Recent Obituaries

Mar 24, 2023

Jonathon Wayne Maroney, 43, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023. Mr. Maroney was born in Augusta, GA, a son of Teresa M. Cockrell and the late Anthony D. Maroney. He grew up in Monetta and Gilbert and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Maroney had a talent for drawing and woodworking projects.

Surviving are his mother, Teresa M. Cockrell; brother, Justin Cockrell...

Mar 23, 2023

Savannah Jean Bates, 6 month old precious daughter of Jeremy Paul and Susan Ann Mizzell Bates, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the Augusta University Medical Center.

Savannah was born to Susan Bates and Jeremy Bates at Augusta University Children's hospital. She was loved by many and she touched the harts of many people.

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Mar 23, 2023

Aiken, SC – Cindy Jo Brooks Morris, 62, of Aiken, South Carolina transitioned to be with our heavenly father on Thursday morning, March 23, 2023. She passed surrounded by her loving family following a long illness.

Born February 17, 1961 in Bristol, Connecticut, she was the oldest daughter of Gordon and Barbara Brooks.

Cindy graduated...

Mar 23, 2023

Paul Francis Maguire Sr., 81, of Leesville passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023. At Mr. Maguire's request, there will be no formal services.

Mar 22, 2023

Eleanor “Ellie” B. Whisnant, 69, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on March 22, 2023. Originally from Aiken, she was the daughter of the late James Burness and Mildred Creech Boatwright. She was proudly married to her dedicated husband Mickey aka “Mick” for 51 years. She graduated from Aiken High School in 1971, and from the...

Mar 21, 2023

Mrs. Brenda Gale Morris Day Busbee, 73, beloved wife of Kenneth Wayne Busbee, passed away Tuesday evening, March 21, 2023.

Brenda was born on May 16, 1949 in Aiken, SC, a daughter of the late Charlie A. “Pete” and Eunice Fulmer Morris. Brenda was the co-owner of the First Lady Beauty Salon along with her partner and...

Mar 21, 2023

Aiken, SC – Harold Burnet Eadie Jr., 64, passed away on Tuesday March 21, 2023.

Harold was the son of Genelle Flowers Eadie and the late Harold B. Eadie Sr. He loved music, dancing, watching movies- especially old westerns, and Frosty’s. He attended the Tri-Development Center of Aiken County for close to 40 years.

Harold...

Mar 19, 2023

Edward John Vaarwerk, Jr., 79, loving husband of Mary Elizabeth Hoffner Vaarwerk passed away Sunday March 19, 2023 following a short illness.

Mr. Vaarwerk was born on June 20, 1943 in Buffalo, New York, a son of the late Edward John & Deloris Schwartz Vaarwerk, Sr. He was retired from the Unites States Government having worked as...

Mar 18, 2023

Mrs. Claudia Meysen Kolster, 64, of Aiken, SC passed away Saturday evening, March 18, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness.

Born on July 16, 1958 in New York City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Gerhard & Marianne Meysen Wilke. Claudia enjoyed a successful career in the banking business as Vice President at...

Mar 18, 2023

John Henry Gillian, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 18, 2023. Mr. Gillian was a son of the late Ezell and Kathleen Whittle Gillian and the brother of Jerry Gillian of Leesville.

A private family burial will be held at Beulah Baptist Church.

Mar 17, 2023

Aaron J. Boyle, 37, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023.

Mar 16, 2023

Mrs. Charles Anne Topper, 84, of Batesburg passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Mrs. Topper was born in Johnston, SC, a daughter of the late Charles William and Florence Oswalt Ripley. She was an avid reader and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. Mrs. Topper loved to cook, plant flowers and socialize with everyone.

Surviving are her husband, Richard Topper; children, Brenda,...

Mar 13, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Dirk Spanns passed away at home peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2023, at the age of 99.

Dirk was born November 10, 1923, in the Netherlands. From the early age of 13 he became a fisherman, and later a ship welder in Holland. He immigrated to the United States in 1957. He spent his...

Mar 13, 2023

Robert Jon Parke, age 68, of Gilbert, formerly of North Collins, NY passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at the Lexington Medical Center. Mr. Parke was the husband of Sharon Troidel Parke. Schindler Funeral Home of Gowanda, NY will post final arrangements.

Mar 12, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Patricia “Pat” Lenhardt Byers, age 85, passed away March 12, 2023.

Pat was born July 3, 1937, in Lancaster, PA to the late Harry F. and Katherine Lenhardt. The daughter of a Navy physician, Pat moved frequently while young, finally transferring to Penn State, where she met the love of her life, Larry Byers....

Mar 10, 2023

Elva Leverett, 90, of Aiken, SC, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023.

She was a daughter of the late John Hilton Collins and Louella Lynn Collins. She and her late husband, Kenneth Leverett, founded Leverett Shoes, serving generations of Aiken families.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents and husband, were a brother,...

Mar 7, 2023

JACKSON, SC - Betty Lucille Edwards, 90, passed away March 7, 2023 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Born June 6, 1932, in Lodge, SC, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Crosby and Alease Black Crosby. She had a great sense of humor, loved her family, Elvis Presley, southern gospel, and country music.

Betty...

Mar 3, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Gregory Lincoln Bawlick Jr., affectionately known as “Greg,” passed away unexpectedly March 3, 2023.

Greg was born April 9, 1962 in Derby, CT to Gregory Lincoln Bawlick Sr. and Patricia Bawlick. Greg was born into the dairy farming business and partnered with his father operating Bawlick’s Holsteins, in NY for 40 plus years. Greg...

Mar 3, 2023

Leroy Whittle, 92, of Gilbert, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023. Mr. Whittle was born in Leesville, SC, a son of the late Otis and Blanch Anderson Whittle. He was a faithful member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church for 70 years. Mr. Whittle worked for 43 years at Olympia Mills and later worked at Albert Hartley Construction. He loved hunting,...

Mar 2, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Dean Edward Scott, 90, husband of Carol Raney Scott, passed away peacefully March 2, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Born June 21, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ralph J. Scott and Josephine Landis Scott. He graduated from Vienna High School and, after a year in college, enlisted in...