Recent Obituaries

Sep 21, 2023

Albert Joseph Lockhart, 77, beloved husband of Rosalind Seigler Lockhart passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, September 21, 2023, following an extended illness.

Born in Aiken, SC on July 28, 1946, he was the son of the late Barkwell & Ruby Lee Bussell Lockhart. Mr. Lockhart was a member of St. Andrew’s Parish United Methodist...

Sep 20, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Mary Ellen Thomas, age 90, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

Mrs. Thomas was born in Blythe, GA to the late Jessie Irvin Mundy Sr. and the late Lettie Tebow Mundy. She had been a resident of Aiken, SC since 1942 and was baptized in Shiloh Springs. She grew up attending...

Sep 20, 2023

John Cleveland Hicks, 67, of Wagener, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Mr. Hicks was born in Asheville, North Carolina, a son of the late Albert Creighton Hicks, Sr. and Mary Charles Mcfee Hicks. He was a faithful man of the Lord and was a member of the NLT Apostolic Church. Mr. Hicks loved being outdoors, enjoying hunting, fishing, hog...

Sep 19, 2023

Cathy Hall Rodgers, 62, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Mrs. Rodgers was born in Aiken, SC, a daughter of the late Colon and Vaughnta Hall. She was a member of Old Samaria Baptist Church and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

Surviving are her daughters, Christy Rodgers Kennedy (Tom Pool), and Lacey Jane Rodgers;...

Sep 18, 2023

Dave was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan, on October 21, 1946, to the late Roland and Viola Peterson. Dave experienced Michigan’s brutal winters of the Upper Peninsula (UP) during his adolescence where he fell in love with the sport of skiing. Dave competed in downhill racing and ski jumping for several years after leaving the UP.

Dave...

Sep 18, 2023

James Williams Jones, Jr. PhD, 76, beloved husband of Norma Elizabeth Burns Jones, passed away suddenly at his residence in the early morning hours of Monday, September 18, 2023.

Born in Travelers Rest, SC on September 2, 1947, he was the son of the late James William and Margaret Thalia Batson Jones, Sr. Jimmy was a 1965...

Sep 15, 2023

Mrs. Carolyn Faye Moseley Cartin Posey, 82, widow of the late Charles Lindsey Posey passed away peacefully at her home on Friday morning, September 15, 2023, following a period of declining health.

Mrs. Posey was born in Aiken, SC on January 7, 1941, a daughter of the late Bradford Alexander & Dorothy Adelia Moseley. Mrs. Posey was...

Sep 15, 2023

John Thomas Icenhour, Jr, 79, of Leesville, passed away, Friday, September 15, 2023. Born in Mountain City, Tennessee, he was a son of the late John Thomas Icenhour, Sr. and Anna Mae Potter. He was the co-owner of the former Smoothy's Restaurant in Batesburg, SC. Mr. Icenhour was a welder and blacksmith by trade. He loved to go hunting and...

Sep 15, 2023

Carolyn Webb Mintz, 82, of Saluda, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023. Mrs. Mintz was born in Edgecome County, NC, a daughter of the late Milton and Raybelle Roberts Webb. She was very artistic and talented. Mrs. Mintz was an interior designer, owner and operator of C and W Custom Drapery and Upholstery. She loved being outdoors, especially gardening and...

Sep 14, 2023

James Nevins Hallman, 91, of Leesville, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Mr. Hallman was born in Savannah, GA, a son of the late William Miles and Annie Hallman. He was married to the late Lois Eargle Hallman. Mr. Hallman was a faithful member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. He loved fishing, hunting and gardening.

Surviving are his children, Philip...

Sep 14, 2023

Marbel Guadalupe Lopez, 24, of Newberry, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023. Mr. Lopez was born in Newberry, SC, a son of Jorge Lopez and Crystal Lopez. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

Surviving are his fiancé, Marilena Alvarado; mother and step-father, Crystal Lopez (Julio); father and step-mother, Jorge Lopez (Josephina); siblings, Jorge Lopez, Rigoberto Lopez, Carlos Lopez,...

Sep 13, 2023

AIKEN, SC – John Parker Edel passed away at home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

John was born on October 20th, 1937 in NYC. He grew up in Pound Ridge, NY and attended William and Mary College. He wed Jacqueline Rogers on February 17th, 1967, with whom he had three sons. They lived and reared these children...

Sep 13, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Dr. Gary Lawrence Shepard, age 69, died September 13, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert & Gloria Shepard; a daughter, Rebecca Niedziela; as his wife, Wanda Key Shepard. He is survived by his daughter, Allie Shepard; two grandchildren, Becky & Sebastian Niedziela; a brother, Scott Shepard; two stepchildren, Brandon & Justin Smith;...

Sep 10, 2023

Sonia Jaqueline Martinez Lopez, 45, of Aiken passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, following a period of declining health.

Sonia was born on June 14, 1978, in Mexico City, Mexico, a daughter of Aristeo Martinez and Maria Elena Lopez. She was a loving daughter, sister and aunt.

Surviving in addition to her parents are...

Sep 10, 2023

Delia Josephine Beavers, 84, of Chapin, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023. Mrs. Beavers was born in Houston, TX, a daughter of the late Leeland and Lenore Henson Jorgenson. She was a secretary for a law firm for 45 years. After retirement, she loved to bake cakes for Hospice patients. Mrs. Beavers was an avid gardener and loved to watch...

Sep 10, 2023

Sandra Williams Mize passed away on September 10, 2023, at the age of 80. Born in Athens, Georgia to the late Spurgeon (Spud) and Alma Inez Williams. She was the epitome of a grey-haired, southern grandma. Familiar to many as a gracious and kind woman, her generosity and love knew no bounds. Whether it was cooking a batch of her...

Sep 7, 2023

Gary L. Horvath, 77, of Aiken, SC passed away on September 7, 2023 with his wife of 48 years by his side. Gary was born in Sandusky, Ohio on July 16, 1946.

He attended Youngstown State University on a football scholarship and was drafted into the Army as soon as he graduated college. He received orders twice...

Sep 3, 2023

Breanna Renee Bell, 22, passed away September 3, 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 left by visting www.georgefuneralhomes.com.

Sep 3, 2023

Louise Cornelia Pou Kitchings, 89, of Aiken, SC entered into rest on Sunday, September 3,2023 surrounded by family and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Percy and Carrie Pou, two sisters, Margie Pou, Jean Eubanks, brother Charles Pou and husband Harold P. Kitchings.

She was born in Wagener, SC on July 20,1934, but...

Sep 3, 2023

Judith Pursley Walker, 65, of Pelion, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023. Ms. Walker was born in Hapeville, GA, a daughter of the late Franklin Cartledge, Sr. and Grace Sudith.

Surviving are her spouse of 20 years, Scott Stevens; sons, Roger Davis and Josh Gable; and stepson, Mike Gunter.

The services for Ms. Walker will be private.