Obituaries

Shirley Jean Dorland

Shirley Jean Dorland

Oct 31, 2026

Ms. Shirley Jean Dorland,62, North Augusta, SC, entered into rest on October 31, 2026.

Ms. Dorland was a kind and loving woman with a heart for helping others. She enjoyed keeping her home beautiful, working in her yard and spending time outdoors. Some of her favorite times were going to the lake, walking the trails with her beloved dog, Cloud. She...

Irene Hancock Baughman

Irene Hancock Baughman

Oct 28, 2026

Ms. Irene Hancock Baughman, 95, entered into rest on October 28, 2026.

Ms. Baughman had a heart for caring for others and found great joy in helping those around her. She was a member of Eureka Old Time Gospel Church. She enjoyed spending time in her garden and was an amazing cook who loved preparing delicious meals for her family and...

Regina Lynn Snipes

Regina Lynn Snipes

Oct 24, 2026

Ms. Regina Snipes, age 51, of Aiken County, passed away peacefully on Saturday, 10/24/26, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Ms. Snipes was born on January 31, 1975 in Aiken, SC. She was also known as Jenny or Jeanie. She was caring, full of life, strength, and resilience. She worked as a waitress for...

Bobby Eugene Kirkland

Bobby Eugene Kirkland

Oct 17, 2026

Mr. Bobby Eugene Kirkland, 88, entered into rest on October 17, 2026.

Mr. Kirkland was a skilled master carpenter and took great pride in his work and in providing for his family whom he loved dearly. He was a hardworking man who found happiness in life’s simple pleasures. He enjoyed cheering on his Atlanta Braves, spending time fishing, watching NASCAR races...

Katherine E. Clark

Katherine E. Clark

Oct 16, 2026

Mrs. Katherine Clark, 85, of Aiken, SC entered into rest on October 16, 2026.

Mrs. Clark had a special place in her heart for children and devoted much of her time caring for them through her work in daycare. She found great joy in baking, especially during the holidays, when she loved preparing special treats for those she loved. She also...

Randy Lavern Vieau

Randy Lavern Vieau

Oct 16, 2026

Mr. Randy Lavern Vieau, 73, entered into rest on October 16, 2026.

Mr. Vieau had a deep love for music, especially the blues and enjoyed his time playing his guitar. He also found joy in cooking, Camping and spending time outdoors. A proud military veteran, serving in the United States Air Force, he loved his country and was a strong supporter...

Ryan Johnson

Ryan Johnson

Oct 15, 2026

Ryan Johnson, 71, entered into rest on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Ryan was born on February 15, 1955 at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia to the late Elbert (Bert) Trowbridge Johnson and Doris Rakestraw. Ryan felt his most important mission in life was to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He was fiercely devoted to his wife, Tina, who preceded him...

Virginia Ann Linch

Virginia Ann Linch

Oct 9, 2026

Ms. Virginia Ann Linch, age 67, entered into rest on Friday October 9, 2026.

She is survived by her brothers, Lewis Hill, James Hill; sisters, Marie McGahee and Mary Vergo. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tony Luther and Marie Farmer Hill; and brothers, George Hill and Frank Hill.

A graveside service honoring her life will be held on Thursday...

John David Hartley, Jr.

John David Hartley, Jr.

Oct 9, 2026

Mr. John David Hartley, Jr, age 61, entered into rest on Friday October 9, 2026.

He is survived by his children, John Benjamin Hartley (Mandy), Amber Hartley (Corey), Krystal Stallings (Ben); mother, Joyce M. Hartley; brother, Kevin Hartley (Kristi); grandchildren, Kenzie Boatwright, Bryson Boatwright, Waylon Stallings, Jayden Scott; nephew, Kyle Hartley; niece Kendall Boyer (Isaiah); great niece, Emmersyn Boyer; great nephew,...

William Thomas Gilliam

William Thomas Gilliam

Oct 8, 2026

William Thomas Gilliam, 77, entered into rest on October 8, 2026.

Mr. Gilliam served as an assistant pastor to Rev. Kitty Steel of Gloverville Church of God of Prophecy. He dedicated 32 years of his life to working as a truck driver and in his earlier years as a mechanic. He enjoyed visiting flea markets, fishing and animals. He was known...

Larry Ray Mathis

Larry Ray Mathis

Oct 8, 2026

Mr. Larry Ray Mathis, 78, entered into rest on October 8, 2026.

Mr. Mathis was born to the late Monroe and Lillian Mathis in Langley, SC. He enjoyed spending his time fishing, traveling, and listening to music. Whether casting a line, exploring the mountains, or enjoying his favorite songs, he found happiness in life’s simple pleasures.

In addition to his parents, Mr....

William "Bill" Albert Whittle

William "Bill" Albert Whittle

Oct 7, 2026

Mr. William “Bill” Albert Whittle, 95, entered into rest on October 7, 2026.

Mr. Whittle had a love of trains, especially steam locomotives and was an avid USC Gamecocks fan. Above all, his greatest joy in life was his grandchildren, who meant the world to him. He also held a special place in his heart for his great-granddaughters dogs, whom he...

Baby Girl Palmer Reese Marchant

Baby Girl Palmer Reese Marchant

Oct 7, 2026

On, October 7, 2026, precious baby girl Palmer Reese Marchant gently entered into eternal rest, forever surrounded by the love of her family.

Though her time on earth was brief, the love she brought into this world will last a lifetime. She will be forever cherished and deeply loved. Baby girl Palmer will always hold a special place in the hearts...

Travis H. Cochran

Travis H. Cochran

Oct 7, 2026

Mr. Travis Harry Cochran, age 47, beloved husband to Mrs. Stephanie Morris Cochran, entered into rest on Wednesday October 7, 2026.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his sons, Daniel Richardson, Jr. (Samantha), Zach Hitt (Kaitlyn), Ricky Cochran, Chance Cochran (Brynna); daughters, Bridget Mims (Dalton), Kimberley Gilreath (Wayne), Olivia Swilling; fourteen grandchildren; brother, Frontice (Lisa) Cochran; and sister,...

Floyd William Harris

Floyd William Harris

Oct 6, 2026

Mr. Floyd William Harris, age 99, beloved husband of 60 years to the late Evelyn Hancock Harris, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday October 6, 2026 at his home.

He is survived by his sister, Glenda K. Napier; many nieces and nephews but several special nieces and nephews, Debra (Glenn) Logue, Doug (Ann) Rains, Margaret Turner, Julie (Keith)...

Blanche A. Johnson

Blanche A. Johnson

Oct 6, 2026

Mrs. Blanche Anderson Johnson, age 88, entered into rest on Tuesday October 6, 2026, surrounded by her family in her home.

She is survived by her children, Bobby (Angela) Bennett, Ellen (Jerry, Jr.) Hegler, Cheryl (Michael) Jackson, Diane (Russell) Deas; grandchildren, Jennifer Barton, Amanda Barton, Bobby Goff, Joseph Goff, Maleigha Deas, Jiya Deas, Steven Bennett, Zoi Slade; nine great grandchildren; sisters,...

Lucille Berry

Lucille Berry

Oct 5, 2026

Lettie “Lucille” Jones Berry, age 99, wife of the late LeRoy Berry passed away on Monday October 5, 2026. She was the daughter of the late William “Bill” Jessie Jones and the late Lettie Mae Wise Jones.

From the age of three years old, after the death of her mother, Lucille was adopted by her sister, the late Lillian Jones Collins,...

Mattie Jean Bahlhorn

Mattie Jean Bahlhorn

Sep 30, 2026

Mattie Jean Bahlhorn, 93, of Graniteville, SC entered into Heavenly Rest on September 30, 2026 at 9:35am at a nursing home in Florida.

She was Born on Rabbit Trail Road in Graniteville at her parents' home in 1933 and was the daughter of Will and Lolo-Mae Whisenant. She lived most of her life in the Horse Creek Valley, and was a...

Monica Marie Pearson

Monica Marie Pearson

Sep 24, 2026

Monica Marie (Geoghan) Pearson, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 24, 2026. She was born on September 2, 1953, in Racine, Wisconsin, to the late Donald Geoghan and Emma (Thomas) Geoghan. Monica married the love of her life, Donald George Pearson, on May 29, 1970. Together they shared 56 years of marriage filled with love,...

David Randall

David Randall

Sep 23, 2026

David Randall, 87, of Aiken, SC gained his wings while resting peacefully at home along with his son, Daniel and Donna Randall on September 23, 2026.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Collie Randall and Annie Mae Randall.

Surviving children, Daniel Randall (wife Donna), Jerry Randall (wife Gina), Anthony Paul Randall (Wife Cheryl), Melanie Randall Proctor (husband Russ), David Benjamin...