Obituaries

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....

Nelma Ola Tucker

Nelma Ola Tucker

Jan 26, 2024

Ms. Nelma Ola Boyd Tucker, age 80 of Warrenville, SC, loving wife of 60 years to the late Mr. William Otis Tucker and the daughter of the late William and Ola Hutchinson Tucker, entered into rest on Friday January 26, 2024 at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta Ga.

She is survived by a son William Earl (Tonya) Tucker; daughter, Susan Lorrain Tucker;...

William Joseph McKnight

William Joseph McKnight

Jan 18, 2024

Mr. William Joseph McKnight, 93, entered into rest on Thursday January 18, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Helen McKnight.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Harriette McKnight; children, Melissa (Jimmy) Proctor, Susie Raborn, Sharon (David) Bryan, Travis McKnight; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

William was born in Tennessee, and retired as a...

Ronald Hugh Seeby

Ronald Hugh Seeby

Jan 16, 2024

Mr. Ronald Hugh Seeby, 67, entered into rest on Tuesday January 16. 2024.

He is preceded in death by his father, Fred Fletcher “Pete” Seeby; and partner, Betsy Ward.

He is survived by his mother, Joann Taylor Seeby; son, Michael (Melinda) Seeby; daughters, Jolie Driggers, Amanda (Brian) Eargle; brother, Gene Seeby; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Ronald was a life long resident...

Cynthia Jean Sanders

Cynthia Jean Sanders

Jan 13, 2024

Ms. Cynthia Jean Sanders, 65, entered into rest on Saturday January 13, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her father Reese Little; mother, Betty New; father, James Timothy “Pete” Booth; and sister, Phyllis Richardson.

She is survived by her nephew, William “Randy” (Tanya) Gay; and niece, April (David) Powell.

Cynthia was a lifelong resident of Aiken County and retired...

Lettie A Watts

Lettie A Watts

Jan 12, 2024

Lettie A. Watts, age 78, entered into rest on Friday January 12, 2024.

She is survived by her daughters, Tami (Dean) Jay, Leigh (Mac) McElmurray; son, James Watts; six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Phillip Wayne Watts; parents, Robert Leon Garland and Edith Morse Scott.

Ms. Watts had a...

Virginia Green Pritchett

Virginia Green Pritchett

Jan 7, 2024

Virginia Green Pritchett, age 77, entered into rest on Sunday January 7, 2024 at Hitchcock Place in Aiken.

She is survived by her sons, Tommy E. Pritchett, Jr. (Tina), Jeffery L. Pritchett, Sr. (Tammy); four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband Tommy E. Pritchett, Sr.; son, Joey L. Pritchett; parents, Willie Green and...

Neoma Bedenbaugh Screws

Neoma Bedenbaugh Screws

Jan 6, 2024

Neoma B. Screws, age 89, entered into rest on Saturday January 6, 2024. 

She is survived by her son Maxie (Cheryl) Hallman; daughters, Joanie Lindsay, Kathy Hayes, Bobbie Jean "Peanut" (Kirk) Hammond; ten grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, thirteen great-great grandchildren ; and sister, Josephine Barnes.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Robert "Ken" Screws; daughter,...

Shirley Barnes Seigler

Shirley Barnes Seigler

Jan 4, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Marie Barnes Seigler, 87, entered into rest on Thursday January 4, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, James Adam Seigler; parents, Albert and Annie Lou Barnes; son, Randy Lee Seigler; brothers, Leonard Barnes, Harold Barnes; sisters, Annelle Boyd, Joyce Heath, and Emmi Clark.

She is survived by her sons, TJ (Paddy)...

Wilbur "Buddy" Redd

Wilbur "Buddy" Redd

Jan 4, 2024

Mr. Wilbur “Buddy” Redd, 88, entered into rest on Thursday, January 4, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Nellie Redd; son, Kevin Redd; brother, Alonzo Redd; sisters Juanita R. Watkins, Lucille R. Enloe, and Evelyn R. McGahee.

He is survived by his former spouse and best friend, Helen Brown Redd; son, Brian “Bree” (Kim) Redd;...

Emily Smith Hatfield

Emily Smith Hatfield

Jan 3, 2024

Mrs. Emily Smith Hatfield, age 81, beloved wife of 59 years to Carl Lloyd Hatfield, entered peacefully into rest on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at her home in Graniteville, SC.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Michael (Cindy) Hatfield, Miriam (Danny) Burton; grandchildren, Graham Hatfield, Margaret Hatfield, Gracie (Clint) Jackson, Nathan (Erin) Burton, Elijah (Jaden)...

Martha Willis New

Martha Willis New

Dec 31, 2023

Mrs. Martha Willis New, 84, entered into rest at her home on Sunday December, 31, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her husband Russell David New; her parents; brothers, Albert Willis, Kenny Willis, Bobby Willis; sisters, Jean Richardson, Norma Blackwell, and Sue Bentley.

She is survived by her son, Russell Sidney New.

Martha was born in 1939 in Aiken,...

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