Recent Obituaries

Mar 7, 2024

Byron W. Rikard, age 53, of Leesville, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was born on November 1, 1970, and was the son of the late Layman W. and Freeda Ruth Rikard. Byron was a hard worker and was known as a gentle giant to most. He was a doer of all and master of none except his...

Mar 6, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Jan V. Peer, age 79, died March 6, 2024.

Jan was born June 14, 1944, in Klatovy, Czech Republic to the late Josef and Marie Peer. Jan immigrated to the United States in 1968 without knowing anyone or English. He started working as a manual laborer and ended his career as an executive. Jan...

Mar 6, 2024

Eric Hewitt Langston, 49, of Aiken, SC, passed away on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024.

He was born in Augusta, GA on Saturday, December 28th, 1974, to the late Henry Abbott Langston Jr. and Mary Ann Hewitt Langston.

Eric spent 18 years working in general banking and was a beloved member of the community. He was...

Mar 6, 2024

Jamie Glynn Rowell, 62, of West Columbia, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was born in Hilton Head, SC and was a master electrician. He is survived by his children, Keana Rowell, Caleb Rowell, Jamey Rowell, Jonathon Archer, James Archer and Heaveen Rowell. He is also survived by his siblings, Rodney, Letrell and Kim. In addition to his parents, he...

Mar 4, 2024

Dorothy Jean Gunter Holmes, 85, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. Mrs. Holmes was born in Batesburg, SC, a daughter of the late Daniel "DC" and Pearl Derrick Gunter. She was married to the late William "Billy" A. Holmes. Mrs. Jean was a faithful member of West Creek Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, taught the...

Mar 1, 2024

Lawrence L. Marasciulo, beloved husband, father, and business owner, passed away on Friday, March 1st, 2024, in Aiken, SC at the age of 89.

He was born on Wednesday, June 20th, 1934, in Long Island City, NY to the late Sante and Della Rotando Marasciulo. Mr. Marasciulo was the retired owner of Quebec Farms Limited. He was...

Mar 1, 2024

Ted Brown Martin, 94, of Saluda, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024. Mr. Martin was born in Newberry, SC, a son of the late Julian Caldwell "Coot" and Georgia Coleman Martin. He attended Emmanuel Church and was a member of the Saluda Masonic Lodge. Mr. Martin loved fishing, hunting and golfing.Surviving are his wife of 73 years, Miriam Bouknight Martin;...

Feb 29, 2024

Christine Jones Byrd, 75, of Monetta, SC died Wednesday, February 29, 2024. Born in Saluda County on March 31, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Troy Jackson and Savannah McCormick Jones. Mrs. Byrd was a loving and giving person and will be missed.She is survived by her sister, Norma McCarty (Don); and special nephew, Heyward McCarty (Wanda). Mrs....

Feb 28, 2024

AIKEN, SC – Wanda Theodosia Johnson, age 76, passed away February 28, 2024, after a brave four-year battle against cancer.

Wanda was born July 8, 1947, in Brooklyn, NY to the late William and Martha Ronconi. She loved reading and fostering dogs for the Aiken Animal Shelter (FOTAS), and spending time with family and friends.

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Feb 28, 2024

William Arthur MacKay, age 80, of Aiken, SC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024.

He was born on June 17th, 1943 in Queens, NY to the late Richard Traube MacKay and Muriel Helene MacKay. William was a successful real estate developer and was known for his passion for golf and showing dogs in the American...

Feb 28, 2024

Aiken, SC - Judith Ann McGinley, age 79, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 28, 2024.

Judith was born November 19, 1944, in Passaic, NJ to the late Edwin and Louise Guenther. She enjoyed cooking, walking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Judith was...

Feb 27, 2024

Helen Ward Hallman, 93, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Mrs. Hallman was born in Batesburg, a daughter of the late Harmon Edward Ward and Ethel Eidson Ward. She retired from Stone Manufacturing and Shealy's Bar-B-Que. Mrs. Hallman was an active member of First Baptist Church of Leesville and the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. She enjoyed working in her...

Feb 26, 2024

Ronnie Heyward Williams, 51, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024. Mr. Williams was born in Aiken County, a son of Mary Jones Williams and the late James Williams. He was a member of Faith Riders Fellowship Church. Mr. Williams enjoyed antiquing, going to the mountains, and fishing for trout and catfish. Above all, he cherished the time he...

Feb 24, 2024

AIKEN, SC – Milton Leroy “Lee” Rayfield Jr., age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

Lee was born July 24, 1936, in Newport News, VA to the late Milton Leroy Rayfield Sr and the late Catherine Henkle Rayfield. He graduated from Warwick High School in Newport News where he participated in all...

Feb 23, 2024

Patricia Ann O'Brien Horvath, beloved wife of John EJ Horvath, ascended to heaven on Friday, February 23rd, 2024, in Aiken, SC at the age of 95.

Born in Peoria, IL on March 6th, 1928, Patricia was the daughter of the late Herbert and Inez O'Brien. Throughout her life, Patricia worked as a Registered Nurse "RN" and Physicians...

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...