Obituaries
Melvin Dean Scott
Aug 6, 2025
Mr. Melvin Dean Scott Sr., 66, entered into rest on Wednesday August 6, 2025 surrounded by his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lee Roy and Dorothy Scott; brother, Lee Roy Scott Jr.; sisters, Nora Gonzales, Peggy Call; and Wanda Alumbaugh.
He is survived by his daughter, Casey (Shane) Welcher; son, Melvin Scott Jr.; brother Jamie (Wendy) Scott; grandchildren,...
Ruby Savannah Doolittle (Freeman)
Aug 6, 2025
Mrs. Ruby Savannah Doolittle (Freeman), 94, entered into rest on Wednesday August 6, 2025 surrounded by her family.
She is preceded in death by her first husband Harold Freeman; parents, Fred and Beulah Wall; and grandson Scottie White.
She is survived by her husband, David Doolittle; sister, Shirley Hill; daughters, Yvonne Matthews, Susan (Jerry) White; 3 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 10...
Wanda Kay Burckhalter Shealy
Aug 4, 2025
Wanda Kay Burckhalter Shealy, age 73, entered into rest on Monday August 4, Burckhalter at her home surrounded by her family.
She is the daughter of the late James M. Burckhalter and the late Eva Widener Stone Burckhalter.
She is also preceded in death by the love of her life for 50 years, her husband, Alvin Shealy; sisters, Barbara Ann Stone Johnson,...
Onei Gue Keenan
Jul 31, 2025
Mrs. Onei Gue Jones Keenan, age 67, entered into rest on Thursday July 31, 2025 at her home in Aiken.
She is survived by her husband, Randy Keenan; son, Tony Keenan; sister, Bonnie Jones Brodie; and grandson, Jude Keenan.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William S., Jr. and Mary Blackman Jones; and brother, William S. Jones, III.
Mrs. Keenan was...
Dennis Hatten Risinger
Jul 27, 2025
Mr. Dennis Hatten Risinger, age 78, sadly passed away on Sunday July 27, 2025.
Born in Charleston, SC on November 6, 1946, Dennis was the second of two sons born to James David Risinger and Orena Clark Risinger, who have since predeceased him.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 33 years, June Risinger; son Adam Risinger; daughter Rachel (Andrew) and baby granddaughter,...
Tonya Lynn Zorn
Jul 23, 2025
Miss Tonya Lynn Zorn, age 35, of Warrenville, SC entered into rest on Wednesday July 23, 2025.
She is the daughter of Steven Zorn and Shelia Smith Everette both of Warrenville, SC.
In addition to her parents she is survived by her brothers, Michael Zorn, Steven Zorn, Kyle Freeman; and her "Fur Babies", Drako and Zoi.
Tonya enjoyed eating, loving on her dogs...
Linda Sue Collins
Jul 21, 2025
Mrs. Linda Sue Collins, age 76, beloved wife of 52 years to Mr. Howard "Bubba" Collins, entered into rest on Monday July 21, 2025.
In addition to her husband she is survived by her daughter, Vicki Lynn Rodriguez; brother, Ricky Lower; sister, Vicky Underwood; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl Lower and Margie Helen...
Deborah Martin Turner
Jul 19, 2025
Mrs. Deborah Martin Turner, age 62, beloved wife to Mr. Michael Turner, entered into rest on Saturday July 19, 2025 at her home in North Augusta.
In addition to her husband she is survived by her daughter, Amanda DeLaigle; grandchildren, Kayden Turner, Carmine Turner; and mother, Jane Paschall McDermont.
She is preceded in death by her father, Richard Martin.
Mrs. Turner was a...
Wallace Broward Sumner
Jul 16, 2025
Mr. Wallace Broward Sumner, age 90, beloved husband for 68 years to Mrs. Carmen Gary Sumner, entered into rest on Wednesday July 16, 2025.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Tammy (Lawrence) O'Brien, Brenda (Tim) Davidson; grandchildren, Amber Davidson and Robert O'Brien; sister Valarie Tucker, sister-in-law Bennis Sumner and nephew Mike Sumner.
He is preceded in death...
Danny O. Storey
Jul 13, 2025
Mr. Danny Owens Storey, age 82, entered into rest on Sunday July 13, 2025.
He is survived by his son, Michael (Aleshia) Storey; daughters, Tammy Penland, Robecca Smith; nine grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Dorothy Storey; and several siblings.
Mr. Storey proudly served and retired with 21 years of service from the United...
James Roland Smith
Jun 30, 2025
Rep. James Roland Smith, 92, entered into rest on Monday June 30, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter W. Daniels and Maybell Smith Craig; brothers, Cecil “Bubba” Craig, Ronnie Craig, Frankie Craig; sisters, Betty Cain, Linda Craig; and grandson, Dawayne Smith.
He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Peggy Cato Smith, sons, Garry (Brenda) Smith,...
Rev. James N. Gunter, Jr.
Jun 27, 2025
Rev. James N. "Jimmy" Gunter, Jr., age 85, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Gail" Beal Gunter, entered into rest on Friday June 27, 2025.
He is survived by his daughters, Debra Yon, Darlene Lindsay; grandchildren, Andrew (Lisa) Gunter, Zachary (Amanda) Gunter; Shelly Yon, Josh (Samantha) Yon; daughter in law, Leslie B. Gunter; great grandchildren, Breanna Gunter, Roman Gunter, Judah Gunter,...
Peggy Marchant Lawson
Jun 21, 2025
Peggy Marchant Lawson, age 78, beloved wife of the late Pete Lawson, entered into rest on Saturday June 21, 2025.
She is survived by her children, James "Trey" Flanagan, Tara Boyd, Tiffany Flanagan; five grandchildren, Amber, Brooke, Jessica, Matthew, Maci; and four great grandchildren, Drayton, Carter, Heidi and Randa.
In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her parents,...
Beverly Anne Smith
Jun 20, 2025
Beverly Ann Wallace Smith, age 66, entered into rest on Friday June 20th, 2025 at her home in Beech Island.
She is survived by her children, Jonathan (Elaine) Smith, Amanda Alexis Smith; husband, Dwain Smith; brothers, William Joseph Wallace, John Daniel Wallace; sister, Frances Wallace; and five grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Evelyn Stone Wallace.
Beverly was...
Kay F. Porter
Jun 18, 2025
Kay F. Porter, age 83, beloved wife of the late Ralph Porter, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters Tracey Barton and Kathy Clark, on Wednesday June 18, 2025.
In addition to her daughters, she is survived by her children, Tracey (Larry) Barton, Kathy (Jeff) Clark; Bryan (Tammy) Porter; Deborah (Dennis) Lee, Hugh Oney, Jr.; sixteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
In...
John Henry Hall, Jr.
Jun 7, 2025
Mr. John Henry Hall, Jr., age 77, beloved husband of the late Betty Ann Hall, entered into rest on Saturday June 7, 2025.
He is survived by his sons, Harvey F. Lishka, John Adam Hall; sister, Harriett Nannie; twelve grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
In addition to his wife he is preceded in death by his parents, John Henry, Sr. and Allo...
Randy Wood
Jun 5, 2025
Randy Wood, age 71, beloved husband of 53 years to Sheryl Ann Porter Wood, entered into rest on Thursday June 5, 2025.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his son, Tim (Sandy) Wood; daughter, Amy (Scott) Phillips; six grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren with two more on the way; sister, Gloria (Ray) Taylor; sisters and brothers-in-law, Vicki (Robert) Wise,...
Kenneth L. "Kenny" Wilson, Sr.
May 27, 2025
Mr. Kenneth L. "Kenny" Wilson, Sr., age 69, beloved husband to the late JoAnn Youngblood Wilson, passed away on Tuesday May 27, 2025.
He is survived by his children, Ashley (Josh) Holmes, Kenneth L. "Lee" Wilson, Jr.; grandchildren, Tyler (Katie) Wilson, Faith Wilson, Karlee Holmes, Payton Holmes; brothers, Robert (Amy) Wilson, John Wilson, Timothy Wilson; and companion, Ginger Bush.
In addition to...
Eugene L. "Gene" Pajerski
May 25, 2025
Eugene L. "Gene" Pajerski, age 82, entered into rest on Sunday May 25, 2025.
He is survived by his son, Eugene W. "Gene" Pajerski; daughters, Margaret D. Pajerski Stephens, Heather Ann Pajerski; sisters, Elizabeth Pajerski Heavner, Adelyn Zebracki, Kathleen Charton; step children, Michelle Y. (Charles E.) Brown, Timothy Lamar (Carol Elizabeth) Crabb; grandchildren, Anthony William Pajerski, Patrick William (Haley) Pajerski, Edward...
Mary Ellen Leopard Johnson
May 22, 2025
GRANITEVILLE, SC – Mary Ellen Johnson, 94, entered into rest on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Anchor Rehabilitation in Aiken, SC.
Born on August 24, 1930, in Edgefield, SC, Mary Ellen was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth Gibson Leopard. A longtime resident of Graniteville, she was a faithful member of St. James Lutheran Church, where her quiet strength...
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