Recent Obituaries

May 26, 2024

AIKEN, SC – E. Thomas Cunningham III, 76, of Aiken, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on May 26, 2024. His legacy is carried on by his three sons, Tom IV, Sean, and Chirstopher Cunningham and his seven grandchildren. He was born in Chicago, IL and raised in Park Ridge, IL with his siblings Michael, Denise, Janice,...

May 25, 2024

AIKEN, SC – David Macias, age 85, passed away May 25, 2024.

David was born October 23, 1938, in El Paso, TX to the late Moises and Emma Macias. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of El Paso in Social Sciences and his Masters degree from George Washington University in Business Administration. He...

May 22, 2024

After fighting the effects of a stroke in 2015, our sweet Mom, Dorinda Mae Polatty Tardiff, received her wings and went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 22, 2024. She was 74 years young. Born in Saluda County on March 30, 1950 to the late Theodore and Mattie Johnson Polatty, she helped raise five of her six...

May 21, 2024

Marjorie Arlene “Margie” Stanley Winsor, widow of the late Roger Harold Winsor passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2024, at Aiken Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Margie was born on February 15, 1946, in Ashland Kentucky, a daughter of the late Douglas & Mary Sparks Stanley. She retired as a Branch Office Manager from...

May 20, 2024

Deborah Gail Bulfinch, 72, of Aiken, SC passed away on Monday, May 20th, 2024.

She was born on March 25th, 1952 in Bamberg, SC, the daughter of the late Carl and Connie Cooper. Deborah was a retired IT Computer Technician.

Deborah is survived by her loving husband, Colin L Bulfinch of Aiken, SC; 2 sons,...

May 19, 2024

Jeannette A. Strunck, of Lexington, passed into the loving arms of her Savior at the age of 95 years old on May 19, 2024. Born on July 5, 1928 in Cedar Knolls, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Jeannette Nee Hulebug Ayers. On October 6, 1956, she married the love of her life, Arthur H. Strunk...

May 18, 2024

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, Mary Norris Bedenbaugh, 86, of Saluda, went home to the Lord she loved and so faithfully served.A lifelong resident of Saluda County, Mary was the daughter of the late Myrtis Calk (L.D.) and “Bo” Norris. She was married to the late Keith Bedenbaugh, Sr. Mary was one of the last two surviving original charter members...

May 16, 2024

Stephen James Bryson, 70, passed away on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, on his 70th birthday in Pleasant View Nursing Home in Metter, Ga following an extended illness.

Steven was born in Aiken on Sunday May 16th, 1954, the son of the late James Willard Bryson and Margaret Verona Moon Bryson.

Stephen was a dedicated and...

May 16, 2024

Allyson Leah Bantz, 52, of Batesburg, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024.  Born in Winnsboro, South Carolina, on July 19, 1971, she was a daughter of the late Allen Laverne Boulware and Alice Faye Easler Maddox. Mrs. Bantz exemplified the true essence of motherhood, dedicating her life to her children and prioritizing their needs above her own. Her dream...

May 14, 2024

AIKEN, SC – Elizabeth Claire Davis Royal, age 85, passed away May 14, 2024.

Betty, as she was affectionately known, was born August 12, 1938, in Gracewood, GA to the late Marvin and Evelyn Tucker Davis. Betty lived altogether in the Aiken, SC for about 45 years and Charleston for 12 years. She was extremely creative and...

May 14, 2024

Glenora Heath Fulmer, 80, beloved wife, mother, sister, and granny, passed away on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 following an extended illness.

Mrs. Fulmer was born in Warrenville, SC on July 18, 1943, a daughter of the late Stanford White & Connie Mae Lee Franklin Heath. Glenora dedicated her life to being a homemaker, an amazing cook, and...

May 12, 2024

It is with great sadness and deep sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Jason Roberts. This is a completely unexpected loss, and our family is devastated by this passing.Jason was born on December 5th, 1970, to the late Jacqueline Stillinger and Benjamin Roberts Jr. Mr. Roberts was a bright spark of energy from the very beginning. He is...

May 9, 2024

In Loving Memory

Nina Lake Webster

February 21st, 1934- May 9th, 2024

NEW ELLENTON, SC - Nina Lake Webster, age 90, entered into rest surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, May 9th, 2024.

Nina was born February 21st, 1934 in Lodge SC and raised in Adams Run, but...

May 9, 2024

Walter Ronnie Hoffman, 70, of Hartsville, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.  Born on November 8, 1953, he was a son of the late Edith Elizabeth Hoffman.  For many years, Ronnie was homebound after an automobile accident at a young age.  During this time, Ronnie was blessed to be cared for by his mother until...

May 8, 2024

AIKEN, SC – Marc John Dahlquist, age 84, passed away peacefully May 8, 2024. He was born March 5, 1940.

Marc is survived by his wife, Donna; his sons, Brent (Chris), Marc Allen, and Mike; grandchildren, Mackenize, Spencer, Lathen, and Brooklyn; and his sister, Joan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Ralph & Hazel...

May 8, 2024

GLOVERVILLE, SC - Lorez Priester, age 71, passed away May 8, 2024.

Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., May 16, 2024, at Ashley Grove Baptist Church, 323 Ahsley Grove Rd., Aiken, SC.

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

Expressions of sympathy...

May 7, 2024

Jane Harris Anderson, 75, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Born in Saluda County on June 3, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Beatrice Rowe Harris. Mrs. Anderson loved to cook for everyone and was the owner/operator of the Circle Diner for many years. She also loved to garden and tend to flowers.Surviving are...

May 6, 2024

Steven Howard Delf, age 69, of Aiken, SC, passed away on Monday, May 6th, 2024.

Mr. Delf was born on July 4th, 1954 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late Charles Sterling Delf and Jean Marie Delf.

Steven is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Merida Louise Duckworth Delf, his son and daughter-in-law,...

May 6, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Peggy Renee Cook Eaves, age 64, passed away May 6, 2024.

Peggy was born April 26, 1960, and was a lifelong resident of Aiken County, having been raised in New Ellenton. She was a 1978 graduate of Aiken High School. She worked at SRS until becoming a stay-at-home mother, and then along with her...

May 5, 2024

Lois Fulmer Smith, 93, of Batesburg passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Born in Aiken County on September 3, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Noah and Addie Bell Thornton Fulmer. Mrs. Smith enjoyed traveling to the mountains and loved to shop especially at Hamrick's. She was a member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith was...