Recent Obituaries

Jun 25, 2023

Mr. Larry Chester White, 81, beloved husband of Carolyn Elsler White passed away early Sunday morning, June 25, 2023 at Aiken Regional Medical Center following an illness.

Born in Louisville, KY on April 21, 1942, he was the son of the late Eva Loretta Risinger Graham and Chester Carm White. Larry was a proud United States Navy...

Jun 24, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the sudden passing of our beloved son and brother, Cory Blake Powers, born on July 5, 1997, and passed away on June 24th, 2023. He is now an Angel of the Lord in Heaven. Cory attended Chapin High School, graduating in 2015. Following high school, he attended Midlands Technical College...

Jun 23, 2023

Layman W. Rikard, 78, of Leesville passed away Friday, June 23, 2023. Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late Thomas Avon and Ella Lou Taylor Rikard. Mr. Rikard was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Vietnam era. A retired farmer who was known to be a simple man, loved to fish and coon hunt....

Jun 21, 2023

Robert LaVere “Bobby” Teeter, Jr., 60, beloved husband of Kelle Kaye Damouth Teeter passed away at Augusta University Hospital on Wednesday evening following a lengthy illness.

Bobby was born on May 18, 1963 in Niles, MI a son of the late Robert LaVere & Alice Virginia Handley Teeter. Bobby was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He...

Jun 20, 2023

David Leroy Matthews, 62, of Williston passed away June 20, 2023 at Augusta University Medical Center following an illness.

Born in Moultrie, Georgia on December 15, 1960, he was the son of Earl Leroy and Annie Lorena West Matthews who reside in Moultrie, Ga. David was employed with Mid Am Metal working in metal forming.

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Jun 20, 2023

Robert Steven Dellinger, 49, of Batesburg passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at his home. Born in Newberry, SC he was the son of Bobby and Shirley Taylor Adams. Steve was of the Baptist faith and was known for his kind heart and great sense of humor. He graduated from The Motorcycle Mechanics Institute of Florida. Steve loved animals...

Jun 19, 2023

Allan Chresten Sorensen entered into rest on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Augusta University Hospital. He spent his last days surrounded by loving family. Al was born April 27, 1938 in Edson, Alberta, Canada, becoming a U.S. citizen in 1965.

He leaves behind his dedicated wife of 27 years Phyllis (Philly) Black Sorensen and three children Jody...

Jun 19, 2023

Loxley Mark Thomas, 82, of Lexington passed away on June 19, 2023 at the family home in South Carolina. He was born November 8, 1940, in Madras, India to Denson Mark and Daisy Antoinette Thomas.

Loxley and Coral Philomena (Lanney) married on December 2, 1967. Together, they and their children voyaged to the United States from India, settling in Endicott,...

Jun 19, 2023

Jimmy F. Rodgers, 87, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023. Mr. Rodgers was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late Frank and Ruth Corley Rodgers. He was a faithful member of Mt. Ebal Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Mr. Rodgers was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved to farm. He was a dedicated...

Jun 18, 2023

Thomas Eugene “Gene” Brock, 75, beloved husband of Mary Teresa”Terri” Brock, passed away Sunday morning at Piedmont Health in Augusta following an illness.

Born in Union, SC on April 8, 1948, he was the son of the late Edwin Forest & Evelyn Ruth Stroud Brock. Gene was employed at SRNS as a Lab Technician Specialist for 43...

Jun 16, 2023

Mrs. Flora Elizabeth McNeal, 65, beloved wife of Roy Charles McNeal, passed away Friday evening, June 16, 2023 at Aiken Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness.

Born on October 17, 1957 in Griffin, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Millard Byne and Effie Mae Shuman Gigson. She was a retired customer service representative with...

Jun 15, 2023

Ellamay Alice McCormick , 79, beloved wife of Terrance Leo McCormick, passed away suddenly Thursday evening, June 15, 2023.

Born in Wood River, Nebraska on October 21, 2023, she was the daughter of the late Elmer & Alice Schroder Jurgens. She was a retired Pharmaceutical Line Operator and was of the Catholic faith.

Surviving in...

Jun 13, 2023

Mr. Harold Frances Leno, Sr., husband of Barbara Leno passed away Tuesday evening, June 13, 2023 at the Edgefield Post Acute Care following an illness.

Mr. Leno was born on July 25, 1960, a son of the late Harold Gardner & Viola Florentine Leno. He was a retired Maintanence Supervisor.

Surviving in addition to his...

Jun 12, 2023

Gordon Albert Lewis, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, June 12, 2023 at Trinity on Laurens following an extended illness.

Born January 1, 1933 in London Ontario, Canada, Mr. Lewis was the son of the late Ronald C. & Hilda Frances Ellyatt Lewis. Gordon worked in the Telephone Industry for 43 years. Ge began his career...

Jun 12, 2023

Habiba Karoumi, 85, of North Augusta, SC passed away, Monday morning, June 12, 2023 at her residence following an illness.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time

The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 649.6234 has charge of local arrangements.

Jun 12, 2023

John Pierpoint, 72, beloved husband of Diane Walsh-Pierpoint, passed away peacefully at his residence in the care of Crescent Hospice and Nuclear Care Partners on Monday evening, June 12, 2023 following an extended illness.

Born on June 21,1950 in Denver Colorado, he was the son of the late Leslie Pierpoint & Frances Shreeve Pierpoint. John was a...

Jun 10, 2023

Jerry Michael O'Leary, 76, departed this life on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

Beloved father and grandfather, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Born and raised in Portsmouth, Ohio, he graduated Portsmouth High School in 1964 then attended THE Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati. He was employed for 18 years with...

Jun 10, 2023

Kathern Lettie Coffee Jaynes, 61, of Batesburg, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023. Mrs. Coffee was born in Anderson, SC, a daughter of the late Randolph and Gwendolyn Pierce Coffee. She loved arts, crafts and traveling.

Surviving of her husband of 22 years, Larry Jaynes; special nephew, Jordan Gulledge; brother, Benny Coffee.; and a sister, Renee Coffee. In addition to her...

Jun 9, 2023

Delores Troutman Hall Taylor, 80, of Leesville, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023. The eldest and only daughter of the late Freddie and Catherine Younce Troutman was born on January 10, 1943. Delores was a member of the Adult IV Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church of Gilbert where she was a long time member. She was a...

Jun 7, 2023

Geneva G. Wood, 84, of Batesburg, SC, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 7th, 2023. Mrs. Wood was born on June 9, 1938 in Aiken, SC to the late Luther C. and Ina Thornton Gunter. She was the loving wife to the late C.B. Wood. Mrs. Wood was employed at the Aiken Sewing Room for years to count...