All Obituaries

Bobby Joe Counts, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning of January 27, 2023. Known as “Pa”  to his family, the rest of this message will be written in the fullness that he lived his life, ready to make others laugh and to get work done.  Bobby was born on April 19, 1935 in Lexington County, South Carolina, to Gladys and Wilbur Counts, and immediately was “up to no good.” From there on, he hit the ground running early each morning...

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Chad Jerald Hancock of Gilbert, SC went home to be with his Lord on January 25, 2023. Born on May 18, 1971, Chad's life was made complete by his love story with his wife of nine years, Stephanie Long. He and Stephanie added further joy to their lives when they became parents. Colby (5) and Elizabeth (3) delighted in his daily attentiveness and guidance, along with Stephanie's devotion as wife and mother. Chad graduated from Gilbert High School and worked for more than three decades...

Leesville—Mrs. Luanne Watson Edwards, 95, peacefully passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023. She was born on December 21, 1927 in Batesburg, and grew up on Hibernia Farm, a daughter of the late Thomas Bates and Annie Louise Shealy Watson. Being raised in a musical family, Luanne sang in a trio in and around Batesburg-Leesville. She eventually studied and became an organist and piano teacher in Leesville, teaching many students in the surrounding area. As a member of the First Baptist...

Charley Wesley Hylton, age 101 and World War II Veteran, departed this life in West Columbia, SC on January 23, 2023.  Born in Swordscreek, Virginia on January 9, 1922, he was the second of sixteen children born to Patton Cleveland Hylton and Laura Elizabeth Jewell Hylton. He enlisted in the Army when he was 18 and served in the 12th Infantry in Washington, DC with Special Services at Arlington Cemetery. Later he was assigned to the 8th Division at Camp Jackson, now known as Fort...

Elloree-Mark Allen Little, 72, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at National Health Center in Lexington, South Carolina, after developing Covid pneumonia on top of multiple health issues he had been bravely fighting for many years. Mark was born on December 13, 1950, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to the late George Winston Little and Dona Adley Little.  Mark was a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder with a Bachelor of Science in Physics.  He was an avid...

James Andrew “Andy” Skinner was welcomed into heaven on Monday, January 23, 2023.  Andy was born on November 26, 1944 to the late Hillman Skinner and Margaret Hall Skinner in Rockdale County, Georgia.  Andy “Uncle Punk” was a truck driver who loved his job, but not as much as he loved the Lord and his family, Andy enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with friends and family.  He will truly be missed.  Surviving include his three children,...

Mary was born on April 18, 1966 in Columbia, SC. She grew up in the Gaston/Swansea area and attended Swansea High School. She mainly worked in the food and retail industries while residing in the Columbia area. Mary loved being outside and enjoying nature. She loved going on adventures, such as going to the beach and traveling to see friends and family. Her favorite activity was to find a good restaurant that served hamburgers and cheesecake. She enjoyed spending time with her family as...

Phyllis Patterson Hughes, 56, was born in 1966 in Chinon, France and passed away, Sunday, January 22, 2023, in West Columbia, SC. Phyllis attended Midlands Technical College where she earned her Registered Nurse degree. She worked as an oncology nurse for over 30 years at Palmetto Baptist Medical Center, Columbia, SC. She spent her entire adult life in service to others, caring for her patients, comforting them and their families. Phyllis also worked at the SC State Fair First Aid Station...

Funeral service for Colonel, SCNG William (Bill) Ervin Fulmer, Retired will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 27, 2023 at Lexington Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at Wateree Baptist Church Cemetery, Camden, SC. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lexington Chapel. Mr. Fulmer passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. Born in Florence he was the son of the late Henry Paul and Julia...