Recent Obituaries

Feb 22, 2025

Linda Kneece Boozer, of Batesburg, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 22, 2025. She was born February 23, 1944 to the late Ethelyn Bolen Kneece and Plato Socrates Kneece. Linda was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and was an elementary school teacher. In 1967 she married the late William Alva Boozer Jr., also...

Feb 22, 2025

Paul G. Edelen, Sr., 66, of West Columbia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Born in West Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Earl E. Edelen, Sr. and Julia Ann Baxter Edelen. Paul was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a mechanic at heart and by trade, a skill he carried with...

Feb 21, 2025

Leonard Alva Powell, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the age of 61.

Leonard was born on Thursday, April 4, 1963, in Aiken, SC, where he first embarked on his life's journey.

Leonard was a dedicated construction worker employed by Handi House of Aiken, where he was respected by colleagues and known for...

Feb 21, 2025

Miguel Rodriguez, Sr., 79, of Pelion, SC, passed away on February 21, 2025. Born on July 24, 1945, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Petra Alejandro and Higinio Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez was a family man who loved his family first and foremost, no matter if they were near or far. He also loved his...

Feb 18, 2025

Elizabeth Ryan Anderson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the age of 99.

Born on Sunday, October 4, 1925, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Elizabeth was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Grover C. Ryan and Elizabeth Ryan, as well as her devoted husband,...

Feb 18, 2025

John Milford Caughman, Jr., 85, of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Born in Lancaster, SC, he was the son of the late John Milford Caughman, Sr., and Myrtle Elizabeth Templeton Caughman. John honorably served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962 before establishing a successful career in sales. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business...

Feb 16, 2025

Sue Kathleen "Kat" Hunter, 72, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Born in Lexington County, she was the daughter of the late Ezelle Byron Gunter and Sue Ella Hartley Shealy. Kat was a faithful member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, where her love for her church and devotion to reading her Bible were guiding lights in...

Feb 9, 2025

Frederick Robert Hooley passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on February 9, 2025.

Mr. Hooley was born on November 12, 1944, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to the late Frederick L. Hooley and Ruth A. Hooley.

Fred moved to Warrenville, South Carolina, where he dedicated many years as a respected and diligent Supervisor...

Feb 9, 2025

Thomas Butler, 86, of Monetta passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Born in Johnston, SC, on November 4, 1938, he was a son of the late Clyde and Nelle Workman Butler. Mr. Butler was a quiet man but one who passionately loved his Savior, Jesus Christ, and could (and would often)...

Feb 7, 2025

Betty Lou Rowe,93, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at her residence in West Columbia, South Carolina. Born on March 16, 1931, she was a daughter of the late B.G. Taylor and Avolee Gunter Taylor. Betty Lou was a woman of grace, strength, and warmth. Her kindness and loyalty left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She...

Feb 5, 2025

Skip Keiser, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, just shy of his 76th birthday at Anchor Post Acute Care in Aiken.

He was born on Friday, February 11th, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a son of the late Clarence E & Mildred Keiser. Skip was a kind-hearted individual whose warmth and dedication touched the lives of...

Feb 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Leonard Bernard Johnson. Leonard passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, at the age of 66.

Leonard was born on Monday, May 5th, 1958, in Aiken, SC, where he spent his formative years. As a dedicated resident of New Ellenton, SC.

He is...

Feb 3, 2025

Barbara Corley Zakes, 86, of Ward, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025. She was born in Lexington, SC, to the late Arthur Graham "Buck" and Annie Catherine Risinger Corley. Barbara had a passion for crafting and cherished the time spent attending craft shows with her daughter. A woman of faith, she found solace in her garden and took pride...

Feb 2, 2025

Earl Stone, 83, of Leesville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, at his home. Born on April 15, 1941, in Batesburg, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Frank Allen and Minnie Enlow Stone. Mr. Stone was a faithful and devoted member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where he served the church in many capacities. His...

Feb 1, 2025

Kimberly Ann Brooks, 56, of Aiken South Carolina, left us peacefully on Saturday February 1st, 2025.

God looked around his garden and found an empty space,

Then he looked down upon this earth and saw your beautiful face,

He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest,

Gods garden...

Jan 28, 2025

Hunter Lee Akers, 23, of Little Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Hunter attended Mid-Carolina High School and had an incredible ability to light up any room he entered. Known for his quick wit and infectious sense of humor, he brought laughter and joy to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Hunter had an unwavering love...

Jan 27, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Carl "Pete" Ernest Soper, of Batesburg, announces his passing on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the age of 75. Born in Forrest City, Arkansas, he was a son of the late Samuel Lawrence Soper, Sr. and Lola Mae Trusty Soper.

After graduating from school in Arkansas, Pete joined the...

Jan 25, 2025

Margaret Mohr Holladay, 82, of Leesville, SC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Born in Livermore, CA, she was the beloved wife of the late Robert Earl Holladay, Sr., with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage. Margaret had a passion for tending to her plants and cherished time spent dining out with her family and friends....

Jan 25, 2025

Gerald Wayne Carlyle, 72, of Leesville, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Born in Pinehurst, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Garland and Verta Lucinda Lineberry Carlyle. Affectionately known as "G," Gerald was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a dedicated truck driver and an avid NASCAR fan. Gerald is survived by his...

Jan 23, 2025

Ollie Rowe McNuer Preston, 94, of Leesville, SC, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Born on April 2, 1930, in Saluda, she was the last surviving child of Evelyn Rowe Jones and Mance Rowe. Mrs. Preston was a seamstress for many years. She loved traveling, her chickens, and most of all her family, as she was...