Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Jo Ann Angel Whittington
Nov 23, 2025
Mrs. Jo Ann Angel Whittington, 87, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Jo Ann was born in South Charleston, WV and was the daughter of the late Gratton George and Aubrey Jane Angel.
She was a 1955 graduate of South Charleston High School and lived in South Charleston and Scott Depot, WV before moving to Aiken, SC to be closer to family....
Margaret Smedes Rose
Nov 16, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Margaret Smedes Rose, 71, passed away on November 16, 2025.
A native of Greenville, SC, Margaret was a daughter of the late Harvey McKoy Rose and Lydia Leitner Rose and grew up with her two sisters. They rode horses, fished, and played in the neighborhood until the streetlights came on, creating a close-knit bond.
Margaret’s love of horses resulted in...
Loretta Marie Beckner (nee Miller)
Nov 16, 2025
Loretta Marie Beckner (nee Miller)
Beloved wife, loving mother, grandmother and dear friend passed away in Aiken after an extended battle with pancreatic cancer. Loretta was born in Hays, Kansas, January 19, 1949. She was the second of 7 children born to Frank and Elizabeth (Haffner) Miller.
Growing up on a wheat farm in the high plains of western Kansas, she was...
Roger David Ritch, Sr.
Nov 16, 2025
ROGER DAVID RITCH SR., 81, of Aiken, South Carolina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, November 16th, 2025.
Born to the late Robert and Mildred Ritch in Indian Trail, North Carolina, Roger was a dedicated Army veteran, having served honorably during the tours in Korea and Vietnam. He demonstrated a strong work ethic throughout his life, retiring...
Julianne McGraw Adams
Nov 15, 2025
Julianne McGraw Adams, 83, passed away Saturday, Nov 15, 2025, in her home.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
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Penny Lynn Bliss
Nov 15, 2025
Penny Spaulding Bliss, 73, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Born in Burlington, Vermont, to Robert and Grace (Yandow) Spaulding, Penny spent more than 30 years working in various secretarial positions, where her dedication and friendly nature touched many lives.
On September 11, 1971, Penny married the love of her life, David J. Bliss, and together they...
Dr. Gary Leazer
Nov 15, 2025
GARY HERBERT LEAZER, 80, husband of the late Ruth Leazer, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 in Aiken Memory Care.
Plans will be announced.
SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Nancy S. Long
Nov 15, 2025
Nancy Still Cheek Long, 91, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 in her home.
A native of Bamberg County, SC, Nancy was a daughter of the late Cronie M. and Esther Lucinda Still. She formerly lived in Aiken and was a former member of Millbrook Baptist Church. She was also a former volunteer at Christ Central. She lived in North Augusta...
Michael Gerald Vermilye
Nov 14, 2025
Michael G. Vermilye—devoted husband of Nancy for four decades and father of their three children—passed away on November 14, 2025, in his family home in Aiken, SC, at age 60. A few months shy of his 61st birthday and just months after celebrating his and Nancy’s 40th wedding anniversary, he brought to an end a full life marked by a...
Thomas Daniel "Dan" Egger
Nov 12, 2025
Thomas Daniel “Dan” Egger died peacefully on November 12, 2025, at the age of 84, in his home that he shared with his loving wife in Beech Island, SC.
Dan was born on February 9, 1941, in New York City. His parents were Thomas Daniel Egger and Margaret Zottman Egger. He graduated from Rice High School and started work at Pan...
Douglas Alan Fauls
Nov 12, 2025
DOUGLAS ALAN FAULS, 67, beloved husband of Cynthia Lantrip Fauls, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in Wellstar MCG Health Hospital in Augusta, GA with his loving family by his side.
Born in Detroit, MI, Doug was a son of the late Herbert Hoover Fauls and Betty Robinson Fauls. He grew up in Orlando, FL. Doug had a lifelong love for...
Anne Walton Sherrill
Nov 11, 2025
Anne Walton Sherrill
Anne died peacefully in her sleep on November 11, 2025, at the age of 99 years old just missing her goal of age 100 by a few weeks..
Anne is survived by her three children. Patricia (Peach) Abbott-Douglass (Marion, deceased (10-13-23), Pamela Foreman (Ashley), and Thomas (Thom) Edward Abbott, III (Chris), ten grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Anne was...
Diane Schmidt
Nov 10, 2025
Dorothy Diane Schmidt, aged 84, beloved widow of Allan A. Schmidt, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Born to the late Joseph Michael and Dorothy Dix Moore Dolejs, Diane was born and raised in Ida Grove Iowa. After completing her high school education, she pursued her nurses training and married her childhood sweetheart...
Ronald Joe Gilmer
Nov 9, 2025
Ronald “Ronnie” Gilmer, 86, of Graniteville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025.
A proud Navy veteran, Ronnie served his country with honor before returning home to South Carolina, where he built a life rooted in love, hard work, and devotion to family.
Ronnie was happiest outdoors—whether hunting, fishing, or simply taking in the quiet beauty of nature. His easygoing...
Anthony Paul Carnes
Nov 8, 2025
Anthony Paul Carnes (Tony), married to Donna O Carnes, passed away peacefully in his home with his wife by his side, Nov 8, 2025. He was a devoted, loving husband for 40 years. He never met a stranger and was kind to everyone, no matter who you were. He was loved by so many and loved the earth he lived...
Suzanne Herzog
Nov 8, 2025
Mrs. Suzanne Herzog, 88, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Sue was born in Kalamazoo, MI, daughter of the late William and Doris Ouding. She moved to Aiken in 1978 and began a Real Estate career which she very much enjoyed. She loved Aiken and all the residents in it. Sue truly never met a stranger.
Sue is survived by her son,...
Roland Chester Seigler
Nov 8, 2025
Roland Chester Seigler, 88, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Roland was born in Aiken County, son of the late Chester Marion “CM” Seigler and Bessie Toole Seigler. Roland attended North Greenville University and Furman University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music. He loved singing and playing his trumpet and harmonica.
While attending Aiken High School, Roland was drum major for...
Anne Kennedy Hodges Cain
Nov 7, 2025
Anne Cain, a tender, kind, and loving woman of unwavering faith, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 7, 2025. Born to Robert Hayne Hodges and Mary Lawton Hodges, she grew up surrounded by love and laughter alongside her three siblings.Throughout her life, Anne embodied a servant’s heart. She never spoke a bad word against...
Linda A. Findley
Nov 7, 2025
Linda Ann Findley, 84, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Friday, November 7, 2025. Her family was present when she passed with her devoted husband of 65 years, Dean Findley, by her side.
Born in Anderson, South Carolina, Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Jack and Pauline Hawkins. She was a graduate of Girls High...
Patricia Marie Hannon
Nov 6, 2025
PATRICIA MARIE HANNON, 66, beloved wife of Daniel John Hannon, passed away Thursday evening, November 6, 2025, at her home in the Cedar Creek Community of Aiken, SC.
Born in Quincy, MA, Patricia was a daughter of the late Richard Mohamed and Florence Gardner Omar. She grew up in Braintree, MA and lived most of her life in Massachusetts until moving...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Jo Ann Angel Whittington
Nov 23, 2025
Mrs. Jo Ann Angel Whittington, 87, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Jo Ann was born in South Charleston, WV and was the daughter of the late Gratton George and Aubrey Jane Angel.
She was a 1955 graduate of South Charleston High School and lived in South Charleston and Scott Depot, WV before moving to Aiken, SC to be closer to family....
Margaret Smedes Rose
Nov 16, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Margaret Smedes Rose, 71, passed away on November 16, 2025.
A native of Greenville, SC, Margaret was a daughter of the late Harvey McKoy Rose and Lydia Leitner Rose and grew up with her two sisters. They rode horses, fished, and played in the neighborhood until the streetlights came on, creating a close-knit bond.
Margaret’s love of horses resulted in...
Loretta Marie Beckner (nee Miller)
Nov 16, 2025
Loretta Marie Beckner (nee Miller)
Beloved wife, loving mother, grandmother and dear friend passed away in Aiken after an extended battle with pancreatic cancer. Loretta was born in Hays, Kansas, January 19, 1949. She was the second of 7 children born to Frank and Elizabeth (Haffner) Miller.
Growing up on a wheat farm in the high plains of western Kansas, she was...
Roger David Ritch, Sr.
Nov 16, 2025
ROGER DAVID RITCH SR., 81, of Aiken, South Carolina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, November 16th, 2025.
Born to the late Robert and Mildred Ritch in Indian Trail, North Carolina, Roger was a dedicated Army veteran, having served honorably during the tours in Korea and Vietnam. He demonstrated a strong work ethic throughout his life, retiring...
Julianne McGraw Adams
Nov 15, 2025
Julianne McGraw Adams, 83, passed away Saturday, Nov 15, 2025, in her home.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29801
Penny Lynn Bliss
Nov 15, 2025
Penny Spaulding Bliss, 73, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Born in Burlington, Vermont, to Robert and Grace (Yandow) Spaulding, Penny spent more than 30 years working in various secretarial positions, where her dedication and friendly nature touched many lives.
On September 11, 1971, Penny married the love of her life, David J. Bliss, and together they...
Dr. Gary Leazer
Nov 15, 2025
GARY HERBERT LEAZER, 80, husband of the late Ruth Leazer, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 in Aiken Memory Care.
Plans will be announced.
SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Nancy S. Long
Nov 15, 2025
Nancy Still Cheek Long, 91, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 in her home.
A native of Bamberg County, SC, Nancy was a daughter of the late Cronie M. and Esther Lucinda Still. She formerly lived in Aiken and was a former member of Millbrook Baptist Church. She was also a former volunteer at Christ Central. She lived in North Augusta...
Michael Gerald Vermilye
Nov 14, 2025
Michael G. Vermilye—devoted husband of Nancy for four decades and father of their three children—passed away on November 14, 2025, in his family home in Aiken, SC, at age 60. A few months shy of his 61st birthday and just months after celebrating his and Nancy’s 40th wedding anniversary, he brought to an end a full life marked by a...
Thomas Daniel "Dan" Egger
Nov 12, 2025
Thomas Daniel “Dan” Egger died peacefully on November 12, 2025, at the age of 84, in his home that he shared with his loving wife in Beech Island, SC.
Dan was born on February 9, 1941, in New York City. His parents were Thomas Daniel Egger and Margaret Zottman Egger. He graduated from Rice High School and started work at Pan...
Douglas Alan Fauls
Nov 12, 2025
DOUGLAS ALAN FAULS, 67, beloved husband of Cynthia Lantrip Fauls, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in Wellstar MCG Health Hospital in Augusta, GA with his loving family by his side.
Born in Detroit, MI, Doug was a son of the late Herbert Hoover Fauls and Betty Robinson Fauls. He grew up in Orlando, FL. Doug had a lifelong love for...
Anne Walton Sherrill
Nov 11, 2025
Anne Walton Sherrill
Anne died peacefully in her sleep on November 11, 2025, at the age of 99 years old just missing her goal of age 100 by a few weeks..
Anne is survived by her three children. Patricia (Peach) Abbott-Douglass (Marion, deceased (10-13-23), Pamela Foreman (Ashley), and Thomas (Thom) Edward Abbott, III (Chris), ten grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Anne was...
Diane Schmidt
Nov 10, 2025
Dorothy Diane Schmidt, aged 84, beloved widow of Allan A. Schmidt, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Born to the late Joseph Michael and Dorothy Dix Moore Dolejs, Diane was born and raised in Ida Grove Iowa. After completing her high school education, she pursued her nurses training and married her childhood sweetheart...
Ronald Joe Gilmer
Nov 9, 2025
Ronald “Ronnie” Gilmer, 86, of Graniteville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025.
A proud Navy veteran, Ronnie served his country with honor before returning home to South Carolina, where he built a life rooted in love, hard work, and devotion to family.
Ronnie was happiest outdoors—whether hunting, fishing, or simply taking in the quiet beauty of nature. His easygoing...
Anthony Paul Carnes
Nov 8, 2025
Anthony Paul Carnes (Tony), married to Donna O Carnes, passed away peacefully in his home with his wife by his side, Nov 8, 2025. He was a devoted, loving husband for 40 years. He never met a stranger and was kind to everyone, no matter who you were. He was loved by so many and loved the earth he lived...
Suzanne Herzog
Nov 8, 2025
Mrs. Suzanne Herzog, 88, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Sue was born in Kalamazoo, MI, daughter of the late William and Doris Ouding. She moved to Aiken in 1978 and began a Real Estate career which she very much enjoyed. She loved Aiken and all the residents in it. Sue truly never met a stranger.
Sue is survived by her son,...
Roland Chester Seigler
Nov 8, 2025
Roland Chester Seigler, 88, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Roland was born in Aiken County, son of the late Chester Marion “CM” Seigler and Bessie Toole Seigler. Roland attended North Greenville University and Furman University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music. He loved singing and playing his trumpet and harmonica.
While attending Aiken High School, Roland was drum major for...
Anne Kennedy Hodges Cain
Nov 7, 2025
Anne Cain, a tender, kind, and loving woman of unwavering faith, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 7, 2025. Born to Robert Hayne Hodges and Mary Lawton Hodges, she grew up surrounded by love and laughter alongside her three siblings.Throughout her life, Anne embodied a servant’s heart. She never spoke a bad word against...
Linda A. Findley
Nov 7, 2025
Linda Ann Findley, 84, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Friday, November 7, 2025. Her family was present when she passed with her devoted husband of 65 years, Dean Findley, by her side.
Born in Anderson, South Carolina, Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Jack and Pauline Hawkins. She was a graduate of Girls High...
Patricia Marie Hannon
Nov 6, 2025
PATRICIA MARIE HANNON, 66, beloved wife of Daniel John Hannon, passed away Thursday evening, November 6, 2025, at her home in the Cedar Creek Community of Aiken, SC.
Born in Quincy, MA, Patricia was a daughter of the late Richard Mohamed and Florence Gardner Omar. She grew up in Braintree, MA and lived most of her life in Massachusetts until moving...
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