Recent Obituaries

Oct 31, 2023

Mrs. Sophie Victoria Rados, 95, widow of the late Henry Rados, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, October 31, 2023, at the Benton House of Aiken following an extended illness.

Mrs. Rados was born on April 30, 1928, in Chicago, IL, a daughter of the late Adolph & Karolina Charchut Slenczka. Mrs. Rados was a parishioner of...

Oct 30, 2023

Stewart Michael Bestwick, SFC US Army (Ret.), 75, beloved husband of Marjorie Gayle Bradford Bestwick passed away Monday evening, October 30, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness.

SFC Bestwick was born on April 28, 1948, in Oak Park, IL a son of the late Lester & Lorraine Machnik Bestwick. SFC Bestwick was retired from the...

Oct 28, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Jesse Samuel Eaves, age 33, passed away October 28, 2023.

Jesse was born July 13, 1990, in Aiken, SC to Peggy Cook Eaves and the late Frampton Lawton Eaves III. Jesse was a life-long area resident and attended Pine View Baptist Church. He enjoyed basketball, hanging out with his friends, and spending time with...

Oct 24, 2023

Mrs. Elna Ruth Weber Conkelton, 91, widow of the late Henry Worster Conkelton, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday evening, October 19, 2023, following an extended illness. Friends will remember that she was always ready with a smile, a joke, and a recipe.

Mrs. Conkelton was born on May 24, 1932, in Teaneck, New Jersey,...

Oct 24, 2023

Shirley Frances Mohr, 87, beloved wife of 70 years to the late Maurice Dale Mohr, passed away October 24, 2023.

Born in Green Cove Springs, FL, on February 10, 1936, she was the eldest of eleven children of the late Harold and Elizabeth Norris. Mrs. Mohr met her future husband when she was 17 years old. He...

Oct 22, 2023

Lois Ann (Beechwood) Sommers, 84, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023. She was an avid horsewoman who owned, trained and raced Thoroughbreds in the Northeast for many years. She was born in New York City, and raised in New Jersey, one of five children of John Jacob and Helen (Keras) Beechwood. Her and her late husband, David Ross...

Oct 22, 2023

Zane Corley was a legend in this community. He passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the age of 82. Zane was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late George Washington and Leona Maroney Corley. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and the Untied States Army National Guard. Zane loved to socialize and attended Hardee's Breakfast...

Oct 21, 2023

Anna Katherine Hewitt, 23, beloved daughter of Kent Edward & Karen Scheidler Hewitt passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at her residence.

Anna was born on April 29, 2000, in Geneva, IL. She loved spending her childhood years in Pickerington, OH until her family moved to Aiken SC in 2012. Once in Aiken, she attended St....

Oct 21, 2023

Dorothy Lois Jones Phillips, 78, of Leesville passed away peacefully in her home with her husband and daughters by her side, on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Born in Aiken County, she was a daughter of the late Clyde Havird Jones Sr. and Gertrude Louise Rodgers Jones. She retired from the Aiken County School System as a speech pathologist, where she...

Oct 21, 2023

Joshua Ryan Moore, 27, of Gaston earned his heavenly wings on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Born in Lexington County on August 28, 1996 he was a son to Anthony Scott Moore and Elaine Stone Moore. Josh was a very loving, compassionate and thoughtful person who would light up a room with his contagious smile. He loved his family and enjoyed...

Oct 17, 2023

Jessica Lee Scott, 36, of Leesville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Jess was born in Long Branch, NJ, the daughter of Robin Lee Eidson Scott and the late Daniel Thomas Scott, Sr. Jess loved going to the lake, watching Marvel movies and playing the violin and singing. Most of all, she loved her her children, her dogs...

Oct 16, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Stephen Thomas LiVecchi, age 36, died October 16, 2023, at WellStar Augusta University Medical Center.

Stephen was born January 10, 1987, in Colombia, South America. He was adopted at age 2 by his loving and devoted parents, Thomas David LiVecchi and Janice Marie LiVecchi. Stephen graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science from...

Oct 16, 2023

Barbara Jean Senterfeit, 79, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends on October 16, 2023. Mrs. Senterfeit was born in Aiken, South Carolina, to the late James Benjamin and Lula Mae Williams Beck. Mrs. Senterfeit loved the Carolina Gamecocks, the beach, and most of all, her large family. She was a member of Samaria...

Oct 15, 2023

Chester D. Rawl, 73, of Batesburg, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023. Mr. Rawl was born in Batesburg, SC, the son of the late David and Ruby Jeffcoat Rawl. He attended Samaria Baptist Church. Mr. Rawl enjoyed watching old western movies.

Surviving are his wife of 16 years, Sharon Rawl; daughters, Jessica and Vanessa; along with his great grandchildren. Also surviving...

Oct 14, 2023

Christina Marie Cocke, age 52, passed away peacefully during the morning hours of Saturday, October 14, 2023, from Alzheimer’s disease. Her family was blessed by her gift in their lives. Tina had Down Syndrome and was a joy to behold. To her mom she was always “her treasure girl.” Tina enjoyed life to the fullest and loved music, theatre,...

Oct 14, 2023

Nelwyn "Oese" Hall, 88, of Batesburg, was called to be in the presence of our Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Frank D. Hall. Oese was born on March 1, 1935 in Lexington County to the late William and Alice Tura Kneece. She spent her early years...

Oct 12, 2023

Thomas Lorance Hendrix, 78, of North Augusta, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. Mr. Hendrix was born in Ridge Spring, SC, son of the late McCoy Hendrix, Sr. and Pauline Williams Hendrix. He was a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Army and a member of the American Legion Post #133. He retired from Savannah River Site and was...

Oct 12, 2023

Norris "Pete" Maroney, Jr., 68, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. Mr. Maroney was born in Aiken, SC, a son of Ellie Mae Asbill Maroney and the late Norris Maroney, Sr. He was a member of Amick Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Surviving are his loving former wife, Karen Mitchell Maroney; sons, Jerry and Luke Maroney; and grandsons, Tanner...

Oct 10, 2023

Mrs. Frances Mason Price, 95, widow of the late Joe F. Price, Sr. passed away peacefully in her home following a period of declining health.

Mrs. Price was born on August 16, 1928, in Chilhowie, VA, a daughter of the late John Daniel & Ella Nora Bell Ryan Johnson Mason. She was a retired insurance agent with...

Oct 7, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Vanessa Hall Rumberg, age 61, died October 7, 2023.

Vanessa was born December 16, 1961 in Norfolk, VA to the late Walter “Bunky” Ray Hall and the late Linda Hall Morris.

Family and friends remember Vanessa fondly for her delightful laughter and her dedication and care for people, plants, and animals.