Recent Obituaries

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...

Apr 19, 2023

Marion Gerald Reuter, 63, of Prosperity, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Mr. Reuter was born in Frankfort, Germany, a son of Miriam Derrick Reuter and the late Gerald Reuter. He enjoyed being a barber/beautician for 40 years and a friend to the community. Mr. Reuter especially loved his children and grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Marsha...

Apr 17, 2023

Hayven Love Quiller was born silent on April 17, 2023. Hayven Love was the treasured daughter of Shawn Marquez Quiller and Kristen Marie Genova. She was the loved sister of Shania Proctor, Malachi Genova, Davion Quiller, Trashawn Quiller, Carnell Quiller and Brayden Genova.

Apr 13, 2023

Alfreda Hernández Benítez, de 80 años, falleció pacíficamente la noche del jueves 13 de abril de 2023 en Carlyle Senior Care de Aiken.

La Sra. Hernández-Benítez nació el 13 de agosto de 1942 en Tejupilco, México, hija del difunto Toribio Hernández y Eustolia Benítez. Era una querida madre, abuela y bisabuela.

Sobreviven 4 hijas, Simplicia...

Apr 11, 2023

Ms. Phyllis Mary Bochard, 84, of Aiken, SC, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 following an extended illness.

Ms Bochard was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on October 3, 1938, a daughter of the late Nelson L. & Mary (Pabst) Bochard. Ms. Bochard was a retired elementary teacher from Circleville, Ohio, where...

Apr 7, 2023

Brenda "Kay" Rice, 74, of Monetta passed away Friday, April 7, 2023. Born in Key West, Florida, she was a daughter of the the late Paul Joseph and Jerry Collins Welch. Kay loved the outdoors especially gardening and fishing. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Kay was a dear soul and will be missed by many.

She...

Apr 6, 2023

Aiken, SC - Originally from North Brookfield Ma.

Ron passed at home with his family by his side, on April 6, 2023 at 62 years of age. Son of Ronald Barrows Sr. and Barbara (Lee) Barrows. Born in Ware Ma.

Ron loved to run equipment of any kind and owned his own construction company for...