SALLEY, SC – Mr. Arthur Royce “Butch” Williamson, Jr., 69, entered into rest Saturday, May 26, 2012.

Mr. Williamson is survived by his children; Arthur R. “Artie” Williamson, III of Gaston, Karen Williamson and her husband Michael Stidom of West Columbia, Mike and Jamie Thompson of Lincoln, NE, Gregory Thompson of Columbia, and Russell and Lisa Thompson of Gilbert, grandchildren; Mark Arthur Williamson, Amanda Kaye Williamson, Curtis Thompson, John Thompson, Rebecca Thompson, Blake Thompson, Bryce Thompson, Emma Thompson, Nicole Thompson, and Gregory Thompson, Jr., sisters; Diane Williams and Ann Gleaton of Barnwell, and Barbara Merrill and her husband Acie of Roanoke, VA.

Mr. Williamson was born in Salley, the son of the late Arthur Royce Williamson, Sr. and Lottie Louise Adams Williamson. He was married to the late Barbara Rhinehart Williamson.

The Funeral Service will be at the Wagener Chapel of Blizzard Funeral Home on Wednesday at 6 pm. with the Rev. Phillip Proveaux officiating. Visitation will be immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Boy Scouts of America at http://aplacetogive.scouting.org

An online register is available at www.blizzardfuneralhome.com.

SALLEY, SC – A Memorial service for Phillip Marion Weimorts, Sr., 77 of Salley, SC will be held four p.m., Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in the Folk Funeral Home Chapel, Williston.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association, 3223 Sunset Blvd., Suite 100, West Columbia, SC 29169 or National Parkinson Foundation, 1-800-473-4636. He passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012.

Born in Aiken County, he was a son of the late Ludie Paul Weimorts and Annie Furtick Weimorts. He worked in the lab at E. I. DuPont, coached Little League football in Williston for a number of years and was a US Army veteran.

Survivors include his wife of the home, Brenda S. Weimorts; daughters, Cindy (Dexter) Greene of Williston, Jana (Andy) Creech of St. Helena Island; five grandchildren; sister, Rosalyn (Harold) Stone of Wagener; brother, Stanley (Brenda) Weimorts of McDonough, GA. He was preceded in death by sons, Phillip Marion “Boogie” Weimorts, Jr., Paul Michael Weimorts; brothers, Donald Weimorts and Ludwig Weimorts.

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AIKEN, SC – Aiken, SC - A celebration of life service for Lola Mae Griffin, 93, of 123 Dupont Ave., Aiken, SC, will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home. Burial Service will be in Mt. Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery, Trenton, SC.

The visitation/viewing for the public will be held Tuesday, May 29, 2012 from 3-8 pm at Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Griffin died Wednesday, May 23, 2012 after an extended illness. She was born, August 6, 1918, in Clarkdale, MS.

She is survived by her daughter, Karen Wooden of St. Matthews, SC, five son, Albert

(Elaine) Griffin- Chicago, Ill. Troy (Claudia) Griffin -Atlanta, GA., Eddie Griffin-Aiken, SC. Bobby Griffin-Atlanta, GA. Anthony (Mioshia) Griffin-Aiken, SC. 4 Special God Daughters: Demetricus Moseley, Teresa Cullum, Carla Adams, Shelieshia Littlejohn all of Aiken, SC. and two dedicated nurses at Azalea Woods Feleica Riles and Natalie Mason. and Special devoted daughter-in-law Dorothy Chandler of South Augusta, GA.: 17 Grand children and 19 great grand children and other relatives and friends.

Friends may call Karen Wooden @803-347-9547, Anthony Griffin @803 613 2805 or Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home at 803-649-6123.

AIKEN, S.C. – A memorial service for J.B. Miller will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2012, at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 104 Newberry Street NW, Aiken. The family will receive friends at a reception at the church following the service.

J.B. was an avid off-shore fisherman, so in lieu of flowers, if you so choose, the family requests donations be made in J.B.’s honor to the South Carolina Memorial Reef, P.O. Box 31546, Charleston, SC 29417.

HONEA PATH, SC – Mildred Lee Thomas Morgan, 88, of The Maples, widow of Henry Albert Morgan, died Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Rainey Hospice House.

Born November 29, 1923 in Johnston County, NC, she was the daughter of the late C. Blake and Letha Jane Lee Thomas. She attended Campbell College and was a retired piano teacher and church musician. She was a member of Wilkesboro Baptist Church in Wilkesboro, NC.

Survivors include her son, Dennis Greene Morgan and wife, Polly of Bainbridge, GA; two daughters, Nelda Morgan Hart and husband, Roger of Minneapolis, MN and Marcelle Morgan McDerment and husband, Mike of Honea Path, SC; five grandchildren, David Morgan, Anna Siskind, Tim Hart, Lee McDerment, and Jon McDerment; four great grandchildren, Marcie McDerment, Sam McDerment, Leah Siskind, and Emelina Hart; sister, Grace Thomas of Fearrington, NC; and a sister-in-law, Doris Morgan of Winston-Salem, NC.

The family will receive friends at the home of Marcelle and Mike McDerment, 698 Griffin Farm Road, Honea Path, SC from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2012. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Wilkesboro Baptist Church in Wilkesboro, NC at a time to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621 or to Wilkesboro Baptist Church, P.O. Box 61, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

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TRENTON, SC – Kameron A’Mear Johnson, the son of James and Verita Johnson, departed this life, Thursday, May 24, 2012.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM Tuesday, May 29, 2012 (Viewing 1PM-2PM) at Crown Christian Center Ministries, North Augusta, SC with Bishop Finance Bush officiating.

Burial will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call at the residence of his parents, 1165 Springfield Church Road, Trenton, SC or at Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home beginning 3 PM Monday.

BATESBURG, SC – Mrs.Peggy D. Fugate, 67, of Batesburg, entered into rest on Saturday, May 26th, 2012, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in and a lifelong resident of Aiken County, she was a daughter of the late Joe and Gaynell Jordan Day. She was of the Baptist faith and was a former employee of Wal-Mart, Lexington. Peggy enjoyed fishing.

In addition to her parents, family members include her children, Billy Joe Day,(Lisa) Aiken, Stevie Day, (Catherine) Wagener, Penny L. Cox, (Ricky) Aiken and Tammy Tumbleston, Batesburg; siblings, the late Leroy Day, Lois Day and the late Dorothy Lee Busbee; seventeen grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, May 30th,2012, at 4 o’clock in the chapel of Hatcher Funeral Home, Langley, with Pastor Earl Carter officiating. Interment will follow in the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Aiken.

Pallbearers will be Cody Brazell, Adam Seigler, Kim Driggers, Shannon Mauldin, Tracey Foster and John Outlaw.

Please visit our website to share memories of Peggy.

It has been asked that memorials in her memory be made to the charity of your choice.

The family will greet friends on Wednesday, May 30th, 2012, from 2:30until the time of service at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Langley, SC.

AIKEN, SC – Rebecca Howell (Beckie) Evans, 63, passed away at home on May 26 and went to be with her Lord.

Beckie was born in Burlington, New Jersey, the daughter of Theron and Ruth Howell. She was raised in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of Clarion University in Pennsylvania with a degree in Elementary Education.

After teaching at the Heiskell School in Atlanta for three years, Beckie worked in real estate including as executive secretary to the president of the Adams-Cates Realty Company.

A devoted wife and mother, Beckie’s greatest accomplishment was in teaching her three children at home through high school.

A genuine pioneer in the homeschooling movement, Beckie did not know anyone else teaching at home when she began in 1982.

Beckie’s example and encouragement inspired countless families to pursue homeschooling. Except for her strong testimony as a Christian and her three children, Beckie’s greatest legacy will be the many boys and girls who were homeschooled as a result of her leadership.

After she finished teaching her own children, Beckie became a tutor in reading and writing which eventually expanded into consulting including training individuals and teachers and sales of educational curricula.

She was a member of Christ Church, Presbyterian in Evans, Georgia. Beckie loved flowers, music, and seeking her Lord by studying His Word.

Beckie’s greatest desire was to glorify God which she did throughout her life, most notably in her final months courageously facing illness. She was always at peace knowing that, if God chose not to heal her, He would lovingly and gently take her into His presence.

Beckie is survived by her husband Ed; three children and their spouses, Brian (Alyssa) of Richmond, Virginia, Laura (Adam Doss) of Rome, Georgia, and Mark (Amanda) of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina; by 13 grandchildren: Andrew, Audrey, and Annika Evans; Joshua, Abigail, Esther, Hannah, Noah, Joseph, and Peter Doss; and Graeme, Cole, and Ciara Evans; by her mother, Ruth Howell of Langhorne, Pennsylvania; and by a sister, Candie (Jim) Dunn of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Aiken’s First Baptist Church with The Reverend Mark Nabholz officiating. Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Brian Evans, Mark Evans, Adam Doss, Gary Spooner, Rob Bomar, Bo Patton and Jim Dunn.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Summit Ministries, P.O. Box 207, Manitou Springs, CO 80829.

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WAGENER, SC – John R. Quattlebaum of 492 Thomasville Rd Wagener, SC died Friday, May 25, 2012 in Wagener, SC.

Arrangements will be announced by The J.H. Robinson Funeral Home, 190 Railroad Avenue West, Wagener, South Carolina.

Friends may call at the residence: Sharon Quattlebaum, 492 Thomasville Road, Wagener, SC

GLOVERVILLE, SC – Mr. Ken W. Odom, Jr., 44, of Gloverville, entered into rest on Friday, May 25th, 2012, at his home with his loving and devoted wife of twenty-four years, who Ken loved dearly and referred to as his “Queen”, Darlene Ergle Odom, as well as other family members and close friends at his side.

Born in Augusta and a lifelong resident of Aiken County, he was a son of Kenneth W .Odom, Sr., (step-mother the late Jeanette Adams Odom) Bath, and the late Margaret Kelley Odom.

He had been employed by Cytec Industrial for the last twenty-three years, where he as a Maintenance Manager.

Ken was a member of Mid-Valley Baptist Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing, loved NASCAR and was an avid Dale, Jr. fan.

The family said, “Ken was a loving husband and father who was loved by his family and many friends. He was the most compassionate, loving and giving person you would ever meet.”

In addition to his wife and parents, family members include his only son, Chase Odom, brother, Ted W. Odom, (Theresa) Augusta; Godchild, Ariel Alexis Taylor, Augusta and his very close friends, who will also serve as honorary pallbearers, Missy Dixon, Deith Dixon, Billy Dixon, Hope Martin, Alvin Johnson and Frank Cogburn, who Chase refers to as, “Mr. Frank”.

In accordance with his wishes, Kenneth will be cremated and A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, May 30th, 2012, at 2 o’clock in the chapel of Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service with Pastor Buster Youngblood officiating.

Following the service on Wednesday, friends are welcome to come to the home of Missy Dixon, 118 Elizabeth St, Warrenville, where a reception will be held.

It has been requested that memorials in memory of Ken be made to the Children’s Medical Center at MCG. (www.mcghealth.org)

The family will greet friends on Tuesday, May 29th, 2012, from 6 until 8o’clock at

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AIKEN, S.C. – A memorial service for J.B. Miller will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2012, at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 104 Newberry Street NW, Aiken. The family will receive friends at a reception at the church following the service.

J.B. was an avid off-shore fisherman, so in lieu of flowers, if you so choose, the family requests donations be made in J.B.’s honor to the South Carolina Memorial Reef, P.O. Box 31546, Charleston, SC 29417.

AIKEN, S.C. – Paul A. Oxton, 88, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Anchor Health & Rehabilitation.

A native of Rockland, Maine, Mr. Oxton was a son of the late Edmund and Susan Averill Oxton. His wife of 60 years, Loretta Albrecht Oxton died in 2010. Paul was a veteran of World War II, serving in the 15th Division of the Army Air Corps. He was awarded 3 Bronze Stars, 1 Silver Star and 2 Presidential Unit Citations. He had a long career in the horse industry, first as a jockey and then as a trainer. Paul worked with Green Tree Stables in Belmont, NY, Aiken, and Hialeah, FL for 30 years. He was a member of VFW Post 5877 in Aiken.

Survivors include his son, Gary Oxton and fiancée, Tevis Hoffman of Martinez, GA, a sister-in-law, Glennis Oxton, Rockland, ME and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from Noon till 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 PM Tuesday, May 12, 2012 in Southlawn Cemetery with Military Honors.

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TRENTON, SC – Kameron A’Mear Johnson, the son of James and Verita Johnson, departed this life, Thursday, May 24, 2012.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM Tuesday, May 29, 2012 (Viewing 1PM-2PM) at Crown Christian Center Ministries, North Augusta, SC with Bishop Finance Bush officiating.

Burial will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call at the residence of his parents, 1165 Springfield Church Road, Trenton, SC or at Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home beginning 3 PM Monday.

AIKEN, S.C. – Mr. George Pope, age 84, of 108 Mae Acres Court passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be announced.

Survivors include: his brother, Bennie (Bernice) Pope, Jr. and his devoted sister-in-law, Lillie B. Pope, both of Aiken. Friends may call at the residence of Lillie B. Pope, Phone 803 649 4326 or at Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home.

AIKEN – Funeral services for Miss Elizabeth “Betty” Isabelle Ritchie will take place on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 11am at First Presbyterian Church of Aiken. Interment will follow at Aiken Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Preston Geis, Dennis Conrad, Scott Ritchie, Keith Ritchie, George Ritchie and Joel Conrad. Honorary pallbearers will be Cody Geis and Kyle Conrad. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 28th from 6-8pm at GEORGE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, 211 Park Ave. SW Aiken. Memorial donations may be directed to Aiken SPCA, 401 Wire Rd. Aiken, SC 29801 or to Grandma’s Purse at First Presbyterian Church, 224 Barnwell Ave. NW Aiken, SC 29801.

Miss Ritchie, 87, of Aiken, died Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A daughter of the late George A. Ritchie and Jean Ritchie, she was born on October 5, 1924 in Whitehills, Banffshire, Scotland and came to the USA in 1929, settling in the New York City /Long Island area and then living in Atlanta, GA before moving to Aiken in 1980. Betty first worked at the British Security Coordination (MI 6) under Bill Donovan during WWII. In subsequent years, she worked at the British Consulate, US Rubber, and Union Carbide, finally for twenty-six years at General Electric, retiring in 1980. She then moved to Aiken to live with her parents and worked part time for Dr. Eugene McManus (pediatrician) and then for Oral Surgeon, Dr. David Hudson. She was a long time member of First Presbyterian Church and served as a Deacon and Choir member.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, George A. Ritchie, II, a sister, Jean R. Cody and a brother in law, Harry C. Cody.

She is survived by two nieces, Leslie C. Geis, (Preston) and their son Cody W., Mechanicsburg, PA and Barbara Florio and family, Bethpage, NY; three nephews, Scott Ritchie & family, Holbrook, NY, Keith Ritchie and family, Bethpage, NY and George Ritchie, III and family of Henderson, NV. She is also survived by beloved friends, Linda and Dennis Conrad, Aiken and their sons, Joel Conrad, Aiken and Kyle Conrad, Sonoma, CA.

Her family wishes to thank the staffs at Cumberland Village and Unihealth Rehab for their care and kindness.

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TRENTON, S.C. – Kameron A’Mear Johnson, born March 23, 1995, departed this life, Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Children’s Medical Center of Augusta, GA.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM Tuesday, May 29, 2012 (Viewing 1PM-2PM) at Crown Christian Center Ministries, 720 Edgefield Rd., North Augusta, SC with Bishop Finance Bush officiating. Burial will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens.

Although Kameron’s life was filled with many challenges, his smile and his laugh were infectious. He taught us so much about strength, endurance, and unconditional love.

Kameron is survived by his parents, James and Verita Johnson of the home, one brother, Kevin Johnson, and two sisters, twin Kiersten Johnson and Kaya A. Johnson, all of the home; his paternal grandmother, Diane Johnson, Aiken, SC; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Johnnie M. Butler, Ridgeway, SC; four aunts, Geraline “Deka” Sawyer and Shaunte (Sean) McCray, both of Aiken, SC, Shanna (Timothy) Watson and Christine Butler, both of Ridgeway, SC; two uncles, Tyris and Christopher Johnson, both of Aiken, SC; and a host of great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, and other relatives.

Friends may call at the residence of his parents, 1165 Springfield Church Road, Trenton, SC or at Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home.

BURNETTOWN, S.C. – A graveside service for Halie Madison Lowe will be held today at 11 o’clock in the Levels Baptist Church Cemetery. Please visit our website to view the complete obituary.

WARRENVILLE, S.C. – Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine “Jean” Holley Eubanks will be today at 2 p.m. at Pentecost United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Old Springs Methodist Cemetery, Aiken. Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the Eubanks Family.

WARRENVILLE, S.C. – Entered into rest on Thursday, May 24, 2012, Mrs. Josephine “Jean” Holley Eubanks, of 3166 Pine Log Road, Warrenville. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. Wayne Eubanks and a son, Joe Eubanks.

Surviving are five children, Edward Eubanks (Nellie), Warrenville, SC, Stephen Eubanks, North Augusta, SC, Richard Eubanks (Rose), Warrenville, SC, Ted Eubanks, Warrenville, SC and Ann Skinner (Ken), North Augusta, SC; two sisters, Mary Franklin and Richardine Hatcher, both of Warrenville, SC; nine grandchildren: Eve Ford, Karen Eubanks, Beth Drummond, Kenneth Cook, Tammy Broome, Ricky Eubanks, Leo Eubanks, Lesley Matthews and Chris Skinner; fourteen great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Eubanks was born in Aiken, SC to the late Stephen and Florine Rhode Holley. She was a member of Pentecost United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and the Friendly Neighbor Club.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 o’clock p.m. in Pentecost United Methodist Church with Revs. Joe Lusk and Cliff Binion officiating. Interment will follow in Old Springs Methodist Cemetery, Aiken, SC.

Pallbearers will be Curtis O’Banion, Jerry Hatcher, Edward Heath, James Lewis, Tom Drummond and Chastin Seeby.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Friendly Neighbor Club.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pentecost United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 578, Warrenville, SC 29851.

Friends may call on Friday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, U.S. Hwy. 1, Langley, SC.

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GRANITEVILLE, S.C. – A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Stephen “Steve” Gaskill, 61, who died Wednesday, will be held Sunday at 2 o’clock in the chapel of Hatcher Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Please visit our website to view the complete obituary. The family will greet friends on Saturday from 6 until 8 o’clock at the funeral home.

LANGLEY, S.C. – A Cele-bration of Life Service for Mr. Bennie H. Burnette, Sr., 98, who died Wednesday, will be held Saturday at 1 o’clock in the chapel of Hatcher Funeral Home. Please visit our website to view the complete obituary. The family will greet friends on Saturday following the service until 3 o’clock at the funeral home.

AIKEN, S.C. – Peter J. Semko, Jr., 72, beloved husband of Eloise J. Semko, died Wednesday evening, May 16, 2012 at his residence.

Funeral Services were held at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, in Wintersvillle, Ohio on Monday at 11:00 AM.

Memorials may be directed to Trinity Hospice of Aiken, 690 Medical Park Dr., Suite 400, Aiken, SC 29801.

Mr. Semko’s guest book can be signed at www.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com.

AIKEN, S.C. – Mrs. Lola Mae Griffin, age 91, of 123 Dupont Drive, died Wednesday, May 22, 2012 at Azalea Wood Nursing Home. Funeral services will be announced.

Friends may call her daughter, Karen Wooden, at 803-347-9547, or at Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home.

BURNETTOWN, S.C. – Graveside Service for Halie Madison Lowe will be held on Saturday, May 26th, 2012, at 11 o’clock in the Levels Baptist Church Cemetery, Aiken.

Halie, the infant daughter of Sam Walter Lowe, IV and Amber Renee Smith, entered into rest on Thursday, May 24th, 2012.

In addition to her parents, family members include grandparents, Candy and Michael Smith, Burnettown, Lisa and John Tucker, Warrenville, Sam Walter Lowe, III, Aiken and great-grandparents, Billy and Shirley Smith, Langley.

It has been requested that memorials in her memory be made to Children’s Stem Cell Research. (www.stemcell.childrenshospital.org)

No visitation will be held at the funeral home.

Family and friends are asked to assemble at the graveside on Saturday by 10:50 AM.

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BEECH ISLAND, S.C. – Celeste Mousel Worrall, 54, of Beech Island, S.C. entered into rest Monday, May 21, 2012. Mrs. Worrall was a native of Beech Island and worked for the Beech Island Water District. She is survived by her husband Joe Worrall of Beech Island, S.C.; son and daughter-in-law, Trey and Jennifer Worrall of Lexington, S.C.; brother Michael Mousel; sister Janice Brown; and sister Jean Key. A memorial service will be held Friday, 11 a.m. at St. Albans Episcopal Church, 2321 Lumpkin Rd., Augusta, Ga. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Albans Endowment Fund.