Recent Obituaries

Nov 16, 2022

Micheal Nelson "Red" Padgett, 81, of Batesburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Born in Saluda County, he was a son of the late George William Padgett Sr. and Othell Lorrick Padgett. Mr. Padgett worked for SCE&G for more than 30 years until his retirement in 2003. He was a member of Cedar Grove Lutheran Church of Leesville, SC.

Surviving...

Nov 12, 2022

Donald Douglas McDonnell, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday Morning, November 12, 2022 following an extended illness.

Mr. McDonnell was born on May 24, 1942 in New Rochelle, NY a son of the late Alexander and Anne (Heffernan) McDonnell. Mr. McDonnell earned his undergraduate degree from Columbia University and his master’s degree from the University of Chicago....

Nov 12, 2022

Gail Padgett Brown, 71, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022. A private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Ebal Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Bill Paulling and Rev. Bill Padgett officiating.

Mrs. Brown was born in Batesburg, SC, a daughter of the late Mary Ellen Hall Padgett and Curtis Padgett. Gail was owner and CEO of Palmetto...

Nov 11, 2022

Mrs. Barbara Jean Rowell, 86, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 following an illness.

Born in Roanoke, Virginia on December 25, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence & Hettie Weeks Dent.

Mrs. Rowell was a retired textile worker.

She is survived by her son, James Len Rowell of Aiken....

Nov 11, 2022

Lucille Antoinette Jarbeau Clark, 95, widow of the late Robert Louis Clark, Jr. faded into the gentle sleep of death on Friday afternoon, November 11, 2022 at the NHC Healthcare in North Augusta, SC following an extended illness.

Born in West Warwick, Rhode Island on November 1, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Omer &...

Nov 10, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Willadene Elizabeth Phelps, age 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 10, 2022.

Mrs. Phelps was born October 22, 1925, in Alma, Nebraska to the late Reginald Arthur Bowles and the late Ada Robb Bowles. Her passions were gardening, cooking, baking, and trading stocks. She traveled extensively with her husband’s engineering career...

Nov 7, 2022

Imogene Hayes Amick, 90, of Gilbert, SC, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022. Mrs. Amick was born in Leesville, SC to the late Gregory and Eva Pearl Hayes. She loved to work, cook for others, and most of all, loved being a servant to her community and anyone in need.

Surviving are her son, David P. Amick (Tonya); grandchildren, Josh Amick...

Nov 7, 2022

Miriam Sybil Smith, 83, of Leesville, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022. Born in Lexington County, she was a daughter of the late M.C. Son Watson and Virgie Mae Fallaw Watson. Mrs. Smith was a member of Steadman Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith retired from Union Switch and Signal and later worked at the I20 speedway and Thunder Valley. She...

Nov 6, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Paul Richard Blanke, 86, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., November 11, 2022 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Reverend Jeff Erbskorn will officiate. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ken Allor, Ken Beard, Bill Blosser, Dick Eichler, Tony Loesch, Vinne Mansfield, Bill Todd, and Norm...

Nov 5, 2022

Michael Thomas Allewelt passed away November 5, 2022.

Born August 17,1997 in Aiken, SC. He was the beloved son of Christina Tomasetti Sherer and Richard Moul Allewelt.

Michael was an honors graduate at South Aiken High school and 2020 honors graduate of the College of Charleston School of Business. As a student, Mike medaled in...

Nov 5, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Donald David Scire, 76, passed away following an illness at Aiken Regional Medical Centers on November 5, 2022.

Mr. Scire is a Veteran of the United States Army. He has been a resident in Aiken since 2014, when he moved from Florida after retiring from Miami Water & Sewer.

Throughout his retirement...

Nov 4, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Rose Coraline Binnarr was born on February 5, 2022 to Alyssa Brown and Jonathan Binnarr. She weighed 7lbs 1oz and was 21 inches long. Rose’s family has been blessed with 8 months of smiles that could light up a room. Although Rose’s life was lost way too soon, her life was filled with so much love...

Nov 4, 2022

William Raymond “Bill” Vaughn, Jr., 91, faded into the gentle sleep of death and awoke in his eternal Heavenly home, Friday Morning, November 4, 2022 at his residence.

Bill was born in Carteret, NJ on April 13, 1931 a son of the late William Raymond & Pauline Evelyn Hughes Vaughn, Sr. Mr. Vaughn was a graduate of...

Nov 3, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Haleigh Morgan Mahon-Smart, age 20, died November 3, 2022, unexpectedly from injuries sustained from an automobile accident.

Haleigh was born April 2, 2002, in Bruswick, Maine; the daughter of Robert Smart IV and Casey Mahon. Haleigh was an equestrian trainer for Lara Anderson at Full Gallop Farm; a job she thoroughly enjoyed. Her passions...

Nov 2, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Joellyn Ruth Rabias, age 83, passed away at home peacefully on November 2, 2022.

Mrs. Rabias was born July 9, 1939 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to the late Allen and Lucille Hall. She received her bachelor’s degree in music education from Michigan State University. She served as a church organist and choir director for...

Oct 29, 2022

NEW ELLENTON, SC – Mildred Williford Akins, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2022.

Mrs. Akins was born April 23, 1929, in Ogeechee, Ga to the late Brooks and Myrtle Williford. She had made the area here home since 1952 when the family moved here to support the Savannah River Plant. In 1952...

Oct 28, 2022

WINDSOR, SC – Helen Thomas Coggin, age 82, passed away at home on October 28, 2022.

Mrs. Coggin was born February 28, 1940, in Atlanta, GA to the late Lovic and Annie Ruth Thomas. She was a resident of Covington, GA prior to making Windsor her home four years ago. Mrs. Coggin loved to knit and was...

Oct 27, 2022

Paul Anthony Lobosco, Jr., 71, of Aiken, SC passed away at his residence on Thursday morning, October 27, 2022.

Born in Perth, New Jersey on September 4, 1951, he was the son of the late Paul Anthony & Beatrice Serpico Lobosco, Sr. Mr. Lobosco was a retired food and beverage consultant in golf services.

He...

Oct 25, 2022

John Edward Trotter, 86, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Mr. Trotter was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late John L. and Alleen Kneece Trotter. He was married to the late Shirley Frances Johnson Trotter. Mr. Trotter served in the United States Navy for 4 years and served in the United States Air Force for...

Oct 25, 2022

Lorene Maffett Karter, 91, formerly of Springfield, SC passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Born in Greenwood, SC she was a daughter of the late Thomas T. Maffett and Flora Mae Turner Maffett. Mrs. Karter was a member of Faith Temple Holiness Church.

Surviving are her son, Buddy Reid and her daughter, Sue Ann Shealy (Bryson Laverle). She is also survived...