Obituaries

Mary E. Whisenant
Jun 18, 2020
Ms. Mary Enlow Whisenant, age 96, of Warrenville, S.C., wife of the late Edward B. Whisenant and daughter of the late Lila Mae Sawyer Enlow and the late Price V. Enlow, departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, June 18, 2020. She is survived by sons, Charles (Ruth) Whisenant, Steve (Kathy) Whisenant, Mike...
Shirley Barbara Williams
Jun 15, 2020
Shirley Barbara Driggers Williams, age 79, beloved wife of the late Paul Finley “Cricket” Williams, entered into rest on Monday June 15th, 2020.
She is survived by her sons, Heath Williams, Bobby Williams; daughters, Latricia Bragg, Patty Valdez; fifteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Driggers and...
Betty B. Johnson
Jun 7, 2020
Betty B. Johnson, age 87, of Aiken, SC, entered into rest on Sunday June 7th, 2020.
She is survived by her sons, Chris Thigpen (Jenny Morse) of Mt. Pleasant, SC & Mike Thigpen of Gilbert, SC, grandson, Michael Thigpen of Lexington, SC, and dear friend and former caregiver, Alice Lowe of Graniteville, SC.
She was preceded in death by her eldest...
Kathryn Lorraine Harding
Jun 1, 2020
Kathy Lorraine (Harvey) Harding, 61, of Windsor, South Carolina, passed away on June 1st, 2020.
Ms. Kathy is known by many who crossed her path as having a heart of gold. She would put their needs before her own. She worked for three years as the president of the PTO at Oakwood-Windsor Elementary School. She helped found and direct Christ...
Erik "Melanie Ann" Yaun
May 28, 2020
Erik “Melanie Ann” Yaun, age 39, passed away on Thursday May 28th, 2020, at her residence in McDonough, Georgia.
She is survived by her mother, June Yaun; sisters, Lisa Gordon, Sheila Padgett.
She is preceded in death by her father, Irvin R. Yaun; and brothers, William Anthony Masters and Kenneth Harold Masters.
A graveside service remembering her life will be...

Thomas Ralph Navicki
May 27, 2020
Mr. Thomas Ralph Navicki, age 51, entered into rest on Wednesday May 27th, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.
He is survived by his loving mother, Elsie Fox Navicki; children, William Dalton Hurt, Shane Tyler Rhoades, Candice Leigh Navicki; brothers, Edward Harless, William Jack Hartless; and his precious grandmother, Ethyl Smith.
He is preceded in death by his father, Ronald...
James Elder "PaPa" Day
May 23, 2020
James Elder “PaPa” Day, age 55 of Graniteville, S.C., son of the late Everette Elder Day and the late Betty McGee Day, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, May 23, 2020. He is survived by a son, Clifford James Day and his wife, Ashley; a daughter, Lessie Elizabeth Day; a brother, Robert Day and his wife, Janet;...
Joseph "Joe" Patrick Payton
May 21, 2020
Joseph Patrick Payton, age 45, of Aiken, SC entered into rest on Thursday May 21st, 2020 at Augusta University Medical Center.
Joe, as he was affectionately called, was born on April 30th, 1975 in Aiken, SC. He is the son Larry Allen and Patricia Hooks Payton.
Joe was a 1993 graduate of Aiken High School. He was the sole proprietor...
Mabel Anderson Busbee
May 12, 2020
Ms. Mabel Anderson Busbee, age 88, of Aiken, S.C., wife of the late Allen L. Busbee and daughter of the late Eva Mae Pooler Anderson and the late G. Ross Anderson, Sr., entered into eternal rest at her residence in Aiken, S.C. on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, LuAnne and Peyton Northington of...
Lula Boatwright Holsenback
May 11, 2020
Ms. Lula Boatwright Holsenback, age 97, wife of the late Dewey Edward Holsenback, entered into rest on Monday May 11th, 2020.
She is survived by four grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her parents; son, James Edward Holsenback; daughter, Alice “Donney” Holsenback Baker; a grandson, Gregory Erb...
Michael "Mike" William Abercrombie
May 11, 2020
Mr. Michael William “Mike” Abercrombie entered into rest on Monday May 11th, 2020.
He is survived by his mother, Lucy Abercrombie; son, Matthew Abercrombie; grandchildren, Madison Paige and Matthew Lee Abercrombie; and several siblings. Michael was preceded in death by his beloved, big sister Louise A. Davis.
An online funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Friday May...
Christine Randall Tyler
May 11, 2020
Ms. Christine Randall Tyler, age 75, wife of the late Bruce A Tyler, entered into eternal rest on Monday May 11th, 2020.
She is survived by her sons, Lesley “Fatz” Mikell (Angel), Wesley “Runt” Mikell; daughters, Sherry (Gerald) Johnson, Lisa Mikell; step daughter, Tory Myers; brothers, Robert Leroy Randall, David Randall, Tete Walker, Lewis Randall; sister, Bertha Brantley, Ermagene Anderson;...
Ina Moseley Powell
May 6, 2020
Ina Moseley Powell, age 92, wife of the late Alva David Powell, entered into rest on Wednesday May 6th, 2020 at her home in Warrenville, SC.
She is survived by sons, David (Vickie) Powell, Leonard (Judie) Powell; daughter, Laura Cauley; grandchildren, Melissa (Michael) Smith, Dana (Brad) Johnson, Brent Powell, Donna (Chris) Huffman; and great grandchildren, Brandon Wyatt, Landen Johnson, Jarrett...
Doris E. Burkett Preston
May 6, 2020
Doris E. Kneece Burkett-Preston, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 6th, 2020 at her residence.
She is survived by her sons, Rev. Harold (Brenda) Burkett, Rev. Bobby (Glenda) Burkett; step sons, Jimmy Preston, Ray Preston; daughters, Sara (Calvin) Burgess, Mary Ellen (Billy) Wells, Margie (Halvey) Perdue; step daughter, Martha Lee; special family member who...
John Thomas Brazell, Jr.
Apr 30, 2020
Mr. John Thomas Brazell, Jr., age 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday April 30th, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his wife, Ramona Proveaux Brazell; sons, Mike (Tracie) Brazell, Todd (Diana) Brazell and Keith Brazell; sisters, Joan Williams of Columbia, SC, Virginia Lee of Columbia, SC, and...

Jerry M. Sharpton
Apr 28, 2020
Mr. Jerry M. Sharpton, age 76, beloved husband to Mrs. Betty Joan Ray Sharpton, entered into rest on Tuesday April 28th, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his son, Jeremy (Martha “Mo”) Sharpton; sister; Hazel (Jim) Bryant; and two grandchildren, Trucker and Eva Sharpton.
He is preceded in death by his...
Robbie E. Simpson
Apr 23, 2020
Mr. Robbie E. Simpson, age 62, entered into rest on Thursday April 23rd, 2020 at his home in Graniteville, SC.
He is survived by his daughters, Robin (Chris) Pearson, Hope Simpson; mother, Ellene Merritt Simpson; brother, Timothy Simpson; sister, Helen (Larry) Mathis; grandchildren, Christopher “CJ” Pearson, Jr., Haley Pearson, Krista Pearson, Ayden Pearson, Dylan Pearson and John Simpson; a niece...
Elizabeth Baxley Williams
Apr 7, 2020
Ms. Elizabeth Baxley Williams, age 80, entered into rest on Tuesday April 7th, 2020 surrounded by her children at her home in Graniteville, SC.
She is survived by her former spouse, G.L. Williams; son, Mike (Marie) Williams; daughters, Lisa (Len) Wilson, Stacey (Richard) Brown; brother, Tillman (Ann) Baxley; sister, Patricia (Laverne) Crook; eleven grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.
She is...
H. Lynwood "Butch" Pritchard
Apr 4, 2020
Private graveside services for H. Lynwood “Butch” Pritchard, age 79, who entered into rest on April 4th, 2020 will be conducted on Wednesday, 11am, at the Historic Graniteville Cemetery with Pastor Linda Anderson, Pastor Barry Antley and Pastor Jody Padgett officiating.
Butch was a native of Graniteville and was a member and a regular attender of St. James Lutheran Church....
Arthur Lang Rule
Apr 4, 2020
Mr. Arthur Lang Rule, age 89, entered into rest on Saturday April 4th, 2020 at Augusta University Medical Center.
He is survived by his daughters, Dee (Tom) Ferrara, Gina (Jason) Fonseca, Robin (Gary) Broome; special companion, Phyllis Powell; son’s in law, Jim Will, Sr., Nasser Daghaghleh; twenty-four grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death...
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