Recent Obituaries

Aug 8, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Kenneth Johnson Fox, age 55, entered into rest on Monday, August 8, 2016 at his residence.

Kenneth was born December 5, 1960 in Aiken County, SC to the late Thomas L. Fox and the late Sally Rae Fox. He was a life-long resident of Aiken County and member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. Kenneth...

Aug 8, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Caroline Eason Newman of Charleston, SC, a long-time resident of Aiken and Hilton Head Island passed away August 8, 2016 at the age of 95.

She was a graduate of the College of Charleston, and enlisted in the Women Army Corps (WAC) in 1942. She rose to the rank of Captain and was assigned...

Aug 7, 2016

Cortes J. "C.J." Lorow, 65, of Aiken, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016. A Celebration of Life service will be held at GEORGE FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 7:00 pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation....

Aug 7, 2016

Jobe Smith, Jr., 89, of Gilbert, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 10, at Charity Community Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Paul Widener officiating. Mr. Smith was born in Gilbert, SC, son of the late Jobe Smith, Sr. and Maggie Smith. Surviving are his wife, Margaret...

Aug 3, 2016

WAGENER, SC - Gilda R. Holland, age 89, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 3, 2016.

Mrs. Holland was born November 8, 1926 in Richburg, SC to the late Giliam and Ivey H. Robinson. She was honored to be part of the first graduating class of MUSC's Public Health in Nursing. She spent her career working for...

Aug 3, 2016

Matthew Raydell Merchant, 82, of Saluda, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. August 6, at Sardis Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Dennis Campbell and Rev. Jerry Dean officiating. The family will receive friends after the service in the church. Active pallbearers will be his great nephews, Ward...

Jul 30, 2016

Cassie Mae Cromer Foley, 95, of Ridge Spring, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 3, at Kedron Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Brad Willis officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Foley was born in Saluda County, daughter of the...

Jul 30, 2016

Alpha Wilson Cullum, 94, of Chapin, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 1, at Batesburg Cemetery, Howard Street and Hibiscus Drive, with the Rev. Dr. Ben Sloan officiating. Active pallbearers will be Robert Cullum, Samuel Cullum, Josh Wrightson, Jay Wright, Ronald Derrick and Lamar Clark. Mrs. Cullum was born...

Jul 28, 2016

Mrs. Emmie E. Wicklund, 91, of Warrenville, passed away.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Jul 26, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Gretchen Joan McClelland, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016.

Gretchen was born on November 13, 1957 in Johnstown, PA to Judith A. Hines and the late John J. Hines. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Earth and Space Science Education from Edinboro University. Gretchen was a resident of Aiken, SC since...

Jul 26, 2016

Charles Franklin Patterson, 80, of Ridge Spring, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 29, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ridge Spring Cemetery with Rev. Bill Watkins officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Active pallbearers will be Ronnie...

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...