Recent Obituaries

Feb 10, 2019

AIKEN, SC—Willard (Bill) K. Walsh of Aiken, South Carolina, formerly of Ledyard, Connecticut died February 10, 2019.

Mr. Walsh was born in 1937 in Staten Island, NY, but moved to New London, CT with his family at a young age. He attended New London public schools, graduating from New London High School. After serving in the US...

Feb 8, 2019

AIKEN, SC—Vernia L. Clark, age 90, entered into rest Friday, February 8, 2019 at Agape Hospice House in Lexington, SC.

Mrs. Clark was born April 18, 1928 in Clendenin, WV to the late James and Laranah Deel. She was the wife of the late Bennie G. Clark and was the last of seven sisters. She is survived...

Feb 8, 2019

AIKEN, SC—David Thomas Berry, age 75, entered into rest Friday, February 8, 2019.

Mr. Berry was born December 28, 1943 in Aiken to the late Luther and Katie Berry. He was a life-long resident of Aiken and worked in various construction activities. He liked nothing more than to ride in the country, finding a cool creek to...

Feb 5, 2019

Willie Ruth Forrest, 92, of Ridge Spring, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, February 10 at Ridge Spring Cemetery with Rev. John Chambers and Rev. Bobby Jackson officiating. Ms. Forrest was born in Ridge Spring, SC daughter of the late James J. and Morie E. Forrest. She was a lifetime member...

Feb 3, 2019

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by George Funeral Home.

Feb 2, 2019

“A word fittingly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” Proverbs 25:11

Irene Krugman Rudnick, of Aiken, South Carolina, died on February 2, 2019. Born in Columbia in 1929, Irene was the eldest child of Jean (Getter) & Jack Krugman. She was married to the late Harold Alan Rudnick of Aiken.

Irene...

Feb 2, 2019

Allen Eugene Heinen, 76, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. Mr. Heinen was born in Sheboygan, MI son of the late Reuben and Romilda Heinen. He had worked for AmerEquip as a welder. Surviving are his daughter, Lisa Woelfel and son, Nathan Heinen.

Feb 2, 2019

Jeffery Clay Warren “Jeff”, 63, entered into rest on Saturday, February 2, 2019. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, February 7, at Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Visitation will be held after the service. Mr. Warren was born in Columbia, SC son of the late Alvin and Inez Warren. He served in the National Guard. He was...

Jan 29, 2019

Ricky C. Smith, 59, of Leesville, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 1, at Nazarene Church with Rev. Libby Newman officiating. Visitation will be held following the service at the church. Mr. Smith was born in Aiken, SC, son of the late M.C. Smith and Cleo Fulmer Smith. He loved...

Jan 28, 2019

Mrs. Rosa Lee Anderson White, 99; wife of the late Theodore White entered into rest on Monday January 28, 2019 at Kentwood Extended Care Facility.

Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Saturday, February 2, 2019 in the Chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd, Augusta, GA 30906, with Rev. John Donaldson...

Jan 27, 2019

AIKEN, SC—Martha Gayle DeMore, age 78, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at University Hospital in Augusta, GA.

Mrs. DeMore was born May 28, 1940 in DuBois, PA to the late Mr. & Mrs. Daniel and Cornelia Morey. As a life long learner, she received her master’s degree and spent her career in both education and as...

Jan 25, 2019

Margaret Hall Smith, 91, of Gilbert, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, January 28, at Charity Community Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Paul Widener officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. Monday before the service at the church. Active pallbearers will be Don...

Jan 25, 2019

Mrs. McLain passed away Friday, January 25, 2019. Born in Saluda County, SC. She was the daughter of the late Pierce and Carrie Bell Butler. She retired from Springs Industries of Columbia after 44 years of service. Mrs. McLain was well known for her homemade biscuits and chocolate pies. Mrs. McLain is survived by her son, Donald Wayne McLain of...

Jan 22, 2019

WILLISTON, SC- Todd Balis, age 67, entered into rest Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by George Fuenral Home.

Jan 22, 2019

Rev. William Otto Johnson, Jr, went home to Heaven on January 22, 2019. Born in Warren Ark, August 13, 1936, to the late William Otto Johnson, Sr and Marie Johnson. He was a member of the 1955 Warren High School Football that went undefeated and state champions. He played half back and had the nick name “Auto” because if he...

Jan 21, 2019

AIKEN, SC-- Lou Ann M. Ainsworth, 79, of Aiken, SC passed away after a lengthy illness Monday, January 21, 2019. She was loving wife to William R. Scott III, dear sister to John, David & Douglas Wernke and loyal daughter to Leonard & Muriel Wernke. She is survived by daughter Kimberly Mooty of Los Angeles, CA and son William...

Jan 21, 2019

AIKEN, SC— Robert Arthur (Bob) Stokes passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019.

Bob was born in McKeesport, PA, on October 26, 1940. He was raised in Clairton, PA, and graduated from Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon). After serving in the U.S. Army, Bob returned to school and earned an MBA from The University of...

Jan 21, 2019

Francis Lavance Kyzer, 71, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, January 24 at Convent Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Bill Padgett officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. before the service at the church. Active pallbearers will be Corey Whitney, Austin Whitney, Mike...

Jan 20, 2019

Rev. James Randal Baker, 96, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on January 20, 2019. . Randal was born in Rock Hill, SC to the late Thomas Fredrick and Henrietta Nettles Baker. Randal served his Lord faithfully for over 60 years as an ordained minister. He pastored St, Matthews Baptist Church, Grover, SC, Parisview Baptist Church, Greenville, SC,...

Jan 17, 2019

Darrell “Mason” Whittle, born September 24th 1996 was the beloved son of Pam Long and Darrell Whittle. Mason was born with a rare genetic disorder, Sanfilippo Syndrome or MPS III B doctors told his family he would only live an average lifespan of 10-14 years. Mason has blessed us with 22 years of wonderful memories. He taught us more love...