Recent Obituaries

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...

Jan 1, 2025

Barbara Bailey Clary, 87, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully in her home on January 1, 2025. Born in Sumter, SC, she was a daughter of Woodrow W. and Gladys White Bailey of Charleston, SC. Mrs. Clary loved the Lord and her family unconditionally and always brought so much joy to their lives. Barbara grew up in Charleston, where she learned...

Jan 1, 2025

Chad E. Kneece, 51, of Batesburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Born in Aiken, SC, he was a son of the late Quitman David Kneece and Ora Lee "Tootsie" Senterfeit Kneece. Affectionately known as "Biskit," Chad was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was deeply dedicated to his work as a foreman at Carolina Infrastructures. Chad...

Dec 30, 2024

Lucille Boatwright Ridgell, 90, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. Born in Aiken County, SC, she was the daughter of the late George Boatwright and Minnie Craps Boatwright. Lucille was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Batesburg.

Lucille is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ruby Lynn Stevens (Scott) of Dundee, NY; grandchildren, Amy Stevens of Chicago, IL...

Dec 29, 2024

James "Jim” Mortimer Morrison, 91, of Aiken, SC went to the Lord on December 29, 2024.

Jim was born April 5, 1933, in Bloomfield, New Jersey, to George M. Morrison and Louise T. Morrison. He was married to Olivia Macon Morrison for 53 years and is survived by him.

Jim had spent his childhood in...

Dec 26, 2024

Tony O'Neal Crady, 85, of Leesville, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Born in Gillett, Arkansas, he was a son of the late Luther Crady and Najgy Loraine Adams. After graduating from Saratoga High School in Wilson, NC, he attended Barton College. His high school yearbook prophecy humorously predicted he would join the Air Force and never marry. Contrary...

Dec 25, 2024

Hoyt Mitchell Padgett, 75, of Batesburg, SC, passed away on December 25, 2024. Born on May 27, 1949, in Batesburg, SC, he was a son of the late Curtis Harmon and Rosa Leila Matthews Padgett. Hoyt was a proud graduate of Saluda High School and went on to serve his country with honor in the United States Army during the...