Alice Burgess Miller, 92, of Chapin, SC wife of the late William H. "Billy" Miller, Sr. entered into rest on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Due to COVID-19 Private Family Services will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Graniteville, SC. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Mrs. Miller was born in Foxtown, SC and was the daughter of the late Jesse and Lettie Fox Burgess. She was a retired Daycare worker. Survivors include her three children, Nancy (Eugene) Boling, Butch (Thelma) Miller, and Gloria (Bill) Smith; one sister, Hazel Pardue; one brother, Ed Burgess; eight grandchildren; and fifteen great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children...

Dr. William R. Murphy of Still Hopes Retirement Home, West Columbia, SC, husband of Frances (Pat) Murphy, died Monday January 25, 2021. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Nannie Belle Davis and Jett Ezekiel Murphy as well as his brothers Dr. Randolph Murphy and Ralph Murphy. Bill was born May 20, 1925 in El Dorado, Arkansas. After graduating high school in El Dorado, Bill attended the Hutchin's School, the College of the University of Chicago from 1941-1943, earning a bachelor's degree in philosophy. He then served as a medic in the United States Army in the Philippines, Okinawa, and Korea. Bill obtained his premedical degree in 1945 from the University of Chicago, his Bachelor...

Mr. Jack A Hamilton, Sr, 77, died January 24, 2021. Jack was preceded in death by the love of his life, Judith L. Hamilton. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, January 28th at 11:00 a.m. at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery in Johnston, SC. Jack was a golf pro for many years at various clubs but most notably he served as the first golf pro at Pine Ridge Country Club, Edgefield, SC. In addition to his beloved Judith, he was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur P. Hamilton and Irene M. Hamilton. Jack leaves behind his sons, Jack A. Hamilton, Jr. (Angelle) and Alexander R. Hamilton (Donna). He was a loving Papa to Reily, Graves and Mary Judith Hamilton. Nicholas and...

Miriam Mathis "Noochie" Morgan, 90 of Martintown Rd. Edgefield, SC entered into rest on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Republican Baptist Church Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks requested. Mrs. Morgan was born in Edgefield, SC and was the daughter of the late Walter Bland, Sr. and Florence McKie Mathis. She was retired from Monsanto and a member of Republican Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Phillip Keith, Jr. (Irene) Morgan, and Randy Lee (Tammy) Morgan; two daughters, Barbara M. (Marion) Davis, and Michelle Morgan; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren;...

Richard H. "Pete" Scott, 73, of Meeting St. Rd., Edgefield, SC husband of the Sherryl Chrisco Scott entered into rest on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Little Stevens Creek Baptist Church, with burial in church cemetery. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks requested. Mr. Scott was born in Aiken, SC and was the son of the late H.C. "Dick" and Elizabeth Rice Scott. He was a retired Landscaper, Farmer, and a US Navy Veteran. He was a member of Little Stevens Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mary K. Scott, and Hannah E. (Michael) Lee; and one granddaughter,...

Eva Lyon Holmes, born on April 23, 1923, in Edgefield County and daughter of the late Mary and Matthew Daniel Lyon, went to be with her heavenly father on December 20, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Lewis Frontis Holmes for over 50 years. She was a graduate of Winthrop being awarded a degree in biology. A lifelong Christian, she was an active member of the Episcopal Church of the Ridge. Active in her community, she was a former teacher and served for many years on the Edgefield County Library Board. Her expertise in gardening and flower arranging was acknowledged by having the repeat blooming Evan Lyon Holmes hydrangea to carry her name. Many gardens in the Southeast are now...

Eva Lyon Holmes, born on April 23, 1923, in Edgefield County and daughter of the late Mary and Matthew Daniel Lyon, went to be with her heavenly father on December 20, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Lewis Frontis Holmes for over 50 years. She was a graduate of Winthrop being awarded a degree in biology. A lifelong Christian, she was an active member of the Episcopal Church of the Ridge. Active in her community, she was a former teacher and served for many years on the Edgefield County Library Board. Her expertise in gardening and flower arranging was acknowledged by having the repeat blooming Evan Lyon Holmes hydrangea to carry her name. Many gardens in the Southeast are now...

Eva Lyon Holmes, born on April 23, 1923, in Edgefield County and daughter of the late Mary and Matthew Daniel Lyon, went to be with her heavenly father on December 20, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Lewis Frontis Holmes for over 50 years. She was a graduate of Winthrop being awarded a degree in biology. A lifelong Christian, she was an active member of the Episcopal Church of the Ridge. Active in her community, she was a former teacher and served for many years on the Edgefield County Library Board. Her expertise in gardening and flower arranging was acknowledged by having the repeat blooming Evan Lyon Holmes hydrangea to carry her name. Many gardens in the Southeast are now...

Margaret Willing Bryan, 92, of Edgefield, SC wife of the late Cecil B. Bryan, Jr., entered into rest on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Little Stevens Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Bryan was born in Aiken, SC and was the daughter of the late John and Mary Rhoden Willing. She was retired from Crest Manufacturing Co. and was a member of Berea Baptist Church. Survivors include one brother, David (Martha) Willing; one brother-in-law, Alvin (Peggy) Bryan; one sister-in-law, Virginia Bryan Gilchrist; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Berea Baptist Church c/o Emma Covar, 508 Bausket St., Edgefield, SC...

Marjorie Wright Smith, 85, wife of the late James P. Smith passed away on December 3, 2020. A Graveside Service will be held at 1 PM Monday, December 7, 2020 at Mt. of Olives Cemetery in Johnston, SC. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks requested. She was born in Johnston, SC and was the daughter of the late Luther S. and Kathleen B. Wright. Her 42-year career began two years before her graduation from Johnston High School in Johnston, SC from which she graduated as class valedictorian. Her career included service with the following affiliated companies: Southern Bell in Johnston, SC and Columbia, SC, BellSouth Corporation, BellSouth Mobility and BellSouth...

Marvin Eugene Easler, 79, of Crest Rd., Edgefield, SC husband of Martha Gantt Easler entered into rest Sunday, October 18, 2020. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 AM Friday, October 23, 2020 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery, 1305 Columbia Rd., Johnston, SC. The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks requested. Mr. Easler was born in Spartanburg, SC and was the son of the late Hubert and Louise Martin Easler. He was a retired Investigator for the Edgefield County Sherriff's Office with some 30 years of service, and a member of Lighthouse Fellowship Church. Survivors include his wife; one...

Bessie Wilson Logue, 94, of Hwy 378 E., Edgefield, SC wife of the late William S. Logue passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday September 29, 2020 with her family by her side. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Little Stevens Creek Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks requested. Mrs. Logue was born December 9, 1925 in the Bachman Chapel community of Prosperity, SC, she was the daughter of the late Hayne and Janie Vaughn Wilson. Bessie was a faithful member of Little Stevens Creek Baptist Church, a member of the Eastern Star, and was retired from SCN Bank. She loved singing...

Robert Ira Tripp, 58, of Lakeview Dr., Johnston, SC, husband of Tricia Clark Tripp entered into rest on Friday, September 25, 2020. A Graveside Service will be held at 2 PM Monday, September 28, 2020 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery in Johnston, SC. The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks requested. Mr. Tripp was born in Mountain View, Calif. and was the son of George and Mabel Wilson Tripp. He was a Union Carpenter and a Christian. Survivors include his wife; his parents; three sons, Glenn, David, and Scott Tripp; one brother, Brian (Gayle) Tripp; one sister, Susan (Tim) Davies; his...

Ira Davis "Sonny" Bledsoe, 80, of Johnston, SC, husband of Wynell Holsonback Bledsoe entered into rest on Sunday, August 30, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery in Johnston, SC. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks requested. Mr. Bledsoe was born in Edgefield County and was the son of the late Rufus Clyde and Nellie Bledsoe. He was a retired Textile worker and a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife; one son, Charles Davis (Tracy) Bledsoe; one daughter, Grace Helen (Jeff) Rienzo; three grandchildren, Taylor and Peighton Rienzo and Hunter Moore; and one...

Ethel Hammond Crawford, 64, wife of the late Richard Crawford entered into rest August 12, 2020. Graveside Services will be held at 2 PM Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery, 1305 Columbia Rd., Johnston, SC 29832. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks requested. Mrs. Crawford was born in Greenwood, SC and was the daughter of the late Collier and Eloise Rowe Hammond. She was a retired textile worker. Survivors include three daughters, Christie (Kevin) Arledge, Kelly Carson, and Brandi Doolittle; one sister, Becky Lawton; six grandchildren, Brandon Able, Logan Carson, Kaitlyn, Kayla, Kyle Mosley, and Brianna Doolittle. She was...

Elizabeth Barber Steadman, 89, wife of the late Dr. Richard A. "Dick" Steadman, Sr. went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 12, 2020. Graveside Services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery, 1305 Columbia Rd. Johnston, SC 29832. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks are requested. Mrs. Steadman was a native of Fairfax, SC and the daughter of the late Thomas Porter, Sr and Ollie Stallings Barber. She was a Homemaker and a member of Grace UMC. Survivors include four children, Richard A. Steadman, Jr. (Sarah), Mark S. Steadman (Margie), Laura S. Barnett (Ben), and Mary Louise S. Smith (Kenneth); one brother, George H....

Elizabeth Barber Steadman, 89, wife of the late Dr. Richard A. "Dick" Steadman, Sr. went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 12, 2020. Graveside Services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery, 1305 Columbia Rd. Johnston, SC 29832. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks are requested. Mrs. Steadman was a native of Fairfax, SC and the daughter of the late Thomas Porter, Sr and Ollie Stallings Barber. She was a Homemaker and a member of Grace UMC. Survivors include four children, Richard A. Steadman, Jr. (Sarah), Mark S. Steadman (Margie), Laura S. Barnett (Ben), and Mary Louise S. Smith (Kenneth); one brother, George H....

Elizabeth Barber Steadman, 89, wife of the late Dr. Richard A. "Dick" Steadman, Sr. went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 12, 2020. Graveside Services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery, 1305 Columbia Rd. Johnston, SC 29832. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks are requested. Mrs. Steadman was a native of Fairfax, SC and the daughter of the late Thomas Porter, Sr and Ollie Stallings Barber. She was a Homemaker and a member of Grace UMC. Survivors include four children, Richard A. Steadman, Jr. (Sarah), Mark S. Steadman (Margie), Laura S. Barnett (Ben), and Mary Louise S. Smith (Kenneth); one brother, George H....

Charles J. "Charlie" Turner, 72, of Brentwood Place NE, Aiken, SC entered into rest on Monday, June 29, 2020 at his residence A Private Graveside Service will be held at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Turner was born in Columbia, SC. and was the son of the late John Paul and Betty Hersey Turner. He was a retired Cosmetologist, a Veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member of Bel-Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include one sister, Pamela J. Freeman; and one nephew, Clayton Freeman. He was predeceased by his Partner, Terry Shaffer. Memorials may be made to Epworth Children's Home, 2900 Millwood Ave., Columbia, SC 29205. Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home is in charge of...

William Sebastian "Bill" Logue,96, of Hwy 378 East, Edgefield, SC, husband of Bessie Wilson Logue passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side. A Private Service will be held at Little Stevens Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Logue was born in Edgefield, SC and was the son of the late Joe Frank and Annie Lee Owdom Logue, he was the last surviving sibling of 5 brothers and 1 sister. He was a retired Cattle Farmer and a WWII Merchant Marine veteran. He was also the oldest living member of Little Stevens Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Bill was very active in the Masons for 60 plus years. He served as a Master Mason and was also a member of the Eastern Star, along with his wife Bessie....

Mary Preston Matheny, resident of Saluda Nursing and Rehab Center for over fourteen years, died on March 15, 2020. She was born on November 1, 1942, the daughter of J. Gilliam and Cornelia Herlong Matheny, both deceased. She was also predeceased by a baby brother. Mary was a member of Harmony UMC. Mary Preston graduated from Strom Thurmond High School in 1962 and began her life as a gardener who never saw a plant, she didn't want to cultivate, Those passing her home on the Edgefield-Johnston Highway grew accustomed to seeing her outside digging, mulching, pruning or watering her many beds, She delighted in sharing plants and receiving her attention. In 2005, she was forced by the disease...