Joyce "Joy" Elaine Lester
, South Carolina
Joyce Joy Elaine Lester 66 of Lexington SC passed away peacefully Saturday morning August 15 2026 at Wellmore of Lexington in SC. Her Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday September 5 2026 at the Winterrowd Funeral Home in Streator IL. The family will be receiving condolences at 200 p.m. and a Celebration of Life service at 230 p.m. with Pastor Nate Best officiating. Graveside service will follow in the Long Point Cemetery. The family kindly requests your presence at a dinner reception after the services and will provide details to those planning to attend. BarrPrice Funeral Home Lexington Chapel Lexington SC is serving the family. Joy was born on September 21 1959 in Streator IL to Robert and Gladys Nelson Bentlin. She married David Irwin Lester on July 28 1979. She is survived by her loving children daughter Marcy Murphy of Castle Rock CO and son Nathan…
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Linda Cathy Auerhamer
, South Carolina
August 14, 2026
Linda Cathy Wingard Auerhamer 76 passed away August 15 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Batesburg SC on July 20 1950 to the late Henry Woodrow and Lou Annie Waters Wingard. She grew up near Aiken Linda worked several different jobs over the years including home healthcare social services and being a homemaker. She was married to Wyman Frank Auerhamer who worked for the local Water Department in BatesburgLeesville. Linda is survived by her children Minnie Scott Sam Cochran Sarah Cochran Deborah Pinnell Labresseka Libby Cockrell step children Nichole Auerhamer Jimmy Auerhamer grandchildren Samantha Anderson Leila Cochran Dalton Cockrell Waylon Cockrell Cade Cockrell Jesse Scott Jarred Scott Alison Scott Jennifer Simcox Mallory McGraw J.D. Pinnell Katie Petry Stefen Petry Christopher NeSmith and Colton NeSmith great grandchildren Finley Simcox Marci Simcox Magnolia McGraw Maddox McGraw Uriah Petry and Rainer Petry. As well as her two brothers Henry Butch Wingard…
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Marvin Hugh Frick
, South Carolina
Marvin Hugh Frick 77 of Leesville passed away on Saturday August 15 2026. He was born on June 19 1949 in Lexington County to the late Labon H. Jack and Eva Mae Long Frick.Marvin worked as an electrician for Dunn Electric and loved to tinker with lights and plant flowers. Mr. Frick is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Peggy Ann Ballentine Frick a daughter Melissa Tucker Dale Westmorland sisters Jeanette Schwartzoff Brenda Caughman Wayne Sylvia Hoover and Joyce Gunter grandchildren Andrew India Kash Madison and Jessie greatgrandchildren Mason Daniel and Emma. He was predeceased by sons Jeremy John Frick and Timothy Brad Frick brother Randy Frick and a grandson Patrick Tucker. There will be no services held at this time. In lieu of flowers the family asks for you to donate to the First Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry at 2320 Cedar Grove Rd. Leesville SC 29070.…
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Paul Lee Nelson
, South Carolina
August 13, 2026
Paul Lee Nelson 71 of Irmo passed away on August 14 2026. Born June 3 1955 in Adel Georgia he was the son of the late Henry Pascal Nelson and Rosa Lee Vaughn Nelson. Paul devoted nearly 50 years to emergency medical service working with both Lexington and Richland Counties. A pioneer in the developing field of EMS Paul was among the first licensed paramedics in the country badge 18 and helped establish a profession that was still taking shape. In his final role at Prisma Heart Hospital formerly Richland Hospital Paul brought the same compassion knowledge and steady presence to the cardiac telemetry room. Coworkers remember someone who never hesitated to stop explain a rhythm answer a question or share what he knew. He truly had a heart for helping others in times of need. Music was woven throughout Pauls life. As a young trumpet player he performed with…
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Jr. Gilbert Ferro
, South Carolina
August 8, 2026
Gilbert William Ferro Jr. known to everyone as Gil died on August 9 2026 at the age of 83. Gil was born in Astoria New York to Gilbert William Ferro Sr. and Nardina Gennaro Ferro on February 20 1943. Being the first of eleven children teaches a person a few things how to be useful how to hold your ground and how to keep a room laughing. Gil never unlearned any of these. In January 1969 he married Barbara. They began their life together in Astoria settled in Whitestone Queens to raise their family and eventually made their way to Port Washington NY. Over more than 57 years of marriage Gil and Barbara raised three children Gilbert William Ferro III married to Carissa Lyn Morrison Ferro Gina Marie Carlton married to Kevin Gerrard Carlton and Michael John Ferro. Mikey lived with Gil and Barbara throughout his life and Gil was…
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Timothy Dewayne Hager
, South Carolina
Timothy Dewayne Hager Lexington South Carolina SC Lexington
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Ron Byrd
, South Carolina
It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronald Wayne Byrd of Irmo South Carolina. Ron passed away peacefully on Saturday August 15 surrounded by family at his home following an courageous battle of pancreatic cancer. Born on April 7 1965 in Florence South Carolina Ron lived a life marked by faith family friendship humor and a genuine love for the simple joys of life. Ron was the beloved son of the late Howard Milton Byrd Sr. and Sylvia Huggins Smith. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 20 years Melissa Gresham Byrd whom he married on June 27 2006. Together they built a loving family and shared many cherished memories. Ron is survived by his children R. Gavin Byrd Krystal Josh Cheatham Gabrielle Austin ShealyAnnalee Byrd and Ethan Byrd and his beloved grandchildren Waylon and Wrenley Shealy and Easton and Blakely Cheatham. He…
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Claudia Lansburg
, South Carolina
Claudia Lansburg was born on June 13 1959 in Covington GA and passed away peacefully on August 11 2026. A loving wife mother and grandmother Claudia touched the lives of many with her generosity and kindness. She was driven by her desire to help others and regularly volunteered at church with Titus 2 prayer groups and La Vie Pregnancy center among many other organizations. She loved her family and friends fiercely which is truly one in the same as she treated her friends like family. Claudia lived her life with Jesus at the center of it and she loved to encourage others in their walk with the Lord. A favorite verse she relied on was Have I not commanded you Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid do not be discouraged for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.Joshua 19 . As those who loved…
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Doris Bedenbaugh Smith
, South Carolina
Mrs. Doris Bedenbaugh Smith 90 of Batesburg passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 11 2026. She was born on December 11 1935 in Leesville South Carolina to the late Quincy Leon and Annie Marguree Koon Bedenbaugh. Doris was a lifelong member of Union Lutheran Church and was a homemaker. She loved crafting and went often to craft shows with her late husband. Doris also enjoyed listening to country music and reading autobiographies. She was a beloved wife mother sister aunt and friend. Doris is survived by her daughter Debra A. Smith Roger brothers Elton Bedenbaugh Veta and David Bedenbaugh Marilyn special sister Melba Shull Terry sistersinlaw Nellie Bedenbaugh and Betty Leaphart Bedenbaugh a special sisterinlaw Ola Mae Steele and numerous special nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Julius Edward Smith son Steve L. Smith brothers George Allen Bedenbaugh Doyle Cush Bedenbaugh and Marvin Budjie Bedenbaugh and a…
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Elinor Louise NeeleyBrabham
, South Carolina
Elinor Louise Neeley known to many as Elinor NeeleyBrabham passed away peacefully on August 12 2026. Born in Columbia SC on June 21 1930 to Walter B. Ward and Blanch Spivey Ward Elinor was a beloved figure in her community and a devoted family woman who made her home in Lexington South Carolina. Elinor enjoyed shopping and getting together with her friends. You could always count on her to bring food to any Church or Sunday School gathering. She particularly loved her Sunday School class and hated to miss any of them. Elinor also loved listening to country gospel music and reading books on her kindle. Elinors dedication to public service was evident in her longstanding career as a Deputy Clerk of Family Court for Lexington County. Her commitment to justice and her community was unwavering and will be remembered by all who had the privilege to work alongside her.…
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