Nov 8, 2020

Aiken, SC - Richard (Dick) Morton Lasure, 86, of Aiken, passed away November 8, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Kathryn (Kay) Mercer Lasure.

Born April 30, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Harold Lasure and Rozella Mae Long Lasure.

He will...

Nov 6, 2020

Catherine M. Rhoden, 96, passed away November 6, 2020.

Born November 15, 1923 in Aiken, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Moseley and Nobie Clayton Moseley. She was a lifelong resident of Aiken, SC. She worked at Byrd Elementary for eleven years as the lunchroom manager. Mrs. Rhoden was a faithful member of St....

Nov 5, 2020

Mr. Lucas Austin Beason, 21, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020.

A lifelong native of Aiken, Lucas was born on February 18, 1999. He was a graduate of the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School. Lucas was a machine operator at Batesville Tool & Die in Aiken. Lucas was a precious gift from God and was loved immeasurably...

Nov 4, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Lorena M. Crofts, 95, widow of Paul V. Crofts, of Aiken, passed away November 4, 2020.

Born September 7, 1925 in Adrian, PA to the late Charles Lytle and Frances Ardella John Lytle.

Lorena graduated high school at 16 years old and went to work for the local newspaper. She later married...

Nov 1, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Myrtle Maurine Canepa, age 96, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020.

Mrs. Canepa was born January 8, 1924 on a farm in Walters, Oklahoma. She was a resident of Aiken, SC since 1972. Mrs. Canepa was an avid Atlanta Braves fan.

Mrs. Canepa was preceded in death by her parents; her husband...

Oct 29, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Norman Prince Welborn, Jr., 82, passed away at home Thursday, October 29, 2020. He was born on November 28, 1937 in Liberty, SC to the late Norman P. Welborn, Sr. and the late Margaret Arant Welborn.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Donna Chrysler; sons Winston and Ben Welborn; sister...

Oct 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Patricia (Dannenhauer) Stokes, 82, a longtime resident of Murrysville,PA , passed away on Saturday October 24, 2020, in Aiken, SC.

Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Stokes; mother of Timothy and Matthew; grandmother of Miranda, Sonja and Sophia; beloved life-long friend of cousin, Faye.

Born October 27, 1937 in Glassport, PA,...

Oct 23, 2020

AIKEN, SC: Francis (Fran) Giantonio Sr, 89, husband of Janice Thompson Giantonio, of Aiken, passed away October 23, 2020.

Born March 23, 1931 in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late William Giantonio Sr and Laura Vallera Giantonio.

A blind date more than 62 years ago was love at first sight. They married...

Oct 22, 2020

AIKEN: Carrolanne Busbee Proto, 62, widow of Richard Proto, of Graniteville, passed away October 22, 2020.

Born August 9, 1958 in Aiken, SC, she was the daughter of Roseanne Hubbard Cooper and the late James C. Busbee, Sr.

A lifelong resident of Aiken, Carrolanne was a faithful communicant of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic...

Oct 21, 2020

Sandra LeClaire Heath passed peacefully at University Hospital on October 21, 2020 after complications from lung cancer.

She is survived by her husband, Jeff; daughter, Leslie; sons, Jeff and Tom (Kathy); seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no services. She will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery at...

Oct 19, 2020

AIKEN: Tony Michael DiFranco, 56, of Aiken, passed away October 19, 2020.

Born December 13, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of Wilda Ann Eckler Nowocin and the late Gerald Anthony DiFranco.

Tony lived an exciting life, having moved around the country. He’s lived in California, Atlanta, Ohio, and of course here in...

Oct 16, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC – Calvin Wayne Carr, age 69, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at Augusta University Medical Center.

Pete, as he was affectionately known, was born January 24, 1951 in Elizabethton, TN to the late JD and Hattie Mae Carr. He was a resident of the area since 1959 and retired from SRS. He was...

Oct 5, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Tommy Gibbs, age 81, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020, at his residence following a brief illness.

Tommy was born December 14, 1938 in Aiken, SC to the late Tom Gibbs and the late Virginia George Gibbs. He served his country in the US Army and attended Newberry College. Tommy spent his career in...

Oct 2, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Ms. Kathleen O’Brien, age 64, passed away peacefully Friday morning, October 2nd. She was born to the late Richard W. and Macy B. O’Brien in Washington D.C. on February 18, 1956. While making her home Aiken, SC for the last 20 years she frequently traveled to Los Angeles, CA where she lived for many years before...

Oct 1, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Veronica Negrete, 43, wife of Esteban Negrete, passed away October 1, 2020.

Born February 23, 1977 in Chavinda, Mexico, she was the daughter of Salvador Mendoza and Guillermina Romero.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband and daughter, Veronica Negrete Hernandez.

All services will be private.

The...

Oct 1, 2020

AIKEN, SC: Cassandra Negrete, 23, passed away October 1, 2020.

Born May 31, 1997 in Sahuayo, Mexico, she was the daughter of Esteban Negrete and the late Veronica Hernandez Negrete.

She was attending USCA and was set to graduate with her degree in Clinical Psychology.

She will be lovingly remembered by her father...

Sep 30, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Levon Carver, 81, of Aiken, SC, husband of 63 years to Marie Carver, entered into rest at his residence on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 with his family by his side.

He was a self-employed painter for over 60 years.

In addition to his wife, family members include his son, Tracy Carver...

Sep 30, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Phyllis Hendrix Davis, 73, wife of Mr. Ronald Ray Davis, of Aiken, passed away September 30, 2020.

Born January 22, 1947 in Augusta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Milton Lafayette Hendrix and Geneva Tankersley Hendrix.

She attended Winthrop University and graduated in 1969 with a degree in teaching....

Sep 28, 2020

Josephine Balinski, 101, of Aiken, SC passed away on September 29, 2020. Mrs. Balinski was born on September 3, 1919 in Newark, N.J. to the late Jose and Mercedes (nee Puentes) Varela.

She is survived by her nephew, Ronald and his wife, Linda Lunn, of Lititz, PA. and grand-nephew Nicholas Lunn of Jersey City, N.J.

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Sep 27, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Florence Frances Rocco, age 81, entered into rest Sunday, September 27, 2020.

Florence was born January 9, 1939 to the late Joseph Hoffman and the late Madeline Hoffman. She grew up in Queens Village, NY, where she later met and married her beloved husband. They raised their family in Holtsville, NY until their retirement...