Obituaries

Lillie Mae Sanders Mays

Lillie Mae Sanders Mays

Jun 2, 2016

MAYS-Lillie Mae Sanders Mays, age 87, of Gloverville, S.C., daughter of the late Bennie Sanders and the late Bernice Clark Briggs, entered into rest at her residence on Thursday, June 2, 2016. She is survived by a son, Raymond Baker, Jr. of Madison, Alabama; daughters, Carol Eustace and Joan Spradley both of Gloverville, S.C.; a brother, Jackie Sanders of Graniteville,...

Beverly  Simons McElwee

Beverly Simons McElwee

May 26, 2016

McELWEE-Beverly Simons McElwee, age 71, of West Columbia, S.C., formerly of Aiken County, S.C., entered into rest at her granddaughter’s residence in North Augusta, S.C., on Thursday, May 26, 2016. She is survived by daughters, Robin (John) Arthur and Kimberly (Wayne) Whisenant; sons, Darrell (Katherine) McElwee and Michael (Joy) McElwee; a brother, Michael Simons; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren....

Eddie  Robert Hewitt

Eddie Robert Hewitt

May 23, 2016

HEWITT-Eddie Robert Hewitt, age 73, of Augusta, Ga., loving husband of Winnie Davenport Hewitt and son of the late Purvis J. Hewitt and the late Mildred McCarty Hewitt entered into rest at University Hospital on Monday, May 23, 2016. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Sandra H. Wright and Lura Hewitt; sons, Eddie Robert Hewitt, Jr.;...

Gertrude  Ready Sheppard

Gertrude Ready Sheppard

May 22, 2016

SHEPPARD-Gertrude Ready Sheppard, age 90, of Aiken, S. C., wife of the late William Sheppard and daughter of the late Willie Ward Ready and the late Bonnie Owens Ready, entered into rest at her residence on Sunday, May 22, 2016. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Patricia Sheppard of Trenton, S. C. and a brother, Lewis...

Kenneth  T. Horres

Kenneth T. Horres

May 20, 2016

HORRES-Kenneth Turner Horres, age 89, of Aiken, S.C., loving husband for 66 wonderful years to Merilyn Carroll Horres and son of the late Joseph Horres and the late Edna McCather Horres, entered into rest on Friday, May 20, 2016. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Kenneth A.“Artie” (Susan) Horres of Aiken, S.C.; daughters, Connie (Mike)...

Jackie Widener

Jackie Widener

May 20, 2016

WIDENER-Mr. Jackie Leon Widener, age 67, of Graniteville, S.C., loving husband of Ludie Patricia Black Widener and son of the late Leon L. Widener and the late Jesse Loraine Berry Widener, entered into rest on Friday, May 20, 2016. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Dana Yonce of Graniteville, S.C.; a sister and brother-in-law, Tina...

Jackie  Leon Widener

Jackie Leon Widener

May 20, 2016

WIDENER-Mr. Jackie Leon Widener, age 67, of Graniteville, S.C., loving husband of Ludie Patricia Black Widener and son of the late Leon L. Widener and the late Jesse Loraine Berry Widener, entered into rest on Friday, May 20, 2016. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Dana Yonce of Graniteville, S.C.; a sister and brother-in-law, Tina...

Austin  R. Rollins

Austin R. Rollins

May 19, 2016

ROLLINS- Austin R. Rollins, age 79, of Aiken, S.C., Son of the late Paul and Louise Rollins, entered into eternal rest on Thursday May 19th, 2016 at his home. Mr. Rollins was survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Roland A. and Nancy Rollins; a daughter and son-in-law Robyn A. and Derwin Hunt; brothers and sisters-in-law, Wiley (Mary) Rollins, Robert P....

Doris  Williams Johnson

Doris Williams Johnson

May 18, 2016

JOHNSON- Doris Williams Johnson, age 90, of Graniteville, S.C., wife of the late Thomas F. Johnson & daughter of the late Jack Williams, Sr. and the late Addie Lazar Williams, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. She is survived by a son, Kenneth Johnson of Graniteville, S. C.; a daughter, Jackie Johnson Stong of Texas; a daughter-in-law, Becky...

Mary  Spradley Maroney

Mary Spradley Maroney

May 18, 2016

MARONEY- Mary L. Spradley Maroney, age 75, of Warrenville, S.C., daughter of the late X. L. Spradley and the late Alafair Maroney Spradley, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. She is survived by daughters, Angela Maroney of Gilbert, S.C. and Michelle Roberson of Clearwater, S.C.; sons, Sammy (Shirley) Maroney of Warrenville, S.C., Dickie (Glennette) Maroney of Pelion, S.C....

Shirley  Smith Jones

Shirley Smith Jones

May 16, 2016

JONES-Mrs. Shirley Smith Jones, age 77, of Augusta, Ga., loving wife of David Harvey Jones and daughter of the late Robert Gordon Smith and the late Louise Taylor Smith, entered into rest at her residence on Monday, May 16, 2016. In addition to her husband, David, she is survived by brothers Buddy (Vicki) Smith of Aiken, S.C. and Rob F....

Bruce  A. Herring

Bruce A. Herring

May 16, 2016

HERRING-Bruce Herring, age 72 of Graniteville, S.C., loving husband for 51 years to Emma Ruth Yonn Herring and son of the late Wilson Herring and Laura Allenwood Herring, entered into rest at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center on Monday, May 16, 2016. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Rex A. (Cyndi) Herring; daughter, Laurie (Glenn)...

Thomas  E. Griner,  Jr.

Thomas E. Griner, Jr.

May 12, 2016

GRINER-Thomas E. Griner, Jr., age 74, of Graniteville, S.C., loving husband for 40 wonderful years to Dorothy Whittle Griner and son of the late Thomas E. Griner, Sr. and the late Edna Ward Griner, entered into rest on Thursday, May 12, 2016. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Angela (Ronald) Cook of Harlem, Ga., Julie Griner...

Mary Diane Derrick Duncan

Mary Diane Derrick Duncan

May 11, 2016

DUNCAN-Mrs. Mary Diane Derrick Duncan, age 74, of Aiken, S.C., loving wife of James M. Duncan and daughter of the late Luther Tillman Derrick, Sr. and the late Elma Louise Adams, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Daniel (Debbie) Holsomback; a daughter, Jennifer (Sam); granddaughters, Tiffanie...

Jerry Proctor of Beech Island, South Carolina

Jerry Proctor of Beech Island, South Carolina

May 7, 2016

Jerry Melton Proctor, age 77, beloved husband to Lynn Eidson Proctor for 40 years and son of the late Roy Proctor and Gladys Anderson Nichols, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 7th, 2016. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Jeremy (Crystal) Proctor, and Clay Garvin; daughters Fonda Proctor (Deborah), Gina (Craig) Bell, and Julie...

James  Terry Young

James Terry Young

May 1, 2016

YOUNG-James Terry Young, age 64, of Graniteville, S.C., loving husband for 43 years to Mary Wisner Young and son of the late Norris R. Young and the late Earlene Renew Young, entered into eternal rest on the Lord’s Day, Sunday, May 1, 2016. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Cindy (Lish) Boyd of Aiken, S.C.;...

Anthony  M. Minaya

Anthony M. Minaya

Apr 28, 2016

MINAYA-Anthony M. Minaya, age 86, of Graniteville, S.C., loving husband for 42 years to Jean Randall Minaya and son of the late Antonio Minaya and the late Gloria Varona Minaya, entered into rest on Thursday, April 28, 2016. In addition to this wife, he is survived by a son, Scotty (Suzanne) Carpenter of Warrenville; daughters, Sherry (Todd) Hendrix of Lexington,...

Mary  Smith Waits

Mary Smith Waits

Apr 26, 2016

WAITS-Mary Waits, age 76 of Graniteville, S.C., loving wife of William Waits, Sr. and daughter of the late Raymond R. Smith and the late Mattie West Smith, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Washington, Arkansas on September 20, 1939. She was retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglas in...

Beau Mack Mabrey

Beau Mack Mabrey

Apr 25, 2016

MABREY-Beau Mack Mabrey, age 35, of North Augusta, S.C., son of the late JoeMack Mabrey and the late Linda Speer Mabrey, entered into rest on April 25, 2016. He us survived by his loving companion, Raven Redd; a sister, Cindy (Terry) Mayson; a brother, Darin (Amanda) Mabrey; nieces, Logan Mabrey, Kaidyn Mabrey and Rhaylin Mabrey; nephews, Tyler Redd, Kyle Redd...

Andrew  J. Barrett

Andrew J. Barrett

Apr 23, 2016

BARRETT-Andrew J. Barrett, age 87, of Aiken, formerly of Warrenville, S.C., son of the late James Barrett and the late Ora Irene Jackson Barrett, entered into rest on Saturday, April 23, 2016. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Ben Parrott and Beverly and Johnny Hodson both of Aiken, S.C.; grandchildren, Chad (Jennifer) Parrott, Andrea (Derrick) Haltiwanger and...