Obituaries

Dec 13, 2020

Mr. Benjamin “Benny” Abney of Warrenville, SC, loving husband for 58 precious years to Marvell Hutto Abney, was called home Sunday December 13th, 2020.

A son of the late Wyman Abney and the late Evelyn Abney. In addition to his wife, he is survived by Dawn and Kevin, his children whom he adored. 

His wife, Marvell and his children were...

Dec 11, 2020

Ellene Merritt Simpson, age 87 of Graniteville, S.C., wife of the late Edward Simpson and daughter of the late Thomas Merritt and the late Ellen Johnson Merritt, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 11, 2020. She is survived by a son, Timothy Augustus Simpson; a daughter, Helen Simpson (Larry) Mathis; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. In addition to...

Dec 10, 2020

Judy Faye Weaver Hopper, age 62, of Warrenville, S.C., loving wife of Gary W. Hopper and daughter of the late David B. Weaver and the late Dorothy Vinson Weaver, entered into rest at her residence on Thursday, December 10, 2020. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Christopher W. (Lenessa) Hopper; daughters, Christina (Wes) Peters and...

Dec 9, 2020

Major James L. “Bo” New, Sr. Retired, age 81, beloved husband of Mrs. Eunice Kneece New, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 9th, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, James Laddie New, Jr. (Vera), Michael Lewis New, Jeff Lowe (Kem), Paul Hawkins (Missy), Marty Edwards...

Dec 8, 2020

Ms. Mary Alice Jones Holsonback, age 95, of Graniteville, S. C., wife of the late Edward E. Holsonback and daughter of the late William J. Jones and the late Lettie Mae Wise Jones, entered into eternal rest at Pruitt Health in Rock Hill, S.C. on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.      She is survived by her daughter...

Dec 8, 2020

Mr. Roger C. Cook, age 80, entered into rest on Tuesday December 8th, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

He is survived by a son, Dean E. Cook, James Paul III; grandchildren, James Paul, Tyler Paul, and Taylor Paul; brother, Charles J. Cook; great grandchildren Jaelyn Paul and Harmony Paul; and his sister-in-law, Trish Hardin.

He is preceded in death by his...

Dec 2, 2020

Nancy Farmer Carr, age 74, of Aiken, S.C., wife of the late Bill Carr and daughter of the the late Robert W. Farmer and the late Leona Key Farmer, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. She is survived by  sons, Robert Ray (Yvonne) Hudson and Joel Stephen (Sherry) Sanders; a sister, Gerry Farmer (Bobby) Hydrick; grandchildren, Devon...

Dec 1, 2020

Effie Gertrude Redd, age 91, of Graniteville, S.C., daughter of the late Joseph Earl Black and the Olive Elizabeth McGee Black, entered into eternal rest at Aiken Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.  She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Hiram Julian Redd; a daughter, Donna (Tom) Hair; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. In addition...

Nov 29, 2020

Mr. David Michael Baker, age 48, entered into eternal rest on Sunday November 29th, 2020 at his home in Graniteville.

Mr. Baker is survived by his precious mother, Jonette G. Baker; sister, Cherise Clogston; mother in law, Monica Cordero; sister and brother in law, Brenda & Jim Sleasman;adopted sisters, Anabell Lauretta; niece & nephews, Cailee Clogston, Alex Sleasman, Brandon Sleasman;...

Nov 27, 2020

Carl E. Fulmer, age 86, of Trenton, S.C., loving husband for 35 wonderful years to Brenda McDaniel Fulmer and son of the late Furman Fulmer, Sr. and the late Lenora Preston Rollins, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 27, 2020. In addition to his wife, who next to his Lord and Savior, he loved more than life itself, he...

Nov 26, 2020

Miss Amy Genelle Boyd, age 44, of Jackson, S. C., daughter of the late Kenneth Boyd, Sr. and the late Victoria Weathersbee Moore, entered into rest on Thursday November 26th, 2020. 

She is survived by a son, Donald R. Boyd; daughters, Dorothy “Toria” Claeys and Annie Brooke Simpson; brothers, Kenny Joe Boyd, Kenneth L. Boyd, Jr.; step brother, Steven Bowman; step...

Nov 25, 2020

Nov 25, 2020

William Ransom Hendrix, age 94, of Graniteville, S.C., loving husband for 72 years to Carolyn Johnikin Hendrix and son of the late Artis Hendrix and the late Mattie Fulmer Hendrix, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a granddaughter, Celeste LaPointe and a great granddaughter, Oceana LaPointe. He was...

Nov 24, 2020

Noah E. Rhoden, age 24, of Graniteville, S.C., passed from this life on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. He is survived by his father, Stacy (Missy) Rhoden; his mother, Wynette Turner Key; stepfather Patrick Key (who he referred to as Dad); maternal grandmothers, Diane O. Turner and Mary Lee Key; paternal grandmother, Patricia A. Rhoden; brothers, Owen (Chris) Atkinson and Wyatt...

Nov 24, 2020

Mr. Ray F. Porter, Sr., age 86 of Warrenville, S. C., husband of the late Nancy C. Jackson Porter and son of the late Franklin G. Porter and the late Mary C. Walling Porter, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. He is survived by his daughters; Sheryl (Randy) Wood, Vicki (Robert) Wise, Cindy (Larry) Taylor, and Lisa...

Nov 21, 2020

Mrs. Paula Ann Gregg, age 66, entered into eternal rest on Saturday November 21st, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

She is survived by her husband Randy Gregg; and sister, Faye Odom (Billy) Kight.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul Marvin Cobb and Loretta Babb Cobb; brothers, Raymond Odom, Marvin Paul Cobb, Anthony Troy Cobb; and sister,...

Nov 21, 2020

Christopher Robert Harden, age 34 of Windsor, S. C., loving husband of Ann Collins Harden and son of Barbara Harden Hidalgo, entered into rest on Saturday, November 21, 2020.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his grandmother, Frances Walker; a son, Kristopher Harden; daughters, Summer Harden and Spring Harden; a brother, Ricky Harden and...

Nov 20, 2020

Mrs. Sharon Jo Stefanko, age 55, beloved wife for 32 years to Mr. David Stefanko, passed away on Friday November 20th, 2020 at her home in North Augusta, SC.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter, Siara (Jonathan) Wallace; and grandchild, Jaedyn R. Wallace.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Donard L.& Josie Newberry Williams;...

Nov 19, 2020

Mr. Walter J. Moore, age 77, of Newberry SC, beloved Husband of Mrs. Margie Good Moore, entered into rest on Thursday November 19th, 2020.

Mr. Moore was born April 4th, 1943 to the Late Mr. and Mrs. Louie and Jessie Mae Cox Moore in Aiken County. He owned and operated Aiken Fabricators for 30 plus years until his retirement, and...

Nov 16, 2020

Mary Wisner Young, age 71, of Graniteville, S.C., wife for 43 precious years to the late  James Terry Young and daughter of the Late James Blackwell and the late Margaret Lewellen Blackwell, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, November 16, 2020. She is survived by a daughter, Cindy (Lish) Boyd; a sister, Patty Taylor; sisters-in-law, Patricia Boyd...