Recent Obituaries

Aug 2, 2023

Richard Lee Hodge Sr., 78, of Leesville passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Mr. Hodge was born in Berlin, Germany. He served in the United States Army as a drill sergeant and won awards for his excellence in riffle shooting.

Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Marie Ricard Hodge; two sons, Richard Lee Hodge, Jr....

Aug 1, 2023

Cat heaven will be happy, one of their greatest supporters is arriving!

Sandra Jan Meischen entered the world without a cat on November 17, 1945, but she corrected that error as soon as she could. Aiken Elementary, Grace Academy and Aiken High made her decide on education was for her, not to teach, but to go to...

Jul 29, 2023

Noel Riedinger Johnson, 80, of Aiken, passed away on July 29, 2023 after battling Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). She is survived by her husband Daniel, his two children, and her brother Theodore Albert Riedinger. She is preceded in death by her parents Ruth and Albert Riedinger.

Born in Schenectady, NY, Noel spent time in the Adirondack mountains...

Jul 28, 2023

Louie Edward Jeffcoat, 69, of Leesville passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, July 28, 2023. Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Edmond Louie and Emma Julia Taylor Jeffcoat.

He is survived by his son, Edward Scott Jeffcoat and daughter-in-law, Valerie Hallman; grandsons, Nicholas Jeffcoat and Jason Corder (McKayla Ellis);...

Jul 27, 2023

James Michael Edwards, 57, of Gaston, SC, known lovingly by Michael, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Michael was born on March 14, 1966 in Decatur, Alabama to Mary Evelyn Edwards and the late James Franklin Edwards . He was a wonderful father, son, grandfather, and brother. Michael loved all things cars and racing. A mechanic by trade, he...

Jul 24, 2023

WARRENVILLE, SC – Michelle Leigh Deal, age 55, passed away July 24, 2023.

Michelle was born April 29, 1968, in Aiken, SC to the late Charles Aaron Matthews and the late Edith Jean Cole Hart. She enjoyed reading books and spending time with her children and family.

The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center,...

Jul 22, 2023

Jean Mary Currier, 79, beloved wife of Donald G. Currier passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday morning, July 22, 2023 following an extended illness.

Born in Yonkers, New York on April 28, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Fekety. Mrs. Currier was a retired bank teller. She was a parishioner...

Jul 21, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Angel Salas Itehua, age 49, beloved father of 6, passed away July 21st, 2023, at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Angel was born October 5, 1973, in Astacinga, Veracruz, Mexico to Ramon Salas Tecpile and Regina Itehua Sanchez. Angel had made the Aiken area his home for nearly thirty years. He was a devoted father...

Jul 18, 2023

Linda Gantt Sease, 75, of Leesville, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Mrs. Linda was born in Lexington, SC, a daughter of the late Jacob Edward and Lorene Keisler Gantt. She was a faithful member of Hulon Baptist Church. Mrs. Linda was the owner and operator of H & L Tax Services from 1973 - 2020. She worked for Lexington...

Jul 18, 2023

Marvin Hawkins Caughman, 69, of Batesburg, died Tuesday July 18, 2023. Born in Batesburg, SC, he was a son of the late Calvin Caughman and Imogene Hawkins Caughman. Marvin was the most kindhearted and caring person you could have the pleasure of knowing. He cherished the relationships with his friends and family and was always willing to help someone in...

Jul 18, 2023

Jenny Lynn Massey, 65, of Leesville, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Prisma Health Richland surrounded by her family. Mrs. Massey was born in Marion County, SC, a daughter of Gladys Richardson and the late Thomas Wesley Wallace. She was the wife of the late Joel Harris Massey. Mrs. Massey was a lady of many talents due to her...

Jul 17, 2023

Debra S. Morton, 65, of Leesville passed in glory on Monday, July 17, 2023 at her home. Born in Uhrichsville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Fay Louis and Delores Hizer Morton. She tried to stuff as much life as she could. She was a explorer of life and a artist who made so much beauty. God gifted...

Jul 16, 2023

Fresia Carolina Silva, age 85, entered into rest July 16, 2023 in the home of Carla Silva (DaSilva) and John Cammisuli in Aiken County, where she was cared for as per her request.

Fresia was born March 29, 1938 in Lima, Peru and was married January 17, 1959 to her late husband, Carlos Enrique Silva Orellana. Before...

Jul 15, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Wanda Key Shepard, age 55, passed away July 15, 2023, at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Wanda was born September 14, 1967, in Augusta, GA to the late John Martin Key Sr. and the late Shirley Young Key. She was raised and a long-time resident of New Ellenton, SC. Wanda was passionate about her job...

Jul 14, 2023

Timothy John Hall, 59, of Aiken, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born in Aiken County, the son of Donnell Franklin Hall and the late John Henry Hall. He loved fishing and going out to eat.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Tonya Hall; children, Jessica Hall and Timothy John Hall, Jr.; and sister,...

Jul 13, 2023

Fredrick William "Freddie" Brinkley, 67, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023. Freddie was born in Winston-Salem, N.C., a son of the late James William Brinkley, Jr. and Florence Nichols Brinkley. He loved riding his motorcycle, going out on a boat and fishing. Freddie will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Surviving are his wife of 25...

Jul 11, 2023

Cecil O'Neal "Neal" Hall, 67, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Neal was born in Lexington County, SC, a son of the late Colon and Vaughnta Collum Hall. He was a member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church. Neal was a wonderful husband, father and Pa. His happiness came from his family being happy, but especially his wife, Peggy....

Jul 8, 2023

Maurice Dale Mohr, 93, beloved husband of Shirley Frances Norris Mohr passed away peacefully at his home in Aiken Saturday evening, July 8, 2023.

Born in Shelby County, IN on June 19, 1930, he was the son of the late William & Mary Pyle Mohr. Mr. Mohr served his country with honor as a member of the...

Jul 7, 2023

Mrs. Helen Irene O’Dell, widow of the late Jimmy O’Dell passed away peacefully Friday morning, July 7, 2023 at the Carlyle Senior Care Center of Aiken following an extended illness.

Mrs. O’Dell was born on May 19, 1931 in Kentucky, a daughter of the late Joe Edgar & Opal Patricia Smith. She was retired from the University...

Jul 7, 2023

William Mark Bedenbaugh, 56, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023. He was born in Columbia, SC, a son of the late William Roston "Brother" and Mildred Alice Clamp Bedenbaugh. Mark was a man of many talents and passions. He was a loving father and husband, an avid outdoorsman, and a former business owner. He had a heart of gold and...