Recent Obituaries

Aug 4, 2025

Dwight Oneal Clark, 73, of Leesville, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. Born in Batesburg, SC, he was a son of the late Jack and Ophelia Blackwell Clark. Dwight was the proud owner of Newberry Vacuum and Sewing Center from 1982 until his retirement in 2001. Later, he continued working as a freight manager with Dollar Tree. He especially...

Aug 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Constance Kinkade Beveridge on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025. She was 82 years old. Born on December 23rd, 1942, in Wilmington, Delaware, Connie was the daughter of George and Ethel Kinkade, who preceded her in death. After graduating from Mount Pleasant High School, she attended the University of Delaware,...

Jul 30, 2025

Nicole "Nikki" Tardiff, 55, of Batesburg, SC, passed away on July 30, 2025. Born in Lexington, SC, she was the beloved daughter of Judith Lowman, and Dayton Odell Shealy.

Nikki had a deep love for animals and devoted her life to caring for them as a veterinary technician. She found peace and joy in the outdoors, whether it was tending to...

Jul 30, 2025

Donald "Donnie" Jerome Shealy, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, at the age of 57. Born on November 22, 1967, in Prosperity, South Carolina, he was a son to the late Richard and Loreita Bedenbaugh Shealy. Donnie was a dedicated employee at Amick Farms where he worked in maintenance, showcasing his...

Jul 29, 2025

Jul 28, 2025

Richard Albert Srubas, 74, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, in Aiken Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Born on September 7, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, Richard was a true testament to a life well-lived, marked by dedication to his family, profession, and community. Son to the late Albert and Evelyn Srubas, Mr. Srubas embarked on a...

Jul 28, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alberto Gonzalez, who departed this world on Monday, July 28th, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on Thursday, May 25th, 1939, in Guadalajara, Mexico, Alberto was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend.

Alberto was a resident of Aiken, South Carolina, where he was cherished...

Jul 28, 2025

Raymond Davis, 60, of Batesburg, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025. Born on September 3, 1964, in Newberry County, he was a son of the late Gladys McCormick Davis and David Davis.

Raymond dedicated his life to education and was a beloved teacher and coach. His career began in Lexington County School District Three, later taking him to Saluda School...

Jul 28, 2025

Bryson "Blitz" Lee Burns, 17, of Leesville passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 28, 2025. Bryson, brightened the world with his infectious smile and kind heart from the day he was born on Tuesday, July 31, 2007. Bryson was a young entrepreneur, the proud owner of 803 Precision Detailing, and widely recognized for his impressive work ethic and commitment to...

Jul 28, 2025

Thurmond LeGrand Matthews "Banjo", 79, of Leesville, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025. Born in Augusta, Georgia, Mr. Matthews was a son of the late Woodward W. and Rosa Lee McCarty Matthews. He proudly served in the United States Army National Guard and retired from Engineering Manufacturing Resources as a tool and die maker. Known affectionately as “Banjo,” he...

Jul 28, 2025

Patricia "Patty" Ann Gossett, 75, of Leesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025. Born in Muskegon, Michigan, Patty was the daughter of the late Willie Roy and Joyce Lucille Lipton Hair. A talented and passionate artist, she found joy in painting, cooking, and spending time in nature. She especially cherished her visits to the Smoky Mountains, a place...

Jul 27, 2025

Linda Hendricks Richardson, a cherished mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27th, 2025. Born on April 10th, 1944, in Greenbay, Wisconsin, Linda lived a life rich in love, family, and community service. Linda's professional life was dedicated to tax preparation, where she was not merely a service provider but a trusted advisor to many. Her meticulous...

Jul 27, 2025

Deborah J. Sheckelford, 69, of West Columbia, SC, peacefully departed this life on July 27th, 2025. Born on March 23, 1956, in Batesburg-Leesville, SC, she was the a daughter of the late Benjamin and Gertrude Rogers Troutman. Deborah touched the lives of all those she encountered with her warmth, kindness, and unparalleled generosity. Throughout her career, Deborah worked as a...

Jul 25, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Mary Ella Brown, a beloved mother, grandmother, educator, and community leader, on Friday, July 25, 2025. Mary, a lifelong resident of Aiken, South Carolina, was born on September 5, 1947, to the late Lucius Henry Brown and Mildred Brown. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of...

Jul 25, 2025

Becky Martin Newell, 61, of Leesville, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025. Becky was born in Prosperity, SC, a daughter of Carolyn Louise Frick Taylor and the late Donald Rawl Martin. She was a a member of Crossroads Baptist Church of Gilbert.

Surviving are her mother and step-father, Carolyn Louise Frick Taylor (James Edward) of Gilbert; sister, Rhonda Martin Craven...

Jul 23, 2025

Stuart Sisson Manter of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on Thursday, July 14th, 1959, in Aiken, South Carolina, Stuart lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to his family, friends, and community. Stuart is survived by his loving children, his son Matthew Stuart Manter and his wife Emily...

Jul 21, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carolyn M Stone, a beloved mother, grandmother, educator, and cherished resident of Aiken, South Carolina. Carolyn departed this life peacefully on Monday, July 21st, 2025, at the age of 90.

Born on Wednesday, January 2nd, 1935, in California, Carolyn was the cherished daughter of Otis and...

Jul 21, 2025

Clarence Albert Thomas, Jr., age 78, passed away on July 21, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia. Born on January 16, 1947, in the same city he called home throughout his life, Clarence brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. A proud graduate of Central High School in Newark New Jersey, Clarence carried with him a vibrant spirit and a...

Jul 20, 2025

Evelyn (Lynn) Josephine Ross, a beloved resident of Aiken, SC, passed away peacefully at the age of 92. Lynn, born on Thursday, July 20th, 1933, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, was a cherished homemaker who devoted her life to her family and community. Lynn was predeceased by her parents, Stanley B. Nowicki Sr. and Josephine Nowicki. She was also preceded...

Jul 20, 2025

Janice Lynn Pritchard, 53, of West Columbia, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, Janice lived her life with a vibrant spirit and a deep love for her family. She was a proud member of the BS Crew and found joy in riding her motorcycle, especially taking road trips on her trike with her daughter, Amy....