Recent Obituaries

Dec 9, 2024

AIKEN, SC – Rebecca A. “Becki” Bielefeld, age 81, passed away at home after a brief battle with cancer on December 9, 2024.

Becki was born January 28, 1943, in Kingman, KS to the late Edward and Pauline Anthony. She had made Aiken, SC her home for the past seventeen years, having previously lived in Northport, FL....

Dec 9, 2024

Tonya E. Smith, 53, of Lexington, passed away on December 9, 2024. Born on January 5, 1971, she was a daughter to the late Carl Nelson Smith and Elaine Olmstead. Mrs. Smith loved growing up in Florida, where she enjoyed spending time outdoors and exploring wildlife. During her time on earth, she always showed compassion to anyone in need. Mrs....

Dec 8, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Loy McClain Mitcham Sr., who left us in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 8th, 2024, at the age of 56 at his residence following a brief illness.

Born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Friday, June 14th, 1968, he was the son the...

Dec 8, 2024

Rev. James Thomas "Rick" Scott, 68, of Leesville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Rick was born in Greenwood, SC, the son of the late Richard Scott and Janice Moore. He was a devoted husband who cherished traveling with his wife in their motorhome, affectionately named Tigger. Together, they created countless memories exploring the open road...

Dec 7, 2024

Debra Ann Bradwell, 62, of Gilbert passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Born in Winnsboro, SC on April 15, 1962, she was a daughter of the late Odell and Barbara Ann Truesdale Proctor. Debra is survived by her children, Elisha Prescott, Jeremy Cook and Khloe Bradwell; 10 grandchildren, Jessica, Malay, Kali, Harmony, Logan, Isabelle, Madison, Christopher, Harper and...

Dec 5, 2024

AIKEN, SC – Roswitha Zemko, age 88, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024 at Barclay House of Aiken.

Omi, as she was affectionately called, was born February 15, 1936, in Podersam, Czech Republic. After marrying the love of her life in Germany, they settled in the United States in 1955. Before settling in Aiken in 2002,...

Dec 5, 2024

Christopher "Chris" Michael Gunter, 53, of Leesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy battle of cancer. Born in Columbia, SC, he was a son of Iris Goss Gunter and the late Robert Michael "Mike" Gunter. Chris was known for his immense generosity and kind spirit, always willing to help anyone...

Dec 5, 2024

Paul Dayton Watson,72, of Leesville passed away on Thursday, December 5th, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 29th, 1952, he was the son of the late Charles Dayton and Vonda Lee Sharrer Watson. A man of many talents and interests, Paul was a ‘jack of all trades’ whose passions included horses,...

Dec 4, 2024

Mary Veronica O'Hare Smith, a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and dedicated nurse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, at the age of 91 at Anchor Post Acute Care following an illness.

Born on December 29th, 1932, in Syosset, New York, Mary was the daughter of the late Hugh & Katherine MacAleer O'Hare.

Dec 3, 2024

Magdalene "Maggie" Steele, 67, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024. Born in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late George and Earlene Risinger Steele. No formal services will be held.

Dec 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elster Charles, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Elster peacefully departed this life on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the age of 88, at the Silver Bluff Senior Living Facility in Aiken following an illness.

Born on August 11, 1936, in Pikeville, Kentucky, Mr. Charles...

Dec 1, 2024

Louise Moore Fox, 87, a dual resident of Batesburg-Leesville, SC and Maggie Valley, NC went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was born November 20, 1937, in Walhalla, SC to Louie and Jessie Mae Moore. She was a 1955 graduate of Monetta High School. Louise Moore married her high school sweetheart, Levy Norman Fox,...

Nov 29, 2024

Lawrence (Larry) Clyde Ball, 80, passed away at home with his loving and devoted wife by his side, November 29, 2024. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He was a well-loved man by his family, special friends, and those he met on his journey of life.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, travelling, and watching college...

Nov 29, 2024

Coral Philomena Thomas, 79, of Lexington, peacefully crossed into heaven on the night of November 29, 2024, at her family home in South Carolina. She was born on Christmas Day of 1944 in Chennai, India, to the late Norman and Evelyn Lanney. Coral's life was grounded in her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, which guided her life to be an...

Nov 29, 2024

Theresa "Terri" M. Roof, 69, of Batesburg, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. Theresa was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Martin F. and Theresa Altomare Corcoran. She was a member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church and most recently attended Mt. Ebal Baptist Church. Alongside her husband, she co-owned Roof Hardware. Having a love in caring...

Nov 29, 2024

Jerry Franklin Childs, 90, of Batesburg, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. Mr. Childs was born in Hartford, Alabama, a son of the late Thomas Emmitt and Bettie Thames Childs. Surviving are his wife of more than 40 years, Beatrice "B" Childs; children, Starla Fuller (Bill); Timothy Childs, and Mellody Allen (John); grandchildren, Bart Ballington, David Ballington; and a...

Nov 28, 2024

Richard E. Willis, 71, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Rick was born in Aiken, graduated from Aiken High School, attended USCA and the University of South Carolina in Columbia.

Rick enjoyed playing golf, surfing, being at the beach, playing music, and spending time with his friends and family.

Working with the Willis Blume...

Nov 28, 2024

Tracy L. Smith, 58, of Batesburg, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2024. Born on February 28, 1966, he was the son of Barney Linwood Smith and Shirley Swygert Smith. Tracy was the owner and operator of Brooks Paint and Body, where he dedicated much of his life’s work. A man of many interests, Tracy found great joy...

Nov 26, 2024

John Leslie Stumpfig, known to all as Jack, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the age of 93. After raising a family of four boys in Naperville, Illinois, and Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, Jack, along with his beloved wife, Dora, made Aiken, South Carolina their home in 2001.

Jack was born in Midland, Michigan,...

Nov 25, 2024

John L. Weseman, 78,f Batesburg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on March 23, 1946, in Juniata, Nebraska, John lived a full and vibrant life filled with love, family, and adventure. John was a devoted husband to Darleen McCarty Weseman, with whom he shared 27 cherished years of marriage. Together, they...