All Obituaries

Mr. Johnnie (Short) Butler Saluda, SC:  Mr. Johnnie (Short) Butler, son of the late James Bud Butler and the late Seebell Black Butler was born on July 10, 1939, in Saluda, SC. On Saturday morning, June 3, 2023, God called him into eternal rest at the Saluda Nursing and Rehab Center, after declining health. Short as he was affectionately known received his education in the public schools of Saluda County, South Carolina. At an early age, he joined the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where...

Craig Abney Johnston, SC:  Craig Abney, 58, of 355 Long Cane Road, departed this life Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in a local hospital in Augusta, GA. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, on November 11, 1964, son of the late George and Margaret Stevens Abney. He recevied his education in the public schools of Brooklyn, NY. He served in the US National Guard. During his working life he worked as a carpenter and other handman jobs.  He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. In addition to...

John Henry Gilchrist McCormick, SC:  John Henry (Bap) Gilchrist, 77, departed this life on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Orchard Manor, Metter, GA. He was born in Edgefield, SC, on April 6, 1946, son of the late James(Jim)  and Jessie Whatley Gilchrist. At an early, age he joined Liberty Spring Baptist Church.  John was special in his own way and he touched many lives during his seventy-seven years of life here on earth. He will be truly missed by his family and all who knew and...

Frankie Abney Williams Batesburg, SC:   Frankie Abney Williams was born on August 7, 1951 in Saluda, South Carolina, to the late Charlie and Carrie Lee Miles Abney. Frankie departed this life on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Lexington Community Hospice House - Agape Care, Lexington, SC. Frankie Williams received her education in the public schools of Saluda County and graduated from Riverside High School in 1969. At an early age, she joined Mt. Enon Baptist Church. Frankie Williams...

Stanley Coleman Saluda, SC:  Stanley Coleman, 66, of 173 Myrtle Road,  passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 in Prisma Healthcare, Columbia, SC. He was born in Ninety-Six, SC, the son of the late Elgin Sr. and Ruby Lee Watson Coleman on April 17, 1956. He was educated the public schools of Ninety-Six, SC. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.  He worked during his working life in Textile Industry and Construction. He leaves to cherish and honor his legacy and...

Ashley  Burton  37 of  Atlanta  passed  April  11.  Funeral  Services  will  be  held  Wednesday  April  19,  2023  at 11a,m.  Edgefield  Town  Gym  380  Church  St.  Edgefield, South  Carolina  interment  Sunset  Gardens  Memorial  Cemetery Johnston , SC  . Public  viewing  Tuesday  1-5pm  at  Butler  and ...

Johnnie Otis (CD) Padgett Fayetteville, NC: Johnnie Otis (CD) Padgett, 69, transition into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in a local hospital. He was born in Saluda, SC, May 6, 1953 to the late A B Padgett and the late Annie Ruth Smith Padgett Rhodes. He received his education in the public schools of Saluda County, South Carolina. He was a truck driver for more than 49 years. He was affectionately call CD by his family and friends and he will be dearly missed by his family and...

Reverend Christopher Lee Burton Johnston, SC:  Reverend Christopher Lee Burton departed this life Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at AU Health in Augusta, GA surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 23, 1972 in Greenwood, SC he is the son of Bishop Henry Lee Burton and the late Reverend Essie Mae Luchie Burton. Chris received his education in the public schools of Saluda County and was a 1991 graduate of Saluda High School.  He furthered his education and received his Associate...

Reverend James E. Reed Johnston, SC:  Reverend James E. Reed, Sr. 63, of 500 Rocky Creek Road,  the husband of Kershell Mason Reed, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 11, 2023 in Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta, GA. He was born in Quincy, FL, April 5, 1959, son of the late Horace William and Hattie Beatrice Hover Reed. He was educated in the public schools of Florida and he graduated from James A. Shanks High School in Quincy, FL. He was a veteran of US...

Mrs. Ellen Walker Johnston, SC:  Mrs. Ellen Walker, 91,  of 101 Chinaberry Lane the widow of Joel Walker, Sr., transition from this life into eternal rest Thursday, March 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving and caring family. She was born in Johnston, SC, on April 8, 1931, daughter of the late David Paul (DP)  and Alafare Ligons Andrews. She received her education in the public schools of Edgefield, County, SC. At an early age, she joined Pine Hill Baptist...