Recent Obituaries

Jan 7, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mildred Ellis, age 96, of Aiken, SC, loving wife for 70 years to the late Edward Ellis and daughter of the late John and Mary Gribik, “graduated” to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Soltis. She is survived by her only son Craig Ellis...

Jan 7, 2020

GROVETOWN, GA – SSTG Leo Thomas Francis Pieczynski, US Army (Ret.) age 89, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at his residence.

Leo was born October 19, 1930 in Connellsville, PA to the late Edward and Agnus Pieczynski. He proudly served his country in the US Army for over twenty years, retiring with the rank of SSTG E-6....

Jan 4, 2020

WARRENVILLE, SC – Henry Hilton Franks, age 80, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his loving family.

Henry was born December 23, 1939 in Conway, SC to the late Henry Beaufort Franks and the late Catherine Causey Franks. He was a resident of Aiken County since 1961 and...

Jan 4, 2020

Jan 3, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Robert Lee Wells Jr., 77, died January 3, 2020.

Born May 28, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Wells Sr. and Marie Anna Baril Wells.

Robert received his bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University and spent his career as an engineer in the...

Jan 1, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Patrick Talbot Boardman, 93, widower of Dorothy Boardman, passed away January 1, 2020.

Born December 27, 1926 in Enniscorne, Ireland, he was the son of the late John Joseph Talbot and Bride English Talbot.

Patrick was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 66 years.

Survivors include...

Jan 1, 2020

Esther Elaine Price, 59, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 5, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Little Angel's Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Joey Boggs officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Active pallbearers are Joshua Buchanan,...

Dec 31, 2019

Fayth Stone, 89, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday at First Baptist Church of Batesburg with interment in Batesburg Cemetery with Rev. Henry Stamper officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Mrs. Stone was born in Gilbert, SC, daughter of the late...

Dec 28, 2019

Sherlene D. “Sammy” Taylor, 50, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Taylor was born in California, daughter of James and Nancy Miller. She was a loving person. She loved to make jewelry and rugs, sewing and crocheting. She is survived by her husband, Edward “Eddie” G. Taylor, Jr; son,...

Dec 26, 2019

Beech Island - George William Beck, born December 26, 1925, went to be with his Lord and Savior on his 94th birthday December 26, 2019.

“Bud”, as he was affectionately known, was a WWII veteran serving in the US Navy & US Army. He was a life-long resident of Aiken County and a member of Good Hope...

Dec 25, 2019

MONETTA, SC – Ricky Edward Tant, age 65, entered into rest peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2019 at his residence.

Ricky was born February 7, 1954 in Covington, Georgia to the late Henry and Mary Tant. He was also preceded in death by seven brothers and four sisters.

Ricky is survived by his wife,...

Dec 25, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Nancy Whitney Bebb, age 84, passed away Christmas Day, December 25, 2019. Mrs. Bebb was born March 17, 1935 in Amsterdam, NY to the late Howard Whitney Hoffman and Eleanor Riggs Hoffman. She had made Aiken, SC her home since 1990. She worked with Mead Hall Episcopal School for many years as a school nurse and...

Dec 25, 2019

Brenda Morris, 69, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 28, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Brian Thomason. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Brenda was born in Lexington, SC daughter of Jake and Leila Sue Ella Amick Smith....

Dec 25, 2019

Cloe Hall Taylor, 89, of Gilbert, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, December 27, at Cedar Grove Lutheran Church with Rev. Joe Woodward officiating. Active pallbearers will be Don Johnson, Mike Johnson, Melvin Hartley, Robert Taylor, Tim Taylor, Harold Miller, Melton Gunter, and Pete Miller. Mrs. Taylor was the daughter...

Dec 24, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Bruce Alan Protzeller, age 71, died December 24, 2019. Bruce is survived by his wife, Marilyn Protzeller.

Services will be private.

Expressions of sympathy for the family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com

Dec 22, 2019

Sharon “Grace” Smith Corbesero, 64, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019. Memorial service will be held Saturday, December 28, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Saturday, prior to the service at the funeral home. Grace was born in Lexington, SC daughter of Jake and Leila Sue Ella Amick...

Dec 21, 2019

AIKEN, SC – James Clyde McClinton of Beaver Falls, (ChippewaTwp.) Pennsylvania and Aiken, South Carolina passed away December 21, 2019 after a lengthy illness. He was born August 23, 1933 to the late Mable (Mansfield) and R. Gayle McClinton.

Jim graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1951. After graduation he was drafted and served in the...

Dec 18, 2019

Ellis Ira Sheppard, Jr., 79, of Leesville, passed away December 18, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 21 at Hope Lutheran Church in Irmo conducted by Pastor Joseph Lindloff. Mr. Sheppard was born in Pageland, SC son of Ellis Sr. and Emily Oxner Sheppard. He was chief construction engineer for California Resort. He was...

Dec 17, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Edward Joseph Brockman, 80, husband of Delphine Rabias Brockman, died December 17, 2019, surrounded by his family.

Born September 13, 1939 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Edward V. Brockman and Mary McKinney Brockman.

Ed was a great husband for nearly sixty years, father, and grandfather. He...

Dec 16, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Margaret “Marge” Joan Bogard, 86, beloved wife of 58 years to the late John Hoyte Bogard, passed away, December 16, 2019.

Marge was born in New Castle, Lawrence County, PA., the daughter of the late Frank James Smilek and Anna Dorothy Gonda. While young, Marge’s family moved several times, and she became a native...