North Augusta Star

Cynthia Kendall (Cindy) Heron, age 65, entered into the loving arms of God on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Cindy was the wife of 43 years to Brock Heron, who she met at the University of South Carolina. A native of North Augusta, SC, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Martha C. Kendall. Cindy graduated from North Augusta Senior High School and the University of South Carolina, where she majored in Music Education. While at USC she was a member of Marching Band, Pep Band and Tau Beta Sigma Band sorority. Cindy taught for many years in Augusta, Georgia, North Augusta, SC and finished her teaching career in Richland 2 after she and...

Virginia "Ginny" May Burgess, 77, formerly of North Augusta, peacefully passed away on March 16, 2022, surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Ginny was born on November 24, 1944, in Wokingham, England, to the late Louis Edwin Cox and the late Mavis Elaine Cox. She grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and was a 1962 graduate of Druid Hills High School. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Carolina in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in Literature. She was a talented artist and seasoned traveler, who enjoyed everything British, especially a hot cup of tea. Her greatest love was spending time with her family and being "Gigi" to her...

Virginia "Ginny" May Burgess, 77, formerly of North Augusta, peacefully passed away on March 16, 2022, surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Ginny was born on November 24, 1944, in Wokingham, England, to the late Louis Edwin Cox and the late Mavis Elaine Cox. She grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and was a 1962 graduate of Druid Hills High School. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Carolina in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in Literature. She was a talented artist and seasoned traveler, who enjoyed everything British, especially a hot cup of tea. Her greatest love was spending time with her family and being "Gigi" to her...

Robert C. "Rip" Johnson 80, of Penny Ln. Edgefield, SC husband of Betty D. Johnson, entered into rest on March 4, 2022. Mr. Johnson was born in North Augusta, SC as the son of the late Nora Lillian Renfroe and Horace C. Johnson. He was a retired maintenance associate at Augusta Gardens and a member of Republican Baptist Church. Survivors include: one daughter Cristy Roberson (Joshua), two sons Christopher and Jeffrey Johnson, three stepdaughters Dianne May (Rusty), Teresa Thompson (Tim), Ellen Meeker (Howie), one stepson Pat Barber (Lisa), one brother Ralph Johnson (Twiddle) one grandson Joseph Roberson, four step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Mr. Johnson was pre-deceased by...

Born September 12, 1981, David was originally from Parkersburg, W.V. He had recently moved back to Aiken to be closer to family and get a new start on life. As a young boy he loved playing baseball, fishing, and later playing the guitar. He graduated high school at Aquino's High School where he was on the track team. He is survived by his children, Kyla C. Dolphin, Aiken; David C. Smith Jr., Parkersburg, W.V.; Jacob C. Smith, Parkersburg, W.V.; Dustin Golden, Aiken; mother, Debbie Dolphin, (Glenn, Dec.); father, Daniel E. Smith, Parkersburg, W.V.; brother, Daniel E. (Nicole) Smith, Jr., Fla.; sisters, Erin Dolphin, S.C.; Brittany Nolan, Vienna, WV and Holly Smith, Pensboro, WV; nieces and...

Test Testq North Augusta - Mr. Earnest Evan Simmons Sr, 67, of 1614 Gray Mare Hollow Rd, entered into rest February 22, 2022 at the University Hospital in Augusta, GA. Funeral arrangements will be announced. Mr. Simmons was a member of the Union Baptist Church in Barnwell and a graduate of Strom Thurmond High School Class of 1973. Survivors include his wife, Clarice Simmons, Aiken; one son, Earnest (Dearra) Simmons, Aiken; two sisters, O'Lillie (James) Russell & Patricia Daniels both of Augusta; 2 Grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. Family and friends may call the residence, (803) 652-7746. Due to Covid, the family will not be receiving visitors. G.L. BRIGHTHARP &...

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twstq test n augusta - Test Testq North Augusta - Mr. Earnest Evan Simmons Sr, 67, of 1614 Gray Mare Hollow Rd, entered into rest February 22, 2022 at the University Hospital in Augusta, GA. Funeral arrangements will be announced. Mr. Simmons was a member of the Union Baptist Church in Barnwell and a graduate of Strom Thurmond High School Class of 1973. Survivors include his wife, Clarice Simmons, Aiken; one son, Earnest (Dearra) Simmons, Aiken; two sisters, O'Lillie (James) Russell & Patricia Daniels both of Augusta; 2 Grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. Family and friends may call the residence, (803) 652-7746. Due to Covid, the family will not be receiving...

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Mr. Earnest Evan Simmons Sr, 67, of 1614 Gray Mare Hollow Rd, entered into rest February 22, 2022 at the University Hospital in Augusta, GA. Funeral arrangements will be announced. Mr. Simmons was a member of the Union Baptist Church in Barnwell and a graduate of Strom Thurmond High School Class of 1973. Survivors include his wife, Clarice Simmons, Aiken; one son, Earnest (Dearra) Simmons, Aiken; two sisters, O'Lillie (James) Russell & Patricia Daniels both of Augusta; 2 Grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. Family and friends may call the residence, (803) 652-7746. Due to Covid, the family will not be receiving visitors. G.L. BRIGHTHARP & SONS MORTUARY, 390 BEAUFORT ST...

Mr. Samuel Purdie, age 77, husband of Esterlena Purdie, of 4040 North Silverton St., passed away Sunday January 30, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 1:30 PM Thursday February 3, 2022 at Zion Fair Missionary Baptist Church, 97 Dry Branch Rd, Aiken, SC. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Friends may call the residence or JACKSON BROOKS CHAPEL, 606 Main St, New Ellenton, SC 29809, 803-649-6123 Today from 4-8 PM.

Lee Edward Tuten of Belvedere, aged 93, stepped into the Larger Life Monday, January 10, 2022 at his residence in Hammond Place Assisted Living Community. Born on August 22, 1928, Lee grew up on the family farm in the low country of South Carolina, surrounded by siblings and cousins, aunts and uncles, parents and grandparents. He learned to drive at an early age as he helped with the farm work. He was quite gifted in math, but only mediocre in other subjects, and he dropped out of high school during his last year. Always a hard worker, he drove dump trucks while still working on the farm. Later he was hired to work for Cyclone Fence, a move that began 30+ years of chain link fence...

Graveside Services for William Norman "Bill" Faucett, 91, North Augusta's Mr. Fix-It, who passed away December 27, 2021 at Benton House Aiken under the care of Trinity Hospice will be held Thursday, afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Jonesville Memorial Gardens, Jonesville, SC. Born Nov. 17, 1930, in Union County, S.C., to Norman and Helen "Estelle" Faucett, he was the second oldest of seven children. He worked the family farm in Pearidge, S.C., until he graduated from Kelly Pinckney High School. After graduation, he worked for a local cotton mill in Chester for two years. Drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951, he served a year in Germany as a mechanic. Despite several offers to re-enlist, he...

Funeral Services for Mr. George A. Nelson, 90, who entered into rest December 7, 2021, were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Posey Funeral Chapel. Pastor David Hunter officiated. Interment followed in Pineview Memorial Park with Veteran Honors. The family received friends at the funeral home two hours prior to the service. The family respectfully requests those in attendance please wear a mask. For those who were unable to attend, the service can be viewed at the following link http://www.poseyfuneraldirectors.com/obituaries/permalink/10280869/LTWebcast George Nelson was born in Kansas City Missouri in 1931 and lived most of his younger years in neighboring Kansas. As a...

The Reverend Dr. Harold Coulter Warlick peacefully passed away surrounded by family on October 20, 2021. Hal was born to Mr. Harold C. and Mary Estelle (Mamie) Warlick in Wilmington, North Carolina on March 16, 1946. The family eventually moved to North Augusta, South Carolina. While attending North Augusta Senior High School, Hal completed a college preparatory course of study, and earned letters in football, basketball, baseball and track. His speed on the field earned him the nickname "The Sly Fox," which was later abbreviated to "Fox." He graduated in 1964 and attended Furman University on a football scholarship. Furman opened a new world for him. According to Hal, "Furman...

Funeral Services for Mr. Cobie W. Williams, 92, who entered into rest September 20, 2021, will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Posey Funeral Chapel. Rev. Frank E. Barker officiating. Interment will follow in Pineview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Williams was a native of Laurens County, Georgia, having made North Augusta his home for the past 67 years. He was a US Army veteran and member of the Jesse C. Lynch Memorial American Legion Post #71. Mr. Williams retired as an engineer from E.I. DuPont and Westinghouse at the Savannah River Site with 42 years of service. Additionally, he worked as a real estate broker for 40 years. Mr. Williams was a Christian and active member of...

ANN STORY, 74, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Waynesburg, PA, Ann was a daughter of the late George Alexander and Alice Shattuck McGee. She grew up in Amity, GA, in Lincoln County, and graduated from Lincoln County High School. She earned her undergraduate degree from Tift College and received her Master's Degrees from the University of Georgia and the University of South Carolina. Ann began her career as a teacher in Columbia County Georgia Schools. She later taught science at Paul Knox Middle School and North Augusta High School. She ended her career at Evans High School. Ann was a longtime member of First Baptist Church...

Carol Kaminis Reddic, 82, widow of Ernest Reddic, Jr., formerly of North Augusta, SC, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021, at Dominion Senior Living in Clemson, SC. Carol was born in Tarpon Springs, Florida, the only child of the late John and Eunice Boulware Kaminis. As a child she lived in Waverly, GA and graduated high school from Glynn Academy in Brunswick, GA. Carol went on to graduate from the University of Georgia and was a pharmacist in North Augusta, SC for many years. Along with her husband, she owned both Belvedere Pharmacy and Beech Island Pharmacy. Carol retired from CVS in 2011. She was a member of The Church of the Holy Trinity in North Augusta, SC. Surviving is her son,...

Mr. Joseph Earl Butts, 40, of Graniteville, South Carolina, entered into rest on May 31, 2021. Mr. Butts was born in Great Bend, Kansas on August 22, 1980. His family moved to Lincolnton, Georgia in 1991 and that is where he was raised. As a young adult, he lived in Athens for a while and then back to Lincolnton and eventually to Graniteville. He was the son of the Donna Butts and the late Wayne A. Butts. He worked as an ASC certified mechanic. He was an extremely talented artist, liked gardening, fishing, the outdoors and loved his family and friends. Joseph was preceded in death by his grandmother, Carolyn June Butts, his father, Wayne A. Butts and his youngest brother, Gavin W....