All Obituaries

James O. Cantrell, age 80, of Plum Branch, S. C., formerly of Warrenville, S. C., loving husband of Peggy Addy Cantrell and son of the late James E. Cantrell and the late Leana Bentley Cantrell, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 26, 2020. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Danny Cantrell and Earl Cantrell; five grandchildren, Danielle, Tiffany, Breana, Brooke and Blake; four great grandchildren, Curtis, Skyler, Hunter and Raylan, a favorite nephew, Gene Hughes...

Timothy C. Beard, age 61, of Graniteville, S.C., loving son of Roma Jean Chapman Hewitt; stepfather, Jimmy Hewitt, Sr.  and the late Tilmon C. Beard, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Pruitt Health Nursing Home in Aiken, S. C. surrounded by his family.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by his two daughters, Amanda Jean and Jennifer Beard; sisters, Karen (Marty) Bell; a stepsister, Susan (Alan) Hayes; two grandchildren, Joey and Jayden Beard and three...

David “Leroy” Eidson, age 98, of Graniteville, S. C., husband of the late Ernestine O’Banion Eidson and son of the late William Edgar Eidson and the late Estelle Stockman Eidson, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 25, 2020. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Zell and Jim Seymour;  three grandsons, David and Kevin Seymour and Chris Fraga and seven great grandchildren, Rebekah, Hayden, Mark, Walker, Hal and Cason Seymour and Jacky Gamboa.  In...

   Bruce Alan Johnson, age 61, of Graniteville, S.C., son of Mary Ellen Leopard Johnson and the late Edward Nelson Johnson, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 24, 2020.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughters; Shannon Johnson, Sherri (Kenneth) Rich and Samantha (Michael) Bridges; a son, Gabriel (Sarah) Moyer; brothers, Steven E. (Candy) Johnson and Eric L. Johnson; ten grandchildren, Meagan, Tracy, Hunter, Huston, Kennidy, Carson, Alan,...

Wilma Burnette Preston, age 79, of Spartanburg, S.C., wife of the late James Preston and daughter of the late James Stanley Burnette and the late Fannie Rebecca Smith Burnette, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Saturday, October 24, 2020. She is survived by her daughters; Judy (Ray) Southerland, Eva Sue (Freddie) Lisa Ann Preston and Maria (Gregg) Thompson; a sister, Bobbie Meyers; fourteen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. In addition to...

Ms. Ida Mundy Arthur, age 79, beloved wife of the late Chester Arthur, entered into rest on Sunday October 18, 2020. She is survived by her sons, Danny (Ann) Randall, Jerry (Tina) Randall; daughters, Janice (Jim) White, Charlene Neal (Steve Graybill); brother, Clifton Mundy; sister, Lillie Redd; fourteen grandchildren, thirty-two great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her parents, Ottice William and Annie Mae Mundy;...

Mr. Roland O. “Rob” Barden, Jr., age 60, beloved husband to Mrs. Teresa Corbett Barden, entered into rest on Sunday October 18th, 2020. In addition to his wife he is survived by his son, Derrick (Amber) Barden; daughters, Amanda (Jeremy) Thorne, Chasity (Cameron) Kneece; sisters, Debra (Larry) Holton, Becky (Winston) Steele, Melanie (Ed) Barden; brother, Timmy (Penny) Barden; grandchildren, Dakota Thorne, Haleigh Thorne, Emma Barden, Madelyn Barden, Carter Kneece; and his...

Houston H. Holley of Graniteville, S.C. passed away on October 17th at Trinity on Laurens in Aiken, S.C. He was the beloved husband for over 50 years to the late Nettie Corley Holley. Houston retired in 1989 as a supervisor from Columbia Nitrogen in Augusta, Ga. He served in the U. S. Army in World War II. He was born in Aiken County, and he dearly loved Graniteville.  He was a dedicated member of Graniteville First Baptist Church, and he was dearly loved by his church family. He was a...

Ms. Thelma Joyce Napier, age 84, beloved wife of the late Clarence Napier, entered into rest on Friday morning October 16th, 2020 at NHC Health Care in North Augusta. She is survived by her sons, Ronnie (Evie) Duncan, Robbie (Pennye) Duncan; grandchildren; Keri (Jeff) Biddle, Kristen (Jason) McCollum, Seth Duncan, Brooke (Nolan) Meyer; great grandchildren, Cameron Biddle, Jake Biddle, Blake McCollum, Macee McCollum, Emerson Meyer; and special niece and nephew, Maria Palmer and Wallace...

Rev. William E. Starnes, age 86, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday October 10th, 2020. He is survived by sons, William (Sue) Starnes, Robert Starnes; brother, Tom Starnes; sisters, Sue Moore; seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Mrs. Lily Starnes; parents, William “Bud” and Martha Starnes; brothers, Rev. Charles Starnes, I.J. Starnes; and sister...