Recent Obituaries

Jan 25, 2024

Sandra Pereira Durst, 59, of Chapin, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Born in Camden, SC on January 17, 1965, she was a daughter of Barbara Watkins Pereira and the late Ernest A. Pereira, III. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church for more than 40 years, where she served in many capacities. Sandra touched the lives...

Jan 22, 2024

William Johnny Rodgers, 78, of Ward, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. Mr. Rodgers was a son of the late John Luther and Leila Storey. He loved riding around and loafing in town. He is survived by his son, William David Rodgers; siblings, Annie Ruth Stacher and Jerry Rodgers (Vickie); along with many extended family members. In addition to...

Jan 22, 2024

Russell Landon Icenhour, Sr., 54, of Leesville passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, following a brief illness. Born in Chester, PA, he was a son of JoAnn Julius and the late John T. Icenhour, Jr. Russell was the owner and former distributor of Pepperidge Farm Bread in the Lexington area where he was well known. He loved searching for...

Jan 16, 2024

Mrs. Bessie Hankinson Permenter, 98, of Lexington SC passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of January 16, 2024, at the Agape House of Lexington following an extended illness.

Mrs. Permenter was born on October 28, 1925, in Aiken, SC a daughter of the late Paul McCreary Hankinson, Jr. & Pearle Price Hankinson. Mrs. Permenter retired...

Jan 14, 2024

AIKEN, SC – Dr. John “Jack” G. Simon, went to be with his Lord on January 14, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a life-long Christian and loved to witness his faith. He held several leadership positions at Holy Cross Lutheran and Hope Lutheran, Idaho Falls, ID and later both at St. John’s United...

Jan 14, 2024

Nathan Adrian Morales, 29, of Aiken, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at his residence.

Nathan was born on June 22, 1994, in North Hollywood, CA., a son of Araceli Morales. Nathan was of the Catholic faith. He was employed with Southwood Realty.

Surviving include his mother, Araceli Morales, Mother, of Santa Maria, CA....

Jan 14, 2024

Derek Allen Caldwell, 39, of Martinsburg, West Virginia passed away on January 14, 2024, at the Columbia VA Health Care System.

Born on May 28, 1984, in Winchester, Virginia, he was the son of the late Julian Allen Caldwell and Patrice Ellis Boltz. Derek was a truck driver who loved traveling the road. He was a loving...

Jan 14, 2024

Dianne Griffin Jeffcoat, 66, of Leesville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Mrs. Jeffcoat was born in Sumter, SC, a daughter of the late Allen and Juanita Charles Griffin. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Sumter, SC. Her children and grandkids were her life. Mrs. Jeffcoat loved to bake, cook, go camping, and...

Jan 13, 2024

James (Jim) Louis Jordy, 87, of Aiken, SC and Mt. Lebanon, PA, died in Fort Pierce, FL, on January 13, 2024, with family members by his side. Jim lived a long and productive life, and he leaves an enduring legacy – in his children and grandchildren, in the hundreds of students he taught and players he coached, in all...

Jan 12, 2024

Kathleen DeWilder Biel, 70, beloved wife of Edward Michael Biel, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Aiken Regional Medical Center following a short illness.

Mrs. Biel was born on November 21, 1953, in Battle Creek, MI, a daughter of the late Arthur & Mildred Kolvoord DeWilder. Kathleen was a retired Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She...

Jan 10, 2024

Beverly Ann Mincey, 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 10, 2024 surrounded by her family at the Hospice House of the Piedmont in Greenwood, SC. She felt nothing but love and peace as her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ took her hand and led her home. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at Lebanon Presbyterian Church in...

Jan 10, 2024

James Alfred Grimsley, 90, of Leesville, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Mr. Grimsley was born in Fairmont, NC, a son of the late Robert and Hattie Barnhill Grimsley. He was an United States Army Veteran. Mr. Grimsley loved his puppies, Maia and Sissy and his family. He was an avid Clemson Tiger Football and Carolina Panthers fan. Mr. Grimsley...

Jan 9, 2024

Swint Edward “Porky” Bradberry, Jr., 78, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Brookhaven Dr. in the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

Porky was a life long native of Aiken, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Swinton Edward Bradberry Sr. & Elizabeth Emmer Bradberry. “Porky" was an esteemed figure in Aiken...

Jan 9, 2024

John Mark Pullen, 77, of Aiken passed away on January 9, 2024. He was son of the late Stanley and Rita Pullen. John was a proud Navy Submarine Veteran (USS Simon Bolivar). He later went on to retire from the U.S. Department of Energy as a Nuclear Safety Engineer.

John was an avid reader, lover of history, meticulous storyteller, and Master...

Jan 8, 2024

Karen Alice Clark, 56, of Pelion, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. Mrs. Clark was the daughter of Belton Decater Clark and Linell Sue Gantt. She was a member of Old Samaria Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Tiffany Clark; son, Shawn Clark; and grandchildren, Logan McCormick, Heaven Peterson, and Dean Dougherty. Also...

Jan 7, 2024

Thomas Gregory Smith, Sr., 74, beloved husband of Marlene Fears-Smith passed away on Sunday afternoon, January 7, 2024, at his residence following an illness.

Born in Buffalo, New York on March 24, 1949, he was the son of the late Thomas James Smith, Sr. & Lillian Turner Taylor. Mr. Smith was a retired Coach Driver. He was...

Jan 7, 2024

Robert Otis Crouch, 80, of Leesville, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Born in Saluda County, he was a son of the late Otis Odell and Ethel May Mills Crouch. Mr. Crouch retired as a locksmith from the University of South Carolina after 40 years of service. He was a volunteer fireman for the Circle...

Jan 5, 2024

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Infant Baby Gabriella Anahi Contreras Vazquez passed away January 5, 2024 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, SC.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, January 12, 2024 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, North Augusta, SC, with Father Anthony as Celebrant. Viewing will be one hour prior to the service....

Jan 4, 2024

James F. Neff, 94, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Wellstar MCG Health in Augusta following an extended illness.

Funeral 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 for the...

Jan 4, 2024

Martin J. “Marty” Fenton, 68, beloved husband of Deborah J. (Mango) Fenton, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at his home after an extended illness.

Marty was born on January 30, 1955 in Chicago, IL to the late Francis Fenton and Mary (Williams) Fenton. Marty was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. While in...