Obituaries

Feb 2, 2020

Christine McCarty Simmons, age 83, entered into eternal rest on Sunday February 2nd, 2020 at her home in Sevierville, Tennessee.

She is survived by her son, Jimmie (Debra) Chitty; daughter, Mitzi (Gene) Walker; sister, Janet (Bari) Thomas; grandchildren, Amy, Jeremy, Joseph and Julie Walker, Dana Williamson, Sherry Wilson and Chris Adkinson; nineteen great grandchildren; nieces, Tara (John) Kramer, Courtney Thomas,...

Jan 21, 2020

Mr. John Robert “Tumbleweed” Keenan, age 59, entered into rest on Tuesday January 21st, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife Teresea “Dusty” Campbell; son, Dan Casey Campbell; daughters, Delta Dana Campbell (Mike) Good, Bridget Terri (Mike) Campbell; brother, Ronald Henderson; sisters, Marie (Milton) Babbs, Sherry (Buddy) Walters, Debbie (Jackie) Bargeron, Gennie (Phillip) Morris; grandchildren,...

Jan 15, 2020

Mr. Jack Edward Hutto, age 68, beloved husband to Mrs. Ida Rowe Hutto, entered into rest on Wednesday January 15th, 2020 at Pruitt Healthcare in Aiken.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughters, Laurie Dabbs, Lisa Avendano, Linda Lopez; eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Ruth...

Jan 12, 2020

Mrs. Emily Owens Whittle, age 83, beloved wife of 59 years to Mr. William “Bill” Whittle, entered into eternal rest on Sunday January 12th, 2020 at her home in Aiken, SC.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her son, Michael Whittle; daughter, Cynthia Whittle Eubanks; brothers, Maurice Carlisle Owens, James Owens; two grandchildren, Kathryn Dooley and Kenneth...

Jan 11, 2020

Deborah Leuver, age 65, entered into rest on Saturday January 11th, 2020 at her home in Graniteville, SC.

She is survived by her two sons, John and Tim Leuver; mother, Theresa Stewart; brothers, James Stewart, Calvin Stewart; and sister, Sheila Ilif.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James B. Leuver.

Mrs. Leuver will be greatly missed by her...

Jan 11, 2020

Jan 9, 2020

Carl Densil Craig of Graniteville, SC, born June 22, 1925, entered into rest in the late evening hours on January 9, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Craig; sons, Lynn Craig and Glenn (Deanna) Craig; daughters, Mary Ann (Randy) Hill, and Carla (Brian) Strother; and his five grandchildren: Mason Craig, Cullen Craig, Cole Craig, Ashley Strother and Ellyn...

Jan 6, 2020

Sarah Thompson Durden, age 85, beloved wife of the late Tommy Durden, went home to be with the Lord on Monday January 6th, 2020 at her home.

She is survived by her son Richard Durden; sisters, Dessie Hostillo, Evelyn Beckham, Marvelene Yaunker; daughter in law, Gail Durden; son in law, Preston Bishop; grandchildren, Thomas Durden, Tjuana (Ryan) Seidl, Eric Bishop...

Jan 4, 2020

Mr. Fred Wilson “F.W.” Bodie, Jr., age 97, beloved husband to Mrs. Lillie Mae Koon Bodie, entered into eternal rest on Saturday January 4th, 2020.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Michelle (Eddie) Salters; sister, Marie Carver; and grandson James Salters.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred Wilson, Sr. and Mattie Whittle...

Jan 1, 2020

Mr. Joseph “Joey” Anthony Sikes, age 50, entered into rest on Wednesday January 1st, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

He is survived by his mother, Josephine “Josey” (Henry) Walling; son, Graisen Anthony Sikes; daughters, Brianna and Izabella Sikes; brothers, Ronnie (Mary) Sikes, Terry (Tina) Sikes; Ricky Sikes, Randy Sikes; companion, Helena Raines; grandson Kaiden Lewallen

He is preceded in...

Dec 30, 2019

Ms. Elizabeth Carolyn Rickman Cutright, age 88, entered into rest on Monday December 30th, 2019 at Amara Healthcare in Augusta, Ga.

She is survived by her daughters, Sonya Cutright (Hernando) Diaz, Robin Cutright Labry; grandchildren, Natasha Arce, Jason and Ray Labry, Dawn and Dustin Diaz; and great grandchildren, Jason and Addison Cutright, Ray Labry, Jr.

She is preceded in death...

Dec 26, 2019

Mr. William G. Vickers, age 88, entered into rest on Thursday December 26th, 2019.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Johnson Vickers; sons, Bruce, Derrick and Darryl Vickers; daughters, Vonne Vickers and Sharon Angelos; brother, Earl Vickers; sisters, Mary Mahalah and Sarah Minigun; eight grandchildren, several great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

He is preceded in death by...

Dec 24, 2019

Betty Jane Franklin Taylor, age 94, daughter of the late Judson Franklin and the late Daisey Harmon Franklin, entered into eternal rest at her residence, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. She is survived by daughters, Shirley Yon and Kandy Boatwright; sons, Jack Blohm and Michael Blohm; six grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. She was...

Dec 19, 2019

Mr. James W. Barton, age 78, of Aiken, S. C., son of the late James A. Barton and the late Ruby Funderberg Barton, entered into eternal rest at Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, S.C. on Thursday, December 19, 2019. He is survived by his daughters, Karen W. Mixon and Rebecca Funderberg; grandchildren, Nicole Barton, Ashley Smith, Erica Smith, Carl...

Dec 18, 2019

Mr. Michael Ray McDonald, age 54, entered into rest on Wednesday December 18th, 2019.

He is survived by his precious mother, Martha K. Green Wells; father, Mike (Karen) McDonald; sons, Christopher and Nicholas McDonald; daughter, Ashley Tice; brothers, Michael Adrian Wells, Chris Bowman, Bronston Robinson; sister, Terri Taylor; niece Ashley Hudson; nephew, Gregory Taylor; and ten grandchildren.

He is preceded...

Dec 14, 2019

Mrs. Joyce “Carolyn” Britt Taylor, age 82, beloved wife of Mr. Tom Taylor, entered into rest on Saturday December 14th, 2019 at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her son, Darren (Julie) Taylor; daughters, Susan (Marty) Reeves, Martha (Charles) Bates; brothers, James Britt, Gerald Britt and Ladd (Judy) Britt; sister, Kay (Dwayne)...

Dec 5, 2019

Mr. Clinton Cowart, age 88, of Warrenville, S.C., loving husband for 63 years to Mary Ellen Williams Cowart and son of the late Harrison Melvin Cowart and the late Vesta Cobb Cowart, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, December 5, 2019. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, C. Mark Cowart and David H....

Dec 2, 2019

Patricia “Patsy” Boyd Ramsey, age 76, beloved wife of the late James W. Ramsey, entered into rest on Monday December 1st, 2019 at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga.

She is survived by her sisters, Polly (Gene) Moseley, Grace (Ed) Miller; and a brother, Jesse Butler (Sharon) Boyd.

Ms. Ramsey worked for many years for Graniteville Company but in recent years,...

Dec 1, 2019

Jewel Delois Kneece Sanders, age 71, loving wife to Dempsey Ray Sanders and daughter to the late Elbert and Eula Kneece entered into rest Sunday morning, December 1st, 2019 in her home in McCormick County.

 She is survived by her three daughters , Dawn Green-Stevens, Sherry Robbins and Stacey Wilson and three step children Kenneth Sanders, Dennis Sanders  and Denise...

Nov 30, 2019

Mrs. Lily Imogene Starnes, age 85, beloved wife of the Rev. William Starnes, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday November 30th, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her sons, Bill Starnes and Robert Starnes; seven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

She is...