Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Edith Tinnes
Apr 3, 2026
Edith Fielden TinnesAugust 28, 1944 – April 3, 2026Magic. That is the word that many who have known Edith have used to describe her.
Edith was born in Houston, Texas to Virgil and Estelle Fielden. Her father was a Baptist preacher, so the family moved around East Texas from parsonage to parsonage. Her mother was the consummate church hostess welcoming families...
Kay Osteen
Apr 1, 2026
KAY OSTEEN, 71, beloved wife of Richard Eugene “Gene” Osteen, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
A native of Aiken, Kay was the daughter of the late Brantley Louis and Eillene Williams Hancock. She was a homemaker.
No service is planned at this time.
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Melvin "Al" Allen May
Apr 1, 2026
Mr. Melvin "Al" Allen May, 84, beloved husband of Cyrenthia "Sam" May, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the Millbrook Baptist Church Chapel.
Additional obituary information will be published by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Bruce S. Snipes
Mar 29, 2026
AIKEN, SC – Bruce Stonewall Snipes, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, after a full and well-lived life.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Bruce was the son of the late Stonewall Jackson Snipes and Adele Sanford Snipes. An entrepreneur, horseman, and innovator, he was a pioneering figure in thoroughbred racing and equine nutrition.
Known for his hands-on...
Jacqueline Madine
Mar 28, 2026
Ms. Jacqueline Madine, 64, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Jacqueline was born in Flushing, NY, daughter of Thomas and Grace Walsh Madine of Aiken.
In addition to her parents, Jacqueline is survived by her three sons, Corey (Caroline) Garcia, Aiken, Bryan Garcia, (Columbia), and Brenden Garcia, (Richmond) grandchildren Sawyer and Winston Garcia; siblings, Kathleen Howes and Tom Madine.
Services will be private.
In...
Rebecca Anne Veldman
Mar 27, 2026
Rebecca Anne Veldman, loving wife, cherished mother, doting grandmother, and devoted educator, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at Barclay House of Aiken. Born on June 14, 1945, in Houston, Texas, Becky held great pride in her Texas roots, which shaped her spirited and generous nature throughout her life.
Becky's lifelong dedication to teaching began after graduating from Bishop Byrne...
Brian Wesley Garrett
Mar 26, 2026
BRIAN WESLEY GARRETT, 49, beloved husband of Kristina Bryant Garrett, passed away early Thursday morning, March 26, 2026, in Piedmont Augusta Hospital.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, Brian was the son of William Theodore Garrett and Linda Owens Adcock. He was a graduate of South Aiken High School and a member of the IBEW Local 1579 in Augusta. Brian worked as...
Nancy Elaine Wingfield
Mar 25, 2026
Nancy Elaine Wingfield, aged 95, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by her daughter, Sue Ann Kiser of Aiken and granddaughters, Nancy Elaine Bulmer and Audrey Delgado. She was the beloved widow of Harold Jacob Wingfield.
Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Nancy was the cherished daughter of the late Dee Andrew Parsell and Lura Thorn Warren....
Bruce Gregory Russell
Mar 25, 2026
BRUCE GREGORY RUSSELL, 79, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in the comfort of his home.
Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Greg was the son of the late Vincent and Helen Dunmire Russell. He was raised in the Philadelphia suburbs and earned an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. Though his time there was cut short due to an injury, he...
Kenneth Lewey "Ken" Akin
Mar 24, 2026
Kenneth Lewey Akin, a man of impeccable integrity, entered eternal peace on March 24, 2026
Ken was born in Albany, GA on January 4,1942. He was 84 and is survived by Janice Carnavas Akin, his wife of 63 years, daughters Julie Akin of Atlanta GA and Shannon Akin Thomas of Charlotte NC, her husband Brad and his grandchildren Ellie Thomas (UNC...
Proctor Bush
Mar 23, 2026
Proctor Bush, 90, died Monday, March 23, 2026, at his home in Aiken SC.
He was born in Glen Ridge, NJ, the son of Doris Proctor Bush and E. Alan Bush. He was predeceased by his mother and father and his wife Dora, who he always referred to as his “bride.” His two brothers, Gene, and Sherman and six sisters Joan...
Tommy Lee Mitchell
Mar 23, 2026
TOMMY LEE MITCHELL, 81, passed away Monday afternoon, March 23, 2026 at home with his loving daughter and grandson by his side.
Born in San Angelo, Texas, Tommy was the son of the late Tom Watson Mitchell and Marjorie Ann Weisenberger Mitchell. He grew up on a farm in Kewanna, Indiana, and graduated from Kewanna High School. Tommy proudly served his...
Thomas Alexander Wilson
Mar 23, 2026
Thomas Alexander Wilson, lovingly known as "Tom," passed away on March 23, 2026, in West Columbia, South Carolina, at the age of 68. He was born on March 2, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and grew up in Aiken, South Carolina, where he graduated from Aiken High School in 1976.An old soul at heart yet young in spirit, Tom found joy...
James "Jim" Howard Brandon, Jr.
Mar 22, 2026
James "Jim" Howard Brandon, Jr passed away on March 22, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Barbara Driver Brandon, daughter Beverly Brandon Knapp, parents James Howard Brandon and Faye Wright Brandon, and sister Amelia Brandon Dameron.
He is survived by his two sons, Andrew Howard Brandon of Conyers, GA and James Michael Brandon (Joy) of...
John Albert Simmons
Mar 22, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Albert Simmons, who passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday March 22nd, 2026, after a courageous and fiercely fought battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) at the age of 72.
John was a devoted husband, cherished father, beloved son, grandfather, and friend, leaving an enduring legacy of love...
James Michael Maxwell
Mar 22, 2026
James Michael Maxwell, of Aiken, passed away peacefully at his home following a brief illness. Jim was a 1960 graduate of Aiken High School and earned a degree in banking and finance from the University of South Carolina, and an advanced degree from the Graduate School of Banking at LSU.
An avid Gamecock fan, Jim loved cheering on the team at...
Kenneth M. Fallaw
Mar 21, 2026
Kenneth M. Fallaw, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
A native of Lancaster, South Carolina, Ken was the beloved son of the late Boyd Everett “Captain Billy” and Marion Gunter Fallaw. He was a proud graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he was an active member of the concert band and the...
Christopher Lee Koon
Mar 18, 2026
CHRISTOPHER LEE KOON, 51, beloved husband of Kelly Williamson Koon, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta.
A lifelong resident of Aiken County, Chris was the son of the late Marvin and Patricia Edwards Koon. He graduated from Midland Valley High School in 1992 and attended Aiken Technical College. Chris worked in industrial...
Mary Susan Hannigan
Mar 17, 2026
Mary Susan Hannigan, age 78, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family after a sudden illness.
Born in Lake City, Florida, Mary grew up in Macclenny, Florida. She shared 44 years of marriage with the late William James Hannigan. For half a century, she called Liberty...
Hal Lufburrow Snow
Mar 17, 2026
AIKEN - Hal Lufburrow Snow, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud American, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina. He was 90 years old.
Born on December 23, 1935, in Tampa, Florida, Hal grew up with a strong sense of duty and commitment that defined his life. He graduated from Melbourne High School and continued...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Edith Tinnes
Apr 3, 2026
Edith Fielden TinnesAugust 28, 1944 – April 3, 2026Magic. That is the word that many who have known Edith have used to describe her.
Edith was born in Houston, Texas to Virgil and Estelle Fielden. Her father was a Baptist preacher, so the family moved around East Texas from parsonage to parsonage. Her mother was the consummate church hostess welcoming families...
Kay Osteen
Apr 1, 2026
KAY OSTEEN, 71, beloved wife of Richard Eugene “Gene” Osteen, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
A native of Aiken, Kay was the daughter of the late Brantley Louis and Eillene Williams Hancock. She was a homemaker.
No service is planned at this time.
SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Melvin "Al" Allen May
Apr 1, 2026
Mr. Melvin "Al" Allen May, 84, beloved husband of Cyrenthia "Sam" May, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the Millbrook Baptist Church Chapel.
Additional obituary information will be published by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Bruce S. Snipes
Mar 29, 2026
AIKEN, SC – Bruce Stonewall Snipes, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, after a full and well-lived life.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Bruce was the son of the late Stonewall Jackson Snipes and Adele Sanford Snipes. An entrepreneur, horseman, and innovator, he was a pioneering figure in thoroughbred racing and equine nutrition.
Known for his hands-on...
Jacqueline Madine
Mar 28, 2026
Ms. Jacqueline Madine, 64, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Jacqueline was born in Flushing, NY, daughter of Thomas and Grace Walsh Madine of Aiken.
In addition to her parents, Jacqueline is survived by her three sons, Corey (Caroline) Garcia, Aiken, Bryan Garcia, (Columbia), and Brenden Garcia, (Richmond) grandchildren Sawyer and Winston Garcia; siblings, Kathleen Howes and Tom Madine.
Services will be private.
In...
Rebecca Anne Veldman
Mar 27, 2026
Rebecca Anne Veldman, loving wife, cherished mother, doting grandmother, and devoted educator, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at Barclay House of Aiken. Born on June 14, 1945, in Houston, Texas, Becky held great pride in her Texas roots, which shaped her spirited and generous nature throughout her life.
Becky's lifelong dedication to teaching began after graduating from Bishop Byrne...
Brian Wesley Garrett
Mar 26, 2026
BRIAN WESLEY GARRETT, 49, beloved husband of Kristina Bryant Garrett, passed away early Thursday morning, March 26, 2026, in Piedmont Augusta Hospital.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, Brian was the son of William Theodore Garrett and Linda Owens Adcock. He was a graduate of South Aiken High School and a member of the IBEW Local 1579 in Augusta. Brian worked as...
Nancy Elaine Wingfield
Mar 25, 2026
Nancy Elaine Wingfield, aged 95, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by her daughter, Sue Ann Kiser of Aiken and granddaughters, Nancy Elaine Bulmer and Audrey Delgado. She was the beloved widow of Harold Jacob Wingfield.
Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Nancy was the cherished daughter of the late Dee Andrew Parsell and Lura Thorn Warren....
Bruce Gregory Russell
Mar 25, 2026
BRUCE GREGORY RUSSELL, 79, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in the comfort of his home.
Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Greg was the son of the late Vincent and Helen Dunmire Russell. He was raised in the Philadelphia suburbs and earned an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. Though his time there was cut short due to an injury, he...
Kenneth Lewey "Ken" Akin
Mar 24, 2026
Kenneth Lewey Akin, a man of impeccable integrity, entered eternal peace on March 24, 2026
Ken was born in Albany, GA on January 4,1942. He was 84 and is survived by Janice Carnavas Akin, his wife of 63 years, daughters Julie Akin of Atlanta GA and Shannon Akin Thomas of Charlotte NC, her husband Brad and his grandchildren Ellie Thomas (UNC...
Proctor Bush
Mar 23, 2026
Proctor Bush, 90, died Monday, March 23, 2026, at his home in Aiken SC.
He was born in Glen Ridge, NJ, the son of Doris Proctor Bush and E. Alan Bush. He was predeceased by his mother and father and his wife Dora, who he always referred to as his “bride.” His two brothers, Gene, and Sherman and six sisters Joan...
Tommy Lee Mitchell
Mar 23, 2026
TOMMY LEE MITCHELL, 81, passed away Monday afternoon, March 23, 2026 at home with his loving daughter and grandson by his side.
Born in San Angelo, Texas, Tommy was the son of the late Tom Watson Mitchell and Marjorie Ann Weisenberger Mitchell. He grew up on a farm in Kewanna, Indiana, and graduated from Kewanna High School. Tommy proudly served his...
Thomas Alexander Wilson
Mar 23, 2026
Thomas Alexander Wilson, lovingly known as "Tom," passed away on March 23, 2026, in West Columbia, South Carolina, at the age of 68. He was born on March 2, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and grew up in Aiken, South Carolina, where he graduated from Aiken High School in 1976.An old soul at heart yet young in spirit, Tom found joy...
James "Jim" Howard Brandon, Jr.
Mar 22, 2026
James "Jim" Howard Brandon, Jr passed away on March 22, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Barbara Driver Brandon, daughter Beverly Brandon Knapp, parents James Howard Brandon and Faye Wright Brandon, and sister Amelia Brandon Dameron.
He is survived by his two sons, Andrew Howard Brandon of Conyers, GA and James Michael Brandon (Joy) of...
John Albert Simmons
Mar 22, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Albert Simmons, who passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday March 22nd, 2026, after a courageous and fiercely fought battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) at the age of 72.
John was a devoted husband, cherished father, beloved son, grandfather, and friend, leaving an enduring legacy of love...
James Michael Maxwell
Mar 22, 2026
James Michael Maxwell, of Aiken, passed away peacefully at his home following a brief illness. Jim was a 1960 graduate of Aiken High School and earned a degree in banking and finance from the University of South Carolina, and an advanced degree from the Graduate School of Banking at LSU.
An avid Gamecock fan, Jim loved cheering on the team at...
Kenneth M. Fallaw
Mar 21, 2026
Kenneth M. Fallaw, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
A native of Lancaster, South Carolina, Ken was the beloved son of the late Boyd Everett “Captain Billy” and Marion Gunter Fallaw. He was a proud graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he was an active member of the concert band and the...
Christopher Lee Koon
Mar 18, 2026
CHRISTOPHER LEE KOON, 51, beloved husband of Kelly Williamson Koon, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta.
A lifelong resident of Aiken County, Chris was the son of the late Marvin and Patricia Edwards Koon. He graduated from Midland Valley High School in 1992 and attended Aiken Technical College. Chris worked in industrial...
Mary Susan Hannigan
Mar 17, 2026
Mary Susan Hannigan, age 78, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family after a sudden illness.
Born in Lake City, Florida, Mary grew up in Macclenny, Florida. She shared 44 years of marriage with the late William James Hannigan. For half a century, she called Liberty...
Hal Lufburrow Snow
Mar 17, 2026
AIKEN - Hal Lufburrow Snow, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud American, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina. He was 90 years old.
Born on December 23, 1935, in Tampa, Florida, Hal grew up with a strong sense of duty and commitment that defined his life. He graduated from Melbourne High School and continued...
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