Recent Obituaries

Apr 10, 2024

Caron Burns Carrigan,67, of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Mrs. Carrigan was born in Westpoint, New York, a daughter of the late Col. William C. and Arlouine Burns. She loved gardening, raising chickens and goats, and spending time with family and friends.Surviving are her husband, Sandy Burgess; sons, Rick Carrigan (Megan Quarles) and David Burgess; and step-daughter, Sandra...

Apr 9, 2024

Mr. John “Jack” David Buske, age 84, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024, at his residence in Aiken, South Carolina.

Jack was born on January 3, 1940, in West Carthage, NY a son of the late Leonard & Dorothy Boyd Buske. Jack was a retired Distribution Manager with Hess Oil Company. He was...

Apr 7, 2024

Francesca Mancino Downs, a beloved truck driver and cherished resident of Windsor, SC, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7th, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on Saturday, April 24th, 1954, in Monroe, New York, Francesca was a woman of remarkable strength and boundless love, deeply rooted in her passions and heritage.

Francesca was a devoted...

Apr 7, 2024

Robert Michael “Mike” Taylor, 70, passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones in Irmo, South Carolina. He went to join his youngest brother, Burke Taylor (who passed shortly before him, unexpectedly.)

Mike was born in Atlanta, GA. His family moved to the Columbia, SC in 1970. After high school, Mike went on...

Apr 6, 2024

Nancy Buchanan McKewen, age 79, of Graniteville, SC passed away on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, two days shy of her 80th birthday following an extended illness.

Mrs. McKewen was born on Saturday, April 8th, 1944, in Bufalo, NY a daughter of the late Hoyt Insco and Helen Hart Williams.

Nancy is survived by her loving...

Apr 5, 2024

Wilma Ristvedt Franz of Aiken, South Carolina died at home with her family on Friday, April 5, 2024. She had resided in Aiken for 52 years, moving to SC when her husband took a faculty position at USC in the Department of Education. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Judson Franz, and her parents, William and...

Apr 5, 2024

AIKEN, SC – George Frederick Brand, 78, of Aiken, SC, formerly of Louisville, KY, passed away at home on April 5, 2024, from Mesothelioma.

He was predeceased by his parents, George Sr. and Alberta Brand, and his stepson, David Goffinet. He is survived by his wife, Karen Davis Brand. When asked how long they had been married,...

Apr 5, 2024

Howard K. Raines, Sr., 89, of Leesville, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024. Born in Old Hickory, TN, he was a son of the late Leon Raines and Minnie Paul Price. Mr. Raines, a lifelong Roman Catholic, was an avid fisherman who loved his family, alongside his devout Christian beliefs. He is survived by his children, H. Kelley Raines, Jr....

Apr 4, 2024

Kurtis A. Bailey (Kurt) was born on December 3, 1978 in Trenton, Michigan to his mother, Rhonda Jean Bailey. Kurtis's family was blessed with 45 years of laughter, smiles, tears, and love. Kurtis got 45 years of enjoying life to the fullest. He enjoyed listening to music, playing pool, fishing, and cooking. Although his life was short, he left...

Apr 4, 2024

Gary Henson was born March 25, 1944 and passed away April 4, 2024. He was 80 years old.

He graduated from Advance High School, Southeast Missouri State University, University of Omaha. He was drafted by the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He married Trudy ((Knicely) Henson May 28, 1973. Gary and Trudy loved...

Apr 4, 2024

AIKEN, SC –Mrs. Nancy Joan Glace Van Pelt, 91 years young entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on April 4, 2024.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she lived in Pittsburgh, Lawrenceville, NJ and later moved to Aiken, S.C. She worked for Ketchum, McCloud & Grove an advertising agency in Pittsburgh for 4 years and for Valentine’s in Lawrenceville,...

Apr 4, 2024

Mary Jo Usher Steel, age 95, passed away at her home in Aiken, SC on April 4, 2024.

Jo was born September 16, 1928 to Joseph T. Usher and Mary Horton Usher in Elm City, North Carolina. She spent her childhood in Greensboro, NC and proudly called herself a Tarheel to the day of her death. In...

Apr 4, 2024

Tess Ashley Lawson, 30, of Monetta, departed to her place of joy and eternal rest in the presence of her Lord, on Thursday, April 4, 2024 by the angels of glory. She was born on June 3, 1993 in Smithtown, New York, the daughter of Leroy Joyner and Sheila Davis Joyner.On January, 27, 2022, Tess and Sean Ryan Lawson were united...

Apr 4, 2024

William Hartwell "Billy" Evans, 86, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024. Mr. Evans was born in Charleston, SC, a son of the late Baynard C. and Jessie Lee Mizzell Evans. He was a United States National Guard Veteran and worked at the Charleston Naval Shipyard for many years. Mr. Evans was an avid Nascar fan and loved riding...

Apr 3, 2024

Betty Jean Bowen, 70, of Leesville, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Mrs. Bowen was born in Ridge Spring, SC, a daughter of the late Jessie and Myrtle Goff Duffie. She was married to the late Richard Bowen. After retirement, Mrs. Bowen spent her days with her beloved family as a homemaker. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Fred...

Apr 3, 2024

Victoria "Vickie" Blose, 78, of Gilbert, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Mrs. Blose was born in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Murray and Stephania Orehovich Watkins. She was a very talented ceramic painter. Mrs. Blose loved animals and planting flowers. Surviving are her son, Anthony G. Blose; grandson, Aaron A. Blose; along with her sister, Kathy Watkins....

Apr 1, 2024

Mrs. Lorraine R. Linn, 100, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, April 1, 2024 at the Hills of Cumberland Village 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...

Mar 30, 2024

Dawn Marie Hall, 54, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. Mrs. Hall was born in Dubuque, Iowa, a daughter of Sue McGinnis and the late Larry McGinnis. She loved being outside, camping, riding motorcycles and feeding the animals. Most importantly she loved her family. Surviving are her fiance, JD Cockrell; children, Tanner McGinnis (fiance, Sarah Hernandez), Jeffrey Humphrey,...

Mar 29, 2024

Robert Heron Haile, Sr., 83, of Chapin, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. Mr. Haile was born in Newberry, SC, a son of the late John Gary and Hazel Louise Heron Haile. He was married to the late Mary Ruth Slice Haile. Mr. Haile was a member of Chapin Baptist Church. He was a member of the 1959 Chapin High...

Mar 28, 2024

Erin Storey Gunter, 45, of Leesville, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024. Erin was born in Columbia, SC, a daughter of Betty Quattlebaum Storey and the late Dennis Storey, Jr. She was a daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Erin could light up a room with her smile and bring joy with her laughter. She will be remembered for her beautiful...