All Obituaries

Saluda, SC: Franklin Delano Gordon, Sr., 87 years old, formerly of Edgefield, SC, the widower of Martha Kate Freeman Gordon,  departed his life on Thursday evening, January 13, 2022 at Saluda Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Saluda, SC. Franklin “Tank” Delano Gordon, Sr. was born in Edgefield, SC, the son of the late Willie Douglas Gordon and Lillie Phillips Gordon. At an early age, he joined Pleasant Lane Baptist Church and served faithfully. He...

James Rauch, Jr. Saluda, SC:  James Rauch, Jr., of 108 Keisha Street, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, in Self Regional Medical Center. He was born in Saluda, SC, August 20, 1958, son of the late Charlie and Leila Mae Brooks Rauch. He was of Methodist Faith.  He received his education in the public schools of Saluda County, South Carolina.  He was a heavy equipment operator and he worked many  years for Jack Coleman Construction. In addition to his parents,...

Saluda, SC: Mamie Loraine Barnes Pace of 1521 Old Charleston Road, the wife of Thomas Pace departed this life on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Self Regional HealthCare. She was born in Saluda, SC, June 21, 1958, daughter of the late Lewis Milton and Ella Mae Rauch Barnes. She was a member of Poplar Branch Baptist Church where she was an Usher. She was an employee of Pioneer Foods. Mamie was a 1976 graduate of Saluda High School. Mamie will be dearly missed by her family, friends and all...

Sallie Bell Etheredge Coleman Sallie Bell Etheredge Coleman (86) was the first born of the late Sam (Bertha Nutridge) Etheredge, Sr.  She was the first-born grandchild on both sides of her paternal grandparents. She was the oldest of twelve children and was affectionately called “Sister” by her siblings. Sallie was born in the Piney Woods section of Saluda County on November 14, 1935.  She departed this earthly journey on Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24,...

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for you souls. For my yoke is easy and my burdens is light. (Matthew 11:28-30). Sister Gracie Bell Wells Hendley, daughter of the late Otis Wells, Sr. and the late Mary Farrow Wells was born in Saluda, SC, on August 30, 1945.  On Saturday afternoon, December 25, 2021, Gracie accepted her place with the...

Deacon Joe Johnson Saluda, SC:  Deacon Joe Johnson, 75,  of 406 Waters Avenue, the husband of Betty Butler Johnson entered into eternal rest suddenly, Monday night, December 13, 2021 at his home. He was born in Greenwood, SC, son of the late Willie Howard Johnson, Sr. and the late Cliffis Griffin Johnson on March 14, 1946. He received his education in the public schools of Greenwood County, South Carolina and he was a graduate of Edgewood High School, Ninety Six,...

Mrs. Lois Hill Cannon Mrs. Lois Hill Cannon daughter of the late Willie Hill and the late Flora Lee Blocker Hill was born in Saluda, South Carolina, January 26, 1956. She quietly transitioned from this life into eternal rest Friday, December 10, 2021 at her home. She received her education in the public schools of Saluda County, South Carolina. At an early age, she joined New Salem CME Church and she was a member of Woman's Home Aide Society #126. She was married to Walter Cannon,...

Edgefield, SC: Will Arthur Moore of 216 Youngblood Road, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his home. He was born in Edgefield, SC, on December 2, 1949, son of Ophelia Covington Moore and the late Leroy Moore, Sr.  He received his education in the public schools of Edgefield County and graduated from WE Parker High School in 1970 and he was also graduated from Talladega College with a bachelor degree. He retired from New Jersey Commission for the...

Calvin Jobius James Calvin Jobius James, 32, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 in Prisma Health Richland Hospital. He was born in Greenwood, SC, June 17, 1989, son of Karen Abney and Calvin Lee James. He received his education in the public schools of Saluda, SC and Augusta, GA. He was a member of Lockhart Baptist Church. He was once employed at Palmetto Company. He loved sport his favorite football quarterback was Tom Brady and basketball player was LeBron James. He was...

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