Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Diane Wolf

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

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...

Susan S. Merriam

Susan S. Merriam

Apr 20, 2025

Susan “Sue” Shaw Merriam (65) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 from a Glioblastoma. A woman of extraordinary kindness, deep compassion and endless curiosity. Sue lived a life overflowing with faith, love, creativity, and connection.

Born in Belleville, New Jersey, and raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Sue later spent her senior year...

W. B. "Bill" Lynn

W. B. "Bill" Lynn

Apr 20, 2025

W. B. “BILL” LYNN, Jr., 98, passed away in his home on Sunday, April 20, 2025, just four days before his 99th birthday.

A native of Troutman, NC, Bill was the son of the late Willie B. Lynn, Sr. and Edith Hartline Bost (Coy). He was a veteran of the United States Navy during World War II. Bill moved to Aiken...

Roland Charles More

Roland Charles More

Apr 19, 2025

Infant Roland Charles More, 6 months, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Roland was the beloved son of Charles Lewis More II and Ashley Lynn Bedenbaugh More of Aiken, South Carolina.

Roland will always be a beacon of light to all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was deeply loved by his family, and his big brothers doted...

Kelly Ann Tucker

Kelly Ann Tucker

Apr 19, 2025

KELLY POARCH TUCKER, 58, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

A native of Lenoir, NC, Kelly was the daughter of the late Clarence and Sandra Hatton Poarch. She was a graduate of West Caldwell High School and attended UNC-Wilmington.

Throughout her life, Kelly dedicated herself to the equine industry, beginning as a horse trainer...

Alberta Carter Johnson

Alberta Carter Johnson

Apr 18, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Alberta Carter Johnson, 72, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025. She was known for her caring nature and loving spirit, embodying what it meant to be a devoted mother and sister.

Throughout her life, Alberta often expressed her gratitude, frequently responding to inquiries about her well-being with the heartfelt phrase, "doing good by the Grace of God!"...

Judy Dudley Romeo

Judy Dudley Romeo

Apr 17, 2025

Judy Dudley Romeo left this world on Thursday, April 17, 2025. She was born in Kilgore, Texas on October 26, 1940. Judy was the beloved wife of Basil J. Romeo for 51 years and a communicant of Saint Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church.

She was predeceased by her mother Bobby Dudley, father Robert Bruce Dudley and sister Dina Dudley.

Judy was...

Dessie McCarty Osbon

Dessie McCarty Osbon

Apr 17, 2025

Mrs. Dessie McCarty Osbon, 91, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Dessie was born in Alma, GA, daughter of the late Daniel Sterling McCarty and Mary Rachel Carter McCarty. She was affectionately called “Sweet Dessie” by many who loved her, because yes, she was a sweet soul, but also because of her ever popular sweet tea or “Dessie Tea”. Along...

Jacob Douglas Williams

Jacob Douglas Williams

Apr 15, 2025

JACOB DOUGLAS WILLIAMS, 16, passed away Tuesday morning, April 15, 2025. He was a native and lifelong resident of Aiken County.

Jacob was a son of Alicia Williams Miller and Kenneth Buckmon, Jr.. He was a junior at Wagener-Salley High School and was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church. Jacob loved the beach and looked forward to his annual trips to...

Carla Gail Loftin

Carla Gail Loftin

Apr 15, 2025

Carla Gail Loftin, 70, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Carla was a lifelong resident of Aiken, daughter of the late Thomas Robinson Loftin and Betty Smith Loftin. She was a lab technician at the Savannah River Site, from where she retired.

Carla is survived by her sister, Sandra Blackwell, Martinez, GA; brother, Wayne Loftin, Aiken; step-sister, Stephanie (Johnnie) Kissiah, Aiken; niece,...

Pauline "Polly" Holmberg Walker

Pauline "Polly" Holmberg Walker

Apr 14, 2025

Pauline “Polly” Holmberg Walker of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at Jewish Healthcare in Worcester, Massachusetts, surrounded by her beloved children.

Polly was born and raised in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, the second youngest of ten children born to John and Pauline Holmberg.

After marrying her high school sweetheart, Thomas Clyde Walker, Jr., Polly and Tom began their life...

Terry D. Brown

Terry D. Brown

Apr 13, 2025

TERRY D. BROWN, 62, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Doctors Hospital, Augusta, GA.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Terry was a son of the late John C. and Mary Seigler Brown. He was a member of the Aiken High School Class of 1981. Terry formerly worked for Graniteville Company. Terry’s passions were Classic Rock, following NASCAR and...

Bill Freuler

Bill Freuler

Apr 13, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Bill Freuler, 79, beloved husband of Debbie R. Freuler, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Services will be held privately.

SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801

 

John M. Ingelhart

John M. Ingelhart

Apr 11, 2025

John Matthew Ingelhart passed away at Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, South Carolina, on April 11th, 2025 after some complications following a cardiac arrest. He was born on July 31st, 1961, in Fruita, CO, to John (Jack) and Edna Ingelhart. From there, he graduated from Basalt High School in June of 1978. John proceeded to attend Colorado Mesa University,...

Ronald J. Stutts

Ronald J. Stutts

Apr 9, 2025

RONALD J. STUTTS,71, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at his residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Ronald was a son of the late Joseph Arthur and Earline Yarborough Stutts. He was a graduate of Aiken High School and graduated from the University of South Carolina. Ronnie began working at Bilo when he was 14 years old. He continued...

Norma Lybrand Redd

Norma Lybrand Redd

Apr 9, 2025

NORMA LYBRAND REDD, 78, passed away Wednesday evening, April 9, 2025, three days after the loss of her beloved husband of 60 years, Glenn A. Redd. Her loving family was by her side.

A native Aiken, SC, Norma was a daughter of the late Tommie E. and Gertrude Stokes Lybrand. She lived her entire life in Aiken County. In the early...

Lloyd Shelhorse

Lloyd Shelhorse

Apr 9, 2025

**In Loving Memory of Lloyd Alan Shelhorse**

*August 23, 1963– April 9, 2025*

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lloyd Alan Shelhorse AKA “Peewee” beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many who passed away peacefully at the age of 61 on April 9, 2025, at his home surrounded by his...

Jeanette McCormack Piercy

Jeanette McCormack Piercy

Apr 8, 2025

JEANETTE McCORMACK PIERCY, 96, beloved wife of the late Clarence Glenwood Piercy, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Trinity on Laurens with her loving family by her side.

A native of Walterboro, SC, Jeanette was a daughter of the late Rev. Clifton and Ethel Collins McCormack. She graduated from Clevenger College of Business Administration in Hickory, NC and made Aiken...

SGM Robert William Bonner, USA, Ret.

SGM Robert William Bonner, USA, Ret.

Apr 8, 2025

ROBERT WILLIAM BONNER, 86, beloved husband of Sherley A. Scott Bonner, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Uptown Division in Augusta, GA, following an extended illness.

A native of Brooklyn, NY, Robert was a son of the late James and Eloise Alexander Bonner. In 1958, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he distinguished himself...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Diane Wolf

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

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...

Susan S. Merriam

Susan S. Merriam

Apr 20, 2025

Susan “Sue” Shaw Merriam (65) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 from a Glioblastoma. A woman of extraordinary kindness, deep compassion and endless curiosity. Sue lived a life overflowing with faith, love, creativity, and connection.

Born in Belleville, New Jersey, and raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Sue later spent her senior year...

W. B. "Bill" Lynn

W. B. "Bill" Lynn

Apr 20, 2025

W. B. “BILL” LYNN, Jr., 98, passed away in his home on Sunday, April 20, 2025, just four days before his 99th birthday.

A native of Troutman, NC, Bill was the son of the late Willie B. Lynn, Sr. and Edith Hartline Bost (Coy). He was a veteran of the United States Navy during World War II. Bill moved to Aiken...

Roland Charles More

Roland Charles More

Apr 19, 2025

Infant Roland Charles More, 6 months, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Roland was the beloved son of Charles Lewis More II and Ashley Lynn Bedenbaugh More of Aiken, South Carolina.

Roland will always be a beacon of light to all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was deeply loved by his family, and his big brothers doted...

Kelly Ann Tucker

Kelly Ann Tucker

Apr 19, 2025

KELLY POARCH TUCKER, 58, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

A native of Lenoir, NC, Kelly was the daughter of the late Clarence and Sandra Hatton Poarch. She was a graduate of West Caldwell High School and attended UNC-Wilmington.

Throughout her life, Kelly dedicated herself to the equine industry, beginning as a horse trainer...

Alberta Carter Johnson

Alberta Carter Johnson

Apr 18, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Alberta Carter Johnson, 72, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025. She was known for her caring nature and loving spirit, embodying what it meant to be a devoted mother and sister.

Throughout her life, Alberta often expressed her gratitude, frequently responding to inquiries about her well-being with the heartfelt phrase, "doing good by the Grace of God!"...

Judy Dudley Romeo

Judy Dudley Romeo

Apr 17, 2025

Judy Dudley Romeo left this world on Thursday, April 17, 2025. She was born in Kilgore, Texas on October 26, 1940. Judy was the beloved wife of Basil J. Romeo for 51 years and a communicant of Saint Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church.

She was predeceased by her mother Bobby Dudley, father Robert Bruce Dudley and sister Dina Dudley.

Judy was...

Dessie McCarty Osbon

Dessie McCarty Osbon

Apr 17, 2025

Mrs. Dessie McCarty Osbon, 91, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Dessie was born in Alma, GA, daughter of the late Daniel Sterling McCarty and Mary Rachel Carter McCarty. She was affectionately called “Sweet Dessie” by many who loved her, because yes, she was a sweet soul, but also because of her ever popular sweet tea or “Dessie Tea”. Along...

Jacob Douglas Williams

Jacob Douglas Williams

Apr 15, 2025

JACOB DOUGLAS WILLIAMS, 16, passed away Tuesday morning, April 15, 2025. He was a native and lifelong resident of Aiken County.

Jacob was a son of Alicia Williams Miller and Kenneth Buckmon, Jr.. He was a junior at Wagener-Salley High School and was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church. Jacob loved the beach and looked forward to his annual trips to...

Carla Gail Loftin

Carla Gail Loftin

Apr 15, 2025

Carla Gail Loftin, 70, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Carla was a lifelong resident of Aiken, daughter of the late Thomas Robinson Loftin and Betty Smith Loftin. She was a lab technician at the Savannah River Site, from where she retired.

Carla is survived by her sister, Sandra Blackwell, Martinez, GA; brother, Wayne Loftin, Aiken; step-sister, Stephanie (Johnnie) Kissiah, Aiken; niece,...

Pauline "Polly" Holmberg Walker

Pauline "Polly" Holmberg Walker

Apr 14, 2025

Pauline “Polly” Holmberg Walker of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at Jewish Healthcare in Worcester, Massachusetts, surrounded by her beloved children.

Polly was born and raised in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, the second youngest of ten children born to John and Pauline Holmberg.

After marrying her high school sweetheart, Thomas Clyde Walker, Jr., Polly and Tom began their life...

Terry D. Brown

Terry D. Brown

Apr 13, 2025

TERRY D. BROWN, 62, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Doctors Hospital, Augusta, GA.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Terry was a son of the late John C. and Mary Seigler Brown. He was a member of the Aiken High School Class of 1981. Terry formerly worked for Graniteville Company. Terry’s passions were Classic Rock, following NASCAR and...

Bill Freuler

Bill Freuler

Apr 13, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Bill Freuler, 79, beloved husband of Debbie R. Freuler, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Services will be held privately.

SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801

 

John M. Ingelhart

John M. Ingelhart

Apr 11, 2025

John Matthew Ingelhart passed away at Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, South Carolina, on April 11th, 2025 after some complications following a cardiac arrest. He was born on July 31st, 1961, in Fruita, CO, to John (Jack) and Edna Ingelhart. From there, he graduated from Basalt High School in June of 1978. John proceeded to attend Colorado Mesa University,...

Ronald J. Stutts

Ronald J. Stutts

Apr 9, 2025

RONALD J. STUTTS,71, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at his residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Ronald was a son of the late Joseph Arthur and Earline Yarborough Stutts. He was a graduate of Aiken High School and graduated from the University of South Carolina. Ronnie began working at Bilo when he was 14 years old. He continued...

Norma Lybrand Redd

Norma Lybrand Redd

Apr 9, 2025

NORMA LYBRAND REDD, 78, passed away Wednesday evening, April 9, 2025, three days after the loss of her beloved husband of 60 years, Glenn A. Redd. Her loving family was by her side.

A native Aiken, SC, Norma was a daughter of the late Tommie E. and Gertrude Stokes Lybrand. She lived her entire life in Aiken County. In the early...

Lloyd Shelhorse

Lloyd Shelhorse

Apr 9, 2025

**In Loving Memory of Lloyd Alan Shelhorse**

*August 23, 1963– April 9, 2025*

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lloyd Alan Shelhorse AKA “Peewee” beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many who passed away peacefully at the age of 61 on April 9, 2025, at his home surrounded by his...

Jeanette McCormack Piercy

Jeanette McCormack Piercy

Apr 8, 2025

JEANETTE McCORMACK PIERCY, 96, beloved wife of the late Clarence Glenwood Piercy, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Trinity on Laurens with her loving family by her side.

A native of Walterboro, SC, Jeanette was a daughter of the late Rev. Clifton and Ethel Collins McCormack. She graduated from Clevenger College of Business Administration in Hickory, NC and made Aiken...

SGM Robert William Bonner, USA, Ret.

SGM Robert William Bonner, USA, Ret.

Apr 8, 2025

ROBERT WILLIAM BONNER, 86, beloved husband of Sherley A. Scott Bonner, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Uptown Division in Augusta, GA, following an extended illness.

A native of Brooklyn, NY, Robert was a son of the late James and Eloise Alexander Bonner. In 1958, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he distinguished himself...