Recent Obituaries

Mar 30, 2022

Donnalee Montrose McDonell, better known as “Duncan” died on March 30, at Benton House of Aiken, shortly before turning 95 years of age. She was born in Kenmare, North Dakota to Jessie Dunbar Lissaman and William Henry Lissaman, both of Brandon Manitoba, Canada.

Duncan attended schools in Williston and Minot, N. Dak., and Minot State University, the...

Mar 29, 2022

Curtis Lee "Curt" Schumpert, Jr., 63, of Saluda, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 9th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. The Rev. Manuel Gunter will officiate. Following the service, the family will receive friends at the funeral home. Mr. Schumpert was born in Saluda, SC, a son of the...

Mar 27, 2022

Shannon Goosey Hay, 71, widow of the late William Alan Hay, Sr., entered into heaven with her Savior on March 27th, 2022 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. following an extended illness.

Born in Big Timber, Montana on June 22, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm & Hazel Irene Wheeler Goosey....

Mar 27, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Michael Ian Greene, age 77, died March 27, 2022, following an extended illness.

Michael was born August 17, 1944, in the Bronx, NY, to the late Jack and Mona Greene. He proudly served in the US Army. He graduated from City College of New York with a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts. He was...

Mar 22, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Bernard Joseph Koenig, age 91, entered into rest peacefully at home on March 22, 2022.

Mr. Koenig was born December 30, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Frederick and Josephine Koenig. He proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. He had made Aiken, SC his home for...

Mar 22, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Spencer Pierce Grotheer, Jr. , age 90, entered into rest Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

Spence was born December 22, 1931 in Savannah, GA to the late Spencer Pierce Grotheer Sr. and the late Louise Gray Grotheer. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force and was stationed in Japan. He graduated from...

Mar 21, 2022

Gene Paul Maddux, age 83, passed away in his home on Monday March 21, 2022.

Paul was born in Nashville, TN, May 15, 1938. He was the son of Orville G. Maddux & Elizabeth Fleming Maddux. He attended Father Ryan High School in Nashville, TN and later completed a Bachelor’s Degree from Vanderbilt University in Mechanical Engineering....

Mar 20, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Betty Jordan Murdock, age 93, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Mrs. Murdock was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Doris Jordan; her husband, John S. Murdock Jr.; her grandson, R. Scott Riley; a sister, Madelin Meyer; and a daughter-in-law, Barbara Murdock.

Surviving is a daughter, Martha Rose Riley of...

Mar 19, 2022

Robert J. Dorland Sr., beloved husband and father, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on March 19, 2022 at the age of 84.

Mr. Dorland was born on March 31, 1937 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a son of the late Leo D. Dorland and Neva L. Foss.

After high...

Mar 19, 2022

Garold Edgar Coffman, 75, of Gilbert, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, March 26th, at Bethel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Active pallbearers will be: Michael Powell, David Powell, Pedro McCormick, Buddy Walden, Sammy Gunter and Joe Garner. Mr....

Mar 17, 2022

Pauline “Polly” Craps Lucas, 90, passed away on March 17, 2022. She celebrated the simple pleasures of life. She was the happiest when she was with her family and friends. She loved unconditionally and enjoyed spending time with her family or immersed in God’s word. Polly had a spunky personality and could always make people laugh if not by her...

Mar 16, 2022

Donald Everette Arender, 81, of Ridge Spring, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022. A memorial service will be held at a later date.Mr. Arender was born in North Carolina, the son of the late John Henry Arender and Hilda Favors Arender. He was married to the late Ethel Juanita Arender. Mr. Arender was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church....

Mar 15, 2022

AIKEN, SC: Alexandra Coxe Stokes Thomas (aka “Sandra”) left us on Tuesday, March 15th, 2022. She was with her children, Frances Patterson Wheeler Morrison (aka “Tearson”) and John Alexander Thomas at the time of her passing.

Sandra was born June 23rd, 1948 and was raised as the only child of her parents, Alexander Coxe Stokes and Frances...

Mar 13, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Harry Raymond Rogers, age 82, died Sunday, March 13, 2022.

Mr. Rogers was a loving father and husband, a hard-working family man. Survived by his son and niece and her extended family. He grew up on a farm in Maryville, TN. He graduated from Tennessee Technological University in 1961 and the University of Utah...

Mar 12, 2022

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – Querido Eli: vuela alto al infinito con esas alas fuertes que te llevaron a alcanzar tus sueños, ilumina con tu sonrisa el lugar en donde ahora estás así cómo iluminaste el nuestro. Con nosotros se queda tu ejemplo de vida y el amor que nos diste en cada una de tus acciones. Es momento de...

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....