Recent Obituaries

May 14, 2023

Mrs. Carol Jane Landgrebe Vaughters, 78, beloved wife of Dr. Ray Bauer Vaughters, Jr., passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Jane was born on May 31, 1944, in Evansville, Indiana to the late Vera and Harold Landgrebe. She spent her formative years in San Antonio, Texas before attending Southern Methodist University. While at SMU she was...

May 13, 2023

Our beloved Mama, Joyce Corley Buzhardt, 92, of Batesburg passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Troy Winton “TW” Buzhardt. Mama was born on October 20, 1930, in the Sardis Community of Saluda County. She was the daughter of the late F. Elmer and Juanita Addy Corley. Mama lived a very...

May 12, 2023

Edward Richard Stefanko, Jr., 81, beloved husband of Stella Marie Kerr Stefanko passed away suddenly in his sleep in the early morning hours of Friday, May 12, 2023.

Born in Pennsylvania on June 12, 1941, he was the son of the late Edward Richard & Irene Fern Leghart Stefanko. Mr. Stefanko was a proud United State American...

May 10, 2023

Mary Dassau, 71, of North Augusta, SC passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday morning, May 10, 2023 with her sister at her side.

Mary was born on June 8, 1951 in Jamica Queens, NY a daughter of the late Harold R. & Ann Marie Connor Dassau. Mary was a proud United States Army Veteran having...

May 9, 2023

Retired Naval Commander Michael Dale May, 75, a resident of Aiken, SC passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday Morning, May 9, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 9, 1948 in Luverne, Alabama, he was the son of the late Willie Coston & Edna Ruth Raybon May. Ret. Com. May proudly served his...

May 9, 2023

Ronald "Ron" William Ross, 89, of Leesville, passed away quitely at home on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 12:13 P.M. after a lingering illness. Born on October 28, 1933 in Patterson, New Jersey, Ron was a navy veteran who served his active duty from September 1951 to August of 1954. This was followed by his time in the reserves from...

May 8, 2023

Michael Dewitt Crouch, 72, of Saluda, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023. Mr. Crouch was born in Columbia, SC, a son of the late Bobby E. and Lou Frances Riley Crouch. He loved watching old western movies and the Carolina Gamecocks.

Surviving are his children, Crystal C. Bush (Jamie), Amy Crouch (Michael Voelz), and Michael Shane Crouch; 12 grandchildren, and nine...

May 4, 2023

Ross Alan Kight, 43, of Aiken passed away at his residence on May 4, 2023.

Ross was born in Aiken County, SC on October 28, 1979 a son of the late Alan Blair & Janet Brock Kight. Ross worked in auto parts and love the outdoors. He was a good friend.

Surviving include his wife,...

May 4, 2023

Ms. Marie Dianne Kearney, 73, of Aiken passed away peacefully Thursday morning, May 4, 2023 at her home follow a brave and long battle with ovarian cancer.

Born in Panama City, Florida on February 14, 1950, she was the daughter of the late H.B.& Margie Lowry Savage. Marie was retired as a legal associate with SRNS. She...

May 4, 2023

Christine Mary Willis, 73, of Batesburg, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Born in Burlington, Vermont, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Thelma Lacrosse Hance. Christine was a US AirForce Veteran, who served during the Vietnam Era. One of her favorite past times was word puzzles. She attended Worship Fellowship Church of God. Mrs. Willis was...

May 1, 2023

On Monday, May 1, 2023, our precious Maw, Mary Lynn Trotter, reached her heavenly home at the age of 82 years young. She spent her final days resting at home surrounded by loved ones. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She worked many years as a kindergarten assistant at King Academy and then at Gilbert Primary School....

Apr 28, 2023

George Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Aiken, SC announces the death and home going celebration services of Robert "Bobby" Matthew Ellis, 56, husband to Mary Chandler Ellis, entered into rest Friday, April 28, 2023, at his residence.

A native of Council Grove, Kansas, Bobby lived in Georgia and was a resident of New Ellenton, SC upon...

Apr 26, 2023

Jose Luis Lopez, Sr. passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 surrounded by his kids and siblings. He was born November 11, 1958 in San Juan Palmira Municipio de Chavinda to Jose Lopez Prado and Maria Concepcion Camacho del Rio.

Jose is survived by his wife, Teresa; three children, Jose Luis, Jr., Vanessa, and Vickie; his father Jose;...

Apr 25, 2023

Mary Reeves Harris entered into rest April 25, 2023. She was born May 18, 1952 in Charleston, WV and moved with her family in 1954 to Aiken, SC where she resided the rest of her life. Mary graduated from Aiken High School followed by a career path as a Dental Assistant after completing studies at Midlands Technical College in...

Apr 22, 2023

John Kevin Clark (65) of Aiken (formerly of Cato, NY) passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2023. He was born on November 19, 1957 to Leon and Glenna (Haitz) Clark in Syracuse, NY. He is survived by his wife Cynthia (Schmidt) Clark, daughter Hillary (Christopher) Clark-Kulis, daughter Hannah (Lee) Skellington-McKusick, all of Aiken SC, sister Debbie (John) Roberts of...

Apr 22, 2023

Mrs. Doris Smerchek Miskulin , 96, widow of the late Albert A. Miskulin, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday morning, April 22, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Miskulin was born on September 15, 1926 in Racine, WI, daughter of the late Vincent & Libbie (Lorence) Smerchek . She was a 1944 graduate of Horlick...

Apr 22, 2023

Horace David Williamson, 77, of North, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at MUSC Health Orangeburg. Horace was born in West Columbia, SC, on January 5, 1946 to the late Willie Albert and Maggie "Happy" Shumpert Williamson. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting trips to Wyoming with family and friends as well as cross country trips to...

Apr 22, 2023

Rev. Virgil Leon Bagwell, 82, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. He was born in Laurens County, SC, a son of the late J.W. and Claudia Edwards Bagwell. Virgil, first and foremost, loved his Lord and Savior and lived his life leading others to Christ. He was a devoted husband to Darlene for 44 years. Virgil's children, grandchildren,...

Apr 21, 2023

James “Jay” Walker Trapp Jr., 69, of Leesville, South Carolina, passed away suddenly on April 21, 2023.

James “Jay” to all, was born to James Walker Trapp and Julia Adelaide Faucher Trapp on August 31, 1953 in Columbia, South Carolina. Jay was a wildly talented musician, especially on the electric and upright bass. He toured up and down the East Coast...

Apr 19, 2023

Dr. Lowell Marvin Greenbaum, age 94, died peacefully from complications of a stroke, in his home overlooking the Savannah River, surrounded by his loving family on April 19th.

Lowell was born in Brooklyn, NY, on June 13, 1928 to Benjamin Greenbaum and Belle (Gordon) Greenbaum. He graduated from New York’s High School of Music and Art and...