Recent Obituaries

Oct 18, 2018

Annie Ruth Smith Bentley, of Ridge Spring, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018. A memorial visitation will be held at her home Saturday, October 27, at 2:00 P.M. Mrs. Bentley was born in New York City, NY, daughter of the late Rufus and Eva Bell Wright Smith. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her son, Tony Nathaniel Bentley of Ridge...

Oct 16, 2018

AIKEN, SC –

Kathy Elizabeth Baldwin Widener Bulfinch, 65, beloved wife of Colin L. Bulfinch went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday afternoon, October 16, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her precious family.

Born in Spartanburg, S.C. on December 19, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Ralph & Jean...

Oct 15, 2018

AIKEN, SC—Gerald “Jerry” Wilson Yonce, age 73, entered into rest Monday, October 15, 2018.

Jerry was born March 23, 1945 in Aiken, SC to the late John Wilson Yonce and the late Thelma Harley Yonce. He was a life-long area resident and farmer. He loved his work and farming. Jerry was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran...

Oct 14, 2018

Curtis Wheeler, 86, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018. Mr. Wheeler was born in Batesburg, SC, son of the late Edward and Viola Wheeler. He was married to the late Artie Corder Wheeler. Surviving are his daughter, Kathy Pilot; grandchildren, Tristan (Rochelle) Pilot, Amber Pilot; and great grandchildren, E.J. and Jabin Pilot. He was preceded in death by brothers and...

Oct 13, 2018

Carol Baxter Sherburne, age 57 and a lifelong resident of Aiken, SC, passed away on October 13, 2018 at Augusta University Hospital with her family by her side. Throughout her 3-year battle with ovarian cancer, she showed incredible courage, dignity, and grace, refusing to allow her life to be defined by her illness. She maintained her upbeat attitude and...

Oct 11, 2018

Graniteville, SC - John Charles Hathaway, 41, devoted and beloved husband of Mary Grace Hein Hathaway, of Graniteville, passed away October 11, 2018 surrounded by his family, due to complications related to his Marfan syndrome.

Born May 11, 1977 in Erie, Pennsylvania, he was the beloved son of Joseph Hathaway, Sr. and Nancy Maines Hathaway, tenderly raised...

Oct 10, 2018

AIKEN, SC-- Eric Light passed away October 10 in Aiken, South Carolina. Eric’s unique and quirky sense of humor helped him keep his balance, and in his darkest moments he cared more about others than himself. Eric always had a smile and kind word for anyone who crossed his path and made it his goal to make at least...

Oct 9, 2018

Gloria Wilson Deese, 68, of Batesburg-Leesville, passed away October 9, 2018. Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, October 13, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Dr. Elton Dunbar. Visitation will follow after the service. Gloria was born in Johnston, SC daughter of the late Clarence and Nancy Wilson. She was a homemaker. She was a...

Oct 8, 2018

AIKEN, SC—George H. Piper, age 95, entered into rest Monday, October 8, 2018.

Mr. Piper was born April 3, 1923 in Aiken, SC to the late Llewellyn and Lucille Piper. He was a life-long area resident and served his country in the US Army during WWII. He saw action in the Battle of the Bulge. He spent...

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...