All Obituaries

It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the passing of Mr. Willie Williams, Jr. who entered into rest Thursday, May 6, 2021 at AU Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Williams; one son, Willie Brandon (Megan) Williams of Aiken, SC; his parents, Willie, Sr. and Ella Ruth Williams of Aiken, SC; three sisters, Loretta Williams, Therese Kennel both of Aiken, SC, and Allison (Shannon) Smith of Mount Pleasant, SC; a host of relatives and friends. Virtual Services...

It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Mr. James Mackey who entered into rest Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at his residence. Arrangements will be announced.     Professional Services are under the care of G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-North Augusta.

It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Mr. James W. Ingram, Jr. who entered into rest Friday, April 30, 2021 at AU Medical Center. Mr. Ingram was a native of New York where he attended Hillcrest High School,. He worked as a Forklift Operator for Urban Outfitters. Survivors include a daughter, Triniya Hunt; his mother, Mary Kimble; his father, James W. Ingram, Sr.; three grandchildren, Janiyah Patrice Hunt, Josiyah Lee Hunt and Antonio Deshawn Allen, Jr.;...

It is with deep and profound sorrow that we announce the transition of Mr. Franklin E. Gardner who entered into rest April 30, 2021. Mr. Gardner was a 1980 graduate of Langley Bath Clearwater High School.. He attended Voorhees College and Paine College. He served in the United States Army and US Marine Corps. Survivors include a daughter, Lakesha Webb (Eric); his parents, Eugene and Synita McKie Gardener; a brother, Christopher Leon Gardner (Ingrid/"Connie"); three sisters, Iris...

It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Ret. GySgt. Willis B. Cook who entered into rest Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Memorial Health, Savannah, GA. Ret. GySgt. Cook was a native of Richmond County and a 1969 graduate of Lucy C. Laney High School.. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Church Treasurer and sang on the Male Chorus. He retired from the United States Marine Corps and Westinghouse...

It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Mrs. Christine Williams who entered into rest Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Four Mile Missionary Baptist Church.  Mask and Social Distancing will be observed.  Viewing will be held from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.   Professional Services are under the care of G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-Aiken.

It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Mrs. Ceteria Gary Harris who entered into rest April 26, 2021. Mrs. Harris was born March 24, 1950 to the late Tillman and Louise Gibson Gary in Ridge Spring, S. C.  She was a graduate of James Madison High School and Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, N.Y.  She retired from the  New York City Transit Authority.   Left to cherish her memory are; a son, John Terrell Harris (Lucy Fernandez); a brother,...

It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Deacon Elijah A. Rearden who entered into rest April 25, 2021. Mr. Rearden, a native of Edgefield County was a deacon and member of Old Storm Branch Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruthella Grimes Rearden; a son, Elijah Bernard Rearden (Jenene); a daughter, Alicia Rearden; three brothers, Jasper Rearden, Joseph Rearden and David Rearden; three sisters, Mary R. McCain, Martha Rearden and Sara B. Rearden...

It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Mr. Stewart Bibbs who entered into rest Friday, April 23, 2021 at Edgefield Healthcare. Stewart was educated in Edgefield County Schools before joining the Army in 1970, where he was a Paratrooper stationed at Fort Bragg. For 38 years, Stewart was gainfully employed at Owens Corning Fiberglass  where he eventually retired in 2014. Survivors include one daughter, Stephanie Bibbs; one son, Stewart M. (Sheri)...

It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Miss Barbara A. Williams who entered into rest April 21, 2021. Arrangements will be announced.     Professional Services are under the care of G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-Aiken.