Obituaries

Laree Thompson Busbee

Laree Thompson Busbee

Aug 3, 2020

Mrs. Laree Thompson Busbee, age 90, of Aiken South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Monday August 3rd, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

She is survived by her son, Lloyd Russell (Ginny) Busbee, Jr.; daughter, Delphia Busbee (Carl) Benhardt; sister in law, Frances Busbee Davis; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

She is the beloved wife of the late...

Justin Robert Blohm, Jr.

Justin Robert Blohm, Jr.

Jul 29, 2020

Justin Robert Blohm, Jr., age 13, of Lexington, S.C., loving son of Justin Robert Blohm, Sr. and Elizabeth Hicks, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandparents, Mike and Debbie Blohm; his sisters, Alessandra Soler, Sophia and Olivia Blohm, Lily Blohm, Cameron Miller, Ellen Fogel and Taylor Duffy;...

Marion "Buddy" W. Jones

Marion "Buddy" W. Jones

Jul 28, 2020

Mr. Marion “Buddy” W. Jones, age 74, of Aiken, S.C., beloved husband of Patricia McIntee Jones and son of the late James Wesley Jones  and the late Miriam Kyzer Jones, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters: Mechelle (Cletus) Stamper, Deborah Oxendine,  Crystal (Anthony) Leaphart...

Shirley Mathis Floyd

Shirley Mathis Floyd

Jul 25, 2020

Mrs. Shirley Mathis Floyd, age 81, of Trenton, S. C., widow of the late Billy J. Floyd and daughter of the late Monroe Mathis and the late Lillian Nichols Mathis, departed this life and went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Saturday, July 25, 2020. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra (Billy) Patterson and Shirlene Frick; a...

Kimberly Linn Belk

Kimberly Linn Belk

Jul 25, 2020

Ms. Kimberly L. Belk, age 25, entered into eternal rest on Saturday July 25th, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

She is survived by her father, Charles Michael (Diann) Belk; daughter, Braylee Denise Marie Jay; companion, Dean Jay; brothers, Paul Perry, Josiah Hines, Brandon Warren; sisters, Deonna, Susan and Donna Johnson, Brittany Blair; and niece Brooklyn Blair.

She is preceded...

Esperanza DeSena Martinez Widener

Esperanza DeSena Martinez Widener

Jul 16, 2020

Mrs. Esperanza DeSena Martinez Widener, age 54, entered into eternal rest on Thursday July 16th, 2020.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Jacob Allen Widener; brother, James Carlos Martinez; sisters, Marie Pierre Santos, Michelle Jonathan Martinez; and her precious “Furr Babies”.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Perry Martinez and Maria Paz DeSena.

Mrs. Widener worked in retail...

Janie Leopard Eubanks Moore

Janie Leopard Eubanks Moore

Jul 16, 2020

Ms. Janie Leopard  Eubanks Moore, age 89, of Aiken, S.C., wife of the late William Thurmond Eubanks (Forty-six years) and the late Jack Richardson Moore (six years) and daughter of the Herman E. Garvin and the late Isabelle Padgett Garvin, entered into eternal rest at her son’s residence in Edgefield, S. C.  on Thursday, July 16, 2020. She was born...

James "Strom" Thurmond Carpenter

James "Strom" Thurmond Carpenter

Jul 15, 2020

Mr. James “Strom” Thurmond Carpenter, age 73, entered into rest on Wednesday July 15th, 2020 at Pruitt Heath of Aiken.

He is survived by his sisters, Gwendolyn White, Joyce Boyd and Dale Hall; nieces and nephews; and one special nephew, Darrel Hall.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Marion Curtis and Ella Scott Carpenter; brothers, Marion “Buddy” and...

Larry Warren Smith

Larry Warren Smith

Jul 12, 2020

Mr. Larry Warren Smith, age 62, entered into rest on Sunday July 12th, 2020 at his home in North Augusta.

He is survived by his children, Thomas William Warren Smith and Kristy Smith; mother, Catherine Kirkland Smith; brother, Tony (Angel) Smith; sister, Sharon (Brian) Fowler; seven grandchildren, Ashlyn, Chandler, and Bailey Swallow, Samantha, Matt, Amanda and Isaac Smith; and four...

Marilyn Joyce Prescott

Marilyn Joyce Prescott

Jul 4, 2020

Marilyn Joyce Prescott died peacefully at her nursing home on July 4, 2020 in Orlando, FL at the age of 89.

Marilyn is survived by her brother Leo A. Brown and his wife Nancy L. Brown of Winthrop Harbor, IL, brother Larry L. Brown and his wife Phyllis J. Brown (Jean) of Kansas City, MO, son Brian K. Schroeder of...

Virginia Sizemore Satcher

Virginia Sizemore Satcher

Jul 1, 2020

Virginia Sizemore Satcher, age 88, beloved wife of the late Earl William “Bill” Satcher, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 1st, 2020 at her daughters’ home.

She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis (Stanley) Redd; grandchildren, Leslie Johnson (Keith) McGee, Jennifer Johnson (Mike) Murphy, Kyle Matthew Redd, Stuart William (Nikki) Redd; great grandchildren, Hannah and Sarah...

Eddie G. Quick

Eddie G. Quick

Jul 1, 2020

Mr. Eddie G. Quick, age 67 of Hephzibah, Georgia, beloved husband for 33 years to Laurie Duncan Quick and son of the late Twid Quick, Jr. and the late Joyce Ogelsby Quick, entered into eternal rest at his resident, with his family by his side on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a...

Alvin Shealy

Alvin Shealy

Jun 28, 2020

Mr. Alvin Shealy, age 69, beloved husband of 50 years to Mrs. Wanda Shealy, entered into eternal rest on Sunday June 28th, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his sons, Alvin Bradley Shealy (Lynn), Matthew Clayton Shealy (Joyanne Jernigan); twin brother, Calvin Shealy (Doris); brother, Wesley Shealy; sister, Jeanette...

Donald Eugene Orr

Donald Eugene Orr

Jun 27, 2020

Donald Eugene Orr, age 73, of Aiken, S. C., beloved husband for 53 years to Deanne Rushton Orr and son of the late Jerry B. and the late Katie Boatwright Orr, entered into eternal rest at the University Hospital in Augusta, Ga. on Saturday, June 27, 2020. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter Dee Dee...

Briana Nicole Sikes

Briana Nicole Sikes

Jun 27, 2020

Ms. Briana Nicole Sikes, age 21, beloved mother to Kaiden Joseph and Kaleigh Nicole Lewallen, went to fly high with the angels on Saturday June 27th, 2020.

In addition to her children she is survived by her grandparents, Josephine and Henry Walling and Kim DeCicco; mother, Brandy Jo Adams; sisters, Amber Lynne Richmond and Izabella Sophia Sikes; and brother, Graisen Anthony...

Charlie Eugene Stringer, Jr.

Charlie Eugene Stringer, Jr.

Jun 26, 2020

Charlie Eugene Stringer, Jr., age 97, of Aiken, S.C., husband for 65 years to the late Eleanor Morris Stringer and son of the late Charlie Eugene Stringer, Sr. and the late Thelma Morris Stringer, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, June 26, 2020. He is survived by his sons “Chuck” Charlie Eugene Stringer, III and his wife,...

Hubert Boyd

Hubert Boyd

Jun 22, 2020

Mr. Hubert Boyd, age 86, beloved husband of the late Eunice Roxie Turner Boyd, entered into rest on Monday June 22nd, 2020.

He is survived by his son, Dennis (Cindy) Boyd; daughter, Donna Boyd; sisters, Donna (Al) Stevenson; Beth Moroney; brothers, Wyman (Karen) Boyd, Phil Rogers; grandchildren, Stevie (Clint) Chapman, Daniel (Tammy) Britt, Heather (Jeff) Clark, Caleb (Sydnie) Clark; great...

Jimmie Eugene Cunningham

Jimmie Eugene Cunningham

Jun 20, 2020

Mr. Jimmie Cunningham, age 65, entered into rest on Saturday June 20th, 2020.

He is survived by his brother, Crawford Leroy Cunningham; sister in law, Judy Cunningham; special family members, Shannon Tice, Donald, Gerald, Charles and Richard Tice, April Turner, Cierra Turner, Lewellen Cowen; nieces and nephews, Serinidy, Nevaeh and Ayden Tice, Ashley Tice and Candy McDowell.

He is preceded...

Joseph L. Key, III

Joseph L. Key, III

Jun 19, 2020

Mr. Joseph L. Key, III, age 53, entered into rest on Friday June 19th, 2020 at his home in Graniteville, SC.

He is survived by his children, Joseph “Joe Joe” L. Key (Maranda), Christopher Cochran, Christopher Bloomer (Felicia) and Nikki Busbee (Tabitha); sisters, Vickie Nettles (Frank), Angelia Woodward (Dan), Sherrie Pitts (Phillip); and eight grandchildren.

He is preceded in death...

Edward C. Thuring, Jr.

Edward C. Thuring, Jr.

Jun 18, 2020

Mr. Edward C. Thuring, Jr., age 54, beloved husband to Mrs. Cathy D. Thuring, entered into rest on Thursday June 18th, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Amber Thuring; step children, Michelle Cochran, Carolyn Wall, Christopher Craft; four grandchildren, eleven step grandchildren and five step great grand children.

He...