All Obituaries

Mr. Glenn Evans Rauch Saluda, SC:  Mr. Glenn Evans (Spunik) Rauch, 56,  passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Self Regional Medical Center. He was born in Saluda, SC, August 23, 1964, son of the late Aaron Leon and Annie Ruth Lewis Rauch.  He was of Baptist Faith.   He received his education in the public schools of Saluda County, South Carolina where he a 1983 graduate of Saluda High School.   He leaves to cherish and honor his memory;...

Tangia Michelle Etheredge Goldsboro, NC:  Tangia Michelle Etheredge was born in Saluda, SC, August 23, 1970, daughter of Betty Ann Etheredge & Sammy Phillip Etheredge. Tangia departed this life on Thursday morning, January 7, 2021.  Tangia greeted everyone with a beautiful smile and an embracing hug. She enjoyed listening to music, cooking, styling hair and spending time with her family and friends. Those that knew Tangia know that she lived a life...

Virgilio Sales Lucas Saluda, SC:  Virgilio Sales Lucas, 56, of 307 Travis Avenue, departed this life Thursday morning, December 24, 2020 in Self Regional Medical Center. He was born in Genova, Guatemalteca, January 29, 1963, son of Julia Lucas Sales and the late Lucio Sales Perez. He is survived by; his mother,  his wife Marybel Virbes Lopez and son, Jorge Antonio Sales-Virbes all of of Guatemalteca; brother, Yacomo Landimir of Saluda, SC; and host of other relatives and...

Shirley Barnes Culbreath  Lexington, SC:  Shirley Deloris Barnes Culbreath, 67, departed this life on Monday morning, December 21, 2020 in Lexington Medical Center. She was born in Saluda, SC, August 7, 1953, daughter of the late Louis Milton and Ella Mae Rauch Etheredge Barnes. She was a 1971 graduate of Saluda High School.  She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and she worked for Amick Farms for many years. She was married to Jerome Culbreath and the mother of...

Leonard Wilson Pugh Columbia, SC:  Leonard Wilson Pugh, 64, of 163 Southwell Road, departed this life on December 8, 2020 at his home. He was born in Saluda, SC, September 12, 1956, son of the late T. Otis and Tommie Mobley Pugh. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He received his education in the public schools of Saluda County, South Carolina where he graduated from Saluda High School in 1975.  After graduating from high school, he joined the US...

Marsha Demetious Nelson Johnston, SC:  Marsha Demetious McField Nelson, 45, departed this life on Friday, December 11, 2020 in Aiken Regional Medical Center. She was born in Edgefield County, SC, November 27, 1975, daughter of Annie Elizabeth Holmes MaxField and Freddie McField, Jr. She is survived by; her mother, Annie Holmes MaxField of Saluda, SC; father, Freddie McField, Jr.; husband, Raymond Nelson, Jr of Saluda, SC; brother, Kelvin Nicholson of Saluda, SC; sister,...

Angley Lavon Wells Saluda, SC: Angley Lavon Wells  of 115 Twisted Hill Court, transitioned from this life into eternal rest to be with the Lord, Wednesday night, December 9, 2020 at her home. She was born in Saluda, SC, on February 25, 1964, daughter of Otis Cleveland Wells and the late Betty Ruth Butler Wells. She received her education in the public schools of Saluda County, South Carolina where she graduated from Saluda High School in 1982 and she did furthers studies online...

James Cleveland Johnson Ridge Spring, SC:  James Cleveland Johnson (Toe) died on Sunday, December 6, 2020. He was born in Saluda, SC, on December 27, 1965, son of Dorothy Lee Lott Johnson and the late Cleveland Johnson.  He was a 1984 graduate of Ridge Spring Monetta High School. At an early age, he joined Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was a caregiver for a lots of people. He loved cooking and eating. He didn't mind sharing what he had with others. He will be dearly...

The life of Effie Greene Williams Effie was born January 31, 1920 in Edgefield County SC  to the late Lula and Henry Greene.  At a very early age she received Christ as her savior, whom she put first and foremost in her life.  He was her protector and guide during her entire life through the good and bad times.  She received her formal education in the rural school system in Edgefield county where she excelled greatly in her school work and was encouraged by her mother...

Cathy Etheredge Cathy S. Etheredge, a native of Saluda County, was born on April 14, 1960 and lived a life filled with love, generosity, service, and an unwavering devotion to the Lord. Cathy was rooted in her faith and extended the same grace, mercy, and compassion that she believed God gave to her.  On Monday, November 23, 2020 God called her home to Heaven. Those that knew Cathy know this: She loved our Lord and Savior. Although all of our hearts are heavy with grief, we rejoice in...