Obituaries

Janie  Harris Reece

Janie Harris Reece

Jan 18, 2018

Ms. Janie Harris Reece, age 84, loving wife of 55 years to the late Charles L. Reece, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 18th, 2018. She is survived by her sons, Larry Charles (Trudy) Reece, Jerry Dale (Debbie) Reece; daughters, Gail Reece (Johnny) McGee, Darline Reece (Bob) Perkins; sisters, Ophelia Risinger, Geneva Rhoden, Pearline Porter, Inez Blackwell; brother, Leonard...

Evelyn  S Quinn

Evelyn S Quinn

Jan 17, 2018

Ms. Evelyn S. Quinn, age 86, beloved wife to the late Raymond D. Quinn, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 17th, 2018. She is survived by her brothers, Preston and William Simpson; sister, Emma Eady; grandchildren, Michelle and Mallory Quinn; great grandchildren, Kailee “Bug” Evans and Carolina L. Henry; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband...

Robert  Furman Leopard

Robert Furman Leopard

Jan 13, 2018

Robert Furman Leopard, age 89, husband to the late Lillian Dillaplane Leopard, entered into rest on Saturday, January 13th, 2018. He is survived by his daughters, Laverne Williams, Beverly Jean Ward; son, Frankie Robert Leopard; brothers, Frank and Harold (Linda) Leopard; sister, Virginia Hughes; and grandson Michael Wayne Jones. In addition to his wife he is preceded in death by...

Barbara  Jean Wilson

Barbara Jean Wilson

Jan 13, 2018

Barbara Jean Wilson, age 80, of Warrenville, S.C., loving wife for 65 years to Eugene “Harold” Wilson and daughter of the late Herman Ready and the late Clara Ford Ready, entered into the gates of Heaven on Saturday, January 13, 2018. In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons, James “Lester” (Kim) Wilson of Edgefield, S.C. and Phillip...

Joanne  Francis Walton

Joanne Francis Walton

Jan 13, 2018

Mrs. Joanne Francis Walton, age 73, loving wife of 50 years to Mr. Tyrone Walton, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 13th, 2018. In addition to her husband she is survived by her sons, Hubert Edgar (Katie) Walton, James Grady Walton; daughters, Linda Rose (Christopher) Williams, Sheri Murphy, Teri Aderholt; brother, Danny (Angie) Woodward; grandchildren, Hubert E. Walton, Jr.,...

Loyd  W. Hicks

Loyd W. Hicks

Jan 11, 2018

Mr. Loyd W. Hicks, age 63, entered into rest on Thursday, January 11th, 2018 at his residence. He is survived by his mother, Sarah Polatty Hicks; three step children; sisters, Lynda Hicks and Brenda Webb. He is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Anderson Hicks; father, Loyd R. Hicks. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he...

William  S Cullum,  Jr.

William S Cullum, Jr.

Jan 10, 2018

Mr. William S. Cullum, Jr., age 57, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 10th, 2017 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Tisa Somers Cullum; mother, Nellie Hancock; sons, Paul, Keith, Michael Willison, Jonathen Cullum; daughter, Crystal Valentin; brothers; Guy and Luther Cullum; sisters, Debbie Thorton, Kathy Stein, Anita Ivey; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is...

Glenn  Winfield Lewis

Glenn Winfield Lewis

Jan 10, 2018

Mr. Glenn Winfield Lewis, age 58, entered into rest on Wednesday January 10th, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cynthia Conaway Lewis; son, Christopher Lewis; brothers, Cliff (Karen) Lewis, Tim Lewis, Tony (Saundra) Lewis; grandchildren, Christopher Lewis, Whitney, Hanna Boyd and Glenn Lewis. He is preceded in death by his parents, Garnett Leo and Effie Mae...

Sandra  Kay Willard

Sandra Kay Willard

Jan 6, 2018

Mrs. Sandra Kay Willard, age 60, beloved wife of Gary Willard, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 6th, 2018. In addition to her husband she is survived by her sons, Tony Knight, Gary (Brandy) Willard, Gene Willard; daughters, Tonya (Robbie) Harris, Cindy Rearden; brother, Davey (Missie) Anderson; and twelve grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl...

Charles  H. Cook

Charles H. Cook

Jan 1, 2018

Mr. Charles H. Cook, age 96, son of the late Benjamin T. and Flossie Cook, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 1st, 2017. He is survived by his grandson, Charles Benjamin Brewer. Mr. Cook was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Graniteville for over 50 years, where he taught Sunday School for a number of those years. He...

Donald  C. Arthur

Donald C. Arthur

Dec 28, 2017

Mr. Donald C. Arthur, age 76, beloved husband of 37 years to Mrs. Betty Faye Sheffield Arthur, entered into eternal rest on Thursday December 28th, 2017. In addition to his wife, he is survived by son, Donald Eric Arthur (Rhonda), Van Fields (Tammy), Duwayne “Wayne” Fields; brothers, Theodore and Tony Arthur; sisters, Eleanor Harkins, Francis Cote; grandchildren, Meagan Erwin, Ashley...

Bobby  W. Smith

Bobby W. Smith

Dec 28, 2017

Mr. Bobby W. Smith, age 84, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 28th, 2017. He is survived by his Loving Spouse, Catherine Smith; sons, Tony (Angel) Smith, Larry Smith; daughter, Sharon (Brian) Fowler; three sisters, Joann, Cleo and Mollie Faye; six grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oakley and Sadie Smith; brothers,...

Louise  Nichols Ready

Louise Nichols Ready

Dec 26, 2017

Louise Nichols Ready, age 91, beloved wife of the late Cecil W. Ready, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday December 26th, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Marie Ready; grandchild, Lisa Wells; great grandchildren, Stephen Blevins, Mary Wells, Allison Wells and many “fur babies”. In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her son, Charles Allen...

Betty  Louise Preston

Betty Louise Preston

Dec 17, 2017

Betty Louise Piper Preston, age 85, beloved wife of Jimmie Preston, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 17th, 2017. In addition to her husband she is survived by her daughter, Amy Marie Preston; and two grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Cleveland and Lizzie Bell Franklin Piper. Mrs. Preston was a member of the Shiloh...

Daniel  Robert Anderson

Daniel Robert Anderson

Dec 13, 2017

Daniel Robert Anderson, age 60, from Warrenville, SC, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 13th, 2017 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Steen Anderson; brothers, Jeff, Brian, Chuck, Chris Anderson, and Mike Shawney; many brothers and sisters; and six grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; Charles, Jr. and Betty Anderson. He will...

Laura  Hooper Parker

Laura Hooper Parker

Dec 12, 2017

Laura Hooper Parker, age 87, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 12th, 2017. She is survived by her son, Mark Parker; four grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Kenneth and David Parker, and her many siblings. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and...

Mary  Evelyn Mikell

Mary Evelyn Mikell

Dec 7, 2017

Mary Evelyn Mikell, age 58, entered into rest on Thursday December 7th, 2017. She is survived by her mother, Virginia Vallrath Murray; son, John (Mary Ann) Mikell; daughter, Sheila Everett; brother, Richard Nolan; sister, Sandra Clemons, Tina Nolan Hughes; fiancé Freddie Eubanks; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Mikell; parents, Richard...

Robert  H. Dennis,  Jr.

Robert H. Dennis, Jr.

Dec 3, 2017

Robert H. Dennis, Jr., age 78, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 3rd, 2017. He is survived by his son, Tommy E. Speaks (Sue); daughters, Terri Cumbee (James), Tammy Boland; brother, Billy Dennis (Kay); sister, Patsy Henderson (late: George); son in law, Ricky Spires; fourteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. He is preceded in death...

Robert  Dwayne Pierson,  Sr.

Robert Dwayne Pierson, Sr.

Dec 2, 2017

Robert Dwayne Pierson, Sr., age 82, entered into rest on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017. He is survived by his son, Robert Pierson, Jr. (Debbie); daughters, Crystal Messersmith (Tim), Robin Hudson (Wayne); seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and fiancé, Judy Wallace. Mr. Pierson worked many years as an upholsterer, and proudly served our country in the United States Army. He will...

Charles  Marion Randolph

Charles Marion Randolph

Nov 28, 2017

Charles Marion Randolph, age 45, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday November 28th, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Bonnie Ferguson Randolph; former spouse, Rebecca Randolph; sons, Corey Randolph, Collins Randolph; sister, Janet Tate; and nephews Drew and Nathaniel Tate. He is preceded in death by his father, James “J.L.” Randolph. Mr. Randolph was a painter for many years...