Recent Obituaries

Jul 20, 2021

Jeremy Ray Kelley, 44, of Aiken passed away, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 following an illness.

Born in Augusta, George on June 18, 1977, he was the son of the late Ronald David Kelley and Richard and Beverly Hegler Pilz. He was a carpenter in the construction business.

In addition to his mother and step-father, Jeremy...

Jul 18, 2021

Sam William “Sammy” Riche

August 22,1961- July 18,2021

AIKEN, SC: Sam William “Sammy” Riche passed away suddenly July 19, 2021 at the age of 59. Sam was born August 22, 1961 at Saint Benedict's Hospital in Ogden Utah. He threw his twin Marty out first and a few minutes later he arrived and it was...

Jul 18, 2021

Wayne Timmons Birchmore, 66, of Gilbert, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife and children. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 21st, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 until 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 24th at 2049 Priceville Road, Gilbert, SC. Mr....

Jul 17, 2021

Jerry Michael O’Connor,74, a resident of the Croft House in Aiken, passed away peacefully at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in New Orleans, LA on January 2, 1947, he was the son of the late Frank A. & Eunice Maul O’Connor. Mr. O’Connor was of the Catholic faith and was a retired police officer. Mr....

Jul 17, 2021

Sandra Faye Bodie, 80, of Monetta, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 20th, at Amick Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Donald Bodie, Rev. Dennis Barden and Rev. Larry Smith will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at...

Jul 16, 2021

Rebecca “Becki” Jean Payton, 73, a resident of Surfside Beach, SC, passed away peacefully and into the arms of her Savior, at her sister’s home following an extended illness.

Born in Gainesville, Florida on August 21, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Grady and Virgie Payton. She was a retired Administrative Assistant for the CEO...

Jul 14, 2021

Francis Larry Boatwright, 73, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 16th at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with interment in Ridge Crest Memorial Park. The Rev. Bobby Smith and Rev. Rusty Trotter will officiate. Active pallbearers will be his grandsons, Branden Boatwright, Ashaley Boatwright, Jonathan Clark, Kody Clark, and Cole...

Jul 14, 2021

Lonnie Lee Driggers, 73, went Home to his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, July 14, 2021. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 19th, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Steve Hall and Rev. C.B. Turner will officiate. Active pallbearers will be Alex Willis, Richard Deason, Davy Brunson,...

Jul 13, 2021

Glen Wesley Peters, 85, loving husband of Margot E. Nelson Peters, passed away Tuesday evening at Aiken Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.

Born in Racine, Wisconsin on May 23, 1936, he was the son of the late Ralph and Frances Celenda Colburn Peters. Mr. Peters was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was...

Jul 10, 2021

Donald Ray Kyzer, Sr., 76, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 13th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with interment to follow in Boiling Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at the funeral home, and other times at his daughters...

Jul 9, 2021

Floyd Junior Derrick, 79, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 12th, at Union Lutheran Church Cemetery. The Pastor Brandon will officiate. Active pallbearers will be Larry Taylor, Gerald Smith, Mike Derrick, Doug White, Wesley Goff, and Alan Whitman. Mr. Derrick was born in Leesville, SC, a son of the...

Jul 7, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Doris Ruth Bathurst, 96, widow of Eugene S. Bathurst, Jr, passed away July 7, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Born March 24, 1925 in Philadelphia, PA, she was one of seven children to the late Oliver S. Pross and Nora Tighe Pross.

Ruth moved to Aiken in 2009 with her husband Gene...

Jul 6, 2021

James Leroy Dickinson,71, beloved husband of 50 years to Karen Learned Dickinson, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon at Aiken Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.

Born in Holyoke, MA. On November 16, 1949, he was the son of the late Clarence & Lauria Gagnon Dickinson. Mr. Dickinson was a retired engineer with IDEX Corporation. He was...

Jul 5, 2021

Lucy Evans Albenesius passed away July 5, 2021. Born Lucy Teague Evans July 25, 1924 in Lexington, NC, she was the daughter of William Bryant Evans and Lucy Teague Evans. Her father was a pharmacist and her early life was a bit nomadic living in Salisbury, Mt. Airy, Davidson, Asheville and Greensboro by the time she was in high...

Jul 5, 2021

Delma Ostenda, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2021. At Mrs. Ostenda's request there will be no formal services.

Jul 5, 2021

Joseph "Chris" Bledsoe, 71, of Columbia, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, July 10th at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. The Rev. Roger Philips will officiate the service. Mr. Bledsoe was the son of Joseph Cullie Bledsoe and Eddie Adele Berryman. Surviving are his companion, Connie Hartley; his son, Robin "Rob"...

Jul 5, 2021

Shelby Angeliea Kneece, 31, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M., Saturday, July 10th at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with interment to follow in Ridge Crest Memorial Park. The Rev. Jerry Branham will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Active pallbearers will be:...

Jul 4, 2021

Thurmond D. “Big Buddy” Kneece, Sr., 68, of Batesburg, passed away July 4, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 9, 2021 at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with burial to follow in Mt. Ebal Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Paulling will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 A.M....

Jul 4, 2021

Annie Lois Blanchette Baughman, 105, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 P.M. Friday, July 9th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home conducted by her nephew, the Rev. Steve Jacks. Burial will follow the service at 3:30 P.M. in Bethia Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Abbeville, SC. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30...

Jul 3, 2021

John D. Randall Jr., 68, of Ridge Spring, SC passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, July 12th at Double Branch Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ridge Spring with Rev. Jacob Workman officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. John was born November 9,...