Recent Obituaries

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...

May 25, 2021

Donnie Ray Johnson, age 69, entered into rest peacefully May 25, 2021, at his home surrounded by family.

Donnie was born August 31, 1951 in Camden, SC to the late Cleo and Mary Kathleen Smith Johnson. He was a resident of Aiken for the past thirty-six years. He retired from SRS / Westinghouse as an Operator after...

May 23, 2021

Nancy Carolyn Hinson Surrency

May 26, 1936 – May 23, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Carolyn Surrency, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at home surrounded by her children and family. She was 84.

She leaves behind three children, Allen Surrency, Gainesville, Fl; Holly Surrency (Ronnie Chance, Jr.), Aiken, SC; Tammy Surrency (Tim Bey),...

May 22, 2021

Justin Kyle Moore, 29, of Gaston passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. Born in Lexington, SC, he was a son of Anthony Scott Moore and Mary Stone Aaron. In his younger years, Justin played baseball. He was an iron worker and superior welder just like his father. Justin loved life, had a high spirit and infectious smile but most of...

May 20, 2021

Frances "Bill" McCarty, 96, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 3:30 P.M. Sunday, May 23rd at Milton Shealy Funeral Home with interment in Batesburg Cemetery. The Rev. Frank Longshore will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:30 P.M. Sunday prior to the service beginning. Active pallbearers will be...

May 17, 2021

Diane Joan Howarth Brunson of Aiken, SC entered into rest on May 17, 2021 after a brief illness. Diane was born June 17, 1949 to the late Stanley Howarth and Dorothy Howarth Longstaff. Diane graduated from the University of South Florida in 1971 with a BS in Microbiology. While there, she interned at the FDA and met her future...

May 17, 2021

Susan Gail Warren, 62, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, May 20th at Ridge Crest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the gravesite. Active pallbearers will be Grayson Baker, Tryston Baker, Lynn Smith, Glenn Smith and Jason Baker. Ms. Warren was born...

May 16, 2021

AIKEN, SC: Margaret E. (Maggie) Lind, 68, succumbed to cancer after her long fight on Sunday, May 16, 2021. She passed in her home surrounded by her loving husband and children.

She was born in Midland, Michigan to her predeceased parents, Edwin and Lucille Tucker. Maggie was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, friend, and servant....