Obituaries

Ella  Semeka Bell

Ella Semeka Bell

Sep 9, 2011

BELL-Ms. Ella Semelka Bell, age 93, of Graniteville, S. C., widow of the late Clyde Bell and daughter of the late Anthony and Louise Chlopek Semelka, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 9, 2011. She is survived by a son, Richard (Barbara) Phillips of Aiken; daughters, Sharon (David) Handy of Warrenville and Patricia “Patsy” (Martin) Sawyer of Graniteville; eight...

Peggy  Whiddon Ryals

Peggy Whiddon Ryals

Sep 4, 2011

RYALS-Ms. Peggy Whiddon Ryals, age 75, of Langley, S. C., daughter of the late Grady Whiddon and the late Ina Cochran Whiddon, entered into rest on Sunday, September 4, 2011. She is survived by a daughter, Amanda (Ronnie) Cason of Langley; a son, Gilbert Ryals, Jr. of Langley; grandchildren, Kelly (Sammy) Miller, Chad (Maranda) Moxley, Chris Moxley, Shannon (Denine) Ryals...

Wanda  Pearson Lower

Wanda Pearson Lower

Sep 4, 2011

LOWER-Ms. Wanda Maxine Pearson Lower, age 54, of Gaston, S. C., daughter of Maxie Pearson of Graniteville, S.C. and the late Barbara Jean Turner, entered into rest on Sunday, September 4, 2011. In addition to her father, she is suvived by her stepmother, Joyce Pearson of Graniteville, S.C.; daughters, Jamie Lower of Columbia, S.C., and Stephanie Barrett of Gloverville, S.C.;...

Leonard  Lamar Gordon

Leonard Lamar Gordon

Sep 3, 2011

GORDON-Mr. Leonard Lamar Gordon, age 52, of Hampton, Georgia, son of the late Kendall Knox Gordon and the late Edna Harris Gordon, entered into rest on Saturday, September 3, 2011. He is survived by sisters, Linda G. (Toney) Betsill of McDonough, Ga. and Kennette G. Waldrop of Hampton, Ga.; a brother, Bobby Gordon, Jr. of Hampton, Ga.; a special great...

Claire  L. Wagner

Claire L. Wagner

Aug 23, 2011

WAGNER- Claire L.Wagner, age 83, of Aiken, S.C .went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was the beloved mother of June Risinger (Dennis). Additional survivors include a granddaughter, Rachel; a grandson, Adam; a sister, Anne Mattern of Caldwell, N. J.; two nieces, Helen Zimmerman...

Jennifer  Atchley Turner

Jennifer Atchley Turner

Aug 22, 2011

TURNER-Mrs. Jennifer Atchley Turner, age 67, of Aiken, S.C., loving wife of 47 years to Franklin Ray Turner, and daughter of the late George Atchley and the late Jackie Roberts Atchley entered into rest on Monday, August 22, 2011. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters; Karyn Martin, Denise Key and Sherry Koon all of Aiken, S.C.;...

Margaret Elizabeth Patterson Smith

Margaret Elizabeth Patterson Smith

Aug 20, 2011

SMITH-Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Patterson Smith, age 66, of Beech Island, S.C., beloved wife of Robert F. “Rob” Smith, Sr. and daughter of the late Clarence Patterson, Sr. and the late Annas Hodson Patterson, entered into rest on Saturday, August 20, 20ll. In addition to her husband of 48 years, she is survived by a daughter, Shannon Renee Smith of Charleston,...

Joe  Tracy Bledsoe

Joe Tracy Bledsoe

Aug 18, 2011

BLEDSOE-Mr. Joe Tracy Bledsoe, age 85, of Aiken, S. C., beloved husband of Alberta Rodgers Bledsoe and son of the late John Broadus Bledsoe and the late Florence Beard Bledsoe, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 18, 2011. In addition to his wife, he is survived by children; Mike (Martha) Bledsoe of Gloverville, Donna (Donnie) Turner...

Clayton  M. Manor

Clayton M. Manor

Aug 12, 2011

MANOR-Mr. Clayton M. Manor, age 26, of North Augusta, S. C., loving son of Jamie and Karen Decker Manor, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 12, 2011. In addition to his parents, he is survived by brothers, Randall Manor and Jeffery Manor of North Augusta; two nieces and two nephews. He was born in Lexington, S. C. but has...

Phyllis  Barton Friar

Phyllis Barton Friar

Aug 12, 2011

FRIAR-Ms. Phyllis Barton Friar, age 56, of Warrenville, S.C., daughter of the late Lonnie Edward Barton and the late Christine Green Barton, entered into rest on Friday, August 12, 2011. She is survived by a daughter, Christi A. (Scott) Williams of Warrenville; sisters, Brenda B. (Joe) Taylor of Graniteville and Sandra B. Raymer of Graniteville; the love of her life,...

Neomia  Morris Blackwell

Neomia Morris Blackwell

Aug 10, 2011

BLACKWELL-Mrs. Neomia Morris Blackwell, age 66, of Aiken, S. C., beloved wife of Edward L. Blackwell and daughter of the late James Alvin Morris and the late Mildred Holsonback Morris, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters; DeAnna Smith of Nashville, Tennessee and Deborah Otis of Montgomery, Alabama;...

George  E. Walker

George E. Walker

Aug 5, 2011

WALKER-Mr. George E. Walker, age 86, of Aiken, S. C., beloved husband of Carrie Lois Walker and son of the late George W. Walker and the late Lizzie Galloway Walker, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 5, 2011. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Patricia W. Medlock of Fletcher, N.C. and Linda W. Hallman of...

Annie "Blondell Hall Fulmer

Annie "Blondell Hall Fulmer

Aug 3, 2011

FULMER-Annie “Blondell” Hall Fulmer, age 78, of Aiken, S. C., beloved wife of R. Harvey Fulmer, Sr., and daughter of the late Francis Drake Hall and the late Addie Bell Moseley Hall, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Ray H.(Regina) Fulmer, Jr. of Aiken, S.C.; sisters,...

Lathan  R. Smith

Lathan R. Smith

Jul 29, 2011

SMITH-Mr. Lathan R. Smith, age 89, of Clearwater, S.C., husband of the late Dorothy Coursey Smith and son of the late Leroy Smith and the late Maggie Hefner Smith, entered into rest on Friday, July 29, 2011. He is survived by sons, Kim R. Smith of Clearwater, S.C. and Roger G. “Butch” Smith and his wife, Susie of Destin, Florida;...

Jackie  Yaun Panther

Jackie Yaun Panther

Jul 27, 2011

PANTHER-Ms. Barbara “Jackie” Yaun Panther, age 85 of Warrenville, S.C., wife of the late Carl “CW” Panther and daughter of the late Knowlton Yaun and the late Cleo Burckhalter Yaun, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. She is survived by a daughter, Pyllis (Ernest) Tucker of Warrenville, S.C.; a son, Dwight (Elaine) Phillips of Demorest, Georgia; a...

Mary  Eubanks Brown

Mary Eubanks Brown

Jul 26, 2011

BROWN-Ms. Mary “Carolyn” Eubanks Brown, age 84, of Augusta, Georgia, wife of the late Jesse Ray Brown and daughter of the late John G. Eubanks and the late Estelle Cotney Eubanks entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. She is survived by a son, Gerald Ray (Loilette) Brown of Tignall, Ga.; a daughter, Mary Carmen (Jimmie) Breakfield of...

Helen  Markel Magee

Helen Markel Magee

Jul 23, 2011

Magee-Mrs. Helen Markel Magee, age 31, of Aiken, S. C., beloved wife of Phillip E. Magee, Jr. and daughter of Robert Markel, Jr. of New York and Sandra Gorden Wright of Aiken, entered in rest on Saturday, July 23, 2011. In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by her stepfather, Danny Wright of Aiken and stepmother, Maria...

Fay  Barrett Lewis

Fay Barrett Lewis

Jul 21, 2011

LEWIS-Ms. Fay Barrett Lewis, age 79, of Aiken, S. C., wife of the late George Edward Lewis and daughter of the late Dewey Lee Barrett and the late Nellie Adkins Barrett, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 21, 2011. She is survived by daughters, Teresa Kissiah and Sharon Lewis, both of Aiken and Melinda Hartshaw of Graniteville; a sister,...

William  Billy Dunn

William Billy Dunn

Jul 20, 2011

DUNN-Mr. William “Billy” Dunn, Jr., age 58, of Graniteville, S.C., beloved husband of Virginia “Jenny” Dunn, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. He was the son of the late William “Bill” Dunn, Sr. and the late Myrtle Booth Dunn. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Christina Maria Dunn of Graniteville and Andrea Dunn Moore...

Charles  "Eddie" Harris

Charles "Eddie" Harris

Jul 20, 2011

HARRIS-Mr. Charles “Eddie” Harris, age 62, of Graniteville, S.C. entered into rest Wednesday, July 20, 2011. He was the son of the late Edward “Bo” Harris and the late Jeanne Thurmond Harris. He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Jackie and Charlie Padgett; a brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Vicky Harris all of Graniteville, S.C. and a number of...