Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Dorothy G. Coursey
Oct 30, 2025
DOROTHY G. COURSEY, 97, widow of Hastings Coursey, passed away Thursday evening, October 30, 2025 in Aiken.
Plans will be announced.
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Danielle Dawn Glover Bridges Bland
Oct 29, 2025
DANIELLE DAWN GLOVER BRIDGES BLAND, 56, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Wellstar MCG Medical Center.
Additional obituary information will be forthcoming.
The Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 15th at 2 o’clock at Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home with The Rev. Bill Howard III officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service.
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Mary Jo Wilson-Spencer
Oct 29, 2025
Mary Jo Wilson-Spencer, 88, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, after an extended illness in Aiken, South Carolina. Born on September 3, 1937, in Columbia, South Carolina, Mary Jo was raised on a farm in Holly Hill, South Carolina. She lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her faith, and her community.
Mary Jo was the daughter of...
W. Theodore "Ted" Gay III
Oct 28, 2025
WALMER THEODORE "TED" GAY III, 66, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
A native of Johnstown, PA, Ted was a son of Nancy Weyant Gay and the late Walmer Theodore Gay, Jr.
After completing his college education, Ted embarked on a successful career as a structural engineer with Parsons Corporation, where he dedicated over 20 years of service...
Leon Scott, Jr.
Oct 28, 2025
LEON SCOTT, JR., 55, beloved husband of Tracy Jackson Scott, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 28, 2025 following a sudden illness.
Born in Gadsden, South Carolina, Leon was the son of Martha Garrick Scott and Leon Scott, Sr. After graduating from South Carolina State University, he began his career at the Savannah River Site. He dedicated many years to SRS before...
Randolph M. Clarke
Oct 27, 2025
Randy was an exceptional man who had a life-long love for his family. His wife of 50 blessed years was the love of his life, and they had many crazy, wonderful adventures together both before and after adding their children to the mix. He had a brilliant mind and a wonderful sense of humor. For his children, he wasn’t just...
Caroline "Carrie" Elizabeth Epps
Oct 26, 2025
Caroline Elizabeth Epps, 27, became an angel in Heaven in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 26th passing away peacefully in her sleep.
Carrie is survived by her loving and devoted parents, Michael and Milly Ann Epps; brothers Matt (Mariah) Epps and Drew Epps, nephew Max; uncle John (Sarah) McLauchlin and cousins Carter and Kate McLauchlin, uncle Mark (Monika) Epps...
David Allan Cutler
Oct 25, 2025
DAVID ALLAN CUTLER, 64, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at his residence.
Born in Würzburg, Germany, David was the beloved son of the late Stanley Eugene and Maredo Jean Parham Cutler. His family relocated to Aiken in 1969, where he made lasting memories and friendships. David dedicated much of his life to being a long-haul trucker, a vocation that allowed...
Joan Bonnett Grice
Oct 24, 2025
Joan Elizabeth Bonnett Grice, 90, widow of Howard William Grice, passed away early Friday morning in the comfort of her home in West Columbia with her loving family by her side after a week long illness.
Born in Aiken County, Joan was a daughter of the late Ben and Beatrice Bonnett. Throughout her adult life, she resided in West Columbia, where...
Ramesh Chandra Shah
Oct 23, 2025
RAMESH CHANDRA SHAH, 84, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, October 23rd, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born in Zanzibar, Ramesh was the beloved son of the late Maganlal and Kamlaben Shah.
In 1964 he left Africa and moved to Leicester, England where he worked in various fields until 1971 when he moved to Toronto, Canada. In 1979, he immigrated to the United...
Steven D. McQuillen
Oct 23, 2025
Steven Dean McQuillen, beloved son of Nancy (Hamilton) McQuillen and the late Ronald D. McQuillen, was born on May 11, 1958, in Ashland, Ohio. He passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 23, 2025 in Aiken, SC
Steve graduated from Mansfield Christian High School and Ashland University. Following his education he worked in the family printing and office supply business in Mansfield, before...
Elaine Schmidt
Oct 22, 2025
Elaine Margaret Kalis Schmidt ,Age 92, of Aiken, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2025, in the presence of loved ones.
A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, she had a heart full of love and faith that touched everyone she met.
Born on January 31, 1933, in Chicago, Elaine was a daughter of the late Otto and Meta Kikolai...
Robert Clark Podewils
Oct 21, 2025
Robert Clark Podewils (“Bob”) died peacefully on October 21, 2025, in Aiken, SC, at the age of 82 years. Bob is survived by his devoted daughter Lisa Podewils Korologos; his caring son John David Podewils; and his five treasured grandchildren, Jack Christopher Korologos, Lexi Joy Korologos, Samantha Olivia Podewils, Nicole Elizabeth Podewils, and Reilly Griffin Podewils. Bob was predeceased by...
Claire H. Edenborg
Oct 21, 2025
Mrs. Claire H. Edenborg, 87, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Claire was born in Westville, MA, daughter of the late Gilbert J. Lagoy and Clara Coash Lagoy. She had been a resident of Aiken since 2015, and a parishioner of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church. She worked for Beneficial Finance and retired after 23 years of service. Claire...
Michael Alberto Duran
Oct 19, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Alberto Duran, 26, who left us unexpectedly on Sunday October 19, 2025, in Panama City, FL.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, Michael was a son of Amanda Aberle-Dixon and Alberto Duran Castorena. He attended Aiken County Schools and was a machine operator at Shaw Industries. Michael formerly worked at...
Dale Stephens
Oct 19, 2025
Loren Dale Stephens
AIKEN – Mr. Dale Stephens passed away October 19, 2025 at Wellstar MCG Hospital in Augusta , GA with family by his side. He was 70 years old. He was born in Augusta, GA to the late Mr. Claude G. “Steve” Stephens and Mrs. Muriel E. Lockwood Stephens. Except for the time spent in college and military service,...
Toni Crocker Lewis
Oct 16, 2025
TONI LYNN CROCKER LEWIS, 83, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 in her home following a brief illness.
Born in Gastonia, NC, November 19, 1942, Toni was the daughter of the late Charles Stanley and Lois Dills Crocker. Toni grew up in Macon, GA which she considered home before graduating from nursing school. In 1970 she moved with her then husband,...
Marie Nieves Neal
Oct 14, 2025
After a prolonged battle fighting various health issues, including dementia, María Nieves Neal (age 86) passed into the arms of her Savior on October 14, 2025 in Aiken, SC, with family by her side. María was born on May 5,1939, in Villacañas, Spain, the youngest of five siblings, to Alejandro Luis Sánchez Fernández-Pedraza and María del Pilar Zaragoza-García.
From the age...
Cynthia Ann Gray
Oct 14, 2025
CYNTHIA ANN GRAY, 78, widow of Thomas C. Gray, passed away, Tuesday, October 14, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers with her loving family by her side.
Born in Polk County, Florida, Cynthia was a daughter of the late Howard Durrance and Margaret Altman Durrance Whitehurst. She was also the step-daughter of the late James A. Whitehurst. She graduated from Aiken...
Loretta Mary Steedly
Oct 13, 2025
Loretta M. Fry Steedly (née Dann), 86, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, in her home in Aiken, South Carolina.
Born on February 21, 1939, in Norwalk, Ohio, Loretta was the daughter of Donald and Dolly Dann of Wakeman, Ohio. She grew up in northern Ohio alongside her brother John Dann of North Fairfield, who preceded her in death. She...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Dorothy G. Coursey
Oct 30, 2025
DOROTHY G. COURSEY, 97, widow of Hastings Coursey, passed away Thursday evening, October 30, 2025 in Aiken.
Plans will be announced.
SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Danielle Dawn Glover Bridges Bland
Oct 29, 2025
DANIELLE DAWN GLOVER BRIDGES BLAND, 56, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Wellstar MCG Medical Center.
Additional obituary information will be forthcoming.
The Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 15th at 2 o’clock at Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home with The Rev. Bill Howard III officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service.
SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL...
Mary Jo Wilson-Spencer
Oct 29, 2025
Mary Jo Wilson-Spencer, 88, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, after an extended illness in Aiken, South Carolina. Born on September 3, 1937, in Columbia, South Carolina, Mary Jo was raised on a farm in Holly Hill, South Carolina. She lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her faith, and her community.
Mary Jo was the daughter of...
W. Theodore "Ted" Gay III
Oct 28, 2025
WALMER THEODORE "TED" GAY III, 66, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
A native of Johnstown, PA, Ted was a son of Nancy Weyant Gay and the late Walmer Theodore Gay, Jr.
After completing his college education, Ted embarked on a successful career as a structural engineer with Parsons Corporation, where he dedicated over 20 years of service...
Leon Scott, Jr.
Oct 28, 2025
LEON SCOTT, JR., 55, beloved husband of Tracy Jackson Scott, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 28, 2025 following a sudden illness.
Born in Gadsden, South Carolina, Leon was the son of Martha Garrick Scott and Leon Scott, Sr. After graduating from South Carolina State University, he began his career at the Savannah River Site. He dedicated many years to SRS before...
Randolph M. Clarke
Oct 27, 2025
Randy was an exceptional man who had a life-long love for his family. His wife of 50 blessed years was the love of his life, and they had many crazy, wonderful adventures together both before and after adding their children to the mix. He had a brilliant mind and a wonderful sense of humor. For his children, he wasn’t just...
Caroline "Carrie" Elizabeth Epps
Oct 26, 2025
Caroline Elizabeth Epps, 27, became an angel in Heaven in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 26th passing away peacefully in her sleep.
Carrie is survived by her loving and devoted parents, Michael and Milly Ann Epps; brothers Matt (Mariah) Epps and Drew Epps, nephew Max; uncle John (Sarah) McLauchlin and cousins Carter and Kate McLauchlin, uncle Mark (Monika) Epps...
David Allan Cutler
Oct 25, 2025
DAVID ALLAN CUTLER, 64, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at his residence.
Born in Würzburg, Germany, David was the beloved son of the late Stanley Eugene and Maredo Jean Parham Cutler. His family relocated to Aiken in 1969, where he made lasting memories and friendships. David dedicated much of his life to being a long-haul trucker, a vocation that allowed...
Joan Bonnett Grice
Oct 24, 2025
Joan Elizabeth Bonnett Grice, 90, widow of Howard William Grice, passed away early Friday morning in the comfort of her home in West Columbia with her loving family by her side after a week long illness.
Born in Aiken County, Joan was a daughter of the late Ben and Beatrice Bonnett. Throughout her adult life, she resided in West Columbia, where...
Ramesh Chandra Shah
Oct 23, 2025
RAMESH CHANDRA SHAH, 84, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, October 23rd, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born in Zanzibar, Ramesh was the beloved son of the late Maganlal and Kamlaben Shah.
In 1964 he left Africa and moved to Leicester, England where he worked in various fields until 1971 when he moved to Toronto, Canada. In 1979, he immigrated to the United...
Steven D. McQuillen
Oct 23, 2025
Steven Dean McQuillen, beloved son of Nancy (Hamilton) McQuillen and the late Ronald D. McQuillen, was born on May 11, 1958, in Ashland, Ohio. He passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 23, 2025 in Aiken, SC
Steve graduated from Mansfield Christian High School and Ashland University. Following his education he worked in the family printing and office supply business in Mansfield, before...
Elaine Schmidt
Oct 22, 2025
Elaine Margaret Kalis Schmidt ,Age 92, of Aiken, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2025, in the presence of loved ones.
A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, she had a heart full of love and faith that touched everyone she met.
Born on January 31, 1933, in Chicago, Elaine was a daughter of the late Otto and Meta Kikolai...
Robert Clark Podewils
Oct 21, 2025
Robert Clark Podewils (“Bob”) died peacefully on October 21, 2025, in Aiken, SC, at the age of 82 years. Bob is survived by his devoted daughter Lisa Podewils Korologos; his caring son John David Podewils; and his five treasured grandchildren, Jack Christopher Korologos, Lexi Joy Korologos, Samantha Olivia Podewils, Nicole Elizabeth Podewils, and Reilly Griffin Podewils. Bob was predeceased by...
Claire H. Edenborg
Oct 21, 2025
Mrs. Claire H. Edenborg, 87, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Claire was born in Westville, MA, daughter of the late Gilbert J. Lagoy and Clara Coash Lagoy. She had been a resident of Aiken since 2015, and a parishioner of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church. She worked for Beneficial Finance and retired after 23 years of service. Claire...
Michael Alberto Duran
Oct 19, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Alberto Duran, 26, who left us unexpectedly on Sunday October 19, 2025, in Panama City, FL.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, Michael was a son of Amanda Aberle-Dixon and Alberto Duran Castorena. He attended Aiken County Schools and was a machine operator at Shaw Industries. Michael formerly worked at...
Dale Stephens
Oct 19, 2025
Loren Dale Stephens
AIKEN – Mr. Dale Stephens passed away October 19, 2025 at Wellstar MCG Hospital in Augusta , GA with family by his side. He was 70 years old. He was born in Augusta, GA to the late Mr. Claude G. “Steve” Stephens and Mrs. Muriel E. Lockwood Stephens. Except for the time spent in college and military service,...
Toni Crocker Lewis
Oct 16, 2025
TONI LYNN CROCKER LEWIS, 83, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 in her home following a brief illness.
Born in Gastonia, NC, November 19, 1942, Toni was the daughter of the late Charles Stanley and Lois Dills Crocker. Toni grew up in Macon, GA which she considered home before graduating from nursing school. In 1970 she moved with her then husband,...
Marie Nieves Neal
Oct 14, 2025
After a prolonged battle fighting various health issues, including dementia, María Nieves Neal (age 86) passed into the arms of her Savior on October 14, 2025 in Aiken, SC, with family by her side. María was born on May 5,1939, in Villacañas, Spain, the youngest of five siblings, to Alejandro Luis Sánchez Fernández-Pedraza and María del Pilar Zaragoza-García.
From the age...
Cynthia Ann Gray
Oct 14, 2025
CYNTHIA ANN GRAY, 78, widow of Thomas C. Gray, passed away, Tuesday, October 14, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers with her loving family by her side.
Born in Polk County, Florida, Cynthia was a daughter of the late Howard Durrance and Margaret Altman Durrance Whitehurst. She was also the step-daughter of the late James A. Whitehurst. She graduated from Aiken...
Loretta Mary Steedly
Oct 13, 2025
Loretta M. Fry Steedly (née Dann), 86, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, in her home in Aiken, South Carolina.
Born on February 21, 1939, in Norwalk, Ohio, Loretta was the daughter of Donald and Dolly Dann of Wakeman, Ohio. She grew up in northern Ohio alongside her brother John Dann of North Fairfield, who preceded her in death. She...
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