Jan 23, 2022

Gerard Joseph L’Esperance Jr., age 80, entered into rest Sunday, January 23, 2022.

Jerry, as he was affectionately known, was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Gerard Joseph L’Esperance Sr. and the late Virginia L’Esperance. Jerry began a career at General Motors out of high school, served for two years in the United States Army, then...

Jan 23, 2022

Dora “Dee” Newberry passed away January 23, 2022, in the arms of her husband, Howard, at home.

Dee was born January 19, 1931. She attended the University of Georgia. She worked for Delta Airlines as a stewardess for ten years and then became the United States Representative for Monday’s Clothing. She was an exceptional amateur golfer. She...

Jan 20, 2022

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: Cara Yvonne Toole, 45, wife of James Rondell Toole, of North Augusta, passed away January 20, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Born April 9, 1976 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Clifford Markley and Patricia Cunningham Darrell.

Cara attended South Aiken High School and graduated in 1994. She later...

Jan 19, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Mr. William Herrmann Van Pelt, 92 years young, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on January 19, 2022

Born in New York City, he lived in Atlanta, GA, Pittsburgh, PA, Lawrenceville, NJ and later moved to Aiken, SC. He spent 50 years in advertising and marketing, starting at Ketchum, McCloud & Grove, Westinghouse Electrical Corporation...

Jan 18, 2022

On Tuesday, January 18, Florence Becker, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away peacefully at Trinity on Laurens, less than 6 months before her 99th birthday. She lived a long, full life and was loved by all who had the pleasure of being in her company. Florence was always quick to laugh and make friendly conversation, including...

Jan 17, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Shirley Mae Smith, age 77, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022.

Shirley was born July 16, 1944 in Concord, NC to the late John Rayvon Smith and Eva Hartsell Smith. She had been a resident of Aiken, SC for the past three years, having previously lived in Rock Hill, SC. She had a sincere...

Jan 17, 2022

MOORE, SC – David Michael Ferriter passed from this life to his Heavenly home Monday, January 17, 2022.

Born in Rahway, NJ on August 31, 1946, to the late Paul T and Kathryn M Ferriter. From the age of six, he grew up in Aiken, SC. He attended USC-Aiken and was a lifelong South Carolina Gamecock fan....

Jan 17, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Michael Alan Hertzberg, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022.

Michael was born January 5, 1938, to the late Richard S. Hertzberg and Dorothy Shapiro Hertzberg in Great Neck, NY. Michael’s greatest love was for the people who surrounded him. He cherished and cultivated lifelong friendships, and whether watching his beloved N.Y....

Jan 14, 2022

MYRTLE BEACH: Johnnie Lee Huff, 82, widower of Thelma Boyd Huff, passed away January 14, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Born August 14, 1939 in Aiken County, he was the son of the late John Samuel Huff and Carrie Ann Barton Huff.

Johnnie was born in Aiken County and lived here until his wife passed...

Jan 12, 2022

North Augusta, SC: Larry O’Neal “Neal” Eubanks, 60, of North Augusta, passed away January 12, 2022.

Born February 9, 1961 in Augusta, GA, he was the youngest son of the late George O’Neal Eubanks, Jr and June Ergle Eubanks.

Neal began his career at Graniteville Company, working in Quality Control. He later worked for Southern...

Jan 4, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Dorothy Mary Brockman, age 92, entered into rest Tuesday, January 4, 2022, following an extended illness.

Ms. Brockman was born October 26, 1929 in Chicago, IL to the late Edward Brockman Sr. and the late Mary McKinney Brockman. She had made Aiken, SC her home for the past twenty-two years and was a communicant...

Jan 2, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Joyce Catharine Braun, age 91, died Sunday, January 2, 2022.

Joyce was born June 8, 1930, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Elmer George Ertell and Cornelia Brost Ertell. She attended Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Buffalo before becoming a resident of Aiken, S.C., in 1953. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran...

Jan 2, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Lavonne “Anne” Boatwright, age 72, passed away Sunday morning, January 2, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. She went to Heaven to play the piano for her Lord & Savior with her husband of fifty-six years holding her hand.

In addition to her husband, Wallace; her daughter Lisa; and son, Jeff (Stacy); and three grandchildren, Jacob...

Jan 1, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Dorothy Helen Ham Veasey, age 90, entered into rest Saturday, January 1, 2022, at her home.

Mrs. Veasey was born December 19, 1931 in Lamar, SC to the late Henry and Beulah Ham. She remade her home in 1981 after she and her family were transferred back to Aiken, SC for SRS. She later...

Dec 31, 2021

AIKEN, SC: Frederick John Krisch (Fred), beloved husband of Eleanor Luckasavage Krisch for almost 61 years, entered into eternal peace on December 31, 2021 at his home with his loving wife at his side.

Fred was born on February 28, 1931 to the late Friedrik and Sophie Krisch in Brooklyn, New York. He attended elementary school in...

Dec 31, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Phyllis June Jordan, age 85, entered into rest Friday, December 31, 2021.

Mrs. Jordan was born in Mulberry, Arkansas to the late Clyde and Ella Ferguson. She was a resident of Aiken, SC since 1968 and of the Baptist faith. Her family described her as a very tough and resilient lady, having overcome many...

Dec 29, 2021

Helen Gaines-Irby, 74, of Aiken, SC entered into rest on December 29, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents Walter Gaines and Ello Dennis; sister, Wendy Jean Barkley.

Helen leaves cherished memories to her loving husband, Hugh Irby; nephews, Mark Gaines and Peter James Barkley; great-nieces, Taaj Gaines, Teleza Rivera, and Zaylani Barkley;...

Dec 29, 2021

Joan F. York, 85, passed peacefully on December 29th at Anchor Rehab in Aiken, SC. She was the wife for over 61 years to George York. She moved to South Carolina in August of 2020 to be with her family. Joan was born March 5, 1936 in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late Carl and Marion Froelich. She was...

Dec 28, 2021

Aldredge Emmerson Baughman, 73, of Leesville, SC faded into the gentle sleep of death Tuesday evening, December 28, 2021 shortly after the birth of his 6th great-grandchild. And in that very moment opened his eyes in his new eternal home with his Heavenly Father who he had served so faithfully.

Mr. Baughman was born on March 27,...

Dec 27, 2021

AIKEN, SC: Janice A. Auernheimer, 94, widow of Richard Auernheimer, Sr, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 27, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Born December 9, 1927 in Yonkers, NY, she was the only child of the late John Russell MacMurchy and Mary B. Dawson MacMurchy.

Janice began her nursing career in 1947 after recieving...