Recent Obituaries

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...

Feb 13, 2022

Ronald Stalvey, 78, of Batesburg, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022. Born in Florence, SC, he was a son of the late Dan and Ruth Louise Thomas Stalvey. Ronald was a good family man who loved the Lord and was always known to have a smile. He was a member of Liberty Bible Church of Batesburg.He is survived by his...

Feb 11, 2022

Russell Mack Rhoades Jr, 36, passed away on February 11, 2022.

Russell was born in Fort Myers, Florida on June 21, 1985 to Tammie Ann Rhoades and the late Russell Mack Rhoades.

Russell went on an incredible journey in his lifetime. He was a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Gatesville, Texas. He was the...

Feb 10, 2022

Tinsley Layne Gettys passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 10, 2022. A celebration of her precious life will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, February 14th at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. Tinsley was born on January 31st at 6:06 P.M. and was given the name Tinsley the Tiger...

Feb 9, 2022

Patty Sue Perkins, age 62, of Beech Island, went into rest at her home Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

Patty was born in Honaker VA on April 28, 1959 to the late Leslie and Rosalie Perkins. She was preceded in rest by a sister, Lou Ella Perkins; and three brothers, Ronnie Lee Perkins, Donnie Ray Perkins and William...

Feb 9, 2022

Ms. Chelsea Virginia Stone, 38, loving mother, daughter and sister, passed away Wednesday evening, February 9, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Born in Aiken, SC on May 27, 1983, she was the daughter of Robert William & Bergie Virginia Stone. She was a homemaker and former office manager for her father at STS Inc.

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Feb 9, 2022

Frank Bramlet Bledsoe, 90, of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M., on Sunday, February 13th at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with interment to follow in Ridge Crest Memorial Park. The Rev. Jud Hook will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home....

Feb 7, 2022

Joe Van Hartley, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 9th at Clamp Cemetery. The Pastor Tom Mims will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 8th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. Active pallbearers will be Chuck, Mitch, Michael, and Richard Hartley, Newton Walker...

Feb 6, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Franklin Wilson Rodgers on February 6, 2022 at the age of 78. Born in New Holland, South Carolina he was a son of the late Henry Albert Rodgers and Mildred Louise Bonds Rodgers. He was preceded in death by: Leisa Rodgers (daughter), Jack Rodgers (brother), Betty Gantt (sister), Tyler...

Feb 5, 2022

Edward Steele was called home to Heaven on February 5, 2022, at the age of 84, just three days before his 85th birthday. He was born in Saluda County on February 8, 1937, one of seventeen children of the late Eddie and Ethel Storey Steele. Edward loved His Lord and Savior, his family, church family, neighbors and other friends dearly....

Feb 3, 2022

Evergreen, CO: David I. Fralick, 32, of Colorado, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, in his home.

Born May 2, 1989 in Aiken, SC, he was the son of Morgan I. Fralick III, Winston Salem, NC, and the late Kimberlie P. Fralick of Aiken, SC.

He was raised in Aiken and attended South Aiken High...

Feb 3, 2022

Wilbur Crosson Wood, Sr., 98, of Leesville, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 8th at East Side Baptist Church with interment in Ridge Crest Memorial Park. The Rev. Mitch Bruner and Rev. Donald Bodie will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church....

Feb 2, 2022

AIKEN, SC – David Marcellus Cole “Ole King Cole”, age 79, passed away February 2, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 28, 1942 in Englewood, NJ to the late Gilbert and Hazel Cole. Dave grew up in Closter, NJ and at age 18 he was a Volunteer Fireman. He proudly served in the...

Feb 2, 2022

Mrs. Margie Steele, 78, of Leesville, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Steele was born in Aiken, SC a daughter of the late Lester and Evelyn Mills. She was a long time employee of the former Union Switch and Signal plant in Batesburg, SC. Mrs. Margie was a long...

Feb 1, 2022

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – Mr. Jimmie Leon Powell, age 79, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

He is survived by his beloved sons: Brian (Maureen) Powell and Josh Powell; grandchild, Kayson Powell; and a brother, Wayne Powell.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Gladys Powell and his wife, Norene...

Feb 1, 2022

Colby John Harris, 29, of Summerville, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022. A private funeral service will be held. Mr. Harris was born in Spartanburg, SC, a son of Jewels Harris and Erika Schmidt Childress. He loved motor cross, the Steelers football team and Star Wars. Colby loved to go fishing and cook with his family. Surviving are his father,...

Jan 31, 2022

Margaret Karleen "Kitty" Boese was born in Abaline Texas on February 10th, 1944 to the late Karl A Schmid and the late Elanore Young. She was the sister to her step brothers, Tim and Mark Schmid, and sister, Gaye Schmid; wife to Fredrick Charles Boese; and mother to Charles Clifford Boese.

Kitty, as she preferred to be...

Jan 28, 2022

Services for Pauline Christakos, 97 of Batesburg, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with Father Michael Platanis officiating. Burial will follow in Batesburg Cemetery.Miss Christakos died on Thursday, January 28, 2022. A native of Lexington County, she was a daughter of the late Chris and Elaine Christakos. Pauline was a...

Jan 27, 2022

AIKEN, SC: Arlene Oren, 75, widow of Harry Layne Oren, of Aiken, passed away January 27, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Born September 27, 1946 in Newport, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Victor Misekow and Agnes M. Russell Misekow.

Memorial contributions may be made in Arlene's memory to either Jehovah's Witness...

Jan 27, 2022

Matthew Jaydee Morrison, 43, of Pelion, Passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022.Mr. Morrison was born in Kalamazoo, MI, a son of the late Michael Morrison and Laura Morrison. He loved to play video games, listen to music, and his favorite animal was dolphins.Surviving are his brothers, David Daggitt, Dale Daggitt, Raymond Daggitt, stepbrother William Daggitt; and many nieces, nephews, and...