Recent Obituaries

Oct 8, 2018

CB “Joe” Wood, 85, of Batesburg, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, October 8, 2018. Funeral services will be held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Vollie Gibbs officiating. Active pallbearers are Brandon Cassada, Justin Cassada, Bob “Lil’ Bob”...

Oct 7, 2018

Floyd Perry Wheeler, 91, of Batesburg, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 10, at Mt. Ebal Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Bill Paulling officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the church fellowship hall. Active pallbearers will be Travas Smith,...

Oct 4, 2018

AIKEN, SC-- Clyde David Willing, 83, peacefully entered into rest Thursday, October 4, 2018. Born on November 18, 1934, in Aiken, SC. Clyde was a son of the late Geddings and Ione Willing, and was one of 9 children. He was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and beloved wife of 62 years, Nancy G. Willing. Clyde...

Oct 4, 2018

Margaret Clyde “Peggy” Eargle, 76, passed away Thursday, October 04, 2018. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 6, at 1:00 PM in the Family Cemetery in Gaston. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM–1:00 PM prior to the service at graveside. Mrs. Eargle was born in West Chester, PA daughter of the late John Thomas Icenhour and Anna...

Oct 3, 2018

Wesley Sample, 54, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, October 7, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Thompson officiating. Wesley was a loving Son, Brother, Uncle, Father and Grandfather. He was best known for his larger than life personality. His zest for life was contagious and evident by...

Oct 2, 2018

AUGUSTA, GA

Mr. Oliver Theodore White, Sr. 73, loving husband of Diane Jones White, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at his residence after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, October 5, 2018 in the Chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd, Augusta, GA 30906,...

Sep 29, 2018

Bobby Arnold Burke, 77, of Inman, SC, formerly of Aiken, SC passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018 after a brief struggle with cancer.

Bobby was born November 7, 1940 in Millen Georgia to the late Arnold Lee and Louise (Padgett) Burke. He retired from Owens Corning after 37 years. Bobby stayed active after his retirement fishing,...

Sep 29, 2018

AIKEN, SC—Arnold Garrett Boone, age 94, entered into rest Saturday, September 29, 2018.

Mr. Boone was born May 16, 1924 in Nebo, NC to the late Edward D. Boone and the late Mary Ann Boone. He was drafted into the US Army and actively served his country in WWII. He served a full tour and was stationed...

Sep 28, 2018

Danny Lewis Hallman, of Leesville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 28, 2018. He was born in Leesville on January 15, 1942 to the late William Miles and Annie Mae Hallman. He graduated from Gilbert High School in 1960, and followed the construction trade as a pipe welder. He was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters...

Sep 27, 2018

Robert Glenn Smith “Big Glenn” , 59, was born on November 1, 1958, and lived in Leesville until he passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Glenn was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with loved ones. He worked hard all his life through various jobs in logging...

Sep 26, 2018

AIKEN, SC—Hereward M. Wimborne passed away peacefully at home in Aiken, SC on Wednesday, 26 September 2018 with his wife by his side after a bravely borne illness.

Hereward was born in Durban Natal, Republic of South Africa to the late Hereward A. Wimborne and the late Kathleen Meek Wimborne. As a teenager, he traveled to Great...

Sep 26, 2018

Josephine Satcher Craps, 78, of Leesville, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 28, at St. James Lutheran Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Gina Meetze officiating. Active pallbearers will be Benjamin McGee, Timmy Rogers, Chad Satcher, Mitch Craps, Mikkie Howard and Rodney Craps. Honorary pallbearers will be...

Sep 26, 2018

Gladys Cobb, 78, of Gilbert, passed away Wednesday, September 26,2018. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 29, at Amick Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Larry Smith and Rev. Marcus Ginn officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Active pallbearers will be Billy...

Sep 25, 2018

Scott Beale Hunter, 69, publisher of the Aiken Standard from 1989-2013 and community leader, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, following a lengthy illness.

Funeral services will be at 10 AM Saturday, September 29, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church with The Rev. Dr. Brian Coulter officiating. Visitation will be at George Funeral Home...

Sep 25, 2018

Barbara B. Kahler, wife of J. Barry Kahler, passed away September 26, 2018. Barbara was born on March 24, 1967 in Prosperity, SC to the late Robert Thedo Bush. She was a lifelong resident of Gilbert, SC. Barbara met the love of her life at fifteen years old and they have been inseparable ever since. Barbara and Barry have two...

Sep 24, 2018

AIKEN, SC—Mildred Goodson Murdock, age 98, entered into rest peacefully Monday, September 24, 2018.

Mrs. Murdock was born June 7, 1920 in Royston, GA to the late Bert and Nancy Goodson. She had made Aiken, SC her home since 1987, having previously lived in Ware Shoals, SC and Trion, GA. Mrs. Murdock was of the Baptist faith...

Sep 23, 2018

TRENTON, SC—Robert Lewis Post, age 61, entered into rest Sunday, September 23, 2018 at his residence.

Robert was born December 2, 1956 in Patterson, NJ and had made Aiken, SC his home for the past twenty-three years. Prior to moving South with his family, he worked at UPS in New Jersey. His family will remember him for...

Sep 23, 2018

Leila Prater Corder went home to her Lord and “her” Price on September 23, 2018. Born in Batesburg, she was the daughter of the late Barney B. & Mattie Prater of Batesburg. Leila was predeceased by her husband of over 40 years, Price Timmerman Corder and her sister Freddie Long who was a special part of her daily life. Surviving...

Sep 20, 2018

AIKEN, SC— Rans Dow Black Jr., age 88, beloved husband of the late Sara F. Black, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018.

Born January 1, 1930 in Cherryville, NC, he was the son of the late Ranzo Dow Black I and the late Zona Kiser Black. He and Sara were married in Charlotte, NC and spent 57...

Sep 20, 2018

AIKEN, SC—Mrs. Beverly Ann Jones, age 56, entered into rest Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Augusta University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

Mrs. Jones was born May 20, 1962 in Aiken, SC to the late Henry and Ella Mae Griffin. She was a life-long resident of Aiken, SC and worked with Palmetto Ambulance and as a Home Health Aide...