Obituaries

Mar 18, 2020

Mr. Jason Allen Burleson, age 28, of Aiken, S.C., son of Thad Burleson and Lynda Gomillion Weaver entered into rest on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Sonya Spear and an aunt and her husband, Brenda and Tommy Lybrand. He was born in and was a lifelong resident of Aiken County,...

Mar 1, 2020

A limb has fallen from the Cartee family tree. Frank Joseph Cartee, husband of Karen Buss Cartee, was born to Ann Pfeiffer Cartee and Alonzo Cartee on December 31st, 1944 in Greenville SC, and left this world on March 1st, 2020 in Augusta Ga.

We know that we aren’t meant to live on this earth forever in this body. We...

Feb 29, 2020

Ms. Deborah Elaine Leopard, age 69, entered into rest on Saturday February 29th, 2020 at her home in Windsor, SC.

She is survived by her children, Jonathan “Jon” Leopard, Robert “Robbie” (Gail) Leopard, Veronica McDougal and Angela D. Hancock; brother, Richard Millard Moore, Jr.; sister, Christine McGee; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her...

Feb 28, 2020

Mary H. “Monk” Williams, age 89, of Warrenville, S.C., wife of the late Charles E. “Butthead” Williams and daughter of the late John C. Hall, Sr. and the late Carrie Bell Whittle Hall, died at her residence, surrounded by her family, on Friday, February 28, 2020. She is survived by daughters, Vicky (J. D.) Davis and Becky (Tony) Leopard; a...

Feb 28, 2020

Mrs. Sarah D. Baker entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday February 28th surrounded by her loving family and friends at Lord Cape Fear Hospice Center in Wilmington, N.C.

Mrs. Sarah D. Baker was the loving wife of the late Ladson T. Baker.  She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great...

Feb 27, 2020

Mr. Lloyd Russell Busbee, Sr., age 91, beloved husband to Mrs. Laree Thompson Busbee, entered into eternal rest on Thursday February 27th, 2020 at Shadow Oaks Senior Care Facility in Aiken, SC.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his son, Lloyd Russell Busbee, Jr. (Ginny); daughter, Delphia Busbee Benhardt (Carl); sister, Frances Busbee Davis; six grandchildren and...

Feb 26, 2020

Mr. Auren H.”Sonny” Mitchell, Jr. age 83, of North Augusta, S.C., loving husband for 64 years to Betty Hutto Mitchell, and son of the late Auren H. Mitchell, Sr. and the late Ila Marie Whetstone Mitchell, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Auren H....

Feb 19, 2020

Edith M. Staalman, age 97, beloved wife of the late Imke Wessel Staalman, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday February 19th, 2020 at her home in Aiken, SC.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Staalman McCloskey; granddaughters, Laura Marie Ferrazzano, Kathryn Ferrazzano (David Neel) Griffin; great granddaughters, Grace Lee Griffin and Faith Neel Griffin.

In addition to her...

Feb 19, 2020

Mr. Donald Murrell, age 70, entered into rest on Wednesday February 19th, 2020.

He is survived by his son, Donald (Melissa) Murrell, Jr.; and grandsons, Justin and Derrick Williford.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James E. and Gladys B. Murrell; brother James H. “Jimmy” Murrell; and granddaughter, Angel Murrell.

Mr. Murrell was a mechanic by trade and...

Feb 19, 2020

Feb 19, 2020

Mr. Brunson Eugene Baughman, age 80, beloved husband to the late Doris Baughman, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday February 19th, 2020 at Anchor Health in Aiken, SC.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his son, Clayton Baughman; daughter, Pamla Renay (David) Hart; brother, Artis Baughman; grandchildren, Corey (Samantha) Hart, Cody (Colleen) Hart, and Leighton (Tessa) Mitchell.

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Feb 15, 2020

Mr. Raymond Randolph "Randy" Colburn, age 60, entered into eternal rest on Saturday February 15th, 2020 at the Agape Hospice House in Lexington, SC.

Mr. Colburn is survived by his mother Betty Colburn Goff; step father, David Colburn; son, Johnny (Mollie) Colburn; daughter, Angel (Jerry) Tindal; grandchildren, Emma, Joseph, Benjamin, Joshua, Elijah, Josiah, and Samuel Tindal, and Jaxson Boney.

Mr....

Feb 6, 2020

 

Bishop Benny E. Burton, beloved husband of Elaine Jones Burton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday February 6th, 2020.

In addition ot his wife he is survived by his sons, Danny (Miriam) Burton, Matt Burton; daughter, Tammy (Mark) Rudd; grandchildren, Hannah Grace (Clint) Jackson, Lauren (Jordan) Nates, Nathan Burton, Abigail Burton, Rachel Rudd, Emmy Rudd, Elijah...

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...