Recent Obituaries

May 8, 2015

AIKEN, SC- Jerry Neal Morris, Jr., passed away May 8, 2015.

Arrangements will be announced at a later date by the Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234).

May 8, 2015

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC- Daniel David Bahmiller, 41, passed away.

Arrangements will be announced at a later date by the Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery, St. Petersburg, FL.

The Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234) in charge of local arrangements.

May 6, 2015

AIKEN, SC- Julia Claire Bryson, 80, of Carriage Drive, Aiken, SC, widow of Oscar W. "Dub" Garner and Guy Bryson, entered into rest Wednesday, May, 6, 2015, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

She was born in Ellenton, SC on June 3, 1934 before being transplanted to New Ellenton, but has been a lifetime resident of...

May 4, 2015

AIKEN, SC- Mr. Philip Pearce Finn, Jr, aged 79, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Monday, May 4, 2015.

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Monday, May 11, 2015 at the new parish of St. Mary Help of Christian Catholic Church, 138 Fairfield St., SE, Aiken, SC 29803. Father...

May 4, 2015

Jon David DeMarco, 57, of Gaston, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, May 17, with Rev. Mike Poole officiating at the residence of Angela Capko, 689 Boiling Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29073. The family will receive friends after the service. Mr. DeMarco was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, son of the...

May 3, 2015

Warrenville, SC

Mr. Louis Robert Hilton, 68, of Warrenville, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at his residence. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Born in Atlantic City, NJ, he was a son of the late Herman and Ada Hilton. He was retired from EZ - Go Textron. Louie was preceded...

May 2, 2015

AIKEN, SC- Thomas William "Bill" Teasdale, age 71, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015.

Born June 9, 1943 in Wheeling, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Thomas H. and Ina Powell Teasdale. Mr. Teasdale proudly served his country in the US Air Force and retired after thirty plus years with Wheeling Pittsburg Steel. He...

May 1, 2015

Cornelia Derrick, 88, of Leesville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, May 1, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Monday, May 4 at First Calvary Baptist Church with interment in Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Hoover, Doug White, Mike Derrick, Charles Gunter, Gerold Smith, and Luke Derrick. Mrs. Derrick was...

May 1, 2015

Wilma Smith Yeager, 79, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, May 4, at Enon Lutheran Church with interment in the church cemetery with Reverend Tom Lineberger officiating. Mrs. Yeager was born in Leesville, SC, daughter of the late W.J. "Buck" and Etheleen Senn Smith. She was married to the...

Apr 30, 2015

A Requiem Mass for Elizabeth Foster Wyszynski will be celebrated at 10 AM, Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be the grandsons. The family will receive friends on Monday evening, 6-8 PM at the Historic GEORGE FUNERAL HOME, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC....

Apr 27, 2015

Maggie Louise Rodgers Cockrell, 64, of West Columbia, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, April 30, at Northside Baptist Church with interment in Batesburg Cemetery with Rev. Jon Purvis officiating. Mrs. Cockrell was born in Ward, SC, daughter of the late Sim Brunson and Annie Ruth Eidson Rodgers. She was married...

Apr 25, 2015

Richard Wayne Shealy, 85, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 after a long illness. Mr. Shealy was born May 9, 1929 to Lester Shealy and Maggie Lorick Shealy. He is survived by his twelve children: Dianne and Charles Cochran, Caryn and Frankie Cockrell, Claudia Cochran, Ricky and Donna Shealy, Charlie and Debbie Shealy, Owens and Marcia Shealy, Vaughn Shealy, John...

Apr 24, 2015

AIKEN, SC- Brenda Gay Williams, age 50, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015.

Born January 25, 1965, Brenda was the daughter of Frederick Eugene Rollins and the late Marquette Stoneking Rollins. Her grandchildren were her life.

In addition to her mother, Brenda was preceded in death by a sister, Cheryl Merriett.

Survivors include...

Apr 23, 2015

BEECH ISLAND, SC- Sandra "Sandy" Diane Bryant, age 59, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015 at her residence.

Born August 20, 1955, in New Mexico, she was a daughter of the late James and Juanita Lawson. Sandy was an area resident for the last 34 years and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed cooking, camping, and anything...

Apr 23, 2015

Corderee Phileesha Corder, 26, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 28, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Parrish officiating. Visitation will be held after the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Corder was born in Lexington, SC, daughter of Philip Hasford and Judy Taylor...

Apr 23, 2015

James Clinton Matthews, 79, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015. No funeral services will be held at this time.

Apr 22, 2015

AIKEN, SC- Eileen Mary Sheehan Miller passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the age of 83.

Born October 14, 1931 in Huntington, NY, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Francis Sheehan and Mary Agnes Higgins Sheehan. Mrs. Miller was a secretary for Avon, St. John's Church, and the Connetquot School District in Bohemia, NY....

Apr 20, 2015

Memorial Services for Mr. Charles "Charlie" Mettlen, will be held on 10:00 am Friday, April 24, 2015, at the First Presbyterian Church, under the care of GEORGE FUNERAL HOME. The family will receive friends following the service.

Mr. Mettlen, 85, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015 at the Veteran Victory House. Born in Muncie, Indiana, he...

Apr 19, 2015

Our Sweet Mama/Grandma, Irene Gunter, 84, of Batesburg, went home to be with our Heavenly Father, Sunday, April 19, 2015. "No More Pain" Born June 23, 1930, in Lexington County, she was the daughter of Wayne B. Gunter and Rose Corder. Surviving are her daughters, Mrs. John Wendell (Cindy) Shealy of West Columbia; Gloria Ross of Bateburg; sons, C. Norman...

Apr 18, 2015

AIKEN, SC- Evans Gus Cocallas, age 80, passed away April 18, 2015.

Ev was born in Evanston, Illinois to Gust and Frances Cocallas. He attended Evanston High School and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Lake Forest College. During college, he earned four varsity letters in basketball, was president of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and vice...