Obituaries

Sara  Hammett Efird

Sara Hammett Efird

Mar 3, 2022

Mrs. Sara Hammett Efird entered into rest Thursday March 3, 2022.

Born in Aiken County to the late John C. and Jenny Ruth Hammett, Mrs. Efird worked for the Graniteville Company, and was a member of Graniteville First Baptist Church. To know her was to love her. She was widely known as an outgoing, loving, funny, and caring woman. She...

Jeffrey  W. Toole

Jeffrey W. Toole

Feb 25, 2022

Mr. Jeffrey Wooten Toole, age 61, entered into rest on Friday February 25, 2022.

He is survived by his sister, Kathy (Jack) Kneece; nephew, Wes Keenan; and special friend Shirley Sligh.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Learta W. Toole; sister, Marie Keenan;and brother, Dean Morrison.

Mr. Toole worked as a machinist for Bridgestone Big Tire...

Tony C. Sealy

Tony C. Sealy

Feb 23, 2022

Mr. Tony Claude Sealy, retired Licensed Professional Engineer at Savannah River Site, entered into rest on Wednesday February 23, 2022 at the age of 77. 

 

All his life, his intellect could not be smoldered, he eagerly pursued a number of activities and topics with pure curiosity and unusual talent. In his earlier years he worked alongside his Father with...

Leonard Barnes

Leonard Barnes

Feb 15, 2022

Mr. Leonard Barnes, Sr. entered into rest Tuesday February 15, 2022.

Born in Graniteville, S.C. to the late Albert “Shorty” and Annie Barnes, Leonard worked for the Graniteville Company for 47 years and has been attending Christian Heritage since 1959. He was a good mechanic and enjoyed traveling, especially to his favorite vacation spot, Myrtle Beach. He will be remembered...

Muriel Sandra Simpkins

Muriel Sandra Simpkins

Feb 14, 2022

Mrs. Muriel Sandra Simpkins entered into rest Monday February 14, 2022.

Born in Cambridge, MA to the late Walter and Roberta Mottinger, and has made South Carolina her home for the last 7 years. Before retirement she worked as a Registered Nurse. Muriel enjoyed knitting, and taking care of stray dogs and cats. As a member of Red bank Baptist...

Josephine Green Walling

Josephine Green Walling

Feb 8, 2022

Mrs. Josephine Green Walling, age 84, beloved wife to Mr. Henry Walling, entered into rest on Tuesday February 8, 2022.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her sons, Ricky Sikes, Ronnie Sikes, Randy Sikes and Terry Sikes; sister, Jean Meeks; brothers, Rev. Benny Green, Eddie Green; twelve grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

 She is preceded in death...

William Charles Maddox

William Charles Maddox

Feb 8, 2022

Mr. William Charles Maddox, age 79, entered into rest on Tuesday February 8, 2022.

He is survived by his nephews, Keith Maddox, Charles K. Maddox, Donald J. Maddox, William Renye, III. (Lisa), John Eric Renye (Amy); niece, Stephanie M. Murph; and a host of great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. 

He is preceded in death by his...

Danny Wyatt Martin

Danny Wyatt Martin

Feb 6, 2022

Mr. Danny Wyatt Martin, age 53, most commonly known as “Moped Danny”, passed away on Sunday February 6, 2022 doing what he loved to do, riding his moped.

He is survived by his sisters, Wanda Moseley, Terri Sanders, Deborah Weber; and brothers, Brian Fields, and Kevin Fields.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold Eugene Martin and Brenda...

Ann Zachmann

Ann Zachmann

Feb 3, 2022

Mrs. Ann Zachmann, 84, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 3, 2022.

She was the only child of the late Catherine and Dominick Novitski. Ann was born in Scranton Pennsylvania and lived there until she went to work at Cornell University in her early 20s. Most of her life was spent in Wilmington, Delaware where she...

Ronald Sigmon Walter Hass

Ronald Sigmon Walter Hass

Feb 3, 2022

 

Mr. Ronald Sigmond Walter Hass “Papa Ron”, after a long and wonderful life, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 3, 2022.

Ron was born on August 24, 1935, to the late Emil and Erna (Sell) Hass in Merrill, Wisconsin. He retired from the United States Army after 20 years, as a veteran of the Vietnam War...

Shirley Adkinson Proctor

Shirley Adkinson Proctor

Jan 29, 2022

 

Mrs. Shirley Adkinson Proctor, 80, entered into rest Saturday January 29, 2022.

Born to the late Earl and Joesphine Adkinson Sr. in 1941, she was a lifelong resident of Aiken County. She loved the mountains, flowers, and shopping. She was a homemaker, and took pride in taking care of her family, whom she loved dearly. She will be remembered...

Lewis Gordon Duncan

Lewis Gordon Duncan

Jan 29, 2022

Mr. Lewis Gordon Duncan, 80, entered into rest Saturday, January 29, 2022 at his home.

Born in Aiken, SC to the late William and Margaret Duncan. Lewis was a pipefitter and wielder by trade. He enjoyed working with his hands. He loved motorcycles and building them, having built his own motorcycle. Lewis also enjoyed making jewelry for others, and he...

Betty Cupidean Benson

Betty Cupidean Benson

Jan 27, 2022

Ms. Betty Cupidean Kitchings Benson, age 96, entered into rest on Thursday January 27, 2022 at her home in Beech Island, SC. 

She is survived by her nephews, Jonathan Glenn (Linda) Benson, Donald David Benson; brother-in-law, Rev. Donald Benson; and great niece Catherine Hernandez.

She is preceded in death by her two husbands, Johnny Palermo and Sam Benson; her parents,...

Sue Starnes

Sue Starnes

Jan 24, 2022

Mrs. Mary Susan “Sue” Starnes, age 66, beloved wife of Mr. William “Bill” Starnes, entered into eternal rest on Monday January 24, 2022.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Jason Starnes, Amy Moore, Matt Starnes; mother, Irene McCart; brother, Tommy McCart; sisters, Jennifer Kalei and Cathy Hemphill (Butch); and grandchildren, Landon Moore, Nicholas Starnes and Brady...

Danny Timmerman Marchant

Danny Timmerman Marchant

Jan 23, 2022

Mr. Danny T. Marchant entered into rest peacefully at his home on Sunday January 23, 2022.Born in Augusta, GA in 1939 to the late Daniel and Peggy Marchant, Danny was a kind and generous man with a great sense of humor. He attended Graniteville High School, graduating in 1957. While there he played football, basketball, and baseball. He went on...

Paul J. Lott Sr.

Paul J. Lott Sr.

Jan 21, 2022

Mr. Paul J. Lott Sr., 77, of Beech Island, SC, beloved husband of 60 years to Runette Lott entered into rest peacefully in his sleep at his home on Friday, January 21, 2022. Born in and a lifelong resident of Aiken County, he was the only child of the late William P. and Dorothy L. Lott. He worked 28 years...

Joyce  J. Vickers

Joyce J. Vickers

Jan 21, 2022

Ms. Joyce Johnson Vickers, age 89, beloved wife of the late Mr. William G. Vickers, entered into rest on Friday January 21, 2022 at her home.

She is survived by her sons, William Bruce Vickers, Darryl Vickers; daughters, Sharon Sue Vickers-Angelos, Vonney Annette Vickers; brother, Danny Lee Johnson; sisters, Janice Lanier, Jennine Daniels; grandchildren, Jamey Angelos, Gabriel, Christopher, Eric, Joshua, Derrick...

Michael  E. Franklin

Michael E. Franklin

Jan 20, 2022

Mr. Michael E. Franklin, age 37, entered into rest on Thursday January 20, 2022.

He is survived by his children, Evalynn and Skyler Franklin; father, Andy Franklin; mother, Lisa Ann Preston; sisters, Maria Thompson (Greg), Tiffany Gymer; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Mary Franklin; and maternal grandparents, James and Wilma...

Carolyn Marie Tinkham

Carolyn Marie Tinkham

Jan 18, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn Marie Tinkham passed away peacefully after a long illness surrounded by her children Tuesday January 18, 2022.Born in Monmouth, IL in 1949, Carolyn retired from Monmouth College before making Aiken County, SC her home. She was a member of New Covenant Presbyterian Church. She loved her church family. She enjoyed cooking, crafting, playing cards with the family, and...

James H. Corley

James H. Corley

Jan 18, 2022

Mr. James H. Corley peacefully entered into the eternal rest of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 18, 2022. A lifelong resident of Aiken County and the son of the late Henry Frank and Maude Clark Corley, he retired from the Veterans Administration as Supervisor of the Electrical and Engineering Dept. He faithfully served at Warrenville First Baptist...

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