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Timothy C. Beard, age 61, of Graniteville, S.C., loving son of Roma Jean Chapman Hewitt; stepfather, Jimmy Hewitt, Sr. and the late Tilmon C. Beard, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Pruitt Health Nursing Home in Aiken, S. C. surrounded by his family. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his two daughters, Amanda Jean and Jennifer Beard; sisters, Karen (Marty) Bell; a stepsister, Susan (Alan) Hayes; two grandchildren, Joey and Jayden Beard and three special nephews. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph Durwood and Ethleen Nunn Chapman; a brother, Christopher Beard; a stepbrother, Jimmy Hewitt, Jr. and a stepsister, Lisa...

David "Leroy" Eidson, age 98, of Graniteville, S. C., husband of the late Ernestine O'Banion Eidson and son of the late William Edgar Eidson and the late Estelle Stockman Eidson, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 25, 2020. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Zell and Jim Seymour; three grandsons, David and Kevin Seymour and Chris Fraga and seven great grandchildren, Rebekah, Hayden, Mark, Walker, Hal and Cason Seymour and Jacky Gamboa. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Nora Seymour. He was born in Saluda County, S.C. but has spent most of his life in Aiken County, S.C. During his working years, he was a Supervisor with the Gregg...

Bruce Alan Johnson, age 61, of Graniteville, S.C., son of Mary Ellen Leopard Johnson and the late Edward Nelson Johnson, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 24, 2020. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughters; Shannon Johnson, Sherri (Kenneth) Rich and Samantha (Michael) Bridges; a son, Gabriel (Sarah) Moyer; brothers, Steven E. (Candy) Johnson and Eric L. Johnson; ten grandchildren, Meagan, Tracy, Hunter, Huston, Kennidy, Carson, Alan, Kaden, Orion and Azrael and five great grandchildren. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Nelson Johnson, Jr. He was born in and was a lifelong resident of Aiken County, S.C. He was a...

Mr. Roland O. "Rob" Barden, Jr., age 60, beloved husband to Mrs. Teresa Corbett Barden, entered into rest on Sunday October 18th, 2020. In addition to his wife he is survived by his son, Derrick (Amber) Barden; daughters, Amanda (Jeremy) Thorne, Chasity (Cameron) Kneece; sisters, Debra (Larry) Holton, Becky (Winston) Steele, Melanie (Ed) Barden; brother, Timmy (Penny) Barden; grandchildren, Dakota Thorne, Haleigh Thorne, Emma Barden, Madelyn Barden, Carter Kneece; and his English bulldog "Callahan". He is preceded in death by his parents, Roland Barden, Sr. and Betty Schildberger Barden; and sister, Wanda Barden. Mr. Barden was a diesel mechanic employed by Messer Gases of Aiken for over 30...

Houston H. Holley of Graniteville, S.C. passed away on October 17th at Trinity on Laurens in Aiken, S.C. He was the beloved husband for over 50 years to the late Nettie Corley Holley. Houston retired in 1989 as a supervisor from Columbia Nitrogen in Augusta, Ga. He served in the U. S. Army in World War II. He was born in Aiken County, and he dearly loved Graniteville. He was a dedicated member of Graniteville First Baptist Church, and he was dearly loved by his church family. He was a true Southern Gentleman, and one of his favorite things was working with his church family and helping with the Vacation Bible School. Houston is survived by his sister, Mildred H. Griffin (Ronnie) of Lake...

Ms. Thelma Joyce Napier, age 84, beloved wife of the late Clarence Napier, entered into rest on Friday morning October 16th, 2020 at NHC Health Care in North Augusta. She is survived by her sons, Ronnie (Evie) Duncan, Robbie (Pennye) Duncan; grandchildren; Keri (Jeff) Biddle, Kristen (Jason) McCollum, Seth Duncan, Brooke (Nolan) Meyer; great grandchildren, Cameron Biddle, Jake Biddle, Blake McCollum, Macee McCollum, Emerson Meyer; and special niece and nephew, Maria Palmer and Wallace Weeks. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents; Rev. Peniel and Lillian Jones Collins; sister and brother in law, Betty (Yarborough) Weeks. Ms. Napier was a Cloth Inspector for the...

Rev. William E. Starnes, age 86, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday October 10th, 2020. He is survived by sons, William (Sue) Starnes, Robert Starnes; brother, Tom Starnes; sisters, Sue Moore; seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Mrs. Lily Starnes; parents, William "Bud" and Martha Starnes; brothers, Rev. Charles Starnes, I.J. Starnes; and sister Mildred Short. He was born in Norton Virginia to the late William "Bud" and Martha Starnes on November 16th, 1933. Rev. Starnes was an Ordained Bishop of the Church of God International for 53 years, and pastored...

Mary Elizabeth Ford Franklin, age 86, of Warrenville, S.C. daughter of the late Edward Ford and the late Agnes Donovan Ford, entered into eternal rest at her residence, with her loving family by her side, on Friday, October 2, 2020. She is survived by daughters; Theresa Doolittle, Kathy Franklin, Cindy (Harry) Barton; a son, David Andrew Franklin; sisters, Barbara Dickert, Linda Bryant; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Petersen; a son-in-law, Bob Thomas; eleven grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lynne Thomas and two brothers, Jerry Ford and Wayne Ford. She was born in and was a lifelong resident of Aiken County,...

Glenn T. Spell, age 54, of Windsor, S.C., loving husband of Lisa Mitchum Spell and son of the late Patricia Edenfield Nation, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his stepfather, William T. Nation, Jr.; a daughter, Candi (Jason) Barton; a brother, Alton Lee (Carol) Spell; a sister, Shellie Marie (Jeremy) Pollard and five grandchildren; Ashlynne Barton, Olivia Craig, Hannah Dempsey, Jaylin Barton, and Jaxson Barton. He was born in Baxley, Georgia but has been a resident of Windsor, S.C. for the past twenty-five years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Windsor. He was a Pipefitter/Welder by trade. He was a member of...

Ms. Gail Parrish Clemons, age 64, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday September 23rd, 2020. She is survived by her sisters, Mary Ann (Sherman) Carpenter, Lila Busbee, Nancy (Donnie) Moore; companion, Gerald Lowery; many nieces and nephews; and two special nieces, Dorothy Brantley and Shannon Tice. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ermon P. and Inez Parker Parrish; sisters, Ethel Mae Bacon; and brother in law, Glen Busbee. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Friday September 25th, 2020 at 2pm at Faith Holiness Church in Clearwater with Pastor Floyd Hutto officiating. The interment will immediately follow at Langley Cemetery. The family will receive friends one...

Mr. Jerry Tyrone Mayson, age 51, entered into rest on Wednesday September 16th, 2020 at his home in Graniteville. He is survived by his brothers, Terry Mayson, Tyrone (Denise) Mayson, Jamie (Michelle) Mayson, Chris (Denise) Mayson, Johnny Mayson, Dale (Stacy) Mayson, Jimmie (Tammy) Hardee, Rev. Eddie (Carol) Hardee; sisters, Sarah "Bunkie" Plaster, Connie Thurmond, Kristie (Travis) Turner; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Tyrone Mayson; mother, Rose Hutto Maddox; stepmother, Judy M. Mayson; brother, Andrew "Clyde" Mayson; and sister, Angie Hardee. Mr. Mayson was a very simple man who was loved by his family and is now in the presence of the Lord. He will be...

Mary Farmer Smith, mom, Aunt Mary, age 86, entered peacefully into the presence of Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. She was born on October 10, 1933 in Bath, S.C. to Robert and Mary Farmer, and was the youngest of seven siblings. She settled in Warrenville, S.C. with her husband where they raised their daughter. She worked at Graniteville Company with a post retirement stint at the Chicken Snack. She is now reunited with her husband, Alvin Ray Smith, who passed away Twenty-nine years ago, and joins her seven siblings; Robert Farmer, Stella Farmer, Dever Moyer, Dora Lee Boone, Virginia Meyers, Myrtie Evans, and Betty Joe Clark in their Heavenly Home. Those...

Ms. Betty Joe Farmer Clark, age 88, of Warrenville, S. C., wife of the late Homer Marshall Clark, Jr. and daughter of the late Robert L. Farmer and the late Mary Lou Shields Farmer, entered into eternal rest on the Lord's Day, Sunday 6, 2020. She is survived by a son, Steven Wayne (Charleen) Clark; a daughter, Phyllis M. Hutto; a sister, Mary Farmer Smith; a brother, three granddaughters, Typhany (Kelly) Nordeen, Amy Clark and Caroline (Jason) Garden ; three great grandsons; one great-great grandson; one great-great granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. She was born in Bath, S. C. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Aiken, S. C. She was a member of the Red Hat Ladies....

Sylvia Melton Bryant went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 6, 2020. She was surrounded by loved ones. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 10th at 2pm at Napier Funeral Home in Graniteville, Pastor Todd Sessions officiating. The family will receive family and friends from 1-2pm. Sylvia was born on June 4, 1935 in Graniteville, SC. She was the daughter of the late Jessie T. Melton and Jewell Thomas Melton. She was a lifelong resident of Graniteville and a Customer Service Manager for Graniteville Company for over 40 years. Sylvia and her husband, Ronnie Bryant recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. They began their journey together on August 13,...

Mrs. Kathy Taylor, age 65, beloved wife of Mr. James Taylor entered into rest on Friday September 4, 2020. In addition to her husband she is survived by her son Jason (Tracie) Taylor, James, Jr. (Meredith) Taylor; daughters, Krystal (Joey) Graham, Brandi Brookins, Michelle Stanley; mother, Margie Rutland Williamson; brother, Henry "Eddie" E. Williamson, Jr.; sisters, Gail W. Lucas; fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father, Henry Williamson; and sisters, Wanda and Marla Williamson. She was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. She was a selfless caring friend and would do anything for anyone. She was the life of the party and will be truly...

Eddie Dean Roberts, age 71, of Aiken, S. C., son of the late George Roberts, Jr. and the late Robie Cobb Roberts, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He is survived by a son, Michael Roberts; a step-daughter, Maggie Allen and a brother, Bobby Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lorraine Freeman. He was a retired operator with W. R. Grace Clay Company. He was a US Army Veteran and was of the Baptist Faith. Hunting was his favorite hobby. He loved his family, friends and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ with all of his heart. A man of his caliber shall be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Death is not the end, as he has...

Patrick William Jordan, age 35, son of Julius William Jordan and Samantha Craig Boatwright and loving fianc?e of Renee Shike, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 24, 2020. In addition to his parents and fianc?e, he is survived by his daughter, Madelyn Grace Jordan; a brother, Travis William Jordan; his maternal grandparents, Walter and Elizabeth Craig and his paternal grandparents, Ronnie and Sylvia Jordan. He was born in and was a lifelong resident of Aiken County, S.C. He was of the Christian faith. He was a self-employed carpenter by trade. He really enjoyed riding his dirt bike and playing disc golf. He was a loving son, father, brother and friend to many. He loved his family and...

Mr. Danny Edward Cobb, age 65, entered into rest on Monday August 17th, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his aunt, Mrs. Bonnie Cobb Ferguson. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Cobb and Leila Shaw; paternal grandparents, Jesse Cobb Sr. and Minnie Whitlock Cobb; maternal grandparents, Irene Hancock and Jimmy Hancock; and sister Deborah Cobb Smith. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at the Historic Graniteville Cemetery on Saturday August 29th, 2020 at 6pm. The service will be held at the gravesite of his grandparents. Napier Funeral Home, Inc. 315 Main St. Graniteville, SC 29829, has been entrusted with these arrangements. To send an...

Mr. Sampie Alvin Noakes, Sr., age 73, entered into rest on Sunday August 16th, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his sons, Sampie A. Noakes, Jr., James (April) Noakes; sister, Emily Adams; and six grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Daniel Turnerand Kathleen Fails Carol; brother, Wesley A. Noakes; and grandson, Justin Wesley Noakes. Mr. Noakes was a native of Graniteville where he worked for many years in the mills as a vending machine mechanic. In his ladder years he worked for the Aiken County School District in the maintenance department. He was a member of the Bath Pentecostal Holiness church will be greatly missed by all of his family and...

Thomas J. Key, age 91, of Aiken, S. C., son of the late Chester Key and the late Pearl Penwell Key, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 14, 2020. He is survived by a daughter, Deborah (Dennis) Ergle; sons, Larry (Leslie) Key, Pat (Candy) Key, Ricky (Angie) Key and Mark (Linda) Key; a brother, Roger Dale Key; fourteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of seventy years, Juanita Butler Key and a brother, Billy Rae Key. He was born in and was a lifelong resident of Aiken County, S.C. He was a retired Sales Manager with the Coco Cola Bottling Company. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Aiken, S.C. He was a loving father, brother,...

Ms. Inez Thompson Williams, age 84, beloved wife to the late Mr. Edward Williams, passed away on Friday August 7th, 2020 at her home in Aiken. She is survived by her children, David Williams, Susan Annette Green and Nora Mae Williams. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Myrtle Thompson; and son, Joseph Grover Williams. Ms. Williams was of the Christian faith and will be missed by all of her family and friends. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday August 22nd, 2020 at 1pm at Abundant Salvation and Praise Worship Center; 2464 Columbia Highway North. Aiken, SC 29805. Napier Funeral Home, Inc. 315 Main St. Graniteville, SC 29829, has been entrusted with...