Recent Obituaries

Dec 25, 2024

Kenneth "Joe" Marlowe, 74, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024. Born on May 17, 1950, in York, South Carolina, Kenneth was a son of the late Dolphus and Annie Mae Marlowe. Kenneth spent his life honing the craft of carpentry, a skill that he not only mastered but also found...

Dec 21, 2024

Miriam Bouknight Martin, 93, of Saluda, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Born in Saluda, SC, she was the daughter of the late Rubie and Freeda Able Bouknight and the devoted wife of her late husband of 73 years, Ted Brown Martin.

Miriam was a member of Emory United Methodist Church and was recently attending Emmanuel Church. She had a...

Dec 20, 2024

Merna T. "Dink" Hoffman, 64, of Hartsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024. Born on March 15, 1960, she was a daughter of the late Ervin G. "Buddy" Crowley and Marlene Singletary Crowley. Merna was a devoted mother and cherished friend, whose spirited presence and laughter could light up any room. She navigated life's joys and challenges with...

Dec 19, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Townes Greene, a cherished member of the Aiken community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19th, 2024.

Mrs. Greene was born on Saturday, May 8th, 1948, in Aiken, South Carolina a daughter of the late George Anderson Townes, Jr. & Dorothy Prontaut Townes Weeks.

Mary dedicated her life to guiding and mentoring young...

Dec 19, 2024

James Frank Cooley Sr., passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19th, 2024, at the age of 79 at his residence.

Born on January 22nd, 1945, Mr. Cooley was the son of the late Victor H & Lenora Cooley.

He spent much of his life as a dedicated truck driver, navigating the roads with the same...

Dec 19, 2024

AIKEN, SC – Tristin Daniel Hill, 28, passed away December 19, 2024.

Tristin was born December 30, 1995, in Aiken, SC to Jeremy Daniel Hill and Dana Parrish Daily. Tristin was a life-long area resident and graduated from Silver Bluff High School. Tristin was baptized at Grace Presbyterian Church in Aiken, SC. He was employed as a...

Dec 18, 2024

Nellie Jeanette Gantt, 93, of Leesville, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024. Jeanette was a woman of unwavering faith whose life was a testament to God’s faithfulness and the strength of a heart that trusts in Him. Her faith was her foundation, and her steadfast belief in God sustained her through all of life’s trials.

Jeanette loved the Lord, her...

Dec 16, 2024

Johnathon Blake Crumpton, 41, of Newberry, passed away on December 16, 2024. Born on July 12, 1983, in Newberry, he was a son of Melanie Diane and the late John Daniel Crumpton, Sr. Mr. Crumpton was a very loving and giving person with a free spirit who loved making others laugh. He had lots of friends and never met a...

Dec 14, 2024

AIKEN, SC – William Joseph Gerdeman, age 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 14, 2024 after a brief battle against cancer.

Bill was born June 7, 1949 in Lima, Ohio to the late Donald Joseph Gerdeman and Cecilia Gerdeman. He lived most of his life in Ohio, residing in Kalida, Napoleon, and Fremont before...

Dec 13, 2024

Margaret “Maggie” Burkett Knight, 73, of Gaston, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. Ms. Knight was born in West Columbia, SC, a daughter of the late Claude Stanmore Burkett and Vesta Louise Rikard Burkett Tucker.

Maggie was a graduate of Batesburg-Leesville High School and Aiken Beauty School. She retired as an office administrator from Reintjes Services. Additionally, she was the...

Dec 12, 2024

Lana Oletha Naas, a beloved resident of Aiken, SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12th, 2024, at the age of 77 at her residence following an illness.

Born on Friday, January 31st, 1947, in Hughes, Oklahoma, Lana was the daughter of the late Alfred & Sally McBride Grizzle.

She spent her working years as...

Dec 10, 2024

Dr. Norman Richard Smith, Jr., departed this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the age of 67. A long-time resident of Leesville, SC, Dr. Rick was born on November 29th, 1957, in Hyannis, Massachusetts. His life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his family, his passion for his profession ,his dedication to organic farming and and his deep...

Dec 10, 2024

Shirley Sanders, 89, of Gilbert, passed away on December 10, 2024, at her home. Born in Columbia, SC, Shirley was the daughter of the late Leonard and Sadie Free Draffin. She shared 36 cherished years of marriage with her late husband, James Keown Sanders, before his passing.

Shirley was a dedicated member of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, where her warm spirit...

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...