Recent Obituaries
Marilyn Ann Grace
Oct 13, 2025
It is with deep love and gratitude that we celebrate the life of Marilyn Gray Reid Grace, 82, of Batesburg. Mrs. Grace was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to so many whose warmth and generosity touched all who knew her. Born to Annie R. Gray and Andrew Jackson Gray Sr. on May 2, 1943, Marilyn grew...
Shirley Mae Tyler
Oct 12, 2025
Shirley Mae Tyler, 86, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 28, 1939, in Oelwein, Iowa, Shirley was the daughter of the late Carl Frank Wagner and Edna Helene Opperman. She previously attended Johnston Methodist Church and held a deep and abiding love for the Lord. Shirley was the...
Sandra Leigh Hawkins
Oct 3, 2025
Sandra Leigh Hawkins, 80, of Batesburg, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. Born in Saluda County, she was a daughter of the late Henry Lee and Katie Lou Hendrix Koon. Sandra was a faithful member of Praise Church and a devout Christian. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, like working on puzzles, cross-stitching, and collecting Hallmark ornaments and...
Cynthia Jane Kirkland Stone
Oct 2, 2025
Cynthia Kirkland Stone, 71, of Leesville, passed away on October 2, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of Finley Jasper Kirkland and Jeanette Hall Kirkland. She was a 1972 graduate of Keenan High School. Mrs. Stone was a 30-year employee of Baptist Medical Center in Columbia, SC, and then with Palmetto Health.
Surviving are her mother, Jeanette Kirkland...
Shirley Shealy Schumpert
Sep 30, 2025
Shirley Shealy Schumpert, 81, of Leesville, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Born in Lexington County, she was a daughter of the late Melton and Myrtle Warren Shealy. She was married to the late Richard Henry Schumpert. Mrs. Schumpert was a devoted member of Concord Baptist Church, where she faithfully served and dearly loved her church family. She was...
Junior Leaphart
Sep 27, 2025
Junior Leaphart, 67, of Batesburg, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Gladys Whittle Kitchens and Wyman J. Leaphart. He was a hardworking man who enjoyed the simple things in life. Junior loved being outdoors, especially cutting grass and fishing, but what he loved most was spending time with his...
Gordon Ellis Dawkins
Sep 26, 2025
Gordon Ellis Dawkins, 77, of Ward, SC, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025. Born in Newberry, SC, he was the son of Ruby Kunkle Dawkins and the late Gerald W. Dawkins. Gordon proudly served his country as a U.S. Navy Veteran. Over the years, he worked as a subcontractor framing homes and as a long-distance truck driver. In his early...
Rev. William “Bill” Curtis Padgett
Sep 25, 2025
Rev. William “Bill” Curtis Padgett, 78, of Batesburg, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Born on August 11, 1947, in Aiken, he was the son of the late Curtis and Mary Ellen Hall Padgett. Rev. Padgett honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he formed lasting bonds of brotherhood with fellow servicemen....
Lauren R. Padgett
Sep 24, 2025
Lauren Rebecca Padgett, 44, of Batesburg-Leesville, SC, passed away on September 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 4, 1981, she was the cherished daughter of Jerry and Rebecca Padgett.
Lauren will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, and a true light to everyone who knew her. She had a heart of gold and...
Johanna Virginia Gibbs
Sep 11, 2025
Johanna Virginia Gibbs, age 89, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. Johanna Gibbs was born April 29, 1936, in Aiken, SC to the late Tom Gibbs and Virginia George Gibbs. She is a 1958 graduate of the University of South Carolina. She earned a master’s degree in education from the Citadel in 1979....
Frederick Joseph Shepherd
Sep 10, 2025
Frederick Joseph “Babe” Shepherd 1939 – 2025 Frederick Joseph Shepherd, 86, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, with his beloved wife of 55 years, Jerrie, at his side, along with son Dan, daughter Terri, and dear friends Donna Horvath and LaRobyn Samuel. Born the youngest of four children to Margaret and Harry Shepherd, Babe grew...
Elouise Moak Boyleston
Sep 8, 2025
Elouise Moak Boyleston was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, September 8, 2025. She was born on October 21, 1939 to Lester S. Moak and Martha Bickley Moak in Irmo, SC. She graduated from Aiken High School in May 1957. Shortly thereafter, in July, she married the love of her life, Charles Benson Boyleston. Mrs. Boyleston dedicated her...
Minima McCaul Rust
Sep 8, 2025
Minima Lillian McCaul Rust, 82, of Leesville, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. Born in Merritt Island, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Margaret Elizabeth McCaul. Minima was a member of Charity Community Church. She found great joy in working outdoors, tending to her flower beds and garden. Minima found joy in the kitchen, where...
Cameron Blake Marlowe
Sep 8, 2025
Cameron Blake Marlowe, 31, of Ridge Spring, entered into rest on September 8, 2025. Born in Aiken, South Carolina, on July 8, 1994, he was a son of Charles Edward Jordan and Candy Marlowe Barnes. Cameron was a member of Wagener Pentecostal Church and worked for SF&E Farms. In his free time, Cameron enjoyed tattooing and found ultimate joy in...
Jerry Richardson Koon
Sep 7, 2025
Jerry Richardson Koon, 72, of Leesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Listen Clide and Amanda Caroline Koon. He was married to the late Gwen Koon. Jerry loved hunting and fishing, but nothing brought him greater joy than time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is...
Thomas Victor Malinowski
Sep 6, 2025
Thomas Victor Malinowski passed peacefully into the next life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early hours of September 6. He leaves his sweetheart and best friend, Celeste, with whom he shared 60 years of love and devotion in marriage. He also leaves his three beloved children, Lisa Kader, Richard Malinowski, and Nathan Malinowski and...
Frank Levern Maroney
Sep 6, 2025
Frank Levern Maroney, 66, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Born in Prosperity, SC, he was the son of the late James Wesley and Saluda Whittle Maroney. Frank was a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and worked as a respiratory therapist team leader. A proud Clemson Tiger, Frank especially loved football season and could...
Bonnie Stedt
Sep 5, 2025
Bonnie J. Stedt died at 2:45 o’clock on 9/5/2025 date. Her body was 81 years old. Her spirit was forever young. Originally from Southern California, Bonnie began her business management career at I Magnins in San Franciso in 1967. By the early 1970’s, Bonnie had begun career pathing up the ladder at Filene’s Department Store in Boston, Massachusetts. She was...
James Edward Ferguson
Sep 5, 2025
AIKEN, SC – James Edward Ferguson, passed away on September 5, 2025 at the age of 78. After retirement, Jim moved from Long Island, New York to Aiken. He enjoyed traveling the world and working around the farm. He is survived by his sister, Ruthmay Ferguson. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Historic...
James Perry McManus
Sep 3, 2025
James McManus, 67, of Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. Born on April 4, 1958, he was the son of James W. McManus and the late Margie McManus. James lived a life full of love, laughter, and the simple joys that meant the most to him. James was a man who found his greatest peace in...
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