The Times and Democrat

Wagener - Mrs. Emma Gleaton McLane, 88, entered into rest on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Mrs. Emma is the loving wife of the late Joel Henry McLane. She is the aunt of Ricky Gleaton and his wife Kathy, Nancy Gartman and her husband Daniel, and Beverly Giles. She is the sister of the late Jack Gleaton. Her special friends are Marvin Baughman and Al Brodie. She has many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Emma attended Freewill Baptist Church. She retired from Swansea Manufacturing where she worked as an Inspection Supervisor. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association 701 Gervais Street, Suite 150 PMB #150 Columbia, SC 29201, the American Diabetes...

Steven Norris Harmon entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 10, 2021, after a brief illness. A worship service celebrating his life will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Columbia with a graveside service following at 2:00 p.m. at the Bowman Memorial Cemetery in Bowman, SC. As the son of the late Lewis and Fay Harmon, Steven was a lifelong resident of Lexington County born at Liverman Hospital in Lexington. He and his wife, Deidre Weathers Harmon, met while they were students at Clemson University. They shared 47 wonderful years of marriage, operating as a team as they approached life together. For the...

Aubrey Glenn Jones, 78, of Santee, SC, went to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Friday, October 8, 2021. Born July 21, 1943, he was the son of the late Thomas Bair Jones and Mammie Wiles Jones. He was a master mechanic with many God given talents. Surviving are his wife, Johnnie Griffin Jones, daughter, Melissa Jones Ardis (Randy), brothers Tommy Jones (Harriett), Malcolm Jones (Rosemary), sisters Joan Jones Chance and Frances Jones Smith, a daughter-in-law Janice Wolfe, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grands. Aubrey was predeceased by his son, Jeffrey Glenn Jones, a brother John William Jones, sister-in-law, Deloris Jones, and brothers-in-law Herbert Smith and L.C. Chance. Aubrey...

Mrs. Elizabeth "Genie" Williamson, 72, of Cordova, SC, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Marion Smith Steedly. She retired from Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, SC and was a member of Double Branch Church. She enjoyed Seek-A-Word puzzles, and watching football, especially the South Carolina Gamecocks. She loved her Gamecocks! Survivors include her husband of almost 51 years, Carroll Wesley Williamson; children, Lisa Kimberly Williamson and David Carroll Williamson; sister, June Cope; brothers, Eddie Steedly and Chris Steedly, as well as several nieces and nephews. The visitation will be on...

Florence E. West (Radford) Renau Age 90 of Canton and formerly of Eutawville, SC, passed away peacefully Friday September 24, 2021, in the Inn at Belden Village. She was born July 13, 1931, in Terrytown, GA to the late Otis Lee and Florida Alice (Turner) Radford. Florence was a resident of South Carolina for more than 50 years where she enjoyed the southern lifestyle. She was an avid golfer and an accomplished gardener. She was a member of the Church of the Lakes and a former member of the Historic Church of the Epiphany in Eutawville, SC. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Renau in 2015; two sisters, Paula Lipsey and Mary Awbrey; one brother, Marshall Radford. Florence is...

James Jackson, son of the late Reverend Leroy Jackson and Farie Bell Scott Jackson, was born on October 15, 1933, in Aiken County, South Carolina. He departed this life on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. James at an early age, accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Personal Savior and joined the Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Aiken, SC. He was a Deacon, a member of the Senior Choir, Trustee Board, Masonic Order, Cemetery Committee, and Sunday School Teacher. James was united in holy matrimony to Marguerite Williams Jackson (Trenton, SC), until his departure. To this union four children were born. Farie Tina Jackson, James Hiram Jackson,...

Frances B. Hiatt (Frankie) 72, of Bamberg, SC, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Frankie was born August 1, 1949, the daughter of Carl Eugene Burbage and Pearl Elizabeth Bunch Burbage. Frankie was retired from the state, after working many years with the Barnwell Health Department. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading, and watching old movies. Frankie enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren and her great grandson. Surviving include a granddaughter, Courtney Hiatt and her fiance, Ray Hall of Lexington, SC and a grandson, Brandon Hiatt and his girlfriend, Lizzie Chudd of Hinesville, Georgia, aunts Linda Duffie (E.O.), Santee, and Dolly Bessinger...

Mr. James Alvin "Jim" Rozier, Sr., 67, of Brookwood Drive near Hampton, died early Sunday morning, September 19, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Rozier was born May 23, 1954 in Orangeburg, a son of the late Alvin Wilcox Rozier, Jr. and Sarah Jones Rozier. He worked in rigging where he was a crane supervisor at Savannah River Plant, retiring after 36 years of service. He was a member of Ghents Branch Baptist Church and attended Varnville First Baptist Church. He was a Mason and a member of Blackville Masonic Lodge. Surviving is his wife Bonnie Marie Moseley Rozier of Hampton; daughters Cindi R. Williams and husband Wayne of Orangeburg, Heather Rozier of Cordova, Courtney Ginn of Hampton and...

Jefferson Davis Wiggins Jr., 58 of Summerville, SC entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Born February 21, 1963, Jeff was the son of the late Jefferson Davis Sr. and Frances Whetsell Wiggins. Jeff was the loving husband of Sarah Bogardus Wiggins. Jeff was devoted to his children, family, and friends. Jeff was a graduate of Holly Hill Academy and Clemson University. He was an insurance and real estate broker. Jeff was passionate about all things outdoors. He was happiest when he was with his family and friends while hunting and working on the family farm in Eutawville. Surviving are his wife Sarah, their three children, Davis, Sutherland, and Dalton Grace, a...

Martha Scott Hoole, 80, of 2939 Ninety Six Highway, Ninety Six, SC, wife of William "Billy" Harold Hoole, Jr., died Friday, September 3, 2021 at her home. Born in Cope, SC on November 3, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Frances Turner Scott and James Murray Scott. Martha was a graduate of Edisto High School in Cordova and received a Certificate in Secretarial Science from Lander College. She and Billy owned and operated Sportsman's Friend, Inc. for many years. She enjoyed gardening, playing bridge and traveling with Billy. She was a charter member of St. Mark United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Charles Poore Sunday School Class and the Joy Circle. Martha was...

Rock Hill, SC - Mrs. Tammy Berry VanValkenburgh, 63, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2021. Born on April 24, 1958, in Branchville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Luke Berry and Louise Berry. Tammy was a follower and believer in Jesus Christ. "Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation come from Him." Psalm 62:1. Surviving are her daughter, Amanda VanValkenburgh; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard VanValkenburgh; and two brothers, Wallace Berry and Luther Berry. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made online in her honor to the Orangeburg Chapter of the ASPCA, Palmetto Funeral Home is...

Kimberly B. Mitchum Livingston, 56, of Eutawville, SC, wife to Lawrence Robert Livingston of 27 years, entered into eternal rest on August 31, 2021. Born on August 20, 1965, Kim was the daughter of Cassie Pinckney Mitchum and Eula Beatrice Mitchum. Kim was a graduate of Holly Hill Academy and attended the Baptist College of Charleston. She was a beloved and devoted Wife, Mother, and Grandmother who loved life and loved her family and friends. Surviving are her husband, her parents, her son, Laurence Livingston (Madi) of Elloree, SC, stepdaughter Anna Florence (Chris) of Concord, NC, stepson McCoy Livingston of Puerto Rico, brother Tripp Mitchum (Joy) of Branchville, SC, grandchildren,...

Gage Aborn Bleakley, Lt. Col. US Air Force Retired, age 66, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, North Carolina. He and his wife Rene' celebrated their 48th anniversary this month, and had recently moved to the area to be close to their son, Jon, his wife Ann-Marie, and their three boys; Jack, Isaac, and Cooper. He is survived by them all, as well as his sister Martha Culler of Pawley's Island, SC, brother Bill Bleakley of North Myrtle Beach, SC, sister Sandy Bleakley of Melbourne, FL, and stepbrother Frank 'Questie' Gring of North Andover, Massachusetts. He is preceded in death by their daughter Adrianna Elizabeth Bleakley, his mother Elizabeth Weed...

Frances Marian Jones Bowers Geiter, named for her Grandfather Francis Marion Soar who was named after the Revolutionary War "Swamp Fox", passed on to glory on August 22, 2021. Born on February 19, 1933, in Louisville, KY, she experienced a full and rich life. Not a stranger to life's difficulties, she was preceded in death by husband, Emory Bowers and their two sons, Jim and Brian; her beloved granddaughter, Candice Nowak, her second husband Richard Geiter, and her brother, Charles. Even through these trials, she remained positive as she continued to trust and look toward her Savior, Jesus Christ. A graduate of Stetson University in Deland, FL, Frances began her teaching career in Bel...

Eliza Read Spiers Couturier, widow of Elias Francis Couturier, passed away at her home, Tuesday, August 17, 2021. She was born to John Richard and Eliza Read Simons Spiers on April 16, 1921, at Fountain Head Plantation, now covered by Lake Marion. When she was eighteen months old, her mother died, and she was raised by her aunt, Harriotte Spiers and her husband, William Couturier. Eliza lived her entire life in the Cross area of Berkeley County. She graduated from Cross High School in 1938 and from Winthrop College in 1942. On June 8, 1946, she married Elias Francis Couturier and shortly after moved to their home where she spent the rest of her life. Mrs. Couturier taught school for 37...

Eliza Read Spiers Couturier, widow of Elias Francis Couturier, passed away at her home, Tuesday, August 17, 2021. She was born to John Richard and Eliza Read Simons Spiers on April 16, 1921, at Fountain Head Plantation, now covered by Lake Marion. When she was eighteen months old, her mother died, and she was raised by her aunt, Harriotte Spiers and her husband, William Couturier. Eliza lived her entire life in the Cross area of Berkeley County. She graduated from Cross High School in 1938 and from Winthrop College in 1942. On June 8, 1946, she married Elias Francis Couturier and shortly after moved to their home where she spent the rest of her life. Mrs. Couturier taught school for 37...

This Saturday in the cemetery of Cypress Methodist Campground a gathering of family and friends will lay to rest Patricia Irick Banks, age 84, of Summerville, South Carolina. She was born in Vance, South Carolina on June 10, 1937 to the late Fred Lawton Irick, Sr. and Frances Delk Irick. She grew up in Vance where she attended Corinth Baptist Church and graduated from Holly Hill High School in 1955. Patsy, as she was known, attended Limestone College before transferring to the University of South Carolina where she graduated in 1959 with a degree in education. She joined Chi Omega and was crowned Maid of Honor of the May Court, Homecoming Queen and Miss Garnet and Black and, most...

Mr. G. Michael "Mike" Gibbons of Columbia, SC died Monday, August 9, 2021. Mike was born January 5, 1944 in Columbia, SC, a son of the late Irby M. Gibbons, Sr. and Margaret Plat? (Gibbons) Gibson. Mike is survived by his grandson, Jordan Gibbons; granddaughter, Margaret Gibbons; great granddaughter, Maura Gibbons; his sister, Peggy Simpson and her husband, Bill of North Myrtle Beach, SC; nephews, Dr. Logan Gibbons (Jennifer) and Circuit Court Judge Brian Gibbons (Lore) of Chester, SC and nephews, nieces and cousins. Mike is also preceded in death by his son, John Chadwick Gibbons of Columbia, SC; his brother, Mac Gibbons and his wife, Beverly of Orangeburg, SC and his grandparents, George...

Virgil Bennett Simpson, 92, of Orangeburg, South Carolina, husband of the late Bobbie Sue "Pat" Simpson, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021. Born in Clinton, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Frank Hunter, Sr. and Mary Etta Lynch Simpson. Virgil graduated from Clemson University in 1950 with a degree in Textile Management. He retired from Delta Woodside Mills after many decades as a well-respected textile executive. At Clemson, Virgil was a member of the Senior Platoon and manager of the championship baseball team. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and had a strong love of the Lord, his family, and this country. He was a founding member of Grace Covenant...

Ms. Anitra LaToya Washington died on August 8, 2021 in Orangeburg, SC. Services were held on August 14, 2021 at Lighthouse of Jesus Christ. She was born on August 29, 1974 in Georgetown, SC to Roberta Davis and the late Benjamin Washington. Ms. Washington was a member of the United Fellowship Community Church, Orangeburg, SC. She was educated in the public schools of Georgetown County and graduated from Choppee High School in 1992. Anitra graduated with an Undergraduate Degree from Benedict College, Columbia, SC in 1996 and a Master's Degree from South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC in 1998. Ms. Washington began her teaching career at Edisto Elementary, Orangeburg, SC, in...

Alvin Kim Yerich 65, of Ridgeville, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021. Born on August 23, 1955, in Charleston, Dr. Yerich was the son of the late Raymond Alvin Yerich and Gloria Salisbury Yerich. He graduated from Lord Berkeley Academy in 1973 and went on to pursue his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the College of Charleston in 1977. Dr. Yerich then earned his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 1981. While attending the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine he was a member of the Alpha Psi Fraternity. After retiring, he founded the Lebanon Christmas Tree Farm and further pursued his agricultural...