Aiken widow LaVerne Bonnette LaVerne Keenan Barnes
LaVerne Bonnette 87 of Aiken died August 2021 after a long illness. Funeral services will be held August 25 at 11 a.m. at Folk Funeral Home Chapel Williston with Rev Jamie Wootten officiating. Burial follows in Williston Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Edisto Baptist Church Williston Cemetery or a charity of choice. She was born in Aiken County to Tony and Josephine Keenan and lived in Cumberland Village. Surviving daughters Wanda Gray and Brenda Wilkins and grandchildren Cody Wilkins Paula Wilkins and step grandchildren Kelley Gray Megan Enlow and Steven Gray. She was preceded in death by husband Willie Bonnette and son-in-law Jerry Wilkins. Folk Funeral Home assisting the family with arrangements.
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Matthew) Enlow
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Aiken remembers Peter James Seaha a longtime public servant
Peter James Seaha 79 former CT State Police planner who helped launch a statewide telecom network died on his birthday August 21 in Aiken SC He served on the Aiken City Planning Commission and chaired the Aiken County Tea Party surviving wife Mary Beth daughter Carrie Burke and son Steven Seaha plus grandchildren He supported Shriners Hospitals for Children and requested memorials to that charity A private service at family discretionGeorge Funeral Home is handling arrangements and online condolences are welcome
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Flood deaths rise after 17 inches of rain in Tennessee
Waverly and Humphreys County reel from record one day rainfall that washed homes off foundations and severed lines. At least 22 people killed, dozens missing as rescue crews search door to door amid debris and flooded streets. The flood, intensified by Trent Creek surge, left communities devastated and prompted governors visit.
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Patience and tact in a fatigued society urge kinder actions
In a reflective piece inspired by Peggy Noonan, Gregory E. Smith, MD, argues that pandemic fatigue has eroded social courtesy. He notes frequent conflicts in service roles, urges embracing give and empathy, and cites personal examples of patience with family and patients. He concludes life must be lived despite ongoing crises.
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