All Obituaries

Ms. Valerie Maddox Renye, age 88, beloved wife of the late William Renye, II., went to be with her beloved Savior on Saturday January 23, 2021.  She is survived by her children, Eric (Amy) Renye, William (Lisa) Renye, III., Stephanie (Mark) Murph; grandchildren, Camden Glenn, Caleb Glenn, Carson Glenn, Wesley Renye, Cody (Ashley) Renye, Spencer Renye, Tyler Renye, Ryan (Taylor) Renye, Katlyn Renye; great grandchildren, Lila Renye, Jackson Renye, Lilly Roop and one on the way, Ellie...

Mrs. Lonnie Mae Kirkland Hutto, age 91, of Aiken, S.C., loving wife of Harold A. Hutto and daughter of the late Henry Kirkland and the late Cora Mae Hasting Kirkland, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, January 23, 2021. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Susan (George) Kirkland; sons, Richard Hutto and Harold E. Hutto; a sister, Joyce Simpson; grandchildren, Amy M. Hutto, Kendal T. Wall, Savannah M. Kirkland, Chloe E. Kirkland, Rebecca G....

Mr. Geddings Gerald Beard, Sr., known by his family and friends as “Renegade”, age 63, passed away on Friday January 22, 2021 at his home in Warrenville, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his children, Samantha Hiers, Geddings Gerald Beard, Jr., brother, Brian (Karen) Beard; sister, Cindy (Ronnie) Shealy; grandchildren, Breanna (Ricky) Cochran, Cody Ellis, Zachery Ellis, Geddings Mason Beard; great-grandson, Isaac Morris; special friends, Barbara and Tom Adcock, Mickey...

Ms. Dorothy Minor Napier, age 90, beloved wife of 57 years to the late William Lewis Napier, entered into rest on Wednesday January 20, 2021. She is survived by her grandchildren, Tracy (Bryan) Kneece, Randi (Austin) Bouknight and Ralph (Jennifer) Chapman; great - grandchildren, Cody (Mandy) Kneece, Casey (Heather) Kneece, Nathan & Molly Bouknight, Faith & Ethan Chapman; great-great grandchildren, Bristol Kneece and Ensley Kneece; nieces, Barbara Moore, Jayne Maas, JoAlla Gold; and...

Mrs. Norene Williamson Powell, age 72, entered into rest on Monday January 18, 2021. She is survived by her beloved husband, Jimmie Powell; sons, Brian (Maureen) Powell, Josh Powell; grandchild, Kayson Powell; sisters, Betty (Johnny) Johnson, Ann (Vernon) Carter; and brother, Leonard Williamson. She is preceded in death by her parents, Varney and Ola Williamson. Mrs. Powell worked for many years at Savannah River Site and was a member of Bath First Baptist Church. She will be missed by...

George Charles Babiak Jr, 66, of Aiken, South Carolina passed away on 1/16/2021. He was a resident of Aiken, South Carolina but always called West Virginia home. He was an Army Veteran who loved to hunt.  If you asked a hundred people who George Charles Babiak, Jr. was, they’d all give you a different story. The way he died is just like he lived, on his own terms: he wrote his own rules, he fought authority and he paved his own way. And if you said he couldn’t do it, he...

Mr. Edward Ralph Thomas, Jr., age 59, beloved husband for 35 years to Mrs. Melissa Payton Thomas, entered into rest on Wednesday January 13, 2021. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his sons, Matthew (Tina) Thomas, Dakotah (Kassie) Thomas; special nephew, Jeremy (Lindsey) Thomas; father, Edward Ralph, Sr. (Debra) Thomas; sister, Maggie (Jerrod) Hesson; brothers, Brian (Sarah) McCann, Eric (Sharon) McCann, Trey (Allison) Hays, Bobby (Michelle) Hays and Richie...

Mr. John E. Anderson, age 74, beloved husband of 49 years to Mrs. Sue Anderson, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday January 13, 2021. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his brothers, Charles and William Anderson; sisters, Brenda Collins, Janice Branham-Garner, Ann Knight, Gloria Anderson; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews and one great-great-great niece. He is preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Margaret...

Mr. Jerry Jennings, age 73, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday January 12, 2021 at his residence in Gloverville. He is survived by his mother, Clara Randolph; daughter, Tonya Sczesny; sister, Brenda Curtis; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his father, Andrew Daniel Jennings, Sr.; son, Jerry DeWayne Jennings; and brother, Andrew Daniel “J.D.” Jennings, Jr. Mr. Jennings was a truck driver for U.S. Express until his retirement. He will be...

Ms. Mary Alice Smith, age 55, entered into rest, gaining her wings on Saturday January 9th, 2021 at her home in Aiken, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children, Rebecca Lynn Smith, Julia Elizabeth Smith, James Truman “J.T.” Smith; father, Heber Truman Herron; mother, Isabelle Owens-Messer; sister, Kimberly Herron; three grandchildren, Connor Meeds, Kennedy Meeds, Adalyne Britt; and one grandchild on the way, Jonah Britt. She is preceded in death by her brother,...