Recent Obituaries

Jan 17, 2019

Mrs. Shirley Frances Johnson Trotter passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 after a sudden illness. Born on September 17th 1936 in the New Holland community of Aiken county to the late Kohan Leroy and Effie Mae Waters Johnson. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, John E. Trotter of Lexington; daughter, Sherry Ann Trotter Waters of Aiken; three sons, Richard...

Jan 16, 2019

Robert Michael Prendergast, Jr. age 61, Machinist, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

Born, June 12, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio.

Survived by mother, Nancy; brother, Frank (Amy); sisters, Suzanne, Beth Hendrix; daughters, Rachel (Sean) May, Rebecca, Michelle; son, Christopher; six grandchildren; five nephews & nieces.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be...

Jan 14, 2019

Janie E. Tucker formally of Batesburg, SC died January 14th after many years of declining health. She was born in Bath, SC May 26, 1929 to William and Mamie Strong. She was preceded in death by twin sister, Annie and also her husband, Rev. Raymond F. Tucker. Surviving are her daughter, Becky Tucker of North Charleston; son, Rev. Raymond E....

Jan 13, 2019

AIKEN, SC—Bertha (Bertie) L. Bradford, age 90, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 13, 2019, at her home at the Place of Pepper Hill.

After living in her childhood home for 67 years, she moved to Aiken, SC. She spent her time working with Special Olympics and even started a swimming program for them in support of her...

Jan 9, 2019

Eric Hartsell Berry, 76, husband of Paula Terwilliger Berry, of Ridge Spring, passed away January 9, 2019.

Born October 16, 1942 in Augusta, GA, he was the son of the late Luther Hartsell Berry and Katy Williams Berry.

Mr. Berry was a life long resident of Aiken and loved all of the history here. His...

Jan 7, 2019

Inez Rabon Warren, 85, passed away Monday January 7, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Inez was born April 23, 1933 in Augusta, GA to Joseph and Bula Rabon. She worked at Piggly Wiggly in Batesburg for 30 years. She enjoyed spending her spare time crocheting and gardening. She also loved Elvis Presley and the Georgia Bulldogs. She was...

Jan 6, 2019

AIKEN, SC—Jeanne Hurst Shanks, widow of Renford Martin Shanks, entered into rest peacefully Sunday, January 6, 2019 in Greenville, SC at the home of her daughter.

Mrs. Shanks was born May 21, 1945 in Augusta, GA to the late Bryant Hurst and the late Lessie Viola Tidwell Hurst. She was a former resident of Augusta, having made...

Jan 6, 2019

On January 6, 2019 surrounded by her loving family, the Lord called Elsie Deloache Hartley Harris home. Elsie was born on August 3, 1939 in Saluda, SC to the late Evans and Ollie Morgan Deloache. Elsie was the consummate people person, having retired from CVS Pharmacy. Elsie loved her church and was active until her health began deteriorating. Elsie enjoyed...

Jan 2, 2019

AIKEN, SC—Holley Renee O’Bryan, age 28, entered into rest Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Augusta University Medical Center.

Holley was born July 31, 1990 in Aiken, SC to Mark O’Bryan and Susan Todd O’Bryan. She was a life-long area resident. She loved her dogs, social media, country music, and reading. She especially loved her baby niece, Palmer....

Jan 2, 2019

AIKEN, SC—William T. Cocke III, age 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at home. He was much loved by family and friends and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many.

Tom was born to the late William T. Cocke Jr., a WWII casualty, and Lilian Martin. He was reared by a...

Dec 31, 2018

Gilbert McAlpine Meissner, 91, of Aiken, South Carolina died peacefully on December 31, 2018. He was born in New York City, the son of Harold Meissner and Anne McAlpine Meissner. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife Ruth, to whom he was married for 52 years.

Gil grew up in Mt. Vernon,...

Dec 31, 2018

GRANITEVILLE, SC—Randall Brooks Miller, formerly of Cope, SC, age 63, died Monday, December 31, 2018 at Augusta University Hospital.

Born May 3, 1955 in Orangeburg, SC, Randall was the son of Anna B. Miller and the late L.E. Miller Jr. Randall graduated from Wofford College and obtained a master’s degree in graphic art from Clemson University. Randall...

Dec 28, 2018

AIKEN, SC—Funeral Services for Mrs. Christine B. Walker, age 67, who entered into rest Saturday, December 29, 2018, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Couchton Baptist Church with the Revs. Bobby Broach and Mayhew West. Interment will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Richard Burkhart, Hunter Danko, Dan Walker, Jason Walker,...

Dec 26, 2018

Pamela T. Risinger, 62, of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 31, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held after the service. Mrs. Risinger was born in Augusta, GA, daughter of the late Dan Tudor and Ann Shealy. She was married to the late Billy...

Dec 26, 2018

On December 26th, surrounded by the family he loved and provided for, the Lord called Ed “Peewee” Prater home. Ed was born May 23, 1927, in Newberry SC to Sumter Otis Prater and Louella Koon Prater. A proud Navy man, Ed volunteered for service in 1943 at the age of 16 and served in the Pacific, arriving in Nagasaki 8...

Dec 24, 2018

Beatrice Hall Pilot Jeffcoat, 92, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, December 27 at Old Samaria Baptist Church with interment in Hall Town Cemetery with Rev. Barry Anderson officiating. Visitation will follow after the service. Active pallbearers are Dean Oswalt, Gene Oswalt, Roger Boatwright, Ronnie Boatwright, Eric Watterson and...

Dec 22, 2018

AIKEN, SC—Michael Wayne Jenkins, age 67, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at University Hospital.

Michael was born October 13, 1951 in Greenwood, SC to the late Henry Grover Jenkins and Jennie (Pat) Jenkins. He was an area resident for most of his life. He worked as an IT specialist, a deputy with the Aiken Co. Sheriff’s...

Dec 21, 2018

AIKEN, SC—Lorna Susan Fierke passed away on 21 December 2018, at the age of 68, at the Eisenhower Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA. She was the beloved wife of Lewis F. Fierke for 28 years.

Born in London, England, she worked as Executive Secretary for British Airways. She lived and worked in England, France, Italy, Brazil, Crete,...

Dec 20, 2018

Elisha Carroll Hall, 91, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 27, at Hall Family Cemetery conducted by Rev. Jimmy White and Rev. Billy Padgett. Mr. Hall was born in Batesburg, SC son of the late Quincy and Chloe Baggott Hall. He was a member of Merrits Bridge Christian...

Dec 18, 2018

Thomas Earl Kneece, 73, of Monetta, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018. A celebration of life drop-in will be held from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Saturday, December 29, at the Batesburg Train Depot. Mr. Kneece was born in Camp Lejeune, NC, son of the late Earl and Josie Mae (Lybrand) Kneece. He graduated from Ridge Spring Monetta High School...