Recent Obituaries

Jul 22, 2016

Our Heavenly Father needed a beautiful angel to join Him in heaven and on Friday, July, 22, 2016, Pauline Stone Roof, 85, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully. Mrs. Pauline was a faithful member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church and could always be found on the fifth pew of the church every Sunday. She was active in every aspect of the...

Jul 21, 2016

Donald Elmer Darr, 92, passed away on July 21, 2016. Mr. Darr was born on August 14, 1923 in Ashland, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents Reuben L. Darr and Pauline Faye (Dreyer) Darr, a brother, Kenneth "Dusty" Darr, a sister, Ruth Gordon, and a son, Michael Glenn Darr.

He is survived by his...

Jul 21, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Carol A. Toepke, age 87, wife of the late Arden E. Toepke, died peacefully at her home on July 21, 2016. She was born December 24, 1928 in the Township of Caledonia, WI, the eldest daughter of the four children of the late Martin and Elenore Kuehl.

She is survived by her devoted...

Jul 18, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Julian Earl Young, Sr., age 89, went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 18, 2016 at his home with his family by his side.

Mr. Young was born in Orangeburg County, SC to the late William Carson Young and Victoria Jackson Young. He was a life-long resident of Aiken, SC. He spent...

Jul 18, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Jane M. Thompson, age 96, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016.

Services will be held privately under the care of the Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234).

Jul 17, 2016

Mrs. Ruth Defrehn, 91, of Aiken, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Jul 17, 2016

Johnny Salters, 77, of Monetta, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 20, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ridge Spring Cemetery with Rev. Josh Davison and Rev. Preston West officiating. Active pallbearers are Martin Hinton, Chris Leaphart, Jacob Gunter, Hunter Bedenbaugh, Trevor Padgett, Ramon Monarca, Robby Holsenback,...

Jul 15, 2016

During this difficult time, we offer heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the five brave policemen who lost their lives in the Dallas tragedy. Please take a moment to reflect and record your condolences on this site. We will gather these written thoughts and give them to the families of the fallen policemen in hopes that this...

Jul 13, 2016

Misty Deese Bagwell, 39, of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 19, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Elton Dunbar officiating. Visitation will be held after the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Bagwell was born in West Columbia, SC, daughter of Robert C. and Gloria...

Jul 13, 2016

Margarito Monarca Castro, 48, of Leesville, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, July 17, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm Saturday, July 16, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home. Mr. Monarca was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico son of Severo Monarca, Sr. and...

Jul 13, 2016

On July 13, 2016 Jesus spoke to Mr. William McCarthy Wheeler after a long illness and he answered. Mr. Wheeler died in Palmetto Baptist around 6:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 13, 2016, with his grandson nearby his side. Mr. Wheeler was the son of the late William Wade Wheeler and Ella Mae Hall Wheeler of Batesburg, SC. Mr. Wheeler was named...

Jul 13, 2016

Willie Ruth Cavalari, 74, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Mrs. Cavalari was born in Batesburg, SC daughter of the late William Mitchell Brown and Louella Hartley Brown. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, John Cavalari; daughter, Debra Ruth Hughes; sons, A.W. Smith and Ronald James Smith; brother, Ted Brown; sisters, Louise Hartley, Janice Drawdy and Lois Cook;...

Jul 13, 2016

Wyman Moses Fallaw, 66, of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, July 15, at Mt. Ebal Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Dr. William Paulling officiating. Visitation will be held after the service at the church. Active pallbearers are Chris Swygert, Dr. David J. Fallaw, Dr....

Jul 12, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Carl L. Angerman, age 85, died on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Angerman was born November 4, 1930 in Lima, Ohio to the late Frank and Matilda Angerman. He was employed by DuPont in Chicago following graduation from Bowling Green University. DuPont sent Carl and his bride to Aiken, SC to...

Jul 12, 2016

Ned Franklin Peterson, beloved husband of Marge Peterson of 62 years, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the age of 82. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Trinity United Methodist Church, under the care of GEORGE FUNERAL HOME.

Born in Sugar City, Colorado, he was a son of...

Jul 11, 2016

Funeral services for Bonnie Watson Squires, 58, of Aiken, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2016 at Millbrook Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Bill Howard. Burial will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016 at GEORGE FUNERAL HOME.

Mrs. Squires, passed away on...

Jul 11, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Coleen Padgett Neal, age 87, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016.

Mrs. Neal was born May 29, 1929 in Gastonia, NC to the late Charles Ray Padgett and Winnie Hawkins Padgett. She had made Aiken, SC her home since 1978 and was a long time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Aiken. Mrs....

Jul 11, 2016

Alice Faye Hall Huckabee, 65, of New Ellenton, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016. Mrs. Huckabee was born in Batesburg, SC, daughter of the late J.L. and Marie Brunch Hall. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, William Huckabee; step-son, Timothy Paul Huckabee of Conway; sisters, Lillie Mae (Raymond) Branham; Shelby Jean (Doyle) Cockrell; and Diane Rodgers. She was...

Jul 11, 2016

Larry Gene Smith, 66, of Leesville, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 14, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Rev. Patrick Arrants officiating. Mr. Smith was born in Leesville, SC son of the late George Washington Smith and Myrtie Irene Oswald Hall...

Jul 10, 2016

Funeral services for Mary Anna Cunningham, 65, of Aiken, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Aiken Christian Church, 300 Old Whiskey Road, New Ellenton, SC, 29809. GEORGE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Ussery. Burial will be at 4 p.m. at Ohoopee Community Cemetery in Lyons, Georgia. The...