Recent Obituaries

Jul 22, 2024

William “Bill” Ernest Lawless aged 75 years and died to this life on Monday, July 22, 2024 in Lexington, South Carolina. He was surrounded by his beloved wife, Kathy Kennedy Lawless, her children, Oliver Hartner and Allie McIntosh, and the caring staff of Lexington Medical Center at the time of his passing. Bill was born in Eureka, Kansas on April...

Jul 20, 2024

WILLISTON, SC - Isaias Lopez, infant son of Ernesto Lopez and Consuelo Maldonado, died July 20, 2024.

Graveside service will be Monday, August 5, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in Calvary Cemetery.

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

“Nos rompió...

Jul 19, 2024

Kenneth Lawton Adams, age 58, of Monetta, SC, passed away on Friday, July 19th, 2024, at his residence following an illness.

He was born on Tuesday, November 30th, 1965, in Anderson, South Carolina, a son of the late Kenneth Lawton & L. Beth Adams. Kenneth was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Kenneth worked as...

Jul 19, 2024

Catherine Marie Rongey Fraisse, age 68, of Aiken, SC passed away on Friday, July 19th, 2024, at Aiken Regional Medical Center following an illness.

She was born on February 15th, 1956, in Orange, Texas to the late James Raymond Rongey and Bonnie Paulinne Rongey.

Catherine was a dedicated Financial Accountant, known for her hard work...

Jul 19, 2024

Robert Franklin Petrulovich, 83, widower of the late Sarah Elaine Petrulovich, passed away on Friday, July 19th, 2024, at his residence following a brave struggle with cancer.

Mr. Petrulovich was born on Monday, January 20th, 1941, in Weirton (Hollidays Cove), West Virginia a son of the late Adam & Mary Lukovicky Petrulovich. He was a retired Vice-President...

Jul 19, 2024

William Allan "Big Bill" Plummer, 77, widower of the late Sarah Maureen Daniells Plummer, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19th, 2024, at Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center following an extended illness.

He was born on November 8th, 1946, in Portland, ME a son of the late Elmer Liberty Plummer and Mildred Nichols Plummer Axelson.

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Jul 17, 2024

David Erick Brady, age 77, of Aiken, SC, passed away peacefully the morning of Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, at home.

He was born in Ellisville, Mississippi on Tuesday, July 8th, 1947, to the late Clifton Lee Brady and Marie Erwin Brady.

David was a hard worker from an early age and made a career in...

Jul 17, 2024

Angela Deidre Collins passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Lexington Medical Center 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 29805 (803) 649-6234.

Online expressions of sympathy for the family may be left...

Jul 13, 2024

Beth Elaine Wallick, 78, was called home by our Lord on July 13, 2024, wrapped in the love of family at her Columbia residence, with her husband of 57 years, Michael Wayne Wallick, beside her. She was born to Valeria (Sponseller) and William Thomas in Van Wert, Ohio, and was preceded in death by her sister, Ann Alexander; Ann's...

Jul 13, 2024

Linda Margaret Kneece, 82, of Monetta and wife of Wheeler Kneece, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024. Born in Aiken County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Troy and Katie Boatwright Hall. Mrs. Kneece loved to paint and can vegetables from the garden. She was a long time member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church, where she served in...

Jul 12, 2024

NEW ELLENTON, SC – Gary Charles Nimmons, age 73, passed away July 12, 2024.

Gary was born June 30, 1951, to the late Albert David Nimmons and the late Helen Wright Nimmons. He was a resident of the area for over forty years. Gary was passionate about anything to do with antique cars from car shows, driving,...

Jul 12, 2024

Larry Roger Sellards, 75, of Pelion, SC, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at Lexington Medical Center. Born in Pedro, OH, he was a son of the late William E. and Hazel Johnson Sellards. He was a U.S. Army Combat Veteran, having served during the Vietnam Era, and was a Purple Heart Recipient. Mr. Sellards was known for his good...

Jul 9, 2024

Roger Paul Anderson

1939 – 2024

Miss you, Miss You, Miss You. Every thing I do sings the song of you. How can it be that in this world filled with billions of living things, the loss of just one can create an emptiness so vast it can only be filled by eternity. At Roger’s...

Jul 9, 2024

Elizabeth "Ann" Hallman Powell, 79, of Batesburg, SC, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024, at her home. Born in Aiken County on July 26, 1944, she was a daughter to the late Graham and Queenie Waters Hallman. Mrs. Powell was a faithful member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church, where she was a devoted Christian and was known as everyone's...

Jul 8, 2024

Chadd Matthew Ryan, 47, of Batesburg, SC, passed away on July 8, 2024. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on October 15, 1976, he was the son of Loretta Roberts Ryan and the late Keith Richard Ryan. Chadd enjoyed tinkering with small engines and was known to fix anything. He was also a truck driver for many years.

In addition to his...

Jul 7, 2024

Robert Steven Rogers, 77, of Leesville passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Born in Ward, SC, he was a son of the late Harold and Connie Wood Rogers. Mr. Rogers loved anything outdoors especially gardening. He also loved fishing and enjoyed building things. Mr. Rogers loved his family as well as his fur babies. Surviving are his wife of...

Jul 6, 2024

Allan Eugene Bates, 69, of West Columbia, passed away on July 6, 2024. Born in Columbia, SC on March 6, 1956 to the late Gene and Faye Carroll Bates. He was a graduate of Irmo High School where he was involved in football. Allan started working on cars as a teenager and worked alongside his dad for a while in...

Jul 5, 2024

Lisa Annette Steele, 62, of Batesburg, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024. Born on June 16, 1962, in Newberry, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Darrell and Nadine Bedenbaugh Padgett. Lisa was a devoted homemaker who found joy in gardening and surrounding herself with beautiful flowers. She enjoyed her trips to the mountains and had a passion for...

Jul 4, 2024

AIKEN, SC – Eric Stephen Ben, age 61, passed away July 4, 2024.

Eric was born December 14, 1962 in Louisville, KY to the late Raymond and Jane Ben. He received his undergraduate degree in Oceanography from the College of Charleston and his Masters Degree in Counseling from Augusta College. He made Aiken as his home since...

Jul 3, 2024

Delores Mae Sankey, beloved resident of New Ellenton, SC, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024, at the age of 94.

Born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on Friday, September 13th, 1929, Delores was the daughter of the late George and Blanche Lockhart Welsch, Sr. She dedicated her life as a loving housewife and caretaker...