Recent Obituaries

Nov 15, 2017

Larry Chapman, 64, of Saluda, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Mr. Chapman was born in Saluda, SC son of the late David Lawrence Chapman and Agnes Dukes Chapman. Mr. Chapman had worked for Bledsoe Mobile Homes. Surviving are his wife, Sarah Elaine Chapman; sons, Jason and Daniel Chapman of Saluda; brother, James Chapman of Saluda; sisters, Patricia Walker of...

Nov 14, 2017

Johnny Bennett died suddenly, Tuesday afternoon November 14, 2017. He served 21 years in the army completing several tours of duty in Korea and Germany. After retiring from the military, Johnny ran his own Lutheran Brotherhood Financial Agency in Springfield, Illinois. Johnny was an avid golfer and a member of The Reserve Club at Woodside Plantation. We, his family...

Nov 13, 2017

Aiken, S.C.-- John Alexander Denero, 54, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, in his home in Aiken, S.C. John was born Feb. 4, 1963, in Alliance, Ohio, to John Victor and Delores Mae Estock Denero. He grew up in Leechburg,PA and moved with his family to Aiken, S.C. in 1988. He graduated in 1982 from Kiski Area High School in...

Nov 12, 2017

Flora Lee Doty Harrison passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at her home in Aiken, South Carolina, knowing the touch of a child's hand in hers, surrounded by her four daughters and their adoring families.

She was born on June 26th, 1931 in Old Hickory, Tennessee, a DuPont company town. The fifth child of five loving brothers...

Nov 12, 2017

Rhett A Padgett, 51, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 15, at Convent Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with Pastor Travis Crumpton officiating. Visitation will be held one our prior to the service at the church. Active pallbearers will be Jami Gantt, Jeffrey Ashton Padgett, Jr, Ricky...

Nov 11, 2017

Chad Malik Hill, infant son of Raquan Malik Hill and Deonna Vernee' Wells, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017.

Services will be private.

Nov 10, 2017

AIKEN, SC - After a long arduous struggle with diabetes and dementia, Irene J. "Miss Mickey" Olson passed away 11/10/2017.

A native of Jellico, TN; she was the oldest daughter of the late Earl L. Jones and Ida Thurman Jones. Mickey arrived in Aiken in 1950 when her father was employed in construction at the Savannah River...

Nov 7, 2017

AIKEN, SC -- George Scott Kidd entered into his eternal destination at his residence on 11/7/17. Scotty was a man that loved life to the fullest, loved his family and riding his Harley motorcycles. Those who knew him will always remember his sense of humor and his quick-wit - he loved to make people laugh.

Scotty served...

Nov 7, 2017

James “Jamie” Paul Amick, 28, of Leesville, passed away Tuesday, November 07, 2017. He was born in Columbia, SC son of David Perry Amick and the late Betty “BJ” Alexander. He was a carpenter and worked for C2 Hardwood Flooring. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Gilbert. Jamie loved fishing, hunting and his dogs. He loved his...

Nov 4, 2017

Thomas Leroy Freeman, 75, of Monetta, passed away late Saturday night, November 4, 2017. A memorial visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 8. He was born and raised in Batesburg-Leesville, SC. He was the son of Letha and Lester Freeman. Surviving are his sister, Dorothy Revell; nieces, Angel Norris of Monetta; Barbara Miller of Rock...

Nov 3, 2017

James "Jim" Allen Kohl, 86, entered into rest Friday, November 3, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family.

Jim was born August 7, 1931 in Erie, PA to the late Harold and Ruth Richards Kohl. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Following his early experience as a tool and die maker and a lengthy...

Nov 3, 2017

NEW ELLENTON — Funeral services for Frankie June Taylor Neil, 83, of New Ellenton, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 6, 2017 at New Life Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. today at GEORGE FUNERAL HOME.

Mrs. Neil, widow of William Homer...

Oct 31, 2017

Larry Russel Trotter, 71, of Saluda, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, November 3, at Richland Springs Baptist Church with interment in Good Hope Lutheran Church Cemetery in Ward with Rev. Steve Jones and Rev. Rusty Trotter officiating. Active pallbearers are Will Trotter, Carl Enlow, Richard Elders, Marcus Robertson, Lucas Robertson,...

Oct 29, 2017

Eugene Hugh Fellers, 97, of Aiken, South Carolina, and formerly of Greenwich, NY and Boerne, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday October 29, 2017.

Eugene was born in New Philadelphia, Ohio to the late Walter William Fellers and Estella Snyder Fellers. He was pre-deceased by his devoted wife of sixty-eight (68) years,...

Oct 24, 2017

AIKEN, SC - Robert E. Stafford, age 88, died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 after a brief illness.

Mr. Stafford was born May 11, 1929 in Midland, Texas, a son of the late Everett and Cecil Stafford. He attended the University of Houston and served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a resident on Aiken,...

Oct 23, 2017

Mary Ruth Hall, 71, of Leesville, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017. Mrs. Hall was born on March 29, 1946 in Lexington, SC, daughter of the late Edward Hook and Nell Whitten. She was married to the late H. Virdree Hall. She will be missed greatly by her children and grandchildren. Surviving are her children, Beth McCurry; Phyllis Gunter; Donna...

Oct 22, 2017

Mark Allen Hipp, 54, of Prosperity, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 24, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. R.T. Bowling, III officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the funeral home. Active pallbearers will be...

Oct 19, 2017

Gilberto Estrada Colon, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico entered into rest on Thursday, October 19, 2017 in Aiken, SC.

He has been conveyed to Alverez Funeraira in Bayamon, Puerto Rico for funeral services.

George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234).

Oct 15, 2017

Leonard Guy Frick, Jr, 49, of Leesville, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, October 19, at Amick Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Larry Smith officiating. Active pallbearers will be Todd Frick, Lewis Marshall, Jr, Russell Berry, Scott Hunter, Randy Autrey, and Richard Williams. Mr....

Oct 14, 2017

Patricia Stone, 59, passed away Saturday, October, 14, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 17, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Mims officiating. Mrs. Stone was the daughter of Richard and Mary Appleton. She was married to the late John David Stone. Mrs. Stone was a member of Praise Church. Surviving...