Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Michael Thomas "Tommy" Kaney,  Sr.

Michael Thomas "Tommy" Kaney, Sr.

Apr 1, 2017



Kaney – Michael Thomas “Tommy” Kaney, Sr., age 66, beloved husband to the late Gladys Louise “Lu Lu” Kaney, and son of the late Otto D., Sr. and Annie Bilton Kaney, passed away at his residence Saturday April 1st, 2017. He is survived by his son; Michael Thomas Kaney, Jr. (Jimmy Hughes), daughter; Gwendolyn Kaney (Steve McCormick), sister; Thelma Cain...

Beatrice Pope Spence Taylor

Beatrice Pope Spence Taylor

Mar 30, 2017



Taylor - Mrs. Beatrice Pope Spence Taylor, 93, of Gloverville, SC joined with the choirs of Angels rejoicing with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Optim Medical Center in Millen, on Thursday evening, March 30, 2017. Beatrice is the daughter of the late Tom A. and Lottie Mae (Bennett) Pope, and stepmother the late Clair Bell (Glisson) Pope. She...

Raymond  W. Phillips

Raymond W. Phillips

Mar 29, 2017



PHILLIPS-Raymond W. Phillips, age 89, of Aiken, S.C., loving husband for 65 years to Nina Cooper Phillips and son of the late Walter R. Phillips and the late Irene Hubbs Phillips, entered into rest and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters; Sandra (Gerald)...

Charles  L. Barrett

Charles L. Barrett

Mar 29, 2017

Barrett – Charles L. Barrett, age 55, beloved husband to Carol Schmude Barrett, and son of the late Andrew L. Barrett, Sr., and Joann Taylor, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday March 29th, 2017 at his residence. In addition to his wife he is survived by his son; David (Allison) Barrett, daughters; Jennifer Barrett and Stephanie (Will) Ramirez, brother; Andrew...

Nancy C. Jackson Porter

Nancy C. Jackson Porter

Mar 27, 2017

PORTER-Mrs. Nancy C. Jackson Porter, age 80, of Warrenville, S.C., loving wife for 64 years and five days to Ray F. Porter, Sr. and daughter of the late Edward O. and Lucille Smith Jackson, entered into rest on Monday, March 27, 2017. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters: Sheryl (Randy) Wood of Aiken, S.C., Vicki (Robert)...

Ronald  Charles Gregory

Ronald Charles Gregory

Mar 24, 2017



Gregory – Ronald Charles Gregory, age 73, husband of the late Janice Sue Williams Gregory, and son of the late Oran and Martha Peterson Gregory, entered into eternal rest on Friday March 24th, 2017. He is survived by his sons; Roy Gregory, Carl (Aye Misan) Gregory, daughter; Kimberly (Steven) Strother, brother; Richard Gregory, sister; Arleen Stevens, and two grandchildren. He...

Alberta Rodgers Jackson Hayes Bledsoe

Alberta Rodgers Jackson Hayes Bledsoe

Mar 20, 2017



JACKSON-Mrs. Alberta Rodgers Jackson Hayes Bledsoe, age 87, of Aiken, S.C., went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 20, 2017. A lifelong resident of Aiken County, Mrs. Bledsoe was the daughter of the late Rufus H. and Willie Plunkett Rodgers. She was the widow of her loving husband, the late Joe Tracy Bledsoe. She is survived by her...

Theresa "Eise" Louise Cole

Theresa "Eise" Louise Cole

Mar 20, 2017



Cole – Theresa Louise Cole, age 60, daughter of the late Mervin and Betty Jean Blackwell Cawley, entered into eternal rest on Monday March 20th, 2017. She is survived by daughters; Sheri Arthur, Katie (Roy) McGee, brother; James M. Cawley, sisters; Patricia Cawley, Margaret Lowe, and Terry (Leroy) Smith, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. In addition to her...