Recent Obituaries

Oct 11, 2022

Martha Rose Chavis Hancock, 74, of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Mrs. Hancock was born in Salley, SC, a daughter of the late Gary and Mammie Lou Chavis. She loved fishing, watching NASCAR racing, the Clemson Tigers, and wrestling. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family and grandkids.

Surviving are her children, Danny Hancock (Cybil), Crystal...

Oct 10, 2022

William "Bo" Spence, 78, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022. Mr. Spence was a son of the late Ishmael and Fannie Oswalt Spence. He served in the United States Air Force. Bo loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles.

Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Treatha Donnelly Spence; step-son, Ronnie Deese (Stacy); and step grandchildren, Skye and Harley Nix. In addition...

Oct 9, 2022

Dana Lydell Padgett, 52, of Swansea, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022. Dana was the son of Walter Joseph Padgett, Jr. and Susie Jane Proctor. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle. Mr. Padgett enjoyed collecting cars, shooting guns, listening to hard rock, and loved his cat, Catbert, the most.

Mr. Padgett is survived by his mother, Susie Jane Proctor;...

Oct 7, 2022

LaBruce "Bruce" T. Hallman, 61, of Batesburg died Friday, October 7, 2022. Born in Prosperity, SC, he was a son of the late Clifton Elzie Hallman and Mary Lou Keisler Hallman. Bruce was a kind, generous, and patient man who was always the first to help a friend or family member in need. He was smart and a master craftsman....

Oct 6, 2022

Philip H. Corder, 75, of Batesburg, died Thursday, October 6,2022. Born in Lexington County, he was the son of the late Felix "Bud" Corder and Ruby Parrish Corder. Philip was a US Army veteran having served during Vietnam and was a lifetime carpenter.

He is survived by his two step sons, Charles David Davis (Allison) of Batesburg, SC and Wyman...

Oct 5, 2022

AIKEN, SC: Tracy Noreen Pearson, 53, formerly of Delaware, passed away October 5, 2022.

Born September 18, 1969 in Wilmington, Delaware, she was the daughter of Marybelle Davenport Pearson and the late Clarence Pearson.

Tracy was a Pro Rodeo Star and Barrell Racer. “Cowgirl – Murray Tinkleman” was written about her life and adventures in...

Oct 2, 2022

Marianne Bishop West, 82, of Saluda, passed away on October 2, 2022. She was the wife of Mayhew P. West and the daughter of the late Russell and Maude Bishop.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Mayhew; her four children and their spouses, Karen DuPree (Cecil), Preston West (Brenda), Pam Hasbrouck (Bob), and Hope Gough (Justin). She is...

Sep 25, 2022

Aiken, SC- Margaret Mae Goggans, 97, of Aiken, SC passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Margaret was born October 16, 1924, in Newberry, SC. She was the daughter of the late Drayton H. Minick and Mallie Minick Ringer, she was also the stepdaughter to the late Henry David Ringer.

Mrs. Goggans retired...

Sep 25, 2022

Vance Aven Martin, Sr., 66, of Leesville passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022. Born in Leesville, he was a son of the late Floyd and Christine Shealy Martin. Aven was a graduate of Piedmont Technical College where he earned a degree in Mortuary Science and was employed with Milton Shealy Funeral Home. He was a founding member of the Circle...

Sep 23, 2022

AIKEN, SC: Cassie Arkansas Spires Wood always said she wanted to live to be 100 - and she did, surpassing her goal by five months and nine days.

Mrs. Wood, who was known as Pete by members of her family, died early Friday morning, September 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and Suzie, her gray Tabby,...

Sep 22, 2022

James Clifford Johnson, 76, of Lexington, passed away September 22, 2022. He was born in Lancaster, SC, and was a son of the late Albert and Linda Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a member of Wayside Baptist Tabernacle.

Surviving are his wife, Martha Jackson Johnson; daughter, Deborah Medlin (Jimmy) of Mineral Springs, NC; son, John "Jamie" Hill of Lancaster; two grandchildren...

Sep 22, 2022

On Thursday, September 22, 2022, Roger Creston Watson, loving husband, and father, passed away after a short battle with cancer at the age of 58. Roger was born on February 7, 1964, in Fort Huachuca, Arizona to Roger and Marie Watson. He earned a degree in 1984 for Tool and Die from Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. Roger loved spending time with...

Sep 21, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Florence “Flo” Massey, born December 21, 1924, died September 21, 2022.

Flo was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Massey and son, William Gerard.

Surviving are her son, Stephen Massey (Stephanie), of Richmond, VA; daughters, Barbara DePalermo (Joseph), of Aiken, SC, and Lori Clarke (David), of Irvington, VA; six grandchildren; and...

Sep 21, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Harriett Henderson Gant, age 85, passed away September 21, 2022.

Harriett was born May 27, 1937, in Huntersville, NC to the late William Franklin Henderson and the late Lola Sherrill Henderson. Harriett was a longtime resident of Huntersville before moving to Statesville, NC from 2005-2021. She moved to Aiken, SC in 2021 to be...

Sep 21, 2022

Doris Faye Lerner Baumgarten, 92, widow of the late Peter Karl Baumgarten passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 following an extended illness.

Born in Allentown, PA on March 29, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Simon & Celia Mae Epstein Lerner. She spent most of her early years in Newport News, VA before...

Sep 17, 2022

Burgess Medley “Med” Allen, Jr., 69, of Aiken, South Carolina, entered God’s kingdom on September 17, 2022 while enjoying a beautiful South Carolina beach day after spending time with family and friends.

Med was born on July 8,1953 in Wadesboro, NC, a son of the late Burgess Medley & Pauline Moore Allen, Sr. The family would later...

Sep 16, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Joann K. Minnick, age 77, died September 16, 2022, at Aiken Regional Medical Center following an illness.

Joann was born February 14, 1945, in Mckeesport, PA to the late Oiny Gimeno and the late Roberta Gimeno. She was passionate about animals and animal therapy. She volunteered and supported Love on Leashes. She was a...

Sep 15, 2022

William Andrew "Billy" Holmes, Jr., 84, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022. Mr. Holmes was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late William Andrew Holmes, Sr. and Tina Smith Holmes. He was a member of West Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Billy served in the United States National Guard for 11 years and was a law enforcement officer for...

Sep 14, 2022

AIKEN, SC – George Robert “Bob” Cavedon Sr., age 87, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Aiken Regional Medical Center following an illness.

Bob, as he was affectionately known as, was born July 19, 1935, in Providence, RI to the late Alfred William Cavedon Sr. and the late Gladys Koon Cavedon. Bob graduated from The Canterbury School...

Sep 14, 2022

Cynthia "Cindy" Langford Hendricks, 60, of Batesburg, SC, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Born in Columbia, SC, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Florence Story Langford. She was a dedicated employee of Generations of Batesburg for 30 years and loved to care for anyone that was in need. Cindy, a humble and strong women, was known...