April 22, 1947- December 6, 2024 Saluda, SC Ralph Jackson McClendon, 77, went home peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 6, 2024,at home surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Edgefield on April 22, 1947, to the late Ralph Thomas and Sadie Emma Jackson McClendon. He met his wife, Dianne Herlong McClendon in 1963 […]
Stanley Crafton Hastings, 67 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on December 8, 2024. Stanley was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of the late Mary and Crafton Hastings. He was a retired service manager from Derrick Equipment later known as Blanchard Equipment of Ridge Spring, SC and was an avid farmer. Stanley was a member […]
Mary Lillian (Lee) Hill Obituary May 30, 1937 – November 30, 2024 Mary L. Hill, 87, died Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Prince George’s County, MD. Born May 30, 1937 in Edgefield County to Stephen and Thelma Lee. She was retired and actively involved in doing the Lord’s work. She completed her education at Edgefield High […]
Clyde Marsh Smith, 85 of Johnston, husband of Anne Rauton Smith, entered into rest at Edgefield County Healthcare on Tuesday,December 10th.Clyde was the son of Samuel L. & Ruth Berry Smith of Johnston, SC. Services will be held graveside at Mt. of Olives,Johnston SC at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 12th.Clyde was the owner & operator of […]
By Mike RosierPARRIS ISLAND, SC – Thanksgiving has always been an especially meaningful time of year for our family. As a people of faith, purposefully setting aside time to reflect in extreme gratitude on the many blessings in our lives is an important activity. This year, however, Thanksgiving has taken on a wholly new […]
With great sadness we announce the passing of Captain William B Hunt, USN Ret’d, of Trenton SC. A memorial service is planned at Johnston First Baptist Church on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 11:00 am.
Captain William B. Hunt, USN Ret., of Trenton SC, passed away peacefully onNovember 12, 2024, surrounded by loving family.Born on September 10, 1943, to a young Navy family, Bill spent his early childhood onthe family farm in Mitchellville, MD, while his father was away at war. He grew up inAlexandria, VA, and graduated from the […]
A Black Business in County for ½ Century George Harrison started out working for Grady Thomas (this name will mean something toreaders, at least to those in their 70s) at a grocery store, and then moved on down the street(Hwy 25 near Pendarvis) to Oswalt Body Shop (“Now a church,” he says.) He washed andcleaned […]
HEALTHCARE INITIATIVES IN THE LAKELANDS REGION (Greenwood, SC, November 11, 2024) – The Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Board of Trustees isexcited to welcome four new trustees: Dr. Bryan Green, Denise Manley, Dr. Joanna Sadurski, and LynnVaughn. These dedicated community leaders join 17 current trustees in supporting the Foundation’smission to promote healthcare service and education, drive […]
(Greenwood, SC, November 11, 2024) – West Carolina announced a $25,000 donation to the SelfRegional Healthcare Foundation’s 3-D Mobile Mammography Unit initiative that will give thousands ofpeople in the Lakelands region improved access to breast mammography. The Self Regional HealthcareFoundation launched this effort in October 2023, thanks to a lead gift of $250,000 from The Dabo […]