Recent Obituaries

Sep 29, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Frank Loudermilk, Jr., husband of Ruth Love Loudermilk, of Aiken, entered into his eternal life in Heaven on September 29, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Born September 20, 1928, he was the son of the late Frank Loudermilk, Sr and Etta Ellis Loudermilk. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife,...

Sep 29, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Ernestine Moak Hudson, age 92, entered into rest Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at her home surrounded by family.

Mrs. Hudson was born May 7, 1929 in Irmo, SC to the late Lester Sylvester Moak and the late Martha Bickley Moak. She graduated from Irmo High School and retired after thirty-three years of service with...

Sep 26, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Robert Wade Payton, 74, of Aiken, passed away September 26, 2021 after an extended illness.

Born August 21, 1947 In Gainesville, FL, he was the son of the late Grady Payton and Virgie Adkisson Payton.

He served his country proudly in the Army having served during the Vietnam War with the Communications...

Sep 25, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Matthew Stuart Baltzegar, 46, of Aiken, passed away September 25, 2021 after a brief illness.

Born January 25, 1975 in Orangeburg, SC, he was the son of Annie Varnell Baltzegar and the late Robert Ensely Baltzegar.

He was compassionate to older people, animals and kids. He loved interacting with his customers and...

Sep 25, 2021

Robert Bruce Pierson, 78, beloved husband of Betty Faye Turner Pierson, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Center following an illness.

Born in Johnson City, New York, on May 28, 1943, Mr. Pierson was the son of the late Lewis Isaac & Ardelle Phyllis Davis Pierson. Mr. Pierson was the retired owner of...

Sep 25, 2021

Alfred Lawrence Marston, Sr., 103 of Aiken, passed away September 25, 2021. Born April 6, 1918, in Albany, NY. He was the son of the late Marshall Marston and Elizabeth Marsden Marston. Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Elisabeth Marston Coman, his beloved wife of many years, Kathleen Bronder Marston, and his daughter Margaret Marston...

Sep 25, 2021

Edwin Frank Robertson, 66, of Lexington, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021. In lieu of flowers or funeral, Frank would be touched if you wanted to pay your respect to donate to Shepherds Chapel Church, 8th Ave NE, Gravette, AR, 72736. Born in Columbia, SC he was a son of Bruce Robertson and Esther Schirmer Robertson. Surviving are his wife,...

Sep 24, 2021

Dennis Lee Hendley, 63, of Batesburg, died Friday, September 24, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 2nd, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with burial in Philippi Missionary Church Cemetery. Pastor Norman White will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Friday, October 1st, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. Active pallbearers will...

Sep 22, 2021

Columbia, SC: Noelle Kristine Norton, 50, of Columbia, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, following a brief illness.

Noelle was born in Bamberg, SC, the daughter of Sherrill (Sherry) Siegmund Norton of Aiken and the late Jerry William Norton. In addition to her mother, Noelle is survived by her beloved companion, Randall Williams, as well...

Sep 22, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Patrick “Rick” Scott, age 74, passed away at his residence on September 22, 2021.

Rick was born in California on October 7, 1946, to the late Col. Gordon H. Scott and Patricia Donohoe Scott.

Rick was a rancher and loved his work and farm. He was a true gentleman in an era...

Sep 20, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Matthew Scott Dent, 50, of Aiken, SC went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 20, 2021.

Born August 4, 1971 in Mansfield, OH, he was the son of Harold O. Dent and Leah Augustine Dent.

Matt graduated from TL Hanna High School in 1989 and went on...

Sep 20, 2021

Patricia Bonnett Matlock, age 74, entered into rest at her home September 20,2021.

Pat was born in Aiken, SC on February 12, 1948 to the late Albert Bonnett and the late Bernice Pennington Bonnett. Pat worked for Southern Bell phone company for several years before beginning her career at SRS where she retired from medical records. In...

Sep 20, 2021

Carolyn Quattlebaum Bledsoe, 71, of Leesville, passed away September 20, 2021. The funeral service for Mrs. Bledsoe will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 27th at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with burial to follow in Ridge Crest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends immediately following at the graveside. Mrs. Bledsoe was born in Saluda County, a daughter of...

Sep 20, 2021

Evelyn Cockrell Lybrand, 99, of Batesburg, entered into her eternal home, Monday, September 20, 2021, after living a long and blessed life. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 23rd at West Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Bob Woodyard and Rev. Robert Culbertson will officiate. The family will receive friends following...

Sep 18, 2021

Kenneth Patrick DeLoach, 61, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 25th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. The Pastor Judd Hook will officiate. Mr. DeLoach was born in Columbia, SC, a son of the late Henry DeLoach and Barbara Baxley DeLoach. He was an avid fisherman and gardener....

Sep 17, 2021

Katherine Louise Pomeroy Welcher, 52, loving wife of David Keith Welcher, II passed away, Friday, September 17, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness.

Katherine was born on November 15, 1968, the daughter of Carll F. & Dorleen Louise Cantley Pomeroy. Katherine was a devoted wife, mother, and grammie and worked tirelessly ensuring everything...

Sep 16, 2021

Bulmaro Soto Madora, 65 años de edad, falleció el jueves,16 de Septiembre del 2021, en Health Augusta University Hospital.

Bulmaro nació el 20 de Julio de 1956 en Xaltianguis, Guerrero Mexico. Es el primer hijo de Efigenia Madora y Vicente Soto, Bulmaro Soto dejo un legado de siete hijos: Miguel, Antonio, Carlos Alberto, Sara, Antonia, Veronica, Ricardo...

Sep 16, 2021

David Thomas Dick, 72, husband of Brenda Sue Nelson Dick, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 unexpectedly.

Born in Greenwich, CT on May 13, 1949, he was the son of the late Francis Joseph & Barbara Jean Mead Dick. Mr. Dick was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Known by his CB handle as “The...

Sep 15, 2021

Patrice (Pat) Factor Doherty passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 with family at her side. Pat was born April 29, 1925, in Boston, MA and was the daughter of Harry C. Factor and Anna Pope Factor.

She spent her early formative years growing up in the Boston area and was a graduate...

Sep 15, 2021

Jann Michelle Day, 56, of Aiken, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Mrs. Day was the daughter of the late James and Marie Bagwell. She loved her boys and spending time with her family. Surviving are her husband, Archie Day; children, Izzy Mae Day, Nicholas Day, Archie Day, Jr., Joeann Collins, Phillip Collins; and grandchildren, Lillian and Elijah Day. Also...