Recent Obituaries

Oct 19, 2020

AIKEN: Tony Michael DiFranco, 56, of Aiken, passed away October 19, 2020.

Born December 13, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of Wilda Ann Eckler Nowocin and the late Gerald Anthony DiFranco.

Tony lived an exciting life, having moved around the country. He’s lived in California, Atlanta, Ohio, and of course here in...

Oct 16, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC – Calvin Wayne Carr, age 69, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at Augusta University Medical Center.

Pete, as he was affectionately known, was born January 24, 1951 in Elizabethton, TN to the late JD and Hattie Mae Carr. He was a resident of the area since 1959 and retired from SRS. He was...

Oct 15, 2020

Charles Roland Rinn, Sr, 48, passed away Thursday, October 15th, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 18th, at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery (Aiken County) with Rev. Clint Bartlet officiating. Active pallbearers will be Cade Cockrell, Phillip Powell, Shannon Wittaker,Sean Whittaker, and Mike Kruggar. Mr. Rinn was born in Aiken, SC, a son of...

Oct 13, 2020

Henry Padgett, Jr., 89, passed away on October 13, 2020. Mr. Padgett was born near Monetta, SC, the son of Henry Albert Padgett, Sr. and Mildred Miller Padgett of Monetta. He graduated from Monetta High School in 1947. He spent 4 years in the U.S. Air Force, including in the Korean War; enlisting, being stationed for a time at Clark...

Oct 12, 2020

Euclides E. Lucietto, 70, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020. Mr. Lucietto was born and raised in Venezuela. Being born from Italian parents, family was always made a priority. He was dedicated and loyal to his family always putting them first. Mr. Lucietto was passionate about being able to provide in all ways for his entire family! He was an...

Oct 11, 2020

Erskine Smith, Jr, 75, passed away Sunday, October 11th, 2020. A memorial service will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 13th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Josh McClendon officiating. Mr. Smith was born in Lexington, SC, a son of the late Erskine and Margrett Hall Smith. He was the owner and operator of JR’s Auto Repair Shop....

Oct 9, 2020

Donald Wayne Storey, 66, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Storey was born in Batesburg, a son of the late St. Pere “Snooks” and Lillian Grice Storey. He was an avid outdoorsman. Over the past several years, he enjoyed spending time and working alongside of his nephew,...

Oct 8, 2020

Oct 8, 2020

Jeremy Adam Wood, 38, of Pelion, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020. Mr. Wood was born in Lexington, SC, a son of Diane Wood and the late John Ernest Wood. He loved to work on small engines, especially go-karts, and taking care of his animals. Surviving are his mother, Diane Wood; daughters, Sierra and Jessica “Boo Boo” Wood; girlfriend, Jessica...

Oct 5, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Tommy Gibbs, age 81, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020, at his residence following a brief illness.

Tommy was born December 14, 1938 in Aiken, SC to the late Tom Gibbs and the late Virginia George Gibbs. He served his country in the US Army and attended Newberry College. Tommy spent his career in...

Oct 5, 2020

Joseph Lee Spencer, 49, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He loved hunting, fishing and playing card games. Surviving are his daughters, Erica Bessinger (Trevor); Amber Spencer; Breanna Spencer; brother, David Allen; sister, Pam Allen; grandchildren: Jennifer, Camryn, John and Thomas.

Oct 2, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Ms. Kathleen O’Brien, age 64, passed away peacefully Friday morning, October 2nd. She was born to the late Richard W. and Macy B. O’Brien in Washington D.C. on February 18, 1956. While making her home Aiken, SC for the last 20 years she frequently traveled to Los Angeles, CA where she lived for many years before...

Oct 1, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Veronica Negrete, 43, wife of Esteban Negrete, passed away October 1, 2020.

Born February 23, 1977 in Chavinda, Mexico, she was the daughter of Salvador Mendoza and Guillermina Romero.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband and daughter, Veronica Negrete Hernandez.

All services will be private.

The...

Oct 1, 2020

AIKEN, SC: Cassandra Negrete, 23, passed away October 1, 2020.

Born May 31, 1997 in Sahuayo, Mexico, she was the daughter of Esteban Negrete and the late Veronica Hernandez Negrete.

She was attending USCA and was set to graduate with her degree in Clinical Psychology.

She will be lovingly remembered by her father...

Sep 30, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Levon Carver, 81, of Aiken, SC, husband of 63 years to Marie Carver, entered into rest at his residence on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 with his family by his side.

He was a self-employed painter for over 60 years.

In addition to his wife, family members include his son, Tracy Carver...

Sep 30, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Phyllis Hendrix Davis, 73, wife of Mr. Ronald Ray Davis, of Aiken, passed away September 30, 2020.

Born January 22, 1947 in Augusta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Milton Lafayette Hendrix and Geneva Tankersley Hendrix.

She attended Winthrop University and graduated in 1969 with a degree in teaching....

Sep 30, 2020

Tina Nanette Dennis, 70, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, September 30th, 2020. Mrs. Dennis was born in Columbia, SC, the daughter of the late Alfred Douglas Dennis, Sr and Eva Mae Lee Harvel Dennis “Pug”. She was a graduate of Dreher High School and the University of South Carolina, earning an Associate’s Degree of Early Childhood Development. She was proud...

Sep 28, 2020

Josephine Balinski, 101, of Aiken, SC passed away on September 29, 2020. Mrs. Balinski was born on September 3, 1919 in Newark, N.J. to the late Jose and Mercedes (nee Puentes) Varela.

She is survived by her nephew, Ronald and his wife, Linda Lunn, of Lititz, PA. and grand-nephew Nicholas Lunn of Jersey City, N.J.

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Sep 27, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Florence Frances Rocco, age 81, entered into rest Sunday, September 27, 2020.

Florence was born January 9, 1939 to the late Joseph Hoffman and the late Madeline Hoffman. She grew up in Queens Village, NY, where she later met and married her beloved husband. They raised their family in Holtsville, NY until their retirement...

Sep 27, 2020

Aiken - Carole Marie Purificato, 87, passed away September 27, 2020.

Born March 16, 1933 in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas Salvagne and Josephine Maria Pettinelli Salvagne.

Carole was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ned Purificato, and her daughter, Karen Harper.

She is lovingly remembered...