Obituaries

Pearline Smoak Harrison

Pearline Smoak Harrison

May 10, 2019

Pearline Smoak Harrison, age 85, of Graniteville, S.C., entered into eternal rest at Aiken Regional Medical Center on Friday, May 10, 2019. She is survived by sons, Charles Randy (Sheila) Koon and Michael Owen (Dorothy Ann) Koon; a stepdaughter, Abigail Gibbs; brothers, Steve Smoak and Lamar Smoak; a sister, Nina Lanier and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...

Hazel G Posey

Hazel G Posey

May 7, 2019

Hazel G. Posey, age 78, of Aiken, S.C., daughter of the late George W. Posey and the late Effie Panther Posey, entered into rest at Aiken Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. She is survived by daughters, Diane Craig (Del) Strang, Kay Craig Quackenbush and Sara Craig (Trip) Kennebeck; thirteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren. In...

Dorothy Mathis Turner

Dorothy Mathis Turner

May 2, 2019

Dorothy Mathis Turner, age 76, of Vaucluse, S.C., loving wife for 59 years to Robert H. Turner and daughter of the late Monroe Mathis and the late Lillian Nichols Mathis, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, May 2, 2019. In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons; Michael Turner, Johnny Turner and Kenneth Turner; daughters,...

Mary Seigler Stein Godfrey

Mary Seigler Stein Godfrey

May 1, 2019

GODFREY-Mary Seigler Stein Godfrey, age 88, of Aiken, S.C., wife of the late Thomas Stein and daughter of the late Curtis Seigler and the late Virginia Jackson Seigler, entered into eternal rest at Aiken Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. She is survived by a son, Anthony Stein; daughters Mary Ann (Don) Cooper and Helen Shealey; fifteen grandchildren,...

Mattie Jane Paul

Mattie Jane Paul

Apr 28, 2019

Mattie J. Paul, age 69, entered into rest on Sunday, April 28th, 2019 at her home in Aiken, SC.

She is survived by her husband, Roger Cook; son, James Paul; sister, Trisha Harden; and three loving grandchildren and one great grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Sara Boyd.

Mrs. Paul was an Electronic Assembler for Litton/Amecom where...

Kim Rodney Smith

Kim Rodney Smith

Apr 15, 2019

Kim Rodney Smith, age 62, of Warrenville, S.C., son of the late Lathan R. Smith and the late Dorothy Coursey Smith, entered into rest at the University Hospital in Augusta, Ga. on Monday, April 15, 2019. He is survived by a son Craig (his fiancee’, Samantha Mims) Smith; a daughter, Erin (Andrew) Eubanks; a brother, Roger “Butch” (Susie) Smith; grandchildren,...

Allen Whittle, Jr.

Allen Whittle, Jr.

Apr 13, 2019

Mr. Allen Whittle, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on April 13th, 2019 at his residence. He was born to Bobby, Sr. and Anne Hadden Whittle on April 16th, 1962.

Mr. Whittle is survived by his wife of 35 years Mrs. Whittle; daughters, Rica Whittle and Michelle Joyner (Amanda); his father, Bobby Allen Whittle, Sr.; granddaughters, Stevanie, Marissa and Sophie; brother, Tim...

Paul G. Busbee

Paul G. Busbee

Apr 12, 2019

Mr. Paul G. Busbee, age 68, beloved husband to Mrs. Lila Parrish Busbee, entered into rest on Friday, April 12th, 2019 at his home.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Brian (Chelsea) Busbee, Joshua Busbee; daughter, Dorothy (Donald Brantley) Busbee; brother, Roger Green; sisters, Pearl Collum, Linda Green, Kellie Williamson, Martha Waldrup, Elsie Proctor; eight...

Gary Jock Renew

Gary Jock Renew

Apr 11, 2019

Gary Jock Renew, age 63, of Graniteville, S.C., son of the late Hiram Renew and the late Hazel J. Robbins Renew, entered into rest at the Augusta Medical College on Thursday, April 11, 2019. He is survived by a son, Gary Jason Renew; a daughter, Angel Locke; brothers, Gene Renew and Gerald Odell Cook; sisters-in-law, Pam Renew and Ruth Renew;...

Hiram Joseph Redd

Hiram Joseph Redd

Apr 11, 2019

Hiram Joseph Redd, age 71, of Aiken, S.C., son of Hiram Julian Redd and Effie Black Redd, entered into eternal rest at Aiken Regional Medical Center on Thursday, April 11, 2019. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving companion and love of his life for nine years, Brenda Leischner; daughters, Jennifer (Kevin) Redman and Jodi (Travis)...

Lenwood L. "Ash" Willis

Lenwood L. "Ash" Willis

Apr 8, 2019

Lenwood L. “Ash” Willis, 94, died April 8, 2019 in Aiken Regional Medical Center. He was one of seven children born to Emmett and Carrie Lou Baggott Willis. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Mary Elizabeth Eidson Willis, brothers Daniel C. Willis, Emmett Glenn Willis, E. L. “Sam” Willis, and Benjamin Willis, and...

Brenda J. Diaz Marroquin Bauer

Brenda J. Diaz Marroquin Bauer

Apr 6, 2019

Brenda Bauer, age 51, of Graniteville, S.C., loving wife for 30 years to Francis R. Bauer, III and daughter of Elizabeth Pyatt Diaz and the late Marco Tullio Diaz, entered into rest at Trident Medical Center in Summerville, S.C. on Saturday, April 6, 2019. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by a son, Francis Bauer, IV;...

Charles Edward Ray

Charles Edward Ray

Apr 2, 2019

Mr. Charles Edward Ray, age 32, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019. He is survived by his mother, ReAnne Hancock; father, Benjamin Donnie Ray; daughter, Skyler Marie Ray; brothers, Samuel Adam Ray, Dewayne Ray, Teddy Ray and Michael Ray. Mr. Ray was a commercial sheet medal worker in the CSRA for many years. He will be greatly missed...

Linda Hester Cooper Chase

Linda Hester Cooper Chase

Apr 1, 2019

Linda Hester Cooper Chase, age 59, loving wife of David Chase and daughter of the late Thomas Hester and the late Jacquelin Bailey Hester, entered into eternal rest, at Aiken Regional Medical Center on Monday, April 1, 2019. In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons, Randall Plair and Jack Cooper; daughters, Melissa Cooper and Sabrina Cooper; brothers,...

Patricia Gail Nation

Patricia Gail Nation

Mar 29, 2019

Mrs. Patricia Gail Nation, age 74, entered into rest on Friday March 29th, 2019 at the Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

She is survived by her beloved husband of over 40 years, Mr. William Thomas Nation, Jr.; sons, Alton (Becky) Spell, Glenn (Lisa) Spell; daughter, Shelly Marie (Kevin) Pollard, Natalie Kanaley; sister, Rosie Askew, of Texas; grandchildren, Jeremy Pollard, Kristina (Terry)...

Christopher Beard

Christopher Beard

Mar 28, 2019

Christopher Beard, age 58, entered into rest on Thursday, March 28th, 2019 at AU Medical Center in Augusta, Ga., surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his loving wife Wanda Beard; son, Christopher Beard, Jr.; mother, Roma Jean Hewitt and stepfather Jimmy Hewitt, Sr.; stepson, Brandon Binning; two grandsons; two nephews; brother, Timmy Beard; sister Karen (Marty) Bell and...

Virginia Sadler Rhoads

Virginia Sadler Rhoads

Mar 27, 2019

Virginia Sadler Rhoads, age 80, loving wife for 64 years to Bruce “Eddie” Rhoads and daughter of the late Charles Louis Sadler and the late Nellie York Sadler, entered into eternal rest at her residence Wednesday, March 27, 2019. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Lauren (Nancy) Rhoads; grandchildren, Lara (Brandon) Bridges and Aron (Sabrina)...

Simmie J. Murphy

Simmie J. Murphy

Mar 26, 2019

Mr. Simmie J. Murphy, age 70, entered into rest on Tuesday March 26th, 2019 at Pruitt Health in North Augusta, SC.

He is survived by his brother, Ray (Laura) Murphy.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin “B.J.”, Jr. and Alma Ferguson Murphy.

All services for Mr. Murphy will be private.

Napier Funeral Home, Inc. 315 Main St....

Merle E. Davis, Jr.

Merle E. Davis, Jr.

Mar 23, 2019

Merle E, Davis Jr., age 83, beloved husband to Reba Lamb Davis, entered into eternal rest peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 in Aiken, South Carolina. In addition to his wife, Mr. Davis is survived by his children, Vickie (Manny) Reynolds, S.C., Tanya Day, S.C., Tammy (Chris) Hagan, S.C.; his family, Charles & Mae Davis, N.C., Bonnie...

Bryson Allen Mikell

Bryson Allen Mikell

Mar 23, 2019

Mr. Bryson Allen Mikell, age 7, beloved son of Shawn and Zina Mikell, tragically passed away on Saturday March 23rd, 2019.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Triston Mikell and Jacob Graham; maternal grandparents, Jean and Clark Custer; paternal grandparents, Sherry and Gerald Johnson.

Bryson was always smiling and had tons of love in his...

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