Recent Obituaries

Sep 14, 2021

Antonio Eliu Garcia, 22, beloved son of Chris and Imelda Moscoso Garcia, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness.

Antonio was born on August 21, 1999 in Guatemala. He was the oldest child of Chris and Imelda. He was a loving son, brother and friend. His family meant the...

Sep 14, 2021

James L. Masters, 81, of Newberry, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Funeral plans will be announced.

Sep 12, 2021

Joey William Starnes,66, of Lexington, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2021. Born in Columbia, SC, he was a son of Mary Rayfield Starnes Jacobs and the late James Fletcher Starnes. Joey graduated from Lexington High School and attended Holmes Bible College. He was a member of West Columbia Pentecostal Holiness Church. He is survived by his...

Sep 12, 2021

Wanda Kay Diggs, 63, of Batesburg, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 18th at Batesburg Cemetery. Mrs. Diggs was born in Monetta, SC, a daughter of Lois Fulmer Smith and the late Archie Smith. She loved fellowshipping with people and going shopping. Surviving are her husband of 11 years,...

Sep 12, 2021

James Allen "Jimmy" Scott, 54, of Aiken, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. A memorial service will be held at his residence at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 25th. The family is receiving friends at their home. Mr. Scott was born in St. Petersburg, FL, a son of the late Farrol and Shelby Powers Scott. He was an avid outdoorsman...

Sep 11, 2021

Aiken, SC: Roger Dale Rodgers, 71, husband of Marsha Moates Rodgers, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Born December 12, 1949 in Aiken, SC, he was the only child of the late James Cornwell Rodgers and Myrtle Lee Key Rodgers.

He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a Vietnam Era...

Sep 10, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Kimberlie P. Fralick, 57, of Aiken, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Born December 22, 1963 in Aiken, SC, she was the daughter of Pamela Payton Plunkett and the late Leonard C. Plunkett.

She attended Clemson University and went on to graduate from USCA with her Bachelors in...

Sep 10, 2021

William David Storey, 68, of Batesburg passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 10, 2021. Born in Prosperity, SC, he was a son of the late John William Storey and Edna Smith Storey. He was a hard worker who was known to give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. David worked for Oswald Lumber for over 30...

Sep 10, 2021

William Michael Cain, 41, of Lexington passed away Friday, September 10, 2021. He was the son of Tommy Cain and Kay Cain Scott. In addition to his father and mother, he was was survived by his step-dad, Dwayne Scott; his children, Gabby, Isabella and Mike Jr.; a sister, Miranda and a host of family and friends. The service for Mr....

Sep 8, 2021

Genevieve Marie Janson, 94, of Lexington passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Services are private.

Sep 8, 2021

Arthur Kent Prater, 65, born on April 27, 1956 in Florence, SC to Ed and Frankie Prater, passed into the loving arms of God on September 8, 2021 in Lexington, SC. Kent was a hardworking, fun loving, big hearted and generous man. He was a loyal friend, loving brother and devoted son and uncle. Kent is survived by his mother,...

Sep 7, 2021

Richard E. George, Jr.

Aiken, SC – Dick George, 92, passed away on September 7, 2021. He is now reunited with his wife of almost 59 years, Rita George, who passed away in November 2020. Surviving are his son, Richard E. George III, and daughter-in-law, Susan.

He was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the son of...

Sep 6, 2021

Eland Chapman, 77, of Saluda, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 9th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with burial at his home place, 197 Dave Road, Saluda, SC 29138. Mr. Chapman requested everyone in attendance of the funeral dress casual by wearing jeans and sneakers. The Rev. Charles Houston will...

Sep 6, 2021

Carla Renee Goff, 55, of Batesburg, was called home to rest on Monday, September 6, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Carl and Ruby Wheeler. Mrs. Goff was raised in Mt. Ebal Baptist Church and had an immense Love and Faith for God. She is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Jeffrey Goff; a sister, Charlene...

Sep 5, 2021

William Gary Goodson, 74, of Aiken passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the Augusta University Medical Center following an illness.

Born in Columbia, Missouri on April 16, 1947, he was the son of the late William Buster & Mary Elizabeth Again Goodson. Mr. Goodson was a retired handyman.

Surviving is his sister, Elizabeth Turnquist...

Sep 5, 2021

Robert “Bob” Emerson Dyer, age 76, passed away at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA on Sunday, September 5th, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.

Bob was born in Presque Isle, ME on December 5, 1944 to the late Ellsworth & Lovina Dyer. He joined the United States Army in 1965, served in Vietnam, and...

Sep 5, 2021

Michael Lee Snodgrass, 54, of Wagener passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 5, 2021 following a sudden illness.

Born in Bremerton, WA, he was the son the late Stephen Cecil Snodgrass and Della Dianne Remsberg Stennett of Waianae, HI. He was a former auto mechanic and was a firefighter with the Wagener Fire Department. He...

Sep 5, 2021

Mr. Harvey Padgett, Jr., 93, of Batesburg, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Ridge Spring Cemetery. The family encourages mask to be worn during the graveside service by all attendees. Mr. Padgett was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late Harvey Padgett, Sr. and...

Sep 4, 2021

La hermana Elsa nació en Honduras, hija de Federico Lazo y Liduvina Rivera. En su juventud trabajó como maestra por diez años. Trabajó junto a su esposo Luis quien fue pastor por 20 años en la iglesia Lirio De Los Valles. Fue una mujer ejemplar, sirvió a Dios honorablemente y fue una madre y abuela tierna y llena de amor....

Sep 3, 2021

Willie Lewis Keisler, Sr., 78, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Ridge Crest Memorial Park. The Rev. Dennis Lear will officiate. Active pallbearers will be Jay Hallman, Easton Hallman, Braydon Hallman, Korbyn Hallman, Ryan Smith, Bruce Chapman and Jeff Storey. Mr. Keisler was born in Leesville,...