Recent Obituaries

Apr 10, 2019

Bruce Allen Lewis 1/7/1949 – 4/10/2019 Bruce Lewis, 70, passed away Wednesday, April 10 after a long stay at NHC Laurens in Laurens, SC. He lived most of his life in Batesburg-Leesville and was a 36 years resident at Leesville Gardens. He was a graduate of the Opportunity School in Columbia. Bruce was born January 7, 1949 to the late...

Apr 8, 2019

AIKEN, SC—Michael Charles Wennemer, age 71, died Monday, April 8, 2019 at Augusta University Medical Center.

Michael was born July 2, 1947 in Hammonton, New Jersey to the late Bernard and Kathryn Wennemer. He served in the US Air Force Reserve and received his bachelor’s degree from LaSalle University. He retired as Director of Sales at Reynold’s...

Apr 6, 2019

Susanne Johns Marr passed into eternal rest on April 6, 2019 at the age of 89. She was the Daughter of Susanne Marion Johns and William Harrison Johns. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Fred J. Marr of Leesville, two sisters, one brother, and one son-in-law. She is the beloved mother of James “Jim” Edward Teer, Jr. (Sandy) of...

Apr 6, 2019

Grady Hartley, Jr, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, April 9, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Monday, April 8, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home, other times at his home. Mr. Hartley was born in Aiken County, son...

Apr 4, 2019

GREENSBORO, NC— Mary Elizabeth Stanley Davis, 58, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 where she resided in Greensboro, NC. Mary was born in Upper Darby, PA on November 11, 1960 and raised in Aiken, SC.

Mary was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was always there to take care of everyone and never...

Apr 3, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Wayne M. Heidtman of Aiken, SC, formerly of Temperance, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019.

Wayne was born in 1928 to the late Albert and Clara (Salo) Heidtman. In 1951 he married Shirley A. Madison. Wayne graduated from Macomber High School in 1946. He served in the Army in the 82nd Airborne. He...

Apr 3, 2019

AIKEN, SC-- John B. (Jack) Singer, 83, of Aiken, passed away on April 3, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Connie M. Singer; two daughters, Mary Kay Wainwright (Jessie) and Rebecca Marie Bell; four sons, Earl Michael Caminiti, Salvatore Joseph Caminiti, Carl Samuel Caminiti (Jennifer), and Anthony Raymond Caminiti (Shannon); thirteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and four...

Mar 31, 2019

Aiken – Jeffery D. Frommer, age 65, a lifelong resident of Aiken, S.C., entered into rest on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Jeff was born at the old Aiken County Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Jackie Williams and a son of the late Paul R. and Ruth E. Frommer. Jeff was a graduate of St. Angela Academy. Jeff’s...

Mar 31, 2019

AIKEN, SC -- Gary Alan Albrecht, 86 years, of Aiken, SC died Sunday March 31, 2019 at his home in Aiken after a brief battle with cancer. Gary was surrounded by his loved ones when he passed.

Gary leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Virginia (Hersz) Albrecht; four daughters: Dawn Albrecht-Parys (Ron, pre-deceased), Gayle Loveland, Joy...

Mar 29, 2019

OPAL "MOE" BERTRAND FILLER JR., 93, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019, at the Benton House in Aiken, S.C., where he was a resident since May of 2018.

Before that he resided at Saint Anne Home in Fort Wayne. He was the father of Dr. David (Sharon) Filler of Aiken, S.C. He lived most of his...

Mar 29, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Nancy L. Wheaton, age 73, passed with peace and grace on Friday, March 29, 2019, following a brief illness.

Nancy was born June 4, 1945 in Charleston, SC to the late Eugene Leroy Leopold Sr. and the late Eugenia Anderson Leopold Gruber. She had made Aiken, SC her home for the past forty-five years,...

Mar 28, 2019

AIKEN, SC—Lillian L. Messera, age 87, went home to her Lord Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Messera was born February 16, 1932 in Washington D.C. to the late Preston and Adrienne Longley. She had made Aiken, SC her home for the past four years, having lived previously in The Villages, FL and...

Mar 26, 2019

MARTINEZ, GA—Linda Larkin Smith, age 62, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

Linda was born New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1956 in Michigan to Ruth Jennings Larkin and the late Daniel C. Larkin. She spent her career in banking and retired after twenty-five years. She loved animals, gardening, and had a horse that she was exceptionally fond...

Mar 25, 2019

Jerry was born on May 18, 1958. He died March 25, 2019. Memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, March 31, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the funeral home. Jerry “Tot” was predeceased by both his mother and father Shirley and OP Tot Rinehart and a nephew...

Mar 25, 2019

Mary Stephens Ayers, 91, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, March 28, at Southland Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 11:00 – 12:00 P.M. Thursday, March, 28, before the service at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. Service will be conducted by Pastor Ross Smith, II also assisted by Chaplain David...

Mar 24, 2019

AIKEN, SC -- Rosamond Durban McDuffie of Aiken, descendant of two prominent local families and the daughter of an early 20th century Aiken mayor, died Sunday, March 24. She was the last surviving child of Rosa Wyman Durban and George Aimar Durban. Born in Aiken, she was a graduate of St. Angela Academy and received her bachelor's degree from...

Mar 23, 2019

AIKEN, SC -- Richard (Dick) Wallace Smith, age 90, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on March 23, 2019. His funeral service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Aiken on March 28 at 11 am.

Dick was born in Hammond, Indiana on March 21, 1929, the son of Harold and Bertha Smith and grew up...

Mar 23, 2019

AIKEN, SC – JoAnn H. Goldman, age 83, entered into rest Saturday, March 23, 2019 at University Hospital.

Mrs. Goldman was born December 13, 1935 to the late Nathan and Josephine Hale. She was a resident of Aiken, SC since 1968 and retired from GlaxoSmithKline. She enjoyed cooking, puzzles, caring for children, and cherished spending time with...

Mar 22, 2019

BARNWELL, SC-- Lillian Hopson, age 81, entered into rest Friday, March 22, 2019.

Mrs. Hopson was conveyed to Paulk Funeral Home, 415 E. Pine St., Fitzgerald, GA 31750 for funeral services and interment.

Mar 21, 2019

Iva Pearl Taylor Durst, 88, of Leesville, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, March 24, at First Baptist Church of Batesburg with interment in Batesburg Cemetery with Rev. Henry Stamper officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service. Mrs. Durst was born in Leesville, SC, daughter of Eddie M....