Recent Obituaries

Jul 23, 2022

Gerald "Jerry" Keith Keenan, 87, of Gilbert, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022. Mr. Keenan was born in Delmont, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Ray C. and Ruth F. Lauffer Keenan. He was the youngest of their six children. At an early age, Jerry became an Eagle Scout. He spent his career driving 18-wheelers, where he hauled fuel up...

Jul 22, 2022

Bobby Boatwright, 69, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. Mr. Boatwright was born in Aiken County, a son of the late Jones and Annie Smith Boatwright. He was the owner and operator of Boatwright's Garage for many years. Along with his wife, he loved shopping at flea markets and attending old classic car shows. Mr. Boatwright was a...

Jul 20, 2022

Augusta, GA - James Michael Willis, age 75, passed away at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force.

James was born in Elberton, GA on March 30, 1947 to the late James Harold Willis and Peggy Hurd Willis. He is survived by his sister,...

Jul 20, 2022

Christopher Ari Wages, 48, of Aiken, SC passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at his residence following an illness.

Funeral 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 arrangements.

Online expressions of sympathy for the family...

Jul 20, 2022

Rebecca "Becky" Prater Brown, 68, of Lexington, passed into the loving arms of God on July 20, 2022 in Lexington, SC. Becky was born November 10,1953 to Frances and C.E. Prater. A 1972 graduate of Old Columbia High School, Becky retired after 28 years of service with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. She was a loving and loyal...

Jul 19, 2022

Kenley Darrell Padfield, age 73, passed away Tuesday, July 19th, 2022.

Mr. Padfield was born September 16, 1948 in Prescott, Arkansas to the late David John Padfield and the late Lola Wortham Padfield. He was a resident of New Jersey prior to retiring to Florida and subsequently moving to Aiken, South Carolina in 2006.

Mr....

Jul 19, 2022

Ernie Kelly Wertz, 72, of Saluda passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Born in Greenwood, SC, he was a son of the late Advil Dupree Wertz and Katie Harrison Wertz. Mr. Wertz was a US Army veteran and served during the Vietnam Era. He loved hunting, fishing and working outdoors in the yard. Mr. Wertz had a heart of gold...

Jul 15, 2022

Lewis Edward Marshall, Sr., 79, of Batesburg-Leesville, left the physical world on Friday, July 15, 2022, and has been released from the grips of Alzheimer’s.He was born in Joanna, SC on October 4, 1942, to the late Frances and Alvin “Skin” Marshall. This is where he became an Eagle Scout and learned of his deep love for dogs. He later...

Jul 12, 2022

AIKEN, SC - John Budwell Barbara was born on October 1, 1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late John A. Barbara Jr. and Julia Budwell Barbara.

During John’s adolescent years, he began to build small scale models, especially of vintage tanks, a hobby which he continued as an adult. The fine motor skill this entailed served him...

Jul 10, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Frances M. Shields, age 83 passed away on July 10, 2022 with her family by her side.

She was the oldest of three siblings, born on 19 September 1938 in Seaman, Ohio to Carl F. Mapes and Mary Mapes Dement (nee Roberts). Frances was a 1956 graduate of Ironton High School, Ironton, Ohio. Upon...

Jul 10, 2022

Marissa Ruth Kaubisch Springs, 38, beloved wife of Charles Gregory Springs had only one request for her 38th birthday on Saturday, July 9, 2022. That wish was to be taken to the French Broad River in Del Rio TN to simply place her feet in the cool flowing river. Charles was more than happy to fulfill that request for...

Jul 10, 2022

Ruby Carolyn Fulmer, 84, of Saluda, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. Mrs. Fulmer was born in Aiken County, a daughter to the late LaVeta Whittle Eckert (George). She was a member of Richland Springs Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. Mrs. Fulmer was also an Eastern Star. Along with her husband, W.M. Fulmer,...

Jul 9, 2022

Evelyn Kyzer Gantt, 90, of Batesburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, July 9, 2022. She was born on April 17, 1932 to the late Lonnie "Carl" and Emma Williams Kyzer. Ms. Gantt was a hard worker; she worked with Burlington Industries for 30 years, raised chickens along side of her husband for 40...

Jul 9, 2022

David Earle Settle, 73, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. A memorial for Mr. Settle will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 12th at Mt. Ebal Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Paulling officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Mr. Settle was born in Columbia, SC, the son of the late...

Jul 6, 2022

Mr. Lewis Michael Bodo, 70, of Warrenville passed away following an illness.

Born in Hempstead, NY on January 2, 1947, he was the son of the late Lewis Joseph & Elizabeth Binell Bodo. He was a retired architech.

Mr. Bodo is survived by his 3 sisters, Marilyn L. Bodo of Oak View, CA, Sharlene E....

Jul 4, 2022

GRANITEVILLE, SC – Carolyn Hendrix, age 92, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022.

Mrs. Hendrix was born in Johnston, SC on April 27, 1930 to the late James and Lucille Johnikin. She was a resident of the area for most of her life. She and her husband owned and operated a sewing business in Graniteville, SC and...

Jul 4, 2022

Mr. Lucky Rodger Gray, 70, beloved husband of Wanda Baker Gray, slipped the bonds of this earth to meet his personal Lord and Savior on Independence Day, July 4, 2022.

Mr. Gray was born on January 6, 1952, a son of the late Paul E. Gray and Margie Key Allen. Mr. Gray was a retired truck driver...

Jul 1, 2022

Maudeen “Dink” Scott, age 77, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022.

Mrs. Scott was born April 21, 1945 in Aiken, SC to the late Ansel E. Dyar and the late Salley Wilson Dyar. She was a life-long area resident and of the Pentecostal faith. She worked for Clearwater Finishing Plant but her greatest joy was being a...

Jul 1, 2022

Arlene Zibbell Ingram, 85, of Saluda, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Louis Dudley and Leila Myrtle Montague Zibbell. Mrs. Ingram was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Saluda. Along with her husband, she owned and operated Top O' Th' Lake Marina for more than 22...

Jun 28, 2022

EDGEFILED, SC – David Wray Steelman, Jr., age 65, died June 28, 2022.

Mr. Steelman was born January 9, 1957 to the late Lamar and Sarah Toole Steelman. He lived in the area for most of his life. He was a multi-craft foreman by trade and a hard worker. He loved teaching children’s church and being a...