Recent Obituaries

Apr 2, 2018

AIKEN, SC-- Andrea Lee "Andi" Rountree, 68, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 2, 2018. She was predeceased by her Mother, Peggy Tharp Klinger, her Sister, La Vida Fay Ashley, and her two terrier mutts, Sissie and Sassie. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Derwood "Dudy" Rountree, two sons,...

Apr 2, 2018

Melissa Dawn Barrett Hodge, 49, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. Melissa was born in West Hamlin, WV daughter of Cleo Luther Barrett and Anna Lea Barrett. Surviving are her mother, Anna Lea Barrett; sister and brother-in-law, Sherrie Lynn Taylor (David Preston Taylor); brother and sister-in-law, Jason Scott Barrett (Freda Carol Barrett); nieces and nephews, Joseph Miller, Amanda McElveen, Christopher...

Apr 1, 2018

Graveside services for Earl Francis Gallett, 78, of Warrenville, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Bellevue Memorial Gardens Mausoleum under the care of GEORGE FUNERAL HOME. The family will receive friends following the service.

Mr. Gallett, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Born in Bennington, Vermont, he was a son of...

Mar 31, 2018

Dennis Storey, Jr, 80, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018. Mr. Storey was born in Saluda County on August 15, 1937 to the late Dennis Storey, Sr and Ida Bell Davis Storey. Mr. Storey served in the US Army and retired from Oswald Lumber and Union Switch and Signal. Funeral services will be held at Hulon Baptist Church...

Mar 30, 2018

AIKEN, SC-- Monique M. Wilkin, age 69, passed away Friday March 30, 2018.

Monique was born on February 18, 1949 in Evansville, IN.

She is preceded in death by her father, Victor E. Johnson.

Monique is survived by her mother, Wanda J. Johnson (Jarkiewicz); her loving husband of 47 years, Peter M. Wilkin;...

Mar 27, 2018

Leroy “Lala” Davis, 72, of Batesburg, passed away March 27, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, March 30, at Praise Church with Pastor Tom Mims officiating. Visitation will be held after the service at the church. Mr. Davis was born in Saluda, SC, son of the late Charles Otis and Evelyn Eidson Davis. He was...

Mar 26, 2018

AIKEN, SC-- SSG (Ret) Eric Glenn Burnham, age 68, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 26, 2018. Funeral services will be held at George Funeral Home on Saturday, April 7 at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the AER fund, 307 Chamberlin Ave., Bldg. 33720, Ft. Gordon, Georgia, 33720.

Eric...

Mar 26, 2018

AIKEN, SC – Woodford Vernon Roe, age 85, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, March 26, 2018.

Woody was born May 14, 1932 in Woodford County, Kentucky to the late Douglas and Florida Roe. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force and retired as an operations manager in the banking industry....

Mar 26, 2018

Katie Lou Taylor, (Granny) 99, of Batesburg, SC passed away Monday, March 26, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 30, at Eastside Baptist Church with the Reverend Mitch Bruner officiating; burial will be in the Batesburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials contributions may be...

Mar 25, 2018

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

Mar 24, 2018

Billy Wayne “High Pocket” Rowe, 73, of Saluda, passed away March 24, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 o’clock Tuesday, March 27, at Pine Pleasant Baptist Church with Rev. Burton Campbell and Rev. Dennis Campbell officiating. Interment will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery with full military honors. Active pallbearers will be Nick Long, Corbie Long, Buddy...

Mar 22, 2018

Orlena Neomi Hallman Smith, 91, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 27, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Enon Lutheran Church Cemetery with Rev. Andrew Fallaw and Rev. Jacob Hallman officiating. Active pallbearers will be Jeremy Fallaw, Shawn Fallaw, Trenton Cromer, Darnell Miller, Wayne Mitchell...

Mar 22, 2018

Beverly Hutto, 55, passed away March22, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, March 25, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in West Creek Baptist Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Active pallbearers are Gene McCarty, Steve Kendrick, John Hartley, Joel Buzhardt, Elon Buzhardt, Simon Buzhardt, Daryl Buzhardt and Troy...

Mar 22, 2018

William Raymond Seigler, 89, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, March 24, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Central Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Rod Lewis officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Campell,...

Mar 20, 2018

David M. Akins, 84, of Leesville, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Friday, March 23, at First Baptist Church of Batesburg with interment in Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Mr. Akins was born in Rome, GA and grew up in Ninety-Six, SC. He was the son of the late William Ira and Burman...

Mar 19, 2018

Elizabeth Arline Smith McGee, 54, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, March 22, at Summerland Church with burial in Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. Ray Massey and Rev. Joel Sexton officiating. Active pallbearers will be Kyle Harris, Jimmy Schiffert, Frankie McGee, Brandon McGee, Matt McGee and Chris Garner....

Mar 19, 2018

Jacob Doyle Cockrell, 81, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM Thursday, March 22, at Hulon Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with full military rites with Rev. Robert Patterson, Rev. Johnny Muller and Rev. Robert Culbertson officiating. Active pallbearers will be John Hartley, Bobby Anderson, Jody Temples, Wally...

Mar 19, 2018

Roy Norman Risinger, 87, of Saluda, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 19, 2018. Born in Leesville, SC, he is a son of the late James Garfield and Eva Risinger. He is also preceded in death by two brothers: James David Risinger and Carl H. Risinger. Before retiring, Roy worked many years as an...

Mar 15, 2018

Henry Thomas Bartley “Hank”, 82, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018. Mr. Bartley was born in Ward, Saluda County son of the late Andrew and Beulah Trotter Bartley. He retired after 37 years of operating heavy equipment in the US and overseas for Johnson Controls World Systems, Inc. His favorite hobbies included fishing and tending his yard. He...

Mar 14, 2018

Charles “Charlie” Leroy Guenther, 64, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Ridge Crest Memorial Park in Batesburg, SC. Mr. Guenther was born in Hawaii, son of the late Bill J. and Louise Brockett Guenther. He served in the United States Navy and has called...