Peggy Reel – Aiken, SC
Peggy Morris Reel, 88, of Aiken, SC and formerly of Johnston, and beloved wife of 64 years to the late John H. (“Jack”) Reel, went Home to Jesus on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, surrounded by her family. A graveside service will be held at 3:00PM on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Mt. of Olives Cemetery, Johnston, SC. The family will receive […]
No remaining drought in SC following Helene’s rain
CORRECTION: Due to an editing error, a previous version of this release included incorrect rainfall totals. Please note the new numbers below if you are planning coverage. Media contact: Stephen Fastenau, Office of External Affairs, 803-240-4385, fastenaus@dnr.sc.gov.Oct. 4, 2024All of South Carolina is free of drought after Helene’s rains.The S.C. Drought Response Committee on Thursday downgraded the […]
Carolyn Sawyer Davenport – Lexington, SC
Carolyn Ann (Sawyer) Davenport passed on September 21, 2024surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Horace Witt Sawyer and Voila Mae Allen of Johnston, SC. She was born at home in Johnston, SC in 1938, and graduated from Edgefield High School and the University of South Carolina. She later earned her Master’s […]
Mike Whittle – Aiken, SC
Michael Clinton Whittle, 67 of Aiken, SC entered into rest on September 18, 2024. Mike graduated from Aiken High School in 1975. He retired from Savannah River Site as a Mechanical Engineer. In his spare time, Mike enjoyed working outside in his yard, cutting wood and taking walks in Hitchcock Woods. He was a faithful attendee of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He loved helping and […]
Boby Seigler – Edgefield, SC
Thomas Robert “Bobby” Seigler, 82 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on September 17, 2024. Bobby was born in Edgefield as the son of the late Lillian and William Seigler. Bobby was a retired machine operator for Monsanto in Greenwood and a member of Edgefield First Baptist Church. Bobby was a long-time member of The Concordia Masonic Lodge #50. He loved to hunt, fish […]
Ercell Sigman- Mt.Pleasant, SC
Ercell Jackson Sigman, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, SC and loving wife of Walter Sigman Jr. passed peacefully surrounded by family on September 16, 2024. Ercell was born in Johnston, SC as the daughter of the late Nellie and Clyde Jackson. She was a graduate from Johnston High School. Ercell was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church where she enjoyed being a […]
Marvelle Dorn Cato
Marvelle Dorn Cato, 83 of Trenton, South Carolina. The loving wife of Deriel Cato entered into rest on August 30, 2024. Marvelle was born in Saluda, S.C. as the daughter of the late Marvin Wilson Dorn and Frances Chapman Dorn. She was a retired textile worker and a member of McKendree Methodist Church. Marvelle is survived by her loving husband Deriel, three sons James T. […]
Karen Gerrard- Edgefield
B. Enlow Johnston, SC Karen P. Gerrard Johnston, SC Gary M. Massey Edgefield, SC Jeffery Enlow JOHNSTON – Jeffery Brandon Enlow, 40, of Johnston, South Carolina entered into rest on September 5, 2024. Jeffrey was born in Edgefield, S.C. as the son of the late Linda and Robert Enlow. Jeffery was a CDL truck driver and retired from Cornerstone Concrete. […]
Mike Korrek – Greenwood, SC
GREENWOOD – Joseph Michael “Mike” Korrek, 69, resident of Wingert Road, entered into rest Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his residence. Born on June 20, 1955 in Augusta, GA to Thomas Arthur and Mary Ouzts Korrek. Mike served in the U.S.Navy and worked many years at Greenwood Mills. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church […]