Recent Obituaries

Jan 8, 2023

Ralph Gray “Pete” Carpenter, III, beloved husband of Jan Morris Carpenter, passed away Sunday morning, January 8, 2023 at Shadow Oaks Assisted Living following an extended illness.

Born in Springfield, MA on October 4, 1948, he was the son of the late Ralph Gray Carpenter, Jr. & Marion Ramsay Johnson. He was the retired owner of Carpenter...

Jan 8, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Elizabeth “Bessie” Pinckney Darr passed away peacefully on January 8, 2023 in Aiken SC at the age of 97. Daughter of William Eustace Pinckney and Ella Pritchard Pinckney, Elizabeth was born May 11, 1925 in Bluffton, SC. She grew up on her family’s farm that she shared with 15 brothers and sisters.

Elizabeth was...

Jan 7, 2023

Chester Morris Gordon, 86, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Aiken Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mr. Gordan was born on February 10, 1936 in Charlotte, N.C., a son of the late Greer & Lois Middleton Gordon. Mr. Gordon was a retired tax accountant and a Free Mason.

Memorials services will...

Jan 7, 2023

Mr. Robert Peck Wheeler, 88, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday morning, January 7, 2023 following an extended illness.

Born in Scranton, PA on June 11, 1934 he was the son of the late Robert and Frances Peck Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and was a retired flight instructor....

Jan 6, 2023

Deborah Anne Lakeway, 61, of Aiken passed away on January 6, 2023 at her residence.

Funeral 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...

Jan 6, 2023

William Charles Todd, 83, beloved husband of Suzanne Stewart Todd, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at Aiken Regional Medical Center following an illness.

Born in Detroit Michigan on April 19, 1939, Mr. Todd was a son of the late Charles Elbert & Barbara Marie Troshak Todd. He was a retired sales manager with Allstate Insurance Company....

Jan 6, 2023

Rudy was born September 12, 1954, in Jojour, France, a son of Hungarian refugees Frank, Sr. And Elizabeth Szabo Endrenyi. He is survived by his wife, Janis; daughter, Kendra; stepchildren, Mark and Melissa Cain and Mark and Krystal Sissy Blume; grandchildren, Mark (Morgan), Matt, Mason, Jessica (Feailpe), Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Ayden, Jazmine, Nayeli, Ariel, Maverick, Macie, and Memphis. He is also...

Jan 4, 2023

TRENTON, SC - Donald David Giancola, Jr, 60, husband of Valerie Jean Giancola, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Born March 12, 1962 in Newton, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Donald David Giancola, Sr. and Gloria Jane Giancola.

Don loved hunting, fishing, vacationing, and cruising with his family. Above all else,...

Jan 3, 2023

Louis Lamar Dillard of Ward, SC, entered into rest peacefully on January 3, 2023, in the home he shared with Tonia Sweeney. Lamar was born July 25, 1960, in Geneva, Alabama. He was a son of the late Bertha Dillard and Louis Dillard of Hartford, Alabama. Growing up in Hartford, Alabama, he played tennis, keeping everyone on their toes while...

Jan 2, 2023

Deborah Ann Brazell, 67, of Gaston, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023. Mrs. Brazell was born in Columbia, SC, to the late Clyde and Lee Smith Brazell. She loved spending time with her cats and mostly her family.

Surviving are her husband, John Wilson; stepson, Chris (Bri) Wilson; stepdaughters, Crystal Dawn Wilson and April Wilson; and many other extended family...

Dec 31, 2022

Beverly Ann McCollum Redd, 68, beloved wife of Norman M. Redd, Jr., passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 31, 2022 at her residence.

Beverly was born on September 14, 1954 in Orangeburg, SC, a daughter of the late Harry E. & Helen Gleaton McCollum. Mrs. Redd was a retired retail manager. She loved the Wizard...

Dec 31, 2022

AIKEN, SC: Carolyn Joann Woodley, 89, of Aiken, SC died at 3:30 PM Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Trinity on the Laurens in Aiken.

Born January 25, 1933, in Bloomfield, IA, she was the daughter of Sherman A. and Delorus G. (Horn) McClurg. She married John Willem in Burlington in 1956 and they later divorced. In 1988...

Dec 31, 2022

Jack Winston Harrelson, 78, of Ridge Spring, SC, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on December 31, 2022. Mr. Harrelson was born on March 14, 1944, to the late Van and Corine Rowell Harrelson. He enjoyed hiking, jogging, and bass fishing. Mr. Harrelson had great love for his dogs and anything outdoors as he was a wildlife enthusiast.

Surviving are his...

Dec 30, 2022

Frances P. Branham, 84, of Lexington, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 30, 2022. Born in Marietta, Georgia, she was a daughter of the Rufus and Eunice Rodgers Padgett. Mrs. Branham retired from Southern Bell with over 40 years of service. She loved fishing and most importantly spending time with her family. Mrs. Branham was a member...

Dec 29, 2022

On December 29, 1965, Cynthia Marie Waters was united in holy matrimony with Harold William Baughman.

On December 29, 2022, on their 57th wedding anniversary, Harold came to take Cindy, his angel (and ours) to their heavenly home.

Mrs. Baughman was born February 7, 1950 in Columbia, SC. She was a member of Ebenezer Southern Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by...

Dec 29, 2022

Heyward Miller Amick, 81, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. Mr. Amick was born in Lexington County, a son of the late Horace Clayburn and Eva Rosabell Frick Amick. He loved horses, animals, taking trips with his family and loved "joshing" with his family and friends. Mr. Amick loved candy and food in general and enjoyed meeting new...

Dec 28, 2022

Jo Lenor Hall Bodie, 87, entered into rest at her residence on December 28, 2022, after her long struggle with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Mrs. Bodie was born May 18, 1935 in Manning S.C. to the late Norwood Arthur Hall and Letitia Adams McLeod Hall.

She was a loving wife, mom, grandmother (Mema), and follower of...

Dec 28, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Frederick Bates Cavanaugh Jr., beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and Mayor of Aiken, SC (from 1991 until 2015) passed away at home peacefully surrounded by his family on December 28, 2022.

Fred was born November 29, 1936, in Richmond, VA, to the late Frederick Bates Cavanaugh Sr. and the late Mary Wynne Cavanaugh.

Dec 28, 2022

Thomas (Tom) Francis Gaffney, age 93, of Aiken, S.C. passed away on December 28, 2022 at home attended by his beloved wife, Carolyn Gaffney. Tom was born on June 28, 1929 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Thomas Gaffney and Florence (nee Sylva) Gaffney. Tom's father was in the military and the family moved to California when Tom was very young....

Dec 27, 2022

Mrs. Patsy Fulmer Boyd, 89, widow of the late W.P. “Pos” Boyd passed away Tuesday Evening, December 27, 2022 at the Place at Pepper Hill following a lengthy illness.

Born in Saluda County on November 4, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Vernon Mitchell & Daisy Martin Fulmer. Mrs. Boyd retired from Dupont at SRS...