Recent Obituaries

Jul 27, 2025

Deborah J. Sheckelford, 69, of West Columbia, SC, peacefully departed this life on July 27th, 2025. Born on March 23, 1956, in Batesburg-Leesville, SC, she was the a daughter of the late Benjamin and Gertrude Rogers Troutman. Deborah touched the lives of all those she encountered with her warmth, kindness, and unparalleled generosity. Throughout her career, Deborah worked as a...

Jul 25, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Mary Ella Brown, a beloved mother, grandmother, educator, and community leader, on Friday, July 25, 2025. Mary, a lifelong resident of Aiken, South Carolina, was born on September 5, 1947, to the late Lucius Henry Brown and Mildred Brown. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of...

Jul 25, 2025

Becky Martin Newell, 61, of Leesville, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025. Becky was born in Prosperity, SC, a daughter of Carolyn Louise Frick Taylor and the late Donald Rawl Martin. She was a a member of Crossroads Baptist Church of Gilbert.

Surviving are her mother and step-father, Carolyn Louise Frick Taylor (James Edward) of Gilbert; sister, Rhonda Martin Craven...

Jul 23, 2025

Stuart Sisson Manter of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on Thursday, July 14th, 1959, in Aiken, South Carolina, Stuart lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to his family, friends, and community. Stuart is survived by his loving children, his son Matthew Stuart Manter and his wife Emily...

Jul 21, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carolyn M Stone, a beloved mother, grandmother, educator, and cherished resident of Aiken, South Carolina. Carolyn departed this life peacefully on Monday, July 21st, 2025, at the age of 90.

Born on Wednesday, January 2nd, 1935, in California, Carolyn was the cherished daughter of Otis and...

Jul 21, 2025

Clarence Albert Thomas, Jr., age 78, passed away on July 21, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia. Born on January 16, 1947, in the same city he called home throughout his life, Clarence brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. A proud graduate of Central High School in Newark New Jersey, Clarence carried with him a vibrant spirit and a...

Jul 20, 2025

Evelyn (Lynn) Josephine Ross, a beloved resident of Aiken, SC, passed away peacefully at the age of 92. Lynn, born on Thursday, July 20th, 1933, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, was a cherished homemaker who devoted her life to her family and community. Lynn was predeceased by her parents, Stanley B. Nowicki Sr. and Josephine Nowicki. She was also preceded...

Jul 20, 2025

Janice Lynn Pritchard, 53, of West Columbia, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, Janice lived her life with a vibrant spirit and a deep love for her family. She was a proud member of the BS Crew and found joy in riding her motorcycle, especially taking road trips on her trike with her daughter, Amy....

Jul 20, 2025

Jeanette Gantt Derrick, 93, formerly of West Columbia, passed peacefully at home in Batesburg on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Born in Leesville, SC, Jeanette was the daughter of the late James Langford Gantt and Flossie Elizabeth Gantt. She was married for 63 years to her late husband, Jesse Preston “J.P.” Derrick.

Jeanette dedicated her professional life to serving as a telephone...

Jul 19, 2025

Janet Marie Pariseau, a beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Aiken, South Carolina on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on November 9, 1934, in Burlington, Vermont, Janet lived a life full of love, dedication, and resilience.

Janet married the love of her life,...

Jul 18, 2025

Thomas A. Scirghi, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on Friday, July 18, 2025. Born on December 25, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York, Thomas lived a life full of love, dedication, and service.

Residing in Aiken, South Carolina, Thomas was a cherished member of the community and...

Jul 15, 2025

Thomas Blanford Walker, Jr., 66, of Gilbert, SC, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. Born in Batavia, NY, on March 11, 1959, he was a son of the late Thomas Blanford Walker and Mary Elizabeth Atkin Walker. Thomas worked as a land surveyor for many years. He found joy in being surrounded by his loving family.

Surviving are his daughters,...

Jul 14, 2025

Amanda Marie Hawes, 44, of Batesburg, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. Born in Lexington County, Amanda was the daughter of Richard Brown and the late Wendy Brown. She had a love for cooking and found great joy in spending time with her beloved furbabies, especially Baby and Bubbles. Amanda will be remembered for her kind heart and the...

Jul 13, 2025

AIKEN, SC – Frederick Eugene Seeby passed away om July 13th, 2025 at the age of 71. A resident of Aiken, South Carolina, Frederick was born in Aiken, South Carolina on April 29th, 1954. To the late Fred fletcher Sr. who proceeded him in death, along with his son Frederick Eugene Seeby Jr and brother, Ronald Hugh Seeby. Frederick worked...

Jul 11, 2025

Rachael Elizabeth Harman, 71, of Leesville, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025. Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Allen Berley and Sarah LaFoy Harman. Rachael was known for her kind heart, and love for animals of all kinds. She never met a stray she didn’t try to help and brought warmth and laughter...

Jul 10, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Delilah Marie Quinones, who left this world on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the age of 39. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on Sunday, March 23, 1986, Delilah eventually made her home in Beech Island, SC. Delilah was a spirited entrepreneur, always driven by her passion and a zest for...

Jul 10, 2025

Lucy Ann Saucedo passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10th, 2025, at the remarkable age of 101. Born on Monday, January 7th, 1924, in the vibrant town of Calexico, California, Lucy lived a life full of love, strength, and dedication to family.

A devoted homemaker, Lucy created a nurturing home filled with warmth and kindness. Her unwavering...

Jul 10, 2025

Joseph Allen Westmoreland, 69, of Palm Desert, CA, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Batesburg, SC, on September 29, 1955, he was a son of the late Frankie Westmoreland and Grace Berry Westmoreland. Mr. Joseph was a family man who lived in Ohio and California. He was a truck driver...

Jul 9, 2025

Barbara Jean Oswalt, also known as “Bob” and “Aunt Bob,” 64, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025. Born on December 5th, 1960, in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lee Vinson Wood and Addie Margaret Gantt Wood. She was married to her sweetheart, Ricky H. Oswalt, for 47 years.

Barbara lived...

Jul 7, 2025

George L. Satcher, 80, of Leesville, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. Born in Ward, SC, he was a son of the late Leroy and Madelene Ergle Satcher. George was married to the late Joye Taylor Satcher for 58 years. He proudly served in the United States National Guard. George retired from a career at Hartwell Industries and was...