Obituaries
Wallace Frank Hancock
Mar 8, 2026
Mr. Wallace Frank Hancock, age 75, beloved husband of 57 years to Mrs. Stella K. Hancock, entered into rest on Sunday March 8, 2026, at his home in Newberry, SC.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his three sons, Hayward (Cindy) Hancock, Charles Hancock, Tony (Amee) Hancock; eleven grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and a brother, Herman Hancock.
He is...
Michael William Usry
Mar 7, 2026
Mr. Michael William Usry, age 56, entered into rest on Saturday March 7, 2026.
He is survived by his mother Frances Hutto Jordan; son, Easton Lee Scott Usry; daughters, Raegan Annaleise Usry, Charlotte Marie Usry; special companion, Ava Catherine Barron brothers, Rodney Dale Payton, Barry Gene Payton, Kris O'Neil Usry, Ronald Jordan (Kelli), Donald Jordan (Cheryl), Jake Jordan; and nephews, Brock...
Robert Francis "Frankie" Merkle
Mar 6, 2026
Mr. Robert Francis "Frankie" Merkle, age 49, entered into rest on Friday March 6, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his mother, Linda Williamson; father, John Robert Merkle (Melanie Stephan); siblings, Joseph "Joey" Patsourakos (Tina), Jennifer Merkle Freeman, Stacey Stead, Amanda Merkle Boatwright (Brad), Michael Williamson (Kimberly Lowe), Russell "Rusty" Williamson (Kimberly); and Emily Stephan; sons, Robert "Robbie"...
Brenda McDaniel Fulmer
Mar 6, 2026
Brenda McDaniel Fulmer, age 85, beloved wife of 35 years to the late Carl E. Fulmer, went home to be with her Lord on Friday March 6, 2026.
She is survived by her son, Danny McDaniel; daughters, Deborah Roberts (Ed), Donna Hutto; granddaughter, Rebekah Inman (Justin); great granddaughter, Emma Sonet Inman; brothers, John McDaniel, Earl Wessinger; and sisters, Teresa Green, Susan...
Anna P. Lott
Mar 5, 2026
Anna Pearl McCarty Lott (June 18, 1926-March 5, 2026)
Anna was born in 1926 in rural Saluda County near Batesburg, S.C. youngest child of Cassandra (Cassie) Goff and Middleton (Mid) McCarty. She is pre-deceased by her spouse of 64 years, J.M. Lott, by her brother, Paul, three sisters; Ruth, Rosa Lee, and Inez as well as two half-sisters; Eva and Elsie....
Brenda Franklin
Mar 4, 2026
AIKEN, SC – Brenda P. Franklin, 82, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, Brenda was the daughter of the late Homer and Jennie Perry. She graduated from Aiken High School and spent many years working at Holmes Jewelers and Floyd & Green Jewelers. In her later years, she dedicated herself...
Bret Anthony Porter
Mar 2, 2026
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Mr. Bret Anthony Porter, age 55, entered into rest on Monday March 2, 2026.
He is survived by his son, Andrew Porter; long-time companion Loree Roberts; father, Rick A. (Debbie) Porter; sister, Tiffany (Robert) Gaboriault; and brother, Craig Anthony Porter.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Sylvia Bounds.
Mr. Porter was a Paramedic with Aiken County...
Billy Ray "Hawk" Hawkins, Jr.
Mar 2, 2026
Mr. Billy Ray "Hawk" Hawkins, Jr, age 75, beloved husband to the late Mary Linda Franklin Hawkins, entered into rest on Monday March 2, 2026.
He is survived by his son, Billy Ray Hawkins, III (Amanda); grandchildren, Dakoda Hawkins, Jeremiah Hawkins, Cori Durfee, Cheyenne Durfee, Cassie Barnes; great grandchildren, Shelby Hawkins, Raleigh Mae Hawkins; and sisters, Sandra H. Greene (the late,...
John "Buddy" Wise
Feb 28, 2026
John K. "Buddy" Wise, age 94, loving husband of 62 years to the late Joenette Hadden Wise and son of the late John T. Wise and the late Mabel Barker Wise, entered into rest on Saturday, February 28, 2026. He is survived by daughters, Carol (Timothy) Taylor and Connie (the late Mark) Nixon, both of Aiken, S.C., seven grandchildren, seven...
Ida P. "Molly" Rhoden
Feb 27, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ida P. "Molly" Rhoden, age 79, of Aiken, South Carolina, who passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026.
Born on October 3, 1946, in Aiken County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Percy Pou and Carrie Pou.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Cecil Rhoden; her son,...
Louise W. Hutto
Feb 25, 2026
Mrs. Louise Widener Hutto, age 94, beloved wife of 66 years to the late Joe A. Hutto, entered into rest, at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday February 25, 2026.
She is survived by her children, Barbara (Carl) Schmidt, Sharon Cockrell, Jerry L. (Martha) Hutto, Barry (Maura) Hutto; many grandchildren, great grandchildren; three great-great grandsons and a great-great granddaughter on...
Barbara Ann Farmer
Feb 16, 2026
Barbara Ann Little Farmer, age 81, entered into rest on Monday, February 16, 2026.
She was a devoted mother and will be lovingly remembered by her children: Lisa Hancock (the late Michael), Roseann Baughman, Henry Carlin (Amber), and Heather Crowder (Foster), whom she entrusted and treasured as her own son.
Barbara Ann is also survived by her beloved siblings, Eddie Little (the...
Howard "Bubba" Collins
Feb 15, 2026
Howard “Bubba” Collins, age 79, passed away on February 15, 2026. He was born on November 16, 1946, in Langley, SC and lived in Warrenville, SC when not traveling for work.
Bubba spent many years working in construction on various projects from nuclear power plants to bridges over the Mississippi River. He took pride in honest work and the structures he...
Marsha L. Sizemore
Feb 15, 2026
Marsha Lucille Sizemore, age 77, wife of the late Buddy Sizemore, entered into rest on Sunday February 15, 2026.
She is survived by her son Charles (Sharon) Moore; daughter, Beth Moore; grandson, Ryan (Eva) Moore; great grandchildren, Luna and Eliana Moore; brothers, Rodney (Glenda) Huckabee, Joey (Mildred) Huckabee; sister, Crystal (Don) Rice; and many cousins.
In addition to her husband she is...
Cora Catherine Williams
Feb 14, 2026
Mrs. Cora Catherine Williams, 91, entered into rest on Saturday February 14, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Haywood Williams; parents Leonard and Grace Taylor; daughter-in-law, Sheryl Gregory; and 4 sisters.
She is survived by her children, Charles Gregory, Jerry (Emily) Gregory, Linda Barbee, Dean (Barbara) Gregory, Lisa (Steve) Granto; brother, Leonard “Junior” Taylor; sisters,...
Sibley Cato Rhoads
Feb 11, 2026
Mrs. Sibley Cato Rhoads, age 83, beloved wife of 62 years to the late Jimmy W. Rhoads, Jr., entered into rest on Wednesday February 11, 2026.
She is survived by her children, Christopher J. (Renee) Rhoads; daughter, Pam Davis; grandchildren, Lorie (Steve) Baynham, Torie (Jerry) Allen, Laura Ashley Rhoads; great grandchildren, Caleb Usry, Law Stoll, Wats (Kayleigh) Allen, Lane Allen, DeL...
Edward Marvin Bodie, Sr.
Feb 8, 2026
Edward Marvin Bodie, Sr., 86, passed away February 8, 2026, leaving behind the love of his life for 68 years, Shirley Ann Bell Bodie.
Also survived by two sons, Eddie Marvin Bodie, Jr. (Debbie), Gary Lynn Bodie (Deanna), one daughter Donna Leal Herron (Eddie); six grandchildren: Michael Bodie (Marlea), Anna M. Lee (AJ), John Edward “TJ” Herron (Erin), Natasha N. Staples...
Frances Carter Jones
Feb 7, 2026
Frances Carter Jones, age 85, beloved wife of the late Charles W. Jones, Jr., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday February 7, 2026.
She is survived by her sons, Charles Curtis (Cathy) Jones, Kevin (Ashley) Jones; grandchildren, Ethan Jones, Drake (Ashlyn) Jones, Dylan (Shaylah) Jones, Daniel Jones; great grandchildren, Bainton, Leighton, Harlow and Silas Jones; sisters, Claudia (Ronnie)...
Linda T. Leopard
Feb 5, 2026
Linda Toole Leopard, age 79, beloved wife of the late Harold Leopard, entered into rest on Thursday February 5, 2026 at her home in Gloverville, SC.
She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Key, Janet McIntosh; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and sister, Joyce LeMaster.
In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Bertha Toole;...
Dorothy Ann Williamson
Jan 31, 2026
Ms. Dorothy Ann Williamson, age 79, entered into rest Saturday January 31, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her daughters, Laurie (Bill) Scott, Wendy (Cliff) Kizer, Miranda (Matt) Woods; grandchildren, Blakeley (Justin) Hydrick, Austin (Taylor) Scott, Brookelyn (Jacob) Eskew, Cruz Kizer, Everett Woods, Alex LeSesne, Max Kizer; great grandchildren, Charlestyn Hydrick, Channing Hydrick, Dutton Eskew; brother, Ray...
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