Recent Obituaries

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...

Oct 13, 2017

Wesley Michael Neel, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 16, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Philippi Baptist Church with Rev. Nancy Reed and Rev. Josh McClendon officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the funeral home. Active pallbearers will be...

Oct 13, 2017

Dorcas S. Corley, 90, of West Columbia, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, October 16, at Southside Baptist Church in Columbia with interment in Nazareth United Methodist Church Cemetery in Leesville with Rev. Brian Lee and Rev. Dan Graves officiating. Active pallbearers are Rusty Corley, Zach Poole, Trey Wingate, Andrew Seay,...

Oct 12, 2017

Bruce Phillip Liebman, age 70, father of Marshal and Hollis Liebman, and brother of Michael Liebman, passed away October 12, 2017.

Graveside service 3:00 PM on Monday, October 16, 2017 at Sons of Israel Cemetery, Aiken, SC. Rabbi Leah Doberne-Schor presiding.

Oct 8, 2017

BEECH ISLAND, SC - Phyllis Lorraine Newton Granger, 85, entered into rest on October 8, 2017.

Phyllis was a devoted mother, wife, friend, CNA & church member. To know her was to love her. Her faith and family were most important in her life. Before moving to SC, she lived in Vero Beach, FL where she was...

Oct 6, 2017

A Funeral Liturgy for Anita Swasey Vachon will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at the chapel of GEORGE FUNERAL HOME with Father Emmanuel Andinam as celebrant. The family will receive friends from starting at 1:00 p.m. until the service time. Burial will take place at Park Lawn Cemetery in Beinnington, Vermont at a later date....

Oct 5, 2017

Betty Jean Barefoot, 66, of Aiken, passed away on October 5, 2017 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Batesburg, she was a daughter of the late Henry Woodrow and Lou Annie Waters Wingard. Mrs. Barefoot was a member of Victory Baptist Church and loved to go fishing and camping. She was preceded in death by...