Obituaries

David Noel Nichols

David Noel Nichols

Mar 30, 2024

David Noel Nichols, referred to as "Noel", age 83, entered into rest on Saturday, March 30, 2024.Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife Janice Gray Nichols; sister, Rosemary Hutto (Cecil); niece, Susan Hutto Goodwin; and nephews, Mark Hutto and Phil Gray.He is preceded in death by his father, Curtis Cortez Nichols, and mother, Mary O. Nichols Hallman; his...

Chester Levon Riggs

Chester Levon Riggs

Mar 24, 2024

Mr. Chester Levon Riggs, age 76, entered into rest on Sunday March 24, 2024 at his residence in Trenton, SC.He is survived by his daughter, Melissa (John) Smith; and grandson, Brandon (Kayla) Wyatt.He is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Dovie Ree Riggs; brothers, Gene Riggs, Danny Riggs, Roger Riggs; and sister, Anna Riggs Bruce.Mr. Riggs worked for...

David Leslie Nichols

David Leslie Nichols

Mar 20, 2024

David Leslie "Davey" Nichols, age 59, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at his home in Leesville, SC. He is survived by his mother, Janice Gray Nichols, and many friends who loved him dearly.He was recently followed in death by his father, David Noel Nichols.David loved animals, especially cats. He was a great bowler in his younger years and...

Cathy C. Dooley

Cathy C. Dooley

Mar 18, 2024

Cathy C. Dooley, age 71, entered into rest on Monday March 18, 2024 at her residence in Aiken, SC.She is survived by her children, Amanda (Shawn) Rhoades, Jeremy Curtis, Jason Curtis; grandchildren, Jennifer (Chris) Wootton, Megann Curtis, Dylan (Madison) Curtis, Jewel Curtis (Donovan White), Dalton Leonard, Michala Leonard (Kayla Hicks), Caitlin Leonard, Cooper Rhoades, Cynamon Curtis, Hunter Curtis, Lauren Curtis;...

Jesse Avery James Robinson

Jesse Avery James Robinson

Mar 15, 2024

Jesse Avery James Robinson, age 24, entered into rest on Friday March 15, 2024.He is survived by his two daughters, Aimee Avery and Alayna Ann Grace Robinson; his companion, Amanda Bratton; grandmother, Elaine Proctor; brother, Tyler Wood; sisters, Kelsey Anne Proctor, Amber Richmond; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins who loved him dearly.He is preceded in death by...

Arthur Jay Hasley Sr.

Arthur Jay Hasley Sr.

Mar 14, 2024

Mr. Arthur Jay Hasley Sr., 82, entered into rest on Thursday March 14, 2024 surrounded by his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Overton James and Margaret Irene Hasley; son, Arthur Jay Hasley Jr.; four brothers; and one sister.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Shirley Ann Hasley; sons, Joe Hasley, Michael Hasley, Gary (Sandra)...

Peggie Elizabeth Rogers Saunders

Peggie Elizabeth Rogers Saunders

Mar 10, 2024

Mrs. Peggie Elizabeth Rogers Saunders, 78, entered into rest on Sunday March 10, 2024 surrounded by her family.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry Joe Saunders Sr.; parents, Wallace and Mabel English; two brothers; son, Kenneth Lee Rogers; and granddaughter, Ashley K. Angeley.

She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Rogers (Eddie Chavis), Katelyn Saunders (James Dale); grandchildren,...

Rev. Charles Franklin Wilson

Rev. Charles Franklin Wilson

Mar 8, 2024

Rev. Charles Franklin Wilson, age 89, of Aiken, went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 8, 2024 at his residence surrounded by loved ones.He is survived by his daughters, Debby Wilson, Dianne (Martin) Herron, Susan (Rick Kazinci) Watson; sister Everlee McDaniel Medlock; grandchildren, Jeffery (Kelley) Taylor, Chad (Dawn) Taylor, Tiffany (Michael) Harris, April (Walt) Ray; and 14...

Tammy Abercrombie

Tammy Abercrombie

Mar 7, 2024

Ms. Tammy Kay Abercrombie, age 52, entered into rest on Thursday March 7, 2024 at her home in North Augusta, SC.She is survived by her daughters, Melissa Ann Abercrombie, Heather Kay Tice; sisters, Vicky Daniel, Kelley Hill, Terry Garvin; grandchildren, Giovanni and Delilah Pumarejo, Aiyana and Olivia Bush and Journey Tice; and special friend, Nancy (Lauren) Rhoads.She is preceded in...

Douglas Johnson

Douglas Johnson

Mar 3, 2024

Mr. Douglas C. Johnson, age 56, entered into rest on Sunday March 3, 2024.He is survived by his sister, Vicky (Keith) Harris; brother, Joey Johnson; son, Tony (Danielle) Johnson; daughter, Chelsea Loftin; and grandchildren, Gage Richard and Trezesic Stevenson.He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Gail Johnson.Mr. Johnson had a love for playing darts. He played in...

David C. Tinkham

David C. Tinkham

Mar 3, 2024

Mr. David C. Tinkham, age 75, beloved husband for 53 years to the late Carolyn Tinkham, passed away on Sunday March 3, 2024 at his residence in Aiken.He is survived by his sons, David C. (Susan) Tinkham, Jr. of Aiken, SC, Douglas K. (Deeanna) Tinkham of Sudbury Ontario, Canada; brother, Willard Tinkham of Monmouth, IL; sister, Carol (Robert) Johnson of...

Ramsey Nicole Byers

Ramsey Nicole Byers

Feb 27, 2024

Ramsey Nicole Byers, 21, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

She is survived by her mother, Anna Marie Arico (Ervin Williamson); father, Bruce Wayne (Brook) Byers; sister, Taylor Byers (Matthew Holliday); brother, Gunnar Byers; sister, Kaylee Byers; sisters, Rylie Garrett, Skylar Garrett, Jaiden Garrett; nephew, Raiden Bush; niece, Brinley Holliday; grandmother, Adele Ginn; and great-grandmother, Rita Fernandez. 

Ramsey was a...

James "Jimmy" Olin Jay

James "Jimmy" Olin Jay

Feb 16, 2024

Mr. James “Jimmy” Olin Jay, 74, entered into rest on Friday February 16, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lamar and Evelyn Jay; daughter, Marjorie Rushton; and brother, Steven Jay.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Jay; sons, Bradley (Becky) Jay, Dean (Tami) Jay; sisters, Brenda (Ken) Randall, Kathy (William) Fields; son-in-law, Mark Rushton;...

George Hugh Padgett Jr.

George Hugh Padgett Jr.

Feb 14, 2024

Mr. George Hugh Padgett Jr., 80, entered into rest on February 14, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George Hugh Padgett Sr. and Willie Bell Hall Padgett; and brothers, Donald Padgett and Herbert Padgett.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Judith E. Padgett; son, George H. (Michele) Padgett III; daughter, Karen R. Lee; siblings, Lois...

LTC Retired Charles Thomas Asbelle

LTC Retired Charles Thomas Asbelle

Feb 8, 2024

Lieutenant Colonel Retired Charles Thomas Asbelle, age 95, beloved husband to the late Jacqueline Posey Asbelle, entered into rest on Thursday February 8, 2024.

He is survived by his children, Christi Asbelle, Charles T. "Chip" Asbelle, II., James Michael Asbelle; grandchildren, Alaina Minton, Tessa Zelek, Charles T. "Thomas" Asbelle, III.; and one great grandson, Charles Minton.

In addition to his wife he...

Azalee Rhodes Ford

Azalee Rhodes Ford

Feb 3, 2024

Mrs. Azalee Rhodes Ford, 88, entered into rest on Saturday, February 3, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, William Oneal Ford; and her parents.

She is survived by her sons, Kenneth Wade Ford, Rickey Oneal (Cheryl) Ford; daughter, Gail (Steven “Buster”) Riedel; brother, Wilbur Crawford; brother-in-law, William “Bud” Ford; sister-in-law, Rachel W. Ford; grandchildren, Rick Oneal Ford Jr.,...

Carolyn Louise Norris

Carolyn Louise Norris

Feb 2, 2024

Heaven gained an angel on Friday, February 2, 2024, Mrs. Carolyn Louise Norris, 89.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, William “Ed” Norris; son, William “Eddie” (Jan) Norris; daughter, Michelle (Allison) Norris; granddaughter, Haylie (Timothy) Poston; and great grandchild, Maverick Poston.

Carolyn was born in Vaucluse, S.C. and retired from the...

Carol G. Brantley

Carol G. Brantley

Feb 1, 2024

Ms. Carol Brantley, 79, entered into rest on Thursday February 1, 2024.



Carol was a lifelong resident of Graniteville and member of Graniteville First Baptist Church. She accepted Jesus as her Savior at an early age. She loved her Lord, her family, and visits with her grandchildren. She worked for Graniteville Company for over 30 years. When she retired, she provided...

Barbara Britt

Barbara Britt

Jan 28, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Patricia Britt, 83, entered into rest Sunday January 28, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 26 years, Lucian Martin Britt; her parents, Frederick and Elizabeth Herron; brothers, Collins, Elijah, Burts, Owen, Heber, Robert; sisters, Dorothy, Myrtis; and grandsons, Christopher, Gregory, and Dean.

She is survived by her sons, Terry Martin (Theresa) Britt, Dean Legrand (Mary...

Ken Peters

Ken Peters

Jan 26, 2024

Kenneth Earl Peters, age 64, passed away on Friday January 26, 2024 at his home in Aiken, SC.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Melissa Peters (Matthew Christ), Kristin Libby; grandchildren, Henry Christ, Xander Harris, Julian Harris, Kyla Jackson; sister, Patricia Peters; and beloved friend Bullet Kneece.

Ken loved NASCAR and enjoyed talking about that to anyone who would listen....