Recent Obituaries

Sep 2, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Juanita “Nita” Martin, 92, of Aiken, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at her Cumberland Village home.

Born in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Leslie Lowell Gross and the late Maxine Esther Corray.

"Nita" moved to Aiken in 1997. She was a member of St. John's...

Sep 1, 2023

Jason Alan Vasey, 64, of Aiken, passed away on September 1, 2023 at his residence following an illness.

Jason was born in Aiken, SC on December 23, 1958 a son of the late Richard Baldwin & Dorothy Ham Veasey, Sr. Scott was a retired chef having owned restuarants in Aiken and other areas.

He is...

Sep 1, 2023

Shirley Moody Reeves, 88, widow of the late Donald Neal Reeves, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, September 1, 2023, at the Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center of Aiken following an extended illness.

Mrs. Reeves was born on December 28, 1932, in Aiken, SC a daughter of the late Willie & Audrey Moody. She was retired from SRS...

Aug 31, 2023

Aiken, SC - Robert J. Sullivan, age 82, of Aiken, SC, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2023, with his devoted wife of 62 years by his side. Bob was born on June 2, 1941, in Buffalo, NY to the late George and Elizabeth (Betty) Sullivan. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn (Agnello) Sullivan; their daughter Rebecca...

Aug 28, 2023

Mrs. Cheryll Delores Raborn Seigler, 71, beloved wife of Herman Eugene Seigler passed away Monday evening, August 28, 2023 at her home following a period of declining health.

Mrs. Seigler was born in Aiken, SC on February 19, 1952, a daughter of the late Robert Edward and Mildred Hair Raborn. Mrs. Seigler was a retired manager at...

Aug 28, 2023

Our family is deeply saddened by the passing of our 96-year-old mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Mrs. Betty Joan Griffin. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Monday morning, August 28, 2023, following a period of declining health.

Betty was born in Jackson, Michigan on November 22, 1926. She was a daughter...

Aug 28, 2023

Larry Wilson Gunter,70, a devoted husband, loving father, Vietnam Veteran, and passionate patriot of Batesburg-Leesville, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of service, love, and an unwavering commitment to his country and loved ones.

Born on March 3, 1953, Larry grew up to become a man of remarkable character and dedication. After completing high school,...

Aug 26, 2023

Ronald "Ronnie" Huston Younce, 65, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023. Born in Boone, NC, he was a son of Huston H. Younce and the late Frances Evelyn Rush Younce. Ronnie was retired from the finance industry and was an avid golfer, who also had a love for music, especially playing the guitar. He was a loving father...

Aug 25, 2023

Mr. Charles D. Brown, 78, of Windsor, SC passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Aiken Regional Medical Center 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...

Aug 24, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Scott Thomas Furman, age 45, passed away at Augusta University Medical Center on August 24, 2023. Family members and clergy were by his bedside.

Scott was born May 15, 1978, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland. Scott was a graduate of McDonough High School in Charles County, Maryland and also completed courses...

Aug 23, 2023

Lloyd Darwin Carson, Jr., 84, of Gilbert, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Beulah Long Carson and Lloyd Darwin Carson, Sr. Mr. Carson was an avid golfer, a pilot, a political activist, a United States Army veteran, and also retired from Carolina Eastman after 30 years of service....

Aug 20, 2023

Jean Therese Meyer Baumhardt, 79, of Spartanburg, died Sunday, August 20, 2023. Jean was born on October 9, 1943, in Milwaukee, WI, a daughter of the late Lester and Ann Marie Weirnert Meyer. She was married to the late Robert James Baumhardt.

Jean was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. She was a resident...

Aug 20, 2023

Dean Haver Orem, Jr. passed away at Anchor Rehabilitation and Health Care Center on August 20, 2023 after a gallant 23 year battle against Parkinson’s Disease. Dean was graduated from Cassville, MO high school in the class of 1968. He gained his love for the game of golf while attending Missouri University as a member of MU’s golf team...

Aug 19, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Carol Ann Reeve, age 84, passed away August 19, 2023, at Augusta University Hospital.

Carol was born July 3, 1939 in Chicago, IL to the late Leonard and Dorothy Haubl. She had been a resident of Aiken, SC since 1961 and was the former owner and operator of Sandhill Station, a local retail gift...

Aug 19, 2023

Johnny Howard Reese, 81, beloved husband of Betty Louise Burkett Reese, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on July 29, 1942, in Aiken, SC, he was the son of the late Howard Fletcher and Maudine Emily Widener Reese. Mr. Reese was a...

Aug 19, 2023

Tracey Carlton Fincher, 53, of Saluda, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023. Born in Greenwood, SC, he was a son of Jessie Alton "Shorty" and Shirley Edwards Fincher. Tracey was a lifelong electrician and worked along side his dad at Fincher Electric. He was an avid coon hunter and was a member of the Saluda County Coon Hunter's Association and...

Aug 18, 2023

Michael Brice Garvin, 34, of Aiken, passed away in the presence of the Lord on the night of Friday, August 18, 2023. Michael was born to William Howard and Nancy Hodson Garvin on Wednesday, September 28th, 1988 in Augusta, GA. He grew up and attended school in Aiken County, where he made many lifelong friends.

With a smile and laugh...

Aug 16, 2023

Bernard (loving known as Barney) was a resident of Merrill Gardens (and finally of Oak Harbor Healthcare) in Mt. Pleasant, SC formerly of Aiken, SC and widower of the late Agnes “ Skip” Nash McGinty, passed away peacefully on August 16th 2023 following an illness.

Born in Montgomery, AL on June 25, 1932, he was the son...

Aug 16, 2023

Lorna Joan Johnson, 96, of Batesburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Mrs. Johnson was born in Hertfordshire, England, a daughter of the late Harry Walter and Edith Mary Arnold Fleckney. She was a faithful member of Eastside Baptist Church where she served as a former Sunday school teacher and was an active member of the WMU. Mrs. Johnson...

Aug 15, 2023

Mrs. Terry Lynn Aromi, 77, wife of Edward S. Aromi, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2023 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Aromi was born on October 27, 1945 in Evanston, Il, a daughter of the late Chester L. & Catherine Grace Towns. Mrs. Aromi was a retired elementary school teacher in the Catholic School...