Obituaries

Jan 31, 2021

Mr. Larry Calvin McCormack, age 73, entered into rest on Sunday January 31, 2021 at his home in Aiken.

He is survived by his wife, Elsa Huang McCormack.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse McCormack, Jr. and Modjeska Herndon McCormack.

Larry served in the United States Army and was stationed in Vietnam. He was faithful to his country...

Jan 29, 2021

Mr. Anthony William Hopper, age 55, entered into rest on Friday January 29, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

He is survived by his mother, Connie J. (Rawlins) Hopper; brothers, Gary Hopper, Timothy (Diane) Hopper; sisters, Pamela Chisholm, Theresa Parks, Rebecca Young; thirteen nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews.

Anthony was a graduate of ITT Technical Institute...

Jan 27, 2021

Carl Leslie Lybrand, age 69, of Aiken, S.C. loving husband for 50 years to Linda Adams Lybrand and son of the late Carl Lybrand, Sr. and the late Jewel Pardue Hair, entered into eternal rest at University Hospital on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Jason (Meghann) Lybrand; a daughter, Stacey...

Jan 26, 2021

Lyndell Martha Clark Bates. Age 85, of Warrenville, S.C., wife of the late James Bates and daughter of the late Winston C. Clark and the late Ella Martha Grice Clark, entered into eternal rest at Aiken Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Woody and Jean A. Clark and a number...

Jan 25, 2021

Miss Margaret “Maggie” Allysia Minichella, age 23, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021.

She is survived by her mother, Melissa C. Minichella; brothers, Mark Bryant, Jr., James Mark Minichella; grandparents, Roy Gene and Frances Carolyn Ray; an aunt, Paula Ray; uncle and aunt, Walter and April Ray; her cousins and best friends, Jared Gravat and Rachel Baker. 

She is...

Jan 24, 2021

Mr. Walter E. Cox, Sr, age 73, passed suddenly at his home in Aiken on January 24, 2021.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 49 years, Mrs. Amanda J. Cox; sons, Walter E. Cox, Jr., Jason W. Cox; daughter, Clarine Rachelle (Daniel) Moomey ; sisters, Nancy Misenhiemer, Carolyn Cox; brother, William T. Cox; five grandchildren and...

Jan 24, 2021

Ella “Cissy” Kaney Warren age 60, of Warrenville, S.C., daughter of the late Otto “Buddy” Kaney and the late Elizabeth “Dorabell” Whitlock, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 24, 2021. She is survived by a son Andrew “Andy” Boatwright; a daughter, Teresa Boatwright; a sister, Giften Wood; brothers, Jeff (Pam) Kaney and Dennis (Kathy) Kaney; grandchildren, Hunter Boatwright and...

Jan 23, 2021

Ms. Valerie Maddox Renye, age 88, beloved wife of the late William Renye, II., went to be with her beloved Savior on Saturday January 23, 2021. 

She is survived by her children, Eric (Amy) Renye, William (Lisa) Renye, III., Stephanie (Mark) Murph; grandchildren, Camden Glenn, Caleb Glenn, Carson Glenn, Wesley Renye, Cody (Ashley) Renye, Spencer Renye, Tyler Renye, Ryan (Taylor)...

Jan 23, 2021

Jan 22, 2021

Mr. Geddings Gerald Beard, Sr., known by his family and friends as “Renegade”, age 63, passed away on Friday January 22, 2021 at his home in Warrenville, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his children, Samantha Hiers, Geddings Gerald Beard, Jr., brother, Brian (Karen) Beard; sister, Cindy (Ronnie) Shealy; grandchildren, Breanna (Ricky) Cochran, Cody Ellis, Zachery Ellis, Geddings...

Jan 20, 2021

Ms. Dorothy Minor Napier, age 90, beloved wife of 57 years to the late William Lewis Napier, entered into rest on Wednesday January 20, 2021.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Tracy (Bryan) Kneece, Randi (Austin) Bouknight and Ralph (Jennifer) Chapman; great - grandchildren, Cody (Mandy) Kneece, Casey (Heather) Kneece, Nathan & Molly Bouknight, Faith & Ethan Chapman; great-great grandchildren,...

Jan 18, 2021

Mrs. Norene Williamson Powell, age 72, entered into rest on Monday January 18, 2021.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Jimmie Powell; sons, Brian (Maureen) Powell, Josh Powell; grandchild, Kayson Powell; sisters, Betty (Johnny) Johnson, Ann (Vernon) Carter; and brother, Leonard Williamson.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Varney and Ola Williamson.

Mrs. Powell worked for many...

Jan 16, 2021

George Charles Babiak Jr, 66, of Aiken, South Carolina passed away on 1/16/2021. He was a resident of Aiken, South Carolina but always called West Virginia home. He was an Army Veteran who loved to hunt. 

If you asked a hundred people who George Charles Babiak, Jr. was, they’d all give you a different story. The way he died is...

Jan 13, 2021

Mr. Edward Ralph Thomas, Jr., age 59, beloved husband for 35 years to Mrs. Melissa Payton Thomas, entered into rest on Wednesday January 13, 2021.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his sons, Matthew (Tina) Thomas, Dakotah (Kassie) Thomas; special nephew, Jeremy (Lindsey) Thomas; father, Edward Ralph, Sr. (Debra) Thomas; sister, Maggie (Jerrod) Hesson; brothers, Brian (Sarah) McCann, Eric...

Jan 13, 2021

Mr. John E. Anderson, age 74, beloved husband of 49 years to Mrs. Sue Anderson, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday January 13, 2021.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his brothers, Charles and William Anderson; sisters, Brenda Collins, Janice Branham-Garner, Ann Knight, Gloria Anderson; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and...

Jan 12, 2021

Mr. Jerry Jennings, age 73, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday January 12, 2021 at his residence in Gloverville.

He is survived by his mother, Clara Randolph; daughter, Tonya Sczesny; sister, Brenda Curtis; two grandchildren and one great grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his father, Andrew Daniel Jennings, Sr.; son, Jerry DeWayne Jennings; and brother, Andrew Daniel “J.D.”...

Jan 9, 2021

Ms. Mary Alice Smith, age 55, entered into rest, gaining her wings on Saturday January 9th, 2021 at her home in Aiken, surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her children, Rebecca Lynn Smith, Julia Elizabeth Smith, James Truman “J.T.” Smith; father, Heber Truman Herron; mother, Isabelle Owens-Messer; sister, Kimberly Herron; three grandchildren, Connor Meeds, Kennedy Meeds, Adalyne Britt;...

Jan 7, 2021

Ms. Katherine Ann Adkinson Lybrand, age 62, entered into rest on Thursday January 7th, 2021.

She is survived by her children, Dana (Charlie) Wright, John T. Hall; mother, Ruby Ann Mixon Feagin; father, James Edward (Joanne) Adkinson; brother, Gene (Terri) Adkinson; sisters, Joyce (Jimmy) Banks, Shari (Ronald) Day; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren; and a step sister, Christy Strength.

Ms....

Jan 7, 2021

Ms. Margaret Louise Morrison, age 84, beloved wife of the late Rev. Benny Morrison, entered into eternal rest on Thursday January 7th, 2021 at her home in Aiken.

She is survived by her sons, Gary Morrison, Scotty (Nancy) Morrison; daughters, Joan (Chris) Stringer, Janet Siegler, Jennifer (Manuel) Garcia, Judy (Tracy) Tyler; brother, Billy Padgett; fourteen grandchildren, twenty five great grandchildren...

Jan 5, 2021

Mr. Ryan Dalton Terry, age 42, beloved husband to Mrs. Nancy Vinson Terry, passed away on Tuesday January 5th, 2021.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his parents, Maurice “Mo” Terry and Christa Heck Terry; step sons, Joshua Mullins, Phillip Turner; sister, Emily Weed; nieces and nephews, Brayden, Dominic, Alyssa, Jasmine Weed; and five grandchildren.

Mr. Terry...