Recent Obituaries

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...

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...