All Obituaries

Wagener – Ms. Betty Jo Harper Mesquin, 85, entered into rest Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Ms. Betty is the mother Michael (Sandra) Jarrett of Evans, GA and Christine (Ron) Kaufman. Ms. Betty is the grandmother of Stephanie (Justin) Davis, Christopher (Jennifer) Jarrett, Jason (Alicia) Helveston. She is the great grandmother of Allie Davis, Levi Davis, River Grace Jarrett, Lily Brook Jarrett, Lauren Helveston, and Sophie Helveston. Ms. Betty is the sister of Johnny (Bertis) Harper. Ms....

Wagener – Ms. Irene Isbell Sparks Faust, 92, entered into rest Friday, November 2, 2018.   Ms. Irene was born August 21, 1926 in McNairy County, Tennessee to the late Henry Isbell and the late Ora Russom Hanna. She was married to the late O. J. Sparks and later married to the late Alvin Faust. Ms. Irene is the mother of Peggy Emmerick of Wagener, Paul David Sparks of Westland, Michigan, Dennis R. (Janice) Sparks of Westland, Michigan, Lewis D. Sparks of Westland, Michigan, and...

Wagener – Mr. Charles Junice Beam, USAF, ret., 86, entered into rest Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Mr. Beam is the husband of Mary Floyd Beam. He is the father of Linda Joyce Winter of Cottageville, SC, Pam Jackson of Orangeburg, SC, Gary Beam of CA, Dale (Rose) Beam, CA , and the late Danny Beam, Charlie Beam, and Kathy Beam. Mr. Beam’s blended family also includes children; Ramona “Mona” Sproles, Anita (David) King, Jeanette June “J.J.” Almers, Georgina...

New Holland – Mr. Jack Randolph Erickson, 61, loved Jesus and went to meet Him Monday, October 15th, 2018. Jack is the father of Stephanie (Roger) Sir, Kalie Erickson, and Jaclyn Erickson. He is the grandfather of Natalie Sir. Jack is the brother of James M. Erickson of Fayetteville, NC, Jeanne C. (Gerald) Bruette of Green Bay, WI, John S. (Luann) Erickson of Roseville, CA, and Jerry W. (Parletta) Erickson of Douglasville, GA. He is the special friend of Dora Coleman of New...

Mr. Carl E. Salley, 82, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 12, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Carl is the husband of Mary Gates Salley. He is the father of Todd (Angie) Salley of Lexington. Mr. Carl’s step children are Alan (Rachael) Frye of Summerville, and Traci Keeler of Edisto Island. He is the grandfather of Elizabeth Salley (Keith) Millender and Tyler Eugene Salley He is the step grandfather of Brett Frye and Kristin (Houston) Kirk. Mr....

Ridge Spring - Bernice Cooper Rowe, 98, died October 12, 2018, in Saluda, SC after a short illness.  Her funeral service will be held at Ridge Spring Baptist Church, 802 West Main Street, Ridge Spring, SC, on October 17, 2018, at 11:00 A.M.  Family and friends will meet before the church service from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow the service at Rocky Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 332 Rocky Grove Rd, Salley, SC. Miss Bernice was born on July 1, 1920, in Salley,...

Springfield – Mr. Christopher “Chris” Byron Bolton, 43, entered into rest Monday, September 24, 2018. Chris is the father of Brandon Kyle Bolton, Jeremy Nathaniel Bolton, and Wesley Dorian Bolton all of Windsor. He is the son of Jimmy Dewayne Bolton, Sr. and Lynn Bonnette Bolton of Springfield. Chris’s special friend and mother of his children is Heather Rinn of Windsor. He is the brother of Jimmy Dewayne Bolton, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL. He is also survived by many...

Wagener – Mr. Cecil “Pete” Johnson, 84, entered into rest Sunday, September 23, 2018. Mr. Pete is the husband of Dorothy Cooper Johnson. They have been married 61 years. He is the father and father-in-law of Stevie and Tracey Johnson. Mr. Pete is the grandfather of Dallas Johnson. He is the son of the late Haskell Johnson, Sr. and Leila Mixon Johnson. Mr. Pete is the brother of Nackie Barr and Haskell “Junior” (Frances) Johnson, Jr., and the late Shirley...

Wagener – Mr. William “Bill” Emerson Barcalow, 89, entered into rest Thursday, September 20, 2018. Mr. Bill is the widow of Helen Evelyn Saunders Barcalow who preceded him in death this past February just a few days prior to their 71st anniversary. He is the father and father-in-law of Janet and Henry “Bud” Montegna, Carol and Bruce Herbert all of Wagener, and the late Paul William Barcalow. Mr. Bill is the grandfather of Jennifer Foust-Jencik & Joseph, the...

Aiken - Mr. Fred Franklin McCallum, Jr., 88, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018. He was the husband of the late Louise Mann McCallum.  He was the father of Fred Clifford “Cliff” (Susan) McCallum, Terri Parmley and Jodi Ragland of Florida.  He was the son of the late Edith Tuck McCallum and Fred F. McCallum, Sr. Mr. Fred was a US Air Force veteran.   A memorial service will be held Monday, September 24, 10:00 am at Blizzard Funeral Home and...