Recent Obituaries

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.”...

May 15, 2020

AIKEN, SC -Staff Sergeant Phyllis Diane Foster, SC Army National Guard (Ret.), entered into rest Friday, May 15, 2020, at the age of 69.

Mrs. Foster was born May 29, 1950 in Greenville, SC to the late Charles Henry Holcombe and the late Lona Parris Holcombe. She proudly served in the SC Army National Guard for twenty-six...

May 13, 2020

Frances W. Shaw, 91, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. She was born on December 26, 1928 in Leesville, SC, to Sidney and Nannie Burkett Warren. She was a 1945 graduate of Batesburg-Leesville High School during the time when only 11 grades were required to graduate. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Leesville. On June 18,...

May 12, 2020

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – Michael Scott Fischbach, age 63, entered into rest Tuesday, May 12, 2020.

Michael was born August 23, 1956 in Elgin, IL to Shirley Fischbach and the late Elmer Fischbach. He was a veteran of the US Army and had made the local area his home since 2009.

Survivors in addition to...

May 11, 2020

Hazel Minnie Miller, 78, of Batesburg, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Miller was born in Spartanburg, SC, daughter of the late Claude Mills and Cleo Robinson Mills. She was a homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Surviving are her husband, Tony L....

May 10, 2020

AIKEN, SC - George Athan Gregory passed away peacefully at home May 10, 2020 after battling a long fought illness. Born in Aiken, SC May 30, 1937, he was a graduate of Aiken High School where he was a member of the golf team as well as the National Honor Society. George received his pharmacy degree from the University...

May 8, 2020

David Nickles Rimer, 69, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020. There will be a memorial service held at a later time, due to the current effects of COVID-19 and the restrictions. Mr. Rimer was born in Chester, SC, son of the late Elva Phillips Timmons. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Great Falls, SC. Mr....

May 8, 2020

Robert Wayne Anderson, 49, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 12, at Pine Pleasant Baptist Church with Rev. Burton Campbell officiating. Due to Covid-19 Social Distancing guidelines, only the immediate family along with pallbearers will be allowed in the sanctuary. The funeral will be broadcast on speakers on the...