Recent Obituaries

Mar 11, 2022

Dale Edward Key, 68, beloved husband of Carolyn Shuler Key, faded into the gentle sleep of death and into the loving arms of his personal Lord & Savior on Friday evening, March 11, 2022 following a brave struggle with cancer.

Born in Aiken on April 13, 1953 he was the son of the late Samuel Danner &...

Mar 9, 2022

Michelle "Chelle" Lynn Phipps, 50, of Lake Murray, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Chelle was born in SHAPE, Belgium, the daughter of John Cummings and Carolyn Sue Ball Bigelow. She was a Boilermaker by trade and an avid traveler. She loved to go out riding on a motorcycle or...

Mar 9, 2022

Brenda H. Miller, 64, of Saluda, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022. A memorial service will be held at a later date.Ms. Miller was born in Wilmington, NC, a daughter of Carolyn Webb Mintz and the late Raymond Edward Hawkins. She loved to travel. Surviving are her daughter, Eryka Day (Christopher); and grandsons, Donovan Thompson and Hunter Day. Also surviving...

Mar 8, 2022

Grady Cole Temple, 85, of Batesburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. A private family memorial service will be held.Mr. Temple was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late Patterson and Ersie Bodie Temple. He served in the United States Army National Guard. Mr. Temple was an insurance salesman for many years until he retired to spend...

Mar 7, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Robert (Bob) Wayne Marchal, age 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his daughters and devoted healthcare workers on March 7, 2022, after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer during Christmas 2021.

Mr. Marchal was born October 9, 1941, in Charleston, WV, to the late Joseph Alfred Marchal and the late Lavonne R. Molle....

Mar 6, 2022

Raul E. Nogueras, 71, beloved husband of Marisol Fred Nogueras, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at the Mission Trail Baptist Hospital after bravely fighting against COVID19.

Mr. Nogueras was born on April 25, 1950 in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Raul Nogueras & Ana Maria Nogueras Cortes. He married the love of...

Mar 5, 2022

Elizabeth Fulmer Hendrix , widow of the late James Carlton Hendrix, entered her eternal home on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the age of 99.

She was born on June 22, 1922 to her parents Ollie Robert and Stella Stevens Fulmer. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Aiken for many years.

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Mar 5, 2022

Janet Denise Gregory, 64, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022.Mrs. Gregory was born in Rockingham, NC, the daughter of the late Cecil and Bobbie Provatt Gregory. She loved to craft and color for her family. Mrs. Gregory loved spending time with her kids and her fur baby, Nattie Pattie.Surviving are her children, Angela Holley (Anthony), Joey Dean Cockrell,...

Feb 27, 2022

AIKEN, SC: Mr. Hugh C. Beckwith, beloved husband of Diane Ulm Beckwith, of Aiken, passed away February 27, 2022.

Born June 14, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph and Ruth Craig Beckwith.

Hugh attended McKeesport High School and graduated from Purdue University. He proudly served his country in the...

Feb 26, 2022

AIKEN, SC: Joe Major Alexander (88) died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 26, 2022.

Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Benjamin Machen Alexander and Lillian Catherine Dobbins Alexander. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth Ann Sramek Alexander; his son, Mark Major (Audra)...

Feb 25, 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of Mark Lesley Herron, 44, of Leesville, on Friday February 25, 2022. He was born in Columbia, a son to Carolyn Ann and the late Grover “Wade” Herron. Mr. Herron was a carpenter most of his life. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, shooting pool, and was an avid Gamecock football fan. He loved...

Feb 24, 2022

AIKEN, SC: We are saddened by the sudden loss of our beloved Dave. A kind-hearted gentleman, he was loved by everyone he knew, especially his wife, Patricia Prough.

Dave will always be legendary in the hearts of his family and friends for his kindness and willingness to help others in need. Born in Jackson, MI, and graduated...

Feb 24, 2022

Linda Joy Fairey Clark, 72, of Lexington, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Lexington Medical Center after a brief illness. She is now at peace and has joined her loved ones in their heavenly home. Linda was born in Orangeburg County, the youngest daughter of the late Hugh B. Fairey, Sr. and Cercie Dukes Fairey. She grew up in...

Feb 20, 2022

Kenneth Ray Brazell, 65, of Leesville passed away, Sunday, February 20, 2022. Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late William Brazell and Shelby Jean Miles Brazell. Mr. Brazell worked as a painter but enjoyed tinkering on lawn mowers. Those that knew him could catch him in "Pop's" shop most of the time. He was a loving...

Feb 18, 2022

Mack David Gantt, 80, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 22nd, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. Mr. Gantt was born Columbia, SC, a son of the late Levon Gantt, Sr. and Katie M. Dreher Gantt. He was a University of South Carolina graduate, where he earned...

Feb 18, 2022

William "Bill" James Lybrand, 67, of Lexington, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 26th, at Calvary Community Church, 4045 Calvary Road, West Columbia, SC 29170. The Rev. Stephan Belec will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.Bill was born in New York City, NY,...

Feb 16, 2022

GRANITEVILLE: Mrs. Dana J. Foster, 50, widow of Scotty Lynn Foster, of Graniteville, passed away February 16, 2022.

Born July, 15, 1971 in Decatur, Illinois, she was the daughter of John Denton and Reva Carter Denton.

Dana met Scott in Illinois, where they began their family. They lived there until 1999 and moved to Aiken,...

Feb 15, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Margaret Lois Grubbs Shealy passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022. She was born at Fort Benning, Georgia on October 29, 1944. She was the daughter of Colonel Elmer W. Grubbs and Margaret Fountain. At the age of two Margaret crossed the Atlantic on a Naval vessel with her family to join her father in war torn...

Feb 15, 2022

Perry Lee "Bill" Smith, 93, of Leesville passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Born in Lexington, SC, he was a son of the late Hesey Lee And Blaine Gillian Smith. Bill loved race cars and enjoyed tinkering with most anything, especially old cars, tractors and lawnmowers. He was a long time member of Old Lexington Baptist Church were he served...

Feb 13, 2022

AIKEN, SC: Joan Brailsford Kneece, 92, widow of David Kneece, of Aiken, passed away February 13, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born September 20, 1929 in Manning, SC, she was the daughter of the late William Welborn Brailsford and Leonora Johnson Brailsford.

Joan and her family moved to Aiken in 1954. She...