Obituaries
Donna Paulette Williams Parker
Mar 20, 2026
Mrs. Donna Paulette Williams Parker, 67, entered into rest at her home surrounded by her family on Friday March 20, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Geneva Williams; and brother Jack Williams Jr.
She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Ted Michael Parker; son, Shannon Michael Parker; daughter Jessica Marie Parker Hammett; and grandchildren,...
Irene Kniphfer Parrish
Mar 19, 2026
Mrs. Irene Kniphfer Parrish, age 90, entered into rest on Thursday March 19, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Bobby L. Parrish.
She is survived by her loving children, Russ (Myra) Parrish and Becky Parrish Cole; grandchildren, Kevin (Lara) Brown, Claye (Catherine) Mack, Amanda Booth, Ray (Julie) Parrish, Jeff (Lene) Cole, Madison Parrish Holley,...
Jodi Cobb James
Mar 15, 2026
Ms. Jodi Cobb James, 66, of North Augusta, South Carolina, entered into rest on Sunday March 15, 2026.
Born to the late Benjamin Cobb and Reita Posey Cobb, Jodi was a lifelong resident of the Graniteville area and a woman whose life was centered around faith, family, and the simple joys that brought her happiness.
Jodi was a member of First Baptist...
James A. "Jim" Carpenter, Jr.
Mar 11, 2026
Jim Carpenter, born February 16, 1934, passed away on Wednesday March 11, 2026 after a remarkable life devoted to family, faith, and community.
Jim grew up in Graniteville, South Carolina, where he was class president of Graniteville High School and captain of the basketball team. A gifted athlete, he also received college football scholarship offers, played a season in the Detroit...
Anna P. Lott
Mar 9, 2026
Anna Pearl McCarty Lott (June 18, 1926-March 5, 2026)
Anna was born in 1926 in rural Saluda County near Batesburg, S.C. youngest child of Cassandra (Cassie) Goff and Middleton (Mid) McCarty. She is pre-deceased by her spouse of 64 years, J.M. Lott, by her brother, Paul, three sisters; Ruth, Rosa Lee, and Inez as well as two half-sisters; Eva and Elsie....
Terrence Burton "Burt" Johnson
Mar 9, 2026
Mr. Terrence Burton "Burt" Johnson, age 53, entered into rest on Monday March 9, 2026.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Beth Ennis Johnson; son Brett (Samantha) Johnson; mother Ann Epperly Johnson; brothers Gerald (Sherry) Johnson, Russ (Carmen) Johnson; sister Sonya (Phillip) Napier; grandson Rory Myles Johnson; special niece Maci Johnson; niece Dawn (Allen) Fulmer; nephew John Caleb...
Wallace Frank Hancock
Mar 8, 2026
Mr. Wallace Frank Hancock, age 75, beloved husband of 57 years to Mrs. Stella K. Hancock, entered into rest on Sunday March 8, 2026, at his home in Newberry, SC.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his three sons, Hayward (Cindy) Hancock, Charles Hancock, Tony (Amee) Hancock; eleven grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and a brother, Herman Hancock.
He is...
Michael William Usry
Mar 7, 2026
Mr. Michael William Usry, age 56, entered into rest on Saturday March 7, 2026.
He is survived by his mother Frances Hutto Jordan; son, Easton Lee Scott Usry; daughters, Raegan Annaleise Usry, Charlotte Marie Usry; special companion, Ava Catherine Barron brothers, Rodney Dale Payton, Barry Gene Payton, Kris O'Neil Usry, Ronald Jordan (Kelli), Donald Jordan (Cheryl), Jake Jordan; and nephews, Brock...
Robert Francis "Frankie" Merkle
Mar 6, 2026
Mr. Robert Francis "Frankie" Merkle, age 49, entered into rest on Friday March 6, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his mother, Linda Williamson; father, John Robert Merkle (Melanie Stephan); siblings, Joseph "Joey" Patsourakos (Tina), Jennifer Merkle Freeman, Stacey Stead, Amanda Merkle Boatwright (Brad), Michael Williamson (Kimberly Lowe), Russell "Rusty" Williamson (Kimberly); and Emily Stephan; sons, Robert "Robbie"...
Brenda McDaniel Fulmer
Mar 6, 2026
Brenda McDaniel Fulmer, age 85, beloved wife of 35 years to the late Carl E. Fulmer, went home to be with her Lord on Friday March 6, 2026.
She is survived by her son, Danny McDaniel; daughters, Deborah Roberts (Ed), Donna Hutto; granddaughter, Rebekah Inman (Justin); great granddaughter, Emma Sonet Inman; brothers, John McDaniel, Earl Wessinger; and sisters, Teresa Green, Susan...
Brenda Franklin
Mar 4, 2026
AIKEN, SC – Brenda P. Franklin, 82, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, Brenda was the daughter of the late Homer and Jennie Perry. She graduated from Aiken High School and spent many years working at Holmes Jewelers and Floyd & Green Jewelers. In her later years, she dedicated herself...
Bret Anthony Porter
Mar 2, 2026
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Mr. Bret Anthony Porter, age 55, entered into rest on Monday March 2, 2026.
He is survived by his son, Andrew Porter; long-time companion Loree Roberts; father, Rick A. (Debbie) Porter; sister, Tiffany (Robert) Gaboriault; and brother, Craig Anthony Porter.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Sylvia Bounds.
Mr. Porter was a Paramedic with Aiken County...
Billy Ray "Hawk" Hawkins, Jr.
Mar 2, 2026
Mr. Billy Ray "Hawk" Hawkins, Jr, age 75, beloved husband to the late Mary Linda Franklin Hawkins, entered into rest on Monday March 2, 2026.
He is survived by his son, Billy Ray Hawkins, III (Amanda); grandchildren, Dakoda Hawkins, Jeremiah Hawkins, Cori Durfee, Cheyenne Durfee, Cassie Barnes; great grandchildren, Shelby Hawkins, Raleigh Mae Hawkins; and sisters, Sandra H. Greene (the late,...
John "Buddy" Wise
Feb 28, 2026
John K. "Buddy" Wise, age 94, loving husband of 62 years to the late Joenette Hadden Wise and son of the late John T. Wise and the late Mabel Barker Wise, entered into rest on Saturday, February 28, 2026. He is survived by daughters, Carol (Timothy) Taylor and Connie (the late Mark) Nixon, both of Aiken, S.C., seven grandchildren, seven...
Ida P. "Molly" Rhoden
Feb 27, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ida P. "Molly" Rhoden, age 79, of Aiken, South Carolina, who passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026.
Born on October 3, 1946, in Aiken County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Percy Pou and Carrie Pou.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Cecil Rhoden; her son,...
Louise W. Hutto
Feb 25, 2026
Mrs. Louise Widener Hutto, age 94, beloved wife of 66 years to the late Joe A. Hutto, entered into rest, at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday February 25, 2026.
She is survived by her children, Barbara (Carl) Schmidt, Sharon Cockrell, Jerry L. (Martha) Hutto, Barry (Maura) Hutto; many grandchildren, great grandchildren; three great-great grandsons and a great-great granddaughter on...
Barbara Ann Farmer
Feb 16, 2026
Barbara Ann Little Farmer, age 81, entered into rest on Monday, February 16, 2026.
She was a devoted mother and will be lovingly remembered by her children: Lisa Hancock (the late Michael), Roseann Baughman, Henry Carlin (Amber), and Heather Crowder (Foster), whom she entrusted and treasured as her own son.
Barbara Ann is also survived by her beloved siblings, Eddie Little (the...
Howard "Bubba" Collins
Feb 15, 2026
Howard “Bubba” Collins, age 79, passed away on February 15, 2026. He was born on November 16, 1946, in Langley, SC and lived in Warrenville, SC when not traveling for work.
Bubba spent many years working in construction on various projects from nuclear power plants to bridges over the Mississippi River. He took pride in honest work and the structures he...
Marsha L. Sizemore
Feb 15, 2026
Marsha Lucille Sizemore, age 77, wife of the late Buddy Sizemore, entered into rest on Sunday February 15, 2026.
She is survived by her son Charles (Sharon) Moore; daughter, Beth Moore; grandson, Ryan (Eva) Moore; great grandchildren, Luna and Eliana Moore; brothers, Rodney (Glenda) Huckabee, Joey (Mildred) Huckabee; sister, Crystal (Don) Rice; and many cousins.
In addition to her husband she is...
Cora Catherine Williams
Feb 14, 2026
Mrs. Cora Catherine Williams, 91, entered into rest on Saturday February 14, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Haywood Williams; parents Leonard and Grace Taylor; daughter-in-law, Sheryl Gregory; and 4 sisters.
She is survived by her children, Charles Gregory, Jerry (Emily) Gregory, Linda Barbee, Dean (Barbara) Gregory, Lisa (Steve) Granto; brother, Leonard “Junior” Taylor; sisters,...
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