Obituaries

Ollie Odell "Pete" Duffie

Ollie Odell "Pete" Duffie

Oct 23, 2018

Mr. Ollie O. “Pete” Duffie, age 72, husband to the late June E. Green Duffie, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018. He is survived by his brother, Homer P. (Joanne) Duffie, Sr.; sisters, Kathryn (Fred) Holsonback, Sarrah (David) Anderson; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife he is preceded in death by his parents, G.E....

David Wayne "FatCat" Britt

David Wayne "FatCat" Britt

Oct 12, 2018

Mr. David Wayne “FatCat” Britt, age 79, beloved husband to Mrs. Mary “Sally” Britt, entered into rest on Friday, October 12th, 2018 at University Hospital in Augusta Ga. In addition to his wife, Mr.  Britt is survived by his sons, Marty (Shannon) Britt, Randy (Cindy) Britt; daughter, Patti (Pat) McDowell; step sons, Randy (Tami) Henderson, Russell (Amy) Henderson; step daughter, Kim (Steve) Schultz ;brothers, James...

Otis Earl Melton, Sr.

Otis Earl Melton, Sr.

Sep 18, 2018

Mr. Otis Melton, age 89, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 at his residence. He is survived by his two sons, Earl (Martha) Melton, Jeffrey A. Melton (Kari Frederickson); sister, Sylvia (Ronnie) Bryant; grandchildren, Monica (Steven) Petersen, Candis (Jeremy) Moyer, Melany Franklin (Justin) Keith, Olivia Melton, Rebecca Melton; and great grandchildren, Cole Petersen, Trent Petersen, Ava Moyer,...

Ninette Risher Whitlock

Ninette Risher Whitlock

Sep 17, 2018

Mrs. Ninette R. Whitlock, age 68 , beloved wife of Mr. Jimmy Whitlock, entered into rest on Monday, September 17th, 2018 at her residence. In addition to her husband she is survived by her sons, Jerry Lee Whitmore, Jr., James “Jamey” Whitlock, Jason Whitlock; daughters, Diana Denise Whitmore, Janet Johnson, Emily Kneece; brother, Edgell Risher, Jr.; sister, Fay Vaughan; fifteen...

Patricia Conner Courtney

Patricia Conner Courtney

Sep 15, 2018

Mrs. Patricia Conner Courtney, age 77, beloved wife of Mr. Carthelle Courtney, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 15th, 2018 with her family gathered by her side singing hymns and praises to the Lord. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Renee (Chris) Rhoads; son, Rex (Kelly) Hamlin; sister, Ruth Styles; grandchildren, Laura Ashley Rhoads,...

Kenneth Wayne Kirkland

Kenneth Wayne Kirkland

Sep 15, 2018

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Kirkland, age 54, beloved husband to Ashley Hucks Kirkland, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 15th, 2018. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Kevin (Crystal) Kirkland, Christopher (Christina) Kirkland; step sons, Brady and Blake Sweatt; and grandchildren McKynna Colwell, Addison Kirkland, Christopher Kirkland, Jr and Colton Black. He is preceded in death...

Richard Richardson

Richard Richardson

Sep 14, 2018

RICHARDSON-Richard “Rich” Richardson, age 77, loving husband for   51 years to Patsy “Pat” Randall Richardson and son of the late Idell and Pauline (Hair) Richardson, entered into eternal rest at his son’s residence, while under the care of home hospice services, on Friday evening, September 14, 2018. In addition to his wife, Pat, he is survived by a son, Ken...

Susan Williams Antwine

Susan Williams Antwine

Sep 10, 2018

Mrs. Susan Williams Antwine, age 63, beloved wife to Gerald “Big Bird” Antwine, Jr., entered into rest on September 10th, 2018. In addition to her husband she is survived by her mother, Mary Hall Williams; son, Christopher Edward Arthur (Claudia); sisters, Vicky W. (J.D.) Davis, Becky W. (Tony) Leopard; grandchildren, Blake, Brannon, Blane, Crissy, Carlie and Madelyn; three great grandchildren;...

Shirley M Chavous

Shirley M Chavous

Sep 5, 2018

Mrs. Shirley M. Chavous, age 70, beloved wife of 50 years to Mr. Steven Chavous, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Augusta Ga. In addition to her husband she is survived by her son, Aaron Alan Austin Chavous; daughter, Sherri Cooper; sister, Patty McGuire; grandchildren, Winston and Blaise Cooper and on great...

Betty J. Curtis Knowles

Betty J. Curtis Knowles

Sep 4, 2018

Betty J. Curtis Knowles, age 86, wife for 69 years to the late William T. Knowles and daughter of the late Namon Curtis and the late Minnie Lee Sanders Curtis, entered into eternal rest at Aiken Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. She is survived by daughters; Carolyn (Don) Gibson, Marilyn (Frank) Miller and Lynn Knowles; a sister,...

George Edwin (Eddie) Cook

George Edwin (Eddie) Cook

Sep 1, 2018

Aiken – Mr. George Edwin (Eddie) Cook passed away peacefully early Saturday, September 1st, 2018 after a short illness at a local hospital. He was 83 years old, a former Naval Petty Officer, a retired security officer, a loving husband and family man. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Barrett Cook, his parents Lou and Florence Quan,...

Peggy Baughman Hancock

Peggy Baughman Hancock

Aug 22, 2018

Peggy Baughman Hancock, age 84, beloved wife of 64 years to the late Marvin W. Hancock, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 at her residence. She is survived by her son, Phillip (ReAnne) Hancock; daughter, Marilyn H. (Robert) Coursey; brother, Donnie Baughman; sister, Sheila Black; grandchildren, Andrew R. and David A. Coursey; great grandchildren, Jeremy and Cameron...

Jackie D. Minor

Jackie D. Minor

Aug 20, 2018

Mr. Jackie D. Minor, age 77, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 20th, 2018 at NHC Healthcare of North Augusta. He is survived by his sons, Dewayne (Kay) Minor, Dewey Minor; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Jeanette Weber Minor; and three brothers, Terry Minor, Joseph Minor and Jimmy...

Shirley Ann Johnson Jury

Shirley Ann Johnson Jury

Aug 20, 2018

Shirley Ann Johnson Jury, age 80, of North Augusta, S.C., wife of the late Charles H. Jury and daughter of the late Charlie Lake Johnson, Sr. and the late Ethel Teems Johnson, answered God’s call and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 20, 2018. She is survived by sons, Rev. Charles H. Jury, Jr. of...

James William Ramsey

James William Ramsey

Aug 18, 2018

Mr. James William Ramsey, age 79, beloved husband to Mrs. Patsy Boyd Ramsey, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at his residence. A graveside service celebrating his life will be conducted on Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 at 2 o’clock pm at The Historic Graniteville Cemetery with the Rev. Ron Doss officiating. The interment will immediately follow. The...

Dovie Lovie Pou Tucker

Dovie Lovie Pou Tucker

Aug 17, 2018

Ms. Dovie Lovie Pou Tucker, age 83, beloved wife of the late Joe Tucker, Jr., entered into rest on Friday, August 17th, 2018 at her residence. She is survived by her sons, Benny Pou and John Tucker; daughter, Susie Hollows; brother, James Mixon; thirteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by...

Jackie E. Wilson

Jackie E. Wilson

Aug 16, 2018

Ms. Jackie E. Wilson, age 83, entered into rest on Thursday, August 16th, 2018. She is survived by her sons, Kenny Wilson, Timothy Wilson, John Wilson and Robert Wilson; brothers, Billy and Bobby Elam; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father, John Howard Elam and mother, Lola Williams. She will be...

James Richard Hurd

James Richard Hurd

Aug 11, 2018

Mr. James Richard "Ricky" Hurd, age 52, entered into rest on Saturday, August 11th, 2018. He is survived by his son, Joseph Snyder; daughters, Katrina and Kristi Flynn; sisters, Shelia (David) Craven, Deborah (David) Willis; Fiancé of  eleven years, Shannon Snyder;  two grandchildren; and 5 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Eloise McDaniel...

Leona K. Farmer

Leona K. Farmer

Aug 11, 2018

Mrs. Leona Key Farmer, age 90, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 11th, 2018. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy F. Carr, Gerry F. (Bobby) Hydrick; brother, Jerry William Key (Nell); grandchildren, Robbie (Yvonne) Hudson, Gregg (Barbara) Hydrick, Renee (Matt) Hydrick, Joel (Sherry) Sanders, Jennifer (Dan) Evans; great grandchildren, Devon Hudson (Shelby), Chase Hudson (Caitlin), Mary Catherine Sanders,...

Myrtle Crapps Baughman

Myrtle Crapps Baughman

Aug 7, 2018

Baughman-Ms. Myrtle Guyton Baughman, age 104, of Graniteville, S.C., wife of the late Jesse Baughman and one of twelve children born to the late J. J. and Mattie Clamps Crapps, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 7, 2018.  Fond memories of her will live on through her children: Johnny (Polly) Guyton, Joan (Charles)...