Sep 25, 2018

Scott Beale Hunter, 69, publisher of the Aiken Standard from 1989-2013 and community leader, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, following a lengthy illness.

Funeral services will be at 10 AM Saturday, September 29, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church with The Rev. Dr. Brian Coulter officiating. Visitation will be at George Funeral Home...

Sep 24, 2018

AIKEN, SC—Mildred Goodson Murdock, age 98, entered into rest peacefully Monday, September 24, 2018.

Mrs. Murdock was born June 7, 1920 in Royston, GA to the late Bert and Nancy Goodson. She had made Aiken, SC her home since 1987, having previously lived in Ware Shoals, SC and Trion, GA. Mrs. Murdock was of the Baptist faith...

Sep 23, 2018

TRENTON, SC—Robert Lewis Post, age 61, entered into rest Sunday, September 23, 2018 at his residence.

Robert was born December 2, 1956 in Patterson, NJ and had made Aiken, SC his home for the past twenty-three years. Prior to moving South with his family, he worked at UPS in New Jersey. His family will remember him for...

Sep 20, 2018

AIKEN, SC— Rans Dow Black Jr., age 88, beloved husband of the late Sara F. Black, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018.

Born January 1, 1930 in Cherryville, NC, he was the son of the late Ranzo Dow Black I and the late Zona Kiser Black. He and Sara were married in Charlotte, NC and spent 57...

Sep 20, 2018

AIKEN, SC—Mrs. Beverly Ann Jones, age 56, entered into rest Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Augusta University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

Mrs. Jones was born May 20, 1962 in Aiken, SC to the late Henry and Ella Mae Griffin. She was a life-long resident of Aiken, SC and worked with Palmetto Ambulance and as a Home Health Aide...

Sep 16, 2018

AIKEN, SC—Ruth Dale McGraw, age 80, entered into rest Sunday, September 16, 2018.

Mrs. McGraw was born May 2, 1938 in Aiken County, SC to the late Milledge and Essie Huff. She was a life-long area resident and worked as a nurse; a job she thoroughly enjoyed. Mrs. McGraw was one of the original employees at Cumberland...

Sep 13, 2018

Windsor, SC – Michael Timothy Blackwelder, 52, loving husband of Malinda Reed Blackwelder, entered into his eternal rest Thursday morning, September 13, 2018 at his residence. Memorial services to celebrate his life will be held at 3:00 P.M. Monday afternoon, September 17, 2018 in the James Funeral Home Chapel, Wrens, GA, with Pastor Tom Schultz officiating.

One...

Sep 11, 2018

AIKEN, SC—Mary Ellen Curtis Inderrieden, age 83, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, September 11, 2018, at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

She was much loved by her family and friends as she was such a wonderful wife, mother, and friend herself!

Mary Ellen was born to the late Lawrence Patrick Curtis and Inez Cole Curtis. She...

Sep 11, 2018

JOHNSONVILLE – Rebecca Redd Heath Knoller, age 88, entered into rest unexpectedly Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Hemingway, SC with The Rev. Dr. Lisa Culpepper officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the...

Sep 10, 2018

AIKEN, SC—Robert Paul Raley, age 54, entered into rest Monday, September 10, 2018, at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Paul was born December 10, 1963, in Andalusia, AL, to the late Bobby Ray Raley and the late Lenora Ann Raley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Raley. He is survived...

Sep 3, 2018

Rev. Ramon Eugene Ergle, 82, beloved husband of Joyce Haile Ergle passed away peacefully at his residence Monday morning, September 3, 2018 following an extended illness.

Born in Aiken County on December 26, 1935 he was the son of the late John B. & Maggie Jordan Ergle. Rev. Ergle was a graduate of North Greenville College, Furman...

Aug 31, 2018

AIKEN, SC-- Margaret Elizabeth Rodgers Starling, age 88, passed away peacefully August 31, 2018 following an extended illness.

A life-long resident of Aiken, she was born on February 19, 1930 to the late Theodore & Cola Jackson Rodgers. She was self-employed and was a member of Bible Faith Holiness Church.

Survivors include a granddaughter Heather...

Aug 29, 2018

Aiken, SC — Debra June Jordan Cormany, 61, died Tuesday, August 29, 2018 at the University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia, following an extended battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Hank Cormany; one son, Patrick Cormany, and one daughter, Hope Cormany, both of Columbia; and two sisters, Barbara Keller of McCormick, and...

Aug 26, 2018

Carolyn Youngblood Swindle, 62, a resident of Aiken, S.C. passed away at the Augusta University Medical Center on August 26, 2018 following an extended illness.

Born in Chicago, Illinois on December 25, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Erby Olin and Ruby Morton Youngblood. She was a retired clerical worker witht the Department of Social...

Aug 26, 2018

AIKEN, SC—Wayman Bailey Corley, age 96, entered into rest peacefully Sunday, August 26, 2018 surrounded by his family.

Mr. Corley was born July 31, 1922 in Red Hill, SC to the late Wayman Etheridge Corley and the late Bessie Bailey Corley. He had been a resident of Aiken, SC since 1946, having previously lived in Trenton, SC....

Aug 23, 2018

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Mrs. Frances Sargent, age 93, formerly of New Ellenton, SC, entered into rest Thursday, August 23, 2018.

Mrs. Sargent was born June 22, 1925 in Anderson, SC to the late Adger and Dessie Gurley. She had made New Ellenton, SC her home since 1952 until moving to be closer to her children. Mrs....

Aug 22, 2018

Herbert D. (Sonny) Jones, Jr.

September 25, 1947 – August 22, 2018

AIKEN, SC-- Sonny Jones, 70, of Aiken passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Agape Hospice House in Lexington following a lengthy illness.

He was born September 25, 1947 in Aiken to the late Herbert D. Jones, Sr. and Velma Sizemore...

Aug 22, 2018

AIKEN, SC – Mary Helen Porter, age 65, entered into rest Wednesday, August 22, 2018.

Mary was born April 28, 1953 in Rochester, NY to the late William and Margarite Gerhardt. She had made Aiken, SC her home since 1974, having previously lived in Rochester, NY and then in Blacksburg, VA while in college. Mary was a...

Aug 20, 2018

NEW ELLENTON, SC—James Marion Bradham, age 91, entered into rest peacefully Monday, August 20, 2018 at home.

Mr. Bradham was born December 10, 1926 in Jenkins County, GA to the late William and Mattie Bradham. He served his country in the US Army and retired as a power operator at SRP after 33 years of service. Mr....

Aug 19, 2018

AIKEN, SC-- It is with great sadness and fond memories we announce that Donald Blaine Boyer went to join his lovely wife Suzanne and meet his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 19, 2018.

Donald Blaine Boyer was born on July 8, 1934 in Ironton, Ohio at the Lawrence County General Hospital. Don graduated from Ironton High...