Recent Obituaries

Apr 14, 2021

AIKEN, SC: Mr. Bernard Vincent Bray, Jr, 90, husband of Mrs. Mary Tighe Bray, passed away April 14, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Born January 1, 1931 in Staten Island, NY, he was the son of the late Bernard Vincent Bray, Sr. and Marion Kubis Bray.

Bernard proudly served in the United States Marine Corps....

Apr 14, 2021

Mr. Bernard Bray, 90, beloved husband of Mary Bray passed away peacefully Thursday, April 14, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Center following an illness. Arrangements are incomplete at the 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 made be left by...

Apr 13, 2021

AIKEN, SC – It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of our beloved husband, father, and friend, James Laval Bland, MD, JD, of Aiken, SC on April 13, 2021. We celebrate the monumental impact Dr. Bland’s giant heart and caring nature had on his family, friends, and the thousands of patients' lives helped throughout his...

Apr 13, 2021

Mr. William F. Groves, 84, husband of the late Phyllis L. Groves, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his home in Williston.

Mr. Groves was born in Marshall, VA on June 16, 1936 to the late Henery D. Groves and Ella Sue Sherman.

He was a hard worker and took good care of his family....

Apr 13, 2021

George Simon Wise, 79, of Ridge Spring died Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Mr. Wise was born in Batesburg, SC and was a son of the late William and Helen Burgess Wise . He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and retired from Davey Tree Service. Mr. Wise meet the love of his life, Willow Mae Gunter, at the...

Apr 12, 2021

Calvin Rudy Whitfield, Jr. 73, passed away suddenly at his home on April 12, 2021 in Saluda, SC. Rudy was born on October 20, 1947 to the late Calvin Rudy Whitfield and Annie Louise Prather Whitfield in Augusta, GA. He was the oldest of 10 children. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brian...

Apr 8, 2021

Edith Gaynelle Leaphart Senn, 92, of Leesville died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at her home. Born in Leesville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Walter Lee and Lelia Cleo Hallman Leaphart. Mrs. Senn was a loving mother, grandmother and sister and was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. She is survived by her sons, Robert Senn (Cheryl),...

Apr 7, 2021

Gail Katherine Boyd Gettys, 84, beloved sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully Monday morning at The Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga. following an extended illness which she fought with courage and determination until the Lord was ready to call her home. While her family grieves at the temporary separation, they are grateful that her suffering...

Apr 6, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Connie Marie Singer, 87, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday evening, April 6, 2021 following an extended illness.

Mrs. Singer was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 25, 1933 a daughter of the late Earl Michael & Ada Mae Bircher Stamper. She was a retired manager working...

Apr 5, 2021

Laura Joye Harmon, 35, of Columbia went home to be with her Savior on Monday April 5, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Mt. Ebal Baptist Church, 5 Lion Loop, Batesburg, SC. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the service, starting at 1:00 p.m. Laura was born in...

Apr 5, 2021

Allen Maurice Johnson, Sr., 53, of Leesville passed away Monday, April 5, 2021. Born in Aiken County, he was a son of Gail Watts Williams and the late Walker Delane Johnson. Mr. Johnson worked for WP Rawls for 15 years where he was recently awarded the 1 million safe mile award and was also a driver trainer having trained over...

Apr 3, 2021

Willow Mae Gunter Wise, 79, of Ridge Spring died Saturday, April 3, 2021. Mrs. Wise was born in Richland County and was a daughter of the late Crosson and Ina Thornton Gunter. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and retired from ASCO with 25 years of service. Mrs. Wise loved to do hair and was a beautician...

Mar 28, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Bert A Pilz died March 28, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, William P. Biles; his stepfather, Rex A Pilz; and his mother, Eileen S Pilz.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen S Pilz; son Bert A Pilz Jr (B.J.), daughter, Candace Pilz (Mel McClain - deceased), Lexington...

Mar 28, 2021

Alton Adis Rawls, 69, of Leesville died Sunday, March 29, 2021. Alton was born in Lexington County and was a son of the late Brice and Annie Mae Drawdy Rawls. He was a "Jack of all Trades" and loved to shoot pool. Mr. Rawls worked for Rawls Auto for 20 years. Surviving are his sons, Roger Bryan (Estefania) and Michael...

Mar 27, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Rona Jean Boone, age 64, entered into rest Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Augusta University Hospital.

Mrs. Boone was born October 6, 1956 in Columbia, SC to the late Robert and Elizabeth Phillips. She was a resident of the area for the past thirty years. She was a hospice CNA by trade. Mrs. Boone...

Mar 27, 2021

Rachel Ann Kneece, 74, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 1, at Bethel Baptist Church. Ms. Kneece was born in Aiken, SC, the daughter of the late Earl and Josie Mae Kneece. She loved cats, puzzles and strawberries. Ms. Kneece was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Monetta....

Mar 24, 2021

AIKEN, SC: Sac Thi Pham, died March 24, 2021.

Arrangements are private.

Mar 23, 2021

Ruth "Sam" Smith Bledsoe, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 27th, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ridge Crest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Bledsoe was born in Ward, SC, a daughter of...

Mar 21, 2021

Agnes Nash McGinty, loving knowing as “Skip” & beloved wife of Bernard “Barney” McGinty, 88, a resident of Cumberland Villages, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 21, 2021 following an illness.

Born in Amelia County, VA on July 5, 1932, she was the daughter of the late William Henry & Violet Judith Farley Nash. Mrs. McGinty was...

Mar 20, 2021

Annie Lynne Howell Hawkins, 80, widow of the late James Oliver Hawkins, passed away Saturday evening, March 20, 2021 at the Aiken Regional Medical Facility following an illness.

Born in Aiken, SC on March 13, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur Gay and Nora Alice Kibler Howell. Mrs. Hawkins spent 54 years of her...