All Obituaries

In 1943 Jimmy was born in Charleston South Carolina to his father the late James R. Flanigan Sr. and mother the late Fluorine Flanigan, where he grew up until the age of 7, in 1951 his family moved to Williston, SC. Jimmy had 2 sisters, the late Trudy Flanigan Livingston and Bonnie Flanigan Holly (Sam) of Monroe, North Carolina Before graduating from Williston Elko High School in 1961 Jimmy became one of the first Eagle Scouts in Williston SC. He played football at Williston Elko high ...

Born in Orangeburg County, SC he was a son of the late Clarence Everette Jones, Sr. and Julia Margaret Gunnells Jones. Buddy had a love and talent for music and could play almost any instrument in the band especially the guitar. He loved to go in his younger days and help set up equipment for bands that were coming near and even got to hang out with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Buddy enjoyed spending time at the beach, time in the mountains and traveling with his good buddy Beetle. Survivors include his ...

Travis Glyn Stewart, Jr., 24, of Bamberg, SC passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Graveside funeral services will be held at eleven o'clock a.m., Saturday, May 16 at the Bamberg County Memoy Gardens.  Born in Orangeburg County, SC, he was the son of Travis Glynn Stewart, Sr. and Pamela Ray. He worked in yard maintenance and was self-employed. He loved to cook and enjoyed walking. He was loved by his Memaw, Pepa, Nana, his father and by his many cousins. Survivors include his ...

Michael Cooper Hughes, 70, of Orangeburg, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his home. Born on September 27, 1955, in Bamberg County, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Rolfe Albert Hughes and Jacqueline Cooper Hughes and was married to the late Kathy Hughes. Michael was a dedicated electrician who worked in construction for many years. Michael enjoyed riding his motorcycle and especially loved spending time fishing. He treasured the simple joys of ...

Ms. Bonnie Kennedy Hilmer, 89, formally of Blackville, South Carolina, met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her family and the staff of Anchor Post Acute, who was part of her family on May 7, 2026. “Granny” who was affectionally known by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, made Anchor Post Acute her home for the past eight years as her health declined. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026, from two-thirty p.m. until three-thirty p.m. at Folk ...

James “Aiken” Owens, 31, of Denmark, South Carolina, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Born on September 17, 1994, in Columbia, South Carolina, James was the beloved son of Franklin Scott Griffin and Mary Lynn Knight Griffin. He was a high school graduate and was known by all who loved him as a kind-hearted person with a beautiful smile that could brighten any room. Aiken never met a stranger and loved everyone he encountered. Aiken found joy in the simple things ...

Ms. Helen Ashba, 92 of Williston, SC has passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Born in Morehead City, NC, she was a daughter of the late, James Jessie Griffin and Lillie Mae Taylor Griffin and was married to the late Robert “Bob” Leon Ashba. “Ms. Helen” as she was known to everyone who came through the Winfield Heights Baptist Church and Christian School office where she faithfully served the church and the school for over 30 years. She was the school secretary, a ...

Melissa Cook Padgett, 62, of Orangeburg, SC passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 4, 2026. Funeral services will be held at three o’clock p.m., Friday, May 8, 2026 in the Folk Funeral Home Chapel, Williston, SC with the Reverend Dean Deer officiating; burial will follow in the Barnwell County Memorial Cemetery by the airport. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Memorial contributions may be given in Melissa’s ...

    Alice Jean Laffoday was born sleeping on May 3, 2026 at 2:06am to her loving parents, Jeremy & Jordan Laffoday. Although her time was short, all she knew was love and warmth. Alice leaves behind grandparents Barry & Stephanie Nix, as well as many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. The family would like to thank the wonderful Labor & Delivery staff at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, as well as the staff with Prisma Health Maternal Fetal Medicine. Donations can be ...

Eula Faye Wright Martin, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend enjoyed a wonderful life before passing away on May 1st, 2026, after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Durant, Oklahoma, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Marguerite Wright. She was the beloved wife of Jennings Martin of Blackville, South Carolina. Having been married since 1957, Eula Faye and Jennings made their home in their beloved town of Blackville where they reared two sons, ...