Recent Obituaries

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...

Nov 25, 2024

Furman Luther Cook, Jr., 77, of Gilbert, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024. Mr. Cook was born in Leesville, SC, the son of the late Furman Luther Cook, Sr. and Myrtle Ethel Kelly Cook. He was married to the late Cindy Cook. Bug, how most people knew him, enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing pool, drawing, painting, and whittling works of...

Nov 24, 2024

JACKSON, SC – Jonathan Haven Conner Sr., age 45, passed away November 24, 2024.

Jonathan was born December 20, 1978, in Augusta, GA to Marsha Conner Padgett and the late Jonathan Gracey. He was a life-long area resident and a talented tattoo artist. He was well known in the area and was a jack of all trades....

Nov 23, 2024

Gerlinde Marlene Lindle, 82, of Batesburg, SC, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on May 18, 1942, in Frankfurt, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Freidrich and Margrete Sopie Lindle Schwenk. Mrs. Lindle was an avid gardener who loved to collect dolls, antique furniture, and fountain pens. She was also a big...

Nov 22, 2024

AIKEN, SC – M. Sunny Pearson, age 81, passed away November 22, 2024.

Sunny, as she was affectionately known, was born October 16, 1943 in Wilkesbarre, PA to the late Lewis Eugene Davenport and the late Marybelle Hoover Davenport. She had been a resident of the Aiken area for the past 19 years. She was an avid...

Nov 20, 2024

John Mettle Jr., a beloved husband, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, at the age of 77.

Born on Sunday, September 21st, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland, John was the son of the late John & Margaret Smith Mettle, Sr.

John proudly served his country in the Army, a testament to...

Nov 20, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Gunter, 71, of Gilbert, beloved wife of the late Larry W. Gunter, gained her heavenly wings and took her place in God's kingdom shortly after midnight on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024. Born on February 28th, 1953 in Columbia, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Rebecca Epting-Smith. She spent her life devoted to her husband of...

Nov 19, 2024

Hardy Ruble Worley, 87, of Batesburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Mr. Worley was born in Newport, TN, a son of the late Paul Preston and Gladys Jenkins Worley. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margie Worley, with whom he shared many wonderful years of marriage. When his health allowed, Hardy loved to work outside...