Recent Obituaries

Aug 1, 2018

Lillian Ruth Varner Thompson, 81, a resident of Aiken since 1962 passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Facilities following an extended illness.

Born in Union County, SC on February 5, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Mige Sylvester and Fujie Roark Varner.

Mrs. Thompson was retired from Thermo...

Jul 23, 2018

Mrs. Phyllis L. Ilsley, 87, of Aiken, SC formerly of Midland, MI passed away peacefully Monday, July 23, 2018 at Trinity on Laurens.

Mrs. Ilsley was born on March 10, 1931 to the late Fred H. and Elsie (Sommerfield, LaCross) Christiansen in Alpena, Michigan. She graduated from Alpena High School in 1949. She married Gerald C. Ilsley,...

Jul 22, 2018

Effie Garvin Cox, 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 22, 2018 following an extended illness.

Born in Aiken County, SC she was the daughter of the late Holley & Mamie Fox Garvin. Mrs. Cox had retired from the South Carolina Department of Corrections and had worked many years in the sewing industry. She was a member of...

Jul 19, 2018

TRENTON, SC -- Mr. Michael Lewis Hurley, of Trenton, South Carolina, born on August 26, 1951 in Troy, New York, to the late Lois M. Hurley and the late Joseph M. Hurley, passed away at age 66 on July 19, 2018 in Augusta, Georgia.

Michael grew up in Mechanicville and Rye, New York. He graduated from Clarkson...

Jul 19, 2018

Mary Branham Corley, resident of Saluda County, SC, passed away peacefully July 19, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Paul Corley; granddaughter, Stacy Hendrix Hurst; daughter, Paulette Corley Hendrix; and son, Baby Boy Corley. She is survived by three children, Gwendolyn C. Shealy (Bob), Robert P. Corley (Judy), and Christy Corley Nichols;...

Jul 16, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Nan Dow Mulford, died Monday, July 16, 2018 at her residence, surrounded by her family, her cat on her bed, and Travis Terry music playing. She was 83.

Nan was born in Augusta, ME October 1, 1934, the daughter of the late Grace Butterfield Dow and the late Frances Parker Dow. She grew up...

Jul 16, 2018

Elizabeth Day Long, 88, died peacefully at her Bates Street home on Monday, July 16, 2018. She was given the gift of life on November 22, 1929 and now it is time for her to give it back. This has been hard for her family and friends, but she was a Christian woman. Elizabeth was married to the love of...

Jul 12, 2018

Mrs. Hazel Stewart Seigler, 98, was reunited with her Savior and her precious husband of 64 years, Hallie C. Seigler on Thursday morning, July 12, 2018. As she listened to the sounds of “Amazing Grace” here on earth with loving family members by her beside, Heaven’s choir took up the sounds and gently ushered her in to the presence...

Jul 11, 2018

Iris Shealy Covington, 80, of Leesville, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Graveside service will be held at 8:00 AM Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Visitation will be held following the service at graveside. Mrs. Covington was born in Columbia, SC daughter of the late Finis and Evelyn Shealy. She was married to the late Jasper...

Jul 9, 2018

Aiken, SC — Thomas Wayne McMillan, 75, died Monday, July 9, 2018 at the University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia, following a brief illness.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Jordan McMillan; two sons, both of Aiken: Soren McMillan, and Tiernan McMillan with wife Lauren and son, Hayden; one daughter, Tirzah McMillan Blackburn of...

Jul 9, 2018

Brooks Walker Eargle, 63, of Leesville, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, July 14, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Jimmy Reagan. Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Mr. Eargle was born in Saluda County. Son of Charlie...

Jul 9, 2018

Funeral services for Doris Trotter Platts, 90, of Ridge Spring, S.C., will be held on Thursday, July 12, at 11:00 AM in Ridge Spring Baptist Church with the Reverend Bobby Jackson officiating; burial will follow the service at Ridge Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church social hall. The family has...

Jul 6, 2018

LYNWOOD LEROY MCMICHAEL

“MAC”

AUGUST 30, 1926 - JULY 6, 2018

Born in Jackson, Georgia, the middle child of Hattie Elizabeth McBride and Lemuel Elsworth McMichael. He was a skinny tall child with an adventuresome spirit.

He graduated from Richmond Academy for boys in Augusta, Georgia and joined the Navy as...

Jul 5, 2018

Sheila Gayle Keisler went to her eternal reward on July 5, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Sheila was born to Leonard Virgil Howard of Batesburg and Neva Mae Walton Howard of Saluda. Born on May 2, 1959, she spent most of her childhood growing up in the Mill Village of Batesburg where she played with the neighborhood children...

Jul 2, 2018

Walter Mobley, 57, of Pelion, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 6, 2018 at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held after the service at the funeral home. Mr. Mobley was born in Florence, SC, son of the late Robert and Nell Mobley. He was employed for...

Jun 30, 2018

Susan Miller Holley, 73, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018. Mrs. Holley was born in Lexington, SC, daughter of the late Lloyd O. Miller and Julia Elizabeth Sharpe. She is surviving by her sons, Thomas E. Martin, Lester B. Earhart, Jr, Gregory L. Earhart; stepchildren, George H. Holley, Steve D. Holley, Tammy Cox; brothers, Charlton M. Miller, Sr, David E....

Jun 27, 2018

Herman Lee Lybrand, Jr, 66, of Batesburg, was called home Wednesday, June 27, 2018. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6:00 P.M. Saturday, June 30, at Cedar Creek on the Ridge with his nephew, Rev. Kory Duncan and Pastor Kevin “K.T.” Taylor officiating. Visitation will be held after the service at the church. Mr. Lybrand was born...

Jun 25, 2018

AIKEN, SC -- Raymond Browning Jewell entered into heaven Monday, June 25, 2018. He died peacefully at his home. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 28 from 6 – 8 pm at George Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at the George Funeral Home Chapel at 9 am on Friday, June 29 followed by the interment at...

Jun 25, 2018

In loving memory of Terry Lee “TL” Stevenson, 62, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018. Mr. Stevenson was born in Aberdeen, VA son of Bud and Louise Stevenson. He was an engineer for the railroad. He was married to the late Cheryl Mae Stevenson. Surviving are his daughters, Sonja Loveless and Angie Laughead; sister, Elaine Hartford; brothers, Richard Stevenson, Owen...

Jun 23, 2018

Eli Caleb Padgett, 20, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 26, at Pauline Church of Christ with interment in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Denver Padgett, Lee Padgett, Avery Wash, Bryson Yonce, Kenny Keisler,Cody Roebuck and Dusty Rish. Honorary pallbearers will be his hunting, fishing and running buddies:...