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Jane Elizabeth Selman, age 98, entered into rest Monday, May 23, 2022. Mrs. Selman was born April 26, 1924 in Ithaca, NY to the late John Cronk Crissey and the late Christine Sturrock Crissey. She had made Aiken, SC her home since 1967 and was a long-time member of St. John's United Methodist Church. Her true passion was being a church soloist at St. John's and being a member of both the Chancellor Choir and Church Choir. She enjoyed supporting her husband's various business endeavors which included the Sno-Cap for several years, Selman Wholesale Electric, and Lighting Concepts by Selman. Mrs. Selman loved to cross stich and travel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Living in the same home she & her husband constructed in 1960, and a resident of Aiken for 62 years, Gladys Mary Schumacher entered into eternal peace on May 22, 2022. Gladys Mary Olsen was born in Ridgewood, NY January 2nd, 1922. Daughter of John and Mary Olsen. Although her exact birth year was always called into question after her father changed the birth certificate to allow her to attend a soon-to-be-constructed school, Gladys was witness to 100 years of glorious life, 36,640 sunrises. Wonderfully spunky & sassy Gladys lived life on her terms, experiencing 2 pandemics, the Great Depression, the advent of television, the telephone, air conditioning, automobiles, World War II,...

Lillie Rhyne Tate, age 97, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on May 15, 2022. Mrs. Tate was born August 12, 1924, in Gastonia, NC to the late James Arthur Rhyne and the late Ola Clawson Rhyne. She was an administrative assistant and retired from the State of Georgia's Warm Springs Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Tate had been a resident of Aiken, SC for the past twenty-four years and a member of Millbrook Baptist Church. She was a voracious reader and will be remembered as a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Theron S. "Chick" Tate; a son, Jeffrey Rhyne Tate; and a sister, Margaret Rhyne Sparks. ...

Mrs. Lillie R. Tate, 97, wife of the late Theron S. Tate, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, May 15, 2022 following an extended illness. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 11:00a.m. at Millbrook Baptist Church. A full obituary will be printed in tomorrow's edition. The Historic George Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 649.6234 has charge of arrangements.

Vivian Lee Weiss Nash, 76, beloved wife of Lawrence R. Nash, passed away peacefully at her home Monday Morning, May 9, 2022 following an extended illness. Born in Rochester, PA on January 25, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Joseph and Myrtle Ethel Kelley Weiss. Mrs. Nash was a former mail carrier in Beaver Falls, PA. Upon moving to Aiken in 1990 she later worked for the Aiken Travel Agency and retired from Delta Airlines. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Aiken New Comer's Club and the Aiken Town & Country Club. She was also extremely gifted with arts and crafts and participated for years in the Aiken's Makin Festival each fall. Surviving in...

Charles Eugene Ward Sr., age 90, entered into rest May 7, 2022. Mr. Ward was born June 7, 1931 in Clarksburg, WV to the late John and Luverne Ward. He was a carpenter superintendent by trade. He loved to ride his motorcycle and enjoyed being on the go, traveling and visiting with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Ward; his son, Eugene Ward; and numerous brothers and sisters. Survivors include a daughter, Diane Martin (Ed); two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, Haley Crossland and Melissa Morris; two sisters, Margaret Buck and Madelene Hayton; two brothers, Larry Ward and Joe Ward (Connie). The family will receive friends...

Agnes Mary Roberts, age 98, entered into rest May 3, 2022, at Trinity on Laurens. Mrs. Roberts was born May 3, 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Herbert Clark and the late Agnes Toole Clark. She was a resident of Aiken, SC since 1972 and a communicant of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church. She loved birdwatching, hiking in Hitchcock Woods, and was an avid reader and an excellent writer. She also enjoyed all forms of music and had a razor-sharp wit. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward John Roberts. Survivors include two daughters, Janice Provanzano (Jack) and Joan Jones (Terry); four sons, Edward Roberts (Debbie), Paul Roberts, Mark...

Janet Ellman Meaker gained her heavenly wings on April 24, 2022. Born Janet Effie Patterson on Sept 10, 1935 to Theodore Patterson and Erma Violet Moore in Olean, NY. She graduated from the nursing program in 1955 from Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira, NY and worked as an OR nurse and later as a Mental Health nurse at Willard and Sampson Hospitals. She married Harry A Ellman Jr in 1955 and had three children, Lynn Foster (Chuck) of Aiken, SC; Harry A Ellman III (Anna) of Hanahan, SC; and Keith P Ellman of North Charleston. In 1980 Janet and Harry relocated to North Charleston, SC from Valois, NY where she continued to work in the mental health field. Janet was named Outstanding...

Janet Ellman Meaker gained her heavenly wings on April 24, 2022. Born Janet Effie Patterson on Sept 10, 1935 to Theodore Patterson and Erma Violet Moore in Olean, NY. She graduated from the nursing program in 1955 from Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira, NY and worked as an OR nurse and later as a Mental Health nurse at Willard and Sampson Hospitals. She married Harry A Ellman Jr in 1955 and had three children, Lynn Foster (Chuck) of Aiken, SC; Harry A Ellman III (Anna) of Hanahan, SC; and Keith P Ellman of North Charleston. In 1980 Janet and Harry relocated to North Charleston, SC from Valois, NY where she continued to work in the mental health field. Janet was named Outstanding...

Entered into rest on April 20, 2022, Mr. William (Bill) Eugene Bodie, 85, loving husband of 67 years to Jo Lenor Hall Bodie. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, April 25, 2022, in The George Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. Monday at The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234).View the full obituary by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com.

Kathleen Ann Bizjak, age, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022. Kathleen was born October 2, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Paul Gibbons and the late Yolanda Gibbons. She had made the Cedar Creek community of Aiken, South Carolina her home for the past seven years. She lived in Cleveland for 59 years and worked for Ohio Title Corporation as an Escrow Officer for 34 years where her long time coworkers became her family and great friends. She was a very caring person that always put family and friends first. She had a tremendous love for animals and loved shopping, and decorating. Reading was one of her favorite things to do. She loved her Cleveland Cavs, Browns, and Indians. She had a...

Mr. William R. Dill, Jr., 75, loving companion of Sherry Siegmund Norton, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Bill was born in Greenville, SC, the son of the late William Rowley Dill, Sr., and the late Kate Greer Dill. He was reared in Greenville and graduated from Parker High School. Bill attended Clemson University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked in South Carolina and then North Carolina for a total of nineteen years before returning to South Carolina to work at the Savannah River Site for 24 years before retirement in 2012. Bill and his ex-wife Lorraine raised two children, a son Brian and a daughter Karen. In earlier years,...

Mr. William R. Dill, Jr., 75, loving companion of Sherry Siegmund Norton, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Bill was born in Greenville, SC, the son of the late William Rowley Dill, Sr., and the late Kate Greer Dill. He was reared in Greenville and graduated from Parker High School. Bill attended Clemson University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked in South Carolina and then North Carolina for a total of nineteen years before returning to South Carolina to work at the Savannah River Site for 24 years before retirement in 2012. Bill and his ex-wife Lorraine raised two children, a son Brian and a daughter Karen. In earlier years,...

Mary Elizabeth Jones Hewston, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Mrs. Hewston was born June 25, 1929, in Atlanta, GA to the late George Minor Jones and the late Era Lee Gray Jones. Her father took her to the premier of "Gone With The Wind" at age ten at the Fox Theater in Atlanta. She was primarily a home-maker but worked at SRP, the Probate Court and was a home interior decorator. She was a member of the Church of God a Worldwide Association. Mrs. Hewston loved gardening and was very artistic and creative. She was a skilled painter and enjoyed designing drapery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Hewston Jr.; a...

Sally Ann Clayton, 89, of Aiken, SC passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at University Hospital in Augusta following an extended illness. Born in Lake Milton, Ohio on March 4, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Lester Elmer & Letitia Ann Crum Creed. She was a resident of Aiken, SC since 1977 and owned and operated Clayton Muffler in Aiken for many years. She had previously worked for SRS for 9 years and was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She was active in voter registration in Ohio and Aiken County, the Aiken City Senior Citizen's Work Program, Helping Hands, The VFW Auxiliary and the DVA. Survivors include 3 daughters, JoAnna L. Hunsucker (James)...

Donnalee Montrose McDonell, better known as "Duncan" died on March 30, at Benton House of Aiken, shortly before turning 95 years of age. She was born in Kenmare, North Dakota to Jessie Dunbar Lissaman and William Henry Lissaman, both of Brandon Manitoba, Canada. Duncan attended schools in Williston and Minot, N. Dak., and Minot State University, the University of Minnesota, and London University, England. During school years she was newspaper cartoonist, yearbook art editor, Panhellenic Council President, Chapter President Sigma Sigma Sigma and National Officer as well. From early childhood she was trained in piano, percussion and dance, and performed in those venues for many years....

Shannon Goosey Hay, 71, widow of the late William Alan Hay, Sr., entered into heaven with her Savior on March 27th, 2022 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. following an extended illness. Born in Big Timber, Montana on June 22, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm & Hazel Irene Wheeler Goosey. Mrs. Hay was a lifelong member of Town Creek Baptist Church where she assisted her husband in teaching Sunday School for many years. She was also a faithful member of the sanctuary choir for as long as her health permitted. She was a 1968 graduate of Aiken High School where she was a member of the Poetry Club. She was an avid reader and loved writing poetry....

Michael Ian Greene, age 77, died March 27, 2022, following an extended illness. Michael was born August 17, 1944, in the Bronx, NY, to the late Jack and Mona Greene. He proudly served in the US Army. He graduated from City College of New York with a bachelor's degree in Graphic Arts. He was employed by the City of New York as a graphic artist and created maps, graphics, and pictures for the mayor & city leaders. He moved to Chappaqua, NY before retiring to the Cedar Creek Community of Aiken, SC. He was a member of the Cedar Creek Community and attended Adath Yeshurun Synagogue. Survivors include his wife of twenty-eight years, Laurie Green; his brother, Stanley Greene; a...

Raymond Carbone, MD, 85, of Beech Island, SC passed away March 23, 2022. Born May 30, 1936 in New York City, he was the son of the late Gilda and John Carbone. Raymond attended St. Peter's College in Jersey City, NJ and Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He practiced internal medicine and cardiology for over thirty years in Newark and East Orange, NJ before his retirement to TN. Raymond was an avid lover of animals. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dolores, and his daughter, Denise. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Laura and Pamela Carbone, his son- in- law Mitch Watsky, his granddaughters Nicole and Christina Caulfield,...

Raymond Carbone, MD, 85, of Beech Island, SC passed away March 23, 2022. Born May 30, 1936 in New York City, he was the son of the late Gilda and John Carbone. Raymond attended St. Peter's College in Jersey City, NJ and Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He practiced internal medicine and cardiology for over thirty years in Newark and East Orange, NJ before his retirement to TN. Raymond was an avid lover of animals. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dolores, and his daughter, Denise. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Laura and Pamela Carbone, his son- in- law Mitch Watsky, his granddaughters Nicole and Christina Caulfield,...

Bernard Joseph Koenig, age 91, entered into rest peacefully at home on March 22, 2022. Mr. Koenig was born December 30, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Frederick and Josephine Koenig. He proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. He had made Aiken, SC his home for the past eighteen years, having previously lived in Hilton Head, SC. He was a congregant of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church. He loved his family, his church, the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles and steaming crabs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Koenig and a sister, Julia Fried. Survivors include his beloved wife of seventy years, Ann Koenig;...