Recent Obituaries

Jun 18, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Graham Stewart Poindexter, 71, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home with family at his side on June 18, 2020. He is survived by the love of his life, Sherry, his wife of 52 years. True partners together since high school, their life together with their two daughters was an adventure.

Graham...

Jun 11, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Glynna Bachman Ferguson, age 53, entered into rest Thursday, June 11, 2020.

Glynna was born June 15, 1966 in Newark, Ohio to Barbara Freeman and the late Charles Ray Bachman.

Survivors, in addition to her mother Barbara Freeman of Aiken, SC, include her husband, Thompson “Eric” Ferguson, Aiken, SC; three daughters, Toshia...

Jun 11, 2020

AIKEN – Mrs. Charlotte Faye Drawdy, 67, wife of Mr. Henry E. “Hank” Drawdy, entered gently into rest Thursday, June 11, 2020.

Born January 29, 1953 in Aiken, SC, she was the daughter of Pauline Alexander and the late Grover “Mac” Alexander.

Faye, a lifelong resident of Aiken, was a beloved member of Pineview Baptist...

Jun 11, 2020

Lucia “Merle” Summer, 64, of Lexington, died Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Lexington Medical Center. Merle was a kind and outgoing person with an infectious laugh. She never met a stranger and was always thinking of others. She loved to dance and tell stories of her family. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. Born on November 12,...

Jun 10, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Joyce M. Johnson, age 86, entered into rest Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at her home, surrounded by family.

Mrs. Johnson was born October 17, 1933 in St. Paul, MN to the late John Peter Leguil and the late Irene Ida Leguil. She had made Aiken, SC her home since 2004 and was a communicant...

Jun 10, 2020

Shirley Patricia Quattlebaum Kirkland of Batesburg, died on June 10, 2020. She was born on August 28, 1936 to James Lambert (Jack) and Margaree Miller Quattlebaum. She was married to Carl Boreal (Buddy) Kirkland, Sr. for 65 years. They had five children: Sharon Kirkland Wash, Melanie K. Hall (Joseph), Carl B. Kirkland, Jr. (Martha), Ronald J. Kirkland (Beth), and Brian...

Jun 10, 2020

Elsie Trotter Bedenbaugh, 83, of Leeasville, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 12, at Ridge Crest Memorial Park with Pastor Lear officiating. Mrs. Bedenbaugh was born in Saluda, SC daughter of the late Elize Lee Trotter and Bessie Butler Trotter. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. She was...

Jun 9, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Grayce LaRue Weibley, age 98, born Grayce LaRue Miller, died, on June 9th, 2020 in Aiken, South Carolina.

She had been a resident of Aiken, South Carolina since 2016 and prior to that a 10-year resident of Lecanto, Florida. She was born in 1921 in Bath, Pennsylvania and grew up in Shillington, Pennsylvania.

Jun 5, 2020

Vera Simmons Hildreth, 66, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020. Mrs. Hildreth was born in Chandler, OK, daughter of the late John Henry and Vera Margaret Massey Simmons. She is survived by her son, Eric Don Hildreth; daughter, Melissa Donielle Wadsworth; boyfriend, Thomas Wayne Hallman; brother, John Dale and David Glenn Simmons of OK; and seven grandchildren.

Jun 4, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Greggory “Greg” Kenneth Williams, 41, of Aiken, SC, entered into rest on Thursday, June 4, 2020.

Greg was born in Aiken, SC on March 25, 1979, a son of Kenneth A. Williams, III and Jacklyn M. Williams. He spent most of his life in Aiken where he was loved by so many. He...

Jun 4, 2020

Gloria Grizzle passed away on June 4, 2020 at her home in Monetta, South Carolina, where she resided for the last 18 years. Gloria was a child of the southeast, being born in Alabama and working in North Carolina and Florida before retiring to South Carolina. During her time in Tallahassee, Florida, she was a professor at the Reubin O’d...

Jun 4, 2020

Deborah “Debbie” Kay Coffman, 61, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, June 12, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Coffman was born in Allendale, SC daughter of the late Robert and Judy Brown Morris. Debbie loved going to the beach, especially Edisto Beach. She was a hard...

Jun 3, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Sandra Elizabeth Jackson entered into rest June 3, at her home, after battling multiple medical issues. She would have celebrated her 57th birthday next month.

A lifelong resident of Aiken, she was a graduate of Aiken High School. In her working life, she held positions at Aiken Technical College, The Augusta Chronicle, and Augusta...

Jun 2, 2020

Stacy Elizabeth Bagwell, 12, of Leesville, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, June 6, at Convent Baptist Church with internment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends after the service. Active pallbearers will be Glenn Kyzer, William Walker, Justin Pigott, Joshua Goldsberry, Alex Hensby and Jeremiah Bagwell....

Jun 2, 2020

Clara Mae Kneece Hall Brown, 90, of Batesburg, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, June 7, at Mt. Ebal Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Bill Paulling officiating. Visitation will be held after the service in the church fellowship hall. Active pallbearers will be Leroy Brown, Steve...

Jun 1, 2020

Mary Ann Chapman, 48, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020. She was born in Newberry County daughter of Grady and Mary Rowe. She was a mother, daughter, sister and best friends. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her parents; son, Ryan Chapman of Pickens; daughters, Macy and Sabrina of the home; boyfriend, Guy Grice; brothers, David (Missy) Rowe of Saluda;...

May 26, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Fredrick Eugene Seeby Jr., age 39, entered into rest Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

Gene, as he was affectionately known, was born January 12, 1981 in Aiken, SC to Frederick Eugene Seeby Sr. and Debra Sandifer. He was a life-long area resident and a member of the Local Sheet Metal Union 399 and Cedar Creek...

May 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Deborah McManus, beloved wife of Richard McManus passed away peacefully at home Sunday evening, May 24th , 2020 following an illness.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by The Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234).

Expressions of sympathy to the McManus family may be...

May 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Dennis John Zuchowski, 82, husband of Frances Marria Zuchowski, passed away May 24, 2020 at his residence surrounded by family.

Born June 21, 1937 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late John Zuchowski and Lottie Butka Zuchowski.

Mr. & Mrs. Zuchowski were married in 1964 and lived in...

May 23, 2020

GRANITEVILLE, SC – Dr. George Covington Avent Jr., age 56, entered into rest Saturday, May 23, 2020.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Town Creek Baptist Church with Revs. Clint Smith and Tommy McGill officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the church. Interment...