All Obituaries

Mrs. Frankie Holloway Walker Saluda, SC: Mrs. Frankie Holloway Walker of 207 Dozier  Road, the wife of Reverend Aaron Walker, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 in Self Regional Medical Center. She was born in Saluda, SC, daughter of the late Abron and Annie Mae Dozier Holloway, on August 29, 1942.  She received her education in the public schools of Saluda, South Carolina where she graduated from Riverside High School in 1961. She was a member of the Rock Hill...

Mr. Willie Lanham Edgefield, SC: Mr. Willie Lanham, 79, formerly of Plum Branch, SC, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 in The Ridge Rehabilitation & HealthCare Center, Edgefield, SC. He was born in McCormick County, SC son of the late Rosetta Lanham. He was of Baptist Faith. He is  survived by; sister, Queen Ester Lanham of Augusta, GA; brothers,  Raymond Lanham (Martha) of Charlotte, NC and Eddie Lee Lanham (Dorothy) of Augusta, GA; two aunts, Beulah Gilchrist,...

Mr. Rufus Bush Saluda, SC: Mr. Rufus Bush of 197 Holloway Road passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 at his home. He was born in Saluda County, SC, son of Lena Mariah Johnson Bush and the late Moses Bush.  He was a member of New Salem and a retired construction  worker. He was preceded in death by his father, Moses Bush, his wife, Linda Marie Bush and brother, John Henry Johnson. He is survived by; his mother, Lena Bush of Saluda, SC; son, Sherman Markee Bush of Columbia, SC;...

Mr. Johnnie Williams Saluda, SC:  Mr.  Johnnie Williams, 90, of 439 Pine Grove Road, the widower of Liza Culbreath Williams, passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at his home after declining health. He was born in Edgefield County, South Carolina, August 4, 1928, son of the late Jonah and Suzanna Whitlock Williams.  Early in life he joined Jeter Baptist Church and after his marriage to Liza Culbreath Williams he became a member of the Pleasant Hill...

Mr. Robert C. Johnson Saluda, SC:  Mr. Robert C. Johnson, 80, of 1398 Newberry Highway, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019, in Hospice Care of the Piedmont. He was born in Mississippi, son of the late Otis and Ollie Mae Johnson. He attended Mt. Enon Baptist Church and he was a retired employee of Knights Industries. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Lawrence of the home; son, Travis (Jenevera) Callihan of Cayce, SC; two grandchildren; other relatives and sorrowing friends. A...

Mr. Jesse Edward Parker, IV Greenwood, SC:  Mr. Jesse Edward Parker, IV, 37, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 1, 2019 in a car accident. He was born in Washington, DC, August 8, 1981, son of Jesse Edward Parker III and Donna Lovitt. He was a graduate of Friendly High School, Oxon Hill, MD.  He was employed by Bi-Lo of Greenwood, SC. He was a die-hard Washington Redskins Fan. He is survived by; father, Jesse Edward (Monica) Parker, III of Ninety Six, SC; mother,...

Mr. Robert Moore Edgefield, SC: Robert (Bob) Lee Moore was born on October 17, 1945 in Edgefield, SC,  son of  Ophelia C. Moore and the late Leroy Moore, Sr. He was educated in the Edgefield County Public Schools.  At an early age, Robert had to leave school to help provide for his family.  He joined the Pleasant Lane Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. Robert was employed at Kendall Mill, Salem Carpets, and Parkdale Mill until his...

Elijah (Butch) Thomas Saluda,  SC:  Elijah (Butch) Thomas, 68, of 134 Big Creek Road, passed on Monday, December 24, 2018, at his home. He was born in Saluda County, SC, November 3, 1950, son of the late Pauline Robinson and the late Ulysses Thomas. He was a member of the Mt. Moses CME Church where served as a Steward and Sunday School Teacher. He was a 1971 High School graduate. He is survived by; brother, Pierce (Calvin) Thomas of Saluda, SC: four sisters, Patsy (William)...

"Community Candlelight Remembrance Service” We invite you to join as we gather to remember, reflect, and share memories of our loved ones who no longer with us. This lovely candlelight service is open to the community and offers an opportunity to find comfort and healing during the holiday season. There will be a reception with light refreshments following this service of remembrance. Sunday, December 30, 2018 @ 5:00 P.M. Rock Hill Baptist Church 130 Rock Hill...

Mrs. Alice Dean Murphy Columbia, SC:  Mrs. Alice Dean Murphy, died on Thursday morning, December 20, 2018, at the home of her daughter, Lori R. Waring, after declining health. She was born in East Meadow, New York, January 25, 1939, daughter of the late Simmie and Gladys Bell Dean. She was a graduate of Hempstead High School and did further studies at Nassau Community College and a retired accountant from BellSouth Communications (AT&T). She was a member of the...