Recent Obituaries

Oct 5, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Wayne Judson Wilmot, age 81, was born June 29, 1942 in Toccoa, GA and passed away October 5, 2023 in Aiken, SC.

Wayne was the son of Betty Wheeler Wilmot and Bernard Wayne Wilmot.

Wayne leaves behind his loving wife, Carol Annette Wilmot; a son, Wayne Judson Wilmot II; his sister, Evelyn...

Sep 29, 2023

LEXINGTON, SC - Mary Lois Willamson, 66, beloved wife of William E. Russ, Jr. passed away Friday afternoon, September 29, 2023, at the Agape Hospice House in Lexington.

Born in Jackson, SC on December 11, 1956, she was the daughter of Loron and Lena Sue Williamson. She was a 1997 graduate of Clemson University. She was a...

Sep 26, 2023

Daniel Charles Filippeli, 76, passed away Septemer 26, 2023 following an illness.

Daniel grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and graduated from The University of Arkansas in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

He moved to Washington DC, where in 1973, he attended American University and graduated with a Master of Arts...

Sep 23, 2023

Joseph John Zerba, 88, of Wadley GA. Passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Born in Erie, PA on September 4, 1938, he was the son of the late Joseph & Florence Kroleh Szczerba. Joe started working at twelve years old shining shoes for ten cents a pair. At 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and...

Sep 22, 2023

Barbara Bateson Woolley, 80, of Aiken, SC, passed away on September 22nd. Barbara was an accomplished artist, jewelry maker, author, athlete, and equestrian. Most of all, she was a loving mother, grandmother and adoring wife. Barbara loved people, horses and big dogs.

Barbara was born in Philadelphia. After attending the University of Delaware, she married and raised...

Sep 21, 2023

Albert Joseph Lockhart, 77, beloved husband of Rosalind Seigler Lockhart passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, September 21, 2023, following an extended illness.

Born in Aiken, SC on July 28, 1946, he was the son of the late Barkwell & Ruby Lee Bussell Lockhart. Mr. Lockhart was a member of St. Andrew’s Parish United Methodist...

Sep 20, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Mary Ellen Thomas, age 90, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

Mrs. Thomas was born in Blythe, GA to the late Jessie Irvin Mundy Sr. and the late Lettie Tebow Mundy. She had been a resident of Aiken, SC since 1942 and was baptized in Shiloh Springs. She grew up attending...

Sep 20, 2023

John Cleveland Hicks, 67, of Wagener, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Mr. Hicks was born in Asheville, North Carolina, a son of the late Albert Creighton Hicks, Sr. and Mary Charles Mcfee Hicks. He was a faithful man of the Lord and was a member of the NLT Apostolic Church. Mr. Hicks loved being outdoors, enjoying hunting, fishing, hog...

Sep 19, 2023

Cathy Hall Rodgers, 62, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Mrs. Rodgers was born in Aiken, SC, a daughter of the late Colon and Vaughnta Hall. She was a member of Old Samaria Baptist Church and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

Surviving are her daughters, Christy Rodgers Kennedy (Tom Pool), and Lacey Jane Rodgers;...

Sep 18, 2023

Dave was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan, on October 21, 1946, to the late Roland and Viola Peterson. Dave experienced Michigan’s brutal winters of the Upper Peninsula (UP) during his adolescence where he fell in love with the sport of skiing. Dave competed in downhill racing and ski jumping for several years after leaving the UP.

Dave...

Sep 18, 2023

James Williams Jones, Jr. PhD, 76, beloved husband of Norma Elizabeth Burns Jones, passed away suddenly at his residence in the early morning hours of Monday, September 18, 2023.

Born in Travelers Rest, SC on September 2, 1947, he was the son of the late James William and Margaret Thalia Batson Jones, Sr. Jimmy was a 1965...

Sep 15, 2023

Mrs. Carolyn Faye Moseley Cartin Posey, 82, widow of the late Charles Lindsey Posey passed away peacefully at her home on Friday morning, September 15, 2023, following a period of declining health.

Mrs. Posey was born in Aiken, SC on January 7, 1941, a daughter of the late Bradford Alexander & Dorothy Adelia Moseley. Mrs. Posey was...

Sep 15, 2023

John Thomas Icenhour, Jr, 79, of Leesville, passed away, Friday, September 15, 2023. Born in Mountain City, Tennessee, he was a son of the late John Thomas Icenhour, Sr. and Anna Mae Potter. He was the co-owner of the former Smoothy's Restaurant in Batesburg, SC. Mr. Icenhour was a welder and blacksmith by trade. He loved to go hunting and...

Sep 15, 2023

Carolyn Webb Mintz, 82, of Saluda, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023. Mrs. Mintz was born in Edgecome County, NC, a daughter of the late Milton and Raybelle Roberts Webb. She was very artistic and talented. Mrs. Mintz was an interior designer, owner and operator of C and W Custom Drapery and Upholstery. She loved being outdoors, especially gardening and...

Sep 14, 2023

James Nevins Hallman, 91, of Leesville, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Mr. Hallman was born in Savannah, GA, a son of the late William Miles and Annie Hallman. He was married to the late Lois Eargle Hallman. Mr. Hallman was a faithful member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. He loved fishing, hunting and gardening.

Surviving are his children, Philip...

Sep 14, 2023

Marbel Guadalupe Lopez, 24, of Newberry, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023. Mr. Lopez was born in Newberry, SC, a son of Jorge Lopez and Crystal Lopez. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

Surviving are his fiancé, Marilena Alvarado; mother and step-father, Crystal Lopez (Julio); father and step-mother, Jorge Lopez (Josephina); siblings, Jorge Lopez, Rigoberto Lopez, Carlos Lopez,...

Sep 13, 2023

AIKEN, SC – John Parker Edel passed away at home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

John was born on October 20th, 1937 in NYC. He grew up in Pound Ridge, NY and attended William and Mary College. He wed Jacqueline Rogers on February 17th, 1967, with whom he had three sons. They lived and reared these children...

Sep 13, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Dr. Gary Lawrence Shepard, age 69, died September 13, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert & Gloria Shepard; a daughter, Rebecca Niedziela; as his wife, Wanda Key Shepard. He is survived by his daughter, Allie Shepard; two grandchildren, Becky & Sebastian Niedziela; a brother, Scott Shepard; two stepchildren, Brandon & Justin Smith;...

Sep 10, 2023

Sonia Jaqueline Martinez Lopez, 45, of Aiken passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, following a period of declining health.

Sonia was born on June 14, 1978, in Mexico City, Mexico, a daughter of Aristeo Martinez and Maria Elena Lopez. She was a loving daughter, sister and aunt.

Surviving in addition to her parents are...

Sep 10, 2023

Delia Josephine Beavers, 84, of Chapin, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023. Mrs. Beavers was born in Houston, TX, a daughter of the late Leeland and Lenore Henson Jorgenson. She was a secretary for a law firm for 45 years. After retirement, she loved to bake cakes for Hospice patients. Mrs. Beavers was an avid gardener and loved to watch...