Recent Obituaries

Jan 22, 2025

Rosalio Salinas Ocampo, 40, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 649-6234.

Online expressions of sympathy for the family may be left by visiting...

Jan 21, 2025

Felipa Hernández de Paz, de 82 años, falleció pacíficamente el martes 21 de enero de 2025 en la casa de su hijo tras una larga enfermedad.

Nacida el 23 de agosto de 1942 en Amatitlán, Guatemala, Felipa vivió una vida dedicada a su familia.

Felipa hizo de su hogar un santuario de calidez y amor,...

Jan 21, 2025

AIKEN, SC – Milton Bernard Zelman, age 80, died January 21, 2025.

Milton was born January 7, 1945, in Utica, NY to the late Sol and Grace Zelman. He received his bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Rhode Island School of Design. He spent his career as a well-respected graphic artist in the publication industry. Milton made...

Jan 20, 2025

WINDSOR, SC -Latifae Leigh Allen Downs (Liz), 33 years old of Windsor, SC passed away on Monday, January 20th, 2024.

Liz was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 19, 1991 to Jimmy Ray Green of Georgia and Dawn Michelle Perkins of South Carolina.

She spent the majority of her life, caring for her Husband, William...

Jan 19, 2025

Marvin Sandford Smith, 77, of Gilbert, SC, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born in Lexington County, he was the son of the late Watson Elno and Betty Lou Bouknight Smith. A devoted member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Marvin taught Sunday School for many years and shared his faith with all who knew him. He was an avid...

Jan 19, 2025

Daisy Mae Rutland, 91, of Ridge Spring, SC, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born and raised in Ridge Spring, she was a beloved daughter of the late Foster and Geneva Pilot McGee. Daisy was a lifelong member of Ridge Spring Baptist Church, where she joyfully served as a Sunday School teacher. Daisy’s love for...

Jan 17, 2025

Mr. Richard P. Marvel, 88. beloved husband of Jackie Marvel, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, March 17, 2025, at Anchor Post Acute Care in Aiken, SC following an illness.

Funeral Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC...

Jan 13, 2025

Mrs. Cecile Yvonne Dreyfus Fleming, 93, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at home in Aiken, South Carolina, where she spent her last several years. She was the first born to young French immigrant parents Eugene and Lucille Dreyfus on July 9, 1931, in New York City. The family settled in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she grew up with...

Jan 13, 2025

Lila Armetha Gulledge, 85, of Leesville, SC, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. Born in Leesville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Avon Rikard and Ella Lou Taylor Rikard. She was married to the late Lonnie Eugene Gulledge. Mrs. Gulledge was a member of First Calvary Baptist Church. In her later years, as her health declined, she...

Jan 12, 2025

AIKEN, SC – Martha Eileen Jennings, age 78, passed away January 12, 2025.

Mrs. Jennings was born December 19, 1946 in Sussex, NJ to the late William and Ruth Space. She had been a resident of Aiken, SC since 2013, having formerly lived in West Palm Beach, Fl. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Upsala College in...

Jan 9, 2025

Olivia Macon Morrison, 88, of Aiken, SC went to the Lord on January 9, 2025.

Olivia was born February 2, 1936, in Selma, Alabama to Catherine Taylor Macon and Thomas Leonard Macon.

Olivia spent her childhood in Alabama. She graduated from Stratford High School in Danville, Virginia and attended the University of Alabama. Olivia also...

Jan 9, 2025

Maria Miranda, a beloved resident of Trenton, SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9th, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on Friday, May 14th, 1954, Maria was a cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. She was an avid gardener, loved flowers and loved her pets...

Jan 9, 2025

AIKEN, SC – Marilyn M. Sullivan, age 82, passed away January 9, 2025, at Silver Bluff Grove.

Mrs. Sullivan was born December 20, 1942, in Buffalo, NY to the late Charles and Libby Agnello. She was a resident of Aiken, SC since 2003, having previously been a long-time resident of Amherst, NY. Mrs. Sullivan volunteered at ACTS...

Jan 9, 2025

Ada Ann Cook Hinson, 76, of Gilbert, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Born in Gilbert, SC, she was a daughter of the late Furman Luther Cook, Sr. and Myrtle Ethel Kelly Cook. Ada was a devoted member of First Calvary Baptist Church, where she was formerly active as a Sunday School teacher and cherished her time spent with...

Jan 8, 2025

Shirley "Shirl" Alice Hegedus, 58, of Summit, SC, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Born in McKeesport, PA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Louis Hegedus and Alice Shirley Harris-Hegedus.

Shirl was a giving woman with a heart full of love and joy. Her affection for animals, particularly cats, was unmatched and she was a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers...

Jan 7, 2025

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SERVICE TIME FOR MR. BROWDER HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025, DUE TO INCLIMATE WEATHER.

Mr. Charles Edward Browder, 85, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, his Savior, on January 7, 2025. The funeral will be held at Corinth Baptist Church, New Ellenton, SC, on Saturday, January 18, 2025,...

Jan 3, 2025

Donald Kirklin George, 97, a longtime resident of Aiken passed away on January 3, 2025, at his residence following an extended illness.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 649-6234.

Online expressions of sympathy for...

Jan 3, 2025

Cleveland J. Taylor, Jr., 95, of Gilbert, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born in Gilbert, SC, he was a son of the late Cleveland and Julia Leaphart Taylor. He was a United States Navy veteran and a member of Cedar Grove Lutheran Church.

Surviving are his grandson, Cody J. Taylor (Ashley); and 3 great-grandchildren, Anderson "Ryder," Hazel Grace, and...

Jan 3, 2025

David Eugene Hartley, 65, of Batesburg, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born in Aiken County, David was the son of the late Milledge Hartley, Jr. and Esther Ruth Gill Hartley. He enjoyed spending time with his beloved fur companion, Buddy. David is survived by his wife of 15 years, Loretta Hartley; son, Paul Hartley; brother and sister-in-law, Robert...

Jan 2, 2025

Enrique Alejandro Sorcia, 27, of Gilbert, passed away on January 2, 2025. Born in Greenwood, South Carolina, he was a son of Reynaldo Sorcia and Kristal Prince Castro. Enrique had a passion for riding motorcycles and cherished spending time with his family and friends. A devoted family man, he loved them deeply and was loved in return. Surviving are his...