EDGEFIELD – Frances “Fran” Brunson Langley, 75, of Edgefield, beloved wife of Willie Langley, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, at Hospice House. Born in Summerton, SC, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Lily Weeks Brunson. Frances was a former manager of Fran’s Corner and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was […]
William W. “Woody” Smith, 65, of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on September 6, 2022. Woody was born in Augusta, Ga as the son of Dorothy Doolittle Smith and Robert Lee Smith, Sr. Woody is survived by, sister Betty Jean (Rob) Wright, his nieces Julie S. (Bill) McCary, Anne Huseby, nephews Robert Lee Smith III, Scott (Joni) Young, great-nephews Dylan and […]
By John Kemp, Sr. All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. My father rode to the hounds, oh, not astride a fancy prancing white stallion, but in a 48 […]
All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. Sigrid Fowler The topic of God’s temple isn’t just an Old Testamentpreoccupation. The gospels are full of references to the temple in Jerusalem, and on […]
Vernon Edgar Miller, 79 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on August 31, 2022. Vernon was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of Virginia and Edgar T. Miller. He was a member of the Republican Baptist Church and author of The History of the Republican Baptist Church. Vernon was a retired, very beloved, and most memorable teacher for the Aiken County School district. A love of history enabled […]
Alan Johnson Lott, 66, husband of Angela Lott of Johnston, SCentered into rest on August 25, 2022. Alan was born in Batesburg, SC as the son of the late Rachel Johnson Lott and Jack D. Lott. He retired as a textile worker and was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Johnston, SC. Alan is survived by his wife Angela, […]
Eddie Boatwright,74 husband of Audrey Scarborough Boatwright of Windy Ridge Rd., Trenton, entered into rest on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Eddie was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of the late Grace McGee Boatwright and Earl Boatwright. He was a retired textile worker, owner of Edgefield Shell Station and attended Graniteville Community Church of […]
All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. Sigrid Fowler The dictionary defines friend this way: “one attached to another by affection or esteem.” Another meaning is “a favored companion.” Other definitions more specific turn […]
Margaret Johnson Rhoden, 99, wife of the late Harry DerrickRhoden of Johnston, SC entered into rest on August 17, 2022. Margaret was born in Wrens, Ga as the daughter of the late Hattie McNair Johnson and Moses Matthew Johnson. She was a member of the graduating class of 1941 at Ridge Spring High School and was a […]
Ridge Spring, SC – Gloria Jean Bibbs Ligons entered into rest August 17, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Mrs. Ligons, a native of Edgefield County, was a member of Coleman Ridge Baptist Church. She was employed with Dodgeland of Columbia. Survivors include her husband, Ivory Ligons of the home; Children/God-Children, Kesha (Welvin) Simpkins, Shayla Pixley, Kevin Bibbs, Lynwood Pixley, Jr., and Jay Cummings; two […]