Obituaries

Jan 4, 2019

Melvin David Hall, age 82, of Johnston, SC., entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 4th, 2019 at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga.

 He is survived by his son, John Darin Hall; daughter, Dedra K. Taylor; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

 He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Kay Hall; parents, John and Ella Smith Hall; brothers,...

Dec 31, 2018

John Russell Williams, age 80, of Aiken, S.C., loving husband of Shelvedene Carter Williams and son of the late Frank Williams and the late Ruby Yaun Williams, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, December 31, 2018. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Dana L. (David) Reno and Lynn R. (Jim) Stocker; a son,...

Dec 29, 2018

Ms. Dorothy Boatright Mathis, age 97, wife of the late Alex Mathis, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 29th, 2018, at her residence. She is survived by her grandson, Larry Sans (Laurie) Mathis and his mother Faye Duggan from Jacksonville, Florida.; great grandson, Winston Cole Mathis; brother, Beman Boatright; sister, Wylene Lewis; a host of family...

Dec 28, 2018

Mrs. Karen Marie Gay McGee, age 55, beloved wife to Russell E. McGee, Sr., entered into rest on Friday, December 28th, 2018 at her home.

 In addition to her husband she is survived by her sons, Russell E. (Kim) McGee, Jr., Nathan Drew McGee; daughter, Tabatha Marie (Marie) McGee; Parents, Robert L. and Janice A. Cosnahan Gay; brothers, James L....

Dec 25, 2018

William “Jackie” Sizemore, age 67, of Warrenville, S.C., loving husband for 39 years to Cathy Kneece Sizemore and son of Janie Sikes Sizemore and the late William W. Sizemore, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018.  In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a daughter, Amanda (Christopher “Chris”) Lind;...

Dec 24, 2018

Snipes-Michael Alan Snipes, age 56, of Aiken, S.C., loving son of Lottie Herron Snipes and the late Mackie R. Snipes, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, December 24, 2018. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister, Joyce Snipes Cato, a brother, Mackie “Steve” Snipes, nieces, Amanda (Chuck) Hendrix, Nicole (Matt) Carducci, Lauren (Michael)...

Dec 23, 2018

Dorothy Edwards Williams, age 90, beloved wife of the late Ernest Williams, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 23rd, 2018 at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga.

 She is survived by her son, Bobby Williams; daughter, Shelly Mitchum; grandchildren, Monica (Paul) Mazzell, Wesley (Beverlee) Mitchum, Angela (Joel) Knight; great grandchildren, Paul Mazzell III, Haley Mazzell, Aaron Mazzell, Jonathan Mitchum, Nathan...

Dec 22, 2018

Peggy Jean Smith, age 56, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 22nd, 2018 at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga.

 She is survived by her sons, Brandon Whisenant, Curtis Smith; sisters, Alice Fallaw, Jackie Whisenant; brother, Robert Whisenant, one grandchild, Anne-Brooke Whisenant; and a nephew, Bryan D. Fallaw, Jr.

 She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles R. and...

Dec 22, 2018

Jeannie R. Conaway Hicks, age 65, of Warrenville, S.C., loving wife for 44 years to Richard Hicks and daughter of the late John Conaway and the late Lucille Chambley Conaway, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 22, 2018. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Erica Wise; a son, Eric Hadden; sisters, Sandra (Charlie) Kelley,...

Dec 10, 2018

Bobbie Sue Crocker Stein, age 74, wife of the late Stephen Stein, entered into rest on Monday, December 10th, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Ms. Stein was born in Abilene, Texas on November 15th, 1944 to John and Hazel Crocker. She has lived in the CSRA since 1962.

She is survived by her brother, Jim Crocker; sister, Kay Chavous;...

Dec 7, 2018

Mary Thompson Bell, age 90, beloved wife of the late Everette Bell, went to be with her Savior on Friday, December 7th, 2018 at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga.

She is survived by her son, Allen “Pat” (Melody) Bell; daughter, Beverly Bell (Clifford) Rushton; sister, Marian Rushton; four grandchildren; Keith (Yvonne) Rushton, Kandace (James) Dean, Emmalie Bell (Jordan) Babb, and...

Dec 2, 2018

Ms. Valarie Rose Hall Nickell, age 48, of Aiken, S.C., loving daughter of John H. Hall, Jr. and Betty Corley Hall of Graniteville, S.C., entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, December 2, 2018. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a daughter, Joschalynn Lorimer; sons Daniel Bowers, Will Lorimer, John Lorimer, Zack Lorimer and Austin...

Nov 29, 2018

Maggie Mae T. Burnett, age 93, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 29th, 2018. She is survived by her son, Otis “Don” (Pam) Burnett; sisters, Mary Bell, Marion Rushton; grandchildren, Allen Reece, Erin (Rob) McFadden, Adam (Kayla) Burnett; great grandchildren, Malon McFadden, Aubrey Reece and one on the way, Cason James Burnett who is due to...

Nov 29, 2018

Ron Victor Williams, age 49, of Warrenville, S.C., son of Shirley Driggers Williams and the late Paul F. “Cricket” Williams, entered into eternal rest at University Hospital on Thursday, November 29, 2018. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son Aaron (Taylor) Williams; a daughter, Kayla (Derrick) Williams; sisters, Patty (Juan) Valdez and Latricia (Avery) Bragg; brothers,...

Nov 27, 2018

Mr. Robert H. Duncan, age 86, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 27th, 2018. He is survived by his sons, Ronnie (Evie) Duncan, Robbie (Pennye) Duncan; brother, Larry Duncan; sister in law, Thelma Duncan grandchildren, Keri Biddle, Kristen McCollum, Brooke Meyer, Seth Duncan; and four great grandchildren, Blake and Macee McCollum, and Cameron and Jake Biddle. He is preceded...

Nov 27, 2018

Clydia Page Vickers, age 82, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 27th, 2018. She is survived by her sons, Stephen Brewer, Greg Brewer; daughter, Allison Janis; brother, Truman Page, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, A.W. and Irene Brantley Page; and sisters, Carol Hayes and Audrey Green. She will be greatly...

Nov 21, 2018

Phyllis A. Heck, age 90, beloved wife of the late Dalton C. Heck, Sr., entered into rest on Wednesday, November 21st, 2018 at her residence. She is survived by her daughter, Christa Terry; sons, Dalton C. “Butch” (Sheila) Heck, Jr., Randy (Jayne) McCormack; brothers, Mike (Marlene) McCormack, Charles (Del) McCormack, Edward (Sharron) McCormack; sister, Jane (Charles) Ramseth; seven grandchildren and...

Nov 21, 2018

Nov 19, 2018

Mr. Gilbert B. Ryals, Jr., age 65, entered into rest on Monday, November 19th, 2018. He is survived by his sister, Amanda Cason; nephews, Chad Moxley, Chris Moxley, Shannon Ryals; niece, Kelly Miller; and many great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert B. “G.B.”, Sr. and Peggy Whiddon Ryals; brother, Grady “Bimbo” Ryals; sister,...

Nov 18, 2018

Ms. Florine Redd Chambers, age 81, beloved wife of the late Fred Chambers, entered into rest on Sunday, November 18th, 2018 at her residence. She is survived by her son, Benjamin F. Sharpe; daughters, Annette Boatright, Kathy Chambers (Mike Benson, Sr.), Velvet Miller (Rick), Shirley Taylor (Stephanie); nineteen grandchildren, twenty three great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. In addition...