Recent Obituaries

Jan 16, 2015

Mrs. Amalia Negrete Tijero, 66, of Aiken, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2014.

Born in Chavinda, Michoacan, Mexico, she was a daughter of Jose Tijero and the late Amalia Moreno.

She was employed with Shaw Industries.

Survivors include her husband, Alberto Negrete; sons, Alberto Negrete and Elias Negrete all of Aiken; a...

Jan 13, 2015

Mrs. Betty J. Stanford, 92, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Shadow Oaks Assisted Living.

Betty was born in Healdton, Oklahoma. She was an associate graduate of Oklahoma A&M College. She was married to Warren Elton Stanford for 49 years until his death in 1994. She was an accountant/bookkeeper in the public school system...

Jan 13, 2015

Morris Wayne Gunter, 64, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, January 16, at Mt. Ebal Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Bill Paulling officiating. Mr. Gunter was born in Lexington, SC, son of the late Desola W. and Ida "Janet" Gunter. He enjoyed his job...

Jan 9, 2015

Mr. William Kenneth Thompson, 94, of Aiken and husband of Virginia H. Thompson, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015.

Services and burial will be private.

Jan 8, 2015

AIKEN, SC- CHRISTOPHER "CHRIS" MARTIN, 65, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015.

Born December 8, 1949 in Rome, New York, he was a son of the late Michael Paul Martin and Mary Elizabeth Rudd Martin. Chris obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education from Hartwick College in 1971. He spent his entire career in education,...

Jan 6, 2015

Roberta Ann "Bobbye" Wagar Hall passed away at home on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Born in Charleston, W. Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Anna Wagar. Mrs. Hall was a retired Teacher with Richmond County Board of Education, having taught at T. W. Josey High School for 28 ½ years. She was a member of...

Jan 3, 2015

Mrs. Catherine A. Feldhaus, 91, of Aiken, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2014.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Jan 3, 2015

AIKEN, SC- MINNIE SAITZ, 96, beloved wife of the late Morton Saitz, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015.

Mrs. Saitz will be conveyed to the TJ McGowan Funeral Home, Haverstraw, New York for a graveside funeral service, Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in Cedar Park Cemetery.

The Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken,...

Jan 3, 2015

Jean Oswald, 84, of Ridge Spring, passed away Saturday, January 03, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 5, at Ridge Spring Baptist Church with interment in Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Alan McDowell, Joshua McDowell, Richard Miller, David Sawyer, Billy Rodgers and Curtis Johnson. Mrs. Oswald was born in Edgefield, SC, daughter...

Jan 2, 2015

Funeral services for Audrey Lee Quarles, 86, of Aiken, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Memorial Baptist Church, under the care of GEORGE FUNERAL HOME. Officiating will be Rev. Jimmy Sanders. Burial will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Memorials...

Jan 1, 2015

AIKEN, SC- How do you encapsulate the dash of Alice Lee Foster? October 28, 1927-January 1, 2015.

The New Year brought Alice Lee Foster the Glory of a New Life in Christ. She joins in the Glory of those preceding her: husband, Charles Wright Foster, and beloved sons Charles Gamble and Martin Wright Foster.

Alice...

Jan 1, 2015

Mattie Lake Myers, 98, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 4, at Sardis Baptist Church with interment in Furman Matthews Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Campbell officiating. Active pallbearers are David Myers, Russell Shealy, Tom Pugh, Chris Pugh, Greg Boozer and John Shealy. Mrs. Myers was born in Saluda...

Dec 31, 2014

AIKEN, SC- Dorothy E. Boltz, (92), peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at the Pepper Hill Rehab & Nursing Center in Aiken, SC

Born May 16, 1922 in Lakeland FL, Dorothy was a daughter of the late Hubert G. Sanchez and Lula Gay (Risebrook). By those who knew and loved her, she's remembered for her...

Dec 31, 2014

Norbert Joseph Denil October 22, 1934 - December 31, 2014

Norbert Joseph Denil made a peaceful transition December 31, 2014, from the effects of Alzheimer's.

Norb was a graduate of Central Catholic H.S., Green Bay, WI, receiving a scholarship to attend General Motors Institute, Flint, MI. There he completed his Masters in Mechanical Engineering while...

Dec 30, 2014

AIKEN, SC- ELEANOR FRANCES JENNINGS, 81, entered into rest Tuesday, December 30, 2014.

Born June 28, 1933 in Chicago, IL, she was the only child born to the late William and Frances O'Reilly Raveret. Mrs. Jennings received her Master's Degree from Loyola University and spent her career as an educator teaching grades K-9. She married the late...

Dec 30, 2014

Andres Lawrence Nelson Martinez, infant son, of Monetta, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 2, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with Dean Derrick officiating. Andres was born in Newnan, GA. Surviving are his mother, Kristen Niocle Nelson Martinez; brother, Jose Nelson; sister, Carme Martinez; grandmother, Robin Cortez; Aunt...

Dec 26, 2014

AIKEN, SC- Karel Sue Marshall greeted her Lord on December 26, 2014 as a result of a heart attack.

Karel (Carol with a "K") Sue Bartley was born in Chillicothe, OH on December 6, 1947, to Glen N. Bartley and Elsie A. Bartley who preceded her in death. She graduated from Chillicothe High School on June 6,...

Dec 25, 2014

Funeral services for Dewey Ennis, 72, of Aiken, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2014 at the Chapel of GEORGE FUNERAL HOME. Officiating will be Rev. Carl Hayes and Frank Shiver. Burial will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens. The family will receive at the home of Shirley and Mac.

Mr. Ennis, went to be...

Dec 24, 2014

NEW ELLENTON, SC- ROSS EDWARD PACE, 68, entered into rest Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at his residence.

Born June 14, 1946 in Middlesboro, Kentucky, Ross was a son of the late Arvil and Katie Crigger Pace. Ross was a talented Musician and possessed a giving spirit and a very keen sense of humor.

In addition...

Dec 24, 2014

AIKEN, SC- LOUISE B. CALLAS, 90, entered into rest Wednesday, December 24, 2014.

Born December 31, 1923 in Madison Country, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Toombs and Leila McCollum Berryman. In 1960, Mrs. Callas and her family moved to Aiken, SC from Anderson, SC due to Alex her husband's new employment with Owen's Corning....