Recent Obituaries

Aug 11, 2024

Edmund Joseph Biancarelli of Aiken, SC passed away on August 11, 2024 at the age of 77, after a courageous battle with CNS Lymphoma. He was a devoted husband of 56 years to his high school sweetheart, Ernestine.

Ed was born and raised in Scranton, PA. He completed his bachelor’s degree at Villanova University and received his...

Aug 11, 2024

Marion Hanson Williams, Age 102, formerly of Athens, Georgia, died August 11, 2024, at the home of her daughter, Krista Williams Lamar of Aiken, South Carolina.

Marion was a native of Brookings, South Dakota and grew up with a host of cousins across Eastern South Dakota, Iowa, and Southern Minnesota. Her grandfather, Anders Hanson, had immigrated from...

Aug 11, 2024

Jimmy Lee Groomes Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on Sunday, August 11th, 2024, at the age of 72 at the Medical College of Georgia.

He was born and raised in Aiken, SC on Saturday, March 8th, 1952, a son of the late Clyde E. & Eula Lee Johnson Groomes. Jimmy served his country...

Aug 11, 2024

Trannie Janette Mitchell, age 86, of Aiken, SC, passed away on Sunday, August 11th, 2024. She was born in Aiken County, SC on Saturday, July 2, 1938 to the late Jesse "Son" Cockrell and Camilla Long Cockrell. She was a member of the Aiken Shrine Club where she and her husband were very devoted. Mrs. Mitchell loved to shop, had...

Aug 11, 2024

Ollie Lee Johnson Mitchell, 86, of Batesburg, left us unexpectedly to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Born in Aiken, SC, to the late Otis Lee and Maggie Johnson, Ollie was a woman of fierce strength, endless love, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. A faithful member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church, she lived a...

Aug 9, 2024

Lowell Eugene Tripp, age 84, loving husband of 58 years to Jo Ann McCleskey Tripp and son of the late William Glen Tripp and Alpha Louise Curtis Tripp, passed away in the early morning hours of August 9, 2024, at Barclay House of Aiken.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law,...

Aug 8, 2024

Erikmar Jarquín Ojeda, de 28 años, de Graniteville, Carolina del Sur, falleció el jueves 8 de agosto de 2024.

Nacido en Oaxaca, México el 24 de noviembre de 1995, Erikmar fue un amado hijo, hermano y amigo. Le precedió en la muerte su padre, Porfirio Jarquín Lucas.

Erikmar trabajaba en la construcción y era conocido...

Aug 7, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Ronald Paul Roux died August 7, 2024.

The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy for the family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com

Aug 6, 2024

Daniel Dikun, beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at his home in Aiken, SC. Dan was 76 years old, born in Chicago, IL on Saturday, October 4, 1947.

Dan is survived by his loving wife, Linda M. Dikun (Mango). As well as his three nephews, Alexander Lyssenko of Houston, TX,...

Aug 6, 2024

Joanne E (Barnard) Silverstein, born in Elmira, NY at St Joseph Hospital on September 20, 1942, has peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, with her family at her side.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Ronald A Silverstein, of Aiken, SC. She was pre-deceased by her mother, Mary K Barnard, of Elmira,...

Aug 6, 2024

Nancy Elizabeth Keefe Martin, 70, of Lexington, SC, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Born in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Frederee Keefe, of Columbia. She is survived by her companion, Thomas Byrne, of Chicago, IL; daughters, Elizabeth "Kris" Shelley Mack (Michael), of Lexington, SC, Wendy Ballew Fitzpatrick...

Aug 5, 2024

Michael Sean Seely, 58, of Aiken, SC passed away on Monday, August 5th, 2024. He was born on Saturday, March 19th, 1966 in Bricktown, New Jersey to the late Robert Noble Seely and Patricia Ann Seely.

Michael is survived by his three children Ariel Seely, Kodie Seely, and Lydia Gonzales, all of Grand Junction, CO; two sisters,...

Aug 4, 2024

Gary Lee Dowd, 47, of Aiken, SC, passed away on Sunday, August 4th, 2024.

He was born on Tuesday, May 24th, 1977, in Williamsburg Virginia a son to the late Roy Clinton Dowd and Mary Linda Dowd (Brown).

Gary is survived by his loving wife, Jaime Leigh Dowd; his two daughters, Jadilyn Ditzler and Rozalyn...

Jul 31, 2024

Michael Whitaker, 74, of Aiken, SC, passed away on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024, at his residence following an illness.

He was born on Saturday, July 15th, 1950, in Brooklyn, NY. He worked as a Contruction Foreman and was known for his strong work ethic and kind spirit.

Michael is survived by his wife, Zorina Eletia...

Jul 31, 2024

Helen Keyko Boyce was born September 22, 1943 in Camden, NJ to Josephine and Alexander Keyko and died July 31, 2024 at Hitchcock Square in Aiken, SC surrounded by family and a dear friend after living tenaciously with cancer for over a decade.

She was preceded in death by her husband William T. Boyce, son Timothy Alexander...

Jul 31, 2024

Franklin Daniel Carter, 82, of Aiken, SC, passed away on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024, at Aiken Regional Medical Center following an illness.

Franklin was born on Friday, December 1st, 1941, in Savannah. He was an Iron Worker by occupation and dedicated many years to his craft. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother.

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Jul 29, 2024

Richard Edmund Steele, 66, of Gilbert, SC, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. Mr. Steele was born in Lexington County to Ola Mae Smith Steele and the late Edward Steele. He was a member of Ebenezer Southern Methodist Church and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Surviving are his wife of 19 years, Susan Steele; daughter, Sarah Hickman; sons,...

Jul 28, 2024

Joanne Lindsey Reisser, beloved wife of Fritz John Reisser, passed away peacefully on July 28th, 2024, at the age of 72 in her home in Aiken, SC.

Born in Pasadena, CA on October 27th, 1951, Joanne was the daughter of the late Anthony Joseph and Elizabeth Varney Birdsey Schoepf. Joanne was a compassionate individual who dedicated her...

Jul 27, 2024

Brian Clifford Faulkner, age 42, passed away from an illness July 27, 2024.

He was born on Monday, November 30th, 1981, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Brian was a beloved son and stepson of David and Susan Faulkner of Aiken. Brian was also a beloved stepson and son of Joe and Bonnie Duren of Palm Harbor,...

Jul 27, 2024

Rosa Lee Waters, 91, of Leesville, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Mrs. Waters was born in Lexington County, the daughter of the late Albert F. and Vera Shealy Swygert. She was a member of Beulah United Methodist Church. Before Mrs. Waters became ill, she enjoyed ceramics, crocheting, and going fishing.

Surviving are her husband, Clyde W. Waters; children, Debra...