Recent Obituaries

Feb 6, 2021

Angie Denise Wingard Umbarger, 47, of Batesburg, died Saturday, February 6, 2021. Born in Prosperity, SC, she was a daughter of the late Reba Ann Day Wingard Philbeck and Marvin Keith Wingard. She was a attended Batesburg Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by her children, Kody R. Keisler, Angel Denise Umbarger and Matthew A. Umbarger; a sister, Cecelia...

Feb 5, 2021

Robert Ernest Danch entered into rest Friday, February 5, 2021. Robert was born June 16, 1932 in Shinnston, WV to the late Alexander and Elizabeth Danch.

Robert, the youngest of four children, graduated high school in 1950, and attended Rider College. He joined the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War where he was stationed in Okinawa...

Feb 4, 2021

Gayle Smith Williams, 74, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. A private family gathering will be held. Mrs. Williams was born in Greenwood, SC, a daughter of the late Carlton and Sophie DeLoache Smith. She was a teacher’s assistant for over twenty years at Saluda Elementary School. Mrs. Williams was a Saluda High School graduate where she won...

Feb 3, 2021

RIDGE SPRING, SC – Thomas Wayne Gregory, age 53, of Ridge Spring, SC, formerly of Maroa, IL, died Wednesday February 3, 2021. He was raised in Cerro Gordo, IL, graduated from Cerro Gordo High School, and attended Southern Illinois University. He worked at Continental Carbonic, Airgas, 300Below and together with his father-in-law owned Gregory’s Grille.

Tommy was...

Feb 3, 2021

Julienne Marie “Julie” Burgeson-Butkus, 55, of Cross Hill, SC passed away Wednesday , February 3, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 13th, at 11:00 A.M. at Pine Pleasant Baptist Church in Saluda. Julie was born in Jamestown, New York and was raised by her grandmother having lost her mom at a very young age. She moved...

Feb 2, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Philip Burke, 89 years old, passed away on Tuesday February 2, 2021.

Born in Richmond Hill, Long Island, NY, he was the youngest of eight children of George and Nora (Moran) Burke. After graduating from St. George Academy, Manhattan, NY, he worked in the banking industry until enlisting in the Air Force in December...

Feb 2, 2021

Linda Armstrong Rooney, a well-known Aiken chef and restaurant owner, died on February 2, 2021 in Aiken. She was 74.

A native of Ottawa, Canada, Linda came to Aiken as an exercise rider in the 1970s for prominent Aiken trainer James W. Maloney at the Aiken Training Track. Following her equine career, she nurtured her interest in...

Feb 2, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Flora C. Carroll of Aiken, SC, entered into rest February 2, 2021 at Augusta University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Mrs. Carroll was born December 6, 1934, in Horry County SC, the daughter of Parlett Tillman and Dessie Canady Caines. She graduated from Loris High School, Columbia Business School and South Carolina Bankers School. She retired from...

Feb 2, 2021

AIKEN, SC: Susan Kay Royer, 66, wife of Robert (Bob) Royer, of Aiken, passed away February 3, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Born March 27, 1954 in Terre Haute, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late William J. Lee and Wanda McGuire Lee. She was a long time member of the Aiken Garden Club. She enjoyed...

Jan 30, 2021

AIKEN, SC – William “Bill”Joseph Tinney (85 years old) of Aiken, SC passed away at his home on Saturday, January 30, 2021.

William was born in Sylacauga, Alabama on October 20, 1935 to Wilmont and Azile Tinney. He graduated in 1953 from the Oxford High School and attended a semester’s study at the University of Alabama before...

Jan 30, 2021

Major (Ret) Walter T. Tomihiro,82, of Columbia, passed away on January 30, 2021. Born on the Big Island of Hawaii, Walt entered the Army after college and served two tours in Vietnam where he earned the bronze star. He retired with 21 years of service as a Major in the Army at Fort Jackson, having served as Deputy Provost Marshal....

Jan 29, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Carolyn P. (Patty) Moseley Brown 85 went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Henry Platt Moseley, Sr. and Marie Harsey Moseley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years James A. Brown, Sr. and her son, James A. Brown, Jr. Mrs. Brown was...

Jan 28, 2021

John Franklin (Frank) Jordan, Jr., 79 of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on January, 28, 2021 in Aiken, after losing his month-long battle with COVID-19. Family and friends will celebrate his life during a memorial mass held on November 27, 2021 at St. Mary Help of Christians, Fairfield St., at 10:00 am.

Frank is remembered as a...

Jan 27, 2021

AUGUSTA, GA: Mary Ann “Marianne” Scogin, 75, wife of John H. Scogin, IV, of Aiken, passed away, surrounded by her family, January 27, 2021 at Augusta University after a prolonged illness.

Born September 30, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Agnes (nee Becker) and Norman Pugh.

Marianne grew up and...

Jan 27, 2021

Nannie Belle Freeman, 66, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Freeman was born in Saluda County, a daughter of the late Tillman and Mattie Belle Renue. She was married to the late Allen Wayne Freeman. Surviving are her children, Richard (Rebecca) William, Belinda (Bobby) McCormick; siblings, George "Billy" Renue,...

Jan 26, 2021

Mavis Padgett Cockrell, 88, passed away January 26, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 P.M. Friday, January 29th, at West Creek Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Robert Culbertson and Rev. Bob Woodyard officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Masks and social distancing are...

Jan 25, 2021

Greenville, SC - Elizabeth "Libby: Squires, 90, passed away on January 27th after a long and often lonely journey through these COVID times.

She was a long time resident of New Milford CT but in recent years, has resided in SC to be near her children. She was married to the late Gerald T. Squires. Libby was...

Jan 25, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Daryl Edward McPherson, 78, passed away peacefully at home at his computer, Monday, January 25, 2021. His loving wife, Carolyne, his soulmate, love of his life, and business partner, was at his side for 36 years.

Born April 26, 1942 in Chicago, to Edward and Mildred “Mim” McPherson. He lived in Center Mo, the...

Jan 25, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Wayland Wright Lamar, 88, of Aiken, SC, died at home on Monday, January 24, 2021.

Wayland will be remembered for his warmth and charm that exemplified the very best qualities of a Southern gentleman. His infectious laughter and kindness to others made him a beloved friend to many. His love of life and...

Jan 23, 2021

Chester Rodgers Chrisley,76, of Saluda passed away peacefully on January 23, 2021 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital after being injured in a car accident on January 15, 2021. Chester was born on September 22, 1944 in Greenwood, South Carolina to the late Johnny and Nell Chrisley. He was the eighth of 10 siblings: Jewel, Jeanette, Robert, John, Leroy, Doc, Sue,...