Obituaries

James  M. Duncan

James M. Duncan

Jul 2, 2016

DUNCAN-James M. Duncan, age 60, of Aiken, S.C., husband of the late Diane Derrick Duncan and son of the late Everette T. Duncan and the late Mary Berry Duncan, entered into rest at Aiken Regional Medical Center on Saturday, July 2, 2016. He is survived by a stepson, Donny Holsonback; a daughter, Jennifer Rose (Sam) Duncan; five grandchildren; his brothers,...

George  R. Cato

George R. Cato

Jul 2, 2016

CATO-George R. Cato, age 64, of Aiken, S.C., loving husband for eighteen years to Joyce A. Snipes Cato and son of the late James H. Cato and the late Bertha Randall Cato, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 2, 2016. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Todd (Jennifer) Hutto of North Augusta, S.C.; daughters,...

Annie Busbee, Heath Moore

Annie Busbee, Heath Moore

Jun 30, 2016

MOORE-Annie Busbee Heath Moore, age 95, of Jay, Florida, formerly of Aiken County, S. C., daughter of the late Simon and Matilda Kneece Busbee, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 30, 2016. She is survived by her children: Charles T. (Marie) Heath, Sr., Redmond Q. (Frances) Heath, Shelvia Heath (Curtis) Beard all of Aiken, S.C., Harvey E. Heath of...

Marion "Anne" Clark Holloway

Marion "Anne" Clark Holloway

Jun 21, 2016

HOLLOWAY-Mrs. Marion “Anne” Clark Holloway, age 76, of Aiken, S.C., loving wife of Ernest “Leon” Holloway and daughter of the late Marion “Mickie” Clark and the late Eva Crouch Clark, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters, Kimberli Allen, Sheryl Burke and Brandi Holloway; a...

Wayne  E. Gay,  Jr

Wayne E. Gay, Jr

Jun 21, 2016

GAY-Wayne E. Gay, Jr., age 51, of Warrenville, S.C., loving husband of Sharlea Silas Gay and son of Wayne E. Gay, Sr. and the late Nellie Ruth Jordan, entered into rest in Houston, Texas on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by daughters, Madison Lucas of Chester, Ga. and Angel Gay of...

James  Irvin Summer

James Irvin Summer

Jun 11, 2016

SUMMER-James Irvin Summer, age 75, of Aiken, S.C., loving husband for nine wonderful years to Laurel Perry Summer and son of the late Clarence Summer and the late Annie Timmerman Summer, entered into eternal rest at his residence, Saturday morning, June 11, 2016. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Todd (Georgianne) Summer of Aiken, S.C.;...

Herman  W. Parker

Herman W. Parker

Jun 11, 2016

PARKER-Herman W. Parker, age 89, of St. John’s Towers, Augusta, Ga., beloved husband of 69 years to Esther Mae Reese Parker and son of the late Luther C. Parker and the late Mozelle Johnson Parker, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 11, 2016. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Ronnie (Brenda) Parker of Graniteville, S.C....

Jacqueline  Posey Asbelle

Jacqueline Posey Asbelle

Jun 7, 2016

ASBELLE-Mrs. Jacqueline Posey Asbelle, age 83 of Graniteville, S.C., loving wife of 65 years to Charles T. Asbelle and daughter of the late Arthur Lee Posey, Sr. and the late Mozelle Langley Posey, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Christiann Asbelle of Graniteville, S.C.; sons, Charles...

Lillie Mae Sanders Mays

Lillie Mae Sanders Mays

Jun 2, 2016

MAYS-Lillie Mae Sanders Mays, age 87, of Gloverville, S.C., daughter of the late Bennie Sanders and the late Bernice Clark Briggs, entered into rest at her residence on Thursday, June 2, 2016. She is survived by a son, Raymond Baker, Jr. of Madison, Alabama; daughters, Carol Eustace and Joan Spradley both of Gloverville, S.C.; a brother, Jackie Sanders of Graniteville,...

Beverly  Simons McElwee

Beverly Simons McElwee

May 26, 2016

McELWEE-Beverly Simons McElwee, age 71, of West Columbia, S.C., formerly of Aiken County, S.C., entered into rest at her granddaughter’s residence in North Augusta, S.C., on Thursday, May 26, 2016. She is survived by daughters, Robin (John) Arthur and Kimberly (Wayne) Whisenant; sons, Darrell (Katherine) McElwee and Michael (Joy) McElwee; a brother, Michael Simons; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren....

Eddie  Robert Hewitt

Eddie Robert Hewitt

May 23, 2016

HEWITT-Eddie Robert Hewitt, age 73, of Augusta, Ga., loving husband of Winnie Davenport Hewitt and son of the late Purvis J. Hewitt and the late Mildred McCarty Hewitt entered into rest at University Hospital on Monday, May 23, 2016. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Sandra H. Wright and Lura Hewitt; sons, Eddie Robert Hewitt, Jr.;...

Gertrude  Ready Sheppard

Gertrude Ready Sheppard

May 22, 2016

SHEPPARD-Gertrude Ready Sheppard, age 90, of Aiken, S. C., wife of the late William Sheppard and daughter of the late Willie Ward Ready and the late Bonnie Owens Ready, entered into rest at her residence on Sunday, May 22, 2016. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Patricia Sheppard of Trenton, S. C. and a brother, Lewis...

Kenneth  T. Horres

Kenneth T. Horres

May 20, 2016

HORRES-Kenneth Turner Horres, age 89, of Aiken, S.C., loving husband for 66 wonderful years to Merilyn Carroll Horres and son of the late Joseph Horres and the late Edna McCather Horres, entered into rest on Friday, May 20, 2016. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Kenneth A.“Artie” (Susan) Horres of Aiken, S.C.; daughters, Connie (Mike)...

Jackie Widener

Jackie Widener

May 20, 2016

WIDENER-Mr. Jackie Leon Widener, age 67, of Graniteville, S.C., loving husband of Ludie Patricia Black Widener and son of the late Leon L. Widener and the late Jesse Loraine Berry Widener, entered into rest on Friday, May 20, 2016. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Dana Yonce of Graniteville, S.C.; a sister and brother-in-law, Tina...

Jackie  Leon Widener

Jackie Leon Widener

May 20, 2016

WIDENER-Mr. Jackie Leon Widener, age 67, of Graniteville, S.C., loving husband of Ludie Patricia Black Widener and son of the late Leon L. Widener and the late Jesse Loraine Berry Widener, entered into rest on Friday, May 20, 2016. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Dana Yonce of Graniteville, S.C.; a sister and brother-in-law, Tina...

Austin  R. Rollins

Austin R. Rollins

May 19, 2016

ROLLINS- Austin R. Rollins, age 79, of Aiken, S.C., Son of the late Paul and Louise Rollins, entered into eternal rest on Thursday May 19th, 2016 at his home. Mr. Rollins was survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Roland A. and Nancy Rollins; a daughter and son-in-law Robyn A. and Derwin Hunt; brothers and sisters-in-law, Wiley (Mary) Rollins, Robert P....

Doris  Williams Johnson

Doris Williams Johnson

May 18, 2016

JOHNSON- Doris Williams Johnson, age 90, of Graniteville, S.C., wife of the late Thomas F. Johnson & daughter of the late Jack Williams, Sr. and the late Addie Lazar Williams, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. She is survived by a son, Kenneth Johnson of Graniteville, S. C.; a daughter, Jackie Johnson Stong of Texas; a daughter-in-law, Becky...

Mary  Spradley Maroney

Mary Spradley Maroney

May 18, 2016

MARONEY- Mary L. Spradley Maroney, age 75, of Warrenville, S.C., daughter of the late X. L. Spradley and the late Alafair Maroney Spradley, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. She is survived by daughters, Angela Maroney of Gilbert, S.C. and Michelle Roberson of Clearwater, S.C.; sons, Sammy (Shirley) Maroney of Warrenville, S.C., Dickie (Glennette) Maroney of Pelion, S.C....

Shirley  Smith Jones

Shirley Smith Jones

May 16, 2016

JONES-Mrs. Shirley Smith Jones, age 77, of Augusta, Ga., loving wife of David Harvey Jones and daughter of the late Robert Gordon Smith and the late Louise Taylor Smith, entered into rest at her residence on Monday, May 16, 2016. In addition to her husband, David, she is survived by brothers Buddy (Vicki) Smith of Aiken, S.C. and Rob F....

Bruce  A. Herring

Bruce A. Herring

May 16, 2016

HERRING-Bruce Herring, age 72 of Graniteville, S.C., loving husband for 51 years to Emma Ruth Yonn Herring and son of the late Wilson Herring and Laura Allenwood Herring, entered into rest at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center on Monday, May 16, 2016. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Rex A. (Cyndi) Herring; daughter, Laurie (Glenn)...