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William W. "Woody" Smith, 65, of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on September 6, 2022. Woody was born in Augusta, Ga as the son of Dorothy Doolittle Smith and Robert Lee Smith, Sr. Woody is survived by, sister Betty Jean (Rob) Wright, his nieces Julie S. (Bill) McCary, Anne Huseby, nephews Robert Lee Smith III, Scott (Joni) Young, great-nephews Dylan and Brayden McCary, Alex Huseby. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at The Clarke House of Saluda. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Friday, September 9, 2022, at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery, 1339 Columbia Rd. Johnston, SC 29832. The family will receive friends directly after the service....

Marcia Babb Baxley, loving mother, and best friend, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on August 16, 2022, at the age of 68. Marcia was born in Aiken, SC to the late Leroy and Opal Moore Babb. After graduating high school, she moved to Columbia, SC where she lived most of her life. In 2021, she relocated to North Augusta to be closer to her family. Marcia retired from the South Carolina Department on Aging where she assisted with education and training. Survivors include her daughter, Callie (Gantt) Huiet, sister Janis Lott, three grandchildren Baxley, Palmer and Sullivan Grace Huiet, niece Natalie Mathewson and great-nephew Spencer Lapointe. Marcia loved music, cooking,...

Patricia "Pat" Young Hammond was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. After a brief illness, she passed away at age 89 on July 14, 2022, at the Saluda Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Pat was born to Moffett and Ida Lee Young on February 18, 1933, in Bradley, SC. She attended Erskine College before marrying her husband, Jack and moving to Edgefield, SC in 1953. The next 68 years, she lived in Edgefield before enjoying a wonderful stay at Cumberland Village in Aiken, SC for the past year. Throughout her career, Pat worked as an administrative assistant at several companies in the county. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, shopping, planting flowers, watching sports, and...

Don Hallman, 83, of North Augusta, South Carolina, passed away on June 15, 2022, at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He was admitted on May 11, and while in the hospital his doctors discovered a rare infection in his brain. The neurologists and infectious disease specialists at Piedmont, along with numerous ICU nurses, worked tirelessly to treat the infection but were ultimately unable to cure this difficult condition. Don passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Donna, three children, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and his sister, Kay Strickland. Don Hallman was born on November 1, 1938 in Saluda County, South...

Floyd Charles Hegler Jr. 78, of Deason St. McCormick entered into rest on May 27th, 2022. Floyd was born as the son of the late Floyd Charles and Janie McMillan Hegler. Floyd was a Vietnam War Veteran and a retired superintendent for Matrix Construction Company. He was a member of Plum Branch Baptist Church and a member of Mine Lodge #117 for over 40 years. Floyd was predeceased by his wife Doris Reynolds Hegler. He is survived by: his son Charles Stacy Hegler, two grandsons Christopher and Benjamin Hegler. Graveside services will be held 11:00am Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Overbrook Cemetery, 303 S Mine St, McCormick, SC 29835 with Masonic Rites. Family will receive friends after the...

Clyde Marsh, 80 of Marsh Place Rd. died peacefully at MCG Hospital in Augusta, Georgia early on April 25, 2022, following a year of extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Simpson Marsh, Sr. and Wilma Swearingen Marsh, and his brother, William Simpson Marsh, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Diane Glover Marsh, and three sons in the Raleigh area: William Clyde Marsh (Patty), George Wesley Marsh (Catie), and Robert Darden Marsh (Allison). He is also survived by seven grandchildren: William Darden Marsh, Benjamin Kennington Marsh, Anna Scott Marsh, Samuel Charles Marsh, Nathaniel Wesley Marsh, Forrest Walker Marsh, and Graham Jackson Marsh. Clyde was a 1963 graduate...

Betty Strom Carey 95, wife of the late pastor Ira John Carey entered into rest on March 29, 2022. She was born in Edgefield, South Carolina as the daughter of the late Thaddeus Edd Strom and Bettie Quarles Strom. She is survived by her son, Dr. John E. Carey, wife Dr. Jennifer J. Adams, grandchildren Olivia, Victoria and Joseph of Sidney, Montana; and son, Dr. Robert I. Carey, grandchildren Maximillian, Helen, Elizabeth, and Lewellyn of Sarasota, Florida and wife Dr. Donna Schaller Carey of Augusta, Georgia. She is also survived by her sister, Peggy Davis, of Orlando, Florida, Sister-in-law, Jean Strom, of Edgefield. A private family graveside committal will be held at Eastview Cemetery...

Betty Strom Carey was born on the 28th day of January 1927 in Edgefield, South Carolina to Thaddeus Edd Strom and Bettie Quarles Strom. She was one of twelve (12) red-headed children: Brooker, Sallie, Helen, Lee, Heyward, Henry, Betty, Red, Roy, Harold, Peggy and Naomi. It was a loving family filled with laughter and home-cooked meals. The home at 404 Church Street often hosted many relatives, friends and travelers who were welcomed warmly. The annual Christmas Eve celebration with family and friends of the town, which almost always included Senator Strom Thurmond in attendance, were most cherished by Betty and the family. Betty graduated from Edgefield High School in 1944 where she...

James Carlton Rutland 80, of Mt. Calvary Rd., husband of Shirley Sizemore Rutland entered into rest on March 12, 2022. James was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of Lewie Maxwell Rutland and Olive Kirkland Rutland. He retired from Graniteville Company and was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. He was a very patriotic man who loved his family and loved to laugh. Survivors include: his wife Shirley, sons Darrin (Crystal) Rutland, Gary (Sarah) Rutland, three grandchildren Grant Rutland, Tripp Harrison and Emily Rutland along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three siblings, Lewis Maxwell Rutland, Janice Rutland Fulmer and John Oscar Rutland. Graveside service...

Robert C. "Rip" Johnson 80, of Penny Ln. Edgefield, SC husband of Betty D. Johnson, entered into rest on March 4, 2022. Mr. Johnson was born in North Augusta, SC as the son of the late Nora Lillian Renfroe and Horace C. Johnson. He was a retired maintenance associate at Augusta Gardens and a member of Republican Baptist Church. Survivors include: one daughter Cristy Roberson (Joshua), two sons Christopher and Jeffrey Johnson, three stepdaughters Dianne May (Rusty), Teresa Thompson (Tim), Ellen Meeker (Howie), one stepson Pat Barber (Lisa), one brother Ralph Johnson (Twiddle) one grandson Joseph Roberson, four step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Mr. Johnson was pre-deceased by...

Lonnie Earl Wilson Sr., 69, of Partridge Dr. Aiken, SC husband of 48 years to Olivia Corley Wilson entered into rest on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Lonnie was born in Johnston, SC and was the son of the late Clarence and Nancy A. Easler Wilson. He retired from SRS in 2009 as a senior computer specialist after having served in the US Navy aboard the submarine USS Finback as an electronics technician. Survivors include: his wife, son Lonnie "Skeet" Wilson Jr. (Karen), daughter Brandy Graham (Mike), grandchildren Brianna and Tyler Wilson, Christina Nelson, brothers Sammy Wilson (Sarah), Jimmy Wilson (Jan), sisters Jeanette Bryan, Nellie Ouzts, Becky Pugh, Doris Bryan (Arnold), Debbie Adams...

John Purvis McDowell, Sr. 92, of Edgefield, SC entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 29, 2022. There will be no services held at this time. Mr. McDowell was born in Edgefield, SC and was the son of the late Jesse Parker and Betty Lou Glausier McDowell. He was a retired textile worker for Greenwood Mills and a member of McKendree United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Jon McDowell, Jr. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home. Please share a memory or photo at www.edgefieldmercantilefh.com.

Martha Newton Gibson, 99, of Johnston, SC, wife of the late James W. Gibson, entered into rest on Saturday January 8, 2022. Mrs. Gibson was born January 7, 1923, in Charleston, SC, and was the daughter of the late Emerson Harvey Newton and Mary Kate Alexander Newton. She was a 1943 graduate of Winthrop College. She was a retired teacher, having taught in Aiken and Edgefield County schools. Martha was a long-time member of Harmony United Methodist Church where she was actively involved in many activities. Martha also had a love of music which led her to play the piano for many years at Harmony. Martha was involved with many community organizations through the years. Survivors include...

John H. "Jack" Reel, 90, of Aiken SC and formerly of Johnston SC, loving and devoted husband of 64 years to Peggy Morris Reel entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Graveside service were held Friday, December 3, 2021 at Mt. of Oives Cemetery, Johnston SC. Mr. Reel was born in Edgefield and was a son of the late William Wallace Reel, Sr. and Connie Crouch Reel. He was the retired owner of Reel's Shoes and previously worked for Coleman's and Phillip's Shoes in Aiken. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having proudly served in the Korean War, a member of Johnston First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, and a member of the Jack Reeves Sunday School class. In addition...

John H. "Jack" Reel, 90, of Aiken, SC and formerly of Johnston, loving and devoted husband of 64 years to Peggy Morris Reel entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Graveside Service will be held at 2 PM Friday, December 3, 2021, at Mt. of Olives Cemetery, Johnston, SC. The family will receive friends after the service at Johnston First Baptist Church fellowship hall. Mr. Reel was born in Edgefield, SC and was the son of William W. and Connie Crouch Reel. He was retired Owner of Reel's Shoes and previously worked for Coleman and Phillips Shoes in Aiken. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran Having served in the Korean War, a member of Johnston First Baptist Church where he served as a...

Teddie Jean Day Musgrave, 80 of East Wise St., Trenton, SC wife of Phil C. Musgrave, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Ebenezer Baptist Church with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks requested. Mrs. Musgrave was born in Aiken, SC and was the daughter of the late Gene and Enoree Jones Day. She was retired from Edgefield Public Schools and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, one son, Chuck Musgrave; one daughter, Margaret Green (Eddie); three grandchildren, Christine, Savannah, Charlotte Green; one...

Carol Ballew Seigler, 82, of Biscayne Dr., Lincolnton, GA wife of Andrew "Andy" Seigler entered into rest on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Services will be held at 11 AM Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Rehoboth Baptist Church,2896 Key Rd. Plum Branch, SC 29845, with burial in church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 14, 2021, from 5 to 7 PM at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home, 801 Columbia Rd., Edgefield, SC. Mrs. Seigler was born in Anderson, SC and was the daughter of the late Henry Austin and Juanita Bowen Ballew. She was a homemaker in North Augusta for many years while raising her five children. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and gardening. Upon entering the workforce, she...

George Thomas "Tommy" White, 71, of US Highway 378 West, McCormick, SC husband of Donna Strange entered into rest on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Services will be held at a later date. Mr. White was born in McCormick, SC and was the son of the late Robert Owens and Rassie Holcombe White. He was a retired Ironworker with SRS and with National Guard Company A 122 Engineering BN, he was an avid gardener, loved dirt track racing and loved his pets like family. Survivors include his wife, one son, Thomas Craig (D'Leigh) White; one daughter Kindall Strange; two grandchildren, Ariel (Travis) Register, and Haley Holloway; one great granddaughter, Gracie Rose Holloway; three sisters, Rhonda (Butch)...

Margaret Ann Holmes Noel, 90, of Yonce Pond Rd., Johnston, SC, entered into rest on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Services will be held Friday June 11, at 11 A.M. at Providence Baptist Church with burial to follow in Philippi Baptist Church Cemetery in Johnston, S.C. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 P.M. at Mercantile Funeral Home - Johnston Chapel, 384 Lee St., Johnston, SC 29832. Mrs. Noel was born in Johnston, SC and was the daughter of the late Charlie and Zilla Smyer Holmes. Margaret Ann graduated from Furman University in 1953 and was employed by SCE &G. She Married Everette Noel, Sr. in 1955 and was a housewife, homemaker, and devoted mother. She was a member of...

Dr. James Marion Hawk of Edgefield, SC died on Friday, May 21, 2021. A graveside service will be held at Pineview Memorial Garden in North Augusta, SC at 11:30 AM on Friday, May 28, 2021. Dr. Hawk was born in Springfield, GA on October 14, 1924, the second of three sons of John W. and Mary Elizabeth ("Maree") Hawk. Dr. Hawk graduated from Effingham Academy at 16 and attended Georgia Military Institute for one year before joining the U.S. Army in 1942 at 17. He rose to the rank of Sergeant in the U.S. Army in the European Theater of World War II. He was a survivor of the Battle of the Bulge and earned a Purple Heart for wounds suffered in France. When the war ended, SGT Hawk served as part...

Samuel Brian Benjamin, 57, of Hwy 246 N., Greenwood, SC enter into rest on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Graveside service will be held at 1 PM Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Bethlehem Community Cemetery, Coronaca, SC 29649. The family will receive friends after the service at the graveside. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks requested. Mr. Benjamin was born in Greenwood, SC and was the son of Anna Olivia Bolin Benjamin and the late Samuel Bruce Benjamin. He was a self-employed Florist and a member of First Baptist Church of Greenwood, SC. Survivors include his mother, one sister, Sandy Byrd. Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home is in charge of...