Recent Obituaries

Nov 4, 2024

Mr. John Paul Skertic, 94 entered into rest on November 4, 2024, at Aiken Memory Care at 2288 Centennial Avenue, Aiken, SC.

A Mass of Christian burial for Mr. Skertic will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, November 11, 2024, at Historic St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Park Ave. Aiken, SC. Father Orlando Serrano Ardila...

Nov 2, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Sherman Donald “Don” Barton at the age of 91, on November 2, 2024. Born on January 5, 1933, in Newark, NJ, Don was the beloved son of the late Morris Bornstein and Helen Prechar. He has been a resident of the Aiken community since 1978.

Don proudly served...

Oct 31, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph Benedict Dawson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who left us on Thursday, October 31st, 2024, at the age of 80. Born in Manhattan, New York, on Friday, September 1st, 1944, Joseph transitioned from this life leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication.

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Oct 30, 2024

Sara Adams Shealy, 83, of Leesville, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Born in Batesburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Edgar and Emma Lessie Matthews Adams. Mrs. Shealy was the widow of the late Bobby David Shealy. She was a devoted member of Mt. Hebron Lutheran Church. Mrs. Shealy enjoyed word searches, butterflies, and classic...

Oct 29, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Donald John "Donnie" Yarosh Jr., a beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and brother. Donald passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, at the age of 66 in his residence following a short illness.

Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, on Friday,...

Oct 29, 2024

Sharon D. Stevens, 63, of Leesville, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Mrs. Stevens was born in Hartsville, SC, a daughter of the late L.D. Hall and Betty Lyles. She was an avid outdoorsman, whether it was hiking in the mountains with her husband or tending to her garden and flowers at home. Mrs. Stevens loved animals.

She is survived...

Oct 24, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Terry Lynn Copeland, a resident of Aiken, South Carolina. Terry departed this life on Thursday, October 24th, 2024, at the age of 64.

Terry was born on August 23rd, 1960, in Suffolk, Virginia.

Terry was a dedicated homemaker, spending her life nurturing and caring for her family....

Oct 24, 2024

Judy Ann Lawson, 72, of Saluda, passed away on October 24, 2024. Born on July 18, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Janie Cannon and Curtis Shumpert.

Surviving are her children, Kendal Sudduth (Andrea), and Cassie Martin (Chase); three grandchildren, Tyler Sudduth, Brooke Sudduth, and Cash Martin; a brother, Daniel Shumpert; and many extended family members. In addition to...

Oct 22, 2024

Janet Wilma Hewitt was born on September 19, 1938 in Muncie, Indiana to Leonard and Wilma Hewitt. She was the second child in a family of eleven children; six boys and five girls. She lived in multiple towns in Illinois while growing up which is where she graduated high school.

After high school, she briefly attended Ball...

Oct 20, 2024

Lars Carter Gudal Jr., aged 62, passed away on October 20, 2024, near his home in Aiken, SC. Born on January 4, 1962, Lars was a man deeply rooted in kindness and loyalty, cherishing every moment spent with his family and friends. He had a profound love for the outdoors and a passion for storytelling, often sharing tales of...

Oct 20, 2024

Daphine M. Weaver, 87, of Leesville, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024. Born in Edgefield, SC, on July 27, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Julian and Frances Adams Mitchell. Mrs. Weaver was a faithful member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church for many years. In addition to her love for gardening, Mrs. Weaver enjoyed tending to her...

Oct 19, 2024

Dr. Stephen Cooley King, retired Math Professor at USC-Aiken, died in Aiken, SC, on October 19, 2024, following a stroke. Steve was born on December 6, 1943, and grew up in Williamston, SC, the only child of the late Cooley Berry and Pholia Emerson King.

Steve often mentioned how grateful he was to Clemson University for the...

Oct 18, 2024

David Borell Boatwright, a cherished resident of Ridge Spring, South Carolina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on October 18, 2024. He was born on March 1, 1933, to the late Daniel Borell and Bessie Boatwright. Mr. Boatwright's journey spanned over 91 years, marked by love, service, and a profound dedication to his family, community, and country.

A lifelong...

Oct 16, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Charles Thomas "Tommy" Moseley left this world too soon at the age of 34, on October 16, 2024. He was born on September 4, 1991, in Aiken, South Carolina, to his loving parents, Charles Gary Moseley and Dorothy Jelliff Russell.

Tommy was a man of passion, known for his love of all things Batman...

Oct 15, 2024

Audrey Sybil Myers McIntosh, 87, of Leesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 15, 2024. She was born in Meridian, MS, on December 22, 1936, to the late Robert and Lena King Myers. Mrs. McIntosh taught Sunday School, Children's Church, and Vacation Bible School at Amick Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she was a member for...

Oct 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frederick Brian Cavanaugh, a beloved resident of Aiken, SC. Born in Augusta, Georgia, on March 26, 1982, Brian passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2024, at the age of 42.

Brian is survived by his mother, Lee Quinn Cavanaugh of Aiken, and his brother, Alexander "Alex"...

Oct 14, 2024

Larry Wayne Herron, a lifelong resident of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14th, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on Wednesday, June 3rd, 1953, in Aiken, South Carolina, Larry was a cherished member of the community and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He loved music, played guitars, and was an...

Oct 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that the Family of Luther Larry Hamm announce his passing after a valiant fight with Pancreatic Cancer.

Born September 19, 1955, he was the Son of the late Luther Moses Hamm and Mary Helen Calhoun-Hamm.

Dr. Luther Larry Hamm, known as Larry to his friends and colleagues, was an Aiken...

Oct 11, 2024

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Mary Margaret Jenkins Smith, 90, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Barclay House of Aiken, South Carolina.

Mary Margaret was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, the only daughter of the late Robert N. and Margaret Leonard Jenkins. She was a graduate of Fairmont Senior...

Oct 10, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Samuel Curtis English, age 63, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 10, 2024. Born on November 21, 1960, in Ft. Pierce, FL, Curtis was the beloved son of the late Samuel Jones English and the late Jeannette Wells English.

Curtis spent his life immersed in the beauty of...