All Obituaries

It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Mrs. Effie Cooks Taylor who entered into rest September 29, 2022 at her 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 Ms. Martha Ann Garrett-Harges who entered into rest September 28, 2022 at her residence. Ms. Garrett-Harges, a native of Edgefield County, was a 1981 graduate of Strom Thurmond High School. She was a Beautician. Survivors include a son, Christopher (Krystin) Garrett; eight sisters, Rev. Cleora Gilchrist, Rev. Sarah (Oren) Robertson, Janice (Raymond) Butler, Mildred Smith, Rev. Viola (Kenneth) Jackson, Diane Smith,...

It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Mrs. Earthalene Danley Jacobs who entered into rest September 25, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Mrs. Jacobs was a member of the New Creation Baptist Church and a graduate of Aiken High School. Survivors include a spouse, David Jacobs, Aiken; two daughters, Destiney Morris, Aiken and Kadenna Spann, Greenwood, SC; one son, William (Caitlin) Danley, North Augusta and a step-son, David Jacobs Jr, Aiken; mother,...

It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Ms. Ira Washington who entered into rest September 24, 2022. Ms. Washington was a native of Aiken County and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mattie Tillman (Michael A. Martin); four sons, Frank (Kasey) Berry, Ocee Tyrece Washington, Victor Washington and Curtis Washington; two brothers, John (Linda) Tillman and Joseph Tillman; twenty-two grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and a...

It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Mr. Arthur Hicks who entered into rest September 24, 2022 at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center. Mr. Hicks was native of Aiken County. Survivors include his mother, Doshia Hicks of Columbia, SC; two brothers, David Hicks and Jeffrey (Zella) Hicks both of Windson, SC; a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements will be announced.   Professional Services are under the care of G. L. Brightharp & Sons...

It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Ms. Frankie Jean Madison, 79, who entered into rest September 23, 2022 at AU Medical Center. Ms. Madison, a native of Aiken County, was a 1960 graduate of Jefferson High School. She further her studies at Aiken Technical College. She was a member of Hammond Grove Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. Survivors include a brother, Donald (Cynthia) Madison of Lynchburg, VA; a devoted niece and nephew, Krista...

It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Mr. Ricky McKie Mabry who entered into rest September 22, 2022. Ricky was a native of New York and a member of Old Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, John and Shelia Simpkins Mabry; four sisters, Ashley (Christopher) Baskett, Taylor Mabry, Sierra Mabry and Tinya Smith; seven brothers, Quinn Mabry, Brandy Mabry, Andrew Mabry, Michael Smith, Jonathan McKie, Terrance (Annais) McKie and Treasua...

It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Ms. Erica A. Washington who entered into rest September 22, 2022. 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 Drummings, Jr. who entered into rest September 19, 2022 at AU Medical Center. Mr. Drummings, a native of Edgefield County, was a 1972 graduate of Strom Thurmond High School and 1976 graduate of South Carolina State University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He retired from the Savannah River Site Tritium Facility. He was a member of Science Hill Missionary Baptist Church where he...

It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce transition of Ms. Robertha Key Shaw who entered into rest September 18, 2022 at Piedmont Health Augusta. Ms. Shaw was a native of Edgefield County and a member of Young Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors include four sons, Eddie Lee (Beverly) Shaw, Freddie (Sheila) Shaw, III, Jerome H. (Veronica) Shaw and Carl Shaw; two daughters, Cassandra (Robert, Jr.) Shaw McKie and Deborah J. Shaw; 21 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; four...