Shelby W. Smoak, 85, passed away November 30, 2024. A graveside service will be held Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Barnwell County Memorial Cemetery officiated by Rev. Mark Epperson. Shelby was the daughter of the late Henry and Eva Mae Wallace. She loved to travel, shop and go to yard sales. She […]

Joseph Henry Templeton, 68, passed away at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital on November 14, 2024 surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Joseph was born in California on May 5, 1956. He served his country in the US Navy and was a Mason for forty years at the […]

Augusta, GA – John “Red” Allen Owens, Jr., 90, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Charlie Norwood Veterans Medical Center. Given the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Red’s celebration of life service will take place at 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 3rd at the High Praises Church of God located […]

Barnwell – Johanna Emmons, 81, went into eternal rest surrounded by family October 3, 2024. Funeral Services will be Friday, October 11, 2024 at 12 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, Barnwell, SC with Rev. Robert Altman officiating. Burial will follow at Barnwell County Memorial cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 5 – […]

Blackville – Joe Barrett Owens, Sr., 82, passed away at Trident Medical Center, August 25, 2024, surrounded by family. A Memorial Service will be held, Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Dyches Funeral Home with Dr. Thomas Terry officiating. Joe was born in Barnwell County. He was the son of Gilmore S. Owens, […]

Barnwell – Cheryl O’boyle, 68, passed away at her home surrounded by family on June 30, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Cheryl was born to the late Roy Cunningham and Faye Myers in Maryland. She loved decorating and Christmas shopping. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend […]

Blackville – Helen Dyches, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior, June 4, 2024, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Dyches Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arnie Shipp officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. at Dyches Funeral […]

Blackville – Janie H. Black, 74, passed away at her home surrounded by family Monday, May 27, 2024. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, Barnwell, S.C. with Rev. Romey Martin officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Janie was born in Hilda, S.C. […]

Greenwood – Christopher Harold Gleaton, 34, passed away on May 2, 2024, at Self Regional Hospital, Greenwood, S.C. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Christopher was born in Greenwood, S.C. on May 17, 1989. Chis never met a stranger and was always offering a helping hand to anyone in need. […]

Barnwell – It is with great sadness that the family of Francis “Wayne” Bodiford, 73, announces his passing after a courageous battle he fought with cancer and now he is rejoicing with his Savior in heaven. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, Barnwell, S.C. with […]