Oct 22, 2022

Tricia Deyo-Jiraud, 47, wife of Emily Williams, passed away peacefully at her home following a brave battle against cancer.

Funeral 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...

Oct 22, 2022

A celebration of life service will be held at Aiken’s First Baptist Church on Thursday, October 27th for Dianne McLeod Hadley. The Reverend Dr. Fred W. Andrea III and Rev. John Carroll will officiate.

Dianne was born March 29, 1947 in Dothan, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Carolyn Barcroft McLeod. She graduated...

Oct 21, 2022

Michelle Ann Elter, 66, a resident of Aiken, SC passed away Friday evening, October 21, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Center following an illness.

Born in Rochester, New York on July 5, 1956 she was the daughter of the late Françiose Elter and the late Lottie Switlik Bruenn.

Michelle is survived by her spouse, Robert...

Oct 17, 2022

Alfred Joseph Dichiara, a deeply Patriotic American, devoted husband and loving father, passed away early Monday morning, October 17, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Joseph Dichiara, Sr. and Rita Helen Silvay; and his wife, Edith Lois Dichiara. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Dichiara McWhorter, his grandchildren, Bianca Robinson, Joseph McWhorter...

Oct 15, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Jerome Leonard Fischer, age 90, died peacefully at home on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

Mr. Fischer was born March 27, 1932, in Lowell, MA to the late Harry and Reba Fischer. He proudly served his country in the US Army and retired as a Vice President in the Women’s Sportswear Industry. Mr. Fischer had...

Oct 12, 2022

Don R. Morton, 78 of Charleston and Liberty, SC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where he had received exceptional care. Amongst his family and loved ones, he died the way he lived: bravely, gently, and with concern for others. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ann...

Oct 11, 2022

GRANITEVILLE, SC – Tonya Denean Wilds, age 54, passed away October 11, 2022.

Tonya was born December 8, 1967, in Aiken, SC to the late William Roy Moxley and the late Norma Jean Hutto Moxley. She was a life-long area resident. Her family said that she was an outstanding mother and loved her children very much. She...

Oct 5, 2022

AIKEN, SC: Tracy Noreen Pearson, 53, formerly of Delaware, passed away October 5, 2022.

Born September 18, 1969 in Wilmington, Delaware, she was the daughter of Marybelle Davenport Pearson and the late Clarence Pearson.

Tracy was a Pro Rodeo Star and Barrell Racer. “Cowgirl – Murray Tinkleman” was written about her life and adventures in...

Sep 25, 2022

Aiken, SC- Margaret Mae Goggans, 97, of Aiken, SC passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Margaret was born October 16, 1924, in Newberry, SC. She was the daughter of the late Drayton H. Minick and Mallie Minick Ringer, she was also the stepdaughter to the late Henry David Ringer.

Mrs. Goggans retired...

Sep 23, 2022

AIKEN, SC: Cassie Arkansas Spires Wood always said she wanted to live to be 100 - and she did, surpassing her goal by five months and nine days.

Mrs. Wood, who was known as Pete by members of her family, died early Friday morning, September 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and Suzie, her gray Tabby,...

Sep 21, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Florence “Flo” Massey, born December 21, 1924, died September 21, 2022.

Flo was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Massey and son, William Gerard.

Surviving are her son, Stephen Massey (Stephanie), of Richmond, VA; daughters, Barbara DePalermo (Joseph), of Aiken, SC, and Lori Clarke (David), of Irvington, VA; six grandchildren; and...

Sep 21, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Harriett Henderson Gant, age 85, passed away September 21, 2022.

Harriett was born May 27, 1937, in Huntersville, NC to the late William Franklin Henderson and the late Lola Sherrill Henderson. Harriett was a longtime resident of Huntersville before moving to Statesville, NC from 2005-2021. She moved to Aiken, SC in 2021 to be...

Sep 21, 2022

Doris Faye Lerner Baumgarten, 92, widow of the late Peter Karl Baumgarten passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 following an extended illness.

Born in Allentown, PA on March 29, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Simon & Celia Mae Epstein Lerner. She spent most of her early years in Newport News, VA before...

Sep 17, 2022

Burgess Medley “Med” Allen, Jr., 69, of Aiken, South Carolina, entered God’s kingdom on September 17, 2022 while enjoying a beautiful South Carolina beach day after spending time with family and friends.

Med was born on July 8,1953 in Wadesboro, NC, a son of the late Burgess Medley & Pauline Moore Allen, Sr. The family would later...

Sep 16, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Joann K. Minnick, age 77, died September 16, 2022, at Aiken Regional Medical Center following an illness.

Joann was born February 14, 1945, in Mckeesport, PA to the late Oiny Gimeno and the late Roberta Gimeno. She was passionate about animals and animal therapy. She volunteered and supported Love on Leashes. She was a...

Sep 14, 2022

AIKEN, SC – George Robert “Bob” Cavedon Sr., age 87, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Aiken Regional Medical Center following an illness.

Bob, as he was affectionately known as, was born July 19, 1935, in Providence, RI to the late Alfred William Cavedon Sr. and the late Gladys Koon Cavedon. Bob graduated from The Canterbury School...

Sep 13, 2022

Aiken, SC – Alfred G. Cooper, 90, widower of Ruth Rollins Cooper, of Aiken, passed away September 13, 2022 following an illness at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Alfred was born July 26, 1932 in New York to the late Thomas and Winifred Cooper.

When Alfred retired from Milliken, he couldn’t let the grass grow beneath...

Sep 11, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Leslie Joseph Hartley, 53, born the 14th of October 1968 to Leslie Gerald Hartley and Joann Burke Hartley, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

First he sang of the Light, Then he sang to the Light, Now he sings in the Light.

Devoted son, brother, friend, consummate fabricator of facts not...

Sep 10, 2022

Karen Ann Trowell Gonzalez Przybysz, born December 18, 1950 to Bob and Barbara Trowell, passed away on September 10, 2022 surrounded by family.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, first husband Daniel “Danny” Gonzalez, and younger sister Barbara “Barbie” Hawkins.

Karen is survived by her current husband Alan Przybysz; Danny and Karen’s children,...

Sep 8, 2022

Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her other realms and territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith departed this world on the afternoon of September 8, 2022 at her beloved Scottish residence of Balmoral.

The long reign of Queen Elizabeth II...