Recent Obituaries

Nov 10, 2020

Jesse “Jim” Blunt Reaves, Jr, 76, of Batesburg-Leesville, SC entered into rest on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Jesse leaves behind his beloved wife, caregiver, and best friend, Barbara Smith Reaves, of 46 years. Born in and educated in Henderson, N.C., he was a son of the late Jesse Blunt Reaves, Sr. and Edith Often Reaves. In addition to his wife...

Nov 8, 2020

Aiken, SC - Richard (Dick) Morton Lasure, 86, of Aiken, passed away November 8, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Kathryn (Kay) Mercer Lasure.

Born April 30, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Harold Lasure and Rozella Mae Long Lasure.

He will...

Nov 7, 2020

Savannah Mae Hall Corder, 96, of Batesburg, slipped quietly into the presence of the Good Shepherd, in which she had placed her trust earlier in her life, on Saturday, November 7th, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Tuesday, November 10th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Gunter Cemetery with Rev. Earl Hartley officiating. The family...

Nov 6, 2020

Catherine M. Rhoden, 96, passed away November 6, 2020.

Born November 15, 1923 in Aiken, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Moseley and Nobie Clayton Moseley. She was a lifelong resident of Aiken, SC. She worked at Byrd Elementary for eleven years as the lunchroom manager. Mrs. Rhoden was a faithful member of St....

Nov 5, 2020

Mr. Lucas Austin Beason, 21, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020.

A lifelong native of Aiken, Lucas was born on February 18, 1999. He was a graduate of the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School. Lucas was a machine operator at Batesville Tool & Die in Aiken. Lucas was a precious gift from God and was loved immeasurably...

Nov 4, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Lorena M. Crofts, 95, widow of Paul V. Crofts, of Aiken, passed away November 4, 2020.

Born September 7, 1925 in Adrian, PA to the late Charles Lytle and Frances Ardella John Lytle.

Lorena graduated high school at 16 years old and went to work for the local newspaper. She later married...

Nov 3, 2020

John Arlon Moskel, 73, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. A prayer service will be held at 5:00 PM Sunday, November 8, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with visitation after the service from 5:30-7:30 PM. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, November 9, at Saint Mary and Martha Monastery in Wagener conducted by Father Thomas Moore....

Nov 1, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Myrtle Maurine Canepa, age 96, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020.

Mrs. Canepa was born January 8, 1924 on a farm in Walters, Oklahoma. She was a resident of Aiken, SC since 1972. Mrs. Canepa was an avid Atlanta Braves fan.

Mrs. Canepa was preceded in death by her parents; her husband...

Nov 1, 2020

June Marilyn Meetze Kirkland, 82, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020. Mrs. Kirkland was born in Leesville, SC, the daughter of the late Frank Donald and Sally Kirksey Robertson Meetze. She was married to the late Bobby Ray Kirkland. Surviving are her sons, Dr. Michael Todd Kirkland, PhD (Cathy Epps); Rick Kirkland (Clift Shealy); daughter, Bridget Angela Kirkland Havird (Rick);...

Oct 31, 2020

Cynthia Beauford McCoy, 71, was called home to be with her Lord, October 31, 2020, at her home surrounded by family. Mrs. McCoy was born in Abbeville, SC, the daughter of the late Lawrence E. and Betty J. Beauford. She was a loving mother and devoted Nana. Her family was her greatest joy. Mrs. McCoy loved flowers, gardening and was...

Oct 29, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Norman Prince Welborn, Jr., 82, passed away at home Thursday, October 29, 2020. He was born on November 28, 1937 in Liberty, SC to the late Norman P. Welborn, Sr. and the late Margaret Arant Welborn.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Donna Chrysler; sons Winston and Ben Welborn; sister...

Oct 29, 2020

Irene Smith, 91, of Leesville, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 1st at First Baptist Church of Leesville with burial to follow in Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. Charles Leonhardt officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the graveside. Active pallbearers will be her grandsons and...

Oct 28, 2020

World War II, US Navy Veteran, Donald Edward Shealy of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, October 28th, 2020. At age 96, he was the last surviving sibling of his late parents, George Curtis Shealy, Sr and Florence Davenport Shealy. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. As part owner of Shealy Furniture Store of Batesburg, Mr. Shealy was a well-known...

Oct 28, 2020

Drewry Irven Page, 79, of Columbia, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Plans will be announced by Milton Shealy Funeral Home.

Oct 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Patricia (Dannenhauer) Stokes, 82, a longtime resident of Murrysville,PA , passed away on Saturday October 24, 2020, in Aiken, SC.

Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Stokes; mother of Timothy and Matthew; grandmother of Miranda, Sonja and Sophia; beloved life-long friend of cousin, Faye.

Born October 27, 1937 in Glassport, PA,...

Oct 23, 2020

AIKEN, SC: Francis (Fran) Giantonio Sr, 89, husband of Janice Thompson Giantonio, of Aiken, passed away October 23, 2020.

Born March 23, 1931 in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late William Giantonio Sr and Laura Vallera Giantonio.

A blind date more than 62 years ago was love at first sight. They married...

Oct 23, 2020

Amber Lea Derrick, 32, of Leesville, passed away Friday, October 23rd, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 28th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with Beverly Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Ms. Derrick was born in West Columbia, a daughter of Thomas Edwin Pownall IV and Tonya Gayle...

Oct 22, 2020

AIKEN: Carrolanne Busbee Proto, 62, widow of Richard Proto, of Graniteville, passed away October 22, 2020.

Born August 9, 1958 in Aiken, SC, she was the daughter of Roseanne Hubbard Cooper and the late James C. Busbee, Sr.

A lifelong resident of Aiken, Carrolanne was a faithful communicant of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic...

Oct 21, 2020

Sandra LeClaire Heath passed peacefully at University Hospital on October 21, 2020 after complications from lung cancer.

She is survived by her husband, Jeff; daughter, Leslie; sons, Jeff and Tom (Kathy); seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no services. She will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery at...

Oct 21, 2020

Reverend Harry Ellsworth Miller, 80, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, October 21st, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 24th at Travis Park Cemetery with Rev. Kathy Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the gravesite. A viewing will take place Friday, October 23rd from 12-5 P.M. at the funeral...