Recent Obituaries

Aug 24, 2024

Hilmar Franc Wieczorek, age 95, of Beech Island, SC, passed away peacefully on August 24th, 2024, at his residence after a long and prosperous life.

He was born on July 9th, 1929, in Zwickau, Germany a son of the late August Josef & Johanna Elly Chemnitzer Wieczorek. Hilmar was a skilled butcher by trade and took great...

Aug 22, 2024

Beverly Ann Serpone, age 71, passed away on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024, at the Oaks in Aiken following an extended illness.

She was born on Sunday, December 28th, 1952, in Charlerio, Pennsylvania to her late parents, Stanley Charles Gillen and Lorraine Adeline Filoni Gillen. Beverly dedicated 35 years of her life to her occupation as a teacher...

Aug 22, 2024

AIKEN, SC – Debra Jean Barefoot, age 64, passed away August 22, 2024 at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta, GA.

Debra was born June 2, 1960 to the late Raymond Curtis Riddle and the late Janie Louise Berry Riddle. She had been a resident of the area since 1998.

Survivors include her children, Belinda Jean Sides,...

Aug 21, 2024

Timothy A Fitzpatrick, age 75, passed away peacefully August 21, 2024 after a brief illness. Beloved husband of 55 years to Terri (Sullivan). Loving father to Kelly Thorp (Edward) and doting Papa to his granddaughters Regan and Ryan. Brother to Mike (Sherry), Dan (Nancy) and Jerry (Janet). He is also survived by 33 nieces and nephews and 56 great...

Aug 20, 2024

Joseph William Ulreich, beloved husband of Lynne Avilla Ulreich, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday evening, August 20, 2024, at the age of 82 following a brief struggle with brain cancer.

Joseph was born on December 30th, 1941, in Chicago Heights, Illinois to the late John George and Edith Lantham Ulreich. Mr. Ulreich was a...

Aug 20, 2024

Darrell "DW" William Padgett, 82, of Leesville, SC, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Born on September 24, 1941, in Saluda County, SC, he was a son of the late Oscar and Seth Padgett. Darrell worked as a mechanic for over 40 years and also ran a sawmill and paving company for many years. Darrell had a soft spot...

Aug 20, 2024

Lucy Lawson Temples, 82, of Batesburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She was born in Leesville, SC, a daughter of the late William and Girlie Mae Rowe Lawson. Mrs. Lucy was married to the late Verbe Temples. She was a member of Hulon Baptist Church and enjoyed "loafing" and shopping. Mrs. Lucy had an unwavering love for her...

Aug 18, 2024

Mr. John Augustus Thompson, Jr. passed into the eternal kingdom of Heaven on August 1, 2024. Mr. Thompson was born in Long Branch, New Jersey. He lived and resided in Wall Township for most of his life. He was also a resident of West Palm Beach Florida, and Aiken, South Carolina. He and his beloved wife-built homes in Howell...

Aug 17, 2024

Tommie Louis Welch Sr., 72, of Windsor, SC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17th, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on Tuesday, October 9th, 1951, in Augusta, Georgia, a son of the late Louis Harmon & Pearl Turner Welch. Mr. Welch lived most of his life in the Aiken Community. Tommie was a retired machinist...

Aug 17, 2024

Danny Oral Proffitt, 78, of Pelion, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Born in Glasgow, KY, he was the son of the late Oral Thomas Proffitt and Iva Lou Emberton Proffitt. Mr. Proffitt was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Shaw Proffitt; three children, Danny Neal Proffitt (Lori),...

Aug 16, 2024

Dean Craps, 63, of Leesville, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at his home. Mr. Craps was born in Prosperity, SC, a son of the late Drayton and Alden Hurt Craps. He attended Calvary Chapel of Lexington. Mr. Craps spent a number of years working as a mechanic for Cromleys Inc. in Saluda. He loved the great outdoors, especially...

Aug 15, 2024

Austin Brooks Akins, beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away on Thursday, August 15th, 2024, in New Ellenton, SC at the age of 42.

He was born on Tuesday, September 22nd, 1981, in Statesboro, GA. Austin's passion for fitness led him to a career as owner and operator of CrossFit 706 in Martinez, GA. He also bravely...

Aug 14, 2024

Patricia Ann Stinson, 61, of Leesville, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at her home. Born in Plant City, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Fred Poore and Camil Roseann Reibsome. Mrs. Stinson loved knitting, sewing, and animals. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Ricky R. Stinson; daughter, April...

Aug 13, 2024

JACKSON, SC - Sharon Weishuhn passed away peacefully at her residence in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

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 symapthy for the...

Aug 12, 2024

Ollie Frederick Salter, Jr, 58, of Batesburg, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024. Mr. Salter was born in Prosperity, SC, a son of Ollie Frederick Salter, Sr. and Myrtle Hallman Salter. He was a member of Worship Fellowship Church of God and loved the Lord. Being outside was Mr. Salter's favorite pastime, enjoying hunting, fishing, riding four-wheelers and horses....

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...