Obituaries

Maxine  Butler Cushing

Maxine Butler Cushing

Jun 4, 2017



Cushing-Maxine Butler Cushing, age 83, of Prosperity, S. C., widow of CW3 William Gerald Cushing and daughter of the late John Walker Butler and the late Goldie Tyler Butler, entered into rest at her residence on Sunday, June 4, 2017. She is survived by daughters Laura (Rodney) Cushing Williams of North Augusta, S.C., Tammy Cushing Gordon of Prosperity, S.C. and...

Bryce Verner

Bryce Verner

Jun 2, 2017

Verner-Bryce B. Verner, age 70, of Aiken, S.C., son of the late Clinton Ray Verner and the late Evelyn Owenby Verner, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, June 2, 2017. He is survived by daughters, Jessica Baker and Serena Evanega; a son, Allen Verner; six grandchildren, two special nieces and caregivers, Shannon Gue and Whitney Ballinger. He...

Iris  Elizabeth Eubanks

Iris Elizabeth Eubanks

Jun 2, 2017

Eubanks - Iris Elizabeth Eubanks, age 76, daughter of the late John Albert Johnson and Mattie Lou Dudley, entered into eternal rest on Friday June 2nd, 2017. She is survived by her sons; Ronald Wesley (Debra) Eubanks, Herbert Lee (Sharron) Eubanks, and Darrell Gene (Mary) Eubanks, sister; Lois Faye (Haskell) Goodwin, and three grandchildren. She is preceded in death by...

Bobby  Thomas Wilson

Bobby Thomas Wilson

May 31, 2017



Wilson – Bobby Thomas Wilson, age 89, son of the late George Therrell Wilson and Willie Ferris entered into eternal rest on Wednesday May 31st, 2017. He is survived by his sons; Stephen G. (Wanda) Wilson, and Dennis M. (Kim) Wilson, five grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. He was a member of the Christian Heritage Church in Graniteville and was...

Melinda  J. McNulty

Melinda J. McNulty

May 28, 2017



McNulty – Melinda Joan Mcnulty, age 76, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Aiken SC, on May 28th, 2017, surrounded by her family. Survivors include her stepmother Estella M. Knowlton, sisters Patricia (Dan) Basford, of Heuvelton NY, and Shirley (Tom) McAdoo of Hampton VA, her children, Melody (Cliff) Binion of Aiken SC, Michele (Tom) Chiras of Hebert NC,...

Thurman  E Murray,  Jr.

Thurman E Murray, Jr.

May 22, 2017

Murray - Thurman E. "Man" Murray, Jr. age 53 beloved husband to Betty Pace Murray and son of the late Thurman E. Sr. and Martha Ellen Anderson Murray entered into eternal rest on Monday May 22nd, 2017 at his residence. In addition to his wife his survived by his son; Thurman E. Murray III, brothers; James Williams, and Billy Murray,...

Esther  Reese Parker

Esther Reese Parker

May 22, 2017



PARKER-Esther Reese Parker, age 85, of North Augusta, S.C., widow of the late Herman W. Parker and daughter of the late Willis W. Reese and the late Laura Mae Harmon Reese, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 22, 2017. She is survived by sons, Ronnie (Brenda) Parker of Graniteville, S.C. and Don (Debbie) Parker of Lexington, Kentucky; a daughter,...

Emma  L. Ready

Emma L. Ready

May 17, 2017



READY-Emma L. Ready, age 87, of Graniteville, S.C., passed away on May 17, 2017, following a short hospital stay, resulting from a recent fall. She was born in Leesville, S.C. to the late Grady and Nettie Hall Lucas on January 16, 1930. Emma was happily married to the late Emery Ready and lived in Graniteville, S.C. where they raised their...

Jack  D. Hutto

Jack D. Hutto

May 15, 2017



Jack Delano Hutto, known to many as “Gran Gran,”, age 80, of Aiken, SC entered peacefully into rest at his home May 15, 2017 and was welcomed with open arms by his beloved granddaughter, Kaley Alexis Hutto, after a weekend surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Byrd Hutto, sons; Larry D. (Patty) Hutto, Charles (Shannon)...

Kelli  A Brantley

Kelli A Brantley

May 15, 2017



BRANTLEY-Miss Kelli Alyse Brantley, age 24, of Aiken, S.C., loving daughter of Todd F. and Stephanie C. Brantley, entered into rest at Augusta University Medical Center on Monday, May 15, 2017. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandparents, Vivian and Leonard Cook of Aiken, S.C.; paternal grandparents, Carolyn and Tommy Brantley of Graniteville, S.C.; a...

Kohan Johnson,  Jr.

Kohan Johnson, Jr.

May 13, 2017

JOHNSON- Kohan Johnson, Jr., age 78, of Warrenville, S.C., loving husband for 18 years to Blanche Anderson Johnson and son of the late Kohan L. Johnson, Sr. and the late Effie Mae Waters Johnson, answered God’s call and went to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 13, 2017. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Duane...

Robert Boyd,  Jr.

Robert Boyd, Jr.

May 13, 2017



Boyd-Robert Boyd, Jr., age 89, of Graniteville, S.C., husband of the late Annelle Barnes Boyd and son of the late Robert Boyd, Sr. and the late Fannie Prescott Boyd, went from the loving arms of his daughter into the loving arms of his wife and Jesus at his residence on Saturday, May 13. 2017. Rob was a lifetime dedicated member...

Julianne  Platt Gilstrap

Julianne Platt Gilstrap

May 4, 2017



Aiken, S.C. - Julianne Platt Gilstrap, 79, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Anchor Rehabilitation in Aiken, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Edward E. and Julia Burney Platt. Julianne was a graduate of Leavelle McCampbell High School in Graniteville and she received her college education at the University of Georgia. She later...

Mary Joan White Carter

Mary Joan White Carter

May 2, 2017

CARTER-Mary Joan White Carter, age 97, of Aiken, S.C., wife of the late Lewis W. Carter and daughter of the late James L. White and the late Eutokia Jane Mitchell White answered God’s call and went to be with her Lord and Savior at her residence with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. She is...

John  M. Youngblood,  Sr.

John M. Youngblood, Sr.

Apr 30, 2017



YOUNGBLOOD-John M. “Bill” Youngblood Sr., age 91 of Aiken, S.C., loving husband for 66 wonderful years to Mary Johnson Youngblood and son of the late Samuel Lafate Youngblood and the late Mattie Estelle Goss Youngblood, answered God’s call and went to be with his Lord and Savior on the Lord’s Day, Sunday, April 30, 2017. In addition to his...

Maxie  Robert Pearson

Maxie Robert Pearson

Apr 26, 2017

PEARSON-Maxie Robert Pearson, Sr., age 82, of Trenton, S.C., loving husband for 30 years to Joyce DeWitt Pearson and son of the late Donald Pearson and the late Essie Mae Lowe Pearson, answered God’s call and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son,...

Robert  Edwards Goers

Robert Edwards Goers

Apr 23, 2017



Goers – Robert Edward Goers, age 86, beloved husband to Kay S. Goers, entered into eternal rest on Sunday April 23rd, 2017 at his home. In addition to his wife Mr. Goers is survived by his son; Stephen Robert Goers (Helen), daughter; Lisa Goers Kendrick (Michael) and a grandchild; Madeline Kendrick. He was preceded in death by his parents; Bernard...

Kenneth  Harold Masters

Kenneth Harold Masters

Apr 21, 2017



Masters – Kenneth Harold Masters, age 58, entered into eternal rest on Friday April 21st, 2017. He is survived by his mother; June C. Yaun, companion; Ernestine McCuen, daughters; Amanda L. Masters and Heather N. (Joshua) Bledsoe, brother; Anthony “Tony” Masters, sisters; Lisa (Timothy) Gordon, and Sheila (Bill) Padgett and three grandchildren; Zachary, Evelyn and Madison. He was preceded in...

Joseph  Stuart Booker,  Sr.

Joseph Stuart Booker, Sr.

Apr 20, 2017



Booker – Joseph Stuart Booker, Sr., age 65, beloved husband of Peggy Wooten Booker, and son of the late Charles Morgan Booker and Shirley Henderson Booker, entered into eternal rest on Thursday April 20th, 2017. In addition to his wife he is survived by his sons; Joseph Stuart Booker, Jr. (Tiffany), and Jonathan Michael Booker (Jessica), daughter; Elizabeth Ann Whitten...

Lois  W. Meadows

Lois W. Meadows

Apr 9, 2017

Meadows - Lois W. Meadows, age 98, passed away on Sunday, April 9th, 2017. Mrs. Meadows was born on September 30th, 1918 in Lillington NC, to the late Thomas Lloyd and Fannie B. Wilson. She was a resident of Sanford NC prior to making her home in Aiken SC in 1960. Mrs. Meadows was a member of Fountain Of Life...

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