Recent Obituaries

May 22, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Kenneth Leverett, 92, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020.

He was born in Metter, GA, a son of the late Thomas Hardy Leverett and Henrietta Holloway Leverett. He proudly served in the Merchant Marines and Marine Corps. He and his wife, Elva, founded Leverett Shoes, serving generations of Aiken families.

He...

May 22, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Harriet Patrias Shallo, of Aiken, SC passed away on May 22, 2020 after a brief illness due to long term complications from Multiple Sclerosis which she courageously coped with for over four decades.

Harriet is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 54 years, Frank A. Shallo; two children, Hilary S. Thesmar (Alfred)...

May 20, 2020

AIKEN, SC – William “Bill” Thomas Boyce, age 78, passed away on June 20, 2020.

Bill was born in Philipsburg, PA. on October 10, 1941, a son of the late Donald Dunsmore and Ellen Kyler Boyce. Bill received his Masters Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He was employed at SRS for over thirty years. Bill was...

May 18, 2020

Carolyn LaVerne Matthews, 61, of Landsdowne PA, entered into eternal rest on May 18, 2020, at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby PA.

Carolyn was born October 6, 1958 in Aiken SC to the late Cora Lee and Willie James Matthews. She received her education from Martha Schofield High class of 1976. Then went on to further her...

May 18, 2020

Robert Charles Deese, 77, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020. A private family service will be held. Mr. Deese was born in Ridge Spring, SC, son of the late Robert Deese and Margie Lewis. He was married to the late Gloria Wilson Deese. Surviving are his children, Robbie (Judy) Deese, Ricky (Mo) Deese, Brad Deese, Wanda May (Kenneth);...

May 17, 2020

Mabel Louise Gillian, 94, of Ward, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 19, at Richland Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Louie Murray officiating. Mrs. Gillian was born in Grovetown, GA, daughter of the late George and Josie Ward Newman. She was married to the late Robert Lewis “R.L.”...

May 15, 2020

AIKEN, SC -Staff Sergeant Phyllis Diane Foster, SC Army National Guard (Ret.), entered into rest Friday, May 15, 2020, at the age of 69.

Mrs. Foster was born May 29, 1950 in Greenville, SC to the late Charles Henry Holcombe and the late Lona Parris Holcombe. She proudly served in the SC Army National Guard for twenty-six...

May 13, 2020

Frances W. Shaw, 91, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. She was born on December 26, 1928 in Leesville, SC, to Sidney and Nannie Burkett Warren. She was a 1945 graduate of Batesburg-Leesville High School during the time when only 11 grades were required to graduate. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Leesville. On June 18,...

May 12, 2020

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – Michael Scott Fischbach, age 63, entered into rest Tuesday, May 12, 2020.

Michael was born August 23, 1956 in Elgin, IL to Shirley Fischbach and the late Elmer Fischbach. He was a veteran of the US Army and had made the local area his home since 2009.

Survivors in addition to...

May 11, 2020

Hazel Minnie Miller, 78, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Miller was born in Spartanburg, SC, daughter of the late Claude Mills and Cleo Robinson Mills. She was a homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Surviving are her husband, Tony L....

May 10, 2020

AIKEN, SC - George Athan Gregory passed away peacefully at home May 10, 2020 after battling a long fought illness. Born in Aiken, SC May 30, 1937, he was a graduate of Aiken High School where he was a member of the golf team as well as the National Honor Society. George received his pharmacy degree from the University...

May 8, 2020

David Nickles Rimer, 69, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020. There will be a memorial service held at a later time, due to the current effects of COVID-19 and the restrictions. Mr. Rimer was born in Chester, SC, son of the late Elva Phillips Timmons. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Great Falls, SC. Mr....

May 8, 2020

Robert Wayne Anderson, 49, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 12, at Pine Pleasant Baptist Church with Rev. Burton Campbell officiating. Due to Covid-19 Social Distancing guidelines, only the immediate family along with pallbearers will be allowed in the sanctuary. The funeral will be broadcast on speakers on the...

May 6, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Esther Emma Catino entered into rest peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 after 94 years of a wonderfully lived life.

Mrs. Catino was born March 7, 1926 in Northampton County, PA to the late Paul Frey and the late Verna Frey. She had made Aiken, SC her home since 1978 when she and her...

May 4, 2020

Barbara Jean Sox, loving wife and loving mother, of Leesville, only through HIS grace and mercy was called home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday May 4, 2020 at her home, with the family at her side. She went ahead of her loving and blessed soul mate of 50 years, Jimmie M. Sox Sr. She is also...

May 2, 2020

AIKEN, SC -Sylvia Susan McDavid, age 66, entered into rest Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Augusta University Medical Center.

Susan, as she was affectionately known, was born March 13, 1954 in Augusta, GA to the late Lloyd Lee and the late Francis Bishop Lee. She had made the area her home since 1991, having previously lived in...

May 2, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Robert Louis Fent, age 87, went to be with his Lord, Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Bob, as he was affectionately known, was born December 18, 1932 in Flint, Michigan to the late Lewis Evan Fent and the late Phyllis Jean Fent. He was a veteran of the US Air...

May 2, 2020

Jeffrey Raborn Leaphart, 56, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020. A private memorial service will be held. Jeffrey was born in Columbia, son of Doretha Raborn Leaphart and the late Lester Blair Leaphart. Jeffrey attended and graduated from Batesburg-Leesville High School in 1981. After high school, he graduated from Columbia Beauty School, he was an instructor throughout the...

May 1, 2020

BEECH ISLAND – Mrs. Tina Marie DiFranco-Alexander, 57, wife of Mr. William “Bill” Paul Alexander, passed away May 1, 2020.

Born October 17, 1962 in Cleveland, Oh, she was the daughter of Wilda Ann Eckler Nowocin and the late Gerald DiFranco.

Tina made her home in Aiken after moving from Alabama. She met and married...

Apr 30, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Joyce Margaret Eden, age 80, entered into rest Thursday, April 30, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family.

Margaret, as she was affectionately known, was born February 27, 1940 in Wake County, North Carolina to the late Malcom J. Holder and the late Emma Adell West Holder. She was an area resident for the...