Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
William Madison McGhee, Jr.
May 27, 2025
WILLIAM MADISON McGHEE, JR., 88, beloved husband of Beatrice Burke McGhee, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, May 27, 2025 in Aiken.
Additional obituary information will be forthcoming.
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Elden Russell Kirkland
May 26, 2025
Mr. Elden Russell Kirkland, 79, beloved husband of Peggy Townsend Kirkland, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM, with the funeral service following at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in the funeral home chapel, Minister Craig Middleton officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Additional obituary information will be...
Lynn Anderson
May 26, 2025
JAMES LYNN ANDERSON, 73, beloved husband of Carole Andes Anderson, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 26, 2025, in his home.
A native of Maryville, TN, Lynn was a son of the late Lonnie Lynn and Mary Ruth Gardner Anderson. He was educated in Blount County, Tennessee, graduating from Alcoa High School. He received both his undergraduate and master’s degrees from the...
Katherine C. Boivin
May 25, 2025
WAGENER, SC - Mrs. Katherine C. "Kacy" Boivin, 83, beloved wife of Kenneth J. Boivin, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803.
John William Anderson
May 25, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mr. John William (Bill) Anderson, 71, peacefully passed away at home with family by his side on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
John was born on March 5, 1954, in Aiken, SC to the late Robert Allen Anderson Sr. and the late Marjorie Hall Anderson. He was a member of Redds Branch Baptist Church, attended Aiken High School and...
Edward Thomas Sadowski
May 22, 2025
Edward (Ed) Thomas Sadowski passed away on May 22, 2025 at the age of 64 in Aiken, SC.
Ed was born in Exeter, PA on September 10, 1960 to Edward and Martha Berkant Sadowski.
He attended Ohio University, earning a PhD in nuclear physics. It was there he met his future wife, Susan Klisowksi. The two were married in Athens, OH and...
Joseph Charles Clemente
May 22, 2025
Joseph Charles Clemente, of Aiken, SC, and Staten Island, NY, passed away Thursday May 22, 2025, at the age of 67.
A dedicated, loving husband, Joe leaves behind his beloved wife of 23 years, Valerie Brannick Clemente. They shared a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, wonderful friends and family. Survived by three sons: Joseph C. Clemente Jr. (wife Kimia, children...
Jerry Don McNeill
May 22, 2025
JERRY DON McNEILL, 80, beloved husband of Mary Suggs McNeill, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 22, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Center.
A native of Asheboro, NC, Jerry was a son of the late Julia Ann Jerrell McNeil. He grew up in North Carolina and worked for High Polint Fixtures before moving to Aiken in 1974. Jerry worked for and retired...
Charles Mark Herring
May 21, 2025
Charles Herring, 65, born August 31, 1959 in Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Charles is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Herring. His daughter, Jennifer (Chris) and son, Charles Jr. Eight stepchildren, Jeremy (Sheila), Justin (Mary-Katherine), Jillian, Christine (Josh), Kacy, Dylan, Tyler, and Nicholas (Caroline). And six...
Anna McConico Brewer
May 19, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Anna McConico Brewer, 93, widow of the late Bunny Leroy Brewer, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Linzee (John) Whittaker
May 16, 2025
Linzee (John) Whittaker, 82, passed away on May 16, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Born on May 14, 1943, in Boston, Massachusetts, Linzee lived a full and vibrant life marked by passion, dedication, and a deep connection to the equestrian world.
Throughout his life, Linzee was known for his love of horses and the sport that surrounded them. An avid horseman, he...
William "Bill" Kenneth Lawson
May 16, 2025
WILLIAM KENNETH “BILL” LAWSON, 61, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers with his loving family by his side.
Bill was a native and lifelong resident of Aiken. Born to the late Robert and Faye Roberson Lawson, he graduated from South Aiken High School, where he proudly played on the championship baseball team during his senior year...
Patrcia Bedingfield Boyer
May 11, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Patricia Bedingfield Boyer, passed away peacefully in her home on Mother's Day, May 11th, 2025.
Per her request, services will be private. Pat's ashes will be inurned at St. John's Methodist Church's Columbarium alongside her husband, Michael Dale Boyer.
Pat was born on April 17th, 1932 to Anne-Marie Windham and Hal Thomas Bedingfield. Her sister was Betty Anne Bedingfield...
James Nick Szathmary
May 11, 2025
Jim Szathmary, of Aiken, South Carolina, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on July 11, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Nick Szathmary and Helen Varga, Jim lived a long life full of love and dedication to his family and friends.
After graduating from John Adams High School, Jim entered...
John Steven "Steve" Johnson
May 10, 2025
John Steven “Steve” Johnson, 67, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Doris Sykes Johnson; son, John Hunter Johnson; and brother, Robert “Bob” Johnson. Steve was born in Aiken, son of the late Johnny Johnson and Geneva Mixon Grandy.
Steve will always be remembered for the roles he played in his life and the lives of...
James Milton Boswell
May 10, 2025
JAMES MILTON BOSWELL (Jim), 96, widower of Doris June Allen Boswell, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Louisville, KY, Jim was the son of the late James Cabble and Ada Mae Crawford Boswell. He graduated from the University of Louisville with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Jim moved to Aiken in 1953 to...
Phyllis Marie Hutto
May 8, 2025
Phyllis Marie Hutto, 73, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, in Aiken. A devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, she leaves behind a legacy of kindness and generosity.
Phyllis was born on October 5, 1951 at Fort Gordon Army Base. As an “Army Brat,” Phyllis traveled the world during her father’s service, which contributed to her unique perspective on...
Nancy Hicks Pruitt
May 8, 2025
NANCY HICKS PRUITT, 83, widow of Joseph Alonzo Pruitt, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Anderson, SC, Nancy was a daughter of the late Eris Wilson Hicks and Callie Terry Hicks. She lived 60 years of her life in Anderson, where she was a realtor with Caldwell Banker Real Estate. Nancy moved...
Diane Wolf
Apr 30, 2025
Diane Wolf, 77, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away on April 30th, 2025. Diane was born and raised in Aiken, and after graduating from Aiken High School, went on to graduate from Duke University. She then began a strong corporate career with Proctor & Gamble, later moving to Warner Lambert and then Johnson & Johnson. She then ran her own...
Martin "Marty" Eric Miller
Apr 20, 2025
After battling long illnesses, Martin “Marty” Eric Miller was called to his Eternal Home early on Resurrection Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina. His Celebration of Life will be Sunday, May 18th at 2 pm at Lakes Community Church in Newman Lake, Washington where he attended church near his Liberty Lake home for several years.
Born to William and...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
William Madison McGhee, Jr.
May 27, 2025
WILLIAM MADISON McGHEE, JR., 88, beloved husband of Beatrice Burke McGhee, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, May 27, 2025 in Aiken.
Additional obituary information will be forthcoming.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Elden Russell Kirkland
May 26, 2025
Mr. Elden Russell Kirkland, 79, beloved husband of Peggy Townsend Kirkland, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM, with the funeral service following at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in the funeral home chapel, Minister Craig Middleton officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Additional obituary information will be...
Lynn Anderson
May 26, 2025
JAMES LYNN ANDERSON, 73, beloved husband of Carole Andes Anderson, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 26, 2025, in his home.
A native of Maryville, TN, Lynn was a son of the late Lonnie Lynn and Mary Ruth Gardner Anderson. He was educated in Blount County, Tennessee, graduating from Alcoa High School. He received both his undergraduate and master’s degrees from the...
Katherine C. Boivin
May 25, 2025
WAGENER, SC - Mrs. Katherine C. "Kacy" Boivin, 83, beloved wife of Kenneth J. Boivin, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803.
John William Anderson
May 25, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mr. John William (Bill) Anderson, 71, peacefully passed away at home with family by his side on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
John was born on March 5, 1954, in Aiken, SC to the late Robert Allen Anderson Sr. and the late Marjorie Hall Anderson. He was a member of Redds Branch Baptist Church, attended Aiken High School and...
Edward Thomas Sadowski
May 22, 2025
Edward (Ed) Thomas Sadowski passed away on May 22, 2025 at the age of 64 in Aiken, SC.
Ed was born in Exeter, PA on September 10, 1960 to Edward and Martha Berkant Sadowski.
He attended Ohio University, earning a PhD in nuclear physics. It was there he met his future wife, Susan Klisowksi. The two were married in Athens, OH and...
Joseph Charles Clemente
May 22, 2025
Joseph Charles Clemente, of Aiken, SC, and Staten Island, NY, passed away Thursday May 22, 2025, at the age of 67.
A dedicated, loving husband, Joe leaves behind his beloved wife of 23 years, Valerie Brannick Clemente. They shared a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, wonderful friends and family. Survived by three sons: Joseph C. Clemente Jr. (wife Kimia, children...
Jerry Don McNeill
May 22, 2025
JERRY DON McNEILL, 80, beloved husband of Mary Suggs McNeill, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 22, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Center.
A native of Asheboro, NC, Jerry was a son of the late Julia Ann Jerrell McNeil. He grew up in North Carolina and worked for High Polint Fixtures before moving to Aiken in 1974. Jerry worked for and retired...
Charles Mark Herring
May 21, 2025
Charles Herring, 65, born August 31, 1959 in Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Charles is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Herring. His daughter, Jennifer (Chris) and son, Charles Jr. Eight stepchildren, Jeremy (Sheila), Justin (Mary-Katherine), Jillian, Christine (Josh), Kacy, Dylan, Tyler, and Nicholas (Caroline). And six...
Anna McConico Brewer
May 19, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Anna McConico Brewer, 93, widow of the late Bunny Leroy Brewer, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Linzee (John) Whittaker
May 16, 2025
Linzee (John) Whittaker, 82, passed away on May 16, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Born on May 14, 1943, in Boston, Massachusetts, Linzee lived a full and vibrant life marked by passion, dedication, and a deep connection to the equestrian world.
Throughout his life, Linzee was known for his love of horses and the sport that surrounded them. An avid horseman, he...
William "Bill" Kenneth Lawson
May 16, 2025
WILLIAM KENNETH “BILL” LAWSON, 61, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers with his loving family by his side.
Bill was a native and lifelong resident of Aiken. Born to the late Robert and Faye Roberson Lawson, he graduated from South Aiken High School, where he proudly played on the championship baseball team during his senior year...
Patrcia Bedingfield Boyer
May 11, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Patricia Bedingfield Boyer, passed away peacefully in her home on Mother's Day, May 11th, 2025.
Per her request, services will be private. Pat's ashes will be inurned at St. John's Methodist Church's Columbarium alongside her husband, Michael Dale Boyer.
Pat was born on April 17th, 1932 to Anne-Marie Windham and Hal Thomas Bedingfield. Her sister was Betty Anne Bedingfield...
James Nick Szathmary
May 11, 2025
Jim Szathmary, of Aiken, South Carolina, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on July 11, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Nick Szathmary and Helen Varga, Jim lived a long life full of love and dedication to his family and friends.
After graduating from John Adams High School, Jim entered...
John Steven "Steve" Johnson
May 10, 2025
John Steven “Steve” Johnson, 67, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Doris Sykes Johnson; son, John Hunter Johnson; and brother, Robert “Bob” Johnson. Steve was born in Aiken, son of the late Johnny Johnson and Geneva Mixon Grandy.
Steve will always be remembered for the roles he played in his life and the lives of...
James Milton Boswell
May 10, 2025
JAMES MILTON BOSWELL (Jim), 96, widower of Doris June Allen Boswell, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Louisville, KY, Jim was the son of the late James Cabble and Ada Mae Crawford Boswell. He graduated from the University of Louisville with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Jim moved to Aiken in 1953 to...
Phyllis Marie Hutto
May 8, 2025
Phyllis Marie Hutto, 73, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, in Aiken. A devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, she leaves behind a legacy of kindness and generosity.
Phyllis was born on October 5, 1951 at Fort Gordon Army Base. As an “Army Brat,” Phyllis traveled the world during her father’s service, which contributed to her unique perspective on...
Nancy Hicks Pruitt
May 8, 2025
NANCY HICKS PRUITT, 83, widow of Joseph Alonzo Pruitt, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Anderson, SC, Nancy was a daughter of the late Eris Wilson Hicks and Callie Terry Hicks. She lived 60 years of her life in Anderson, where she was a realtor with Caldwell Banker Real Estate. Nancy moved...
Diane Wolf
Apr 30, 2025
Diane Wolf, 77, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away on April 30th, 2025. Diane was born and raised in Aiken, and after graduating from Aiken High School, went on to graduate from Duke University. She then began a strong corporate career with Proctor & Gamble, later moving to Warner Lambert and then Johnson & Johnson. She then ran her own...
Martin "Marty" Eric Miller
Apr 20, 2025
After battling long illnesses, Martin “Marty” Eric Miller was called to his Eternal Home early on Resurrection Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina. His Celebration of Life will be Sunday, May 18th at 2 pm at Lakes Community Church in Newman Lake, Washington where he attended church near his Liberty Lake home for several years.
Born to William and...
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