Obituaries

Mar 27, 2025

Mrs. Shirley J. Kneece, 81, entered into rest on Thursday March 27, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Cliffton Vernon Kneece; parents, Wesley and Miriam Jones; son, Leroy Kneece; brothers, Rex Allen Jones, Marion Jones; and sister, Hazel Jones.

She is survived by her sons, Kenneth (Michelle) Kneece, Huston (Heather) Kneece; daughter-in-law, Carla Kneece; brother,...

Mar 26, 2025

Mrs. Cathleen Elaine Drakeford, 79, entered into rest surrounded by her family on March 26, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her first husband Benny Padgett; her second husband, James Drakeford; and her parents.

She is survived by her sons, Phillip (Cheryl) Padgett, Jonathan (Rose) Padgett; daughter, Jennifer Drakeford (Larry Dean) Jones; grandchildren, Timothy Padgett, Tamela Padgett, Bryan Padgett; great grandchildren,...

Mar 26, 2025

Mrs. Melody Faye Kirk (Johnson), 63, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on March 26, 2025.

She is preceded in by her parents, Swinton and Melba Johnson; and brother, Laverne Johnson.

She is survived by her loving husband Darrell “Bill” Kirk; sons, Josh (Jennifer) Baker, Matt (Becky) Baker, Brandon (Haley) Kirk; sister, Marie (Bob) Ford;...

Mar 25, 2025

Marvin E. "Buddy" Koon, Jr., age 76, entered into rest on Tuesday March 25, 2025.

He is survived by his children, Tracy (Rodney) Boyd, Chris (Kelly) Koon; grandchildren, Jacob Koon, Christen Koon, Trace DeFillips, Lucas DeFillips; sister, Janice Barksdale; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Edwards Koon; and parents, Marvin E., Sr. and...

Mar 17, 2025

Wesley Dea Mikell, Sr., age 51, entered into rest on March 16, 2025.

He is survived by his children, Alexander Mikell, Cleoniss (Brandon) Kneece, Kaitlyn Ginnery, Wesley Dea Mikell, Jr.; siblings, Lesley (Angel) Mikell, Sherry (Gerald) Johnson, Jill Busbee, Dottie Gay; grandchildren, Charles Ginnery, Kristopher Ginnery, Sebastien Ginnery and Vincent Kneece.

He is preceded in death by his father, Wesley Dan Mikell;...

Mar 16, 2025

Mr. Timothy Mark Martin, age 61, passed away on Sunday March 16, 2025 at his home in Aiken.

He is survived by his mother and step father, Anne and Ronnie Collins; brother, Kenny (Emily) Kneece; nephew, Cameron (Chasity) Kneece; niece, Brittany (Ryan) Bearden; great nephews, Carter Kneece, Chandler Kneece, Luke Bearden and Tucker Bearden.

He is preceded in death by his father,...

Mar 9, 2025

Jewell Brown Dean, age 97, entered into rest on Sunday March 9, 2025.

She is survived by her daughter, Janis Dean (Thomas) Arthur; grandson, Dean Arthur; sister Helen Redd; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, the late James S. "Jim" Dean; parents, Homer and Mertie Pounds Brown; and sister, Agnes Watts.

Ms. Dean was born and...

Mar 8, 2025

Mrs. Angela Wells Johnson, age 60, beloved wife of over 11 years to Mr. Brent Johnson, entered into eternal rest on Saturday March 8, 2025.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her father, Billy Wells; step mother, Theresa Wells; brothers, Phillip Dewayne (Susan) Wells, Billy Mark Wells; sister, Cynthia Diane (Randy) Britt; mother and father in law, William...

Mar 6, 2025

Rosemarie Wilhelmina Elizabeth (Marks) Graham, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on March 6, 2025.

Born in Bronx, New York, Rosemarie spent her childhood in Mount Vernon, New York.

High school sweethearts, Rosemarie & Barry, were married for 58 wonderful years, and would have been celebrating their 59th anniversary on March 12th.

Rosemarie was a devoted...

Mar 5, 2025

Barbara Lou Carns, age 84, beloved wife of the late Judd Edward Carns, Sr., entered into rest on Wednesday March 5, 2025.

She is survived by her sons, Judd Edward Carns, II (Julee), Jeffrey Michael Carns (Glori); daughters, Jennifer Lorson (Fred), JoEllen Andrews; grandchildren, Jessica Stansberry (Jay), Stefanie Wilkinson, Lindsey Ferguson (Wesley), Justin Hoover (Kerry), Amanda Bohn (Joshua), Whitney Andrews, Patrick...

Mar 4, 2025

Mr. George "Grady" Able, age 76, passed away on Tuesday March 4, 2025.

He is survived by his daughters, Tammy Swearingen (Adam), Tanya Cato (Sean); son, Michael Able (Susan); brother, Robert Able (Frances), John Able; nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great grandchild on the way.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Julian B. Able and Christine McGee Able;...

Mar 1, 2025

Mr. Tony Luther Hill, age 57, passed away on March 1, 2025, at his home.

He is survived by his mother, Virginia Lowe Hill; sister, Gladys Diane Hill; brothers, Dennis J. Hill, Michael C. Hill; nephew, Michael P. (Victoria) Hill; and a great nephew, Landon P. Hill.

He is preceded in death by his father, George C. Hill, and his brother, Richard...

Feb 28, 2025

Mr. Ronnie Allen Shealy, age 66, beloved husband to Mrs. Cindy Beard Shealy, entered into rest on Friday February 28, 2025.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his sons, Jason (Jennifer) Shealy, Brent (Robin) Shealy, Jeff (Amy) Moseley; mother, Peggy Slade Shealy Ergle; twin sister, Connie (Allen) Morris; sister Brenda (Mark) Fox; brother, Mike (Mitzi) Shealy; seven grandchildren;...

Feb 20, 2025

Mr. Ralph Michael Miller, Sr., age 81, passed away on Thursday February 20, 2025 at his home in Aiken.

He is survived by his sons, Ralph Michael "Mike" Miller, Jr. (Nicole), Guy Bentlin Miller (Stacie); daughter, Divenia Lockett (Theo); children, David Miller (Paula), Shelly Soaper (Johnny); sisters, Judy Haycook (Roger), Connie Lutz (Ron); twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

He is preceded...

Feb 20, 2025

Ms. Joan Crawford Lowe, age 76, beloved wife of 48 years to the late Raymond Lowe, entered into rest on Thursday February 20, 2025.

She is survived by her granddaughter, Dana (Nick) Evans; adopted grandchildren, Stacy Gunter and Gregory Scott "Tad" Brady; eight great grandchildren, one great - great grandchild; step daughters, Diane Lowe, Patricia Morgan, Gail Cosnahan; nephew, Nicholas Crawford;...

Feb 19, 2025

Sue Ann Anderson, age 75, beloved wife of 49 years to Mr. John Edward Anderson, entered into rest on Wednesday February 19, 2025.

She is survived by a niece, Christene Kelsey; numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews; a special friend, Nancy Koon.

In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Monroe and Myrtle Viola Thompson;...

Feb 18, 2025

Mr. William David Bunton, Jr., age 61, beloved husband to Mrs. Regina Bunton, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday February 18, 2025 at his home.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Clyde M. Ergle, II. (Jerri Lynn), Robert D. Ergle (Dana); sister, Lisa (Steve) Womack; grandchildren, Tyler Smith (Makayla), Angellyna Ergle (Chris), Maggie Ergle, Dylan Smith,...

Feb 16, 2025

Feb 12, 2025

Mrs. Cleva Marie Salvo, 83, entered into rest at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday February 12, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Lee Edward Salvo; and her parents, Walter and Olive Pauley.

She is survived by her children, Eddie (Pam) Salvo, Melinda (Wesley) Fralick; brother Dennis Pauley; grandchildren, Krystal King, Justin (Emmalee)...

Feb 10, 2025

Ms. Billie June Amelung, age 93, entered into rest on February 10, 2025.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Amelung; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Amelung; parents, John Albion and Pearl Mae Mauldin Albion.

Ms. Amelung lived a full, long life and was always considered by family members to be there "other mother"...