Recent Obituaries

Jan 27, 2022

Johnny Mabus, 81, of Batesburg, SC passed away on January 27, 2022. Born on November 12, 1940 in Saluda County, Johnny was one of eight children of the late John Radie and Ruth Waters Mabus. Johnny was married to Nancy Gregory Mabus and together they had two children; his beloved son, John Ashley Mabus (Connie) of Leesville, SC and beloved...

Jan 26, 2022

Gary Austin Lucas, 68, Leesville passed away, Wednesday January 26, 2022. Born in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late Hansel Lafate and Lucille Smith Lucas. He is survived by sisters, Mattie Lou Fulmer, Mary Ann Hutto, Geraldine Gallion (Adrian); and a brother, Wilbert "Luke" Lucas (Cheryl). Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and extended family members.The service...

Jan 26, 2022

Jeanette Grice Sawyer, 97, of Batesburg, passed away on January 26, 2022. Born July 4, 1924, in Wagener, SC, she was a daughter of the late Haskell L. and Grace Gardener Grice. Mrs. Sawyer was a longtime member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she was very active. Jeanette loved camping, crocheting, bead crafts, and was known as a fantastic seamstress....

Jan 23, 2022

JACKSON, SC. – William Ashton”Billy” Branson, age 67, passed into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father, January 23, 2022 at Home, from an extended illness.

He was born in Germany, on March 14, 1954 and was the son of the late Mary Jean and Maj. William A. Branson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

Jan 23, 2022

Gerard Joseph L’Esperance Jr., age 80, entered into rest Sunday, January 23, 2022.

Jerry, as he was affectionately known, was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Gerard Joseph L’Esperance Sr. and the late Virginia L’Esperance. Jerry began a career at General Motors out of high school, served for two years in the United States Army, then...

Jan 23, 2022

Dora “Dee” Newberry passed away January 23, 2022, in the arms of her husband, Howard, at home.

Dee was born January 19, 1931. She attended the University of Georgia. She worked for Delta Airlines as a stewardess for ten years and then became the United States Representative for Monday’s Clothing. She was an exceptional amateur golfer. She...

Jan 23, 2022

Mr. William "Ted" Dewey Brown, 87, of Batesburg, passed away, Sunday, January 23, 2022. Born October 6, 1934, in Batesburg, SC, he was the son of the late William Mitchell and Luella Hartley Brown. Ted proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and the S.C. National Guard. He retired from U.S. Silica after 33 years of service to the...

Jan 20, 2022

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: Cara Yvonne Toole, 45, wife of James Rondell Toole, of North Augusta, passed away January 20, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Born April 9, 1976 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Clifford Markley and Patricia Cunningham Darrell.

Cara attended South Aiken High School and graduated in 1994. She later...

Jan 19, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Mr. William Herrmann Van Pelt, 92 years young, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on January 19, 2022

Born in New York City, he lived in Atlanta, GA, Pittsburgh, PA, Lawrenceville, NJ and later moved to Aiken, SC. He spent 50 years in advertising and marketing, starting at Ketchum, McCloud & Grove, Westinghouse Electrical Corporation...

Jan 18, 2022

On Tuesday, January 18, Florence Becker, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away peacefully at Trinity on Laurens, less than 6 months before her 99th birthday. She lived a long, full life and was loved by all who had the pleasure of being in her company. Florence was always quick to laugh and make friendly conversation, including...

Jan 17, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Shirley Mae Smith, age 77, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022.

Shirley was born July 16, 1944 in Concord, NC to the late John Rayvon Smith and Eva Hartsell Smith. She had been a resident of Aiken, SC for the past three years, having previously lived in Rock Hill, SC. She had a sincere...

Jan 17, 2022

MOORE, SC – David Michael Ferriter passed from this life to his Heavenly home Monday, January 17, 2022.

Born in Rahway, NJ on August 31, 1946, to the late Paul T and Kathryn M Ferriter. From the age of six, he grew up in Aiken, SC. He attended USC-Aiken and was a lifelong South Carolina Gamecock fan....

Jan 17, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Michael Alan Hertzberg, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022.

Michael was born January 5, 1938, to the late Richard S. Hertzberg and Dorothy Shapiro Hertzberg in Great Neck, NY. Michael’s greatest love was for the people who surrounded him. He cherished and cultivated lifelong friendships, and whether watching his beloved N.Y....

Jan 17, 2022

Robert C. Vaughn, 76, of Saluda, went to his Heavenly home, Monday, January 17, 2022.Born in Greenwood County, he is a son of the late John Robert and Lilly "Sue" Savannah Vaughn. Mr. Vaughn was a member of Emory United Methodist Church and served over 24 years in the United States Navy. He was an avid golfer. Survivors include his...

Jan 17, 2022

Kelly Lynn Suggs, 58, of Hopkins passed away Monday, January 17, 2022. Born in Lawton, Ok, she was a daughter of the late Harry William and Frances Janell Flake Morgan. Ms. Suggs worked in various industries through out her life but most importantly was a caregiver for her mother during her final years. She was a loving mother, nanny, sister...

Jan 16, 2022

Mary Fallaw Miller,81,of Saluda, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 18th, at Sardis Baptist Church with interment in Cleve Matthews Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Active pallbearers will be Cory Bedenbaugh, Justin Miller, Jacob Black, Rickey, Jacob and Jonah McCary.Ms....

Jan 14, 2022

MYRTLE BEACH: Johnnie Lee Huff, 82, widower of Thelma Boyd Huff, passed away January 14, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Born August 14, 1939 in Aiken County, he was the son of the late John Samuel Huff and Carrie Ann Barton Huff.

Johnnie was born in Aiken County and lived here until his wife passed...

Jan 12, 2022

North Augusta, SC: Larry O’Neal “Neal” Eubanks, 60, of North Augusta, passed away January 12, 2022.

Born February 9, 1961 in Augusta, GA, he was the youngest son of the late George O’Neal Eubanks, Jr and June Ergle Eubanks.

Neal began his career at Graniteville Company, working in Quality Control. He later worked for Southern...

Jan 10, 2022

John Mac Holmes, 79, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, January 10th, 2022. He was a son of the late William Andrew and Tina Gene Holmes. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to: West Creek Baptist Church, 400 Church Rd, Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006.

Jan 8, 2022

Ms. Joan Boatwright, daughter of the late Arthur and Minnie Lee Boatwright, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at PruittHealth- Augusta Hills Nursing Center of Augusta, Georgia.Joan was born September 17, 1953 in Lexington County and attended Batesburg-Leesville schools. She was a loving and kind person and never meet a stranger.Surviving are her children, Duwayne Scott (Allison), Rebecca Posey (Phillip)...