Recent Obituaries
Lauren R. Padgett
Sep 24, 2025
Lauren Rebecca Padgett, 44, of Batesburg-Leesville, SC, passed away on September 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 4, 1981, she was the cherished daughter of Jerry and Rebecca Padgett.
Lauren will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, and a true light to everyone who knew her. She had a heart of gold and...
Johanna Virginia Gibbs
Sep 11, 2025
Johanna Virginia Gibbs, age 89, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. Johanna Gibbs was born April 29, 1936, in Aiken, SC to the late Tom Gibbs and Virginia George Gibbs. She is a 1958 graduate of the University of South Carolina. She earned a master’s degree in education from the Citadel in 1979....
Frederick Joseph Shepherd
Sep 10, 2025
Frederick Joseph “Babe” Shepherd 1939 – 2025 Frederick Joseph Shepherd, 86, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, with his beloved wife of 55 years, Jerrie, at his side, along with son Dan, daughter Terri, and dear friends Donna Horvath and LaRobyn Samuel. Born the youngest of four children to Margaret and Harry Shepherd, Babe grew...
Elouise Moak Boyleston
Sep 8, 2025
Elouise Moak Boyleston was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, September 8, 2025. She was born on October 21, 1939 to Lester S. Moak and Martha Bickley Moak in Irmo, SC. She graduated from Aiken High School in May 1957. Shortly thereafter, in July, she married the love of her life, Charles Benson Boyleston. Mrs. Boyleston dedicated her...
Minima McCaul Rust
Sep 8, 2025
Minima Lillian McCaul Rust, 82, of Leesville, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. Born in Merritt Island, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Margaret Elizabeth McCaul. Minima was a member of Charity Community Church. She found great joy in working outdoors, tending to her flower beds and garden. Minima found joy in the kitchen, where...
Cameron Blake Marlowe
Sep 8, 2025
Cameron Blake Marlowe, 31, of Ridge Spring, entered into rest on September 8, 2025. Born in Aiken, South Carolina, on July 8, 1994, he was a son of Charles Edward Jordan and Candy Marlowe Barnes. Cameron was a member of Wagener Pentecostal Church and worked for SF&E Farms. In his free time, Cameron enjoyed tattooing and found ultimate joy in...
Jerry Richardson Koon
Sep 7, 2025
Jerry Richardson Koon, 72, of Leesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Listen Clide and Amanda Caroline Koon. He was married to the late Gwen Koon. Jerry loved hunting and fishing, but nothing brought him greater joy than time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is...
Thomas Victor Malinowski
Sep 6, 2025
Thomas Victor Malinowski passed peacefully into the next life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early hours of September 6. He leaves his sweetheart and best friend, Celeste, with whom he shared 60 years of love and devotion in marriage. He also leaves his three beloved children, Lisa Kader, Richard Malinowski, and Nathan Malinowski and...
Frank Levern Maroney
Sep 6, 2025
Frank Levern Maroney, 66, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Born in Prosperity, SC, he was the son of the late James Wesley and Saluda Whittle Maroney. Frank was a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and worked as a respiratory therapist team leader. A proud Clemson Tiger, Frank especially loved football season and could...
Bonnie Stedt
Sep 5, 2025
Bonnie J. Stedt died at 2:45 o’clock on 9/5/2025 date. Her body was 81 years old. Her spirit was forever young. Originally from Southern California, Bonnie began her business management career at I Magnins in San Franciso in 1967. By the early 1970’s, Bonnie had begun career pathing up the ladder at Filene’s Department Store in Boston, Massachusetts. She was...
James Edward Ferguson
Sep 5, 2025
AIKEN, SC – James Edward Ferguson, passed away on September 5, 2025 at the age of 78. After retirement, Jim moved from Long Island, New York to Aiken. He enjoyed traveling the world and working around the farm. He is survived by his sister, Ruthmay Ferguson. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Historic...
James Perry McManus
Sep 3, 2025
James McManus, 67, of Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. Born on April 4, 1958, he was the son of James W. McManus and the late Margie McManus. James lived a life full of love, laughter, and the simple joys that meant the most to him. James was a man who found his greatest peace in...
Jeanne Rogers
Sep 2, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Jeanne Rogers, age 90, passed away September 2, 2025. The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803-649-6234).
Annette Lybrand
Sep 2, 2025
Annette Lybrand, 56, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Born in Prosperity, SC, she was the daughter of James and Phyllis Lybrand. Annette was a quiet soul who found joy in the simple things of life. She loved spending time at home, reading, and caring for her beloved cat. She is survived by her parents; brother,...
Gladys Waters Matthews
Aug 30, 2025
Gladys Waters Matthews, 91, of Batesburg, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Born in Lexington County, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Hattie Ione Orender Waters. She was married to the late Alfred B. Matthews. She was a devoted member of Sardis Baptist Church and faithfully cared for the Cleve Matthews Cemetery. She was a talented...
Alvin Malom Butler
Aug 30, 2025
Alvin Malom Butler, 84, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Self Regional Healthcare.
He was born in Saluda County on August 11, 1941 to Alvin L. and Edna Crouch Butler. He attended Saluda High School, Class of 1959, where he was on the baseball team. After high school, Al joined the US Navy in July 1959, and served at the...
Joan Mcginty
Aug 29, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joan G McGinty, 90, of Aiken, South Carolina, on August 29th, 2025. Born in Cambria, Pennsylvania, Joan was the daughter of Jane E Novak and Vincent G Orlosky. She spent most of her early life in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and over 20 years in Aiken. She was a devout...
Dennis Michael Edwards
Aug 29, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Dennis Michael Edwards, age 60, passed away August 29, 2025. The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave, SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803-649-6234).
Gwendoyln Grizzle Power
Aug 29, 2025
Gwen G. Power, 81, of Monetta, passed away on August 29, 2025, after many years of health challenges. Born on April 12, 1944, in Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie O’Rell and Gladys Williams Grizzle. Gwen spent her childhood years in Alabama and Florida before attending Miami University, where she earned her undergraduate degree. She later moved...
Wayne Matthews
Aug 28, 2025
Wayne Matthews, 55, of Saluda, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Born and raised in Saluda, he was the son of the late Virginia Proctor Autry and the grandson of the late Shelton and May Watson Proctor.
Wayne was a 1988 graduate of Wardlaw Academy. His love for flying began at an early age. At just 14, he started working...
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