Obituaries

Jan 18, 2025

Mrs. Lenora Fogle Williams, 92, of Neeses, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at her home.

Born in Orangeburg County, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Bessie B. Fogle.  Mrs. Williams was the wife of the late F.M. Williams, Sr.  She is survived by a daughter, Cynthia W. Poor and a son,...

Jan 12, 2025

Owen W. “Bo” Priester, Jr., 93, of Orangeburg, S. C. passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Priester Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the funeral from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon at Culler-McAlhany Funeral...

Jan 10, 2025

Earl Ray Johnson, 55, of North, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Earl was born on November 7, 1969 in Texas, a son of the late James and Christine Williams Johnson.  He was the manager of Denmark Piggly Wiggly and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Earl will be missed by...

Jan 9, 2025

William Lloyd "Bill" Courtney, Jr., 63, of North, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 13, 2025, at Rocky Grove Baptist Church with Rev. John O'Cain and Rev. Ken Addison officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral on Monday. Burial with military honors will follow...

Jan 8, 2025

Janice Hair Azzarelli, 79, of Bamberg, S. C. passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Mt. Beulah Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2610 Ninety-Six Road, Neeses, S. C. 29107 with Rev. Bobby Gene Williams officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive...

Jan 6, 2025

Mary B McDougald, 90, of St. Matthews, passed away at home with her family on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Mary was born in Missouri and was the daughter of Rufus and Stella Franklin Baker. She was married to the late Herman Bennie "H.B." McDougald, Sr. They lived a beautiful life together and had four children. Mary owned...

Jan 6, 2025

Kenneth “Ronnie” Martin, 64, of North, SC, passed away on January 6, 2025.  Born to the late Gerald and Nancy Martin, Ronnie was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him.

He is survived by his children Sarah Calvert, Aubrey (Amanda) Martin, and Emily (Brent)...

Jan 5, 2025

Harold Lafayette "Shakey" Herlong, 77, of North, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Herlong was born in Columbia, SC, a son of the late Francis Marion and Caroline Livingston Herlong. Survivors include his son, William H. Herlong; daughter, Faye...

Jan 4, 2025

Dorothy B. "Dot" Corbett, 78, of North, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M.., Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Riverside Cemetery, 560 Jones Bridge Road, North, SC 29112 with Rev. Henry Cooper Officiating.

Mrs. Corbett was born in Orangeburg County, a daughter of the late John...

Dec 25, 2024

Alfred Francis Lemay, 61, of Norway, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Mr. Lemay was born in Pembroke, New Hampshire, a son of the late Albert and Jeanne Soucy Lemay. He was a loyal employee of Roclon Industries until its closure. Survivors include his loving wife of many years, Beth Lemay, two children reared in the home, Lydia Turner...

Dec 25, 2024

Richard McLean Pou, 71, of Neeses, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2024.  Born in North, South Carolina, Richard was son of the late Shelby McLean Pou and Lynn Mack Pou.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Zayda Verhooks Pou of Summerton; his sisters, Jeri Lynn Williams (Glen) of Colorado Springs, and...

Dec 24, 2024

James Clemon (J. C.) Gartman passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at the age of 81. Funeral services will be conducted at Independent Fellowship of The Living Word 3595 Highway 6 Lexington, SC 29073 on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation at the same location...

Dec 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of our beloved baby boy, Mason Graham Jett. Given to us and taken from us on December 13, 2024, his life ended too soon. Our family was not prepared for this loss, but we are eternally grateful for the many months preparing for his arrival and were so excited...

Dec 11, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Augustus "Gus" Hydrick Sr., who departed this world on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on Wednesday, May 31st, 1939, in Lexington County, South Carolina. Gus was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his devoted son, Robert "Robby" Hydrick...

Dec 6, 2024

Mrs. Sarah Argoe Sharpe, 82, of Pelion, died Friday, December 6, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Wednesday, Dec 11th, 2024, at St. Paul Pentecostal Holiness Church in Swansea with Rev. H. Larry Jones officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Sharpe was born in Lexington County, a daughter of the...

Dec 5, 2024

Sara Jean Salley, 63, of North, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Survivors include her sisters, Karen (Jessie) Bell, Deborah Salley Cook, and Brenda S. (Barry) Austin; nieces and nephews, Chip (Janet) Bolin, Matt (Jessica) Bolin, Suzanne Cook (Jonathan Gosnell), Ashley (Chad) Keown, Kathryn Cook (Bubba Collins) and Katie (Mitchell) Smith; and great-nieces and nephews, Savannah Reed (Jackson Rish),...

Dec 3, 2024

Julene Laird Chavis, 81, of Pelion, S. C. passed away at home surrounded by her closest family on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 6, 2024, at Southland Memorial Gardens, 700 W Dunbar Road, West Columbia, S. C. 29170.

Mrs. Chavis was born in Pelion, S....

Nov 26, 2024

Sharon Ann Shealy, 71, of Rock Hill, S. C. passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home, 4541 Savannah Highway, North, S. C. 29112.  The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service from 1:30 – 2:00 at Culler-McAlhany Funeral...

Nov 25, 2024

Wayne Heyward Watts, 82, of Gaston, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 2, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Gaston with Rev. Brady Henderson officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 A.M., one hour prior to the service at First Baptist Church of Gaston on Monday. Burial will...

Nov 21, 2024

Joseph L. Knotts, 78, of West Columbia, S. C. passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

A Private Service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Knotts was the son of the late Harold Knotts, Sr. and the late Viola Knotts.  He was a good-hearted person.

Survivors include several cousins, Francis (Margaret)...