Recent Obituaries

Nov 2, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Joellyn Ruth Rabias, age 83, passed away at home peacefully on November 2, 2022.

Mrs. Rabias was born July 9, 1939 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to the late Allen and Lucille Hall. She received her bachelor’s degree in music education from Michigan State University. She served as a church organist and choir director for...

Oct 29, 2022

NEW ELLENTON, SC – Mildred Williford Akins, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2022.

Mrs. Akins was born April 23, 1929, in Ogeechee, Ga to the late Brooks and Myrtle Williford. She had made the area here home since 1952 when the family moved here to support the Savannah River Plant. In 1952...

Oct 28, 2022

WINDSOR, SC – Helen Thomas Coggin, age 82, passed away at home on October 28, 2022.

Mrs. Coggin was born February 28, 1940, in Atlanta, GA to the late Lovic and Annie Ruth Thomas. She was a resident of Covington, GA prior to making Windsor her home four years ago. Mrs. Coggin loved to knit and was...

Oct 27, 2022

Paul Anthony Lobosco, Jr., 71, of Aiken, SC passed away at his residence on Thursday morning, October 27, 2022.

Born in Perth, New Jersey on September 4, 1951, he was the son of the late Paul Anthony & Beatrice Serpico Lobosco, Sr. Mr. Lobosco was a retired food and beverage consultant in golf services.

He...

Oct 25, 2022

John Edward Trotter, 86, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Mr. Trotter was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late John L. and Alleen Kneece Trotter. He was married to the late Shirley Frances Johnson Trotter. Mr. Trotter served in the United States Navy for 4 years and served in the United States Air Force for...

Oct 25, 2022

Lorene Maffett Karter, 91, formerly of Springfield, SC passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Born in Greenwood, SC she was a daughter of the late Thomas T. Maffett and Flora Mae Turner Maffett. Mrs. Karter was a member of Faith Temple Holiness Church.

Surviving are her son, Buddy Reid and her daughter, Sue Ann Shealy (Bryson Laverle). She is also survived...

Oct 24, 2022

Ruby Lee Thompson, 69 , of Edgefield, SC passed away peacefully Monday morning, October 24, 2022 following an extended illness.

Born in Tampa, Florida on November 14, 1952, she was the daughter of the late George Henry & Viola Black O'Neal.

Surviving are her two sons, Gary E. Thompson of Edgefield and Jason B. Thompson...

Oct 23, 2022

Leona Grace Newell , 81, of Warrenville, SC passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at her home following an extended illness.

Funeral arrangements are incompete 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...

Oct 23, 2022

Nadine Padgett Anderson, 89, of Batesburg, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022. Ms. Anderson was born in Batesburg, SC, a daughter of the late Harvey and Nellie Brown Padgett. She was married to the late Johnny Dresser Anderson. Ms. Anderson loved puzzle books and crocheting.

Surviving are her sons and daughter-in-law, David Anderson (Shirley), Harvey Earl Anderson; grandchildren, Brandee Hamby...

Oct 22, 2022

Tricia Deyo-Jiraud, 47, wife of Emily Williams, passed away peacefully at her home following a brave battle against cancer.

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...

Oct 22, 2022

A celebration of life service will be held at Aiken’s First Baptist Church on Thursday, October 27th for Dianne McLeod Hadley. The Reverend Dr. Fred W. Andrea III and Rev. John Carroll will officiate.

Dianne was born March 29, 1947 in Dothan, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Carolyn Barcroft McLeod. She graduated...

Oct 21, 2022

Michelle Ann Elter, 66, a resident of Aiken, SC passed away Friday evening, October 21, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Center following an illness.

Born in Rochester, New York on July 5, 1956 she was the daughter of the late Françiose Elter and the late Lottie Switlik Bruenn.

Michelle is survived by her spouse, Robert...

Oct 19, 2022

Michael Robertson, 56, of Gilbert, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Michael was a son of the late Bruce and Esther Robertson. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle. Mr. Robertson enjoyed fishing and working at the Koger Center in downtown Columbia.

Michael is survived by a brother, Sam Robertson; sister-in-law, Von Robertson; nephews, Caylin Robertson, Mathew Robertson, and Jason...

Oct 17, 2022

Alfred Joseph Dichiara, a deeply Patriotic American, devoted husband and loving father, passed away early Monday morning, October 17, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Joseph Dichiara, Sr. and Rita Helen Silvay; and his wife, Edith Lois Dichiara. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Dichiara McWhorter, his grandchildren, Bianca Robinson, Joseph McWhorter...

Oct 17, 2022

Eddie Lamar Boland Jr., 36, of Batesburg passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022. Born in Lexington County, he was the adopted son of Edith Bickley Leaphart. Eddie was employed with B-L Rentals and loved fishing, hunting, and the Gamecocks. He was an avid golfer who loved to golf with his buddies at Indian Trail Golf Course. Eddie was a...

Oct 15, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Jerome Leonard Fischer, age 90, died peacefully at home on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

Mr. Fischer was born March 27, 1932, in Lowell, MA to the late Harry and Reba Fischer. He proudly served his country in the US Army and retired as a Vice President in the Women’s Sportswear Industry. Mr. Fischer had...

Oct 13, 2022

Jesse Eugene Efird, 61, of Saluda, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022. Mr. Efird was born in Wiesbaden, Germany a son of the late Alvin Enoch and Carolyn Ann Efird. Jesse enjoyed showing off and having a good time.

Surviving are his wife of 11 years, Debbie Efied; children, Mary and Matthew Efird; step-sons, Nick, Matthew, Daniel and Jeremy Ellison;...

Oct 12, 2022

Don R. Morton, 78 of Charleston and Liberty, SC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where he had received exceptional care. Amongst his family and loved ones, he died the way he lived: bravely, gently, and with concern for others. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ann...

Oct 12, 2022

Pastor Pamela H. Barrs, 66, of Batesburg, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Pastor Barrs was a daughter of the late James William and Cornelia Pauline Hartley. She was a loving mother, sister, and aunt. Pastor Barrs was the pastor of St. Joseph Old Fashion Holiness Church.

Pastor Barrs is survived by her daughter, Delaine Goff; son, Eric (Allison) Barrs....

Oct 11, 2022

GRANITEVILLE, SC – Tonya Denean Wilds, age 54, passed away October 11, 2022.

Tonya was born December 8, 1967, in Aiken, SC to the late William Roy Moxley and the late Norma Jean Hutto Moxley. She was a life-long area resident. Her family said that she was an outstanding mother and loved her children very much. She...