Recent Obituaries

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...

Dec 15, 2022

Kayla Ann Stevens, 31, of Gaston, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at her home. Born in West Columbia, SC, she was a daughter of Darren Ervin and Clara Louise Lugo-Santigo Stevens. Kayla was a loving and caring person to all that knew her and loved her pets, Calie and Frankie. She will forever be missed by her family.

Surviving are...

Dec 13, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Mary Ella Patterson passed on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at the age of 91.

Mary was the beloved wife of George and the cherished mother of Janice (Guy) Cramb, Suzanne (John) Nemeth, and the late Bruce Patterson. She was the adored grandma of Lindsay (Jenn) Patterson, Ryan Cramb, Alaina (Sam) Cramb, Evelyn Roka, and...

Dec 12, 2022

Margie Clark Fender, 86, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022. Born in Jefferson, SC, she was a daughter of the late James and Janie Chapman Clark. Mrs. Fender was married to the late James Warren Fender, Sr. for more than 56 years. She was a long-time member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church.

Mrs. Fender is survived by a son,...

Dec 10, 2022

Fred Larry Rude, 75, of Saluda, passed away Friday night, December 9, 2022. Mr. Rude was born in Newberry, SC, a son of the late Eva Vivian Bradley Scurry and Harry Fisher Rude. He worked 8 years as a pipefitter for the Charleston Naval Shipyard, before moving back home where he worked as a jailor and dispatcher for over thirty...

Dec 7, 2022

Marie McCarty, 67, of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Ms. McCarty was born in Columbia, SC, the daughter of the late Thomas Lee and Frances "Bill" Buzhardt McCarty. Marie was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. She loved crocheting, word searches, and puzzles.

Surviving are her brother, Gene McCarty; and special cousins, Tabitha Kneece (John) and their daughters,...

Dec 6, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Patricia Ann Ludwig, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on December 6, 2022.

Mrs. Ludwig was born October 7, 1941, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Cornelius Lucey and the late Nora Devitt. She enjoyed quilting and was passionate about taking care of animals and their welfare. She was a volunteer for Friends...

Dec 5, 2022

Jeanette Gunter Kneece, 64, of Batesburg, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022. Mrs. Kneece was born in Aiken County, a daughter of the late Dorothy Hall and Junior Gunter. She loved watching old western movies and playing family games on her tablet. Mrs. Kneece enjoyed shopping, puzzles and going to the mountains.

Surviving are her children, Jennifer Wyatt (Rusty),...