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Mrs. Lydia P. Bates, 77, entered into rest on November 23, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Louise Whittle Polatty, her beloved companion, Wayne Durden, her sister Beverly, and her niece Cindy Freeman. The family will greet friends on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 at Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC 29829. A Celebration of Life Service will be on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at noon in the funeral home chapel, with Pastors David Gallimore and Pennye Duncan officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Graniteville, SC. Thomas Bates, Jackson Bates, Nick Arico, Rusty Barton,...

Mrs. Catherine Yvonne "Vonnie" Wilford, 81, of Aiken, SC, wife of the late Al Wilford, entered into rest on Friday, November 8, 2024. Born in and a resident of Orangeburg County, SC, most of her life, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Nora Frye Price. She retired as a Shipping Clerk from the Albemarle Corporation. Miss Vonnie enjoyed reading, singing, and, of course, shopping. At family gatherings, she was always welcomed by the young children. She always had each one of them a gift. Family members include her children, Ralph A. "Tony" Wilford and his wife, Laurie, and Susan "Sandee" Wells; siblings Lee Price, Jr. and his wife, Lynnett and Susan Salley; a grandson, Josey...

Mr. Wayne Edward Banks, Sr. 83, of Langley, SC, husband of the late Gloria Jean McCravy Banks, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2024, surrounded by his family while in the comfort of his home. Born in and a lifelong resident of Aiken County, SC, he was a son of the late Otto James and Gladys Wheat Banks. He retired from Claussen Concrete where he was a Truck Driver for 40 years, before he retired. He was a member of Midland Valley Community Church of the Nazarene where he served in the Driven by the Spirit Motorcycle Ministry. Wayne enjoyed hanging out with the boys in the Has Been Club. He enjoyed going to auctions, Tuesday night poker games, trips to the beach, and was...

Mr. David Freebern, 88, husband of the late Mrs. Nancy Freebern, entered into rest on Monday, October 7th, 2024. A Celebration of Life service will be on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, at 10 o'clock in the chapel of Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC 29829. Military honors will be accorded by the United States Navy. Please visit HatcherFuneralHome.com for Mr. Freebern's complete obituary and to leave a note of condolence for the Freebern family.

Mrs. Betty Lane Walker, wife of the late Thomas E. Walker, Sr., entered into rest surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Betty was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many. Affectionately referred to as Clyde by her husband Tom, of 49 years, and as Nanny to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are her daughters and their husbands Beverly & Tony Alfieri of Lexington, SC, and Carolyn & Bobby Owens of Jefferson, NC; son Tommy Walker of Warrenville, SC; sister Onita Lane Heath of Gloverville, SC; three grandchildren and their spouses Kristen & Kyle Dunno of Penfield, NY, Nick Alfieri & fianc?e...

Mrs. Joyce Oviatt Hamman, 92, wife of the late Mr. Robert D. Hamman, entered into rest on Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was preceded in death by her brothers , Donald Oviatt and William Oviatt, and by her sister Jeanne Rudy. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Joseph Falis, Avon Park, Florida, Lisa Galland, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jeff Hamman (Joyce), Kennesaw, GA, and Susan Hamilton (David), Aiken, SC; her sister, Beverly Hulett, The Villages, Florida; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was also a proud and loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hamman was born in Harrisburg, PA, to the late Alfred Lee and Helen Mather Oviatt. Joyce grew up in the...

Mr. William Roy "Bill" Weiss, beloved husband of Mrs. Jean Douglass Weiss, of Aiken, SC, entered into rest on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The family will greet friends on Sunday, September 15, 2014, beginning at 1:30 at Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC 29829. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 2 o'clock in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Barry Clanton officiating. Left to cherish his memory with his wife Jean are his children, Krista Janemarie Hambrick and William Joshua Weiss (Katie); grandchildren, Sadie Allyson Threatt (JR), Kayla Nicole Gilbert (Griffin), Cody Allen Hambrick, Jane Adeline Weiss and Clara...

Mrs. Brenda Shore Brown, 75, of Clearwater, SC, beloved wife of fifty-nine years to Danny Brown, entered into rest on Friday, August 30, 2024, in the comfort of her home. A lifelong area resident, she was the daughter of the late Ellery and Hazel Morgan Shore. Prior to the birth of her first child, she worked in the textile industry. Brenda was happiest when she was fishing, bowling, and cooking. She could cook and make anything taste good, especially sweet potato pie. However, nothing made her happier than spending time with her family. In addition to her husband, Brenda is loved and missed and will always remain in the hearts of her boys, John Brown and his wife, Mindy, and...

Mr. Thomas Lundy "T.L." Coleman, Sr., 87, beloved husband of Mrs. Diane Beard Coleman, entered into rest on Sunday, August 4, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Fannie Bell Prince Coleman, a brother, Cecil Coleman, and a stepson, Brad Davis. The family will greet friends on Thursday, August 8, 2024, beginning at 10 o'clock at Hillview Baptist Church, 1974 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC 29829. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 11 o'clock, with Pastor Mike McAlpin officiating. A private interment will follow in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, Trenton, S.C. Pallbearers will be Tad Coleman, Brad Coleman, Brantley Coleman, Mason Burris, Chad Coleman,...

Mr. Wilfred Joseph Chabotte, III, 51, of Aiken, SC, entered into rest on July 24, 2024. Wilfred was born on August 15, 1972, in Norwich, Connecticut. He was a Nuclear Power Plant Inspector with thirty-plus years of service. A Christian, he knew and loved the Lord. He was a racing enthusiast, and he loved his cats. Wilfred was a staunch conservative who loved God, his country, and his family. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Wilfred Joseph Chabotte, Jr. and Deborah Dufour Chabotte; his children, Andrea Dora Chabotte and Wilfred Joseph Chabotte, IV; brother, Jeffery Allen Chabotte; a nephew, Jeffery M. Chabotte and a niece, Arwen M Chabotte, a long-time companion, Ingrid Cummings,...

Mrs. Annie Laura Black, 90, wife of the late Mr. Delma Black of Langley, SC, entered into rest on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at her residence. The family will greet friends on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, beginning at 11 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC 29829. A Celebration of Life service at noon in the funeral home chapel will follow. Pastor Edward Hardee will officiate. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Graniteville, SC. Pallbearers will be Matt Britt, David Yanizeski, William Starnes, George Webb, Richie Enlow, and Gerald Tice. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Sandra Starnes (William J.), Salley,...

Mrs. JoAnn Radford Huffman, 95, entered Heaven on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother Elaine Crumpler, father William R. Border, step-father R.P. Crumpler, her husbands, Charles B. Radford and Lawrence D. Huffman, and a half-sister, Gretchen Border. A Celebration of Life service will be on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 10:00 AM in the North Chapel of Oakey's Funeral Service and Crematory, 6732 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019. Her son-in-law, Rev. Jim Tucker, will officiate. Interment will follow in Blueridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, VA. Pallbearers will be Chris Fuqua, Cole Fuqua, Dennis Patrick, David Ragland, Doug Woodward and Ben Cross. In lieu of...

Retired U.S. Air Force Major Eleanor Weatherford, 87, entered into rest on Saturday, June 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olin Farris and Mary Goodrich Weatherford, her sister Jeannine Bonds, and her brother Farris Weatherford. The family will greet friends on Friday, June 28, 2024, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC 29829. A Celebration of Life service will be in the funeral home chapel at 2 o'clock on Saturday, June 29, 2024, with Pastor Gene Brown officiating. Interment with full military honors rendered by the United States Air Force will follow in Sunset...

Rodney 'Rod' Apida, 83, resident of River Grove, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in the comfort of his daughter's home in Aiken, SC, surrounded by his children. Husband of Sharon (Longstreet) Apida. Left to cherish his memory are his children Barbara La Barbera Aiken, SC, Jo Apida, O'Fallon, IL, James (Michelle) Apida, Aiken, SC. Stepsons Scott (Ellen) Pasterz, Antioch, IL, Marc (Linda) Pasterz, Franklin Park, IL and Michael (Kellie) Pasterz, Franklin Park, IL; dearest Papa to grandchildren, Kristin, Jeremy, Melissa, Ryan, Grace, Michael, Ceejae, Marina, Peytin, Atalie and great-grandson Micah. Rod's career began as a Heating and Cooling Estimator and retired as...

Velma (Dink) Looney of Aiken, SC, passed away on May 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert B. Looney, in 1993 and her second husband, LS McCormick, in 2007. She is survived by her two children, Bruce (Dale) Looney of Lexington, SC, and Cindy (Vince) Smith of Aiken, SC. She also has six grandchildren: Chad (Meredith) Smith, Bryan (Taylor) Smith, Bobby (Savannah) Smith, Elizabeth (Michael) Fox, Rebecca (Casey) Samuelson, and Emily (Ruskin) Foster. She has five great-grandchildren and three stepchildren: Steve McCormick (Molly), David (Lanch) McCormick, and Angie McCormick. She was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church for many years and, with her husband LS...

Mr. Ralph Wyman Moseley, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The family will greet friends on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 2 until 3 o'clock at Memorial Baptist Church, 3100 Vaucluse Rd. Aiken SC, 29801. A Celebration of Life service will begin at 3 o'clock at the church. Interment will follow at Vaucluse Cemetery. To read the complete obituary or leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit HatcherFuneralHome.com.

Mrs. Debra "Debbie" Duncan Clark, 69, beloved wife of the late Mr. Ward Mason Clark, entered into rest on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her home, following a battle with cancer that lasted over 13 years. The family will greet friends on Monday, April 15, 2024, beginning at 3 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC 29829. A "Celebration of Life" service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 4 o'clock, with Reverend Kirk Gipson officiating. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ward Clark; parents, Edward A. "Billy" and Vera Padgett Duncan; sister, Nancy Duncan Beasley; and brother, Eddie Duncan. Mrs. Clark was born in...

Ms. Karen Sue Davis, 77, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 in the comfort of her home. Karen was born in Akron, Ohio on July 10, 1946 to the late Harriet Yost and James Ginn. Karen was an outgoing, free spirit who never met a stranger. She had a big heart and would lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She called the Aiken area home for the past 40 years, but prior to that she resided in Kentucky and Ohio. She loved traveling, but her favorite place was the beach, Shelter Island, NY and Tybee Island, GA. Gardening was one of her favorite hobbies, and you could often find her relaxing with a cold beer in hand. Karen had many endearing titles, Momma Karen, Aunt Grandma, Weeza, but she...

Mr. Fred Terry Ennis, 64, of Gloverville, SC, husband of forty-four years to Theresa Smith Ennis, laid down his working tools on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in the comfort of his home and entered that great celestial lodge above. A lifelong area resident and a 1978 graduate of LBC High School, Fred was a son of Pat Weathersbee Guglieri (the late Paul) and the late Fred Pierce Ennis. At the time of his death, Fred was employed by Zeus in Quality Control and had formerly been employed by Georgia Pacific and Solvay Specialty Polymers. He was a member of Langley Bible Church. Brother Fred was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in Horse Creek Masonic Lodge, #174, A.F.M. and was...

Kathy Ann Locklair, 64, of Aiken, SC, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Bennie Nelson and Dorothy Kight Locklair, and her grandmother, Essie Lee Kight. A graveside service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 2 o'clock in Westview Cemetery, Augusta, GA, with Pastors James S. Kight and Al Kight officiating. Left to cherish Kathy's memory are her aunts and uncles, Mrs. Erma June Rauch, of Blythewood, SC, Rev. James S. Kight (Julia), of Lexington, SC, Ruth Blackstone, of Taylors, SC, and Iris Laskey (Doug), of Blythewood, SC, numerous cousins, and her beloved cat. Kathy was born in Augusta, Georgia....

Mr. Joseph Lanier "Joe" Cumbee, 91, of Clearwater, SC, beloved husband of seventy-two years to Eldora Bell Cumbee, entered into rest on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, in the comfort of his home. A lifelong area resident, he was a son of the late Carl and Ruby Ferrell Cumbee. He began his twenty-eight-year career with South Carolina Electric and Gas as a Lineman and retired at the age of fifty-three as a supervisor. He was an active member of Clearwater First Baptist Church prior to his health declining. Joe was happiest when he was hunting, trips to his lake house with the family, keeping his rental properties up and fishing, fishing, and even more fishing! In addition to his wife and...