Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Betty T. Blanchard
Jul 27, 2025
BETTY TALMADGE TUCKER BLANCHARD, 76, beloved wife of Roy Edward “Eddie” Blanchard, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Augusta, Betty was a daughter of Paul Brown Tucker, Sr. and Elma Earline Royal Tucker. She grew up in Burke County, Georgia. After their marriage on November 11, 1972, Betty moved to Aiken, where...
Catherine Marie Hevel
Jul 27, 2025
Mrs. Catherine Marie Hevel, 71, beloved wife of Stephen D. Hevel, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Jeremy John Latham
Jul 26, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Jeremy John "Jay" Latham, 50, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Rory Murguia
Jul 24, 2025
Rory Marguia, 57, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, July 24, 2025, at her home in Aiken, SC.
A Celebration of Rory’s Life will take place on Saturday afternoon, August 2nd, beginning at 3 o’clock at Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Wendy Lewis
Jul 23, 2025
Wendy-Jo Lewis of Aiken, SC, formerly of Weston, MA and Sherborn, MA, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025 following an extended illness which she battled courageously.
The daughter of the late Stanley and Eve Lewis, she was predeceased by her former husband, Rory O’Neill.
She was a graduate of Pine Manor College and attended the University of Colorado Boulder. Her love...
Grace S. Waters
Jul 23, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Grace S. Waters passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. She was at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Mary Hoover Beard
Jul 22, 2025
Mary Ann Hoover Beard, 80, entered into eternal rest on the evening of Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in the comfort of her home in Aiken, South Carolina, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Winnsboro, SC, to the late Belton H. and Salley Driggers Hoover, Mary was the cherished wife of the late Charles “Red” Beard. Together, they built a life...
Harry O. Poston, Sr.
Jul 22, 2025
HARRY O. POSTON, SR., 96, passed away Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Tampa, FL, Harry was a son of the late Hampton and Anna Mae Dansby Poston. He was a Corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After he was discharged from Fort Gordon, Harry stayed in Augusta...
Billy Laurey
Jul 17, 2025
James William “Billy” Laurey, 69, a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of July 17, 2025, at his home. He leaves behind a legacy of love and fond memories.
Born in Allendale, SC, Billy was the son of Jo Anne Peeples Laurey and the late George Laurey. He dedicated 33 years of his professional career to...
Emily Susan Vine
Jul 15, 2025
E. Susan Vine, 82, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 15, 2025, at 5:15 a.m.
She was born on December 12, 1942, in Garrettsville, Ohio, to Everett and Mary Irvine Vine, and went on to live a life marked by service, intellect, and quiet strength.
Susan was predeceased by her brother, James Vine, and is survived by her loving wife,...
Stephanie Harris
Jul 13, 2025
Ms. Stephanie Kathleen Harris, 73, of Aiken, SC, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Stephanie was born in Kansas City, MO, on November 4, 1951, the eldest daughter of Charles H. and Ruby Fern Harris. She resided for many years in Denver, CO, and Independence, MO, before moving to Aiken in 2020. Stephanie graduated from Park University in Parkville,...
Sandra Percy Grabowski
Jul 12, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Sandra Grabowski, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on July 12th surrounded by her loved ones.
Born to the late Thomas and Alice (Jones) Percy, Sandy proudly served in the Royal Air Force before building a fulfilling life as both a realtor and a devoted homemaker. Her strength, resilience, and quiet kindness touched the lives...
Diane Thomas
Jul 11, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Diane (pronounced Dee-ann) or Dee Thomas peacefully went to be with the Lord on the night of Thursday, July 10, 2025. She joined her husband, James H. Thomas, M.D., who passed away in 2020. Dee was 93 years old and had been living in Aiken, South Carolina.
Dee was born in Foxdale, Pennsylvania to Earl and Isabell Williams...
Judith Schofield Mason
Jul 11, 2025
Judith (Judi) Schofield Mason entered into rest on July 11, 2025 in Augusta, GA.
Born November 26, 1939 in Cleveland, OH to Arthur Thomas Shofield and Hazel Vereeke Schofield, Judi lived in Athens, GA for 51 years, raising her family and working various jobs. She served as room mother for all three of her children during their elementary school years, making...
Mary Lou Simitz
Jul 10, 2025
MARY LOU SIMITZ, 87, widow of Joseph Simitz, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025.
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Mary Lou was a daughter of the late John and Mary Daly Ennis. She had lived in Aiken since 1990, when Joe began work as a systems analyst with SRNS
Surviving are his three daughters, Luanne Hernandez, Tucson, AZ, Terri Carrel (Jack), Las...
David Scott Daniels
Jul 5, 2025
David Scott Daniels, 52, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC
Patrick J Pritchard
Jul 5, 2025
Patrick Joseph Pritchard, 77, beloved husband of Christy Pritchard, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones on Saturday, July 5th, 2025.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Christy Brown Pritchard, two children, Nicholas Pritchard (Jourdan), Aiken SC, Lindsay Blake (Zachary) Charleston, SC; two grandchildren, Jude Mallach, and River Pritchard.
Born in Chicago, Il, Patrick was the son...
Thomas Duane Clemens
Jul 3, 2025
THOMAS DUANE CLEMENS, 87, beloved husband of Marjorie Miller Clemens, passed away peacefully in his home with his loving family by his side Thursday, July 3, 2025, after a 3-year battle with leukemia.
Born in Woodburn, OR, Thomas was a son of the late Wade and Catherine Littleton Clemens. Thomas proudly served as a pilot in the U.S. Air National Guard...
Stamatia K. Angelos
Jul 3, 2025
STAMATIA K. ANGELOS, 99, widow of Gus Angelos, passed away Thursday morning, July 3, 2025 in Aiken.
Born in Crete, Greece, Stamatia was the cherished daughter of the late Dimitrios and Eleni Takakis Krikona. She immigrated to the United States in 1951 to marry her beloved Gus, and they made Aiken their home. Following Gus’s passing in 1973, Stamatia demonstrated remarkable...
James Michael Duffy
Jul 2, 2025
James Michael Duffy, born on April 24, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY, passed away on July 2nd, 2025 after a six-year battle with dementia.Jim was a proud Army Veteran, bravely serving his country in the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he dedicated himself to public service as a police officer with the NYPD. Later, he continued his commitment to security,...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Betty T. Blanchard
Jul 27, 2025
BETTY TALMADGE TUCKER BLANCHARD, 76, beloved wife of Roy Edward “Eddie” Blanchard, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Augusta, Betty was a daughter of Paul Brown Tucker, Sr. and Elma Earline Royal Tucker. She grew up in Burke County, Georgia. After their marriage on November 11, 1972, Betty moved to Aiken, where...
Catherine Marie Hevel
Jul 27, 2025
Mrs. Catherine Marie Hevel, 71, beloved wife of Stephen D. Hevel, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Jeremy John Latham
Jul 26, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Jeremy John "Jay" Latham, 50, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Rory Murguia
Jul 24, 2025
Rory Marguia, 57, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, July 24, 2025, at her home in Aiken, SC.
A Celebration of Rory’s Life will take place on Saturday afternoon, August 2nd, beginning at 3 o’clock at Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Wendy Lewis
Jul 23, 2025
Wendy-Jo Lewis of Aiken, SC, formerly of Weston, MA and Sherborn, MA, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025 following an extended illness which she battled courageously.
The daughter of the late Stanley and Eve Lewis, she was predeceased by her former husband, Rory O’Neill.
She was a graduate of Pine Manor College and attended the University of Colorado Boulder. Her love...
Grace S. Waters
Jul 23, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Grace S. Waters passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. She was at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Mary Hoover Beard
Jul 22, 2025
Mary Ann Hoover Beard, 80, entered into eternal rest on the evening of Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in the comfort of her home in Aiken, South Carolina, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Winnsboro, SC, to the late Belton H. and Salley Driggers Hoover, Mary was the cherished wife of the late Charles “Red” Beard. Together, they built a life...
Harry O. Poston, Sr.
Jul 22, 2025
HARRY O. POSTON, SR., 96, passed away Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Tampa, FL, Harry was a son of the late Hampton and Anna Mae Dansby Poston. He was a Corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After he was discharged from Fort Gordon, Harry stayed in Augusta...
Billy Laurey
Jul 17, 2025
James William “Billy” Laurey, 69, a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of July 17, 2025, at his home. He leaves behind a legacy of love and fond memories.
Born in Allendale, SC, Billy was the son of Jo Anne Peeples Laurey and the late George Laurey. He dedicated 33 years of his professional career to...
Emily Susan Vine
Jul 15, 2025
E. Susan Vine, 82, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 15, 2025, at 5:15 a.m.
She was born on December 12, 1942, in Garrettsville, Ohio, to Everett and Mary Irvine Vine, and went on to live a life marked by service, intellect, and quiet strength.
Susan was predeceased by her brother, James Vine, and is survived by her loving wife,...
Stephanie Harris
Jul 13, 2025
Ms. Stephanie Kathleen Harris, 73, of Aiken, SC, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Stephanie was born in Kansas City, MO, on November 4, 1951, the eldest daughter of Charles H. and Ruby Fern Harris. She resided for many years in Denver, CO, and Independence, MO, before moving to Aiken in 2020. Stephanie graduated from Park University in Parkville,...
Sandra Percy Grabowski
Jul 12, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Sandra Grabowski, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on July 12th surrounded by her loved ones.
Born to the late Thomas and Alice (Jones) Percy, Sandy proudly served in the Royal Air Force before building a fulfilling life as both a realtor and a devoted homemaker. Her strength, resilience, and quiet kindness touched the lives...
Diane Thomas
Jul 11, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Diane (pronounced Dee-ann) or Dee Thomas peacefully went to be with the Lord on the night of Thursday, July 10, 2025. She joined her husband, James H. Thomas, M.D., who passed away in 2020. Dee was 93 years old and had been living in Aiken, South Carolina.
Dee was born in Foxdale, Pennsylvania to Earl and Isabell Williams...
Judith Schofield Mason
Jul 11, 2025
Judith (Judi) Schofield Mason entered into rest on July 11, 2025 in Augusta, GA.
Born November 26, 1939 in Cleveland, OH to Arthur Thomas Shofield and Hazel Vereeke Schofield, Judi lived in Athens, GA for 51 years, raising her family and working various jobs. She served as room mother for all three of her children during their elementary school years, making...
Mary Lou Simitz
Jul 10, 2025
MARY LOU SIMITZ, 87, widow of Joseph Simitz, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025.
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Mary Lou was a daughter of the late John and Mary Daly Ennis. She had lived in Aiken since 1990, when Joe began work as a systems analyst with SRNS
Surviving are his three daughters, Luanne Hernandez, Tucson, AZ, Terri Carrel (Jack), Las...
David Scott Daniels
Jul 5, 2025
David Scott Daniels, 52, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC
Patrick J Pritchard
Jul 5, 2025
Patrick Joseph Pritchard, 77, beloved husband of Christy Pritchard, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones on Saturday, July 5th, 2025.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Christy Brown Pritchard, two children, Nicholas Pritchard (Jourdan), Aiken SC, Lindsay Blake (Zachary) Charleston, SC; two grandchildren, Jude Mallach, and River Pritchard.
Born in Chicago, Il, Patrick was the son...
Thomas Duane Clemens
Jul 3, 2025
THOMAS DUANE CLEMENS, 87, beloved husband of Marjorie Miller Clemens, passed away peacefully in his home with his loving family by his side Thursday, July 3, 2025, after a 3-year battle with leukemia.
Born in Woodburn, OR, Thomas was a son of the late Wade and Catherine Littleton Clemens. Thomas proudly served as a pilot in the U.S. Air National Guard...
Stamatia K. Angelos
Jul 3, 2025
STAMATIA K. ANGELOS, 99, widow of Gus Angelos, passed away Thursday morning, July 3, 2025 in Aiken.
Born in Crete, Greece, Stamatia was the cherished daughter of the late Dimitrios and Eleni Takakis Krikona. She immigrated to the United States in 1951 to marry her beloved Gus, and they made Aiken their home. Following Gus’s passing in 1973, Stamatia demonstrated remarkable...
James Michael Duffy
Jul 2, 2025
James Michael Duffy, born on April 24, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY, passed away on July 2nd, 2025 after a six-year battle with dementia.Jim was a proud Army Veteran, bravely serving his country in the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he dedicated himself to public service as a police officer with the NYPD. Later, he continued his commitment to security,...
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