Recent Obituaries

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...

May 4, 2024

Stephen Robert Heard, 85, beloved husband of Jeannie Jennings Heard passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Aiken Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Mr. Heard was born on May 2, 1939, in Evansville, IN, a son of the late Robert Heard and Stella Fornal Heard-Pernell. He was a member of the 1957 Herrin,...

May 4, 2024

Arlene Virginia Duke, 86, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024. Mrs. Duke was born in Thurmont, MD, a daughter of the late Lee Layman and Mary Katharine Powell Layman Miller. She met her husband, James, while he was stationed at Camp David in Thurmont, MD. Their marriage led them to many duty stations including Italy and Scotland, which...

May 4, 2024

Graveside services for Ms. Donice Storey, 61, of Saluda, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Emory United Methodist Church Cemetery, 423 Emory Road, Saluda. The Rev. Ken Freeman will officiate. Milton Shealy Funeral Home is assisting the family. Donice passed away Saturday, May 4th. Born in Greenwood, SC on May 30, 1962, she was the...

Apr 30, 2024

Bradden Barry Black, 50, of Saluda, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Mr. Black was born in Abbeville, SC, a son of the late Valton Grady and Geneva Sue Berry Black. He was a member of Saluda First Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mr. Black was employed with Blanchard Machinery for 25 years and Wellington Capital Reserve for 2 years. He was...

Apr 29, 2024

AIKEN, SC – Tanika Sabrina Gomillion, age 28, passed away April 29, 2024.

Tanika was born September 28, 1995 in Aiken, SC. She enjoyed dancing, singing, and always had a smile on her face.

Tanika is survived by her daughters, My’asia Shepperd and Amari Gomillion; her parents, Tony Curtis Harris and Donna Michelle Gomillion; her...