Jul 23, 2022

Mrs. Ivy Dell Howe, 83, widow of the late Henry William Howe passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 23, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.

Born in Aiken County, SC on August 12, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Jeff & Ruby Blackwell Beck. Mrs. Howe was a resident of Savannah,...

Jul 20, 2022

Augusta, GA - James Michael Willis, age 75, passed away at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force.

James was born in Elberton, GA on March 30, 1947 to the late James Harold Willis and Peggy Hurd Willis. He is survived by his sister,...

Jul 20, 2022

Christopher Ari Wages, 48, of Aiken, SC passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at his residence following an illness.

Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 649.6234 has charge arrangements.

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Jul 19, 2022

Kenley Darrell Padfield, age 73, passed away Tuesday, July 19th, 2022.

Mr. Padfield was born September 16, 1948 in Prescott, Arkansas to the late David John Padfield and the late Lola Wortham Padfield. He was a resident of New Jersey prior to retiring to Florida and subsequently moving to Aiken, South Carolina in 2006.

Mr....

Jul 12, 2022

AIKEN, SC - John Budwell Barbara was born on October 1, 1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late John A. Barbara Jr. and Julia Budwell Barbara.

During John’s adolescent years, he began to build small scale models, especially of vintage tanks, a hobby which he continued as an adult. The fine motor skill this entailed served him...

Jul 10, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Frances M. Shields, age 83 passed away on July 10, 2022 with her family by her side.

She was the oldest of three siblings, born on 19 September 1938 in Seaman, Ohio to Carl F. Mapes and Mary Mapes Dement (nee Roberts). Frances was a 1956 graduate of Ironton High School, Ironton, Ohio. Upon...

Jul 10, 2022

Marissa Ruth Kaubisch Springs, 38, beloved wife of Charles Gregory Springs had only one request for her 38th birthday on Saturday, July 9, 2022. That wish was to be taken to the French Broad River in Del Rio TN to simply place her feet in the cool flowing river. Charles was more than happy to fulfill that request for...

Jul 6, 2022

Mr. Lewis Michael Bodo, 70, of Warrenville passed away following an illness.

Born in Hempstead, NY on January 2, 1947, he was the son of the late Lewis Joseph & Elizabeth Binell Bodo. He was a retired architech.

Mr. Bodo is survived by his 3 sisters, Marilyn L. Bodo of Oak View, CA, Sharlene E....

Jul 4, 2022

GRANITEVILLE, SC – Carolyn Hendrix, age 92, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022.

Mrs. Hendrix was born in Johnston, SC on April 27, 1930 to the late James and Lucille Johnikin. She was a resident of the area for most of her life. She and her husband owned and operated a sewing business in Graniteville, SC and...

Jul 4, 2022

Mr. Lucky Rodger Gray, 70, beloved husband of Wanda Baker Gray, slipped the bonds of this earth to meet his personal Lord and Savior on Independence Day, July 4, 2022.

Mr. Gray was born on January 6, 1952, a son of the late Paul E. Gray and Margie Key Allen. Mr. Gray was a retired truck driver...

Jul 1, 2022

Maudeen “Dink” Scott, age 77, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022.

Mrs. Scott was born April 21, 1945 in Aiken, SC to the late Ansel E. Dyar and the late Salley Wilson Dyar. She was a life-long area resident and of the Pentecostal faith. She worked for Clearwater Finishing Plant but her greatest joy was being a...

Jun 28, 2022

EDGEFILED, SC – David Wray Steelman, Jr., age 65, died June 28, 2022.

Mr. Steelman was born January 9, 1957 to the late Lamar and Sarah Toole Steelman. He lived in the area for most of his life. He was a multi-craft foreman by trade and a hard worker. He loved teaching children’s church and being a...

Jun 26, 2022

Mr. Steven Thomas Smith, 31, of Beech Island, SC passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022.

Born in South Bend, IN on June 11, 1991, he was the son of Donald Smith and Melissa Evans Kromka. Steven was a wonderful chef and loved preparing unique menu items for his family and friends. He was a devoted Georgia Bulldogs...

Jun 24, 2022

Joel Martin Peecook, 86, widower of the late Eleanor H. Niek Peecook, passed away Friday evening, June 24, 2022 at the Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Peecook was born on November 30, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio a son of the late John Montgomery & Esther Christine Martin Peecook. Mr. Peecook proudly served in the United States Army...

Jun 22, 2022

Sean Paul Cook, age 28, passed away June 22, 2022.

Sean was born July 9, 1993 in Aiken, SC to James Milton Cook and Michele Hallford Shackford. He was a life-long resident of Aiken. He loved Hunting Island in South Carolina, video games, music, and festivals. He was captivated with the cosmos and galaxies of our universe....

Jun 20, 2022

Mr. Robert Edward McMahon, Jr., 65, of Warrenville, SC passed away June 20, 2022 at his residence.

Born in Ventura, CA on September 19, 1956 he was the son of the late Robert E. and Beverly Harriet Cox McMahon, Sr.

Private service will be held at a later date.

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Jun 17, 2022

Michael Ray Sawyer of Aiken passed away at his residence.

Mr. Sawyer was born on March 15, 1936, a son of the late Robert Wilkes & Grace Levette Abrahms Sawyer. He was a former security guard with Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Surviving include his brother, Robert W. "Bob" Sawyer, Jr. of Aiken and his sister,...

Jun 17, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Ann G. Campbell, age 67, entered into rest June 17, 2022 after a two year, two month battle with ovarian cancer.

Ann was born October 25, 1954 in Aiken County, SC to Eloise Gunter and the late Etheredge Gunter. She was a life-long resident of Aiken, SC. She received her bachelor’s degree in Nursing...

Jun 14, 2022

Tavon Tyree Blazek-Hill, 24, of Lexington, SC passed away June 14, 2022 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 649.6234 has charge of local arrangements.

Jun 14, 2022

Thomas C. Hofstetter, a bold soul, who dedicated much of his life to enriching his community, died peacefully on June 14 in Aiken, SC. He was 90.

The son of a Baltimore City Gas Company engineer and a schoolteacher, Tom grew up in the Northwood neighborhood of Baltimore, the elder child of Cruse and Ethel Hofstetter. After...