Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Michael Francis Perdew

Michael Francis Perdew

Dec 25, 2025

MICHAEL FRANCIS PERDEW, 87, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, December 25, 2025 at The Oaks of Aiken.

Additional obituary information will be forthcoming.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday morning, December 31st at 11 o’clock in Historic Bethany Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed at (https://iframe.dacast.com/b/156599/c/585055).

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

Patrick David Keating

Patrick David Keating

Dec 24, 2025

TRAVELERS REST, SC - Patrick David "Coach Keating" Keating, 61, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

The family will receive friends on Monday, December 29th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Shellhouse Funeral Home, 924 Hayne Ave., Aiken, SC 29801. A eulogy will be given at 5:30. 

A full obituary will be forthcoming.

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

Stephen Scott Robinson

Stephen Scott Robinson

Dec 22, 2025

Stephen Scott Robinson, beloved husband of Virginia "Ginger" Robinson, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025.

Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Linda Hart Lucas

Linda Hart Lucas

Dec 21, 2025

Linda Hart Lucas, 76, of Aiken, South Carolina, went to rest on December 21, 2025, following ongoing illnesses. She was born on September 25, 1949, in Port Royal, South Carolina, to Richard Hart and Lila Ruth Sullivan Hart of Hickory, North Carolina, Linda lived a life rooted in faith, service and compassion. She was truly a good and faithful servant,...

Marianne Dyczewski Tansky

Marianne Dyczewski Tansky

Dec 20, 2025

Marianne Dyczewski Tansky, 68, beloved wife of Richard R. Tansky, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Doris A. Daughenbaugh

Doris A. Daughenbaugh

Dec 20, 2025

DORIS ANNE DAUGHENBAUGH, 93, beloved widow of Richard S. Daughenbaugh, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

A native of Canton, Ohio, Doris was a daughter of the late Ivor and Violet Briscoe Peters, Sr. Doris graduated from Mckinley High School. She made her home in Aiken since 1972 and was a devoted member of Christ...

Sally Snyder Bradley

Sally Snyder Bradley

Dec 18, 2025

Sally Lea Snyder Bradley passed away on December 18, 2025 at the age of 81 in Aiken, SC, where she lived for 56 years.

Sally was born in Charlotte, NC on January 29, 1944 to Thomas Alfred Snyder and Wilma Derrick Snyder as the second of four girls. Her family moved to West Columbia, SC, when Sally was nine. She graduated...

Billie Roxanne Byars

Billie Roxanne Byars

Dec 16, 2025

Billie Roxanne Brown Byars, 55, beloved wife of Robert Byars, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 in her home in New Ellenton.

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

Patricia "Peach" Abbott-Douglass

Patricia "Peach" Abbott-Douglass

Dec 15, 2025

Patricia Abbott-Douglass passed away on December 15, 2025, surrounded by her siblings and her children, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and adventure. Born in 1946 in Athens, Georgia, to Anne Walton Sherrill and Thomas E. Abbott Jr., she was a dedicated daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Lovingly known to her friends and family as Peach, she was a...

Robert Lee Hopkins

Robert Lee Hopkins

Dec 13, 2025

Robert Lee “Bob” Hopkins, 76, passed away on December 13, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia. Born on June 5, 1949, in Hamilton, Ohio, he lived a life defined by quiet strength, adventure, and devotion to his family.

Bob served in the United States Air Force and did a tour of duty in Vietnam. He returned to civilian life and earned a degree...

Virginia Anne Johnson

Virginia Anne Johnson

Dec 13, 2025

Virginia "Anne" Johnson, 87, passed away on December 13, 2025 in the comfort of her home.

Born on June 30, 1938 to Fred Ross and Martha Virginia (Weeks) Treadaway. She married Joseph Dennis Pickering in 1955, soon after graduating from Aiken High School. Together they had 5 children. Joe, Randy, Russell, Beverly and a baby girl. In 1973, Anne graduated from...

Joseph Anthony Gawlik

Joseph Anthony Gawlik

Dec 13, 2025

Joseph Anthony Gawlik, 77, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Joseph was born in Evergreen Park, IL, A son of the late Rudolph A. Gawlik and Anna Ernest Gawlik and brother of the late John Gawlik. Joe graduated from Mendel Catholic High School in 1966. Joe attended the University of Dayton, in Dayton Ohio, and graduated with a degree in biology...

George William Sargent, Sr.

George William Sargent, Sr.

Dec 12, 2025

Today December 12, 2025 George William Sargent, Sr., passed from this life into Life Eternal in Jesus Christ.

George was born in Los Angeles, California on February 11, 1941 to George William Sargent and Ann Lou Itson Sargent. George was married for forty-two years to Sandra Lee Chambers Sargent (Deceased). He is survived by his wife Patricia Fay King Sargent, his...

Alice Sullivan

Alice Sullivan

Dec 12, 2025

Ms. Alice Lynn Sullivan passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025.

Alice was born in Raleigh, NC, daughter of the late Bonnie Hart Sullivan and George Sullivan. She was a Civil Service worker with the US Navy. After 20 years living in her beloved Bremerton, Washington, Alice came home to Aiken to help take care of her parents. She spent her...

Casey Dilmus Howell

Casey Dilmus Howell

Dec 11, 2025

CASEY DILMUS HOWELL, 53, beloved husband of Delilah Coleman Howell, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025 in Wellstar MCG Medical Center in Augusta, GA.

Born in Greenville, SC, Casey was a son of Ronald Alan Howell and Wilma Woods Howell. He proudly served 18 years in the U.S. Army. He was deployed twice to Afghanistan (Kandahar Province), and to Bosnia, Kosovo...

Caroleen Moorleghen Vincent

Caroleen Moorleghen Vincent

Dec 11, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Caroleen "Carol" Vincent, 89, widow of the late Lorne L. Vincent, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025

Mrs. Vincent was born on October 1, 1936, in New Baden, IL to the late Elmer G. and Frances Heimann Moorleghen. She was a civilian employee working as an Administrative Assistant with the US Air Force Stateside and in Germany for...

Susan Caesar

Susan Caesar

Dec 10, 2025

SUSAN CAESAR. 73, beloved widow of Roland Caesar, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, December 10, 2025 in her home.

A native of Philadelphia, PA, Susan was a daughter of the late Nicholas Umberto and Leona Quinn D’Ulisse. She lived in Orangeburg, SC for 28 years and was a former teacher at Orangeburg Christian Academy. Susan moved to Aiken in 2017 to be...

Steve Brewer

Steve Brewer

Dec 10, 2025

HAROLD STEPHEN “STEVE” BREWER, 70, cherished husband of Paula J. Smith Brewer, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2025, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Salem, OH, Steve was the loving son of the late Harold Herbert and Ruth Ann McTague Brewer. After completing high school, he pursued higher education at Kent State University, where he graduated before earning his...

Jimmie Howell Corbett

Jimmie Howell Corbett

Dec 10, 2025

Jimmie Howell Corbett, 84, beloved husband of Martha Smalls Corbett, peacefully passed away on December 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home.

Born and raised in Wagener, South Carolina, Jimmie was the son of the late Charlie and Anna Ree Rushton Corbett. A lifelong resident of Aiken County, he dedicated many years to his business...

Leona L. Bishop

Leona L. Bishop

Dec 10, 2025

Leona Jeanne Larsen Bishop, age 93, passed away on December 10, 2025 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.

She was born to the late Layland Albert and Leola Mary Denney Larsen on September 27, 1932 in Buhl, Idaho. She spent most of her younger years in the western states of Idaho, Oregon and Washington before her family...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Michael Francis Perdew

Michael Francis Perdew

Dec 25, 2025

MICHAEL FRANCIS PERDEW, 87, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, December 25, 2025 at The Oaks of Aiken.

Additional obituary information will be forthcoming.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday morning, December 31st at 11 o’clock in Historic Bethany Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed at (https://iframe.dacast.com/b/156599/c/585055).

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

Patrick David Keating

Patrick David Keating

Dec 24, 2025

TRAVELERS REST, SC - Patrick David "Coach Keating" Keating, 61, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

The family will receive friends on Monday, December 29th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Shellhouse Funeral Home, 924 Hayne Ave., Aiken, SC 29801. A eulogy will be given at 5:30. 

A full obituary will be forthcoming.

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

Stephen Scott Robinson

Stephen Scott Robinson

Dec 22, 2025

Stephen Scott Robinson, beloved husband of Virginia "Ginger" Robinson, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025.

Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Linda Hart Lucas

Linda Hart Lucas

Dec 21, 2025

Linda Hart Lucas, 76, of Aiken, South Carolina, went to rest on December 21, 2025, following ongoing illnesses. She was born on September 25, 1949, in Port Royal, South Carolina, to Richard Hart and Lila Ruth Sullivan Hart of Hickory, North Carolina, Linda lived a life rooted in faith, service and compassion. She was truly a good and faithful servant,...

Marianne Dyczewski Tansky

Marianne Dyczewski Tansky

Dec 20, 2025

Marianne Dyczewski Tansky, 68, beloved wife of Richard R. Tansky, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Doris A. Daughenbaugh

Doris A. Daughenbaugh

Dec 20, 2025

DORIS ANNE DAUGHENBAUGH, 93, beloved widow of Richard S. Daughenbaugh, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

A native of Canton, Ohio, Doris was a daughter of the late Ivor and Violet Briscoe Peters, Sr. Doris graduated from Mckinley High School. She made her home in Aiken since 1972 and was a devoted member of Christ...

Sally Snyder Bradley

Sally Snyder Bradley

Dec 18, 2025

Sally Lea Snyder Bradley passed away on December 18, 2025 at the age of 81 in Aiken, SC, where she lived for 56 years.

Sally was born in Charlotte, NC on January 29, 1944 to Thomas Alfred Snyder and Wilma Derrick Snyder as the second of four girls. Her family moved to West Columbia, SC, when Sally was nine. She graduated...

Billie Roxanne Byars

Billie Roxanne Byars

Dec 16, 2025

Billie Roxanne Brown Byars, 55, beloved wife of Robert Byars, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 in her home in New Ellenton.

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

Patricia "Peach" Abbott-Douglass

Patricia "Peach" Abbott-Douglass

Dec 15, 2025

Patricia Abbott-Douglass passed away on December 15, 2025, surrounded by her siblings and her children, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and adventure. Born in 1946 in Athens, Georgia, to Anne Walton Sherrill and Thomas E. Abbott Jr., she was a dedicated daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Lovingly known to her friends and family as Peach, she was a...

Robert Lee Hopkins

Robert Lee Hopkins

Dec 13, 2025

Robert Lee “Bob” Hopkins, 76, passed away on December 13, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia. Born on June 5, 1949, in Hamilton, Ohio, he lived a life defined by quiet strength, adventure, and devotion to his family.

Bob served in the United States Air Force and did a tour of duty in Vietnam. He returned to civilian life and earned a degree...

Virginia Anne Johnson

Virginia Anne Johnson

Dec 13, 2025

Virginia "Anne" Johnson, 87, passed away on December 13, 2025 in the comfort of her home.

Born on June 30, 1938 to Fred Ross and Martha Virginia (Weeks) Treadaway. She married Joseph Dennis Pickering in 1955, soon after graduating from Aiken High School. Together they had 5 children. Joe, Randy, Russell, Beverly and a baby girl. In 1973, Anne graduated from...

Joseph Anthony Gawlik

Joseph Anthony Gawlik

Dec 13, 2025

Joseph Anthony Gawlik, 77, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Joseph was born in Evergreen Park, IL, A son of the late Rudolph A. Gawlik and Anna Ernest Gawlik and brother of the late John Gawlik. Joe graduated from Mendel Catholic High School in 1966. Joe attended the University of Dayton, in Dayton Ohio, and graduated with a degree in biology...

George William Sargent, Sr.

George William Sargent, Sr.

Dec 12, 2025

Today December 12, 2025 George William Sargent, Sr., passed from this life into Life Eternal in Jesus Christ.

George was born in Los Angeles, California on February 11, 1941 to George William Sargent and Ann Lou Itson Sargent. George was married for forty-two years to Sandra Lee Chambers Sargent (Deceased). He is survived by his wife Patricia Fay King Sargent, his...

Alice Sullivan

Alice Sullivan

Dec 12, 2025

Ms. Alice Lynn Sullivan passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025.

Alice was born in Raleigh, NC, daughter of the late Bonnie Hart Sullivan and George Sullivan. She was a Civil Service worker with the US Navy. After 20 years living in her beloved Bremerton, Washington, Alice came home to Aiken to help take care of her parents. She spent her...

Casey Dilmus Howell

Casey Dilmus Howell

Dec 11, 2025

CASEY DILMUS HOWELL, 53, beloved husband of Delilah Coleman Howell, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025 in Wellstar MCG Medical Center in Augusta, GA.

Born in Greenville, SC, Casey was a son of Ronald Alan Howell and Wilma Woods Howell. He proudly served 18 years in the U.S. Army. He was deployed twice to Afghanistan (Kandahar Province), and to Bosnia, Kosovo...

Caroleen Moorleghen Vincent

Caroleen Moorleghen Vincent

Dec 11, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Caroleen "Carol" Vincent, 89, widow of the late Lorne L. Vincent, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025

Mrs. Vincent was born on October 1, 1936, in New Baden, IL to the late Elmer G. and Frances Heimann Moorleghen. She was a civilian employee working as an Administrative Assistant with the US Air Force Stateside and in Germany for...

Susan Caesar

Susan Caesar

Dec 10, 2025

SUSAN CAESAR. 73, beloved widow of Roland Caesar, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, December 10, 2025 in her home.

A native of Philadelphia, PA, Susan was a daughter of the late Nicholas Umberto and Leona Quinn D’Ulisse. She lived in Orangeburg, SC for 28 years and was a former teacher at Orangeburg Christian Academy. Susan moved to Aiken in 2017 to be...

Steve Brewer

Steve Brewer

Dec 10, 2025

HAROLD STEPHEN “STEVE” BREWER, 70, cherished husband of Paula J. Smith Brewer, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2025, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Salem, OH, Steve was the loving son of the late Harold Herbert and Ruth Ann McTague Brewer. After completing high school, he pursued higher education at Kent State University, where he graduated before earning his...

Jimmie Howell Corbett

Jimmie Howell Corbett

Dec 10, 2025

Jimmie Howell Corbett, 84, beloved husband of Martha Smalls Corbett, peacefully passed away on December 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home.

Born and raised in Wagener, South Carolina, Jimmie was the son of the late Charlie and Anna Ree Rushton Corbett. A lifelong resident of Aiken County, he dedicated many years to his business...

Leona L. Bishop

Leona L. Bishop

Dec 10, 2025

Leona Jeanne Larsen Bishop, age 93, passed away on December 10, 2025 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.

She was born to the late Layland Albert and Leola Mary Denney Larsen on September 27, 1932 in Buhl, Idaho. She spent most of her younger years in the western states of Idaho, Oregon and Washington before her family...