Recent Obituaries

Dec 30, 2022

Frances P. Branham, 84, of Lexington, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 30, 2022. Born in Marietta, Georgia, she was a daughter of the Rufus and Eunice Rodgers Padgett. Mrs. Branham retired from Southern Bell with over 40 years of service. She loved fishing and most importantly spending time with her family. Mrs. Branham was a member...

Dec 29, 2022

On December 29, 1965, Cynthia Marie Waters was united in holy matrimony with Harold William Baughman.

On December 29, 2022, on their 57th wedding anniversary, Harold came to take Cindy, his angel (and ours) to their heavenly home.

Mrs. Baughman was born February 7, 1950 in Columbia, SC. She was a member of Ebenezer Southern Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by...

Dec 29, 2022

Heyward Miller Amick, 81, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. Mr. Amick was born in Lexington County, a son of the late Horace Clayburn and Eva Rosabell Frick Amick. He loved horses, animals, taking trips with his family and loved "joshing" with his family and friends. Mr. Amick loved candy and food in general and enjoyed meeting new...

Dec 28, 2022

Jo Lenor Hall Bodie, 87, entered into rest at her residence on December 28, 2022, after her long struggle with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Mrs. Bodie was born May 18, 1935 in Manning S.C. to the late Norwood Arthur Hall and Letitia Adams McLeod Hall.

She was a loving wife, mom, grandmother (Mema), and follower of...

Dec 28, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Frederick Bates Cavanaugh Jr., beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and Mayor of Aiken, SC (from 1991 until 2015) passed away at home peacefully surrounded by his family on December 28, 2022.

Fred was born November 29, 1936, in Richmond, VA, to the late Frederick Bates Cavanaugh Sr. and the late Mary Wynne Cavanaugh.

Dec 28, 2022

Thomas (Tom) Francis Gaffney, age 93, of Aiken, S.C. passed away on December 28, 2022 at home attended by his beloved wife, Carolyn Gaffney. Tom was born on June 28, 1929 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Thomas Gaffney and Florence (nee Sylva) Gaffney. Tom's father was in the military and the family moved to California when Tom was very young....

Dec 27, 2022

Mrs. Patsy Fulmer Boyd, 89, widow of the late W.P. “Pos” Boyd passed away Tuesday Evening, December 27, 2022 at the Place at Pepper Hill following a lengthy illness.

Born in Saluda County on November 4, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Vernon Mitchell & Daisy Martin Fulmer. Mrs. Boyd retired from Dupont at SRS...

Dec 26, 2022

AIKEN, SC – John Daniel Clothiaux, age 58, died at home on December 26, 2022, after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

John was born November 29, 1964, in Pennsylvania. The son of Clara Ortiz Clothiaux and the late Eugene John Clothiaux, John received his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from...

Dec 26, 2022

James Leon Southerland age 77, affectionately known as Pop-Pop to his loved ones, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday December 26, 2022, surrounded by family. James was born on May 30, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late William Holt and the late Beatrice Southerland.

James served in the Airforce for 4 years. Upon leaving...

Dec 26, 2022

Carl Chadwick Jones, 46, of Gaston, died Monday, December 26, 2022. Born in Columbia, SC, he was a son of Inez Brazell Jones and the late Danny Joe Jones Sr. Carl worked in construction for more than 20 years. He loved to have fun, the Georgia Bulldogs and Dale Earnhardt.

Surviving are his companion, Michelle Sease; his mother, Inez M....

Dec 25, 2022

AIKEN, SC- At rest on December 25, 2022, Elayne Kantor, aged 95. Beloved wife of 66 years to Philip (deceased 4/5/16), devoted mother of Debra Kantor (Eugene) and Lori Boone (Louis), dedicated grandmother to Alan Boone (Essex). Will be remembered as an independent, adventuresome and special person.

Memorial service will be May 20, 2023 at 11:00 a.m....

Dec 25, 2022

Kevin Adonis Matthews, 40, of Batesburg passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Born in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late Harold Dean Matthews and Elaine Easterling Matthews. Kevin loved playing music, the Clemson Tigers, and most of all loved his son.

He is survived by his son, Cooper Dean Matthews, and brother, Ian Matthews (Carey).

Services will be...

Dec 24, 2022

Iris Winship, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Aiken South Carolina on Christmas Eve 2022, surrounded by family and her faithful canine friend Wallace.

Iris was born in Langley Moor, County Durham, England to the late John Thomas Welsh and the late Florence Hancock. Iris had a passion for ballroom dancing and after meeting...

Dec 24, 2022

Jimmie Edgar Morgan, 85, widower of the late Ruby Carol McCoy Morgan, passed away at his residence on Christmas Eve following an illness.

Born in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 29, 1937, Mr. Morgan was a son of the late Squire B. & Ethel Dillahunt Morgan. Mr. Morgan was a United States Navy Veteran and was a...

Dec 23, 2022

Lloyd Nicholas Mack was born at Oak Park Hospital on June 14th, 1952.

A descendant of one of Warrenville's pioneer families who have lived in Warrenville for seven generations since 1842. Nicknamed, “The Hammer” of the best Men’s Softball team S & S by Peter Natzke of the Warrenville Digest who wrote weekly about S & S’s...

Dec 23, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Sally Ellen Knight went to be with the angels on December 23rd, 2022.

Sally was born to her parents, Verlon and Beaunice Davis on August 26th, 1939, in San Angelo, Texas. Sally was the second oldest of five children. Sally would later go into the Navy and serve as an Electronic Technician third class...

Dec 21, 2022

Wilma Earline Kneece Durst, 93, of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022. She was born September 1, 1929, to the late Willie "Son" & Ada Kneece. Earline enjoyed sewing, fishing, gardening and traveling, while spending time with family. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Batesburg.

She was a mother of three, grandmother of seven, great-grandmother of...

Dec 19, 2022

Thomas Francis Heenan, 75, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022.

Tom was born in New York, New York and has a distinguished academic career including graduating with honors from Manhattan College. A lifelong career with the Department of Energy took Tom from coast to coast before finishing with one of the top DOE positions at the Savannah...

Dec 19, 2022

Larry Howard Craft, 75, of Pelion, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 14, 1947 to the late Harvey and Mary Lucas Craft. Mr. Craft was a graduate of Pelion High School, where he excelled in sports. He retired from Shaw Industries, formerly Allied Signal. Mr. Craft was...

Dec 18, 2022

Dean Taylor, 61, of Saluda, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022. Mr. Taylor was born in Newberry, SC, a son of the late Edward Gordon and Lanelle Virginia Johnson Taylor. He was married to the late Teresa Lynn Padgett. Mr. Taylor was a hard working man who had the most compassionate and loving spirit. He would give you the shirt...