Obituaries

Angela Denise Wilson Johnson

Angela Denise Wilson Johnson

Jul 2, 2017



Johnson – Angela Denise Wilson Johnson, age 49, entered into eternal rest on Monday July 2nd, 2017. She is survived by her husband; Craig Michael Johnson, father and step mother; Danny and Sherri Wilson, mother; Cynthia Diane Martin, brother; Avery Wilson, sisters; Dana Michelle Cadiere (Thomas), Brandi Carpenter (Stanley), grandson; Michael Vance Browning, nieces; Allysa Carpenter, Cori Cadiere, nephews; Hunter...

Donald  R Williams

Donald R Williams

Jul 2, 2017



WILLIAMS-Donald R. Williams, age 70, of Graniteville, S.C., entered into rest peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2017, surrounded by all of his close family members. Born in and a lifelong resident of Aiken County, he was the son of the late Jack and Elnora Williams. During his working years, he worked at the Graniteville Company and Plant Erquhart (SCE&G) in...

Betty  New Booth

Betty New Booth

Jul 1, 2017



BOOTH-Betty New Booth, age 83 of Aiken, S.C., widow of James T. Booth and daughter of the late Darling New and the late Margie Powell New, entered into eternal rest at her daughter’s residence on Saturday, July 1, 2017. She is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Sanders of Aiken, S.C.; a sister, Patsy Cloutier of Biloxi, Mississippi; grandchildren, Randy Gay...

Roger  D Riggs

Roger D Riggs

Jun 30, 2017



RIGGS-Roger D. Riggs, age 73, of Trenton, S.C., loving husband for 57 years to Jeanette Medlock Riggs and son of the late Alvin Riggs and the late Dovie Ree Yaun Riggs, entered into rest at the University Hospital on Friday, June 30, 2017. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters; Cheryl (Steven) Fox of Aiken, S.C., Donna...

Joseph  Edward Willard,  Sr.

Joseph Edward Willard, Sr.

Jun 30, 2017

Willard - Joseph Edward Willard, Sr., age 53, entered into eternal rest on Friday June 30th, 2017 at is residence in Bath SC. He is survived by his companion of 15 years Pam Snyder Turner, mother; Matilda Ann Robinson (step father- Jason Robinson), father; Charles Edward Willard, sons; Joseph Edward DeRemigio (Ruby), Jonathan Willard (Melissa), Justin Coty Hall (Serena, daughters;...

Dolores  Lovett Wallace

Dolores Lovett Wallace

Jun 30, 2017

Wallace – Dolores Lovett Wallace, age 73, entered into eternal rest on Friday June 30th, 2017. She is survived by her son; Mike Wallace (Susan), Graniteville SC, father; Quentin “Ted” Roosevelt Lovett, grandchildren; Katelyn Wallace Hughes, Easley SC, Sarah-Ashley Wallace, Graniteville SC, Summer Travis, California, Nathan Travis, Edgefield, and a great grandchild; River Hughes. She is preceded in death by...

Regina  Warren Jensen

Regina Warren Jensen

Jun 29, 2017

JENSEN-Regina Warren Jensen, age 91, of North Augusta, S.C., loving wife for 26 years to Willard “Bill” Jensen and daughter of the late Kibbie Joe Warren and the late Anna Oza Powers Warren, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 29, 2017. She is survived by her daughters; Johnnie Faye Parker, Billie Jean Nobles, Rona Joe Stephens and Mae Will...

Rodney  Lee Widener

Rodney Lee Widener

Jun 29, 2017



Widener – Rodney Lee Widener, age 45, beloved husband to Carla Usry Widener, and son of Jerry and Linda Widener, entered into eternal rest on Thursday June 29th, 2017. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his daughter; Taylor W. Hughes (Tyler), brother; Randy Widener (Sandy) and a niece; Lauren Widener. He was an operator for...

Herman  "Yogi" Kinchen,  Jr.

Herman "Yogi" Kinchen, Jr.

Jun 24, 2017

Kinchen - Herman Kinchen, Jr, age 49, better known as "Yogi", entered into eternal rest on Saturday June 24th, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Kinchen is survived by his wife; Tina E. Kinchen, sisters; Carla Jean (Gene) Hightower, and Janet K. Simpson, and parents; Mr. Herman Kinchen, Sr. and Gloria Frost Holley. He had a great love for his family...

Marvin  W. Hancock

Marvin W. Hancock

Jun 21, 2017



Hancock-Marvin W. Hancock, age 86, of Aiken, S.C., loving husband of Peggy Baughman Hancock and son of the late Frank Hancock, Sr. and the late Myrtis Turner Hancock, entered into rest with his family by side, at his residence on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Phillip W. (Reanne) Hancock; a...

Dr. Rev. Wilma Anaweise Porterfield McClain

Dr. Rev. Wilma Anaweise Porterfield McClain

Jun 17, 2017



McClain- Dr. Rev. Wilma Anaweise Porterfield McClain, age 69, of Graniteville, S. C., entered into eternal rest, after a long battle with cancer, on Saturday, June 17, 2017. She is survived by a daughter, Donna Lynn (Lee) Duvall of Graniteville, S.C.; grandchildren, Melanie and Dana DuVall; a sister, Linda Jones of Langley, S.C. and her best friend/like a sister, Sherril...

Heyward  M Lott

Heyward M Lott

Jun 12, 2017



LOTT-Heyward M. Lott, age 91, of Aiken, S.C., widower of Lois Willis Lott and son of the late Willie E. Lott and the late Ruby Lott Lott, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 12, 2017. He is survived by a brother, Willie Lott of Jacksonville, FL.; daughters-in-law, Cheryl Wood of Altha, FL. And Linda (Richard) Dean of Warrenville, S.C.;...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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...