Obituaries

Eleanor  Barton mcCarter

Eleanor Barton mcCarter

Jan 9, 2015

McCarter-Eleanor Barton McCarter, age 74, of Graniteville, S.C., daughter of the late Jessie Raymond and the late Savillah Green Barton, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 9, 2015. She is survived by her cousin and caregiver, Suzanne West of Aiken, S.C.; an uncle, Lewis Ready of Graniteville, S.C. and a number of cousins. She was born in Augusta, Ga....

Vernon  S. Boyd

Vernon S. Boyd

Jan 5, 2015

BOYD-Mr. Vernon S. “Podge” Boyd, age 80, of Aiken, S.C., loving husband of Joyce Carpenter Boyd and son of the late John Avery Boyd, Sr. and the late Birtie Rogers Boyd, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 5, 2015. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Eloise (Mark) Carroll of Williston, S.C., Deborah (Bill) McConnell of...

Douglas  Randall Counts

Douglas Randall Counts

Jan 3, 2015

COUNTS-Mr. D. Randall Counts, age 53 of North Augusta, S.C., loving son of Evelyn Bragg Counts and the late Emory Levert Counts, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 3, 2015. In addition to his mother, he is survived by sisters, Elaine Tibbit of North Augusta, S.C., Margaret Campos of Beech Island, S.C. and Anne (Kenneth) Boutwell of North Augusta,...

Jerry  J. Lane

Jerry J. Lane

Jan 3, 2015

LANE-Mr. Jerry J. Lane, Jr., age 45, of Aiken, S.C., loving son of Jerry J. Lane, Sr. and Cathy (Monty) Murrell, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 3, 2015. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Luke and Adine Corley; a sister, Brandi (Rick) Davis; stepsisters, Gwen (Jimmy) Reese and Lisa (Ted) Busbee; stepbrother,...

Andrew  Andy Anderson

Andrew Andy Anderson

Dec 30, 2014

ANDERSON-Andrew “Andy” Anderson, age 29, of Monetta, S.C., loving son of Jeffery Anderson and Patricia Ann Brunner Worgan, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his companion, Jennifer Nesbitt; a son, Tyler Anderson; daughters, Hailey Anderson and Kaylee Anderson all of Monetta, S.C.; brothers, Jeffery Anderson, Jr. of Pennsylvania, David...

Dorothy  Johnson Blackwell

Dorothy Johnson Blackwell

Dec 29, 2014

BLACKWELL- Dorothy E. Johnson Blackwell, age 83, of Graniteville, S.C., wife of the late John J. Blackwell, Sr. and daughter of the late Albert Leon Johnson and the late Bertha Coleman Johnson, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, December 29, 2014. She is survived by a daughter, Debora (Ricky) Williams; sons, Lee Roy (Patricia) Blackwell and John...

Stephen  J. Yanak

Stephen J. Yanak

Dec 29, 2014

YANAK-Mr. Stephen J. Yanak, age 73, of Aiken, S.C., loving husband of Leah Yarnell Yanak and son of the late Stephen A. Yanak and the late Julia Dobrovolski Yanak, entered into rest on Monday, December 29, 2014. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Stephen J. Yanak of Augusta, Ga., James R. Yanak of Texas and Gerald...

Robert  D. Widener

Robert D. Widener

Dec 29, 2014

OBITWIDENER – Robert D. Widener, age 69, of North Augusta, S.C., husband of the late Marilyn B.Widener and son of the late Albert Widener and Lila Seigler Widener, entered into rest on Monday, December 29, 2014. He is survived by a daughter, Adrianne W. Coyler of Jacksonville, Florida; a son, Justin Boone of Tulsa, Oklahoma; sisters, Minnie Mae W. Boyd...

Edward  Nelson Johnson,  Sr

Edward Nelson Johnson, Sr

Dec 24, 2014

JOHNSON-Mr. Edward Nelson Johnson, Sr., age 84, of Graniteville, S.C. , loving husband for 61 years to Mary Ellen Leopard Johnson, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at his residence. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Steve (Candy) Johnson of Wilmington, N.C., Bruce Johnson and Eric (Jeana) Johnson both of Graniteville; three sisters,...

Craig  "Joe" Buff,  Jr.

Craig "Joe" Buff, Jr.

Dec 24, 2014

BUFF-Mr. Craig “Joe” Buff, Jr. of Windsor, S.C, age 70, son of the late Craig Buff, Sr. and the late Nazeie Mae Mills Buff, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 24, 2014. He is survived his two sisters, Janelle Vroman of Aiken, S.C. and Enneree Visintianer of Mt. Carmel, PA. and a brother, William “Billy” Buff of Windsor, S.C. He...

Ruth  Rollins Cooper

Ruth Rollins Cooper

Dec 23, 2014

COOPER-Mrs. Ruth Rollins Cooper, age 86 of Aiken, S.C., loving wife of Alfred G. “Al” Cooper and daughter of the late Arthur Rollins and the late Lillian Johnson Rollins, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. In addition to her husband of 53 years, she is survived by a son, Alfred G. “Sandy” (Lisa) Cooper, Jr. of Augusta, Ga.;...

Odessa  Chamberlain Richardson

Odessa Chamberlain Richardson

Dec 21, 2014

RICHARDSON- Odessa Chamberlain Richardson, age 83, of Graniteville, S.C., wife of the late Paul L. Richardson and daughter of the late Wiley Chamberlain and the late Mabel Walls Chamberlain entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 21, 2014. She is survived by a daughter, Paula Campbell; a son, Harold Campbell both of Graniteville, S.C.; grandchildren, Stacey (Paul) Locklair and Kevin...

Catherine  N. Cooper

Catherine N. Cooper

Dec 15, 2014

COOPER-Catherine N. Cooper, age 62, of Aiken, S.C, passed away on December 15, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 6, 1952 to the late James M. and Catherine S. Nappier of Gloverville, S.C. She was retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglas of Aiken. Catherine is survived by her husband of 35 years, C. Rodney...

Judy  Wall Yarzebinski

Judy Wall Yarzebinski

Dec 15, 2014

YARZEBINSKI-Judy Wall Yarzebinski, age 58, of Warrenville, S.C., wife of the late Johnnie D. Yarzebinski and daughter of Sara Ann Johnson Wall of Warrenville and the late Gregg D. Wall, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, December 15, 2014. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a daughter, Meggan Williamson of Warrenville; sons, Ervin A....

Mary  Pardue Whitaker

Mary Pardue Whitaker

Dec 15, 2014

WHITAKER-Mary Pardue Whitaker, age 66, of Jackson, S.C., wife of the late Charles O’Neil Whitaker and daughter of the late Foster Manley Pardue and the late Mattie Mae Henry Pardue, entered into rest on Monday, December 15, 2014. She is survived by a daughter, Donna Fletcher of Beech Island, S.C.; sons, Robert Eugene Boozer of Newberry, S.C. and Robert Eugene...

Barbara, angela Lewis Fields

Barbara, angela Lewis Fields

Dec 15, 2014

FIELDS-Barbara Angela Lewis Fields, age 41, of Graniteville, S.C., loving daughter of Clifford D. Lewis and Karen Cook Lewis of Graniteville, S.C., entered into rest on Monday, December 15, 2014. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a son, Austin Dale Fields; sisters, Michelle McLeod of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. and Annette Rushton of Graniteville; a brother, Dale Lewis...

Thomas  C.. Callas

Thomas C.. Callas

Dec 14, 2014

CALLAS-Thomas C. Callas, age 73, of Langley, S.C., loving husband of Catherine Beard Callas and son of the late Charles Callas and the late Katherine Lake Callas, entered into rest on Sunday, December 14, 2014. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Tina Randall; a son, David Callas and a brother, Roger Allen Clements, Jr. He...

Jason William, "Bookie" Wood

Jason William, "Bookie" Wood

Dec 10, 2014

WOOD-Jason William “Bookie” Wood, age 21, of New Ellenton, S.C., loving son of Jimmy Dwayne Wood and Lisa Ann Faircloth Wood, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Ruby Lavale Faircloth and Russell Faircloth; paternal grandmother, Diane McLeod; step-grandfather, Mack McLeod; brother, Justin (Haley) Wood of New...

Marilyn E. Peavy Rich

Marilyn E. Peavy Rich

Dec 9, 2014

RICH-Marilyn E. Peavy Rich, age 77, of Aiken, S.C., wife of the late John J. Rich, Sr. and daughter of the late John V. Peavy and the late Lilly Bell Cooper Peavy, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. She is survived by daughters, Jeannie (Theron) Burroughs of Gallivants Ferry, S.C., Saretta Mishoe of Mullins, S.C. and Becky...

Leroy  K. Kneece

Leroy K. Kneece

Dec 6, 2014

KNEECE-Leroy K. Kneece, age 50, of Trenton, S.C., loving husband for 30 wonderful years to Carla Johnson Kneece and son of Shirley Jones Kneece of Vaucluse, S.C. and the late Clifton Kneece, entered into rest on Saturday, December 6, 2014. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his father and mother-in-law, Carl and Patricia Johnson of...