Obituaries

Dianne  Johnson Freeman

Dianne Johnson Freeman

Oct 23, 2017



Freeman – Dianne Johnson Freeman, age 69, daughter of the late Harry Henderson and Annie Sue Ford Johnson, entered into eternal rest on Monday October 23rd, 2017. She is survived by her beloved husband, Thomas Richard “Ricky” Freeman, Jr.; son, Thomas Richard Freeman III; daughters, Lisa (Michael) Kearse, Stephanie (Clay) Walden; brother, Danny Lee (Gail) Johnson; sisters, Janice (Roger) Lanier,...

William  Calvin Napier

William Calvin Napier

Oct 17, 2017



Napier – William Calvin Napier, age 63, son of the late Revis Calvin and Karola Weider Napier, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday October 17th, 2017. He is survived by his brothers, Joseph (Patsy) Napier and Revis (Mary) Napier, Jr.; sisters, Barbara (Henry) Craig, Mary (The late Dewey) O’neil, Diann Noble, Susan Peck and Patricia (Lone) Burke. He will be...

Jack West

Jack West

Oct 14, 2017



Jack West, age 83, of Graniteville, S.C. son of the late Lonnie Leard West and the late Daisy Grubbs West, entered into rest on Saturday, October 14, 2017. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Leonard and Billie West of North Augusta, S.C.; a son, Jerry West of Graniteville, S.C.; a daughter, Terry West of Aiken, S.C.; a nephew,...

David Manuel

David Manuel

Oct 10, 2017



WARRENVILLE, S. C.-David S. Manuel, age 71, loving husband for 25 years to Mary Burdette Manuel and son of the late Lucius Manuel and the late Isabelle Blume Manual, entered into eternal peace at his residence on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, James Boone and his fiancée Rene Vaughn of...

Ruby  McClain Ready

Ruby McClain Ready

Oct 10, 2017



Ready – Ruby McClain Ready, age 90, beloved wife of the late Herbert Dawson Ready, and daughter of the late Randolph and Eva B. McClain, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday October 10th, 2017. She is survived by her son, Robert Dean (June) Ready; sister, Sadie Brundage; three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren. In addition to...

Shirley  W. Taylor

Shirley W. Taylor

Oct 9, 2017

Taylor - Shirley W. Taylor, age 76, entered into eternal rest on Monday October 9th, 2017 at her home in Columbia, SC. Ms. Taylor is survived by her son, Jimmie Bratcher; daughters, Shirley A. Barnett, Gail Douda, Kathleen Shaw; sister, Doris Driggers; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all of her friends and family...

Phillip  L Barton

Phillip L Barton

Oct 3, 2017



AIKEN, S.C.-Mr. Phillip L. Barton, age 62, husband for 38 wonderful years to Mary McGee Barton, and son of the late James E. Barton, Sr. and the late Dorothy Bonnett Barton, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Todd (Rhonda) Muszall and Robbie (Carolyn)...

John  David Ennis

John David Ennis

Sep 30, 2017



AIKEN- John David Ennis, age 69, of Aiken, S. C., son of the late John A. Ennis and the late Evelyn Hutto Ennis, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 30, 2017. He is survived by a son, David S. Ennis of Augusta, Ga.; a brother, Larry (Gloria) Ennis of Aiken, S.C.; sisters, Linda Prince of Warrenville, S.C. and Shirley...

Cindy  Elkins Eubanks

Cindy Elkins Eubanks

Sep 29, 2017



Mrs. Cindy Elkins Eubanks, age 58, of Warrenville, S.C., wife of Charles Eubanks and daughter of the late Frank and Sybil Delk Elkins, entered into rest at Augusta University on Friday, September 29, 2017. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Renee Galloway; sons, Erik (Kay) Galloway and Rick (Gloria) Galloway; sisters, Angela Rutland, Rose Ryals...

Steven  W Gonsalves

Steven W Gonsalves

Sep 27, 2017



Gonsalves – Steven W. Gonsalves, age 29, beloved husband to Nichole Biddy Gonsalves, and son of Richard and Sandy Geer Gonsalves, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday September 27th, 2017. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his children, Laikin, Jase, Kyden Gonsalves and Erinity Williams; brothers, Michael and Ricky Gonsalves, Kelly Hall (Carla); and sister,...

Michael  Stanley Wise

Michael Stanley Wise

Sep 26, 2017



Mr. Michael Stanley Wise, age 63, of Plum Branch, S.C., beloved husband for 20 years to Jeanette Curington Wise and son of Helen Garvin Wise and the late Christy Wise, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by sons; Michael D. Wise of Trenton, S.C. and Trapper Ford (Meredith)...

Melinda  Leigh Borst

Melinda Leigh Borst

Sep 20, 2017



Borst – Melinda Leigh Borst, age 55, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday September 20th, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. She is survived by her mother, Ruby Stone Borst; sister, Michele Borst-Nielsen (Gene); nephew, Philip Nielsen; nieces, Krystle Kauhaus, Emileigh Nielsen; uncles and aunts, Alvin and Wanda Shealy, Rick and Jo Burckhalter, Barbara Johnson; and many cousins. She is...

Robert  C Poling

Robert C Poling

Sep 19, 2017

Poling - Robert C. Poling, age 70, son of the late Paul and Esta Mae Fowler Poling, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday September 19th, 2017. He is survived by his brother, Jack Poling. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and special friends. To honor his wishes, there will be no formal service for Mr. Poling...

Annie  M McDaniel

Annie M McDaniel

Sep 18, 2017



McDaniel – Annie M. McDaniel, age 67, entered into eternal rest on Monday September 18th, 2017. She is survived by her mother, Jeanette Rushton Johnson; son, Michael Lee McDaniel; daughter, DeAnna McDaniel; sisters, Benecia Roberson, Angela Enfinger; grandchildren, Aliece and Ronald “Tripp” Duplisea, James Calvin Lee “JC” and Victoria Lynn McDaniel; great grandchild, Conner Humphrey; and godson, Samuel Newman. She...

Alma  Pickens Watkins

Alma Pickens Watkins

Sep 18, 2017



Watkins – Alma Pickens Watkins, age 83, beloved wife of the late Blair Watkins, entered into eternal rest on Monday September 18th, 2017. She is survived by her sons, Brent (Debra) Watkins, Darren (June) Watkins; daughter, Rhonda (Thad) Burelson; sister, Ruth Brown; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. A...

Helen  Powers Cowart

Helen Powers Cowart

Sep 17, 2017



WARRENVILE- Mrs. Helen Powers Cowart, age 89, of Warrenville, S.C., beloved wife of the late Colon Cowart and daughter of the late Arzado Keller and Annie Warren Powers, entered into eternal rest on September 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by her sisters; Mary Nell Beck and Billie Joe Cole. She is survived by a son, Robin Cowart of...

Albert  Earl MCormick

Albert Earl MCormick

Sep 16, 2017



McCormick – Albert Earl McCormick, age 63, of Ruffin NC, entered into eternal rest peacefully at his home on Saturday September 16th, 2017. Mr. McCormick is survived by his sons, James Earl Russell McCormick (Rachel), Dondi McCormick (April); daughters, Stephanie Boyd (Hulitt), Dawn Mathis (Thomas); brother, Russell McCormick (Tori); sister, Diane Glover (James), Eula Mae Shealy, and Patricia Martin; grandchildren,...

Evelyn  Knight Abney

Evelyn Knight Abney

Sep 13, 2017



ABNEY-Ms. Evelyn Knight Abney, age 95, of Warrenville, S.C., wife of the late Wyman Abney and daughter of the late Lester Knight and the late Vera Copeland Knight, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. She is survived by a daughter, Doris (Calvin) Shealey of Graniteville, S.C.; sons, David “Pot” Abney and Benjamin “Ben” (Marvell) Abney both of...

Mary Virginia Randall Cole

Mary Virginia Randall Cole

Sep 11, 2017



COLE-Ms. Mary Virginia Randall Cole, age 87, of Aiken, S.C., wife of the late Roy E. Cole and daughter of the late Lonnie Randall and the late Juanita Courtney Randall, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 11, 2017. She is survived by daughters; Kathy Bussey Steele of Aiken, S.C. and Barbara (Randy) Bussey Heath of New Ellenton, S.C.; a...

Franklin  Ray Turner

Franklin Ray Turner

Sep 6, 2017



Turner – Franklin Ray Turner, age 84, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday September 6th, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Turner is survived by his daughters, Karyn Lee Martin (James Allen), Denise LaRae Mitchell (Emmett), Sheryl Lynn Koon; six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and his precious dog “Angel”. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Reita Bess...