Nancy Curt
Sep 30, 2026
Nancy Sue Moore Curt peacefully passed away September 30, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 20, 1931, to George and Bertha Moore. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Howard (Jiggs) Anderson and Fred Curt; her parents; and all of her siblings: Viola Mai Moore, George Wesley Moore, Dora Catherine Stone, and her youngest brother, James...
Lona Fulmer Proctor
Oct 22, 2026
Lona Fulmer Proctor, 86, of Ridge Spring, South Carolina, passed away on October 22, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Aiken County, she was the youngest of ten children of the late Wardlaw and Fannie Fulmer. Lona grew up on her family's farm in rural Aiken County and remained a lifelong member of Mount...
Kathy M. Johnson
Oct 19, 2026
Kathy M. Johnson, 74, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on October 19, 2026. Born on December 20, 1951, in Darlington, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Luther Miles and Bessie Mae Hornsby. Kathy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose love for her family was evident in everything she...
Ronnie C. Waters
Oct 17, 2026
Ronnie C. Waters, 76, of Leesville, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Jimmie Waters and Mattie Belle Bedenbaugh Waters. Ronnie dedicated many years of service to J.B. Martin before retiring from Ridge LP Gas. A devoted family man, Ronnie enjoyed spending time with his loved ones and...
Mary Elizabeth Williams
Oct 14, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Williams, 78, of Batesburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Born in Aiken County, she was the daughter of the late Verbe and Sebell Anderson Jones. She was the loving wife of the late James Marvin Williams, Sr. Affectionately known to everyone as "Maw Maw," Mary was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who treasured...
John Gary Crowley II
Oct 13, 2026
John Gary Crowley II, 72, of Leesville, SC, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Born on October 16, 1953, in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late John Gary Crowley and Mazie Lee Wallace Crowley.
Mr. Crowley will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his dedicated service to his country and community, and his love for...
Ronald Franklin Brazell
Oct 13, 2026
Ronald Franklin Brazell, 66, of Leesville, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Bill and Shelby Jean Brazell.
Ronald was a hardworking man who spent many years painting houses. He had a love for Harley-Davidson motorcycles and enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially camping and taking trips to the mountains. Ronald...
Cornelius L. Washington
Oct 12, 2026
Cornelius L. Washington, 51, of Lexington, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026. Born in Richland County, SC, he was the son of Osaze Bey (Philip Pittman) and the late Josie Bell Washington. Cornelius was a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather who cherished his family above all else. He was a hardworking and dedicated man who took great...
Jason Edward Brunson
Oct 10, 2026
Jason Edward Brunson, 51, of Batesburg, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Born in Jacksonville, North Carolina, he was the son of Deborah Joyce Warren and the late Joseph Edward Brunson. Jason was a free spirit who embraced life with a sense of adventure. He developed a love for traveling at a young age and enjoyed exploring new places...
Paul Duncan Kirby
Oct 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Duncan Kirby, who went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2026, at the age of 63. While our hearts are broken by his passing, we find comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering and is now at peace in the...
Marilyn Jernigan Wood
Oct 6, 2026
Marilyn Jernigan Wood, 82, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Born on May 10, 1944, in Morehead City, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late William Hubert Jernigan and Mary Lou Jackson Jernigan.
Mrs. Wood dedicated more than 30 years of her life to education as a beloved teacher, making a lasting impact on...
Dean L. Balder
Oct 6, 2026
Dean L. Balder, 93, of Leesville, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Born in Sharonville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Earl and Fern Daniels Balder. He was a devoted husband to his late wife, Betty Balder, with whom he shared 71 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2025. Dean proudly served his country in...
Patricia Bridges
Oct 3, 2026
Patricia “Patty” Bridges, 55, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, on October 15, 1970, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Olga Shepard.
Patty was a woman with a heart of gold who never met a stranger. She had a special gift for making everyone around her feel welcomed, loved,...
Carl Reichle Bottomley, Jr.
Oct 3, 2026
Carl Reichle Bottomley, Jr., 89, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on October 3, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 19, 1937, in Newark, NJ, he was a son of the late Carl R. Bottomley, Sr and Catherine Weil Bottomley. A faithful servant of God, Carl was a devoted member of All Saints Anglican...
Leonard Wayne Heyward
Oct 2, 2026
Leonard Wayne Heyward, 67, of Ninety Six, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026.
Born in Prosperity, he was a son of the late L.W. Heyward and Cleola Wilson Heyward. Wayne was self-employed for many years, working in the cable and lawn irrigation industries. In his free time, he enjoyed watching wrestling and racing and was an especially devoted fan of Dale...
Norma Benton Keisler
Oct 1, 2026
Norma Benton Keisler, 89, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026, following a brief illness. Born in Aiken, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Virginia Whitlock Corder. Mrs. Keisler spent many years farming alongside her husband, and together they owned and operated Keisler Plumbing. She was a member of Hulon Baptist Church. Mrs. Keisler...
Eric Matthew Pentz
Sep 30, 2026
Eric Matthew Pentz, 37, of Jackson, South Carolina, entered into rest on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Born on January 17, 1989, in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of the late Michael and Susan Pentz. Eric was born with complicated health challenges, but from an early age he proved to be a fighter and overcame odds. During his childhood, Eric...
David C. Brogden
Sep 27, 2026
David Brogden, a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on September 27, 2026.
David was a man with a truly big heart and an incredible capacity to love. His family meant everything to him, and he believed family was more than just blood. He welcomed people into his heart and made those around him feel loved,...
Robert Leslie Sheppard
Sep 25, 2026
Robert Leslie Sheppard was born on June 23, 1941, to Robert Lewis and Donelle Taylor Sheppard. He was born in Batesburg, South Carolina, and remained a lifelong resident of the Batesburg‑Leesville community.
He graduated from Batesburg‑Leesville High School, where he was a member of The Beta Club, was elected Class President, and excelled as an athlete, lettering in both baseball and...
Mary Budd Barnett
Sep 24, 2026
Mary Jean Budd Barnett, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026 in West Columbia, South Carolina. Born on May 24, 1929, in Massillon, Ohio, Mary led a remarkable life full of love, dedication, and service to her community.
Mary graduated from Massillon High School and went on to earn her degree from Notre Dame College....