Hatcher Funeral Home

Mrs. Verree Maroney, 87, of Clearwater, SC, wife of the late Floyd Maroney, entered into rest peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2022, in the comfort of her home, with her children at her side. Born in Saluda County, SC and a resident of Aiken County, SC, most of her life, she was a daughter of the late Woodrow and Vera Asbill Hawkins. She retired from the Townsend Division of the Graniteville Company. A member of Clearwater First Baptist Church, she was also a member of the Swinging Sixties. Miss Verree enjoyed yard sales, camping, fishing and traveling to Gatlinburg, TN. She loved to have company. The family would like to thank a very special friend, Joleen for helping with their...

Mr. Finley Lowe, 101, of Chime Bell Church Rd., Aiken, SC, husband of the late Evelyn Sizemore Lowe and the late Mae Woodward Lowe, entered into rest in the comfort of his home, on Friday, September 30, 2022. Born in Aiken County, SC, on November 9, 1920, he was a son of the late Fred and Lila Boyd Lowe. A World War II Veteran, he proudly and with honor served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on January 27, 1945, after serving in the Special Training Unit. He worked as Brick Mason, a Farmer most of his life and retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass. In addition to his wife and parents, family members include sons, Larry Finley Lowe, Sr. and Gerald Wayne...

Mrs. Vera Wheeler Walden, 95, wife of the late George T. "Buddy" Walden, entered into rest on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Along with her husband she was preceded in death by parents and numerous brothers and sisters. The family will greet friends on Sunday, September 25, 2022, from 4 until 6 p.m. at Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC. A Celebration of Life service will be at 2 o'clock Monday, September 26, 2022, in the funeral home chapel with Pastors Eddie Toole and Phillip Napier officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Graniteville, SC. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Chris Walden and Jeremy Walden, and...

Mrs. Glenda O'Briant "Lou Lou" Corbett, 76, of Gloverville, SC, wife of the late Freddie Corbett, Sr., entered into rest in the comfort of her home, on Friday, September 16, 2022. A lifelong area resident and a graduate of LBC High School, she was a daughter of the late Lathan and Nora Bradley O'Briant. Her thirty-three-year career with the United States Post Office, took her to the Gloverville Post Office for eight years and to the Bath Post Office for twenty-five years. She enjoyed collecting arrowheads, fishing, gardening with Freddie, Sr. and cooking. "Lou Lou" loved being with her family and her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She loved her twin sister, Sue and "Lou Lou" where...

Mr. Jesse James Quarles, 41, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 9, 2022. Jesse was born in Aiken, South Carolina on March 27th, 1981 to Patricia Greene Quarles and Thomas Nelson Quarles. He was a lifelong residence of Aiken County and graduated from Aiken High School. Jesse always loved spending time with his family. Left to cherish his memory along with his parents are his companion Catherin, his son Tyler; his brother Jason Quarles (Amy) and sister Angela Mathis (Chris). The family will greet friends on Friday, September 16, 2022, from 5 to 8 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC. A Celebration of Life...

Mr. Raymond "Ray" Cary Hatcher, 59, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, entered into rest on September 4, 2022. Mr. Hatcher was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Smith Hatcher. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 1:00 pm in the chapel at Hatcher Funeral Home with Pastor Dexter Lambert officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Hatcher family cemetery. Ray was from Charleston, South Carolina and had made the Greenville area his home for 10 years. He proudly and with honor served his country in the United States Marine Corps, where he obtained the rank of Sergeant. Survivors include his children, Jessica Hatcher, Zoe Hannan, Robert Perkins; his father,...

Mr. Raymond "Ray" Cary Hatcher, 59, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, entered into rest on September 4, 2022. Mr. Hatcher was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Smith Hatcher. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 1:00 pm in the chapel at Hatcher Funeral Home, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, South Carolina, 29829, with Pastor Dexter Lambert officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Hatcher family cemetery. Ray was from Charleston, South Carolina and had made the Greenville area his home for 10 years. He proudly and with honor served his country in the United States Marine Corps, where he obtained the rank of Sergeant. Survivors include...

Mr. Jerome Arthur Berendsen, 92, of Aiken, South Carolina, beloved husband of 71 years to Mrs. Elaine Berendsen, entered into heaven in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 2, 2022, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. Mr. Berendsen was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Melda Berendsen, and his brothers, Fred, Don, Gerrett, and Howard Berendsen. A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at 2 o'clock at Lakeside Baptist Church with Pastor Tad Marshall officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 6, 2022, from 6 until 8 o'clock at Lakeside Baptist...

Mr. Walter Joseph "Joe" Wilson, 83, beloved husband of Mrs. Marie McKinney Wilson, entered into rest on Friday, August 26, 2022 at his home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, August 31, 2022, from 6 until 8 at Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC 29829. The family will greet friends on Thursday, September 1, 2022, beginning at 12 o'clock at Curtis Baptist Church, Augusta, GA followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 1 o'clock. Pastor Mark Sterling and Pastor John Bryan officiate the service. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Graniteville, SC. Pallbearers will be Jimmy McKinney, Brooks Whaley,...

Mrs. Judy Jo McLellan Fisher, 71, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 26, 2022. Judy was born in Mullins, South Carolina on July 8th, 1951 to Mary Venice Rabon and John David McLellan, Sr. She grew up in Florence, South Carolina and graduated from McClenaghan High School. After her grandchildren were born, she moved to Lexington, South Carolina. She was a loyal employee for over 15 years at Lexington Medical Center, where she worked in Nutrition Services. She had just retired in the Spring of this year. Judy enjoyed her job and met many good friends and was fondly known as "Mama" to some of her younger coworkers. She loved to read and was a regular visitor at the Lexington Main...

Mrs. Penny Grady Gregory, 77, of North Augusta, SC, wife of the late Clifford Gregory, entered into rest on Monday, August 15, 2022, in the comfort of her home. Born in and a resident of Jacksonville, FL, until 1961, she was a daughter of the late James Edward and Mildred Watkins Grady. She retired from the Painters Local Union #1756. Penny was a very active and dedicated member of Woodridge Baptist Church, North Augusta, SC. She enjoyed church activities and being with her family and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, family members include her children and their spouses, James and Pamela Andrews, Perry, SC, John and Cherie Gregory, North Augusta, SC, Bonnie Bishop,...

Mr. Gary Lee Todd, Sr., 70, of Graniteville, SC, beloved husband of Darla Rogers Todd, entered into rest on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Born in Bartlesville, OK, a son of the late Elbert Lee and Geraldine Lamb Todd, he had been a resident of the area most of his life. He was a Carpenter and Cabinetmaker. Gary enjoyed fishing and collecting older memorabilia. He proudly and with honor served his country in the United States Marine Corps. In addition to his wife and parents, family members include his children, Jason Todd and his wife, Sherry, North Augusta, SC, Gary Lee Todd, II and his fianc?, Carrie Smeal, Warrenville, SC and Nicole Williams and her husband, Charles, Beech Island, SC;...

Mr. Terry B. Hutto, 68, of Ridge Spring, SC, beloved husband of forty-nine years to Annette Morris Hutto, entered into rest on Monday, August 1, 2022. A lifelong area resident, he was a son of Louise Widener Hutto and the late Joe Hutto. He was a graduate of Aiken High School and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Ridge Spring, SC. Terry was an Iron Worker out of Local Union #709, Pooler, GA. If it could be done, Terry could do it. Terry could play any instrument that you put in front of him, could build or fix anything, and was a very talented artist. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. In addition to his wife and parents, family members include his daughters, Hope Sewell...

Mr. Johnny Eugene Crook, 69, of Warrenville, SC, beloved husband of forty-nine years to Sarah Wisham Crook, entered into rest on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Born in Wilkes County, GA and a resident of Aiken County, SC, since 1973, he was a son of the late Bennie Lee and Carrie Blanche Franklin Crook. He began his employment with Kimberly-Clark forty-nine years ago and was currently serving as Fire Chief. A dedicated public servant, he was formerly the Chief of the Langley Volunteer Fire Department. Johnny was a member of the Langley United Methodist Church and the Horse Creek Masonic Lodge #174, A.F.M. He enjoyed camping, fishing and motorcycles. More than anything however, he enjoyed being...

Mr. Danny Lee Lackey, 65, of Aiken, SC, entered into rest on Friday, July 15, 2022. He was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Lambert (Donald), and his brother, Jeffrey Lackey. The family will greet friends on Friday, July 22, 2022, beginning at noon at Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC 29829 followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2 o'clock in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment will take place at a later date in Berry Highland South Cemetery, Knoxville, TN. Left to cherish Danny's memory are his children, Melissa Lackey-Oremus (James), of Aiken, SC, Beverly Gray, of Aiken, SC and Roger Gray II (Maria), of Brentwood,...

Mr. Melvin Eugene "Bubba" Anderson, Jr., 59, of Warrenville, SC, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. A lifelong area resident, he was a son of the late Melvin Eugene Anderson, Sr. and the late Frances Vanell Stroble Widener. Bubba was formerly employed by Pizza Hut on Whiskey Road. He enjoyed a good meal, especially banana pudding, riding bicycles, traveling and yardwork. In addition to his parents, family members include his sisters and their spouses, Frances and Ollie Wall, Warrenville, SC, Carolyn and the late Charles Loren, Augusta, GA and Cynthia Bolen, Columbia, SC; as well as numerous nephews, nieces and friends. The family will greet friends on Saturday, July 16,...

Mr. John William Folk, 70, of Warrenville, SC, beloved husband of forty-eight years to Debra Lynn Minich Folk, entered into rest in the comfort of his home, on Monday, July 11, 2022, under the kind and compassionate care of family and Regency Hospice. Born in Alliance, OH, the youngest child of George and Virginia Neville Folk, he graduated from Alliance High School in 1971. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1977 and was honorably discharged in 1983, earning the rank of Sergeant. A well-known businessman, John was the former owner and operator of Aiken Muffler and Hitch. Aiken Muffler and Hitch was known to support the City of Aiken Little League sports for a number of years. John...

Mrs. Laura Snipes Baker, 95, of Aiken, SC passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on July 5th, 2022. Laura was born in Charlotte, NC, January 10th, 1927, to John Henry Snipes and Blanche Watts Snipes of Pageland, SC. She was one of eleven children and was the last of her generation. Laura spent her life as a dedicated wife and loving mother to her six children. Throughout her life, she provided day care for many children and was an active volunteer in church activities. She enjoyed gardening and planted many fruit and flowering trees at Hitchcock Place, where she lived for 12 years. She loved to cook and shared her skill and love of cooking with all of her children. Laura was...

Mrs. Virginia (Ginny) Catherine Brantley Staton, 100, North Augusta, SC, wife to the late Gordon Luther Brantley, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Born in Aiken County, SC, Ginny was the daughter of the late Fred Craig and Vera Purvis Craig. She was Gloverville's first Postmaster at the Gloverville Post Office. Ginny enjoyed traveling, taking care of all of her grands and great grands. She loved chocolate and playing games, but her biggest passion in life was her love for the game of golf. She is credited with six holes-in-one. In addition to her parents, family members include her children, Becky Barber and Craig Brantley (Sherri); sisters, the late Melba Keel and the late...

Mr. Richard Alvin "Ricky" Hutto, 65, of Aiken, SC, entered into rest on Friday, June 24, 2022. A lifelong resident of Aiken County, SC, he was a son of Louise Widener Hutto and the late Joe Hutto. He was a 1975 graduate of Aiken High School. Ricky was formerly employed by Bill Amick Racing and was a talented Carpenter. He enjoyed turkey hunting, fishing, gardening and being outdoors. More than anything however, he enjoyed being with his family. In addition to his parents, family members include his siblings and their spouses, Jerry and Martha Hutto, Aiken, SC, Terry and Annette Hutto, Ridge Spring, SC, Barbara and Carl Schmidt, North Augusta, SC, Sharon Cockrell, Batesburg, SC, Barry and...

Mrs. Jodonne Marcum Reese, 84, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. The family will greet friends on Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 10 until Noon at Bath First Baptist Church followed by a Celebration of Life Service at Noon with Pastor Herb Sons officiating. Interment will be at 4:30 pm in the Harden's Chapel Cemetery, Lyons, Ga with Rev. Joe Phillips officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the graveside. Mrs. Reese was born in Lyons, Georgia to the late John Henry and Donnie Mae Kight Marcum. She retired from Oxford of Lyons as a supervisor with eighteen years of service. Jodonne was a dedicated member of Bath First Baptist Church and a former...