Dec 4, 2014

Ryan James Jessop, 26, of Aiken, SC, formerly of Dauphin, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2014. A memorial service will be held at a later date at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Aiken under the care of GEORGE FUNERAL HOME.

Born in Paterson, NJ, Ryan was the beloved son of Russ and Kathleen McManamey Jessop,...

Nov 28, 2014

AIKEN, SC- VELMA WALLING FURR, 82, entered into rest, Friday, November 28, 2014 at University Hospital.

Born April 16, 1932 in Anderson, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Geneva Johnson. Mrs. Furr had made Aiken, SC her home for the past 65 years. She was of the Baptist faith and loved her...

Nov 28, 2014

AIKEN, SC- Mary Helen F. Duncan, 89, passed on Friday, November 28, 2014 in Columbia after a short illness.

She was born in Doerun, Ga., the daughter of Richard L. and Stella P. Free. She was a graduate of Norman College, Norman Park, Ga., and worked for Civil Service. She was married to the late Maj. Earl...

Nov 23, 2014

AIKEN, SC- CECIL H. MEARES, M.D., FACS, 90, died Sunday, November 23, 2014.

Born December 13, 1923 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, he was a son of Cecil H. and Myrtle Meares. Dr. Meares is survived by his wife Norma of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Julie and David Hughes of North Augusta, SC; a son, Scott Meares...

Nov 21, 2014

Graveside services for Ruby Mundy Owens, 90, of Aiken, will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, November 24, 2014 at Aiken Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1-2:30 p.m. prior to the service at GEORGE FUNERAL HOME. Pallbearers will be Andy Carswell, Jay Cox, Jeff Hawkins, Race Clark, Dean Mundy and Donnie Webb.

Born in...

Nov 18, 2014

Funeral services for Arthur "Art" Albert Williams, 80, of Aiken, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Chapel of GEORGE FUNERAL HOME. Burial will follow in Southlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Williams, widower of Betty Jean Williams, passed...

Nov 15, 2014

AIKEN, SC- GERTIE MAE HOLMER, 83, beloved wife of Thomas Holmer, entered into rest Saturday, November 15, 2014.

Mrs. Holmer was a native of Statesboro, Georgia, a daughter of the late John and Lula Corley Gregory. She spent her working career in the plastic production industry and retired from the Saint Petersburg Times newspaper. Gertie was a...

Nov 11, 2014

AIKEN, SC- GLORIA L. MORHEISER, 88, beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Morheiser passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Lucille Koda Prima. Gloria was a lifelong catholic. She lived for thirty years in Altadena, California before retiring to Aiken, SC in 1993. She...

Nov 7, 2014

Gertrude "Trudie" Manley Hubbard passed away on Friday, November 7, surrounded by family at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Pennsylvania and reared in Wilmington, Delaware, the last 40 years of her life were spent in Aiken.

Her husband, David Foster Hubbard, Jr., her parents, Thomas and Gert Manley, two brothers, Thomas and David Manley...

Nov 6, 2014

JOHN TIMOTHY HINES, 59, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014 in Malden, Massachusetts.

A native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, John was a son of Judith and the late John Joseph Hines. Timothy as he was known to his many friends, worked in property management and enjoyed music.

Survivors in addition to his mother, Judith, include a...

Nov 3, 2014

AIKEN, SC- George Robert DeSalvio, (90) 1/1924 - 11/2014, beloved husband of Gerd DeSalvio, passed away November 3, 2014 at his residence.

Mr. DeSalvio was born in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, the eldest son of Italian immigrants, Michele and Grace DeSalvio.

During WWII, George served in the Army (1943-1946) in the mountains of Italy with the 10th...

Oct 31, 2014

A Requiem Mass for Bonnie Labeda Bentley will be celebrated at 3 PM on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 1 until 2:30 at George Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American...

Oct 27, 2014

AIKEN, SC- Mr. John (Sean) T. Niland, Jr., 63, departed this life October 27, 2014.

He is survived by his sister, Lucinda (Cindy) Niland and is predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. and Jean Niland.

Having attended Aiken High School and the Citadel, Mr. Niland spent his working career in banking and...

Oct 26, 2014

Dr. Clara Turner, DMD, 63, of Aiken, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at University Hospital.

Born in Martin, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Eacle and Eliza Hicks Turner. She was a retired Associate Professor in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Florida, where she was also a member of the school's internationally...

Oct 8, 2014

AIKEN, SC- ARLIS TILLMAN REYNOLDS "Art," 67, beloved husband of Wanda Fay Reynolds, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014.

Art was a son of the late Arlis Tillman Reynolds, Sr. and Essie Nell Reynolds. Art proudly served his country in the United States Army 82nd and 101st Air Borne Divisions where he received the Bronze Star for...

Oct 8, 2014

Mrs. Thelma Virginia Nusbaum, 77, of Aiken, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. Visitation will be held from 4:30pm-6:30pm Saturday, at GEORGE FUNERAL HOME, AIKEN. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am Monday, October 13, 2014, at Grace United Church of Christ Cemetery, in Taneytown, MD. Memorial donations may be made to GHSF Fund 1078, Georgia Regents University...

Oct 7, 2014

A Requiem Mass for Stephan Zemko will be celebrated at 11:30 am on Friday, October 10, 2014 at St. Mary Help of Christians Church. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, with military honors. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, 6-7:30 pm at GEORGE FUNERAL HOME, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC.

Memorial donations may be...

Oct 3, 2014

BEECH ISLAND, SC- DARREN TAPLIN, 64, passed away Friday, October 3, 2014 at his farm.

A native of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Darren was the son of the late Roy and Monica Coughlin Taplin. Darren was a United States Honorary Young Horse Handler and a United States Dressage Federation Silver Medalist. His achievements and accomplishments in the sporthorse world...

Sep 29, 2014

Lorraine Russell Johnt, 94, widow of Woodrow Wilson Johnt passed away peacefully at home in Aiken, SC on Monday, September 29, 2014, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 10, 1919 in Buffalo, New York, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Lillian Russell. Lorraine retired from DuPont at SRS and was an active...

Sep 25, 2014

Mrs. Doris Lou Augustine, 86, of Aiken SC, passed away on Thursday, September 2 5, 2014.

A Daughter of the late Thomas Elvin Stevens and Margaret (Marshall) Stevens, she was born in Chesterfield SC, but lived in Aiken her entire life. Mrs. Augustine was a retired machine operator. She dedicated over 20 years to the ASCO Company....