Recent Obituaries

Jan 30, 2023

Robert Eugene Cade, 46, of West Columbia, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. Robert worked in logistics and had a great career in the trucking industry with hauling and setting up museum artifacts for the US Military. One of his favorite things was tending to the farm and all the different animals he had. Aside from tending to his farm,...

Jan 29, 2023

Carleton William “Carl” Hawver, 36, a native of Aiken, SC, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his residence.

Carl was born in Augusta, GA on September 22, 1986. He was the loving son of David William & Frances Leslie Zappie Hawver. Carl was an employee with Publix on East Gate Dr; however, his passion and love...

Jan 25, 2023

Irene Mary Nicks Jewett, 92, passed into eternal life on January 25, 2023 at her home in Aiken, SC. Irene was born in Dubuque, Iowa on June 25, 1930 to Gus and Lena Nicks, who preceded her in death. Two sisters, Anna Oulman and Rosemary Acuff, as well as three brothers, John Nicks, and Andy and Nick Grevas are...

Jan 22, 2023

Mildred Diane Bryan, 73, of Leesville, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023. Born on July 27, 1949, she was a daughter of the late James and Wauleska Padgett. Mrs. Bryan love spending time with her family and pets. She worked at Monroe Calculators, then later worked at a veterninary clinic in Aiken as a dog groomer. Afterwards, she owned and...

Jan 21, 2023

The Rev. Dr. James E. Bennett, 87, a resident of Trinity on Laurens Retirement Community, died on January 21, 2023, following a brief period of declining health. He is now in the arms of the Lord and reunited with his beloved wife, Charlotte Bennett, who passed away in July 2019. He was born to the late Mary and C....

Jan 21, 2023

Charles Duane Fink, 80, of Gilbert, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. He was born in Gilbert, SC, and was the son of the late Thomas Barton "T.B." and Ellie Alma Smith Fink. Mr. Fink was married to the late Linda Kaye Galloway Fink, and was a member of Pond Branch United Methodist church, where he sang in the choir....

Jan 21, 2023

Rita Nadine Steele Arrowood, 63, of Clinton, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. Mrs. Arrowood was born in Whitmire, SC, a daughter of the late Conway and Nadine Bostic Steele. She was married to the late James P. Arrowood, Sr.

Surviving are her daughter, Crystal E. Barker of Clinton; grandchildren, Kyle Braswell, Devan Levister, Madison Barker, Cameron Barker, Michael Arrowood;...

Jan 21, 2023

Alton Donald Rawls passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 21, 2023. Alton was born on January 14, 2023. During his 7 short days here on Earth, he touched many lives and was so deeply loved by family and friends.

Alton is survived by his beloved parents, Travis and Allison; siblings, Zane, Kaidence, Emma, Levi, Megan; grandparents, Martin and...

Jan 20, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Karen Louise Porter, age 66, passed away at home on Friday, January 20, 2023.

Karen was born in California on February 18, 1956, to the late George Allen Porter and the late Mary Lou Porter. She was a master gardener and had a strong love for all types of animals.

In addition...

Jan 20, 2023

Patricia Ann Cordie, 91, passed away at her residence on Friday, January 20. 2023.

Mrs. Cordie was born on July 20, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan a daughter of the late Mac McKinnon and Leslie Schackman. Mrs. Cordie attended Congregation Children of Israel in Augusta. She was retired from real estate sales.

She is survived by...

Jan 20, 2023

Synthia "Cindy" McGee Wingard, 59, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023. Mrs. Wingard was born in Prosperity, SC, a daughter of the late Franklin Norell and Faye Louise Wilson McGee. She was a member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church.

Surviving are her children, Jeremy McGee (Garianne) and Joseph McGee; and eight grandchildren, Jade, Serenity, Jeremiah, Skylah, Brooklynn, Phoenix,...

Jan 20, 2023

Elaine Keisler Wheeler, 74, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023. Mrs. Wheeler was born in Lexington County, a daughter of the late John Calvin and Ollie Mae Courtney Keisler. She was married to the late Billy Wheeler. Mrs. Wheeler was an active member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church where she served on the WMU, VBS, Hostess Committee, Acteens...

Jan 19, 2023

AIKEN, SC – John (Jack) Mullin was a gift. He was everyone’s best friend, never said a bad word about anyone and was the eternal optimist. He passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 19, 2023. He was born June 13, 1946.

His light was bright, and it had infinite range. Anyone reading this statement knows...

Jan 18, 2023

Kristi Helen Schlegel, 68, went to be with her Lord on January 18, 2023 in Aiken, South Carolina where she had been living since 1995.

She was born October 28, 1954 to Darold and Marjorie (Covert) Schlegel in McCook, Nebraska. Kristi was a member of the Trinty Methodist Church in Culbertson, Nebraska. She was raised on the...

Jan 17, 2023

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only...

Jan 16, 2023

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – Lois Eileen Bodie, age 63, wife of the late Michael Glenn Bodie, died peacefully at home on January 16, 2023.

Mrs. Bodie was conveyed to Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, 382 Church St, Montrose, PA 18801 for funeral services and interment.

The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave., SW,...

Jan 16, 2023

Marie Easler Cockrell, 70, of Saluda, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. Mrs. Cockrell was born in Saluda, SC, a daughter of the late Dorothy Rodgers Cockrell and Dudley Easler. She was a former employee of Greenwood Mills, Department of Veteran Affairs and Saluda County School District. She was a member of B-L Congregational Holiness Church. Mrs. Cockrell's greatest joy...

Jan 14, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Jeannine Cecile Skertic, age 91, wife of John Skertic, died at home peacefully on January 14, 2023.

Jeannine was born in Paris, France, November 14, 1931, to the late Joseph and Henrietta Pertin. Jeannine met John Skertic, a civil engineer, in North Africa in 1957. They were married shortly thereafter. A native of Paris,...

Jan 14, 2023

JACKSON, SC – Jefferson William Moore, age 79, passed away peacefully at Cumberland Hills on January 14, 2023.

Mr. Moore was born in Aiken County, SC to the late Grady and Celia Moore. He was a long-time resident of the area. He spent his career as a Park Ranger with the State of South Carolina and later...

Jan 13, 2023

Aiken, SC- Flor I. Cordero Jr., 75, Formerly of Freehold Township, NJ, entered into eternal rest on January 13, 2023 at home surrounded by the love of his wife and family after a long illness.

Flor (Junior) was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on March 2, 1947 to his late parents Carmen M. Aviles and Flor I....