Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Kemberly Younts

Kemberly Younts

Aug 17, 2026

Martinez, GA – Kemberly Younts went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday morning, August 17, 2026.

Born in Greenwood, SC on April 20, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Norman Wade Younts and Bette Adams Younts. Kem grew up in Aiken, SC and was a 1972 graduate of Aiken High School. She received her...

Ralph Ludwig Moor

Ralph Ludwig Moor

Aug 10, 2026

Ralph Ludwig Moor, 71, passed away at his home on August 10, 2026.

Ralph was born in Ft. Hood, Texas. He is the son of the late Merrill Lewis Moor and Ingeburg Imhof Moor. Ralph graduated from The Academy of Richmond County and from Augusta College, now named Augusta University, with a degree in finance. Ralph loved dogs. He adopted retired...

Leo Richard Berube

Leo Richard Berube

Aug 10, 2026

Leo Richard Berube, born December 24, 1955 in Fall River, MA, passed away on August 10, 2026, at Wellstar MCG Health in Augusta, GA. Throughout his seventy years, Leo embodied a life of service, dedication, and deep connection to family and community.

Raised in Plainfield, CT, Leo grew up in a family guided by the values of hard work and love....

Jack J. Parrish, Jr.

Jack J. Parrish, Jr.

Aug 8, 2026

Jack J. Parrish, Jr., born on September 10, 1944, in Bamberg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his son Justin’s home in Aiken, SC, Saturday afternoon, August 8, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. His life spanned eighty-one remarkable years marked by dedication to family, service to his country, and a deep connection to the land he cherished.

Born to Jack J.,...

Willem van der Pauwert

Willem van der Pauwert

Aug 4, 2026

Willem van der Pauwert, 79, passed away peacefully at home in Aiken, South Carolina, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. He was a cherished husband to Christina, with whom he shared a loving marriage of 50 years.

Born in Sneek, Friesland, Netherlands, Willem moved to the United States at age 19 to pursue higher education. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology...

Robert Clinton Haythorn

Robert Clinton Haythorn

Aug 4, 2026

Mr. Robert Clinton Haythorn, 91 years of age, died August 4, 2026 at home in Aiken, South Carolina.

A celebration of life service will be Saturday afternoon, August 8th at 3 o’clock held at St. John’s Methodist Church followed by a reception in Ward Hall.

Mr. Haythorn was an insurance underwriting executive with Great American Insurance Company and Old Guard Mutual Insurance...

Susan Morris

Susan Morris

Aug 3, 2026

Susan Debra Morris, 72, of Aiken County, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on August 3, 2026. 

Susan was born on October 14, 1953, in Aiken County, South Carolina, and was a lifelong resident of the area. She graduated from Aiken High School and briefly worked as a nurse, dedicating herself to caring for others. Susan shared 37 years of...

Selena Thomas Harrison

Selena Thomas Harrison

Aug 3, 2026

Selena Thomas Harrison, beloved wife of Joseph Lee Harrison, died on August 3, 2026 at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.

Selena was born to Marvin McRoy and Margaret Morgan Thomas on October 29, 1952 in Georgetown, South Carolina. In addition to her husband Joe, she is survived by her siblings Margaret “Connie” T. Bull (Clayton) of Georgetown; Marvin...

Robert "Bob" Wilkes Sawyer, Jr.

Robert "Bob" Wilkes Sawyer, Jr.

Aug 2, 2026

Robert "Bob" Wilkes Sawyer, Jr., 78, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Aiken, SC, Sunday, August 2, 2026. Born on March 5, 1948, in Columbia, SC, Bob's life was one defined by dedication to family, hard work, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.

A lifelong resident of Aiken, Bob owned and operated Sawyer Tile Company, a business his family...

Thomas Hayes Coward

Thomas Hayes Coward

Jul 30, 2026

Thomas Hayes “Tommy” Coward, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and steadfast member of his community, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, in his home in Aiken, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 15, 1942, in Hillsborough County, Florida, Tommy’s life was characterized by enduring commitment to family, agriculture, and service to his community.

A lifelong resident of...

Thomas "Tom" Henry McCullough

Thomas "Tom" Henry McCullough

Jul 29, 2026

On Wednesday, July 29th, 2026, Thomas "Tom" Henry McCullough, Jr., 84 years old, passed peacefully in his sleep at his home on the Savannah River in Augusta, Georgia.

Tom was born in Jacksonville, Florida on August 23rd, 1941 to the proud parents of Winifred "Wimpy" Dent McCullough and Thomas Henry McCullough, Sr. In addition to the heavenly reunion with his parents,...

Jeanne Wiland Mayenschein

Jeanne Wiland Mayenschein

Jul 28, 2026

Jeanne Wiland Mayenschein, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Jeanne was born in Morgantown, WV, daughter of the late Frank O. Wiland, Jr. and Mary Hartley Wiland. Jeanne moved to Aiken with her family in 1952. She was a 1963 graduate of Aiken High. She married Jack Mayenschein, and they had two children. She was a devoted wife of 48...

Bruce Quincy Stacey

Bruce Quincy Stacey

Jul 26, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the legend, Bruce Quincy Stacey, passed peacefully in his home on July 26, 2026, at the age of 63.

Bruce was the beloved son of the late Sam and Jean Stacey. His greatest accomplishments in life were his children, Robert Stacey (Whitney), Patrick Stacey (Meighan), and Mary Farmer (Scott). He was incredibly proud...

Jack Brett Jarriel

Jack Brett Jarriel

Jul 26, 2026

Jack Brett Jarriel, 66, of Aiken, died at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta on Sunday, July 26, 2026.

He was an award-winning industrial designer and founder and principal of The Design Source, an industrial design firm that served both domestic and international clients.

Mr. Jarriel was born on December 28, 1959, in Athens, Georgia, the son of Anne Jarriel and Jack L....

Suhagben Rajnikant Parikh

Suhagben Rajnikant Parikh

Jul 25, 2026

SUHAGBEN RAJNIKANT PARIKH, 87, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026 in the comfort of her home.

The Antyesti (Funeral Service) will be Sunday morning, August 2, 2026 at 11 o’clock at Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home. Service will be livestreamed at https://iframe.dacast.com/b/156599/c/585055

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Dr. Frederick Martin St. John James

Dr. Frederick Martin St. John James

Jul 24, 2026

Frederick Martin St. John James, M.D., 66, beloved husband of Dee Strange James, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 24, 2026.

Service arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIEKN, SC

Mildred Huff Taylor

Mildred Huff Taylor

Jul 24, 2026

Mildred Lee Huff Taylor, of Aiken, SC, beloved wife of 28 years to the late Mr. William (Toby) Kenneth Taylor, entered into rest on Friday, July 24, 2026 at the age of 90.

She is survived by her children, John “Bull” (Jayne) Davis and Cathy (James) Cumbee; stepdaughter Sabrina (Randy) White; 7 grandchildren, and many great and great-great grandchildren; sisters Minnie...

Margaret Bennsky Gainer

Margaret Bennsky Gainer

Jul 22, 2026

Aiken, SC — Margaret (Marti) Bennsky Gainer, age 98, passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 22, 2026. The third of six children, Marti was predeceased by her parents, George and Glaydes Fisher Bennsky, her husband of 66 years, Bob Gainer, and her elder son, Rob.

Marti is survived by her son Brett J. Gainer of Sacramento, CA; two...

Bartholomew "Bart" James Melody

Bartholomew "Bart" James Melody

Jul 18, 2026

Bartholomew “Bart” James Melody, age 50, passed away on July 18, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on November 26, 1975, and was raised in Ohio. Bart graduated from Cleveland State University and spent the majority of his career working with individuals with disabilities. He was employed as a special education teacher for Aiken County Public...

Mary Margaret Borum

Mary Margaret Borum

Jul 17, 2026

AIKEN, SC - Mary Margaret Borum, 94, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026.

Mary was born in Rolla, Missouri, the only child of Ruby Nell (Snow) Bullard and James Everett Bullard. 

Her childhood was largely spent in St. Louis with a shorter period in San Francisco. Her father died when she was three and until her mother remarried, her beloved grandmother (Alpha...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Kemberly Younts

Kemberly Younts

Aug 17, 2026

Martinez, GA – Kemberly Younts went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday morning, August 17, 2026.

Born in Greenwood, SC on April 20, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Norman Wade Younts and Bette Adams Younts. Kem grew up in Aiken, SC and was a 1972 graduate of Aiken High School. She received her...

Ralph Ludwig Moor

Ralph Ludwig Moor

Aug 10, 2026

Ralph Ludwig Moor, 71, passed away at his home on August 10, 2026.

Ralph was born in Ft. Hood, Texas. He is the son of the late Merrill Lewis Moor and Ingeburg Imhof Moor. Ralph graduated from The Academy of Richmond County and from Augusta College, now named Augusta University, with a degree in finance. Ralph loved dogs. He adopted retired...

Leo Richard Berube

Leo Richard Berube

Aug 10, 2026

Leo Richard Berube, born December 24, 1955 in Fall River, MA, passed away on August 10, 2026, at Wellstar MCG Health in Augusta, GA. Throughout his seventy years, Leo embodied a life of service, dedication, and deep connection to family and community.

Raised in Plainfield, CT, Leo grew up in a family guided by the values of hard work and love....

Jack J. Parrish, Jr.

Jack J. Parrish, Jr.

Aug 8, 2026

Jack J. Parrish, Jr., born on September 10, 1944, in Bamberg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his son Justin’s home in Aiken, SC, Saturday afternoon, August 8, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. His life spanned eighty-one remarkable years marked by dedication to family, service to his country, and a deep connection to the land he cherished.

Born to Jack J.,...

Willem van der Pauwert

Willem van der Pauwert

Aug 4, 2026

Willem van der Pauwert, 79, passed away peacefully at home in Aiken, South Carolina, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. He was a cherished husband to Christina, with whom he shared a loving marriage of 50 years.

Born in Sneek, Friesland, Netherlands, Willem moved to the United States at age 19 to pursue higher education. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology...

Robert Clinton Haythorn

Robert Clinton Haythorn

Aug 4, 2026

Mr. Robert Clinton Haythorn, 91 years of age, died August 4, 2026 at home in Aiken, South Carolina.

A celebration of life service will be Saturday afternoon, August 8th at 3 o’clock held at St. John’s Methodist Church followed by a reception in Ward Hall.

Mr. Haythorn was an insurance underwriting executive with Great American Insurance Company and Old Guard Mutual Insurance...

Susan Morris

Susan Morris

Aug 3, 2026

Susan Debra Morris, 72, of Aiken County, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on August 3, 2026. 

Susan was born on October 14, 1953, in Aiken County, South Carolina, and was a lifelong resident of the area. She graduated from Aiken High School and briefly worked as a nurse, dedicating herself to caring for others. Susan shared 37 years of...

Selena Thomas Harrison

Selena Thomas Harrison

Aug 3, 2026

Selena Thomas Harrison, beloved wife of Joseph Lee Harrison, died on August 3, 2026 at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.

Selena was born to Marvin McRoy and Margaret Morgan Thomas on October 29, 1952 in Georgetown, South Carolina. In addition to her husband Joe, she is survived by her siblings Margaret “Connie” T. Bull (Clayton) of Georgetown; Marvin...

Robert "Bob" Wilkes Sawyer, Jr.

Robert "Bob" Wilkes Sawyer, Jr.

Aug 2, 2026

Robert "Bob" Wilkes Sawyer, Jr., 78, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Aiken, SC, Sunday, August 2, 2026. Born on March 5, 1948, in Columbia, SC, Bob's life was one defined by dedication to family, hard work, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.

A lifelong resident of Aiken, Bob owned and operated Sawyer Tile Company, a business his family...

Thomas Hayes Coward

Thomas Hayes Coward

Jul 30, 2026

Thomas Hayes “Tommy” Coward, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and steadfast member of his community, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, in his home in Aiken, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 15, 1942, in Hillsborough County, Florida, Tommy’s life was characterized by enduring commitment to family, agriculture, and service to his community.

A lifelong resident of...

Thomas "Tom" Henry McCullough

Thomas "Tom" Henry McCullough

Jul 29, 2026

On Wednesday, July 29th, 2026, Thomas "Tom" Henry McCullough, Jr., 84 years old, passed peacefully in his sleep at his home on the Savannah River in Augusta, Georgia.

Tom was born in Jacksonville, Florida on August 23rd, 1941 to the proud parents of Winifred "Wimpy" Dent McCullough and Thomas Henry McCullough, Sr. In addition to the heavenly reunion with his parents,...

Jeanne Wiland Mayenschein

Jeanne Wiland Mayenschein

Jul 28, 2026

Jeanne Wiland Mayenschein, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Jeanne was born in Morgantown, WV, daughter of the late Frank O. Wiland, Jr. and Mary Hartley Wiland. Jeanne moved to Aiken with her family in 1952. She was a 1963 graduate of Aiken High. She married Jack Mayenschein, and they had two children. She was a devoted wife of 48...

Bruce Quincy Stacey

Bruce Quincy Stacey

Jul 26, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the legend, Bruce Quincy Stacey, passed peacefully in his home on July 26, 2026, at the age of 63.

Bruce was the beloved son of the late Sam and Jean Stacey. His greatest accomplishments in life were his children, Robert Stacey (Whitney), Patrick Stacey (Meighan), and Mary Farmer (Scott). He was incredibly proud...

Jack Brett Jarriel

Jack Brett Jarriel

Jul 26, 2026

Jack Brett Jarriel, 66, of Aiken, died at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta on Sunday, July 26, 2026.

He was an award-winning industrial designer and founder and principal of The Design Source, an industrial design firm that served both domestic and international clients.

Mr. Jarriel was born on December 28, 1959, in Athens, Georgia, the son of Anne Jarriel and Jack L....

Suhagben Rajnikant Parikh

Suhagben Rajnikant Parikh

Jul 25, 2026

SUHAGBEN RAJNIKANT PARIKH, 87, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026 in the comfort of her home.

The Antyesti (Funeral Service) will be Sunday morning, August 2, 2026 at 11 o’clock at Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home. Service will be livestreamed at https://iframe.dacast.com/b/156599/c/585055

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Dr. Frederick Martin St. John James

Dr. Frederick Martin St. John James

Jul 24, 2026

Frederick Martin St. John James, M.D., 66, beloved husband of Dee Strange James, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 24, 2026.

Service arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIEKN, SC

Mildred Huff Taylor

Mildred Huff Taylor

Jul 24, 2026

Mildred Lee Huff Taylor, of Aiken, SC, beloved wife of 28 years to the late Mr. William (Toby) Kenneth Taylor, entered into rest on Friday, July 24, 2026 at the age of 90.

She is survived by her children, John “Bull” (Jayne) Davis and Cathy (James) Cumbee; stepdaughter Sabrina (Randy) White; 7 grandchildren, and many great and great-great grandchildren; sisters Minnie...

Margaret Bennsky Gainer

Margaret Bennsky Gainer

Jul 22, 2026

Aiken, SC — Margaret (Marti) Bennsky Gainer, age 98, passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 22, 2026. The third of six children, Marti was predeceased by her parents, George and Glaydes Fisher Bennsky, her husband of 66 years, Bob Gainer, and her elder son, Rob.

Marti is survived by her son Brett J. Gainer of Sacramento, CA; two...

Bartholomew "Bart" James Melody

Bartholomew "Bart" James Melody

Jul 18, 2026

Bartholomew “Bart” James Melody, age 50, passed away on July 18, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on November 26, 1975, and was raised in Ohio. Bart graduated from Cleveland State University and spent the majority of his career working with individuals with disabilities. He was employed as a special education teacher for Aiken County Public...

Mary Margaret Borum

Mary Margaret Borum

Jul 17, 2026

AIKEN, SC - Mary Margaret Borum, 94, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026.

Mary was born in Rolla, Missouri, the only child of Ruby Nell (Snow) Bullard and James Everett Bullard. 

Her childhood was largely spent in St. Louis with a shorter period in San Francisco. Her father died when she was three and until her mother remarried, her beloved grandmother (Alpha...