Recent Obituaries

Apr 6, 2023

AIKEN, SC: Jonathan Glenn Smith-Harp, 29, of Aiken, passed away April 6, 2023.

Our loving son, brother, father and best friend.

We will always love and cherish you. You have a very special place in our hearts that no one can ever take away from us. We dearly miss your smiles, your jokes, your dreams,...

Apr 5, 2023

Velma Jean Baird, 74, of Gilbert passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Born in Banner Elk, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Thomas and Anna Mae Parsons Icenhour. Mrs. Baird was a member of Beulah United Methodist Church of Gilbert. She was a loving mother and will be missed by many.

Surviving are her life partner...

Apr 5, 2023

Ralph R. Matis, 57, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023. No formal services will be held.

Apr 2, 2023

AIKEN, SC: David L. Sweeney, jack-of-all-DIY-trades, tinkerer of auto-mechanics, barn-builder, and gentle man to all, died in his Aiken, SC home on April 2. He was 76.

As the owner of S&S Computer Services in the Chicago area for 40-plus years, Dave consulted publishers on the circulation of their magazines and journals. He was a member of...

Mar 31, 2023

AIKEN, SC: Mary Grace Polson, 64, of North Augusta, South Carolina, passed away at home on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Mary was born in Elmira, New York on January 22nd, 1959, to the late Gerald & Gloria (Joyce) Frawley of Newtown, CT. Mary considered Newtown, CT as her hometown having graduated Newtown High School class of 1977. She worked...

Mar 31, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Richard A. Neely, 83, passed away 3/31/23 and will be missed by all who knew him.

Richard married his "rival high school" sweetheart Carolyn S. Neely (Presslor) and they had 62 wonderful years together and three beautiful children: Daniel (deceased), Cathleen S. Pennell and Elizabeth L. Lake (Alan) and five grandchildren: Connor & Alexandra...

Mar 31, 2023

Alex McDonald "Bo" Cochran, III, 80, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023. Mr. Cochran was born in Aiken, SC, a son of the late Alex Mastern Cochran II and Grace Elizabeth Salters Cochran. He was the owner and operator of Cochran's Floor Covering for many years until retirement. After his mother's passing, he helped raise his younger sisters,...

Mar 30, 2023

Barbara Ann Knight, 85, of Aiken SC, passed on to her heavenly home on March 30th, 2023. Barbara was born in Detroit Michigan and had been a resident of Aiken for 30 years. She worked for the county of Aiken and retired in 2005. Barbara was a writer, artist and poet. She enjoyed writing short stories and poems. She...

Mar 30, 2023

Joan Temples Lewis, 88, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, surrounded by family following a brief illness. She was born in Bartow, Georgia, a daughter of the late Johnnie Seibron Temples and Ruth Eskew Temples. Mrs. Joan graduated from Batesburg-Leesville High School where she was a star basketball player.

Mrs. Joan was married to her beloved husband Bobby for...

Mar 28, 2023

Aiken, SC – William John Stanton, Jr., 79, husband to Diane (Wojtek) Stanton, entered into rest on March 28, 2023 following an illness at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 4:00PM until 6:00PM at George Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in...

Mar 26, 2023

Alvaro Rosales Camilo, died Sunday, March 26, 2023. Funeral plans will be announced.

Mar 24, 2023

Marilyn Rogell passed away Friday, March 24, 2023. She was born in New Haven, CT on October 25, 1934 and lived most of her life in New Haven, CT and Aiken, SC.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Mr. Jack Weiner and Mrs. Evelyn Thurman Weiner; and her husband: Mr. Martin Rogell.

She...

Mar 24, 2023

Jacqueline S. Allen passed away peacefully at her home in Aiken, South Carolina on March 24, 2023 with David, her loving husband of 58 years at her side. Jacquie was born on January 9, 1943 to the late Richard and Helen Shear. She grew up in Wellsville NY, where she not only excelled in the theater arts, but also...

Mar 24, 2023

Mar 24, 2023

Jonathon Wayne Maroney, 43, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023. Mr. Maroney was born in Augusta, GA, a son of Teresa M. Cockrell and the late Anthony D. Maroney. He grew up in Monetta and Gilbert and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Maroney had a talent for drawing and woodworking projects.

Surviving are his mother, Teresa M. Cockrell; brother, Justin Cockrell...

Mar 23, 2023

Savannah Jean Bates, 6 month old precious daughter of Jeremy Paul and Susan Ann Mizzell Bates, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the Augusta University Medical Center.

Savannah was born to Susan Bates and Jeremy Bates at Augusta University Children's hospital. She was loved by many and she touched the harts of many people.

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Mar 23, 2023

Aiken, SC – Cindy Jo Brooks Morris, 62, of Aiken, South Carolina transitioned to be with our heavenly father on Thursday morning, March 23, 2023. She passed surrounded by her loving family following a long illness.

Born February 17, 1961 in Bristol, Connecticut, she was the oldest daughter of Gordon and Barbara Brooks.

Cindy graduated...

Mar 23, 2023

Paul Francis Maguire Sr., 81, of Leesville passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023. At Mr. Maguire's request, there will be no formal services.

Mar 22, 2023

Eleanor “Ellie” B. Whisnant, 69, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on March 22, 2023. Originally from Aiken, she was the daughter of the late James Burness and Mildred Creech Boatwright. She was proudly married to her dedicated husband Mickey aka “Mick” for 51 years. She graduated from Aiken High School in 1971, and from the...

Mar 21, 2023

Mrs. Brenda Gale Morris Day Busbee, 73, beloved wife of Kenneth Wayne Busbee, passed away Tuesday evening, March 21, 2023.

Brenda was born on May 16, 1949 in Aiken, SC, a daughter of the late Charlie A. “Pete” and Eunice Fulmer Morris. Brenda was the co-owner of the First Lady Beauty Salon along with her partner and...