Recent Obituaries

Jul 12, 2020

AIKEN, SC – James Edward Hinkle, Jr, 69, of Aiken, passed away July 12, 2020.

Born in Covington, KY on July 10, 1951, he was the son of the late James Edward Hinkle Sr. and Mary Rechtin Hinkle. Mr. Hinkle was a graduate of St. Xavier High School and the University of Cincinnati. He was a CPA...

Jul 12, 2020

Timothy Ryan Jones, 60, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020. Mr. Jones was born in Newberry, SC, son of the late Floyd Virgil and Reba Hawkins Jones. He loved taking walks and visiting with his friends. He also enjoyed watching any kind of sport but especially football. Mr. Jones loved the Lord. Surviving are his siblings, Marsha Jones Reuter, Mickey...

Jul 12, 2020

Ronald N. “Runt” Corley, 84, passed away Sunday, July 12th, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 9:30 A.M. Saturday, July 18th, at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Parker and Rev. Steve Jackson officiating. Mr. Corley was born in Saluda, SC, a son of the late Felix Elmer and Juanita Addy Corley. He was married to...

Jul 10, 2020

Brent Curran Hartley, 50, of Ward, passed away at his home on Friday, July 10, 2020. A viewing and visitation will be held at Milton Shealy Funeral Home in Batesburg, SC, on Thursday, July 16th, from 6 until 8 pm. A private family funeral will be held at Richland Springs Baptist Church in Ward, SC, on Friday, July 17th, at...

Jul 10, 2020

Dorothy Marie Little, 100, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Praise Church. Mrs. Little was born in Export, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Frank Joseph and Tressa Stokum Schake. She was married to the late Issac Litte. Mrs. Little was a homemaker. She was a member of Praise Church...

Jul 10, 2020

David Garrett McCormick, Jr, 88, of Monetta, entered his eternal home on July 10, 2020. He was born on September 12, 1931 in Saluda County to the late David Garrett McCormick, Sr. and America Padgett McCormick. Mr. McCormick was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Janice Corder McCormick. Surviving...

Jul 9, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Dr. Sarah Juanita Braun, age 86, beloved wife of 58 years to the late Dr. Kenneth R. Braun, died Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Aiken Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Mrs. Braun was born January 11, 1934 in Honea Path, SC to the Raymond and Ruth McNair Broome. She received her Liberal...

Jul 9, 2020

Judy Ann Brown, 68, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Brown was born in Greenwood, SC, daughter of the late John A. Bearden and Betty Rushton Bodie. Surviving are her brothers, Tony and David Bearden; sister, Sandra Clark; and extended family members.

Jul 8, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Samuel T. Price, Sr. passed away July 8, 2020, 5 weeks shy of his 100th birthday in Aiken, SC. He was born in Indiana, one of 16 children. He joined the Merchant Marines in 1941, which supported the US Military in several armed conflicts (WWII, Korea, Viet Nam & Suez Canal). He retired as Chief Engineer...

Jul 8, 2020

Elma Lee Smith DuBose, 91, of Ridge Spring, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, July 10, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Charles Yoho and Rev. Vollie Gibbs officiating. A closed casket visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the...

Jul 7, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC – Vivian C. Jolly, age 86, entered into rest Tuesday, July 7, 2020, surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Jolly was born September 16, 1933 in Lodge, SC to the late Jessie Lee Crosby and the late Alease Black Crosby. She was a long-time area resident. She was the owner and operator of Alvanos Restaurant...

Jul 7, 2020

Ila Mae Duncan Adams, 85, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 10, at Beulah Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with Pastor Frank Longshore officiating. Pallbearers are Quinton Gulledge, Lee Etters, Dante' Mathis, Steven Scott, Linus Taylor Jr. and Wayne Bodie. Mrs. Adams was born in...

Jul 6, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Michael Joseph Lynch, 63, passed away Monday, July 6 at Augusta University Medical Center.

Myke, as he preferred to be called, was born October 4th, 1956. Myke attended Auburn University before joining Circuit City in the emerging new world of electronic retail sales and merchandising and remained loyal to Circuit City for over 25...

Jul 6, 2020

Mark Anthony Williams, 56, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 9, at Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. Libby Newman and Rev. Ray Massey officiating. Active pallbearers will be Robbie Leaphart, Kevin Hartley, Wesley Goff, Rodney Oxendine, Nicholas Oxendine, and Nathaniel Oxendine. Mr. Williams was born in Columbia, SC,...

Jul 5, 2020

SALLEY, SC – Kimberly Ayn Snider, age 57, died July 5, 2020, at her residence.

Kimberly was born May 17, 1963 in Marshall, Texas to Ronald Snider and Annabelle Holcomb Goodman. Her passions were polo, horses, dogs, and sports. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado. She valued solving problems with creative, unique solutions...

Jul 5, 2020

AIKEN, SC – John Portor Strode II, age 79, died peacefully on the morning of July 5, 2020. With him during his last days were his current companion Grace Wheat, Kim Maiers, and his three brothers who, along with very close friends, provided care, love, and support at his home in Aiken.

John was born April 22,...

Jul 3, 2020

WAGENER, SC – Sandra Miller Thompson Jackson, age 69, entered into rest Friday, July 3, 2020 at her home.

Sandra was born November 25, 1950 in Fairfield, IL to the late Theodore Eugene Miller and the late Eldora Duffey Miller. She was a resident of the area of over forty years and a member of Bethcar Baptist...

Jul 3, 2020

Sandra Mae Oswalt, 77, of West Columbia, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 Noon Tuesday, July 7, at Southland Memorial Gardens with Reverend Jerry Branham officiating. Mrs. Oswalt was born in Columbia, SC, daughter of the late Ernest and Gladys Williams Lucas. She was a member of Pelion Church of the Nazarene....

Jul 1, 2020

CHARLESTON, SC – William Thomas Skidmore IV, age 34, died Wednesday, July 1, 2020, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident.

William was born May 22, 1986 in Augusta, GA to William Thomas Skidmore and Melissa Mechelle Thiele. He was an all-American boy. He loved hot rods, fast cars, and drag racing. He was a jokester and...

Jun 29, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Sara Carey Rosbach, 94, of 583 Banks Mill Road, died Monday, June 29, 2020, at her home.

Due to the Corona Virus, the family is having a private Requiem Mass at 11 a.m. on July 7, 2020 at St. Mary Help of Christians Church followed by final prayers and commendation at Calvary Cemetery....