Recent Obituaries

Aug 14, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Joseph Richard Kupcha, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 14, 2023.

Joseph was born February 26, 1946, in Perth Amboy, NJ to the late Joseph Richard Kupcha Jr. and the late Estelle Kupcha. He received his bachelor’s degree from Paterson State College, NJ, in 1967 and Master of Education from...

Aug 13, 2023

Mrs. Doris Jean Best Foster, 76, beloved wife of James S. Foster, passed away peacefully at her residence in Graniteville, Sunday morning, August 13, 2023, following an illness.

Mrs. Foster was born on February 4, 1947, in Aberdeen, MS, a daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy Jean Burleson Best. Mrs. Foster was a retired Dietician Manager...

Aug 13, 2023

Mark Reid Miller, 76, passed away quietly in his home in Aiken, SC, on August 13, 2023.

Mark was born July 15, 1947 to Pearl Bauer and Wilbur Oscar Miller, Jr. in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Along with his twin brother Steve and older sister Beverly, the family lived near a variety of army bases in Detroit,...

Aug 13, 2023

Stacy O'Neil Birchmore, Jr., 79, of Gilbert, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Emory Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Birchmore was born on February 22, 1944 to the late Stacy O'Neil Birchmore, Sr. and Angie Timmons Birchmore. He was self employed for many years working in the trucking and restaurant industries. Mr. Birchmore had a loved for antique...

Aug 12, 2023

Mrs. Martha K. Welshans, 103, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 12, 2023 at Trinity on Laurens.

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...

Aug 11, 2023

Mrs. Lois Gayle Walker, 87, beloved wife of Col. Roy Alan Walker, Sr. US Air Force (RET.) passed away unexpectantly at her home on Friday morning, August 11, 2023.

Born on May 4, 1936 in Tarentum, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl Frederick & Mabel Shearer Hill. Mrs. Walker was a retired registered nurse....

Aug 11, 2023

Dennis Lane Smiley, 71, of Greenwood Shores, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his family on August 11, 2023. He was a son of the late Travis Smiley and Polly Whelchel Smiley Bell. Dennis was passionate about sharing the word of God with everyone around him. He also enjoyed fishing, going to flea markets, and doing...

Aug 10, 2023

Colonel Foster N. Dickson, USAF Ret. passed away August 10, 2023, at Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta, Ga. He was a resident of Aiken, SC.

Colonel Dickson was born in Winter Garden, FL and graduated from Austin High School, Austin, TX. He attended the University of Florida until he entered the United States Air Force Aviation Cadet...

Aug 8, 2023

Pamela Fulmer Burkett, 63, of Saluda, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Mrs. Burkett was born in Greenwood, SC, a daughter of the late Walter Mark "W.M." and Carolyn Whittle Fulmer.

Surviving are her children, Walter Bryan Bedenbaugh (Tracey), Kelle Nicole Bedenbaugh, and Brett Allen Burkett; and a granddaughter, Delaney Bedenbaugh.

Aug 7, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Lt. Col. John Edward Lahr, US Army (Ret.), age 83, passed away peacefully, August 7, 2023.

John was born February 3, 1940, in Waterbury, Connecticut to the late John Henry Lahr and the late Lillian Adams Lahr. He graduated from Watertown High School where he was a highly sought after pitcher on the baseball...

Aug 7, 2023

Marvin Richard Collum, 76, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. Mr. Collum was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late Julius Carlee and Edith Warren Collum. He was a faithful member of Saluda First Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served for 16 years as a deacon and elder. Mr. Collum retired from Greenwood Mills "Adams Plant"...

Aug 7, 2023

Kenneth Raymond Wolters, 72, of Lexington, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. Mr. Kenneth was born in Fairchild, WA, a son of the late Albert Wolters and Margaret Laing. Mr. Wolters was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Surviving are his wife of 26 years, Gail Wolters; sons, Chris Wolters (Edna), and Christopher Mikel Minor;...

Aug 6, 2023

Henry J. Riddlehoover, 98, of Monetta, died Sunday, August 6, 2023. Born in Ridge Spring, SC, he was the son of the late Henry and Lona Hallman Riddlehoover. Mr. Riddlehoover was a former plant manager of Hartwell Industries of Batesburg. Upon his retirement he enjoyed farming especially his pecan orchard. A gentleman of faith, Mr. Riddlehoover was a long time...

Aug 5, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ms. Barbara Rose Marian Pisano on August 5 2023, at the age of 82 at NHC Rehab in North Augusta, SC. She was a lifelong resident of Newburgh, New York and three years ago moved to Aiken, SC to be close to her daughters.

Ms. Pisano...

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,...