Recent Obituaries

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,...

Sep 2, 2021

Mr. Billy Oswalt, 77, of Batesburg, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Born in Aiken County, SC, he was a son of the late Floyd and Lorine Wheeler. Mr. Oswalt was raised in Mt. Ebal Baptist Church and was of the Baptist faith. He was a logger and former employee with Oswalt Lumber as a mechanic....

Sep 1, 2021

NEW ELLENTON, SC – On Wednesday, September 1, 2021, Cindy Sizemore, loving wife, mother of three children, and grandmother of four, entered into a state of rest.

Cindy was born and raised in Aiken, SC. Cindy's early years were spent enjoying nights out dancing and enjoying life with friends and family. She met her future best friend...

Aug 29, 2021

Bruce Charles Winkelman, age 77, entered into rest at the Agape Hospice House in Lexington, SC on August 29, 2021.

Bruce was born May 30, 1944, in Greece, NY to the late Bob and Arlene Winkelman. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary Winkelman.

He graduated from SUNY Empire State College with...

Aug 28, 2021

Larry Mitchell McGee, 73, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 31st, at First Baptist Church of Leesville with burial to follow in Newberry Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Charles Leonhardt and Rev. Jay Black will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M., Monday, August 30th...

Aug 27, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Elaine Vreeland Gamble, 82, widow of James Gamble, passed away August 27, 2021 after an extended illness.

Born May 4, 1939, she was the only child of the late Henry Vreeland and Margaret McDowell Vreeland.

Elaine was born and raised in Paterson, NJ where she graduated from Central High School. In 1957,...

Aug 27, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Cuoco, age 46, died August 27, 2021.

Elizabeth was born April 13, 1975 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. She was adopted by Richard Kenneth Schreck and Ann Marie Tapperino Schreck. She was a resident of the area for the past sixteen years. She was a communicant of St. Mary Help of Christians Church.

Aug 27, 2021

Mr. Edward P "Sonny" Hook, Jr., 82, of Batesburg, died Friday, August 27, 2021 at his home. A visitation will be held from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. Thursday, September 2nd, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. Mr. Hook was born in Red Bank, SC, a son of the late Edward P. and Neil Whitaker Hook. He was known as the "Produce...