Recent Obituaries

Oct 24, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Terry Lynn Copeland, a resident of Aiken, South Carolina. Terry departed this life on Thursday, October 24th, 2024, at the age of 64.

Terry was born on August 23rd, 1960, in Suffolk, Virginia.

Terry was a dedicated homemaker, spending her life nurturing and caring for her family....

Oct 24, 2024

Judy Ann Lawson, 72, of Saluda, passed away on October 24, 2024. Born on July 18, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Janie Cannon and Curtis Shumpert.

Surviving are her children, Kendal Sudduth (Andrea), and Cassie Martin (Chase); three grandchildren, Tyler Sudduth, Brooke Sudduth, and Cash Martin; a brother, Daniel Shumpert; and many extended family members. In addition to...

Oct 22, 2024

Janet Wilma Hewitt was born on September 19, 1938 in Muncie, Indiana to Leonard and Wilma Hewitt. She was the second child in a family of eleven children; six boys and five girls. She lived in multiple towns in Illinois while growing up which is where she graduated high school.

After high school, she briefly attended Ball...

Oct 20, 2024

Lars Carter Gudal Jr., aged 62, passed away on October 20, 2024, near his home in Aiken, SC. Born on January 4, 1962, Lars was a man deeply rooted in kindness and loyalty, cherishing every moment spent with his family and friends. He had a profound love for the outdoors and a passion for storytelling, often sharing tales of...

Oct 20, 2024

Daphine M. Weaver, 87, of Leesville, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024. Born in Edgefield, SC, on July 27, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Julian and Frances Adams Mitchell. Mrs. Weaver was a faithful member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church for many years. In addition to her love for gardening, Mrs. Weaver enjoyed tending to her...

Oct 19, 2024

Dr. Stephen Cooley King, retired Math Professor at USC-Aiken, died in Aiken, SC, on October 19, 2024, following a stroke. Steve was born on December 6, 1943, and grew up in Williamston, SC, the only child of the late Cooley Berry and Pholia Emerson King.

Steve often mentioned how grateful he was to Clemson University for the...

Oct 18, 2024

David Borell Boatwright, a cherished resident of Ridge Spring, South Carolina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on October 18, 2024. He was born on March 1, 1933, to the late Daniel Borell and Bessie Boatwright. Mr. Boatwright's journey spanned over 91 years, marked by love, service, and a profound dedication to his family, community, and country.

A lifelong...

Oct 16, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Charles Thomas "Tommy" Moseley left this world too soon at the age of 34, on October 16, 2024. He was born on September 4, 1991, in Aiken, South Carolina, to his loving parents, Charles Gary Moseley and Dorothy Jelliff Russell.

Tommy was a man of passion, known for his love of all things Batman...

Oct 15, 2024

Audrey Sybil Myers McIntosh, 87, of Leesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 15, 2024. She was born in Meridian, MS, on December 22, 1936, to the late Robert and Lena King Myers. Mrs. McIntosh taught Sunday School, Children's Church, and Vacation Bible School at Amick Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she was a member for...

Oct 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frederick Brian Cavanaugh, a beloved resident of Aiken, SC. Born in Augusta, Georgia, on March 26, 1982, Brian passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2024, at the age of 42.

Brian is survived by his mother, Lee Quinn Cavanaugh of Aiken, and his brother, Alexander "Alex"...

Oct 14, 2024

Larry Wayne Herron, a lifelong resident of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14th, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on Wednesday, June 3rd, 1953, in Aiken, South Carolina, Larry was a cherished member of the community and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He loved music, played guitars, and was an...

Oct 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that the Family of Luther Larry Hamm announce his passing after a valiant fight with Pancreatic Cancer.

Born September 19, 1955, he was the Son of the late Luther Moses Hamm and Mary Helen Calhoun-Hamm.

Dr. Luther Larry Hamm, known as Larry to his friends and colleagues, was an Aiken...

Oct 11, 2024

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Mary Margaret Jenkins Smith, 90, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Barclay House of Aiken, South Carolina.

Mary Margaret was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, the only daughter of the late Robert N. and Margaret Leonard Jenkins. She was a graduate of Fairmont Senior...

Oct 10, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Samuel Curtis English, age 63, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 10, 2024. Born on November 21, 1960, in Ft. Pierce, FL, Curtis was the beloved son of the late Samuel Jones English and the late Jeannette Wells English.

Curtis spent his life immersed in the beauty of...

Oct 9, 2024

Mrs. Frances Burnham, 100, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, at Trinity on Laurens following an extended illness.

Mrs. Burnham was born Vernel Frances Frye in Vass, NC in February of 1924, a daughter of the late William Hollyfield and Pauline Dowdy Frye. She graduated from Vass-Lakeview High School in 1940 and married Bill Marshburn...

Oct 7, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Pamela Cook Braswell, who entered into rest October 7, will be conducted on Friday October 11 at 11:00 am at George Funeral Home of Aiken, SC. Reverend Richard Barnard and Chaplain (Major) Daniel Braswell officiating. Interment in Southlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Oct 7, 2024

Mr. James Gomillion Sr. passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024 in Edgefield County Hospital following an 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 the family may be...

Oct 5, 2024

Victor Manuel Rodriguez, 76, of Pelion, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Mr. Rodriguez was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Higinio Rodriguez Ojeda and Petra Alejandro Rosado. He was a United States Army Veteran who loved his family dearly.

Surviving are his wife, Georgina Ouffre; children, Jacqueline E. Rodriguez Ouffre, Luz J. Rodriguez Ouffre...

Oct 4, 2024

Lola Elaine McCarty Durst, 82, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully at Wellmore in Lexington on October 4th, 2024. Born in Wagener, SC, she was the daughter of the late Opal Redd and Smith McCarty, and stepdaughter to Wilson Ouzts of Johnston. Elaine lived a life filled with love, dedication, and joy. She gracefully managed the demands of both her family...

Oct 3, 2024

Samuel Jackson Roberts, III, loving husband of Tammy Hamilton Roberts, passed away the morning of October 3, 2024, at their home.

Sam or Sammy as he was known by, was born in Aiken SC on December 22, 1954. He was the son of the late Samuel Jackson Roberts, Jr. and Audrey Moseley Roberts. He attended Aiken County...