Recent Obituaries

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...

May 22, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Kenneth Leverett, 92, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020.

He was born in Metter, GA, a son of the late Thomas Hardy Leverett and Henrietta Holloway Leverett. He proudly served in the Merchant Marines and Marine Corps. He and his wife, Elva, founded Leverett Shoes, serving generations of Aiken families.

He...

May 22, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Harriet Patrias Shallo, of Aiken, SC passed away on May 22, 2020 after a brief illness due to long term complications from Multiple Sclerosis which she courageously coped with for over four decades.

Harriet is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 54 years, Frank A. Shallo; two children, Hilary S. Thesmar (Alfred)...

May 20, 2020

AIKEN, SC – William “Bill” Thomas Boyce, age 78, passed away on June 20, 2020.

Bill was born in Philipsburg, PA. on October 10, 1941, a son of the late Donald Dunsmore and Ellen Kyler Boyce. Bill received his Masters Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He was employed at SRS for over thirty years. Bill was...

May 18, 2020

Carolyn LaVerne Matthews, 61, of Landsdowne PA, entered into eternal rest on May 18, 2020, at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby PA.

Carolyn was born October 6, 1958 in Aiken SC to the late Cora Lee and Willie James Matthews. She received her education from Martha Schofield High class of 1976. Then went on to further her...

May 18, 2020

Robert Charles Deese, 77, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020. A private family service will be held. Mr. Deese was born in Ridge Spring, SC, son of the late Robert Deese and Margie Lewis. He was married to the late Gloria Wilson Deese. Surviving are his children, Robbie (Judy) Deese, Ricky (Mo) Deese, Brad Deese, Wanda May (Kenneth);...

May 17, 2020

Mabel Louise Gillian, 94, of Ward, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 19, at Richland Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Louie Murray officiating. Mrs. Gillian was born in Grovetown, GA, daughter of the late George and Josie Ward Newman. She was married to the late Robert Lewis “R.L.”...