Obituaries

Brantley Louis Hancock, Sr.

Brantley Louis Hancock, Sr.

Jan 20, 2019

Mr. Brantley Louis Hancock, Sr., age 88, husband to the late Willene Williams Hancock, entered into rest on Sunday, January 20th, 2019 at Pruitt Health in Aiken.

 He is survived by his son, Brantley Lewis (Debra Webb) Hancock, Jr.; daughter, Sarah Kay (Gene) Osteen; grandchildren, Jason Hancock, Chad Hancock, Saree (Patrick) Robinson, Alli (Derrick) Coleman, Danielle Bishop Griffin; and six...

Virginia L Russon

Virginia L Russon

Jan 19, 2019

Virginia L. Russon, age 101, wife of the late Wallace Frank Russon, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 19th, 2019 at the Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

 She is survived by her sons, Charles (Kathie) Gerchow, Wally (Dee Dee) Russon; daughters, Laura Lee Russon McDill (Steve Schmalhurst), Louise (Jim) Murphy; fifteen grandchildren and many great grandchildren; and special friend Janice...

Robert B. Downs

Robert B. Downs

Jan 19, 2019

Mr. Robert B. Downs, age 78, husband for 45 years to Mrs. Jennie Downs, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 19th, 2019.

 In addition to his wife he is survived by his son, Brent Stephen Downs; daughter, Carmen (Jimmy) Vaughn; sister, Sharon Downs (George) McClain; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

 He is preceded in death...

Tommy Durden

Tommy Durden

Jan 19, 2019

Mr. Tommy Durden, age 85, husband for 68 years to Mrs. Sarah Thompson Durden, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 19th, 2019 at his residence.

 In addition to his wife he is survived by his sons, Anthony (Gail) Durden, Richard Durden; sisters; Susie Lee Watkins, Rosie Stevens; grandchildren, Chad (Amber) Bishop, Eric Bishop, Tjuana Durden-Seidl (Ryan),...

Dorothy M. Steele

Dorothy M. Steele

Jan 16, 2019

Dorothy M. Steele, age 89, wife of the late Lester Steele, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 at Pruitt Healthcare in Aiken, SC.

 She is survived by her sons, Lester Leroy Steele, Samuel (Charlene) Steele, Stephen H. Steele, Paul Steele; daughter, Sarah Ann Steele; brother, Sam (Sylvia) Maw, Dan (Evelyn) Maw, Wayne (Sarah) Maw; ten grandchildren and numerous...

Avis Booth Efird

Avis Booth Efird

Jan 14, 2019

Avis Booth Efird, age 93, wife of the late John W. Efird, entered into rest on Monday, January 14th, 2019 at Agape Hospice House in Lexington SC.

 She is survived by her daughter, Johnnie Ann Efird; grandson, Efird A. (Marcie) Johnson; great grandchildren, Brayley and Brenden Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.

 In addition to her husband, she is preceded...

Hubert Edward "Ed" Renew

Hubert Edward "Ed" Renew

Jan 5, 2019

Mr. Hubert Edward “Ed” Renew, age 71, of Graniteville, S.C., entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 5th, 2018. He is survived by a daughter, Myranda (Chad) Jordan of Aiken, S.C.; a sister, Lois Morrison of Graniteville, S.C.; step son, Billy Leopard, of Savannah, Ga.; and two grandchildren, Alex and Ryan Jordan. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Melvin David Hall

Melvin David Hall

Jan 4, 2019

Melvin David Hall, age 82, of Johnston, SC., entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 4th, 2019 at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga.

 He is survived by his son, John Darin Hall; daughter, Dedra K. Taylor; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

 He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Kay Hall; parents, John and Ella Smith Hall; brothers,...

John Russell Williams

John Russell Williams

Dec 31, 2018

John Russell Williams, age 80, of Aiken, S.C., loving husband of Shelvedene Carter Williams and son of the late Frank Williams and the late Ruby Yaun Williams, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, December 31, 2018. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Dana L. (David) Reno and Lynn R. (Jim) Stocker; a son,...

Dorothy Mathis

Dorothy Mathis

Dec 29, 2018

Ms. Dorothy Boatright Mathis, age 97, wife of the late Alex Mathis, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 29th, 2018, at her residence. She is survived by her grandson, Larry Sans (Laurie) Mathis and his mother Faye Duggan from Jacksonville, Florida.; great grandson, Winston Cole Mathis; brother, Beman Boatright; sister, Wylene Lewis; a host of family...

Karen Marie McGee

Karen Marie McGee

Dec 28, 2018

Mrs. Karen Marie Gay McGee, age 55, beloved wife to Russell E. McGee, Sr., entered into rest on Friday, December 28th, 2018 at her home.

 In addition to her husband she is survived by her sons, Russell E. (Kim) McGee, Jr., Nathan Drew McGee; daughter, Tabatha Marie (Marie) McGee; Parents, Robert L. and Janice A. Cosnahan Gay; brothers, James L....

William "Jackie" Sizemore

William "Jackie" Sizemore

Dec 25, 2018

William “Jackie” Sizemore, age 67, of Warrenville, S.C., loving husband for 39 years to Cathy Kneece Sizemore and son of Janie Sikes Sizemore and the late William W. Sizemore, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018.  In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a daughter, Amanda (Christopher “Chris”) Lind;...

Michael Alan Snipes

Michael Alan Snipes

Dec 24, 2018

Snipes-Michael Alan Snipes, age 56, of Aiken, S.C., loving son of Lottie Herron Snipes and the late Mackie R. Snipes, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, December 24, 2018. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister, Joyce Snipes Cato, a brother, Mackie “Steve” Snipes, nieces, Amanda (Chuck) Hendrix, Nicole (Matt) Carducci, Lauren (Michael)...

Dorothy Edwards Williams

Dorothy Edwards Williams

Dec 23, 2018

Dorothy Edwards Williams, age 90, beloved wife of the late Ernest Williams, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 23rd, 2018 at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga.

 She is survived by her son, Bobby Williams; daughter, Shelly Mitchum; grandchildren, Monica (Paul) Mazzell, Wesley (Beverlee) Mitchum, Angela (Joel) Knight; great grandchildren, Paul Mazzell III, Haley Mazzell, Aaron Mazzell, Jonathan Mitchum, Nathan...

Peggy Jean Smith

Peggy Jean Smith

Dec 22, 2018

Peggy Jean Smith, age 56, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 22nd, 2018 at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga.

 She is survived by her sons, Brandon Whisenant, Curtis Smith; sisters, Alice Fallaw, Jackie Whisenant; brother, Robert Whisenant, one grandchild, Anne-Brooke Whisenant; and a nephew, Bryan D. Fallaw, Jr.

 She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles R. and...

Jeannie R. Conaway Hicks

Jeannie R. Conaway Hicks

Dec 22, 2018

Jeannie R. Conaway Hicks, age 65, of Warrenville, S.C., loving wife for 44 years to Richard Hicks and daughter of the late John Conaway and the late Lucille Chambley Conaway, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 22, 2018. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Erica Wise; a son, Eric Hadden; sisters, Sandra (Charlie) Kelley,...

Bobbie Sue Crocker Stein

Bobbie Sue Crocker Stein

Dec 10, 2018

Bobbie Sue Crocker Stein, age 74, wife of the late Stephen Stein, entered into rest on Monday, December 10th, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Ms. Stein was born in Abilene, Texas on November 15th, 1944 to John and Hazel Crocker. She has lived in the CSRA since 1962.

She is survived by her brother, Jim Crocker; sister, Kay Chavous;...

Mary Thompson Bell

Mary Thompson Bell

Dec 7, 2018

Mary Thompson Bell, age 90, beloved wife of the late Everette Bell, went to be with her Savior on Friday, December 7th, 2018 at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga.

She is survived by her son, Allen “Pat” (Melody) Bell; daughter, Beverly Bell (Clifford) Rushton; sister, Marian Rushton; four grandchildren; Keith (Yvonne) Rushton, Kandace (James) Dean, Emmalie Bell (Jordan) Babb, and...

Valerie Rose Hall Nickell

Valerie Rose Hall Nickell

Dec 2, 2018

Ms. Valarie Rose Hall Nickell, age 48, of Aiken, S.C., loving daughter of John H. Hall, Jr. and Betty Corley Hall of Graniteville, S.C., entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, December 2, 2018. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a daughter, Joschalynn Lorimer; sons Daniel Bowers, Will Lorimer, John Lorimer, Zack Lorimer and Austin...

Maggie Mae T. Burnett

Maggie Mae T. Burnett

Nov 29, 2018

Maggie Mae T. Burnett, age 93, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 29th, 2018. She is survived by her son, Otis “Don” (Pam) Burnett; sisters, Mary Bell, Marion Rushton; grandchildren, Allen Reece, Erin (Rob) McFadden, Adam (Kayla) Burnett; great grandchildren, Malon McFadden, Aubrey Reece and one on the way, Cason James Burnett who is due to...