Mr. Al is the father of Christopher "Chris" G. Brodie of Perry, Tracy V. Brodie of Columbia, and Michael B. (Tammy) Brodie of Salisbury, NC. He is the grandfather of Cody Brodie and his wife Amy, Alysha Brodie and her fianc? Kurt Williams, Crystal Brodie,...

Peggy Davis Yon, 88, beloved wife of the late Earl Yon, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. A long-time resident of New Holland, she was a devout and faithful member of Rocky Springs Baptist Church. She served as Senior Adult Sunday School Teacher for many years until her health declined. Peggy is survived by her children: Earl Stanley Yon Sr. (Joyce), Elizabeth Ann Yon Stoker (Rick), and the late Mark Steven Yon (Debra). Her grandchildren: Stacey Y. Wood (Russ), Earl "Skee Bo" Yon, Jamie Stoker, Nick Stoker (Kristen) Shelly Yon, and Joshua Yon (Samantha), eight great grandchildren along with two more to arrive later this year, five great great...

Mrs. Eloise Davis Martin, 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Mrs. Martin was born in Orangeburg County, the daughter of the late Archie Clifton Davis and the late Estelle Williams Davis. She is preceded in death by an infant brother, her husband Brian Vincent Martin, her brothers: Jack Davis and Archie C. Davis, her sisters: Virginia Hoover Still and Iva Mae Jeffcoat, and her granddaughter: Ashley Ryan Gibson. Mrs. Martin is survived by her three daughters: Mrs. Mary Ruth Martin Long (Danny) of Gaston, SC, Ms. Cynthia "Cyndy" Faye Martin of Lexington, SC, and Mrs. Lorranie "Lorrie" Martin Pack (Gerald) of Williston, SC. Her sister: Pasty Stevenson (Sam)...

Mr. Johnny "Buddy" Ervin Nunn, 67, entered into rest, Sunday, June 4, 2023. Buddy is the husband of Scarlett Poole Nunn, they have been married for 33 years. He is the loving father of Anthony Nunn and his wife Vangee, Alexandria "Alleigh" Nunn, and the late Austin Nunn. Buddy is the grandfather "Pa" of Brenna Nunn, Josh Nunn, Gaige Nunn, Derrick Nunn, and Garrick Kelly. He is the brother of Debbie Ryals and her husband the late Robert. He is the son of the late Johnnie H. Nunn and the late Bobbie D. Nunn. He is the nephew of Jimmy and Lois Derrick. Buddy is the son-in-law of Vondell Poole and the late Ira B. "Pedro" Poole. He is the brother-in-law of Sherry and Steve Barton, Pamela and...

Mr. Milledge Davis Shull, Jr., 92, entered into rest on Friday, May 19, 2023. Davis is the husband of Betty Lou Ward Shull. They were married fifty-seven years. He is the father of Kevin D. Hutchenson and his wife Chris of Melbourne, FL, Keith W. Hutchenson and his wife Maria of Lincoln University, PA, Davis "Davie" J. Shull and his wife Patty of New Holland, and the late Stephen Edgar Shull. Davis is the grandfather of Kimberly Denise Boucher and her husband Steve, Kasci D. Pelucarte and her husband Thomas, Dwight K. Hutchenson and his wife Holly, Amanda Schaffers and her husband Chris, Alexandros Polyzos, Dakota Ray Hunter and his wife Maggie, Ashley Nicole Morris and her wife Shawna,...

Mr. Marvin Lonnie Baughman, 91, entered into rest Saturday, May 6, 2023. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Baldricks Foundation - https://www.stbaldricks.org/donate/participant/1106785/2023?amount=50&donation_type=donate_once. Visitation will Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Blizzard Funeral Home Chapel and the funeral service will be at 2:00 pm also in the chapel. Burial will follow at Wagener Cemetery.

Mr. Gary William Leach 83, entered into rest Sunday, April 30, 2023. William is the husband of Ramona Ann McCartha Leach. They were married for 34 years. He is the father of Gary William Leach, Jr., Kenneth Gerald Leach, Calvin Dean Leach and his wife Rebecca, Anthony Dwayne Leach, Mike Medders and his wife Doris, and Jody Medders and his wife Donna. He is the Granddaddy of 11 and great granddaddy of 15. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Blizzard Funeral Home Chapel and the Funeral Service will be at 2:00 pm also in the chapel. Burial will follow at New Holland Cemetery.

Mr. James "Jim" Anthony Marfino, 61, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Jim is the husband of Lisa Joann Christopher Marfino. They have been married 40 years. He is the father of Lisa Michelle Marfino Williams and her husband Jermaine, the late Fabian Glen Christopher and Stephen Ray Christopher. Jim is the grandfather of Nevaeh Grace Williams, Jaymi Lee Wright, Madison Nicole Christopher, Mary LeAnn Christopher, Lil Stevie Christopher, and Taylor Gail Christopher. Jim was born in Trenton, New Jersey to Elizabeth "Betty" Laball Marfino and Joseph Edward Marfino. He is the brother of Michael Joseph Marfino and his wife Martha Jane. Jim is the brother-in-law of the late...

Mrs. Lula Bell Cooper Senn, 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 10, 2023. Lula is the loving mother of Buster Gleaton and his wife Cindy, Ricky Gleaton, Sr. and his partner Linda Smith, Gail Hair and her husband Mike, and Cindy Jeffcoat and her husband Johnny, Jr. She is the Granny of 16, great Granny of 30, and great great Granny of 4. Lula is the daughter of the late Annie Lula Cooper the late Raymond Cooper. She is the last living sibling of 7. Mrs. Lula's family was extremely important to her. She was blessed to be actively involved with 4 generations. She was a member of Rocky Grove Baptist Church. Lula loved her fur babies. Visitation will be 6-8 pm on...

MSgt Robert "Bob" Everette Gates, USAF, (Ret.), 79, entered into rest Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Robert is the husband of Alice Marie Brazell Gates. They have been married for 60 years. He is the father of Tamela Gates Sneath (David), Cynthia Gates, and Krista Gates Schnabel (Steve). Robert is the grandfather of 23 and great grandfather of 6. He is the brother of Jesse Morgan Gates (Abbie), Mary Salley (the late Carl), the late Patricia Quattlebaum, and the late George Gates, Jr. Robert is the son of late Mildred Holsonback Gates Nunn and the late George Lawrence Gates. Robert served in the U. S. Air Force as an Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman and retired as a MSgt. He thoroughly...

Mrs. Ellie Iola Walton Hoover, 90, went home to be with Jesus, Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Mrs. Ellie is the wife of the late Henry Charlie Hoover. She is the mother of Connie Hoover, Ronnie (Bonnie) Hoover, Leslie (Kathy) Hoover, Bertie Hoover, and the late Nathan (Ann) Hoover. Visitation will be 1-2 pm on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Pelion Church of the Nazarene. Funeral Service will be at 2 pm also in the church sanctuary. Condolences may be made to the Hoover family online at www.blizzardfuneralhome.com

Wagener - Mrs. Beulah Ruth Brazell Hughes, 92, entered into rest on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Mrs. Ruth is the mother of Mitch Hughes, Jennifer Renee DiMauro, the late Randy Hughes, and the late Mark Hughes. She is the grandmother 7, and great grandmother of 6. She is the wife of the late James Morris Hughes. Visitation will be 6-8 pm on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at the chapel of Blizzard Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Funeral Service will at 2 pm on Friday, February 17, 2023 also in the chapel. Burial will follow the service at Wagener Cemetery.

North - Mrs. Betty Jean Hutto Williamson, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Mrs. Betty is the loving wife of Belvin Williamson, Sr. She is the mother of Belvin "Butch" Williamson, Jr. and his wife Sheryl and Brian Lee "Opie" Williamson and his wife Crystal. Mrs. Betty is the grandmother of Bryson Guy Williamson, Caroline Elizabeth Williamson, Trust Lee Williamson, and Shepherd North Williamson. She is the sister of Mary Fabrizio and her husband Alfred, Pat Allan Hutto and his wife Gloria, the late Jackie Hutto, the late Tommie Hutto and his wife Lizzie Jean, and the late Pansy Ruth Hutto. Mrs. Betty is the daughter of the late Lizzie Anna Rushton Hutto and the...

David Cebron Jeffcoat, 71, entered into rest, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 David was the father of Valarie Ann Jeffcoat Smith and her husband Larry. He was the grandfather of Madison Smith-Manzer and Kaitlyn Smith, and he was the great grandfather of Noah Manzer and Jake Manzer. David was the brother of the late Marcia Lynn Jeffcoat. He was the son of the late Marjorie Corbett and Cebron Jeffcoat. David was a veteran of the US Army. He was a truck driver and he enjoyed muscle cars. A graveside service will be Friday, February 24, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Rocky Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 332 Rocky Grove Rd., Salley. SC. Visitation will follow in the church fellowship hall. Condolences...

Mrs. Jean Harrison Blackmon Matheson, 88, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 14, 2022. Mrs. Jean was born in York County of South Carolina to the late John Jay Blackmon and the late Floride Harrison Nims Blackmon. She has been married for 66 years to E. J. "Bubba" Matheson, Jr. Mrs. Jean is the mother of Jay Matheson, Jeffrey Matheson whose wife is Laurianne, and Judson Matheson. She is the grandmother of Cory Matheson and his wife Kellie, and Cay Castle Cruz. Mrs. Jean graduated from Erskine College. She became a High School English Teacher and later a Librarian at Wagener Elementary until her retirement. She was an enthusiastic Sunday School Teacher and an active member of Wagener...