Obituaries

Adelene Snelling Hite

Adelene Snelling Hite

Jan 11, 2025

Ms. Adelene Snelling Hite, age 100, beloved wife of the late Theodore "Dosie" Hite, passed away on Saturday January 11, 2025.

She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Joyce Willing Flowers (Gary), Dean Snelling (Rebecca), Larry Willing (Cathy), Mary Frances Snelling (the late Ron Albertelli), Randy Snelling (Wesley Cadle); sister's-in-law, Lorie Hite Storey, Roma Hite Jay; cousin and special friend,...

Betty Faye Kneece

Betty Faye Kneece

Jan 9, 2025

Mrs. Betty Faye Kneece, 73, entered into rest on Thursday January 9, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 13 years, Cecil Kneece; parents, Bill and Retha Seigler; son, Cecil D. Kneece; brother, Lavern Sigler; and sister Brenda Koon. 

She is survived by her children, Robert (Susan) Kneece, Tina Michelle (Corey) Garrison; sisters, Eva Gay Hawkins, Darlene Godfrey;...

Raymond O. Scott, Jr.

Raymond O. Scott, Jr.

Jan 7, 2025

Livestream Link For Raymond Scott, Jr. Funeral: https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/raymond-oliver-scott-jr

Raymond Oliver Scott, Jr., age 68, beloved husband to Mrs. Sherry Martin Scott, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday January 7, 2025.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughters, Jennifer (Shawn) Barton, Amanda (Brandon) Barton, Rusty (Kayla) Scott, Bradley (Taylor) Scott; brother, Cecil (Teresa) Scott; sister, Carol (Gene) Herron;...

Dianne Arthur

Dianne Arthur

Dec 30, 2024

Mrs. Dianne Arthur, 75, entered into rest on Monday December 30, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Betty Jo Montgomery and Warren Jackson Oliver Sr.

She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, William Arthur; children, Keith (Ashley) Fulmer, Kim (Ted) Fulmer Carswell, Davina Little (Derrick) Bates; brother, Warren J. Oliver Jr. (Patrick DeGue); grandchildren, Whitney (Todd)...

Elizabeth Powell Baker

Elizabeth Powell Baker

Dec 30, 2024

Mrs. Elizabeth Powell Baker, 79, entered into rest on Monday December 30, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, James “Jimmy” H. Baker; parents, Walter and Janie Ruth Powell; daughter, Judith “Judy” Marie Baker; and brother, Anthony Powell.

She is survived by her son. James “Ernie” Ernest Baker; daughter, Shannon (Ronnie) Arthur; grandchildren, Amanda “Nikki” Arthur,...

Willine Glover Steelman

Willine Glover Steelman

Dec 28, 2024

Willine Glover Steelman, a devoted homemaker and beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday December 28, 2024.

Willine was a lifelong area resident who graduated from LBC High School. She was 87 years young and loved being with people. She loved her family very much and greatly enjoyed family cookouts. She had...

Christy Kennerly

Christy Kennerly

Dec 25, 2024

Stephanie Christine “Christy” Kennerly, age 53, passed away on December 25, 2024.

Christy entered Heaven on her favorite day of the year, Christmas. To celebrate her life, she leaves behind her husband Lewis, her daughter Abby (Brandon) and children Kyrie, Brandon Jr , Joanna, and Gwen, her daughter Hannah (Jacob) and children Liam and Owen, and her son Lewis III. She...

Clifford H. "Chip" Pryor, Jr.

Clifford H. "Chip" Pryor, Jr.

Dec 23, 2024

Mr. Clifford H. "Chip" Pryor, Jr., age 60, beloved husband to Mrs. Wanda Faye Pryor, entered into rest on Monday December 23, 2024.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his sons, Clifford H. "Tripp" Pryor, III. (Brittny), Joshua D. Pryor (Lauren McLean); daughters, Angela R. Tibbs (Cliff), Melinda M. Moulton (Stephen Begley, Jr.); grandchildren, Patrick Hunter Pryor, Bradley...

Julia Fields Parker

Julia Fields Parker

Dec 17, 2024

Mrs. Julia Fields Parker, 88, entered into rest on Tuesday December 17, 2024. 

Hold on Daddy, Mama’s coming, she had to stop and smell the roses.

She is preceded in death by her first husband of 26 years, Leonard H. Gilbert; second husband of 19 years, Vernon Parker; parents, Arthur and Ruby Fields; brother, Frank Fields; sister, Margie Lott; and grandson, Kirk...

Tiffany Rochelle Stroud

Tiffany Rochelle Stroud

Dec 17, 2024

Tiffany Rochelle Stroud, age 39, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

She is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, Raymond Stroud; parents, Fred (Mary) Williams and Tina (Larry) Kuhn; brother, Jeremy (Taylor) Williams; sisters, Sarah Kuhn (Steven Wilson) and Jasmine Powell; grandparent; Louis Williams; nephews, Boogie and Wooby Williams.

She is preceded in death by her late grandparents;...

C. Wayne Roof

C. Wayne Roof

Dec 12, 2024

Mr. Crawford Wayne Roof, age 79, beloved husband of Mrs. Ann Martin Roof, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday December 12, 2024.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Marty (Dawn) Roof, Matt (Sharon) Roof; brother, Dr. Dean Roof; grandchildren, McNeal (Breanna) Roof, Paige Roof, Patrick (Lauren) Roof, Shane Roof, and Branson Roof; and...

Jeanette Wellmaker Schall

Jeanette Wellmaker Schall

Dec 10, 2024

Jeanette Leopard Wellmaker Schall, age 97, entered into rest on Tuesday December 10, 2024.

She is survived by her daughters, Pam (John) Holmes, Lisa Corley - Zimmerman; grandchildren, Carla Wilson(Marshall) Johnson, Anthony Corley, Jr.; and sister, Joyce Gardner.

She is preceded in death by her late husbands, Mr. Ellis V. Wellmaker and Mr. James Schall; parents, Burley and Mattie Lou Leopard; and...

Sherrie Lynn Pitts

Sherrie Lynn Pitts

Dec 8, 2024

Mrs. Sherrie Lynn Pitts, age 56, beloved wife of 34 years to Phillip R. Pitts, entered into rest on Sunday December 8, 2024.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her sons, Mark Dwayne Garvin (Amanda), Joseph Key IV (Maranda); sisters, Vickie Nettles (Frank), Angie Woodward (Dan); and six grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Jr....

Holly H. Keenan

Holly H. Keenan

Dec 5, 2024

Mrs. Holly H. Keenan, 63, entered into rest on December 5, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hollis and Mary Hartman.

She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Kenneth Keenan; children, Kennie (Kyle) McDougall, Nicholas Keenan; sisters, Joelann Weaver, Margaret Nolan, Deedee Reeves; and grandchildren, Keegan and Kyleigh McDougall.

Holly worked for the Graniteville Company for many...

Margie Ann Conaway

Margie Ann Conaway

Dec 4, 2024

Mrs. Margie Ann Conaway, 82, entered into rest on December 4, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jim Frank “Bill” Conaway; parents, Felder Curtis Cook and Azzilee Brown Little; sister, Carolyn Hatcher; brothers, Billy Cook, Bud Cook; and grandson, Chandler Smith.

She is survived by her daughters, Faye (Marty) Edwards, Pam (Phillip) Deason, Rachel (Carl) Silas, Tammy Gregory;...

Ronald E. Collum

Ronald E. Collum

Dec 4, 2024

Mr. Ronald E. Collum, 79, entered into rest on Wednesday December 4, 2024 surrounded by his family.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Janis L. Collum; parents, Lever and Eula Collum; and brother, Robert L. Collum.

He is survived by his children, Ronald Todd (Teresa) Collum, Tiffiany (John) Seigler; sister-in-law, Emma Collum; 9 grandchildren, and 5...

Lisa Marie Mikell

Lisa Marie Mikell

Dec 3, 2024

Ms. Lisa Marie Mikell, age 59, entered into rest on December 3, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her father, Wesley Mikell; mother Christine Tyler; stepfather, Bruce Tyler; and brother, Leroy Mikell.

She is survived by her daughters, Ashley (David) Reinhart; Christina (Lauren) Compton; stepmother, Sherryl Mikell; partner, Phillip Robbins; previous spouse, Allen Cooper; siblings, Lesley (Angel) Mikell, Wesley Mikell, Sherry...

Wayne Curtis Baird

Wayne Curtis Baird

Dec 2, 2024

Wayne Curtis Baird, 68, died on Monday, December 2, 2024, in Aiken, South Carolina, in the company of his children and his brother, Robert Antonius Baird.

Born in Aiken on September 25, 1956, he was the son of the late John William Baird and Myrtle Lee Widener Baird. He is preceded in death by Ouilda Marie Madewell Baird.

Mr. Baird was a...

Susan Lynn Moyer

Susan Lynn Moyer

Dec 1, 2024

Susan Lynn Moyer, age 67, entered into rest on Sunday December 1, 2024.

Born and raised in Aiken, SC

She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Willie E. and Mattie S. Moyer; maternal grandparents, William M. and Frances G. Jones.

She is the daughter of Betty J. Moyer and the late Wilbur W. Moyer.

She is survived by her brother, William Keith...

Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson

Nov 25, 2024

Mary Bridges Anderson, age 96, beloved wife to the late Harry E. Anderson, entered into rest on Monday November 25, 2024 at her home in Warrenville, SC.

She survived by her daughter, Jean A. (Tom) Dyer; five grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and nine great - great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and...