Obituaries

Valerie C. Rachin Davis

Valerie C. Rachin Davis

May 3, 2018

Valerie C. Rachin Davis, age 93, of Aiken, S.C., wife of the late William Ellis Davis and daughter of the late K. J. Rachin and the late Anna Raczy Kasprzak, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 3, 2018. She had no surviving family; however, she had become like family to her friend, Kathy Dutton who was employed with Pruitt...

James  Calvin McKenzie

James Calvin McKenzie

May 2, 2018

Mr. James C. McKenzie, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Judi W. McKenzie; daughters, Michele (James) Hansen, Tane’ Miller; sister, Marie Hale; and three grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, John W. and Hazel Pringle McKenzie; son, James S. McKenzie; and two brothers,...

Eddie  Mack Logan

Eddie Mack Logan

May 1, 2018

Mr. Eddie Mack Logan, age 51, of Augusta. Ga., son of Margaret Rushton Boykin of Augusta entered, into rest at his residence on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. In addition to his mother, he is survived by sisters, Shannon Christina (Michael E.) Boykin Willis and Winsome Chang both of Augusta; brothers, Roy Searles of Augusta, Ga. and Mark Terry of Martinez,...

James L. "Jimmy" Bryant

James L. "Jimmy" Bryant

Apr 29, 2018

James “Jimmy” Bryant, age 69, died peacefully at his sister’s home, surrounded by friends and family on Sunday, April 29th, 2018 following a brief illness. Jimmy was born on May 7th, 1948 in Aiken SC. He was the son of the late Luther and Magdalene Spires Bryant. He was very proud of his Vaucluse heritage. He served his country proudly...

Gene Bonnett

Gene Bonnett

Apr 21, 2018

Mr. Gene Bonnett, age 78, beloved husband of 54 years to Mrs. Martha N. Bonnett, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 21st, 2018. In addition to his wife he is survived by his sister, Joan Grice; a host of family members, and dog “GiGi”. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Beatrice Bonnett. The family will...

Simon  A. Vasquez

Simon A. Vasquez

Apr 16, 2018

Mr. Simon A. Vasquez, age 61, entered into rest on Monday, April 16th, 2018. He is survived by his daughters, Angelita Vasquez-Loren, Maria Vasquez; mother, Angelita A. Vasquez; brother, Jose Vasquez; sisters, Gloria Maria Vasquez, Clara States, Frances Martinez, Olga Estrada; and eight grandchildren. Mr. Vasquez proudly served his country in the United States Army and loved his family dearly....

Nancy  Ann Mims

Nancy Ann Mims

Apr 15, 2018

Nancy Ann Mims, age 72, entered into rest on Sunday, April 15th, 2018 at her home. She is survived by her sons, John (Corrie) Green, Michael (Shannon) Green; brother, John (Joan) Bologna, Joyce (Calvin) Johnson; and six grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Joseph and Angeline Therrian Bologna. Ms. Mims was a loving mother and proudly...

Betty  Gregory Herron

Betty Gregory Herron

Apr 14, 2018

Betty Gregory Herron, age 77, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 14th, 2018. She is survived by her sons, Bobby E. (Donna) Herron Jr., William D. (Denise) Herron, Wilbur E. Herron; daughters, Joyce Frances Herron, Betty Faye Herron (Adam) Culley; sister, Vivian Ann Shooks; fourteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby...

Doris  Booth Faulkner

Doris Booth Faulkner

Apr 13, 2018

Ms. Doris Booth Faulkner, age 88, of Graniteville, S.C., wife of the late Melzer O. Faulkner, Jr. and daughter of the late Rennie G. Booth and the late Myrtle Johnson Booth, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 13, 2018. She is survived by sons, Danny Faulkner of Aiken and Melzer Faulkner of Graniteville, S.C.; a daughter, Becky (Morris) Penley...

Billy Joe "BJ" Eubanks

Billy Joe "BJ" Eubanks

Apr 2, 2018

Billy Joe “B.J.” Eubanks, age 36, passed away Monday, April 2nd, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Ann Yeager Eubanks; daughter, Kristian Leigh Eubanks; mother, Linda Green; brother, Willie James Eubanks; and sister, Betty Ann Eubanks Wilson. He is preceded in death by his son, Mathew Logan Eubanks; and father, Willie W. Eubanks. He will be greatly missed...

Kenneth  Lamar Ferguson

Kenneth Lamar Ferguson

Mar 31, 2018

Mr. Kenneth Lamar Ferguson, age 91, beloved husband of 70 years to Mrs. Kathryn Putnam Ferguson, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 31st, 2018 at his home. He is survived by his son, Danny Ferguson (Deborah); grandchildren, Jennifer Oerman (Jason), Jonathan Ferguson (Erin), Katie Tate (Hal); and nine great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel...

Sherry  Diane Lane

Sherry Diane Lane

Mar 28, 2018

Sherry Diane Lane, age 67, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 28th, 2018. She is survived by her son, Daniel Lee Johnson, Jr. (Emily); daughters, Lisa Diane Williams (Jerry, Jr.), Sherry Denise Lanier (Phillip); and five grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Junious & Ethel Loretha Johnson Lane; and brother, Jerry Junious Lane. She will be...

Christopher  Albert Swearingen

Christopher Albert Swearingen

Mar 25, 2018

Mr. Christopher Albert Swearingen, age 38, entered into eternal rest on Sunday March 25th, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Jaime Lynne Swearingen; father, Larry R. Swearingen, Jr (Karen L.).; daughters, MaKayla Marie and Vivian Elizabeth Swearingen; brothers, Larry R. Swearingen III, William J. Swearingen, Robert A. Swearingen; step brothers, Kevin Reilly, John Reilly, Kevin R. Mabli; step sister,...

Carolyn  Cook Hatcher

Carolyn Cook Hatcher

Mar 19, 2018

Carolyn Cook Hatcher, age 73, of Warrenville, S.C., beloved wife for 33 years to Jerry H. Hatcher and daughter of the late F. C. Cook and the late Azzilee Brown, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, March 19, 2018. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Phillip M. Hatcher...

Melvin Hall

Melvin Hall

Mar 15, 2018

Mr. Melvin Hall, age 79, beloved husband of Mrs. Dale Carpenter Hall, entered into rest on Thursday, March 15th, 2018. In addition to his wife he is survived by his sons, Darrel (Linda) Hall, Billy Hall, Ronnie Hall, Russell Hall; daughter, Glenda (William “Bill”) Taylor; brother, S.J. Hall; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by...

Linda Baker Gray Rhoden

Linda Baker Gray Rhoden

Mar 11, 2018

Mrs. Linda Baker Gray Rhoden, age 59, loving wife for 37 years to Joey Rhoden, and daughter of her late biological parents, Furman Baker and Frances DuPree Baker and her late adopted parents, Paul E. Gray and Margie Key Allen Gray, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, March 11, 2018. In addition to her husband, she is...

Billy  Ray Davis

Billy Ray Davis

Mar 10, 2018

Billy Ray Davis, age 61, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 10th, 2018. He is survived by his former companion, Vicky Davis; brothers, Benny L. Davis (Nancy), Harold Gregory (Eugenia), Robert L. Gregory (Tammy); and sister, Betty Ann Rutland (Tony). He is preceded in death by his parents, Benny L., Sr. and Alma Gunter Davis. He will be greatly...

Mary Louise Sutton Manley

Mary Louise Sutton Manley

Mar 9, 2018

Mary Louise Sutton Manley, age 92, of Warrenville, S.C., wife of the late DC Manley and daughter of the late Alvie Sutton and the late Lee Morrison Sutton, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, March 9, 2018. She is survived by sons; Jimmy and Rickey Manley of Alabama; daughters, Ann Barnes and Betty Barrett of Warrenville, S.C.;...

Joseph L. "Papa Joe" Key,  Jr.

Joseph L. "Papa Joe" Key, Jr.

Mar 8, 2018

Mr. Joseph L. “Papa Joe” Key, Jr., age 76, beloved husband of the late Patsy Toole Key, entered into eternal rest at his home on Thursday, March 8th, 2018 with his family by his side. He is survived by his son, Joseph L. Key III; daughters, Vickie Nettles (Frank), Angie Woodward (Dan), Sherrie Pitts (Phillip); brother, Chester Key; sister, Margaret...

Earline  H. Corbett

Earline H. Corbett

Mar 8, 2018

Corbett -Earline Holsenback Corbett, age 72, of Aiken, S.C., loving wife of Bobby Corbett and daughter of the late Earl Holsenback and the late Alma Snipes Holsenback, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, March 8, 2018. In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons: Rev. Steve Hall, Shane Hall and James Hall, III; daughters, Tammy...