Recent Obituaries

Jan 25, 2019

Mrs. McLain passed away Friday, January 25, 2019. Born in Saluda County, SC. She was the daughter of the late Pierce and Carrie Bell Butler. She retired from Springs Industries of Columbia after 44 years of service. Mrs. McLain was well known for her homemade biscuits and chocolate pies. Mrs. McLain is survived by her son, Donald Wayne McLain of...

Jan 22, 2019

WILLISTON, SC- Todd Balis, age 67, entered into rest Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by George Fuenral Home.

Jan 22, 2019

Rev. William Otto Johnson, Jr, went home to Heaven on January 22, 2019. Born in Warren Ark, August 13, 1936, to the late William Otto Johnson, Sr and Marie Johnson. He was a member of the 1955 Warren High School Football that went undefeated and state champions. He played half back and had the nick name “Auto” because if he...

Jan 21, 2019

AIKEN, SC-- Lou Ann M. Ainsworth, 79, of Aiken, SC passed away after a lengthy illness Monday, January 21, 2019. She was loving wife to William R. Scott III, dear sister to John, David & Douglas Wernke and loyal daughter to Leonard & Muriel Wernke. She is survived by daughter Kimberly Mooty of Los Angeles, CA and son William...

Jan 21, 2019

AIKEN, SC— Robert Arthur (Bob) Stokes passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019.

Bob was born in McKeesport, PA, on October 26, 1940. He was raised in Clairton, PA, and graduated from Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon). After serving in the U.S. Army, Bob returned to school and earned an MBA from The University of...

Jan 21, 2019

Francis Lavance Kyzer, 71, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, January 24 at Convent Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Bill Padgett officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. before the service at the church. Active pallbearers will be Corey Whitney, Austin Whitney, Mike...

Jan 20, 2019

Rev. James Randal Baker, 96, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on January 20, 2019. . Randal was born in Rock Hill, SC to the late Thomas Fredrick and Henrietta Nettles Baker. Randal served his Lord faithfully for over 60 years as an ordained minister. He pastored St, Matthews Baptist Church, Grover, SC, Parisview Baptist Church, Greenville, SC,...

Jan 17, 2019

Darrell “Mason” Whittle, born September 24th 1996 was the beloved son of Pam Long and Darrell Whittle. Mason was born with a rare genetic disorder, Sanfilippo Syndrome or MPS III B doctors told his family he would only live an average lifespan of 10-14 years. Mason has blessed us with 22 years of wonderful memories. He taught us more love...

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...