Recent Obituaries

Nov 28, 2019

AIKEN, SC – William Harold “Bill” Brunson, age 78, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Bill was born October 6, 1941 in Camden, SC to the late William Thomas Brunson and the late Helen H. Brunson. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force. While in the service in South Dakota...

Nov 27, 2019

Bobby Duane Goff, 89, of Batesburg, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019. He was the son of the late James Burley and Jessie Varlie Goff. Bobby graduated from Hollywood High School in Saluda County. He worked in road construction for all of his adult life. Surviving including his wife of 67 years, Bernette O. Goff; son, Monty (Louise) Goff; daughters, Beth...

Nov 21, 2019

Linda Hazel Griffin, of Monetta, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, November 23, at Wayne Hall Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Tyler McCurry, Buddy Smith, Mike Smith and Nick Reese. Mrs. Griffin was born in Aiken County daughter of the late John and Viney Hall Smith. She retired from Knight Industries. She...

Nov 10, 2019

Alegría Esther “Joy” Tuggy, of Batesburg, died Sunday, November 10, 2019. She was born September 20, 1922, in Carúpano, Venezuela, to missionaries Donald and Faith Turner, and she lived in Venezuela until she turned 12. She spoke both Spanish and English from her childhood on. She lived at the Westervelt Home for Missionary Children in Batesburg from the time she...

Nov 8, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Albert Charles Osborn Jr., age 64, entered into rest Friday, November 8, 2019 at his residence.

Albert was born March 13, 1955 in Fort Thomas, KY to Elsie Osborn and the late Albert Osborn Sr. He was in Industrial Sales by trade and of the Catholic Faith. He had made Aiken, SC his home...

Nov 7, 2019

Billy Asbill, 75, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. He was the son of the late Crosson and Lila Anderson Asbill. He was known as an avid crappie fisherman with his wine corks and jigs and his honey holes. He was a true family man-loved his children and grandchildren. One of...

Nov 6, 2019

AIKEN, SC – On Wednesday, November 6, 2019, Michael (Mike) D. Leugers, loving husband and father, passed away quietly at home with his wife of 57 years by his side.

Mike was born in Hamilton, OH on January 28, 1940. He earned his BS from Springfield College and Masterʼs Degree from Westfield State University. He was a...

Nov 5, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Anna Breeden Miller, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in Aiken, South Carolina.

Annie Mae Breeden, a tiny spit-fire with beautiful blue eyes and a halo of golden locks, was born on February 26, 1928 to Robert Frank Breeden and Caroline May Matheson Breeden. Anna...

Nov 5, 2019

A Mass of Christian Burial for Helen A. (Obrzut) Kowalski, 97 will be held at 1 PM, Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lexington, SC, officiated by Father Raymond Carlo. Interment will be at a later dated in Naples, Florida. Join us for Repass in the Church Hall after Mass. Helen A. Kowalski 97, born February...

Nov 5, 2019

Herman L. “Bud” Smith, 92,of Leesville, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 Noon at Old Lexington Baptist Church with Rev. Joshua Davidson officiating. Visitation will be held after the service. Mr. Smith was born in Leesville, son of the late Hessie Lee and Blannie Gillian Smith. He was a member of Old...

Nov 2, 2019

Heyward O. “Matt” Matthews, 82, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 6, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cleves Matthews Cemetery with military honors and masonic rites with Rev. Virgil Parsons and Rev. Rick Scott officiating. Active pallbearers will be Randy Anderson, Charles Baird, Gene Feaster, Joe...

Oct 27, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Michael Alan Reusche, Colonel, USAF (Ret.), 69, passed away on October 27, 2019. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on September 24, 1950. Following graduation from Auburn University in 1972, Mike was commissioned as a second Lieutenant in the USAF and rose through the ranks to Colonel. After serving his country proudly for 27 years, Mike...

Oct 23, 2019

AIKEN, SC-- Demetra Karapatakis Verenes Gray of Aiken entered into rest on October 23, 2019, surrounded by family.

Mrs. Gray was born in Plomarion, Greece, on December 22, 1932 to the late Constantinos and Irene Karapatakis. After her marriage to Nick Verenes in Nassau, Bahamas, she made Aiken her home. She was 17 years old when she...

Oct 20, 2019

Floyd Edwin Matthews, 72, of Sweetwater, TN, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019. Mr. Matthews was born in Athens, TN to the late Malcolm Patterson Matthews and Ellie Thompson Matthews. He is survived by his sons, Robert E. (Delores) Matthews and Micheal E. (Sonya Curtis) Matthews; sisters, Glenda Matthews Hackler and Mary Matthews; brother, Tom (Susan) Matthews; grandchildren, Dylan( Breanna),...

Oct 19, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Carliss B. McHargue Sr., age 72, entered into rest Saturday, October 19, 2019 in the comfort of his home surrounded by family.

Carliss was born October 12, 1947 in Pickens, SC to the late Homer and Hazel McHargue. He had made Aiken, SC his home since 1966, having previously lived in Anderson, SC. He...

Oct 18, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Tolbert Holmes III, age 62, entered into rest Friday, October 18, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital following a brief illness.

Tolbert was born in Queens, NY to the late Tolbert Holmes Jr. and the late Carrie Knight Holmes. He worked for Drakes Bakery in sales for many years. He had made Aiken, SC his...

Oct 18, 2019

Randall Edward Kapika Grubbs, of Leesville, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 21, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with a viewing one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends after the service at the home of his mother. Mr. Grubbs was born at Long...

Oct 15, 2019

AIKEN, SC: Julianne Scahill, 78, wife of Thomas Scahill, of Aiken, passed away October 15, 2019 surrounded by her family.

Born December 14, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Frank Overbeck and Mary Virginia Konerman Overbeck.

Julianne met her husband and they were married in December of 1959. They enjoyed a life together...

Oct 13, 2019

AIKEN, SC: On Sunday, October 13, 2019, Dr. David Ellsworth Mullins passed away at the age of 75 years.

David was born and raised in Richlands, Va. He attended Emory & Henry College in Emory, Va., and then the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. After medical school, David served as a Major in the United States...

Oct 8, 2019

AUGUSTA, GA- James Randall Holley Sr., age 89, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at University Hospital.

Mr. Holley was born June 30, 1930 in Aiken County, SC to the late Edward Brainard Holley and the late Lillian Odom Holley. He was a life-long area resident. He served his country in the US Air Force. He graduated from...