Obituaries

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...

William L. "W.L" McMichael

William L. "W.L" McMichael

Mar 21, 2019

William L. “W.L” McMichael, Jr., age 73, loving husband of Janice Freeman McMichael and son of the late William L. McMichael, Sr. and the late Evelyn Hamby McMichael, entered into eternal rest at the VA Hospital in Augusta, Ga. on Thursday, March 21, 2019. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, William L. (Samantha) McMichael, III;...

Bryan "Scrappy" Widener

Bryan "Scrappy" Widener

Mar 18, 2019

Mr. A. Bryan “Scrappy” Widener, age 55, beloved husband of 29 years to Violet Robin Widener, entered into rest on Monday, March 18th, 2019.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by; daughters, Robin Lynn Medlin, Rebecca Kacey Price; brothers, Reggie (Stephanie) Widener, Stacy (Caitlyn) Widener; and grandchildren, Ashlyn, Romelo, Mya, Hunter and Noah.

He is preceded in death...

Judy Ruth Quirk Brown

Judy Ruth Quirk Brown

Mar 17, 2019

Judy Ruth Quirk Brown, age 72, of Edgefield, S.C., formerly of Warrenville, S.C., daughter of the late James J. Quirk and the late Ruthie Lee Garland Quirk, entered into eternal rest at her daughter’s residence in Edgefield, on Sunday, March 17, 2019. She is survived by her daughters, Tracy (Jim Bowen) Brown and Lee (Murtis) Benton; sisters, Catherine (Jack) Burckhalter...

Evelyn Daniels Garvin

Evelyn Daniels Garvin

Mar 17, 2019

GARVIN-Evelyn Daniels Garvin, age 88, of Lexington, S.C., daughter of the late James W. Daniels, Sr. and the late Eva Moore Daniels, entered into eternal rest at her grandson’s residence in Lexington, S.C. on Sunday, March 17, 2019. She is survived by her grandson, Terry Holcombe, many nieces, nephews and her great grandchildren. She was a member of Christian Heritage...

Tommy Roy Proctor

Tommy Roy Proctor

Mar 16, 2019

Tommy Roy Proctor, age 84, beloved husband to Eileen Fleury Proctor, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 16th, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his sons, Jerry (Gwen) Proctor, Tim Proctor; daughters, Jackie (Maurice) Bloodworth, Dawn (Doug) Jackson; sisters, Sylvia (Jerry) Raborn, Phyllis (Tom) Halter; eight...

Ruby Randall

Ruby Randall

Mar 14, 2019

Ruby Moore Randall, age 99, of Graniteville, S.C., beloved wife of 67 years to D.E. Randall, and daughter of the late Lucius Moore and the late Ina Murrell Moore, entered into eternal rest at her daughter’s residence in Graniteville, S.C. on Thursday, March 14, 2019. She is survived by her daughters, Jean Minaya, Dolly A. (Jimmy) Splawn and Becky  (Fred)...

Esteen C. Bailey

Esteen C. Bailey

Mar 8, 2019

Ms. Esteen Carter Bailey, age 98, wife of the late Howard O. Bailey, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 8th, 2019 at Pepper Hill Nursing Home in Aiken, SC.

She is survived by her daughter in law, Yvonne “Bonnie” Kyzer; two grandchildren, Edie (Mickey) Green, Shannon (Derrick) Freeman; five great grandchildren, Lauren (Taylor) Rutland, Summer (Matt) Bailey, Taylor Green,...