Recent Obituaries

Feb 26, 2020

AIKEN, SC- David R. Quattlebaum, Sr., of Aiken, SC, died February 26, 2020.

A native of Aiken, SC, Ronnie was born July 29, 1934 and was the son of Joseph Brooks and Ruby Quarles Quattlebaum. He was the surviving son of six children, Brooks Quattlebaum, Milton Quattlebaum, Ravenal Quattlebaum Bell, Elizabeth Quattlebaum Carpenter and J. C. Quattlebaum....

Feb 26, 2020

AIKEN, SC—Linda M. Thomas, age 70, entered into rest Wednesday, February 26, 2020.

Linda was born August 17, 1949 in Aiken, SC to the late Lindyburg and Evelyn Morris. She was a life-long area resident, having made Trenton, SC her home the past two years. Linda enjoyed fishing, crafting, gardening, crocheting, camping, and traveling. She never met...

Feb 23, 2020

AIKEN – Vicki Joan Collins, 68, beloved wife of David Collins, entered into eternal rest on February 23, 2020 at her home during hospice care.

Vicki was the daughter of the late H.H. Sigmon and Clara E. Sigmon. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, David Collins; daughters, Erica Collins, Carrie Henry; brothers,...

Feb 22, 2020

AIKEN: After her mother’s warm embrace and gentle kiss goodnight, Alexa Luszcz, 21 passed away into the loving arms of God in the comfort and safety of her home. Born September 22, 1998 in Poway CA, she is the daughter of Edward P. Luszcz and Jeanine Weaver Luszcz, and little sister of Ryan H. Zakeri.

Alexa was...

Feb 21, 2020

AIKEN, SC- Graveside services for Mrs. Christine Holland Ouzts will be held at 2:30 pm in Aiken Memorial Gardens on Sunday, February 23rd with The Rev. Dr. Chris Masters officiating. The family will receive friends at the Historic George Funeral Home, Park Ave, from 1:00 until 2:00 pm Sunday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made...

Feb 19, 2020

Mr. John J. Swafford, 69, widower of the late Theresa Cowart Mann Swafford, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, February 19, 2020 at Augusta University Medical Center.

Born in Chattanooga, TN. on January 6, 1951, he was the son of the late Sam & Ollie Faye Walls Swafford. He was a retired Master Electrician with Westinghouse and was...

Feb 19, 2020

Tommy Edward Turner, 54, of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 A.M. Saturday, February 22, at Hulon Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Patterson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Mr. Turner was born in Columbia, SC, son of Johnny Turner and Betty Boatwright....

Feb 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC- SFC Richard Melvyn Davis, US Army (Ret.), entered into rest Monday, February 17, 2020.

Mr. Davis was born December 5, 1935 in New Castle, Delaware to the late Myrtle Davis and Lester Bristow. He proudly served his country for over twenty years. He was first in the US Marine Corps and served most of his...

Feb 17, 2020

Lynn B. Mehaffey Eargle passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband Wesley E. Eargle of Batesburg who passed away in 2017. She is survived by her stepchildren Watson Eargle and wife Verta, Wyatt Eargle and wife Sherry, Jean Senterfeit and husband Richard, and step-grandaugters Tiffany Coleman, Leslie Smith and husband Trey, Megan Miller and...

Feb 16, 2020

WARRENVILLE, SC – Kathy Christine White James, 56, passed away quietly Sunday, February 16, 2020 surrounded by her family.

Born March 9, 1963 in Aiken, SC, she is the daughter of the late William and Helen White.

Kathy was a lifelong resident of Aiken County, where she spent most of her time raising her children...

Feb 16, 2020

James Edison Corder, 75, of Batesburg, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM Friday, February 21, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Hulon Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Henry Stamper and Rev. Robert Patterson officiating. The family will receive friends starting at 2 – 4 before the service at the...

Feb 15, 2020

Thomas Platts of Ridge Spring, 64, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 after a yearlong battle with leukemia. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 22, at Cedar Creek Church on the Ridge with Rev. “K.T.” Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Mr. Platts was born...

Feb 14, 2020

BEECH ISLAND, SC – Ronald Ray Tomey,80, of Cordes Lakes, AZ, passed away quietly on Feb 14, 2020. Born in Linn, West Virginia on December 27, 1939, Ronald spent most of his life in Arizona, arriving in the early 1960’s and staying until he needed assistance, staying with his daughter in Beech Island, SC. Ronald Tomey worked hard in...

Feb 13, 2020

Michael J. Stewart, 66, of Leesville, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 19, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with Masonic Rites. Honorary pallbearers is Anthony Matthews. Mr. Stewart was born in Geneva, IL son of the late Marshall Ford Stewart and Sarah Elizabeth Hall Stewart. He was a...

Feb 12, 2020

Frances Dianne Craps, of Gilbert, passed away at home on February 12, 2020 at the age of 68. Dianne is predeceased by her father, James Bob Munn and son, Michael Christopher Craps. Dianne is survived by her loving husband Jerry Craps of 43 years. Dianne is lovingly remembered by her mother, Bobbie Munn; son, Brian Craps, grandchildren, Cailyn and Clayton...

Feb 12, 2020

JW Barham, of Batesburg, SC passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the age of 94. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 16, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with entombment in Christ the Good Shepherd Mausoleum with the Reverend Charles Leonhardt officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the...

Feb 9, 2020

Casandra Amerson Spry, 52, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday, February 21 at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. Mrs. Spry was born in Batesburg, SC, daughter of Pat Taylor Jeffcoat and the late Ralph Amerson. Surviving are her husband, James. L. Stone; sons, Worth Cook and Randall Spry (Christin Ellisor);...

Feb 7, 2020

John Steele, Jr, 56, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020. Mr. Steele was born in Prosperity, SC, son of John and Margie Mills Steele, Sr. He enjoyed spending time with his nephew, Brycen Steele. Surviving are his parents; brother, Jason Steele; and sisters, Renee Gantt and Denise Steele.

Feb 6, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Sandra Jean McCormick, 75, wife of Mr. John M. McCormick, passed away February 6, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Born November 15, 1944 in Tacoma, Washington, she is the daughter of Maxine Barlow Porter and the late Edmond Porter.

While in Charleston, Sandra met a Navy man named...

Feb 4, 2020

Hall of Fame Basketball Coach

AIKEN, SC- Dr. C. Robert (Bob) Miller, 86 of Aiken, South Carolina, previously of Mansfield Center, Connecticut, finished his life’s journey on February 4, 2020.

Born in Sardinia, Ohio, son of the late Carl Sr. and Irene (Purdy) Miller, Bob was also predeceased by his brother Carl Jr. He is...