Recent Obituaries

Jun 20, 2019

Marlene Pratt Allen, 85, passed away Thursday morning, June 20, 2019.

She was born August 2, 1933 in Moline, Illinois to Thomas and Loretta Pratt. She was married to Harvey F Allen (deceased) for 61 years and lived in Aiken since 1959.

She is survived by her sister Julie Simmons of Muncie, four sons Steven...

Jun 19, 2019

AIKEN, SC-- Glenn A Knowles, 79, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday June 19, 2019 at his home.

Glenn was born December 28, 1939 in Orange, New Jersey to Howard and Marian (White) Knowles. He graduated from Mountain Lakes High School in 1958 and from Rutgers University in 1962, and after moving to Ohio for...

Jun 17, 2019

AIKEN,SC-- Sally Chmelik Ferrara, age 91, passed peacefully at her home in Aiken, on Monday, June 17.

She was born on December 24, in Joliet, Illinois, to Dr. Frank and Georgianna Chmelik. Mrs. Ferrara was a graduate of Joliet High School and the University of Colorado Boulder. She also studied education graduate courses at the University of...

Jun 13, 2019

Phyllis Yvonne Rodgers, 73, of Ward, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 15, at Rodgers Family Cemetery with Rev. Josh McClendon officiating. Active pallbearers will be Cody, Chris, and Chad Shealy, Craig, Colt and Austin Rodgers. Honorary pallbearers will be Logan and Keagen Gentry, Harley and David Rodgers. Mrs....

Jun 12, 2019

Brantley Eugene Lester, infant son, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Brantley is survived by his parents, Casey Lester and Bianca Cummings; and brothers, Hunter and Jonathan Lee Lester. Maternal grandparents, Mary Cummings & Calvin Smith; Oscar P. Rinehart. Maternal great grandparents, Lois & James Prince; Paternal grandparents, Rick & Sharon Lester; great grandmother, Shirley...

Jun 11, 2019

AIKEN, SC-- Dewey Harvie Booth, age 90, entered into heaven Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. Booth was born August 13, 1928 in Aynor, SC to the late John James Booth and the late Nettie Lee Booth. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and had made Aiken, SC his home since 1951....

Jun 10, 2019

BEECH ISLAND, SC—Bobby Jo Burch, age 39, died Monday, June 10, 2019 after a brave fight against esophageal cancer.

Bobby was born October 27, 1979. He had been a resident of the area since 2004 and worked in Tech Support. Bobby was an avid gamer and enjoyed going on annual trips to Disney.

Survivors include...

Jun 10, 2019

Donald "Donnie" Smith, 70, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Jun 7, 2019

AIKEN, SC—Leonard Jerome White, age 86, entered into rest Friday, June 7, 2019 at his residence with his family by his side.

Mr. White was born August 21, 1932 in Langley, SC to the late Marvin and Arvater White. He was a life-long area resident and was a well-known carpenter. Mr. White was a member of Bethel...

Jun 6, 2019

GRANITEVILLE, SC—Patrick Laurence Slattery, age 75, died Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Slattery was born April 24, 1944 in Charleston Co., SC to the late Patrick Anthony Slattery and the late Marguerite Morris Slattery. He was a graduate of Clemson University and retired from the Federal Government having worked with the Department...

Jun 3, 2019

Richard A. “Rick” Corley, of Gilbert, passed away June 3, 2019. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 5, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery on Priceville Road, Gilbert with Rev. Greg Williams officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the family’s home. Active pallbearers are Tim Black, Jimmy Jennings, Caleb Fulmer, Blake Lybrand,...

May 31, 2019

Leila Mae Senn Motes, 88, of Leesville, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 3, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. Nels Ledwell officiating. Active pallbearers will be Phillip Motes, Connor Motes, Mike Kelly, Brandon Wooten, Daniel Senn and Jimmy Smith. Honorary...

May 30, 2019

Patsy Elizabeth Smith (Clark), 70, of Pelion, entered into her eternal rest on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, June 2, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Oaklawn Cemetery in Pelion with Brian Thomason officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Ms....

May 28, 2019

AIKEN, SC -- Suzanne Jirel Principi, born June 5th, 1962, entered into rest on May 28, 2019 surrounded by family and friends at her home in Aiken, SC after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Savannah, GA to the late Robert L. Jirel, Sr. and Annie Joe Simpson Jirel. Suzanne was a nurse for 35 years,...

May 24, 2019

Joshua "Josh" Greer, 42, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday, May 28, at Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Josh was born in Columbia, SC son of Gary Greer and the late Brenda G. Greer. He was a talented pianist and very good with computers. He had worked for Service Channel in New...

May 21, 2019

Jimmy Monty Smith, 46, of Monetta, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, May 25, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Paulling officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home. Mr. Smith was born in Lexington, SC, son of the late Jimmy E...

May 20, 2019

AIKEN, SC—Nikolai Paul DeFeo, age 22, died Monday, May 20, 2019.

Nikolai (Nick) was born June 9, 1996 in Kazakhstan and was the beloved oldest son of Mary-Ellen Noone and Anthony F. DeFeo. Additionally, he is survived by his siblings, April, Jack, and Igor DeFeo; his maternal grandparents, Paul and Karen Noone; his paternal grandfather, Francis DeFeo;...

May 18, 2019

Thelma P. “Polly” Keisler, 74, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, May 20, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. Dennis Lear officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM Monday, prior to the service. Active pallbearers are Mickey Anderson, Chris Bagwell, Jay Hallman,...

May 16, 2019

AIKEN, SC—Helen E. (Billie) Allen, age 98, entered into rest Thursday, May 16, 2019 at The Hills at Cumberland Village.

Mrs. Allen was born October 21, 1920 on farmland in central Illinois to the late George and Jessie Stevens of Greenview, IL. She married a military officer and traveled the world. They later settled in Augusta, GA...

May 13, 2019

AIKEN, SC—Jo Ann Widener Fanning, age 77, entered into rest Monday, May 13, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Fanning was born January 1, 1942 in Abingdon, VA to the late Leonard and Nell Hagy Widener. She was a resident of South Carolina for thirty-eight years until 2003 when her husband died and she moved back...