Recent Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Dorothy Helen Ham Veasey, age 90, entered into rest Saturday, January 1, 2022, at her home.

Mrs. Veasey was born December 19, 1931 in Lamar, SC to the late Henry and Beulah Ham. She remade her home in 1981 after she and her family were transferred back to Aiken, SC for SRS. She later...

Dec 31, 2021

AIKEN, SC: Frederick John Krisch (Fred), beloved husband of Eleanor Luckasavage Krisch for almost 61 years, entered into eternal peace on December 31, 2021 at his home with his loving wife at his side.

Fred was born on February 28, 1931 to the late Friedrik and Sophie Krisch in Brooklyn, New York. He attended elementary school in...

Dec 31, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Phyllis June Jordan, age 85, entered into rest Friday, December 31, 2021.

Mrs. Jordan was born in Mulberry, Arkansas to the late Clyde and Ella Ferguson. She was a resident of Aiken, SC since 1968 and of the Baptist faith. Her family described her as a very tough and resilient lady, having overcome many...

Dec 29, 2021

Helen Gaines-Irby, 74, of Aiken, SC entered into rest on December 29, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents Walter Gaines and Ello Dennis; sister, Wendy Jean Barkley.

Helen leaves cherished memories to her loving husband, Hugh Irby; nephews, Mark Gaines and Peter James Barkley; great-nieces, Taaj Gaines, Teleza Rivera, and Zaylani Barkley;...

Dec 29, 2021

Joan F. York, 85, passed peacefully on December 29th at Anchor Rehab in Aiken, SC. She was the wife for over 61 years to George York. She moved to South Carolina in August of 2020 to be with her family. Joan was born March 5, 1936 in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late Carl and Marion Froelich. She was...

Dec 28, 2021

Aldredge Emmerson Baughman, 73, of Leesville, SC faded into the gentle sleep of death Tuesday evening, December 28, 2021 shortly after the birth of his 6th great-grandchild. And in that very moment opened his eyes in his new eternal home with his Heavenly Father who he had served so faithfully.

Mr. Baughman was born on March 27,...

Dec 27, 2021

AIKEN, SC: Janice A. Auernheimer, 94, widow of Richard Auernheimer, Sr, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 27, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Born December 9, 1927 in Yonkers, NY, she was the only child of the late John Russell MacMurchy and Mary B. Dawson MacMurchy.

Janice began her nursing career in 1947 after recieving...

Dec 26, 2021

Harold Norris, 87, widower of the late Sylvia Norris has passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at the Westminister Memory Care following an extended illness.

Born in Burke County, GA on June 26, 1934, he was the son of the late Dutch and Alice Norris. Mr. Norris was a mail carrier with the United States Postal Service...

Dec 26, 2021

Linda Kaye Galloway Fink, 78, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 11th at Pond Branch United Methodist Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Drew Martin will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at the Pond Branch United Methodist Church Family Activity Building....

Dec 25, 2021

Olivea Gloria-Fallon Knight, 14, precious daughter of Rebecca Knight passed away suddenly on Christmas Day following an illness.

Born in Augusta, Ga on August 3, 2007, she was the apple of her mother’s eye. She was a 9th grade student at South Aiken High School where she was a proud member of the Buddy’s Club. She was...

Dec 25, 2021

Arliss I. Lantz, 88, of Greer, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 28, at Batesburg-Leesville Presbyterian Church with interment in Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Born in Auburn, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Gladys Rastenburg. She was a member of Batesburg-Leesville Presbyterian Church and she belonged...

Dec 24, 2021

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Webb DuBose,81, of Monetta, passed away on December 24, 2021, with all of her family present. Born in Barnwell, Gwen was the daughter of the late Dr. Marion Buel "M.B." Webb and Winnie Fallaw Webb. She was a graduate of Furman University, received a Master's Degree from USC, and was an educator for her entire career in Salley...

Dec 24, 2021

Barbara Ann Whitehead, 80, of Leesville, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021. A graveside service will be at 2:00 P.M., December 30th at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 7100 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday December 29th at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. Barbara was born in Virginia, she was an only...

Dec 23, 2021

Johnny Wayne Senterfeit, 79, of North Augusta, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021. The graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, December 27th, at Hall Town Cemetery. Richard Senterfeit will officiate.

Dec 18, 2021

Wallace Lynwood Gunter, 67 , passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021. Lynwood was born in West Columbia, SC, a son of Irma Jean Rish Gunter and the late James Virgil Gunter. He loved to go deer hunting. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Misty Dyer (Chris); son and daughter-in-law, Al Gunter (Ginger); grandchildren, Alexus, Payton, Blake and Abagail; and great...

Dec 17, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Lt. Colonel Gerald W. “Mac” McCabe, US Army (Ret.), passed away December 17, 2021, at the age of 85.

Mac was born April 12, 1936, in Painesville, Ohio to the late Charles B. McCabe and the late Elizabeth Murray McCabe. He graduated Cum Laude from Notre Dame University and later took an educational leave...

Dec 15, 2021

BEECH ISLAND, SC – Edwina S. Dyches, 80, widow of James Byrnes “Jimmy” Dyches, Sr, passed away December 15, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Born November 5, 1941 in Dunbarton, SC, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Jacob Schumpert and Bessie Irene Hall Schumpert.

She was a graduate of Williston Elko High School,...

Dec 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC: Ronald Scott Susnar of Aiken, SC passed away at the age of 83 on December 15, 2021, peacefully at home after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure.

He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 17, 1938, the son of Robert and Elsie Susnar.

Ron was a graduate of Milwaukee Country Day...

Dec 14, 2021

Johnny Edward Skipper, Sr., 78, beloved husband of Vivian Louise Shell Skipper, died Monday, December 14, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Augusta, GA following an illness.

A lifelong native of Aiken, SC, Mr. Skipper was the son of the late Samuel C. & Rosa Lee Davis Skipper. Mr. Skipper was a retired electrician and a member...

Dec 13, 2021

William Fred Mintz, 82, of Saluda, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. A service for Mr. Mintz will be held at a later date. Mr. Mintz was born in Wilmington, NC, he was a son of the late Arnold and Gladys Gore Mintz. He served in the United States Army. Mr. Mintz worked for the University of North Carolina-Wilmington as...