Obituaries

Mar 1, 2025

Mr. Tony Luther Hill, age 57, passed away on March 1, 2025, at his home.

He is survived by his mother, Virginia Lowe Hill; sister, Gladys Diane Hill; brothers, Dennis J. Hill, Michael C. Hill; nephew, Michael P. (Victoria) Hill; and a great nephew, Landon P. Hill.

He is preceded in death by his father, George C. Hill, and his brother, Richard...

Feb 28, 2025

Mr. Ronnie Allen Shealy, age 66, beloved husband to Mrs. Cindy Beard Shealy, entered into rest on Friday February 28, 2025.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his sons, Jason (Jennifer) Shealy, Brent (Robin) Shealy, Jeff (Amy) Moseley; mother, Peggy Slade Shealy Ergle; twin sister, Connie (Allen) Morris; sister Brenda (Mark) Fox; brother, Mike (Mitzi) Shealy; seven grandchildren;...

Feb 20, 2025

Mr. Ralph Michael Miller, Sr., age 81, passed away on Thursday February 20, 2025 at his home in Aiken.

He is survived by his sons, Ralph Michael "Mike" Miller, Jr. (Nicole), Guy Bentlin Miller (Stacie); daughter, Divenia Lockett (Theo); children, David Miller (Paula), Shelly Soaper (Johnny); sisters, Judy Haycook (Roger), Connie Lutz (Ron); twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

He is preceded...

Feb 20, 2025

Ms. Joan Crawford Lowe, age 76, beloved wife of 48 years to the late Raymond Lowe, entered into rest on Thursday February 20, 2025.

She is survived by her granddaughter, Dana (Nick) Evans; adopted grandchildren, Stacy Gunter and Gregory Scott "Tad" Brady; eight great grandchildren, one great - great grandchild; step daughters, Diane Lowe, Patricia Morgan, Gail Cosnahan; nephew, Nicholas Crawford;...

Feb 19, 2025

Sue Ann Anderson, age 75, beloved wife of 49 years to Mr. John Edward Anderson, entered into rest on Wednesday February 19, 2025.

She is survived by a niece, Christene Kelsey; numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews; a special friend, Nancy Koon.

In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Monroe and Myrtle Viola Thompson;...

Feb 18, 2025

Mr. William David Bunton, Jr., age 61, beloved husband to Mrs. Regina Bunton, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday February 18, 2025 at his home.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Clyde M. Ergle, II. (Jerri Lynn), Robert D. Ergle (Dana); sister, Lisa (Steve) Womack; grandchildren, Tyler Smith (Makayla), Angellyna Ergle (Chris), Maggie Ergle, Dylan Smith,...

Feb 16, 2025

Feb 12, 2025

Mrs. Cleva Marie Salvo, 83, entered into rest at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday February 12, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Lee Edward Salvo; and her parents, Walter and Olive Pauley.

She is survived by her children, Eddie (Pam) Salvo, Melinda (Wesley) Fralick; brother Dennis Pauley; grandchildren, Krystal King, Justin (Emmalee)...

Feb 10, 2025

Ms. Billie June Amelung, age 93, entered into rest on February 10, 2025.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Amelung; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Amelung; parents, John Albion and Pearl Mae Mauldin Albion.

Ms. Amelung lived a full, long life and was always considered by family members to be there "other mother"...

Feb 3, 2025

Mr. Homer Price Duffie Sr., 81, entered into rest on Monday February 3, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his first wife of 24 years, Mae Dale Duffie; his second wife of 30 years, Joann Duffie; his parents, Genesis E. and Lessie Lee Duffie; and grandson, Davey Reeves.

He is survived by his children, Abby Reeves, Homer (Vestel) Duffie Jr., Kristi...

Feb 2, 2025

Loretta Gladys Bitters, age 65 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was surrounded by family when she passed. She was a lifelong resident of Aiken, SC.She was a loving Mother, Nannie, Aunt, Friend and a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. She is survived by her daughters, Jessica (Michael) Britt, Gloria (Rick) Galloway; Grandchildren, Ricky...

Feb 2, 2025

Carolyn Bragg, 82, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was surrounded by family when she passed due to complications from respiratory failure. She was born Cynthia “Carolyn” Settle on August 4, 1942 in Inman, SC. She was a loving Mother and Grandmother and a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. She is survived by her...

Jan 28, 2025

Leon Troy Nobles, Jr., age 84, of Graniteville, SC, passed away and entered into the joy of his salvation on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. 

Troy was born in Barnwell County, South Carolina on July 5, 1940, the son of the late Leon Troy Nobles, Sr., and Josephine Bodiford Nobles. 

Troy valued education. He was a proud 1958 graduate of Williston-Elko High School....

Jan 28, 2025

Mrs. Betty Faye Arthur, 75, entered into rest on Tuesday January 28, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Don Arthur; previous spouse, Charles Earl Fields, and parents Jerry Russell Sheffield and Olive Chriswell (Thurmond) Kirkland.

She is survived by her sons, Van (Tammy) Fields, Wayne Fields, Eric (Rhonda) Arthur; siblings, Paulette (Roy) Fields, Don (Patsy) Sheffield,...

Jan 27, 2025

EPPERLY, Mike, Age 71, a resident of Gloverville and Monetta, SC, passed away and has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 27th, 2025. Mike was a devoted son, a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be dearly missed. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Langley, SC for over 50...

Jan 26, 2025

Alice S. Kirkland, age 84, wife of Billy J. Kirkland since 1958, of Hillview Drive, Graniteville, SC, entered into rest on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

She was born in Sequim, Washington to the late Hilton and the late Edith Chism Sanford. She was preceded in death by her brother, James Larry Sanford, and sister, Patti (Earl) Sanford Husley. She is survived...

Jan 23, 2025

Mary Frances Rhoden Ricks-Fallaw, age 76, passed away on January 23, 2025 at her home in Aiken. 

She is survived by her children, Melissa (Jay) Landers, Billy (Bridget) Ricks; grandchildren, Sammie B. Ricks, Jesse Redd, Hannah Ricks, Aidan Redd, Amber Landers; brothers, Doug Rhoden, Tommy Rhoden; sisters, Phyllis Gunter, Wanda (Eddie) Braxton; and her dog, "Socks".

She is preceded in death by...

Jan 23, 2025

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Ms. Lucile Cato Rodgers, 104 was united with her Savior on Thursday morning, January 23, 2025. Angel’s gently ushered her into the presence of her Savior and Lord.

Ms. Rodgers was born on August 21, 1920, the daughter of the late Leroy & Onie Cato. She was a lifelong resident of Aiken....

Jan 20, 2025

Mrs. Lucille Samples Proctor, age 96, beloved wife of 73 years to the late Jullian "Jake" Lawson Proctor, entered into rest on Monday January 20, 2025.

She is survived by her sister Sally Jernigan; daughter Ann Abear; granddaughter, Angie (Chris) Seiler; great grandchildren, Amanda (Ronnie) Adams, Sean (Emily) Seiler, Alex (Victoria Goatley) Abear, Jessica (Alex) Hughes, and Nicole Combes; great-great grandchildren,...

Jan 20, 2025

Mrs. Jean Randall Minaya, age 86, beloved wife of 42 years to the late Anthony M. Minaya, entered into rest on Monday January 20, 2025 at her home in Graniteville.

She is survived by her children, Sherry (Todd) Hendrix, Scotty (Suzanne) Carpenter; grandchildren, Rachael (Brice) Proctor, Rebekah (Jordan) Smaracko; great grandchildren, Maddox Proctor, Silas Smaracko; and sisters, Dolly Ann (James) Splawn,...