Apr 17, 2024

John Clayton Andrews Sr., 72, was called to the gates of heaven on April 17th, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Before joining the Lord, he rested peacefully at home, with the love of his life, Sandy, by his side.

John is survived by his adoring wife Sandy, his four children Jenny (Todd), Kim (Eric), John...

Apr 15, 2024

Billy Cranston Jumper Jr, 77, beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Monday, April 15th, 2024, in Aiken Regional Medical Center following an illness.

Billy was born on April 13th, 1947, in Charleston, SC, a son of the late Billy Cranston and Irene Wilma Winter Jumper, Sr.

Billy proudly served in the United States...

Apr 10, 2024

Mr. James Robert "Jimmie" Bowes, 73, beloved husband of Dorothy Ellen Anson Bowes passed away Wednesday morning, April 10, 2024, at Aiken Regional Medical Center following a short illness.

Jimmie was born on March 3rd, 1951, in Queens, NY to Edward Francis Bowes and Mary Ellen Roche Bowes. Jimmie was a District Manager at Sears Roebuck and...

Apr 9, 2024

Mr. John “Jack” David Buske, age 84, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024, at his residence in Aiken, South Carolina.

Jack was born on January 3, 1940, in West Carthage, NY a son of the late Leonard & Dorothy Boyd Buske. Jack was a retired Distribution Manager with Hess Oil Company. He was...

Apr 7, 2024

Francesca Mancino Downs, a beloved truck driver and cherished resident of Windsor, SC, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7th, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on Saturday, April 24th, 1954, in Monroe, New York, Francesca was a woman of remarkable strength and boundless love, deeply rooted in her passions and heritage.

Francesca was a devoted...

Apr 7, 2024

Robert Michael “Mike” Taylor, 70, passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones in Irmo, South Carolina. He went to join his youngest brother, Burke Taylor (who passed shortly before him, unexpectedly.)

Mike was born in Atlanta, GA. His family moved to the Columbia, SC in 1970. After high school, Mike went on...

Apr 6, 2024

Nancy Buchanan McKewen, age 79, of Graniteville, SC passed away on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, two days shy of her 80th birthday following an extended illness.

Mrs. McKewen was born on Saturday, April 8th, 1944, in Bufalo, NY a daughter of the late Hoyt Insco and Helen Hart Williams.

Nancy is survived by her loving...

Apr 5, 2024

Wilma Ristvedt Franz of Aiken, South Carolina died at home with her family on Friday, April 5, 2024. She had resided in Aiken for 52 years, moving to SC when her husband took a faculty position at USC in the Department of Education. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Judson Franz, and her parents, William and...

Apr 5, 2024

AIKEN, SC – George Frederick Brand, 78, of Aiken, SC, formerly of Louisville, KY, passed away at home on April 5, 2024, from Mesothelioma.

He was predeceased by his parents, George Sr. and Alberta Brand, and his stepson, David Goffinet. He is survived by his wife, Karen Davis Brand. When asked how long they had been married,...

Apr 4, 2024

Kurtis A. Bailey (Kurt) was born on December 3, 1978 in Trenton, Michigan to his mother, Rhonda Jean Bailey. Kurtis's family was blessed with 45 years of laughter, smiles, tears, and love. Kurtis got 45 years of enjoying life to the fullest. He enjoyed listening to music, playing pool, fishing, and cooking. Although his life was short, he left...

Apr 4, 2024

Gary Henson was born March 25, 1944 and passed away April 4, 2024. He was 80 years old.

He graduated from Advance High School, Southeast Missouri State University, University of Omaha. He was drafted by the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He married Trudy ((Knicely) Henson May 28, 1973. Gary and Trudy loved...

Apr 4, 2024

AIKEN, SC –Mrs. Nancy Joan Glace Van Pelt, 91 years young entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on April 4, 2024.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she lived in Pittsburgh, Lawrenceville, NJ and later moved to Aiken, S.C. She worked for Ketchum, McCloud & Grove an advertising agency in Pittsburgh for 4 years and for Valentine’s in Lawrenceville,...

Apr 4, 2024

Mary Jo Usher Steel, age 95, passed away at her home in Aiken, SC on April 4, 2024.

Jo was born September 16, 1928 to Joseph T. Usher and Mary Horton Usher in Elm City, North Carolina. She spent her childhood in Greensboro, NC and proudly called herself a Tarheel to the day of her death. In...

Apr 1, 2024

Mrs. Lorraine R. Linn, 100, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, April 1, 2024 at the Hills of Cumberland Village following an illness.

Arrangements are incomplete at this 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...

Mar 26, 2024

Gisela Sirrenberg passed away Tuesday morning peacefully in her sleep after suffering a stroke. Her sisters and friends were by her side, on May 14 Gisela would have been 80.

Gisela was born and raised in Germany, in a family of 5 children , she became an airline stewardess, traveled the world many times, loved to travel,...

Mar 26, 2024

Ida Mae Leath Dowtin was born in Brownsville, Tennessee on February 4, 1933, and died in Aiken, South Carolina Tuesday evening, March 26, 2024.

While attending West Tennessee Business College, Mae met Harold Dowtin. They were married in November 1952 a few days after Harold’s 19th birthday. Mae was nine months older than Harold but she wouldn’t...

Mar 25, 2024

Mr. Craig Lee Matthews, 84, beloved husband of Kim Elizabeth Buehrle Matthews, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at Aiken Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

Craig was born on October 8th, 1939, in Bluefield, West Virginia to parents John Fredrick Matthews and Eleanor Dunn Matthews. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from...

Mar 22, 2024

Michael Richardson passed away on Friday morning, March 22, 2024 at his residence following an illness.

Arrangements are incomplete at this 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 for the family may be left by...

Mar 22, 2024

New Ellenton, SC – Mary Loys Pittman, age 90, passed away peacefully March 22, 2024, at NHC of Greenwood, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Pittman was born September 8, 1933, in Sumter, SC. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Eudora Lee. She enjoyed flowers and gardening, gospel music, and serving the Lord. She...

Mar 18, 2024

Mary Ann Joseph, age 90, passed away peacefully March 18, 2024, on Daniel Island, SC. Born May 24, 1933, in Joliet, Illinois to the late Margaret Karpel and the late John Karpel, Mary Ann lived in Joliet and married her beloved husband of 60 years, the late Charles Joseph. The couple, along with their four children, lived in Meriden,...