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Jeanne Rogers
Sep 2, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Jeanne Rogers, age 90, passed away September 2, 2025. The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803-649-6234).
Annette Lybrand
Sep 2, 2025
Annette Lybrand, 56, of Batesburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Born in Prosperity, SC, she was the daughter of James and Phyllis Lybrand. Annette was a quiet soul who found joy in the simple things of life. She loved spending time at home, reading, and caring for her beloved cat. She is survived by her parents; brother,...
Gladys Waters Matthews
Aug 30, 2025
Gladys Waters Matthews, 91, of Batesburg, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Born in Lexington County, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Hattie Ione Orender Waters. She was married to the late Alfred B. Matthews. She was a devoted member of Sardis Baptist Church and faithfully cared for the Cleve Matthews Cemetery. She was a talented...
Alvin Malom Butler
Aug 30, 2025
Alvin Malom Butler, 84, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Self Regional Healthcare.
He was born in Saluda County on August 11, 1941 to Alvin L. and Edna Crouch Butler. He attended Saluda High School, Class of 1959, where he was on the baseball team. After high school, Al joined the US Navy in July 1959, and served at the...
Joan Mcginty
Aug 29, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joan G McGinty, 90, of Aiken, South Carolina, on August 29th, 2025. Born in Cambria, Pennsylvania, Joan was the daughter of Jane E Novak and Vincent G Orlosky. She spent most of her early life in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and over 20 years in Aiken. She was a devout...
Dennis Michael Edwards
Aug 29, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Dennis Michael Edwards, age 60, passed away August 29, 2025. The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave, SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803-649-6234).
Gwendoyln Grizzle Power
Aug 29, 2025
Gwen G. Power, 81, of Monetta, passed away on August 29, 2025, after many years of health challenges. Born on April 12, 1944, in Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie O’Rell and Gladys Williams Grizzle. Gwen spent her childhood years in Alabama and Florida before attending Miami University, where she earned her undergraduate degree. She later moved...
Wayne Matthews
Aug 28, 2025
Wayne Matthews, 55, of Saluda, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Born and raised in Saluda, he was the son of the late Virginia Proctor Autry and the grandson of the late Shelton and May Watson Proctor.
Wayne was a 1988 graduate of Wardlaw Academy. His love for flying began at an early age. At just 14, he started working...
Peter Thomas Lambie
Aug 27, 2025
Peter Thomas Lambie was born March 10, 1959 in Boston MA and passed away in Aiken SC on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Peter is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Lambie; his mother, Claire Lambie Ludlow; and his stepfather Ben Ludlow. Flying was Pete’s passion. He began flying at 18 years old, first for several commercial airlines (flying the...
Florence Linn Whitehouse
Aug 26, 2025
Florence Linn Whitehouse (“Linn”), age 92, passed away peacefully on August 26, surrounded by her loving family in Aiken, SC, her home since 2007. Linn was born in Philadelphia to Howard Linn Edsall, a writer, inventor, and nationally ranked tennis player, and Florence Small Edsall, a professional poetess and one of the first women to graduate from The University of...
Thomas Ray Bud Armel
Aug 26, 2025
WARRENVILLE, SC - Thomas Ray Bud Armel, age 54, passed away August 26, 2025. Mr. Armel was a veteran of the US military. The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803-649-6234).
Christopher Daniel Crossland
Aug 25, 2025
Christopher Daniel Crossland, 51, of Aiken, passed away August 25, 2025. Born January 9, 1974 in Pasadena, CA, he was the son of the late Allison Marie Donoghue and the late Steven Charles Crossland. Chris graduated from Aiken High School in 1992. He attended classes at USC-Aiken and Aiken Technical College, where he received an associate degree. Chris worked as...
Lester Corder
Aug 25, 2025
Lester Corder, 67, of Leesville, SC, transitioned to his eternal home on August 25, 2025. Lester was the son of the late Billy Corder and Leona Miller Temples. Lester retired from Prysmian Group of Lexington, SC, and enjoyed classic cars, watching a good movie (especially a good western), and searching for antiques with his beloved wife. Surviving is his wife,...
Dorothy Elaine Harkins
Aug 22, 2025
Dorothy Elaine Harkins, 69, of Gilmer, Texas passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Elaine was born in Jacksonville, FL. She was a wonderful seamstress for friends and family. She enjoyed cooking. Elaine loved being around any type of water, whether it was fishing at the lake or enjoying the beach. She loved to dance and...
Beverly B. Jackson
Aug 20, 2025
Beverly Bodie Jackson, 79, of Pelion, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Thomas O. Bodie and Reta Mae Bodie. A lifelong resident of Pelion, Beverly graduated from Pelion High School in 1964 and was always active in her community. She was married to her high...
Arthur Ralph Kennedy
Aug 19, 2025
Beloved husband, father, friend and lover of animals Arthur Ralph Kennedy, known to most as Art, died at his home in Aiken, South Carolina on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025. He was 89 years old. Born on October 18th, 1935 to Jessie and Arthur Kennedy in Cumberland, Maryland, Art led a full life highlighted by numerous achievements, adventures and relationships. Growing...
Kimberly Shealy Wright
Aug 19, 2025
Kimberly Jane “Kimi” Shealy Wright, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born in Columbia on September 15, 1959 and was the daughter of Mary Jane Paxton Shealy and the late Kimball Emanuel Shealy.
Kimi was a graduate of Gilbert High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree from Newberry College, as...
Jennifer Delene Hough
Aug 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Jennifer Delene Hough, announce her passing on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the age of 59. Jennifer was a life long resident of Aiken, SC. She was known in Aiken and loved by many friends and family. All that knew her remember her as a smart, sweet, kind, generous, and beautiful...
Doris McDaniel Woods
Aug 14, 2025
Doris McDaniel Woods, 81, of Lexington, entered her Heavenly home on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Born on August 7, 1944, she was the daughter of the late James Vernon and Doris Melba Rose McDaniel. Doris was the devoted wife of the late Jackson Lee Woods. A faithful member of Edmund First Baptist Church, Mrs. Woods served as a Sunday School...
Keith Adelbert Gilmore
Aug 13, 2025
Keith A. Gilmore, a resident of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 13, 2025, at the age of 82. A private individual, Gilmore was an avid golfer who enjoyed setting up tee times for his group at Woodside Golf Course for several years. His proficiency in the game and impeccable golf etiquette were widely recognized. He was...
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