Recent Obituaries

Jan 22, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Dr. Constantine John Fecher, Jr., age 92, passed away peacefully in his home Friday January 22, 2021.

Born December 31, 1928 in Dayton, OH to the late Constantine John Fecher, Sr. and Anna Marie Nordenbrock. “Con”, as he was known to many, received his education from St. Joseph’s Academy, Rensselaer, IN, University of Dayton,...

Jan 22, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Martha Jane (“Janie”) Haywood, 79, died in her home on Friday, January 22, 2021, with her son Mark near her side. Born in Daytona Beach, FL, Janie was the daughter of the late Constantine Simon and Eva Jae Moeller. After graduating high school in Greenville, SC, she attended college in Columbia, SC, where she met and...

Jan 22, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Douglas G. Cassidy, 73, died unexpectedly January 22, 2021.

The devoted husband of Susan Cassidy, he was a beloved member of the communities of Aiken, South Carolina, Southampton, NY, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia (CAN) and Spring Lake Heights, NJ. His legacy is one of consummate devotion to animals and animal activism. From childhood he...

Jan 22, 2021

William Crowell "W. C." Whitman passed away on January 22, 2021 at Pruitt Health Hospice in Rock Hill, SC. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. April 16th, at Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. Mitchell W. Bruner officiating. Guest are requested to wear a mask. W.C. was born on May 8, 1922 in Batesburg, the son of...

Jan 21, 2021

SSGT Roger Dennis Hensley, 68, of Batesburg died Thursday, January 21, 2021. Born in Munich, Germany on October 31, 1952, he was a son of the late Paul C. Hensley and Dorothy Henderson Hensley. Mr. Hensley was the owner of Hensley's Auto and Truck Repair until his retirement and was a U.S. Airforce veteran having served during the Vietnam Era....

Jan 19, 2021

Joan Ann Reylea Krebs, 79, widow of John Henry Krebs, Jr., passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Agape Hospice House in Lexington, SC following a brief illness.

Born in Poukeepsie, New York on January 24, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur Fred & Sarah Volf Reylea. She was a homemaker and...

Jan 19, 2021

Frances Geiser, 93, went home to God the morning of Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at her residence where she lived with her husband in Aiken SC. She was born on December 31, 1927 to Peter A. and Frances (Tomaszewska) Chrobet in Brooklyn, NY.

When asked how she wanted to be remembered, she said, “I love God. God...

Jan 19, 2021

Milford Oakie Blakely Sr., 78, of Leesville, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Mr. Blakely was born in War, West Virginia and was a son of the late James and Isabel Weippert Blakely. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Mr. Blakely worked as an Assistant Warehouse Manager for Mudge Paper and was married to the late Marylee...

Jan 19, 2021

Boyd Benton, 83, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. A private family graveside service will be held at Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. John Yorio officiating. Please wear masks and social distance. Friends may come visit from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. on Friday, January 22nd, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. Mr. Benton was born in West...

Jan 19, 2021

Jason William Buzhardt, 67, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. A private entombment will be held in Christ the Good Shepherd Mausoleum in Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Mr. Buzhardt was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of Mildred Lake Buzhardt and the late Hugh Lagran “H.L” Buzhardt. Jason was a good cook, preparing a full meal every day....

Jan 19, 2021

Thomas Joseph Hrlic, Jr., 69, of Saluda died Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Mr. Hrlic was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 10, 1951 and was a son of the late Thomas Joseph Hrlic, Sr. and Rose Kurowski Hrlic. He was a Journeyman Plumber with Plumbers local 98 in Detroit, Michigan where he later retired. Surviving are his daughter, Elizabeth "Libby"...

Jan 19, 2021

Marian Oswald Padgett of Batesburg Leesville SC, affectionately known as “Jiggs” and “Mammie”, 84 years old, died January 19, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Henry Albert and Lizzie Mae Oswald. Marian is survived by her children, Sharon (Kenny) Padgett, Marcia (Dennis) Padgett, Ginger (Alan) Harmon all of Batesburg-Leesville; her grandchildren, Stephanie Wash (Bob) Carter, Denver (Tristin) Padgett,...

Jan 18, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Connie Thomas Wise, age 84, died peacefully Monday, January 18, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Wise was born August 16, 1936 in Malad, ID to the late William Thomas and the late Amy Thomas. She had been a resident of Aiken, SC since 1988. She was a member of The...

Jan 18, 2021

Leland Mack “Bucky” Boozer, 80, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. A memorial service will be held at a later date due to COVID-19. Mr. Boozer was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late Leland Rhodes and Frances Margaret Smith Boozer. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed bird and deer hunting and also crappy fishing....

Jan 16, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Lenwood S. “Sam” Johnson, age 71, entered into rest Saturday, January 16, 2021.

Mr. Johnson was born March 14, 1949 to the late Normal S. Johnson and Virginia J. Johnson. He was a life-long area resident. He retired from the Maintenance Department at the Aiken County School District. He was the clerk at North...

Jan 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Charles Carroll Trotter, age 76, entered into rest Friday, January 15, 2021.

Mr. Trotter was born June 27, 1944 in Edgefield County, SC to the late Hammond and Louise Trotter. He was a resident of Aiken, SC since 1998. He was the owner and operator of Trotter Site Preparation LLC for the past seventeen...

Jan 15, 2021

NEW ELLENTON: Richard D. Polatewicz, 82, of New Ellenton, SC, passed away January 15, 2021.

Born May 26, 1938 in Gary, Indiana, he was the son of the late Edward Polatewicz and Marie Patina Polatewicz.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he retired after more than 25 years. He went...

Jan 14, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Al Bonadies of Newberry Street in Aiken, died on January 14, 2021.

Alphonse George Bonadies was born on February 15, 1932 at home in Dobbs Ferry, NY, the youngest of the nine children of Giovanni Baptiste (John) Bonadies and Arcangela Cavallo (Angelina) Bonadies. He was graduated from Dobbs Ferry High School, went on to...

Jan 13, 2021

Kenneth Grant Chafin, 76, of Greer, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. A private burial will be held at Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Mr. Chafin was born in Johnson City, TN, a son of the late Maynard and Elsie Chafin. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, he pursued his doctoral studies in Philosophy of Science at the University...

Jan 13, 2021

Shelby Jean Cockrell, 84, of Batesburg, went to her Heavenly Home Wednesday, January 13, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 P.M. Saturday, January 16th, at Hulon Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Earl Hartley, Rev. Robert Patterson, and Rev. Robert Culbertson officiating. Visitation will be held following the service at the graveside, and other times at her home....