Recent Obituaries

Jul 2, 2021

Rosa hermosa flor del rosal

Orgullosos estamos de tus enseñanzas y esfuerzos

Son cosas que tendremos en nuestro corazón

Y tu necesitabas estar en el cielo siendo nuestra estrella

Juntos hicimos lo mejor por ti hasta donde Dios lo permitio

Un día tarde o temprano nos encontraremos

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Jul 1, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Janet Hughes, 69, died on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Hughes, and her parents, Osborn Boykin and Margie Pope Boykin.

Janet is survived by two sisters, Judy Spivey of High Point, NC; JoAnn Boykin of Greensboro, NC; and...

Jun 30, 2021

John Milton Loper, beloved husband of Lutgarda Cristeta Vega Loper, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter Mary on Wednesday evening, June 30, 2021 following an extended illness.

John was born in Meadville, PA on January 28, 1941 a son of the late Walter L. & Abbigaile Still Loper. Mr. Loper was a graduate of...

Jun 29, 2021

Born on September 6, 1941 in Aiken, SC, Marcia was the daughter of the late Mae Stockton Clark Norman and Floyd Milton Norman. On October 29, 1960, one of the happiest days of her life, she married Ednace Albert Roberts, Sr. and they lived in Durham, NC where they shared a happy and fulfilling life together until his untimely...

Jun 26, 2021

Emma Gloria Arruda Reynolds, 99, widow of the late Paul Houston Reynolds, Sr., passed away peacefully Saturday morning, June 26, 2021 at the Carlyle Senior Care of Aiken following an extended illness.

Born on October 11, 1921 in Ancon, Canal Zone, Panama, she was the daughter of the late Manuel & Adela Badiola Arruda. She was a...

Jun 26, 2021

Terry Mitchell Rish, 61, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 29th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with John Reeder and Benjie Rhoad officiating. Mr. Rish was born in Columbia, SC, a son of the late Kelly Gantt Rish and Norma Lee Taylor Rish. He was a member of Bethlehem...

Jun 26, 2021

Michael McGee,52, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Born in Prosperity, SC on February 27, 1969, he was a son of the late Franklin Norell McGee Sr. and Faye Louise Wilson McGee. Michael worked in maintenance at Batesburg Middle School. He loved the outdoors, hunting, building things, History, and Civil War reenacting. Michael...

Jun 25, 2021

Lona Rebecca Nyers Patane, 76, beloved wife of Fortunato “Patrick” Patane, passed away peacefully at her residence on the evening of Friday, June 25, 2021 surrounded by her family. Although her presence will be missed, she is finally at peace and resting in the arms of her Savior.

Born in New Brunswick, NJ on January 25, 1945,...

Jun 24, 2021

Lizzie Mae Waters, 77, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 3rd, at Batesburg Cemetery. The Rev. Lisa Isenhower will officiate. Ms. Waters was born on April 29, 1944, in Aiken, SC, a daughter of the late Luther Waters, Sr. and Annie Mae Hendrix Waters. She was a...

Jun 23, 2021

Charles Hubert Cato, Sr., 69, beloved husband of Paula Marie Phelon Cato, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, June 23, 2021 following an extended illness which he handled with great strength and dignity. Although he is no longer on this earth, his presence will last forever within the lives of his family, friends and those he touched...

Jun 22, 2021

Vivian McGee, 70, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M. Monday, June 28th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with burial in New Holland Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Glenn McGugan will officiate. Ms. McGee was born in Aiken, SC, a daughter of the late Albert Henry and Ethel Mae Whittle McGee. She...

Jun 22, 2021

Ronald Gene “Pete” Corder, 73, of Fairview, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at his home, following a difficult battle with Parkinson’s disease. Mr. Corder was born in Batesburg, South Carolina on November 16, 1947, a son of the late John Etheridge Corder and Savannah Mae Hall Corder. He was a...

Jun 18, 2021

Shannon Paul Maroney, 43, of Leesville, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021. The funeral service with military honors for Mr. Maroney will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 24th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with burial on Maroney Hill. The Rev. Dennis Lear will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m., on Wednesday, June...

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...