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03/17/2026

Mrs. Irma Widener Keenan, 86, beloved wife of the late Rev. Billy C. Keenan, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

The family will greet friends on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 5 until 7 PM at Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, South Carolina. A Celebration of Life service will be at 1 PM Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Corinth Baptist Church, 819 Main Street South, New Ellenton, South Carolina 29809, with Pastors Brancie Stephens, Roy Morgan, and Al Branson officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Green Pond Baptist Church Cemetery, 2754 Green Pond Road, Jackson, South Carolina 29831.

A complete obituary will be forthcoming.

03/09/2026

Mr. Kim Franklin Clifton, 72, of North Augusta, SC, beloved husband of forty-two years to Elaine Booker Clifton, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, following a brave and courageous battle with cancer.

Born in West Point, GA, a son of the late Lum and Lavonia Cook Clifton, he was a graduate of Lanett High School, Lanett, AL. Soon after graduating from Lanett High School, he enlisted in the United States Army. He proudly and with honor served his country retiring after twenty years of service earning the Staff Sergeant. His career in the Army took the family to various duty stations.

Following his retirement from the Army, he began his career as a Truck Driver. He drove from both Mansfield Oil and BP.

In 1992, the family laid down roots in the CSRA. Kim, a man of deep-rooted faith and love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was a member of the Langley Bible Church. Kim was kind and was the true definition of a “family man”, always making sure that the needs of his family were met.

Kim was involved and was an avid supporter of the Ronald McDonald House. Two of his Grandchildren Joshua B. Blackwell and Leighton C. Blackwell were born premature. Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham, AL took excellent care of Kim’s Grandchildren in 1997 & 1998. He enjoyed living the RV life, fishing, being outdoors, fellowshipping with his brothers and sisters in Christ at church at the weekly breakfast gatherings. However, nothing made him any happier than time spent with his family, especially his grands and great grands. Now let us not forget his love and devotion to his beloved Alabama Crimson Tide. Roll Tide!

Along with his wife, Kim is loved and will be missed dearly by his children, Keith Booker, Michael Howard, Brian Clifton, Kimberly (Kenneth Blackwell) Howard, Scott Clifton and Angel Howard, siblings, Tommy (Peggy) Clifton, Ricky Oliver, Faye Oliver Rogers and Jane Oliver White, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Also preceding him in death was a brother, Oneal Oliver.

The family will greet friends on Saturday, March 14, 2026, beginning at 1 o’clock at the Langley Bible Church, Langley, SC, with a Celebration of Life following at 2 o’clock at the church. Pastors Gene Brown and Tommy Clifton will officiate.
Memorials in memory of Kim should be made to the Ronald McDonald House. (www.ronaldmcdonaldhouseal.org)

03/09/2026

Mrs. Betty Garland Saunders, 90, entered into rest on March 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, music, and treasured family memories.

The family will greet friends on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, South Carolina 29829. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Rodger Otero officiating. Interment will immediately follow at The Historic Graniteville Cemetery in Graniteville, South Carolina.

Serving as pallbearers will be Brandon Moyer, Jeremy Nolin, Chris Paine, Matthew Moyer, Steven Moyer, and Joshua Moyer, Jr.

Born in Harrison, Georgia, Betty was the daughter of the late Ernest Garland, Sr. and Annie Ruth Whitfield Garland. She retired from the Graniteville Company after many years of faithful service. Betty was a devoted member of Burns United Methodist Church in Augusta, Georgia, where she enjoyed joyfully singing with the congregation.

Music was a special gift in Betty’s life. She was known for her lovely singing voice, which she continued to share well into her late eighties. She also loved to dance and was once a member of the CheckerBoard Squares, where she enjoyed the fun and fellowship it brought. In her quieter moments, Betty found joy in cross-stitching, tending her garden, and watching the birds she loved so much. She had such a gentle connection with nature that, on one memorable occasion, a hummingbird even landed in her hand.

Betty was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who deeply cherished her family. She enjoyed capturing life’s special moments with her video camera, preserving memories that her loved ones will treasure for years to come. She was also a devoted Atlanta Braves fan and always wanted to know the score, even during her illness.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Christine Brantley, Rudolph Garland, Ernest Garland, Jr., Beulah Smith, Barbara Dillson, and Ruth Quirk.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Darlene Moyer (Patricia Jones) of Savannah, Georgia, Brenda Nolin of Martinez, Georgia, and Darrin Moyer (Amy) of Evans, Georgia; her sister and brother, Nell Knight (Jerry) of Evans, Georgia, and Gene Garland of Aiken, South Carolina; her beloved grandchildren, Brandon Moyer (Carla), Jeremy Nolin (Jennifer), Alayna Paine (Chris), Matthew Moyer (Kendra), Steven Moyer, and Nick Jolly; her treasured great-grandchildren, Joshua Moyer, Jr., Marissa Moyer, Lily Cate Paine, Harrison Nolin, Beckham Nolin, and Julia Paine; her great-great granddaughter, Karsyn Moyer, and her loyal companion, her precious dog, Blondie.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org or to Burns United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 5157, Augusta, Georgia 30916.

Mrs. Betty will be remembered for her warm spirit, her beautiful voice, and the love she so freely shared with her family and friends. She leaves behind many cherished memories that will continue to bring comfort to all who knew and loved her.

03/09/2026

Mrs. Sandra Dot Ross, 81, of Jackson, South Carolina, and formerly of Nelsonville, Ohio, entered into rest on March 4, 2026.

Born on January 5, 1945, in Nelsonville, Ohio, Sandra was the daughter of the late Carl Crihfield and Kathleen Bailey Crihfield. She devoted many years of caring service as a Certified Nursing Assistant, a role that reflected her compassionate heart and desire to help others. Sandra was also a faithful member of Buchtel United Methodist Church.

Sandra found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved crocheting and creating things with her hands, but her greatest happiness was found in the time she shared with her family and friends. Though she made her home in South Carolina, she deeply missed those she loved in Ohio and treasured every memory and connection she had there.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Gerald Leon Rupe, Jr. and Kelly Huffman (Tim); six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her siblings, Marqueeta Hartman, Clinton Crihfield, Walter Crihfield (Shirley), and Junior Bailey; along with many extended family members and friends who will remember her with love.

In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Ann Terrell; her brothers, Edward Crihfield, Michael Crihfield, and Charles Crihfield; and one beloved great-grandchild.

A Celebration of Life service will be held in Ohio at a later date, where family and friends will gather to honor and remember Sandra’s life.

03/08/2026

Mr. Dennis Stephen “Steve” Hatfield, 76, of Martinez, Georgia, unexpectedly entered into rest on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

The family will greet friends on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, South Carolina 29829. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 3:00 PM in the funeral home chapel.

Steve was born in Fountain City, Tennessee, to the late William Herchel Hatfield and Charline Marie Grubb Hatfield. He dedicated more than thirty years of service as a Certified Histology Technician with Mullins Laboratory before retiring. Through his work and daily life, Steve was known as a dependable, hardworking man who took pride in what he did.

A deeply spiritual man with a gentle and generous heart, Steve never met a stranger. He had a natural way of connecting with people and formed friendships wherever life took him. In his younger years, he earned his pilot’s license and found great joy taking to the open skies. Later in life, he embraced that same spirit of adventure on the open road, riding his beloved Harley and savoring the freedom it brought. In more recent years, Anytime Fitness became a second home to him, where he faithfully worked out and treasured the fellowship and friendships he found there.

Above all, Steve loved his family. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Barbara Ann Redmond Hatfield of Hephzibah, Georgia; his children, Jason Beau Hatfield of Martinez, Georgia, and Jennifer Hatfield Woodward (Clay) of North Augusta, South Carolina; his cherished grandchildren, Clayton Woodward, Logan Woodward, Caitlyn Woodward, and Evan Woodward, and his ever-faithful companion, his beloved dog, Charlie, who was always by his side.

Steve will be remembered for his warm spirit, his kind heart, and the genuine care he showed to everyone he met. His presence will be deeply missed by all who had the blessing of knowing and loving him.

03/06/2026

Mrs. Myrtis Marie Widener Ammons, 81, entered into peaceful rest on March 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and devotion to her family.

The family will greet friends on Monday, March 9, 2026, beginning at 11 o’clock at Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, South Carolina 29829. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 1 pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastors Jonathan Randall and Stephen Phillips officiating. Interment will be in Aiken Memorial Gardens.

Serving as pallbearers are Kip Smith, Tyler Brooks, Casey Winsett, Zach Moody, Kenny Rogers, and David Coursey.

Mrs. Myrtis was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Cecil Widener, Johnny Widener, Daisy Brooks, Ida Mae Smith, Myrtle Baird, and Horace Widener and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Emma Gean Toole Widener.

Born in Aiken, South Carolina, to the late Welcome Widener and Bell Lowe Widener, Mrs. Myrtis carried her hometown roots proudly throughout her life. She retired from Rite Aid Pharmacy, where she faithfully served as a retail project manager, helping open new stores and forming many lasting friendships along the way.

She attended Christian Heritage Church in Graniteville, SC. Mrs. Myrtis lived out her faith through kindness, generosity, and a servant’s heart. She was a gifted Southern cook whose kitchen was often the heart of the home, filled with delicious meals and even sweeter fellowship. She delighted in collecting elephants, but nothing brought her greater joy than her “babies” — her children, grandchildren, and the many special young people she lovingly embraced as her own.

Left to cherish her precious memory are her son, Chris Brooks of Alabaster, Alabama; her bonus daughter, Angela Rogers; her grandchildren, Tyler Brooks and Krystal Roberson (Brian); her great-grandboys, Bejamin, Thomas, and Tobias Roberson, and her special children, Alisha Winsett (Casey), Anna Bevington (Hunter Norman), Hunter Rogers, Kenny Rogers, Lauren Rogers, Madison Rogers, and Bailey Rogers, dear friends Martin and Lib Posey and Betty Brooks.

Her love was steady and abundant, and her presence will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her.

03/06/2026

Mr. Donald Watkins “Don” Dunagan, 80, of Graniteville, SC, beloved husband of forty-nine years to Gloria Jean Marsh, entered into rest on Saturday, February 28, 2026, while in the comfort of his home.

A lifelong area resident, he is the son of the late Watkins Luther and Jewel Lee Bates Dunagan. Don was a graduate of North Augusta High and received his BA in (sociology ) from Augusta College.

In 1976, he opened the doors of the first Dunagan’s Sewing and Vacuum Center. As the business grew, he was successful in opening three additional locations. Don retired in 2018. However, he still enjoyed going to the store telling the current team what they were doing wrong.

Don as a longtime member of Hillview Baptist Church. He enjoyed reading, fishing, hunting, playing pickleball, watching sports and traveling.

Along with his wife, Don is loved and will be missed by his children, Karl (Dena) Dunagan, Clay Dunagan, Mindie (Clint) Blackwell and Scott (Raven) Dunagan, a brother, David (Pat) Dunagan, grandchildren, Elizabeth, Kara, Josh, Willow, Cole, Shelby, Lane and Westin., as well as other family members and friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 11 o’clock at Hillview Baptist Church, (Building C) Graniteville, SC. Pastor Mike McAlpin will officiate. Honorary pallbearers will be

Lane Dunagan, Westin Dunagan, Jonathan Dunagan, Josh Dunagan, Carl Smith, Fred Smith, Zach Smith, David Smith
Dent Johnson, Larry Shealy, Gene Hair, Lloyd Hatfield, David Maxwell, Ken Green, Mark Mathis, Bill Johnson, Ronnie Carroll. As well as his pickleball buddies.

The family has respectively requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Don be made to Hillview Baptist Church. (www.hillviewchurch.org)

03/04/2026

Con gran pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de Sandra Lucila Velásquez de Andrade, cariñosamente conocida por muchos como “Doña Sandrita”. Sandra nació el 24 de julio de 1965 en San Miguel, El Salvador, Centroamérica, y partió en paz de esta vida el viernes 27 de febrero de 2026 en Augusta, Georgia.

Sandra fue una dedicada ama de casa, esposa amorosa, madre, abuela, hermana y amiga. Le sobreviven su amado esposo de casi 47 años, José Andrade, y sus hijas: Jessica Andrade, Mayeli Andrade, Sandra Andrade y su hija Marelin Andrade, quien también fue como una hija para ella. Entre sus nietos se encuentran Jeffrey Ortiz, José Ortiz y Aiden Ortiz, así como su “nieto”, su perrito Nieves. Sandra también deja a su hermano, Rafael Ascencio; a su yerno, Edwin Ortiz; y a otros hermanos que residen en los Estados Unidos de América.

Sandra fue precedida en la muerte por su madre, Lucinda Mata de Ascencio.

La vida de Doña Sandrita estuvo llena de amor, bondad y generosidad. Conocida por su excelente cocina, era famosa por sus “pupusas”, tan queridas que con frecuencia las vendía a amigos y miembros de la iglesia. Sandra fue un alma noble y protectora que amó a su familia más que a nada en el mundo y siempre estuvo dispuesta a escuchar o a tender una mano amiga. Su hogar era un lugar de calidez, donde ningún invitado se iba con las manos vacías.

Se llevará a cabo un Servicio de Rosario en honor a la vida de Sandra el sábado 7 de marzo de 2026, a partir de las 4:00 p.m., en Hatcher Funeral Home, ubicado en 3464 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Graniteville, Carolina del Sur. La familia recibirá a los amigos hasta las 8:00 p.m. esa misma noche. Sandra será sepultada en su país natal, El Salvador, Centroamérica.
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra Lucila Velasquez de Andrade, affectionately known to many as "Doña Sandrita." Sandra was born on July 24, 1965, in San Miguel, El Salvador, Central America, and peacefully departed this life on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.

Sandra was a devoted homemaker, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 47 years, Jose Andrade, and their children: Jessica Andrade, Mayeli Andrade, Sandra Andrade and her daughter Marelin Andrade, who was also like a daughter to her. Additional grandchildren include Jeffrey Ortiz, Jose Ortiz, and Aiden Ortiz, as well as her "grandchild," their dog Nieves. Sandra is also survived by her brother, Rafael Ascencio, son-in-law Edwin Ortiz; as well as her other siblings residing in America.
Sandra was preceded in death by her mother, Lucinda Mata de Ascencio.

Doña Sandrita’s life was filled with love, kindness, and generosity. Her faith was important to her, and she was a member of Our Lady of the Peace Catholic Church in North Augusta, South Carolina. Known for her great cooking, she was famous for her "pupusas," which were so beloved that she often sold them to friends and church members. Sandra was a nurturing soul who loved her family more than anything and was always there to lend a listening ear or a helping hand. Her home was a place of warmth, where no guest ever left empty-handed.

A Rosary Service to honor Sandra's life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, beginning at 4 P.M. at Hatcher Funeral Home, located at 3464 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Graniteville, South Carolina. The family will greet friends until 8 P.M. on Saturday evening. Sandra will be buried in her home country of El Salvador, Central America.

03/04/2026

Mr. James Edward "Ed" Mills Sr., 91, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 1st, 2026, at his residence.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026 beginning at 1 o’clock in the chapel of Hatcher Funeral Home, 3464 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Graniteville, South Carolina. Interment will follow in Pineview Memorial Gardens in North Augusta, South Carolina. Pastor Dale Davis will officiate.

A complete obituary is forthcoming and will be posted soon.

03/04/2026

Mr. Paul Barry Coleman, 62, of Warrenville, SC, entered into rest on Thursday, February 26, 2026, while in the comfort of his home.

A lifelong area resident, Barry is the son of James Melvin “Jimmy” Coleman and Glenda Judy Williams Wise. Barry graduated from Midland Valley High School in 1981. Prior to his health forcing him into early retirement, he had been employed by the Graniteville Company, Pactiv and lastly NutraSweet.

Barry enjoyed video games, old movies, fishing, computers, cooking and UFC. Barry was an avid fan of the Ramblin’ Wreck. Animals, especially cats and dogs held a special place in his heart. However, nothing made Barry any happier than time spent with his family.

Along with his dad, Barry is loved and is missed by his children, Jonathan Coleman, Zachary Coleman and Alessia Coleman, his former wife and the mother of Zachary and Alessia, Nadia Velasco, brother, Larry Coleman, nephew, Derrick Coleman, nephew's wife, Ali Coleman, as well as other extended family members and friends.

Also preceding Barry in death was a nephew, Alec Coleman.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 11 o’clock in the chapel of Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC. Pastor Richie Enlow will officiate. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Bath, SC. Pallbearers will be Derrick Coleman, Heath Williams, Cameron Williams, Casey Kelly, Brandon Kelly and Butch Godwin.

Friends will be greeted by the family on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 6 until 8 o’clock at the funeral home.

Considering his courageous battle with diabetes, memorials in Barry’s memory may be given to the American Diabetes Association. (www.diabetes.org)

03/03/2026

Mrs. Arlette Albright, 90, beloved wife of the late Mr. Stephen D. Albright, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 1, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, South Carolina 29829. A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Historic Graniteville Cemetery.

Born in Marseille, France, Arlette was the cherished daughter of the late Jean Collombet and Louise Rose Fogliette Collombet. She was a devoted member of Midland Valley Community Church of the Nazarene.

Arlette was known for her warm heart and generous spirit. She was an exceptional cook and especially talented baker, delighting family and friends with meals made from scratch and desserts prepared with love. A gifted seamstress, she also crocheted and knitted beautiful handmade pieces. Over the years, she lovingly cared for seventeen children, and each child in her family received a handmade blanket—thoughtfully crafted and given as a lasting expression of her love.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Claude Collombet of Marinetta, France; Diego Albright (Valerie) of Aiken, South Carolina; Frances Toole of Graniteville, South Carolina; and John Albright (Rebecca) of Graniteville, South Carolina; her siblings, Andrea Gilbert and Bernard Gilbert, of France; seven grandchildren, Savon Collombet, Gary Collombet, Tabitha Albright, Cheyene Woodward, William Lott, Matthew Lott (Stephanie), and Marc Clifford (Kimberly); and her beloved great-grandchildren, Sandro Collombet, Ted Collombet, Leslie Collombet, Olivia Grace Lott, Ryan Lott, Jacob Lott, Caleb Lott, Nicole Toole (Lindsey), Steven Clifford, Sarah Clifford, and Ashton Perry.

In addition to her husband and parents, Arlette was preceded in death by her siblings, Andrea Collombet and Claudette Collombet, son-in-law, Dewey Toole, and her lifelong friend, Cora Catherine Williams.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society in her memory.

02/26/2026

Mrs. Trudy Mayson Hall, 85, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her beloved brothers, Tyrone Mayson and her baby brother, Roy Simpson Mayson.

Trudy leaves behind a legacy of love in her children: Kim Williams (Lyn) of Port Orange, Florida; Larry Griffin (the late Lori) of Florida; Lisa Rowe (Brent) of St. Cloud, Florida; and Renee Ownby of New Smyrna, Florida. She was a proud and devoted grandmother to six grandchildren, Ethan Williams (Leslie Nguyen), Paige McGinnis (Michael), Quentin Rowe (Shayla), Channing Pearce (Luke), Shelby Hackett (Andrew), and Victoria Ownby, and a treasured great-grandmother to ten great-grandchildren who brought her immeasurable joy.

Born in Langley, South Carolina to the late Simpson Whitfield Mayson and Calma Tinsley Mayson, Trudy was a faithful member of First Christian Church in Belvedere, South Carolina. Her faith was an important part of her life and guided her with quiet strength and grace.

Trudy was known for her creativity and artistic spirit. A talented crafter and devoted gardener, she found beauty in the simple things and joy in creating with her hands. She was also a gifted dancer who never missed an opportunity to step onto the dance floor—especially when Hang On Sloopy was playing. Her love for animals and her vibrant personality made her a bright light to all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

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