Recent Obituaries

Mar 2, 2025

Richard “Rick” Joseph Guiney, Jr., 68, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Born in Richmond, Virginia, he was a son of Mary Jeanne Wiggins Guiney and the late Richard Joseph Guiney. Rick was a proud graduate of The Citadel, where he attended on a swimming athletic scholarship. In his career, Rick was a licensed real estate appraiser...

Mar 1, 2025

Augusta, GA – James L Person, 85, of Augusta, GA entered into rest on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Born in Buena Vista, Georgia on March 28, 1939, to the late Harrison Person and Margeret Holt. James was a beloved Husband and Father, grandfather and well loved in is community who enriched the lives of many people who...

Mar 1, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nicholas Brevoort Hofmann, who departed this world on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, at the age of 89. A loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Nicholas passed away peacefully at his residence in Aiken, South Carolina.

Nicholas was born on Tuesday, May 7th, 1935, in Middletown,...

Mar 1, 2025

Diana S. Foran, 76, of Leesville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Howard Douglas and Evadell Tipton Stobaugh. Diana was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her kind heart and unwavering love for her family. She found great joy in spending time with her...

Feb 28, 2025

Ross "Donnie" Starnes, 56, of Batesburg, passed away on February 28, 2025. Born in Lexington, SC, he was the son of Ross David Starnes and the late Mildred Warren Kelley. Donnie worked at North Edisto Logging, where he drove a skidder, and it was always an adventure to see what animals he would bring home from work. His love for...

Feb 27, 2025

Jason Vernon Willis, affectionately known as "Buddy," 42, of Leesville, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Born in Lexington, he was a son of Ernest "Lil Red" Miller and the late Darlene Margie Steele Miller.

Jason was the epitome of a good ole country boy with a big heart. He had a passion for logging and loved building or fixing...

Feb 26, 2025

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Donald George Currier on Wednesday evening, February 26, 2025, in Brighton, MI at the age of 83.

Don was born on August 6, 1941, in Pontiac, Michigan a son of the late Harold and Mary Green Currier.

Don worked as a Systems Analyst at...

Feb 26, 2025

Bridget Kirkland Havird, 59, of Batesburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Bobby Ray and June Marilyn Meetze Kirkland. Bridgett is survived by her husband, Hordric "Rick" Havird; brother, Dr. Michael Todd Kirkland, PhD (Cathy Epps); as well as extended family members. No formal services will be held.

Feb 24, 2025

Gary Gilbert of Aiken, South Carolina, departed this life peacefully on Monday, February 24th, 2025, at the age of 74.

Born in Paterson, New Jersey, on September 22, 1950, to the late Emile R. Gilbert and Joanna Wanda Gilbert, Gary was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated community member who enriched the lives of all who...

Feb 24, 2025

William "Mater" Ray Turner, 81, of Saluda, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. Born in Saluda, SC, he was a son of the late William Edward and Minnie Burnett Turner. Ray proudly served his country as a United States Army veteran, completing active duty from 1963 to 1965 as a Signal Corp Radio Operator and went on to serve...

Feb 23, 2025

Cathy Lorraine Craps, 61, of Leesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was born in Union, SC, to the late Paul Edward and Mildred Warren Stapleton. Cathy was married to the love of her life, the late Kenneth "Dean" Craps.

A devoted member of Calvary Chapel of Lexington, Cathy found joy in spreading the word of God. She...

Feb 22, 2025

William Arnold Carocci Jr., 87, beloved husband of Concetta M. Carocci, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, at the age of 87.

Born on October 9th, 1937, in Newark, New Jersey, William was a cherished resident of the Cedar Creek community in Aiken, South Carolina, where he spent his later years.

William was...

Feb 22, 2025

Tristan Dartanyan Grigsby, 20, passed away on February 22, 2025. Born in West Columbia, SC, he was the son of Brandy Dale Johnston and the late Darwin Riley Grigsby. He was a 2023 highly respected honors graduate of Saluda High School and member of the National Honor Society. Upon graduation Tristan attended Piedmont Technical College. He had a natural talent...

Feb 22, 2025

Samuel Lawrence Sanders, 64, of Leesville, SC, passed away on February 22, 2025. Born on August 15, 1960, he was a son of the late Jimmy Walker and Mary Ann Hodges Sanders. The services for Mr. Sanders will be private.

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...