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Mrs. Louise "Nanny" Mitchum Brown, 97, of Langley, SC, entered into rest peacefully on Thursday, July 29, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Born in and a resident of Aiken County, SC, most of her life, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Emma Cockrell Mitchum. She retired from the Vaucluse Division of the Graniteville Company. Nanny enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, watching Perry Mason, and spending time at home with her loved ones. She was a precious, loving, caring, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was an intellectual jewel and she was the ultimate matriarch, loved by all. In addition to her parents, family members include her children, the late Terry...

Ms. Nicole Jane Brown, 28, of Windsor, SC, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. The family will greet friends at Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service beginning at 2 o'clock, Saturday, August 7, 2021, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 3 o'clock in the funeral home chapel. Left to cherish her memory is her father, Todd Vergile Brown, her mother, Edna Jane Robinson Brown, her grandmother, Lenora Brown, her son, Jayce Holtsendorf, two sisters: Lena A Brown and Alice Lee Brown; an aunt and uncles: Myrna Muriveto, Danny Robinson, and Darryl Brown. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, alz.org Please visit HatcherFuneralHome.com to leave a note of...

Ms. Kyleigh Michelle Siler, 31, of Asheville, NC and a former resident of Aiken, SC, entered into rest on Monday, July 26, 2021. Born in Fulton County, GA and a resident of Aiken, SC, prior to making Asheville, NC her home four years ago. She is the daughter of Dr. Jeffery Lynn and Sherri Anne Siler. Kyleigh was currently a senior at Western Carolina University, where she was pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. She was a server at Packs. Kyleigh enjoyed reading and music. Kyleigh was preceded in death by her brothers, Justin Edward Siler and Daniel Alan Siler. In addition to her parents, family members include a daughter, Kensley Mae Madigan-Bailey and siblings, Jason Lee Siler,...

Mrs. Doris Jean Hutto Norris Kirkendohl, 78, of North Augusta, SC, wife of William T. "Billy" Kirkendohl, entered into rest on Friday, July 23, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Born in Chickasaw, AL and a resident of the area most of her life, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Grace Motes Hutto. Miss Doris enjoyed bream fishing and caring for her plants. More than anything however, she enjoyed spending time with her family. In addition to her husband and parents, family members include her children and their spouses, Chuck and Nancy Norris, Aiken, SC, Angie and Jeff Cox, Aiken, SC, Jessica and Arthur Davenport, Aiken, SC, Brent Kirkendohl, Aiken, SC, Sam and Kim Kirkendohl, New...

Mrs. Cynthia "Cindy" Smith Kirk, 63, of Aiken, SC, wife of James H. "Jim" Kirk, entered into rest on Thursday, July 22, 2021. A lifelong resident of Aiken County, SC and a 1976 graduate of LBC High School, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Bennett, Sr. and Ida Mae Widener Smith. She was a former Insurance Agent with Hudson Etheridge and the Starnes Agency. Cindy was a member of Aiken's First Baptist Church, where she was active in her Sunday School Class. She enjoyed collecting dolls. A kind and caring person, she was known for sending people she cared about cards. In addition to her husband and parents, family members include her children, Jason Fields, Warrenville, SC and the late...

Mr. Raymant "Ray" L. Glinski, 88, beloved husband of Mrs. Minnie Vickers Smith-Glinski, entered into rest on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Connie B. Glinski; his brothers, Guy Marty and Robert Glinski, his sister, Doris Maloney, and his precious dachshund, Roxie. Left to cherish his memory with his wife Minnie are his children: Raymant L. Glinski, Jr. (Bobbi), of Brownsville, Texas, John L. Glinski, of Murfreesboro, TN, Tina Rabiipour (Hamid), of Charlotte, NC, Robert P. Glinski, of Gastonia, NC, Frank A. Glinski (Chris), of Murfreesboro, TN, and Lisa Jeffcoat (Troy), of Indian Trail, NC; Minnie's sons: Jimmie D. Bowden (Anna), of Grovetown, GA and...

Mr. William Reginald West, 62, of Windsor, SC, husband of Martha West, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in the comfort of his home. He was preceded in death by his father, William West. A lifelong resident of Aiken County, SC, he was a security officer for Wackenhut at Savannah River Site. Mr. West was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed collecting coins and he was a huge Clemson fan. In addition to his spouse and parents, family members include his children, William Scott West, Erin Nichols (Glenn), Bryson Seigler, Jodi Wells, Toni Naillon, Chelsea Youngblood, Misty Hiller (Jake), Heather Sunderhaus (Jeramy), and Shelemiah Null (David); mother, Bearnice Plunkett; siblings;...

Mr. James Cullen "Jake" Johnson, 94, of Warrenville, SC, husband of the late Lillian Collins Johnson, entered into rest in the comfort of his home, on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Born in Ozark, AL, he was a son of the late Fred and Annie Heath Johnson. At the age of 18, he was drafted into the United States Army to serve his country during World War II and beyond, being honorably discharged earning the rank of Sergeant. Following his honorable discharge from the Army, he came to the area to begin his career as an E and I Mechanic with E.I. DuPont. He later retired from SRS as an E and I Supervisor. He attended Clearwater First Baptist Church. Jake enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening,...

Mrs. Lois Virginia Penwell Turner, 73, of Graniteville, SC, wife of the late Noah A. Turner, entered into rest on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in the comfort of her home. A lifelong resident of Aiken County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Woodrow and Eva Randall Penwell. She was a homemaker. Miss Lois was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed gardening and cooking. More than anything, she enjoyed taking care of her family. In addition to her husband and parents, family members include her daughters, Cherrie Diana Turner Johnson and her husband, George, III, Trenton, SC and Tina Rene Morris and her husband, Otis, Beech Island, SC; siblings, Mae Ready, Graniteville, SC and the late Barbara...

Mr. James Brown, 84, of Aiken, SC, affectionately known as "Jake" "Pop" and "Papa", entered into rest unexpectedly on Saturday, June 26, 2021. James was a son of the late John and Elvie Brown of Cleveland, TN. His wife of fifty-seven years, Carolyn Key Brown, preceded him in death. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Laura Lynn Brown and sisters, Edna Gunter, Margie Shoemaker and Frances Kaylor. He proudly and with honor served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Brown recently retired in 2020, form Aiken Pest Control, after thirty-one years of service. He acquired many friendships with his customers, he really missed talking to...

Mrs. Madge Lanier Reames, 95, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at NHC, North Augusta, SC. Mrs. Reames was preceded in death by her husband, James Samuel Reames, her parents, her seven siblings and her son-in-law, Rev. Kenneth Garvin. Mrs. Reames was born in Metter, GA and was the fifth of eight children born to George and Bulah Lanier. She helped work on the family farm but as a young adult moved to Aiken County to work for United Merchants at Bath Mill. That is where she met and later married her husband Sam Reames and they made Bath, SC, their home. After the birth of their first child she became a full time homemaker, but later re-entered the workforce for the Aiken...

Mr. Renzo Anthony Tiburzi, 72, of Warrenville, SC, entered into rest peacefully, on Monday, June 21, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Born in Buffalo, NY and a resident of Aiken County, SC, for the last five years, he was a son of the late Lattanzi and Edda Olivieri Tiburzi. Renzo was a retired General Contractor and a communicant of St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church in Amherst, NY. He loved riding his Harley, "tinkering" and hanging out with his family and friends. Renzo was known for being a "Jack of all trades". In addition to his parents, family members include his daughters, Annemarie Rodriguez and her husband, Jos? and Alisa Tiburzi, Buffalo, NY; siblings, Donald...

Mrs. Claire Ulmer Weeks, 90, wife of the late M. William "Bill" Weeks, of Graniteville, SC, entered into rest on Monday, June 21, 2021. Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Ulmer and her daughter-in-law, Janice Weeks. The family will greet friends on Thursday beginning at 2 o'clock at Langley United Methodist Church, 2696 Augusta Road, Warrenville, SC 29851 followed by a Celebration of Life service at 3 o'clock with Pastor Bob Huggins officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Graniteville, SC. Pallbearers will be Ross Weeks, Hayden Gunter, Gunn Sawyer, Michael Sawyer, Tim Chipley, and Dave Puckett. Mrs. Weeks was born in Ruffin, SC to...

Janice Louise Way, age 68, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 18, 2021, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Huntsville, AL, Janice Way was the daughter of the late Louise and Hussell Godsey. She met her soulmate, Bruce Way, in 1972 and they were married June 9, 1973. Married for 48 years, Janice and Bruce raised their three children, Jeromy, Kristie and James. During the early years of their marriage, Bruce served in the United States Marine Corps residing in Camp Lejeune, NC and Quantico, VA, and later went on to work for Westinghouse in Maryland, Ohio and eventually at the Savannah River Site in 1992. They have resided for the past 29 years in...

Mrs. Myrle Sorgee Holley, 79, of Jackson, SC, wife of the late George A. Holley, Jr., entered into rest on Thursday, June 17, 2021, under the loving care of Encompass Hospice. A lifelong resident of Aiken County, SC, she was a daughter of the late James L. Sorgee and the late Mildred Thompson Cadden. At a young age she began working in the textile industry with United Merchants and later retired from the United States Postal Service on Laurens St. in Aiken, SC, as a Clerk. She was a former member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and was currently a member of Jackson First Baptist Church. Miss Myrle was an avid reader and also enjoyed sewing and traveling. In addition to her husband and...

Ms. Kay Hillman, 73, of Graniteville, SC, entered into rest on Sunday, June 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ray Hillman and Robert "Bob" Hilman and a niece, Donna Lynn Hillman. Graveside services will be today at 3 o'clock in Sunset Memorial Gardens with Rev. Manuel Gunter officiating. Ms. Hillman was born in Aiken, SC to the late Marvin and Vera Jarriel Hillman. She retired from Carol Fabrics with forty plus years of service and she was a former member of Piney Heights Baptist Chuch Left to cherish her memory is her niece, Dina H. Wright (Skip), of Aiken, SC; nephews,. Gary Hillman and Kenneth Hillman (Tonya), all of Graniteville, SC; three great-nephews and one...

Mr. Ward Mason Clark, 67, of North Augusta, SC, beloved husband of forty-eight years to Debbie Duncan Clark, entered into rest on Saturday, June 5, 2021. A life-long resident of Aiken County, SC, he was the son of the late Cecil Clark and the late Bessie Lane Clark. He was a member of The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1579 of Augusta, GA. He retired after more than thirty-five years from the Savannah River Plant; he also worked at Plant Vogtle and was a building engineer for Westinghouse. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and watching the Carolina Gamecocks. He was a true friend to anyone and never met a stranger. In addition to his wife and parents,...

Mrs. Kathy Bennett, 59, of Aiken, SC, beloved wife to Marshall Bennett, entered into rest on Monday, May 24, 2021. Born in Hendersonville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Young and the late Janie McCraw Young. She enjoyed planting in the garden, going fishing, spending time in the outdoors, and going to the beach. In addition to her husband and parents family members include, daughter, Amanda Shaw, and grandchildren, Wesley and Fabian Shaw.

Jeri Lord Bracey, born on November 24, 1950, was taken home by the love of her life, King Jesus, on Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2021. All who knew and loved precious Jeri, also knew she was persevering and overcoming a serious battle against cancer. She was an energetic, shining witness of God's supernatural grace and glory. Jeri's love for God spilled out in her love for people and her passionate longing for all to have the opportunity to know Jesus intimately. Jeri is survived by family members: her sister, Melisa (Lisa) Hawkins, her brother, Bill Condon and family, her nephew, Arron Condon and family, her cousins, Kelly Simpson and Karin Buns, as well as her uncle Jimmy Beasley. Jeri's...

Mr. Thomas Dale Youngblood, 70, of Aiken, SC, husband of the late Brenda Lee Bridges Youngblood, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in the comfort of his home, under the loving care of Helping Hands Hospice. Born in and a lifelong resident of Aiken County, SC, he was a son of the late Clarence and Doris Bell Youngblood. "Cooter Man" as he was affectionately known, was a Residential and Commercial Painter for many years. He enjoyed fishing and playing pool. In addition to his wife and parents, family members include siblings, Gail Cochran, Couchton, SC, Faye Fulmer, North Augusta, SC, Kay Hollingsworth, Pelham, GA, the late George Youngblood, the late Don Youngblood, the late...

Mrs. Joanne Lawson Glover, 77, of North Augusta, SC, beloved wife of forty-eight years to Wayne Glover, entered into rest on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Born in Union, SC, she was a daughter of the late William Harold and Amelia Clark Lawson. A Navy wife, she and Wayne came to Aiken County, SC, from Virginia Beach, VA, in 1999. She was a graduate of Augusta State University and was a former Educator. Miss Joanne loved animals and she enjoyed traveling and reading. Most of all however, she enjoyed teaching. She was a member of Clearwater First Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents, family members include her daughters, Coni Amelia Hutt and her husband, Sean, North Augusta, SC...