Recent Obituaries

Nov 18, 2023

John Frederick Kattenburg of Columbia, passed away on November 18, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born in New Haven, CT on June 13, 1948. John was the son of the late Dr. Paul M. Kattenburg and Mary Louise Clark Kattenburg of Columbia, SC. As a child, John traveled the world with his mother, father, and four siblings,...

Nov 17, 2023

Mrs. Eleanor Delaina Null, 82, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, November 17, 2023, following a sudden illness.

Mrs. Null was born on June 19, 1941, in Charleston, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Andrew & Inez Phillips Mays. Mrs. Null was a beloved mother, grandmother and sister.

Surviving include her daughter...

Nov 17, 2023

Mrs. Brenda Barnett Rowland, 78, beloved wife of Bernard Rowland was ushered into the presence of her Savior on Friday afternoon, November 17, 2023, following an extended illness which she endured with courage and dignity. She is now free from pain and in the presence of her Savior.

Brenda was born on January 27, 1945, in Christiansburg,...

Nov 16, 2023

Christine Marie Stokes, 49, of Aiken, SC, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Aiken Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.

Christine, known to all as Tina, was born on April 24, 1974 in Fort Bragg, NC, daughter of the late Arthur Charles Henning and of Mary Colleen Henning of KS. She was a home maker...

Nov 14, 2023

Mrs. Susan Earl Ganus, 72, passed away November 14, 2023 due to complications from diabetes.

Mrs. Ganus was born on June 1, 1951 in Augusta, GA a daughter of the late Johnnie C & Mary Thomas Ganus. She was a retired machine opreator with Kimberly Clark.

Suviving include her daughter, Nancy M. Richardson of North...

Nov 14, 2023

Faye West Powell, 91, of Ridge Spring, SC, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023. She was born on October 29, 1932 in Newberry, SC, and was a daughter of the late Julian A. and Leila Brooks West. She was the third of six children. Faye was a graduate of Hollywood High School and Winthrop College and taught elementary school...

Nov 11, 2023

Elmer Ray Rodgers, 92, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023. Born on February 6, 1931 in Lexington County, he was the eldest son of the late Benjamin Frank and Ruth Corley Rodgers. Ray was married to the late Betty Jean Hartley Rodgers for 67 years, until her death in 2017. He was a member of Samaria Baptist Church...

Nov 9, 2023

Robert Anthony "Tony" Heslewood, 63, of Gilbert, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. Mr. Tony was born in Spartanburg, SC, a son of the late Arthur "Jack" and Myrtle "Debbie" Lawrimore Heslewood. After being a multisport athlete at Gilbert High School, he went on to coach little league football. Tony was avid outdoorsman, loved fishing and spending time in the...

Nov 9, 2023

Lefkios “Lefty” Evandrou, 78, of Lexington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Lefty was born on March 20, 1945 in Cyprus, to the late Christoforos Evandrou and Maritsa Alexandrou Evandrou. He was the owner and operator of several restaurants and bars in New York throughout his life and loved spending his free time in the casino. Lefty enjoyed...

Nov 8, 2023

Sally D. Loomis, 94, of Columbia, SC passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. She was born August 20, 1929 in Williamson, WV to her parents Whitney and Ruby Damron. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George Loomis; daughter Sheila Nabil; and first husband Calvin P. Wright.

Nov 8, 2023

Karen Lynne Thorsen passed away on Nov 8, 2023 after battling cancer for 8 months. Karen was born on April 20, 1964 in Illinois. She is survived by her spouse, Mary Elizabeth Belk. Her parents, Ernest and Linda Thorsen preceded her in death.

Karen grew up in Illinois, Arizona, and California. She graduated from Gilroy High School...

Nov 4, 2023

Anthony Gerbasi passed away peacefully at his residence in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 4, 2023.

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 family may be...

Nov 3, 2023

William Young passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at Roper St. Francis Berkley Hospital 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 for the family may be left...

Nov 3, 2023

Robert Evans Stone, 96, of Batesburg, passed away on November 3, 2023. Mr. Stone was born in Batesburg, to the late Ellie Collum and Andrew Evans Stone. Mr. Stone was the owner and operator of the Leesville Cleaners and was a proud WWII U.S. Army veteran.

Surviving are his daughters, Carolyn Hurt (Phil) of Saluda, and Lesa Sox (Marty) of Cayce;...

Oct 31, 2023

Mrs. Sophie Victoria Rados, 95, widow of the late Henry Rados, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, October 31, 2023, at the Benton House of Aiken following an extended illness.

Mrs. Rados was born on April 30, 1928, in Chicago, IL, a daughter of the late Adolph & Karolina Charchut Slenczka. Mrs. Rados was a parishioner of...

Oct 30, 2023

Stewart Michael Bestwick, SFC US Army (Ret.), 75, beloved husband of Marjorie Gayle Bradford Bestwick passed away Monday evening, October 30, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness.

SFC Bestwick was born on April 28, 1948, in Oak Park, IL a son of the late Lester & Lorraine Machnik Bestwick. SFC Bestwick was retired from the...

Oct 28, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Jesse Samuel Eaves, age 33, passed away October 28, 2023.

Jesse was born July 13, 1990, in Aiken, SC to Peggy Cook Eaves and the late Frampton Lawton Eaves III. Jesse was a life-long area resident and attended Pine View Baptist Church. He enjoyed basketball, hanging out with his friends, and spending time with...

Oct 24, 2023

Mrs. Elna Ruth Weber Conkelton, 91, widow of the late Henry Worster Conkelton, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday evening, October 19, 2023, following an extended illness. Friends will remember that she was always ready with a smile, a joke, and a recipe.

Mrs. Conkelton was born on May 24, 1932, in Teaneck, New Jersey,...

Oct 24, 2023

Shirley Frances Mohr, 87, beloved wife of 70 years to the late Maurice Dale Mohr, passed away October 24, 2023.

Born in Green Cove Springs, FL, on February 10, 1936, she was the eldest of eleven children of the late Harold and Elizabeth Norris. Mrs. Mohr met her future husband when she was 17 years old. He...

Oct 22, 2023

Lois Ann (Beechwood) Sommers, 84, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023. She was an avid horsewoman who owned, trained and raced Thoroughbreds in the Northeast for many years. She was born in New York City, and raised in New Jersey, one of five children of John Jacob and Helen (Keras) Beechwood. Her and her late husband, David Ross...