Recent Obituaries

Aug 8, 2022

James Mims Keisler, 96, of Batesburg passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2022. Born in Batesburg, he was a son of the late Julian and Dottie Pearl Keisler. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Lutheran Church and attended St. Peters Lutheran Church. Mr. Keisler retired from the Savannah River Plant and farming.Surviving are his daughter, Sheila Cockrell (Billy); granddaughter,...

Aug 8, 2022

Anthony "Tony" Richard Bartl, 70, of Leesville, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. Born in Toccoa, Georgia, he was a son of the late Antony Michael Bartl and Martha Woerner Bartl. Mr. Bartl attended Celebration Church Fellowship. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Johanna Adriana Krybolder Bartl; daughters, Adriana Michelle Maroney and Martha Renee Crane (Jason);...

Aug 5, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Cathleen R. DeFrehn, age 74, passed away August 5, 2022, at MUSC following a brief illness.

Cathy, as she was affectionately known, was born August 17, 1947, in Pasadena, CA to the late William and Dorothy Crosthwait. Cathy was a Registered Nurse and moved to Aiken, SC in 1998. She was an active communicant...

Aug 5, 2022

Clinton Lee "C.L." Gantt, 85, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022. Mr. Gantt was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late Levi and Minnie Lee Quattlebaum Gantt. He was a faithful member of East Side Baptist Church. Mr. Gantt loved to garden, talk to people and tell stories, and pull for the South Carolina Gamecocks. Surviving...

Aug 5, 2022

Donald Jerone "Jerry" Durst, 72, of Chapin, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022. Born in Aiken, SC, he was a son of Earline Kneece Durst and the late Willie M. Donnie Durst. He was an avid fisherman and gardener who loved sharing his plants with others. Jerry loved family gatherings, especially when any of his eight grandchildren were there. He...

Aug 4, 2022

Ret. SSGT Edward Milburn Titsworth, 89, widower of the late Wilma Louise Morton Titsworth, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday morning, August 4, 2022.

Ret. SGGT Titsworth was born on January 11, 1933 in Huntsville, Alabama a son of the late Otha and Geraldine Goodson Titsworth. Mr. Titsworth was an American Patriot who served his...

Aug 3, 2022

Alan Irwin Brooks, age 88, died August 3, 2022, at Hospice Inn of New York, following a brief illness.

Mr. Brooks was born November 30, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Milton and Estelle Brooks. He grew up in Philadelphia, PA and graduated from Central High School in 1951. He received his undergraduate degree from Lehigh...

Aug 2, 2022

William “Bill” Clyde Powell, Sr., 83, of Belmont, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Caromont Regional Hospital in Gastonia, NC. He was born in Ridge Spring, SC, a son of the late Jesse William and Sarah Earline Padgett Powell. Bill was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Parkersburg, WV, and an...

Jul 31, 2022

Michael Ray Swink, 53, of Leesville, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022. Mr. Swink was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina, a son of Marie Mayse Swink and the late Durham Swink. He was an avid fisherman. Mr. Swink loved dancing and riding motorcycles. Surviving are his mother, Marie Swink; wife, Lisa Greenwood; children, Michael Anthony Swink, Dylan Ryan Swink,...

Jul 30, 2022

Brenda Carder Counts, 60, of Batesburg-Leesville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Brenda was born in Cumberland, Maryland, and was a daughter of Shirley Lybrand Carder and the late Taylor "Tick" Carder. She was a graduate of Batesburg-Leesville High School and graduated from Midlands Technical College with a degree in Criminal Justice. She attended the FBI Academy in...

Jul 28, 2022

Theresa Rose Wawrzonkiewicz, 69, beloved wife of Peter Wawrzonkiewicz passed away at her residence Thursday morning, July 28, 2022 following a sudden two week illness.

Born in Newark, New Jersey on January 18, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Frank & Ann Bruno. She retired as an optometry assistant. She was a communicant of Our...

Jul 26, 2022

Walter T. (Wally) Slezak, age 72 of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on July 26, 2022. He is predeceased by his father Walter J. Slezak and his mother Mary Slezak.

Walter is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 22 years, JoAnn, son Joseph Walter Slezak (Carrie), two daughters, Susan Marie Rusch (Michael) & Stephanie...

Jul 25, 2022

Fannie Mae Cromer Hall, 87, of Batesburg, was born in Ward, SC on May 25, 1935, and entered into heaven on Monday, July 25, 2022. She was a daughter of the late James Luther and Elliott Ellen "Ellie" Rodgers Cromer. Her greatest joys in life were her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her family, and her community.Mrs. Hall was married...

Jul 23, 2022

Mrs. Ivy Dell Howe, 83, widow of the late Henry William Howe passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 23, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.

Born in Aiken County, SC on August 12, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Jeff & Ruby Blackwell Beck. Mrs. Howe was a resident of Savannah,...

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....