Recent Obituaries

Feb 21, 2024

Harmon Eugene "Buddy" Fincher, 80, of Aiken, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Mr. Fincher was born in Neeses, a son of the late Harmon A. and Mildred Jordon Fincher. He was a lifelong member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, where he oversaw the cemetery and served on various committees, including deaconship. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Fincher owned and...

Feb 20, 2024

Ruby Helen Peace North, 83, of Saluda, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Mrs. North was born in Wharton, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Elmer and Nannie Hill Mays. She was a member of St. Pauls United Methodist Church of Saluda. Mrs. North enjoyed working in her yard and being a housewife. She was a loving mother, grandmother...

Feb 19, 2024

Mr. Donald Wayne Christopoulo, 64, of Aiken, SC, passed away on Monday, February 19th, 2024, at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

He was born on Friday, January 1st, 1960 in Augusta, GA to Mary Boiter of Augusta, GA and the late Johnny Turbeville.

Donald was a United States Army Veteran. He also owned and operated the...

Feb 18, 2024

Thomas Martin Hall, 74, of Beaufort, SC and formerly of Aiken, SC passed away in Sunday, February 18, 2024 following an illness.

Born in Abbeville, SC on December 4, 1949, he was the son of the late James Lindsey and Estelle Martin Hall. He was of the methodist faith. He was the Group Leader for the Beaufort...

Feb 18, 2024

Donald James McKay, 68, of Batesburg, SC, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Born on August 16, 1955 in Aiken County, he was the son of the late James and Lula Mae McKay. Donald touched the lives of those around him with his kind heart and gentle spirit. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all...

Feb 12, 2024

Robert Anthony (Tony) Mason (April 1947- February 2024)

Born to Dorothy and Millard Mason on April 25, 1947, Robert Anthony Mason, known as “Tony”, grew up in Lanett, Alabama, with his sister Dianne Robinson (Stanley) of Lanett, Alabama, and brother Greg Mason (Suzanne) of Atlanta, Georgia.

Growing up Tony grew to enjoy sports, hunting, a...

Feb 12, 2024

Mr. Barry Everett Urquhart ,81, beloved husband of Frances Rose "Fran" Urquhart passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at his home following an extended illness.

Mr. Urquhart was born on Tuesday, May 5th, 1942, in Waltham, MA. He was the son of the late Lloyd Everett and Irene Teresa Pigeon Urquhart. Mr. Urquhart a retired manufacturing engineer...

Feb 10, 2024

The Reverend James Herbert Thomas, 98, of Smoaks, SC passed peacefully into his heavenly home on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

Herbert was born on May 4, 1925 to Joe C. and Alma B. Thomas, he was the third of ten children. Herbert is survived by his two children, Betty Herbert Thomas Willyerd and James Thomas Jr. (Jennifer). He is also survived...

Feb 8, 2024

Carol Mizelle, a resident of Aiken County, SC, died on February 8th, 2024.

Born on January 15th 1939, she is survived by a sister, Merle L. Craven, and a nephew, Kirk Oetting, both of New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Mizelle.

A long-time active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in...

Feb 8, 2024

AIKEN, SC – Mary C. Snyder, age 81, passed away on February 8, 2024. She was raised and educated in the Catskill Mountains of New York. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Donald C. Snyder; her parents, Helen M. Fischer and Winfield M. Maben; her brothers, James W. Maben (Sue) and Charles E. Maben; a brother-in-law, Delbert Snyder...

Feb 7, 2024

AIKEN, SC – Captain James Allen “Al” Marshall US Navy (RET.), 83, of Aiken, SC, passed away on February 7, 2024.

He was born in Annapolis, MD, the son of the late CDR James Gilbert Marshall and Mary Emma Allen Marshall. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1962. He entered the Submarine Force, serving on...

Feb 7, 2024

Mr. Steven Jerome Connor, 76, beloved husband of Paulette Durham Connor, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL following an illness.

Born on June 25, 1947 in Moline, IL, he was the son of the late Jerry Francis & Bette Chapman Connor, Mr. Connor...

Feb 7, 2024

Margie Darlene Miller, 57, of Leesville, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Mrs. Miller was born in Saluda County, a daughter of the late Pete and Evelyn Warren Steele. She loved camping, dancing and singing, and spending time with her family. Surviving are her husband of 38 years, Ernest "Lil Red" James Miller; sons, Jacob Miller (Tonya), and Jason...

Feb 4, 2024

April 5, 1932 - February 4, 2024

WARRENVILLE, SC - Larry E. McGee, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday February 4, 2024, surrounded by family. Mr. McGee is survived by his youngest son, Brent McGee (Carolyn Wilson) of Aiken, SC, his granddaughter Brittany Gore (Carlos) of Aiken, SC, granddaughter Taylor McGee of Aiken, SC...

Feb 3, 2024

Martin William Burgess, 66, of Pelion, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Mr. Burgess was born in Richland County, a son of the late Marson Mautel Burgess, Sr. and Mildred Louellen Snipes Burgess. He loved the Lord, watching wrestling and westerns, going fishing and spending time with his family, especially his nephew and heart, Shane Dial and friend Mike...

Feb 1, 2024

Harry Alton Crapps, 92, of Leesville passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024. Born in Joanna, SC, he was a son of the late Johnny Jacob and Mattie Clamp Crapps. Mr. Crapps was know as a hard working man who loved his westerns and watching wrestling. He was a member of Summerland Church and was proud to take care of the...

Jan 29, 2024

WARRENVILLE, SC - Mr. Peter R. Wawrzonkiewicz, Jr., 82, widower of the late Theresa Rose Wawrzonkiewicz passed away peacefully on Monday evening, January 29, 2024, at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Peter was born on February 5, 1941, in Jersey City, NJ, a son of the late Peter R and Mae Rybanski Wawrzonkiewicz, Sr. He was a retired...

Jan 29, 2024

Mrs. Geneva DeMaris Goodwin Thompson, 80, beloved wife of Jack Eugene Thompson passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Anchor Post-Acute (formerly Anchor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center) following an illness.

Born in Aiken on Saturday, May 29th, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ella Mae Seigler Goodwin. Mrs. Thompson was a retired...

Jan 27, 2024

Mark Mikos, age 60, entered peacefully into rest surrounded by his children on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Mark was born in Eastlake, Ohio on July 1, 1963 to the late Stanley and Mary Mikos. While raised in Ohio, Mark spent the last 27 years working and raising a family in Aiken, SC. In addition to a decades long career...

Jan 26, 2024

Megan Renee Helmig, entered into rest on Friday, January 26, 2024, at the age of 38. Megan was born in Parkersburg, WV, and resided in Aiken, SC. Her departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who knew and cherished her. She was a reliable confidante and a steady presence in the lives of those around her....