Recent Obituaries

Jul 19, 2022

Ernie Kelly Wertz, 72, of Saluda passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Born in Greenwood, SC, he was a son of the late Advil Dupree Wertz and Katie Harrison Wertz. Mr. Wertz was a US Army veteran and served during the Vietnam Era. He loved hunting, fishing and working outdoors in the yard. Mr. Wertz had a heart of gold...

Jul 15, 2022

Lewis Edward Marshall, Sr., 79, of Batesburg-Leesville, left the physical world on Friday, July 15, 2022, and has been released from the grips of Alzheimer’s.He was born in Joanna, SC on October 4, 1942, to the late Frances and Alvin “Skin” Marshall. This is where he became an Eagle Scout and learned of his deep love for dogs. He later...

Jul 12, 2022

AIKEN, SC - John Budwell Barbara was born on October 1, 1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late John A. Barbara Jr. and Julia Budwell Barbara.

During John’s adolescent years, he began to build small scale models, especially of vintage tanks, a hobby which he continued as an adult. The fine motor skill this entailed served him...

Jul 10, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Frances M. Shields, age 83 passed away on July 10, 2022 with her family by her side.

She was the oldest of three siblings, born on 19 September 1938 in Seaman, Ohio to Carl F. Mapes and Mary Mapes Dement (nee Roberts). Frances was a 1956 graduate of Ironton High School, Ironton, Ohio. Upon...

Jul 10, 2022

Marissa Ruth Kaubisch Springs, 38, beloved wife of Charles Gregory Springs had only one request for her 38th birthday on Saturday, July 9, 2022. That wish was to be taken to the French Broad River in Del Rio TN to simply place her feet in the cool flowing river. Charles was more than happy to fulfill that request for...

Jul 10, 2022

Ruby Carolyn Fulmer, 84, of Saluda, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. Mrs. Fulmer was born in Aiken County, a daughter to the late LaVeta Whittle Eckert (George). She was a member of Richland Springs Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. Mrs. Fulmer was also an Eastern Star. Along with her husband, W.M. Fulmer,...

Jul 9, 2022

Evelyn Kyzer Gantt, 90, of Batesburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, July 9, 2022. She was born on April 17, 1932 to the late Lonnie "Carl" and Emma Williams Kyzer. Ms. Gantt was a hard worker; she worked with Burlington Industries for 30 years, raised chickens along side of her husband for 40...

Jul 9, 2022

David Earle Settle, 73, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. A memorial for Mr. Settle will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 12th at Mt. Ebal Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Paulling officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Mr. Settle was born in Columbia, SC, the son of the late...

Jul 6, 2022

Mr. Lewis Michael Bodo, 70, of Warrenville passed away following an illness.

Born in Hempstead, NY on January 2, 1947, he was the son of the late Lewis Joseph & Elizabeth Binell Bodo. He was a retired architech.

Mr. Bodo is survived by his 3 sisters, Marilyn L. Bodo of Oak View, CA, Sharlene E....

Jul 4, 2022

GRANITEVILLE, SC – Carolyn Hendrix, age 92, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022.

Mrs. Hendrix was born in Johnston, SC on April 27, 1930 to the late James and Lucille Johnikin. She was a resident of the area for most of her life. She and her husband owned and operated a sewing business in Graniteville, SC and...

Jul 4, 2022

Mr. Lucky Rodger Gray, 70, beloved husband of Wanda Baker Gray, slipped the bonds of this earth to meet his personal Lord and Savior on Independence Day, July 4, 2022.

Mr. Gray was born on January 6, 1952, a son of the late Paul E. Gray and Margie Key Allen. Mr. Gray was a retired truck driver...

Jul 1, 2022

Maudeen “Dink” Scott, age 77, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022.

Mrs. Scott was born April 21, 1945 in Aiken, SC to the late Ansel E. Dyar and the late Salley Wilson Dyar. She was a life-long area resident and of the Pentecostal faith. She worked for Clearwater Finishing Plant but her greatest joy was being a...

Jul 1, 2022

Arlene Zibbell Ingram, 85, of Saluda, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Louis Dudley and Leila Myrtle Montague Zibbell. Mrs. Ingram was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Saluda. Along with her husband, she owned and operated Top O' Th' Lake Marina for more than 22...

Jun 28, 2022

EDGEFILED, SC – David Wray Steelman, Jr., age 65, died June 28, 2022.

Mr. Steelman was born January 9, 1957 to the late Lamar and Sarah Toole Steelman. He lived in the area for most of his life. He was a multi-craft foreman by trade and a hard worker. He loved teaching children’s church and being a...

Jun 26, 2022

Mr. Steven Thomas Smith, 31, of Beech Island, SC passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022.

Born in South Bend, IN on June 11, 1991, he was the son of Donald Smith and Melissa Evans Kromka. Steven was a wonderful chef and loved preparing unique menu items for his family and friends. He was a devoted Georgia Bulldogs...

Jun 24, 2022

Joel Martin Peecook, 86, widower of the late Eleanor H. Niek Peecook, passed away Friday evening, June 24, 2022 at the Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Peecook was born on November 30, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio a son of the late John Montgomery & Esther Christine Martin Peecook. Mr. Peecook proudly served in the United States Army...

Jun 22, 2022

Sean Paul Cook, age 28, passed away June 22, 2022.

Sean was born July 9, 1993 in Aiken, SC to James Milton Cook and Michele Hallford Shackford. He was a life-long resident of Aiken. He loved Hunting Island in South Carolina, video games, music, and festivals. He was captivated with the cosmos and galaxies of our universe....

Jun 22, 2022

William Larry Jordan, 72, of Leesville passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at his home. Mr. Jordan was born in Aiken, SC, a son of the late Luther and Armand Jordan. He was a member of the Batesburg-Leesville Masonic Lodge and was also a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Connie Jordan; his...

Jun 20, 2022

Mr. Robert Edward McMahon, Jr., 65, of Warrenville, SC passed away June 20, 2022 at his residence.

Born in Ventura, CA on September 19, 1956 he was the son of the late Robert E. and Beverly Harriet Cox McMahon, Sr.

Private service will be held at a later date.

The Historic George Funeral...

Jun 17, 2022

Michael Ray Sawyer of Aiken passed away at his residence.

Mr. Sawyer was born on March 15, 1936, a son of the late Robert Wilkes & Grace Levette Abrahms Sawyer. He was a former security guard with Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Surviving include his brother, Robert W. "Bob" Sawyer, Jr. of Aiken and his sister,...