Recent Obituaries

Jun 17, 2021

Bruce Alexander Jones, 68, loving husband of Patricia Cukor Jones for 40 years, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at University Hospital in Augusta, GA, following a brief illness.

Born in Yonkers, NY, on September 12, 1952, Bruce was the son of the late Samuel T. and Elizabeth H. Jones. He earned both a bachelor’s and a...

Jun 16, 2021

Jackie Ray Cheeks Jr.,52, of Leesville, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of Judith Mosley Shumpert. Mr. Cheeks was an avid Gamecock fan, loved Rock and Roll music, and his dog Uno. He was a loving son and brother who will be missed by his family and friends. Surviving are his mother, Judy...

Jun 15, 2021

Keith Patrick Crossland, 44, of Aiken, husband of Jennifer Marlene Porter Crossland, passed away June 15, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Born October 22, 1976 in Sierra Madre, CA, he was the son of Victoria Ann Morheiser Crossland and the late Steven Charles Crossland.

Keith graduated from Aiken High in 1995. He went on to...

Jun 12, 2021

Jesse Preston Derrick, 88, formerly of West Columbia, died Saturday, June 12th, 2021 at his home in Batesburg, SC. Born in Irmo, SC, he was a son of the late Wilbur and Ernestine Weed Derrick. He was a graduate of Irmo High School and served in the Army National Guard. Mr. Derrick, fondly known as “J.P.,” went on to work...

Jun 10, 2021

Celia Yvonne Cockrell, 83, of Batesburg passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M., on Saturday, June 12th, at Ridge Crest Memorial Park. The Rev. Libby Newman will officiate. Mrs. Cockrell was born in Batesburg, SC, a daughter of the late Hoyt M. and Meta Seigler Senterfiet. She was married to the late...

Jun 10, 2021

Maurice “Ronald” Keisler, Jr., son of Maurice Keisler, Sr. and Lillie Jean McCormack Keisler passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his residence in Batesburg. He was 59 years old. Surviving are his son, Jeffrey of Anderson and daughter, Misty Jones (Chris) of Batesburg. He has one grandson, Thomas, who was his joy. Ronald was predeceased by his parents;...

Jun 7, 2021

Robert L. Plaunt of Aiken, SC, passed away June 7, 2021, at the age of 85. A devoted family man and a master of technology he has sent his last email and is now giving a long awaited embrace to his much missed wife of 47 years, Marguerite, who predeceased him by 15 years.

He will be...

Jun 6, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Jeanette Wells English, age 77, entered into rest Sunday, June 6, 2021, at her home.

Mrs. English was born July 30, 1943 in Sparta, Georgia to the late Sterling and Mary Smith Wells. She was a resident of the area for over 50 years. Mrs. English loved nothing more than being with her family,...

Jun 6, 2021

Sally Jean Geyer, 80, of Columbia, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021. Ms. Geyer was born in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of the late Jean Walter and Gertrude Lantz Arnold. She was married to the late Jerry Lynn Ellis and James "Jim" Geyer. Ms. Geyer grew up in the United Methodist Church. Along with her late husband Jim, she was...

Jun 5, 2021

Gaylord Charles Drexelius, age 74, entered into rest Saturday, June 5, 2021, at his residence.

Mr. Drexelius was born October 30, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Martin and Kalya Drexelius. His primary occupation was as an educator and later in sales. He was a communicant of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church. He enjoyed...

Jun 5, 2021

Windsor, SC: Mr. Robert P. Burrows, III, 74, husband of Mrs. Susan Frye Burrows, passed away June 5, 2021 surrounded by loving family.

Born July 12, 1946 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Mr. Robert P. Burrows, Jr and Dorothy Jane McClain Burrows.

He was preceded in death by his parents....

Jun 4, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Jonathan William Beckwith, age 40, entered into rest June 4, 2021.

Jonathan was born October 18, 1980 in Aiken, SC. He was the beloved son of Angela Beckwith and the late Donnie William Beckwith. Jonathan graduated from South Aiken High School and The University of New Orleans. He was passionate about movies and film...

Jun 3, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Roseanne Hubbard Cooper, age 88, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021, at her home.

Mrs. Cooper was born October 21, 1932 San Francisco, California to the late Anne M. Hubbard and Clarence Hubbard.

She had made Aiken, SC her home since 1953. She retired from Farmers and Merchants Bank. She was a...

May 31, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Murrell O. "Flip" Phillips was born on July 4, 1936 in Bedford, VA and passed away on May 31, 2021.

He was the son of Ruby Cecil Owen Phillips and Marshall Orien Phillips. Survived by his wife Linda Hesson Phillips of Aiken, SC; one daughter, Amy Phillips Dukes; two grandchildren Jacob Michael Dukes and...

May 31, 2021

AIKEN, SC – STAFF SERGEANT THOMAS LEWIS KELLY, US Army (Ret.), entered into rest at Emory University on Memorial Day, May 31, 2021, at the age of 53.

He was born September 10, 1967 in Aiken, SC to Jimmy W. Kelly and the late Debra S. Whisenant. He was a lifelong resident of Aiken, SC except during...

May 30, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Noel Willard Swan, age 78, entered into Eternal Rest Saturday, May 30, 2021.

In the 78 years Noel Swan lived, he was best known for his love of family, his kind gentle nature and, last but not least, his twinkling, mischievous eyes. Noel will forever be remembered for his funny stories and jokes. If...

May 30, 2021

George Floyd Wooley, 90, of Leesville passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021. Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Eddie Walter and Ella Ridgell Warren Wooley. He was a US Army Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Wooley worked in heavy duty refrigeration as a Mechanical Engineer for various dairies and bottling companies until...

May 29, 2021

AIKEN, SC – COLONEL RICHARD KENNETH ALLEN, US Air Force (Ret.), entered into rest Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the age of 70.

Col. Allen was born March 31, 1951 in Badin, NC to the late Richard Anson Allen and the late Lillian Gadson Allen. He retired from the US Air Force with the rank of Colonel...

May 27, 2021

Ms. Betty Jean Newman, 86, of Leesville passed away peacefully Thursday, May 27, 2021 at her home. Services for Ms. Newman will be private.

May 26, 2021

Damon Watts Jaynes, 27, of Leesville passed away, Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of Bennie Neal Jaynes and Tracie Ann Dawkins Taylor. He attended Gilbert High School and worked as a mechanic with Amick Farms. Damon had a zest for life, loved race cars, mudding, and shooting pool. He was a friend to...