All Obituaries

Lexington – Wyman Louis Sturkey, Sr., 64, entered into rest on Saturday January 18, 2020. Wyman is the husband of 43 years to Janette Roberts Sturkey. He is the father of Jennifer Sturkey, Renee (Chris) Williams, and Wyman Louis Sturkey, Jr.  Wyman is the grandfather of Kayla Sturkey, Nicholas Williams, and Nathan Willams. He is the son of the late Junior Sturkey and Ethel Louise Blackwell Sturkey. Wyman is the brother of Jeanie Roof, Debra Gutierrez, Mark Sturkey, and the late...

Sawyerdale – Randall “Randy” Allen Shumpert, 56, went to his heavenly home on Saturday January 18, 2020 surrounded by his family while they were all singing, praying, worshipping the Lord. Randy is this loving husband of 34 years to Janette “Jan” Yon Shumpert. He is the father of Scott A. Shumpert, Andrew B. Shumpert and his wife Leah, and Daniel L. Shumpert. Randy is the grandfather of Abigail L. Shumpert, Silas J. Shumpert, Elizabeth G. Shumpert, and Abel O....

Salley- Thomas Donald Tindal, 76, of Salley, SC entered into rest on Tuesday January 14, 2020 at Calhoun Convalescent Center. He is survived by his son Kenneth Wayne Tindal of Salley, SC, sister Barbara Gail Griffin of Elloree, SC, his twin brother Ronald Lee Tindal of Bamberg, SC, sister Diane (Barney) Smith of Winnsboro, SC, and brother Danny C. (Kathy) Tindal of Poplar Creek. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Donald was the son of the late Tommie Lee Tindal and the late...

Cayce- Mrs. Virginia Pauline Walter Filson, 101, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Mrs. Filson was married to the late Reverend Jack Ralph Filson. They had been married Fifty-Eight Years at the time of his death on April 16, 1996. She is the mother of Sherry Dee Filson Bomar and her husband Harold of Eastover, Claudia Tina Filson White of Gaston, John Ralph Filson of Cayce, Margo Gay Filson Chaffins and her husband Coy of Cayce, the late  Joseph Wayne Filson,...

Salley- Wendell Shealy, 59, entered into rest on Saturday December 28, 2019. Wendell is the loving husband of 29 years to Joy Terry Shealy. He is the father of Derek Shealy and his wife Jenna. Wendell is the grandfather “Wink” of Clairabell Shealy. He is the son of Mark Shealy and the late Elizabeth Derrick Shealy. Wendell is the brother of Marion Page (Carmen) Shealy, Jenny Shealy, Duane (Elaine) Shealy, and Brett Hipp (a cousin loved as a brother). He is the son-in-law of...

Cleveland, GA - Mrs. Linda Cathy Wingard Coker, 69, formerly of Pelion and Greenville, SC entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Mrs. Linda is the wife of James Stanley “Stan” Coker. They have been married 37 years. Her son is Scott Coker. She is the daughter of Leland “L. C.” Wingard and the late Carolyn Elizabeth “Betty” Yon Wingard. Mrs. Linda graduated USC and then obtained her Masters’ Degree in Divinity from Duke...

Aiken – Mr. Tristen Lee McMillan, 47, entered into rest Saturday, December 14, 2019. Tristen is the brother of Tessa Grant and Shannon Ray Heath.   He is the uncle of Katurah Grant.  Tristen is the son of the late Thomas Patrick McMillan, Jr. and the late Lilly Kate Anderson Callahan.  Memorial donations may be made to Blizzard Funeral Home and Cremations Services, Inc. PO Box 235, Wagener SC 29164. A service to celebrate the life of Tristen will be held...

Springfield - Mrs. Brenda Corbett Hutson Whittington, 74, peacefully entered into rest, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 13, 2019. Mrs. Brenda is the wife of James “Jimmy” Norman Whittington, Jr.  They’ve been married for 24 years. Mrs. Brenda is the mother of James Gary (Reneé) Hutson, Christie (Brad) Sweat, Kim (Robert) Carper, Shannon Riston, Tracy (Jay) Longerbeam, and Tricia (Jeff) Whittington. Mrs. Brenda is the grandmother of...

WAGENER - Mr. Elmer Outlaw, 77, entered into rest Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Elmer is survived by his daughters, Sam, LeWanda and Dwayne Fulmer; grandchildren, Brandi (Juan Rosales) Brown and William Koester; and special friend Dawn Beard. Elmer is preceded in death by his wife Dee Outlaw and son-in-law Larry Parker. Elmer was well known in the community and was active in the United Methodist Church of Wagener. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, at 3:00 pm at the Wagener United...

Martinez – Mrs. Virginia Spicer Tillison, 87, formerly of Columbia and Wagener, entered into rest Sunday, December 8, 2019. Mrs. Virginia is the loving wife for 67 years to Claridge DeNell “C.D.” Tillison. She is the mother of Bennett D. Tillison, Sue (Christopher) T. Smyly, Britta (Steve) J. Carver, and Robert (Tammy) G. Tillison.  She is the grandmother of Frederick Tillison, Gabriel Tillison, David (Karla) Tyler, Christi (Lee) Romines, Spencer (Annie) Carver,...