Obituaries

Betty Joyce Bednarski

Betty Joyce Bednarski

Jul 1, 2019

Betty Joyce Bednarski, age 79, entered into rest on Monday July 1st, 2019 at the Carlyle Senior Care Facility in Aiken SC.

She is survived by her sons, Ricky Allen Sanders and family friend Ann Bass, Mark Joseph Sanders, Christopher D. (Tammy) Sanders, Phillip Andrews (Cheryl) Sanders; grandchildren, Adam Sanders, Sarah (Brandon) Reese, Ashley Sanders, Wesley Sanders, James Green; great...

Liberty Grace Eubanks

Liberty Grace Eubanks

Jun 28, 2019

Miss Liberty Grace Eubanks, age 8, gained her angel wings on Friday June 28th, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her parents, Tommy and Jessica Eubanks; brother, Finley Eubanks; fraternal grandmother, Mary Louise Eubanks; maternal grandparents, Mike and Angela Boyd; aunts and uncle, Amber Lee Boyd, Angel Nicole Ellis, Leslie “Fatz” Mikell, April...

Miriam JoAnne Pressley

Miriam JoAnne Pressley

Jun 24, 2019

Miriam JoAnne Pressley, age 83, entered in to rest on Monday June 24th, 2019 at the Aiken Regional Medical Center.

She is survived by her sons, Steve (Jill) Phillip, Leonard (Leisha) Phillips.

Ms. Pressley was a sales associate for Sears and Roebuck before retiring. She will be greatly missed by her family and all whose lives she touched in her...

William E. "Speedy" Powell

William E. "Speedy" Powell

Jun 18, 2019

Mr. William “Speedy” Powell, age 84, entered into rest on Tuesday June 18th, 2019 at University Hospital in Augusta Ga.

He is survived by his sons, Russell (Penney) Powell, Chuck (Rhonda) Powell, Mike (Elizabeth) Powell; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and a special granddaughter, Sarah Powell, who was his reason for living. He is also survived by his fur buddy...

James "Larry" Ennis, Sr.

James "Larry" Ennis, Sr.

Jun 17, 2019

Mr. James “Larry” Ennis, age 75, loving husband for over 53 years to Mrs. Gloria Hall Ennis, passed away on Monday June 17th, 2019 at his home in Aiken SC.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his son, James L. (Connie) Ennis, Jr.; sisters, Linda Prince, Shirley Laborde; grandson, Michael James Ennis; and family of the heart,...

Gilbert H Vance

Gilbert H Vance

Jun 11, 2019

Gilbert H. Vance, age 77, of Aiken, S.C., loving husband for twenty-four precious years to Ruth Lusk Losier Vance and son of the late Taylor Vance and the late Blanche South Vance, entered into rest at Aiken Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Gilbert Todd (Lisa) Vance,...

Bobby W. Swancey

Bobby W. Swancey

May 28, 2019

Bobby W. Swancey, age 49, of Warrenville, S.C., son of Bobby Otis Swancey and Marie Ellen McKeon Romine, entered into eternal rest at his residence with his family by his side, on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step-parents, Mark Romine and Nancy Swancey; his sister Melissa (Rickey) Sikes; a brother, Joseph...

Maron Francis "Bunky" Bell

Maron Francis "Bunky" Bell

May 25, 2019

Mr. Maron Francis “Bunky” Bell, age 66, entered rest on Saturday, May 25th, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

He is survived by his daughters, Dana (Charlie) Wright, Adina (Roy) Craig; brother, Lenwood (Linda) Bell; sister, Mary Wetstone; grandchildren, Cassie Bell, Camille Gonnella, Haley, Emilee and Charlie Wright, and Taylor Criag: great grandchildren, Jaxon Hightower and AdaLynne Eidson; three nieces,...

Dorothy C. (Sista) Jones

Dorothy C. (Sista) Jones

May 25, 2019

Dorothy C. Jones (Sista) age 96, of Graniteville, SC, entered into rest on Saturday, May 25th, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

She is survived by her daughter, Deitrea Bush (Lewis) Storey, of Port Orange, Fl.; grandchildren, John Storey, Martha Storey of Port Orange, Fl; Neice Martha Sawyer (Earl) Melton of Graniteville, SC.; nephew, Martin Earl (Patsy) Sawyer, Sr. of...

Edward Eugene Holsonback

Edward Eugene Holsonback

May 18, 2019

Mr. Edward E. Holsonback, age 96, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 at AU Medical Centers in Augusta, Ga.

He is survived by his precious wife of 75 years, Mary Alice Jones Holsonback; daughter, Patsy (Buck) Cleckley; and grandson, Ron Cleckley.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ahile and Viola Clark Holsonback;...

Gary F Spires, Jr.

Gary F Spires, Jr.

May 15, 2019

Mr. Gary F. Spires, Jr., age 55, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 at his home.

He is survived by his daughters, Amy Spires Walters, Amanda Spires, Nickie Spires, Faith Spires; father, Gary F. Spires, Sr.; brothers, Donnie Spires, Shane Spires, Sr., Kevin Spires; and six grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Cagle Spires.

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Alonzo Redd

Alonzo Redd

May 14, 2019

William “Alonzo” Redd, age 89, of Vaucluse, S.C., entered into eternal rest at his residence with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. He is survived by sons, Stanley (Phyllis) Redd, Richard (Sharon) Redd, Andrew “Andy” (Roseanne) Redd and Ken (Suzanne) Redd; sisters, Juanita R. Watkins, Dorothy R. Scott, Geraldine R. (Sonny) McDaniel, Lucille R.  (Harold) Enloe...

Franklin Roosevelt "Doodle Bug" Watson

Franklin Roosevelt "Doodle Bug" Watson

May 12, 2019

Mr. Franklin Roosevelt “Doodle Bug” Watson, age 86, beloved husband of Mrs. Patricia M. Watson, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12th, 2019, surrounded by his family.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his son, Franklin D. (Cecelia) Watson; daughters, Marlys Yvonne (David) Lenhart, Vickie Lynn (Ron) Van Vactor; Beverly Gayle (Mike) Rapp;...

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...