All Obituaries

Eddie Frank Smith 'Peanut' , born in Saluda County to the late Bennie F. Williams and the late Essie Mae Smith entered into his Heavenly Home on October 11, 2021, "Peanut" as he was called by his family and friends attended the public school in Saluda County. Left to cherish precious memories are four brothers, Bubba Smith, Jimmy Smith, and Willie Smith all of Saluda, SC., and Horace Smith (Joscelyn) of Mesa, AZ. five sisters Gladys Smith of Passaic, NJ and Julia...

Robert Douglas Butler born in Saluda, SC to the late Fred and Minnie Lee Irvin-Butler entered into his Heavenly Home on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC. A member of Mt. Enon Baptist Church at a early age, a graduated from Riverside High School and furthered his education at Benedict College, Columbia, SC. 'Doug' as he was called by friends served in the United States Army and retired from Saluda County National Guard he also...

Martiya Jermi Vaughn of Charlotte, NC was born on July 10th ,2005 in Greenwood SC to Beverly Vaughn and the late Jerica Tyler. She departed this earthly life on Friday, October 1st,2021at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Martiya was a Junior at North Mecklenburg High School and employed with Defy Gravity. Never letting her illness stop her from smiling and working hard. She had an amazing spirit that touched so many hearts throughout her journey here. Martiya...

Edward Strother, born on July 26, 1930 was a son of the late James and Jessie Cain-Strother departed this earthly life on September 14, 2021 at the Life Care Center of Columbia, SC., a member of Young Mt Zion Baptist Church, and retired from the United States Army. After his tours in the Army he worked in the Pentagon in Arlington, Va.,  "Bubba"as he was called by his friends will cherish his memories , a host of first, second and third cousins, to include Patsy Bucksell,...

Dixie Pauline Derrick, was born on April 18,2002 in Greenwood, SC., a daughter of Kim Long and Crystal J. Derrick. "Gray Baby" as she was called by those who knew her attended the public school in Saluda County,  was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where she would sing, she loved to play football and basketball, and dance. Those to cherish her memories are; one daughter, Aliyah Simmons, her parents Kim (Leonia) Long of Greenwood, SC., Crystal J. Derrick of...

James Edward Anderson, entered into his Heavenly Home on August 23, 2021, born on October 25,1965 a son of  John Edward and Mildred Posey Anderson   James was a person who loved his family and loved to have cook outs for all ways would have a good time, he was a professional truck driver. He will be truly missed by his family, wife, Patricia Ann Gantt-Anderson, Jarvis (LaToya) Adams of Chapin, SC., Shavondia Anderaon of Monetta, Jamison Anderson of Spartanburg, SC.,Shacamia...

Masako Spratling  born on January 25,1955 in Japan a  daughter of the late Ronald and Tsuruko Bailey, She was united to the late Alvin Spratling Sr/ this union was blessed with three children ; Alvin (Tiffany) Spratling of Florida , Cartrina and Carolyn Spratling both of South Carolina a Mother in-law Carrie Spratling of South Carolina. Service will be announced at a later date by Logan Funeral Home.

Larry Johnson, was born on August, 1, 1959 in Aiken County, SC., a son of the late Frampton and Ethel P. Johnson. He was preceded in by one brother Lewis Johnson. Larry received his education through the Aiken County School system.  He joined the Navy and became an honorable veteran. He later became a professional trucker driver. Larry went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2021. He leaves to celebrate and cherish his memories three children, Marcus (Tiandra) Cummings,...

Andri' Jemal Williams-Bey, 42 of Richmond, VA., departed this life on Thursday, August 5, 2021.  He leaves cherished memories to his loving and devoted expecting wife, Cynthia Williams-Bey; children, Joshua Jones, Lyric, Madison MacKenzie , Elissa Williams-Bey; Mother Aisha Williams, Father Nathaniel Culbreath Jr., and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the March Funeral Home . Viewing will be held at 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday, August 13, 2021. Celebration...

James Brunson "Doc" born in Saluda County on October 21, 1952 to the late Eli and Ethel Bletcher-Brunson entered into his Heavenly Home on July 16, 2021 at Aiken Regional Hospital in Aiken, SC., He attended the public School in Saluda County. James was united to Daisy Moore-Brunson of the home He loved to fish when his health permitted. "Doc" as we affectionately  called him worked in logging for most of his life. Preceded in death are two...