Obituaries

Kathy  Turner Leach

Kathy Turner Leach

Feb 13, 2016

LEACH-Kathy Turner Leach, age 55, of Aiken, S.C., loving wife for 39 years to Gary W. Leach, Jr. and daughter of the late Pope N. Turner, Sr. and the late Virginia Hudson Turner, entered into rest on Saturday, February 13, 2016. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters, Hope Barrs, Kasi Danielle Leach and Lexus Koral Leach...

Jullian "Jake" Lawson Proctor

Jullian "Jake" Lawson Proctor

Feb 12, 2016

PROCTOR-Julian Lawson “Jake” Proctor, age 92, of Augusta, Ga., loving husband of 73 years to Lucille Samples Proctor and son of the late Ira L. Proctor and the late Lana Roberts Proctor, entered into rest on Friday, February 12, 2016. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Alton Abear of Graniteville, S.C.;...

Patricia Ann Smith Gordon

Patricia Ann Smith Gordon

Feb 11, 2016

GORDON-Patricia Ann Smith Gordon, age 63, of Graniteville,, S.C., loving wife of 44 years to Ronnie D. Gordon and daughter of the late Tommie Henry and Oris Dodgen Smith, entered the Church Triumphant on Thursday, February 11, 2016. In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons, Kevin Christopher (Kenlyn) Gordon of Charleston, S.C. and Stephen Patrick Gordon of...

Thomas  M. Sullivan

Thomas M. Sullivan

Feb 10, 2016

SULLIVAN-Thomas M. Sullivan, age 77, of Warrenville, S.C., son of the late Odell T. Sullivan and the late Geddings McDonald Sullivan, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. He is survived by a son, Perry Sullivan of Hephzibah, Georgia; a daughter, Deborah Jones of Warrenville; a brother, Dell Sullivan of Graniteville; a nephew, Robbie Sullivan of Graniteville; nieces, Cindy...

Billy  H. Holley,  Sr.

Billy H. Holley, Sr.

Feb 9, 2016

HOLLEY- Billy H. Holley, Sr., age 86, of Graniteville, S.C., loving husband for 63 years to Sybil Gibson Holley and son of the late Frank E. Holley and the late Marie Jordan Holley, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters; Marie (Mark) Sturkie of Wagener,...

Shirley Jean Kinner Howell

Shirley Jean Kinner Howell

Feb 3, 2016

HOWELL-Mrs. Shirley Jean Kinner Howell, of Aiken, S.C., loving wife of Richard W. “Dick” Howell, Sr. and daughter of the late Ronald Kinner and the late Arluene Busbee Kinner, entered into rest at her residence on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Richard W. Howell, Jr. of Warrenville, S.C.; a daughter,...

Cynthia  Barker Cobb

Cynthia Barker Cobb

Feb 2, 2016

COBB-Mrs. Cynthia Barker Cobb, age 57, of Aiken, S.C., loving wife of Danny Edward Cobb and daughter of the late Noah Thomas Barker and the late Myrtle Williamson Barker, entered into rest at her residence on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sisters, Connie and Darlene Barker and a like-a-son, Michael Maglione...

Linda  Dill Smith

Linda Dill Smith

Jan 30, 2016

SMITH-Linda Dill Smith, age 68, of Aiken, S.C., daughter of the late John W. Dill and the late Margaret Weeks Dill, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, January 30, 2016. She is survived by her son, Tony Chapman of Aiken, S.C.; grandchildren, Bryson Chapman and Travis Henson and her pet dog, Mickey. She was born in Greenville,...

Mattie Lee Hughes Ready

Mattie Lee Hughes Ready

Jan 28, 2016

READY-Mattie Lee Hughes Ready, age 96, of Trenton, S.C., passed away peacefully Thursday, January 28, 2016 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Aiken County on August 17, 1919. She was the daughter of the late James Hughes and Oceola Sullivan Woodward. She was a longtime and oldest member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Aiken....

Frank Hertle,  Jr

Frank Hertle, Jr

Jan 25, 2016

HERTLE-Frank Hertle, Jr., age 83, of Aiken, S.C., son of the late Frank Hertle, Sr. and the Late Gladys Weber Hertle, entered into rest on Monday, January 25, 2016. He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Elmer Taylor of Matawan, New Jersey; a niece, Lisa Lekernec; nephews, Glen Taylor and Alan Taylor. He was born in Red...

Ellen  W. Arthur

Ellen W. Arthur

Jan 20, 2016

ARTHUR-Ellen W. Arthur, age 91, beloved wife of nearly 73 years to Theodore D. Arthur of Warrenville, S.C. and beloved daughter of the late W. P. and Lola Whisenant, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. In addition to her husband, survivors include daughters, Cherry Glisson, Warrenville, and Bonnie (Billy) Goff of Beech Island; grandchildren, David Glisson, Chris Goff...

Frances  Boatwright Turner

Frances Boatwright Turner

Jan 20, 2016

TURNER-Frances Boatwright Turner, age 71, of Langley, S.C., daughter of the late Wilbur Boatwright and the late Ellie Pruitt Boatwright, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. She is survived by a son, Gerald Turner of Warrenville, S.C.; sisters, Joyce Green, Barbara Eidson and Kathleen Neu and a granddaughter, Destinee Turner. She was born in Edgefield, S.C. She was...

James  M. Fields

James M. Fields

Jan 19, 2016

FIELDS-James M. Fields, age 70, of Graniteville, S.C., son of Irene Robinson Hutchinson and the late Henry Fields, Jr, entered into rest at his residence on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. In addition to his mother, he is survived by sons, James “Jimmy” Fields, Jr. of Florida, Russell Fields of Wilmington, N.C., Brian Fields of Graniteville, S.C. and Kevin Fields of...

Audrey Ann Mays Coogler

Audrey Ann Mays Coogler

Jan 19, 2016

Coogler-Audrey Ann Mays Coogler, age 77, of Belvedere, S. C., wife of the late Ezell Coogler, Sr. and daughter of the late Red Mays and the late Willie LaFavor Mays, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Debra C. (Joel) Adams, Betty Jean (Rodney) Duncan of Pelion, S.C., Shirley (Dave) Dorland...

Simmie  B. Christie

Simmie B. Christie

Jan 16, 2016

CHRISTIE- Simmie B. Christie, age 90, of Aiken, S.C., loving husband for 46 years to Barbara Swearingen Christie and son of the late R.W. Christie and the late Rosa Alice Quarles Christie, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 16, 2016. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Wayne Christie of Winston Salem, N.C., Victor (Nancy) Hammond...

Jerry  C. Phillips

Jerry C. Phillips

Jan 10, 2016

PHILLIPS-Jerry C. Phillips, age 56, of Aiken, S.C., loving husband of Patti Ryan Phillips and son of Shirley Turner Phillips and the late Grady “Jack” Phillips, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 10, 2016. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a daughter, Emily Phillips of Aiken, S.C.; a son, Edward (Fei Gao) Phillips of...

Virginia  Hudson Turner

Virginia Hudson Turner

Jan 8, 2016

TURNER-Virginia Hudson Turner, age 82, of Aiken, S.C., widow of the late Pope N. Turner, Sr. and daughter of the late Murray Hudson and the late Cora Johnson Hudson, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 8, 2016. She is survived by sons, Pope N. Turner, Jr. and Christopher A. Turner both of Aiken, S.C.; daughters, Kathy Turner Leach of...

Jan  Ruff Sizemore

Jan Ruff Sizemore

Jan 7, 2016

SIZEMORE-Mrs. Jan Ruff Sizemore, of Gloverville, S.C., loving wife of Terry Sizemore and daughter of Samuel Jacob Ruff and the late Grace Attaway Ruff, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 7, 2016. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Herrin (Joe Sarmento) Walker of Charleston, S.C.; a sister, Kim (Randy) Bradfield of Prosperity, S.C.;...

Landis  Efird Johnson

Landis Efird Johnson

Jan 7, 2016

JOHNSON-Landis Efird Johnson of Vaucluse, S.C., wife of the late Lloyd W. Johnson and daughter of Avis Booth Efird and the late John W. Efird, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 7, 2016. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son, Efird (Marcie H.) Johnson of New Holland, S.C.; a sister, Johnnie Ann Efird of Graniteville,...

Frances  Turner McGahee

Frances Turner McGahee

Jan 5, 2016

McGahee-Frances Turner McGahee, age 80, of Aiken, S.C., wife of the late Heber Eben McGahee and daughter of the late James William Turner and the late Vera Davis Turner, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. She is survived by sons, James Eben McGahee of Aiken, S.C. and Howard Dean McGahee of Ocala, Florida; daughter, Vera McGahee New;...