Obituaries

Sarah Thompson Durden

Sarah Thompson Durden

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...

Fred Wilson "F.W." Bodie, Jr.

Fred Wilson "F.W." Bodie, Jr.

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...

Joseph "Joey" Anthony Sikes

Joseph "Joey" Anthony Sikes

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...

Elizabeth Carolyn Rickman Cutright

Elizabeth Carolyn Rickman Cutright

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...

William G. Vickers

William G. Vickers

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...

Betty Jane Franklin Taylor

Betty Jane Franklin Taylor

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...

James W. Barton

James W. Barton

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...

Michael Ray McDonald

Michael Ray McDonald

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...

Joyce "Carolyn" Britt Taylor

Joyce "Carolyn" Britt Taylor

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)...

Clinton Cowart

Clinton Cowart

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....

Patricia "Patsy" Boyd Ramsey

Patricia "Patsy" Boyd Ramsey

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,...

Jewel Delois Kneece Sanders

Jewel Delois Kneece Sanders

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...

Lily Imogene Starnes

Lily Imogene Starnes

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...

Francis Xavier "FX" McGahee

Francis Xavier "FX" McGahee

Nov 27, 2019

Francis Xavier “FX” McGahee, 80, passed away late Wednesday afternoon at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Vernard Napoleon McGahee and the late Ethel Moore McGahee.  He was also the loving husband of the late Evelyn Redd McGahee for 39 years.  He is survived by numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

FX graduated from...

Rev. Glenn Jackson

Rev. Glenn Jackson

Nov 26, 2019

Rev. Glenn Jackson, age 76, beloved husband to the late Barbara “Cookie” Chavis Jackson, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 26th, 2019 at The Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Edgefield, SC.

He is survived by his son, Doug (Dawn) Jackson; daughter, Amy Dockins; sister, Margie (Walter) Moore; and grandchildren, Clinton (Hannah Grace) Jackson, Laurna Jackson, Blakely Dockins...

Martha Sharon McLaughlin

Martha Sharon McLaughlin

Nov 24, 2019

Ms. Martha Sharon McLaughlin, age 73, entered into rest on Sunday November 24th, 2019 at NHC Healthcare in North Augusta.

She is survived by her cousins, Dana Esposito and Sandra Leibez.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Sue Cook McLaughlin; brother, Douglas McLaughlin; and sister, Gayle McLaughlin Poston.

Sharon was dedicated for many years to the...

Mary Boyd Clark "Aunt Mag" Reese

Mary Boyd Clark "Aunt Mag" Reese

Nov 15, 2019

Mary Boyd “Aunt Mag” Reese, age 93, entered into eternal rest on Friday November 15th, 2019 at her home in Warrenville, SC.

She is survived by her son, Joey (Elle) Clark; grandchildren, Chris Clark, Julie Ann Broom; and five grandchildren – in – love; and a special niece, Glenda (Wes) Distler.

She is preceded in death by her husbands, the...

Billy C. Proctor

Billy C. Proctor

Nov 11, 2019

Mr. Billy Cecil Proctor, age 85, of Warrenville, S.C., loving husband for 64 years to Elaine Sanders Proctor and son of the late Jonas Cleo Proctor and the late Irene Burnette Proctor, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 11, 2019. In addition to his wife, Elaine, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Richard Cecil Proctor and Dawn...

Ruby E. Borst

Ruby E. Borst

Nov 10, 2019

Ms. Ruby Evelyn Stone Borst, age 81 of Graniteville, S.C., daughter of the late Arlie Stone and the late Eva Widener Stone Burckhalter, entered into rest at Aiken Regional Medical Centers on Sunday, November 10, 2019. She is survived by her daughter, Michele (Gene) Nielsen of Erie, Pa.;  sisters, Barbara Johnson of Graniteville, S.C. and Wanda (Alvin) Shealy of Graniteville,...

Margaret Shuler Barton

Margaret Shuler Barton

Nov 7, 2019

Ms. Margaret Shuler Barton, age 90, beloved wife of late Mr. Francis Wightman Barton, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 7th, 2019.

She is survived by her son, Russell (Julie) Barton; daughters, Virginia (Rusty) Busbee, Patricia (Robbie) Plunkett; sisters, Sue (Jerry) Lefton, Ann Seigler; grandchildren, Ben Busbee, Ken Barton, Russ Barton, James Busbee, Sam Barton, Peggy Busbee Felton,...