Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Catherine Beisaw Stahura
Feb 27, 2026
CATHERINE BEISAW STAHURA, 60, passed away February 27, 2026.
Born in Wilton, Maine, January 29, 1966, Cathy was the seventh of ten children born to Edgar and Anne Yeaton Beisaw. She earned an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Maine. She furthered her studies and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Hawaii,...
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, SC - Mr. Hal Lufburrow Snow, 90, beloved husband of Joanna P. Snow, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801
Dr. Kathleen M. Bissell
Mar 11, 2026
Dr. Kathleen M. Bissell, 69, died Wednesday evening, March 11, 2026, at her home in Aiken, SC, after a long illness.
Born in Jamestown, NY, Kathy was the middle daughter of the late Harold A. and Marilyn Weaver Bissell. She grew up in Charlotte, NC and was a lifelong Girl Scout. She maintained many close friendships from Girl Scout Camp Occoneechee...
Andrew Burrow
Mar 11, 2026
MICHAEL ANDREW LAWRENCE BURROW, 62, beloved husband of Julie Moore Burrow, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in Wellstar MCG Medical Center, Augusta, GA.
A native of Oudtshoorn, South Africa, Andrew was a son of the late David Hardwick Burrow and Elizabeth Angela Gillibrand Burrow. He moved to the United States in 1984 when he was recruited to play tennis at...
Edna Collie Eubanks
Mar 11, 2026
Edna Collie Eubanks, 88, beloved wife of Marion Eubanks, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 11, 2026, at Aiken Memory Care.
Born in Charlotte, NC, Edna was the daughter of the late Alexander G. Collie, Jr. and Lillie Smith Collie. She spent the majority of her life in Aiken County and retired from SRP Federal Credit Union, where she...
Eunice Trotter Hendrix
Mar 10, 2026
Eunice Trotter Hendrix, 91, a cherished wife of the late Carl H. Hendrix, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at home.
A native of Habersham County, Georgia, Eunice was born to the late Garnett and Ethel Pardue Trotter. She moved to Aiken in 1974 and dedicated her career as a Certified Nurse Assistant...
Paul Kevin Volz
Mar 10, 2026
Paul Kevin Volz passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home with his husband Dennis holding his hand and singing softly to him. Paul was born in Lynwood California, the son of the late Milton Volz and Faun Jackson Volz. Paul graduated from Coquille High School in Coquille, Oregon and went to St. Mary’s College in Maryland.
During the first...
Jane Evelyn Truax
Mar 8, 2026
Jane E. Truax, 81, of Southport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026.
Jane was born on April 6, 1944, to Leonard and Ann Dobbins. She was preceded in death by both her parents, her sister, Lucy Dobbins, her husband Walter Moore and previous beloved husband Greg Truax.
Jane is survived by her brother, Chuck Dobbins (Diane), and her sister,...
James Howard Vaughn
Mar 8, 2026
JAMES HOWARD VAUGHN, 96, beloved husband of the late Frances Carolyn Lyons Vaughn, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at home with his family by his side.
Born in Greenwood, SC, James was the son of the late Otis and Fannie Mae Corley Vaughn. He spent his formative years in Greenwood before moving to Aiken in the mid-1950s to work at...
Patricia Kennedy Pennington
Mar 6, 2026
Patricia Kennedy Pennington of Aiken, SC, found peaceful rest at Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Augusta, GA, on March 6, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Don L. Pennington, MD, in August 2025. She is survived by three sons, John Whitton “Whit” (Karen McPherson) Pennington, Shelbyville, KY, Lee Kennedy Pennington, Annapolis, MD, and Matthew Brooks...
Patricia Ann Greenway Hanlon
Mar 4, 2026
PATRICIA ANN GREENWAY HANLON, 78, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Pat was born on May 23, 1947, in Syracuse, New York to her wonderful parents, Edna (Dils) and Thomas Greenway, with the addition of my older brother, Charlie. She had many aunts, uncles and cousins. They did many family outings with everyone.
After college, Pat married her best friend,...
Julie Ann Revelle
Mar 4, 2026
JULIE ANN REVELLE, 60, beloved wife of David A. Revelle, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 4, 2026.
Born in Marion, Illinois, Julie was the daughter of Raymond and Annette Abney Harris. She spent her formative years in southern Illinois, where she dedicated herself to education and personal growth. Julie graduated with a bachelor's degree from Purdue University and later earned her...
Mary Laverne Neal Hightower
Mar 4, 2026
Mary Laverne Neal Hightower, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Mary was a loving and giving Momma to four generations, caring devotedly for children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a great-great grandchild. Her generosity and loving heart were without limits. She spent her long fulfilling life giving of herself to make life better for her family, friends, and strangers. She...
Sarah Louise Brown
Mar 3, 2026
SARAH LOUISE BROWN, 62, beloved wife of Jasper L. Brown, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Wellstar Medical College of Georgia.
Additional obituary information will be forthcoming.
The Memorial Service will be held Saturday afternoon, March 14th at 2 o'clock at Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Johnston, SC
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Patricia Tatum Riehl
Mar 3, 2026
Patricia Tatum Riehl, 74, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Pat was born in Martinsville, VA, daughter of the late Richard Early Tatum and Mattie Lorrene Covington Tatum. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, William Riehl.
Pat was always open to adventure, graduating from Aiken High School, getting a degree in Interior Design from the University of Georgia, and moving...
Nobuko Yamamura Mitchell
Feb 28, 2026
Nobuko “Nanci” Mitchell passed away peacefully in South Carolina on February 28, 2026, with family by her side, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, Charles Mitchell.
Born during World War II to Japanese-American parents, Nanci spent her early childhood in post-war Japan before coming to the United States as a teenager....
William August Buescher III
Feb 25, 2026
William August Buescher Ill passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Bill was born on June 7, 1938 to the late William A. Buescher, Jr. and Florence McCormick Buescher.
Bill spent his formative years in Lake Forest, Illinois. He graduated from Loyola Academy in Chicago and went on to John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, graduating in 1960. After three years...
Carol Annette Park
Feb 25, 2026
Carol Annette Park, 88, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at her home, the home of her daughter and son in law in Aiken, SC.
Carol was born in Fremont, OH, daughter of the late Wilbur J. Koch and Mildred Besanceney Koch. Carol was a registered nurse by trade but a stay-at-home mom by profession and love. Her nursing career started...
MSG Jesse Lee Baker, USA Ret.
Feb 25, 2026
MSG JESSE LEE BAKER, USA, Ret., 84, beloved husband of Vivian Neal Baker, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Aiken, SC, surrounded by his family.
Jesse was born in Augusta, Georgia, and his early years were shaped by a military upbringing—a path he continued by joining the United States Army at age 18. He served honorably for 21 years, with...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Catherine Beisaw Stahura
Feb 27, 2026
CATHERINE BEISAW STAHURA, 60, passed away February 27, 2026.
Born in Wilton, Maine, January 29, 1966, Cathy was the seventh of ten children born to Edgar and Anne Yeaton Beisaw. She earned an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Maine. She furthered her studies and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Hawaii,...
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, SC - Mr. Hal Lufburrow Snow, 90, beloved husband of Joanna P. Snow, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801
Dr. Kathleen M. Bissell
Mar 11, 2026
Dr. Kathleen M. Bissell, 69, died Wednesday evening, March 11, 2026, at her home in Aiken, SC, after a long illness.
Born in Jamestown, NY, Kathy was the middle daughter of the late Harold A. and Marilyn Weaver Bissell. She grew up in Charlotte, NC and was a lifelong Girl Scout. She maintained many close friendships from Girl Scout Camp Occoneechee...
Andrew Burrow
Mar 11, 2026
MICHAEL ANDREW LAWRENCE BURROW, 62, beloved husband of Julie Moore Burrow, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in Wellstar MCG Medical Center, Augusta, GA.
A native of Oudtshoorn, South Africa, Andrew was a son of the late David Hardwick Burrow and Elizabeth Angela Gillibrand Burrow. He moved to the United States in 1984 when he was recruited to play tennis at...
Edna Collie Eubanks
Mar 11, 2026
Edna Collie Eubanks, 88, beloved wife of Marion Eubanks, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 11, 2026, at Aiken Memory Care.
Born in Charlotte, NC, Edna was the daughter of the late Alexander G. Collie, Jr. and Lillie Smith Collie. She spent the majority of her life in Aiken County and retired from SRP Federal Credit Union, where she...
Eunice Trotter Hendrix
Mar 10, 2026
Eunice Trotter Hendrix, 91, a cherished wife of the late Carl H. Hendrix, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at home.
A native of Habersham County, Georgia, Eunice was born to the late Garnett and Ethel Pardue Trotter. She moved to Aiken in 1974 and dedicated her career as a Certified Nurse Assistant...
Paul Kevin Volz
Mar 10, 2026
Paul Kevin Volz passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home with his husband Dennis holding his hand and singing softly to him. Paul was born in Lynwood California, the son of the late Milton Volz and Faun Jackson Volz. Paul graduated from Coquille High School in Coquille, Oregon and went to St. Mary’s College in Maryland.
During the first...
Jane Evelyn Truax
Mar 8, 2026
Jane E. Truax, 81, of Southport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026.
Jane was born on April 6, 1944, to Leonard and Ann Dobbins. She was preceded in death by both her parents, her sister, Lucy Dobbins, her husband Walter Moore and previous beloved husband Greg Truax.
Jane is survived by her brother, Chuck Dobbins (Diane), and her sister,...
James Howard Vaughn
Mar 8, 2026
JAMES HOWARD VAUGHN, 96, beloved husband of the late Frances Carolyn Lyons Vaughn, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at home with his family by his side.
Born in Greenwood, SC, James was the son of the late Otis and Fannie Mae Corley Vaughn. He spent his formative years in Greenwood before moving to Aiken in the mid-1950s to work at...
Patricia Kennedy Pennington
Mar 6, 2026
Patricia Kennedy Pennington of Aiken, SC, found peaceful rest at Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Augusta, GA, on March 6, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Don L. Pennington, MD, in August 2025. She is survived by three sons, John Whitton “Whit” (Karen McPherson) Pennington, Shelbyville, KY, Lee Kennedy Pennington, Annapolis, MD, and Matthew Brooks...
Patricia Ann Greenway Hanlon
Mar 4, 2026
PATRICIA ANN GREENWAY HANLON, 78, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Pat was born on May 23, 1947, in Syracuse, New York to her wonderful parents, Edna (Dils) and Thomas Greenway, with the addition of my older brother, Charlie. She had many aunts, uncles and cousins. They did many family outings with everyone.
After college, Pat married her best friend,...
Julie Ann Revelle
Mar 4, 2026
JULIE ANN REVELLE, 60, beloved wife of David A. Revelle, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 4, 2026.
Born in Marion, Illinois, Julie was the daughter of Raymond and Annette Abney Harris. She spent her formative years in southern Illinois, where she dedicated herself to education and personal growth. Julie graduated with a bachelor's degree from Purdue University and later earned her...
Mary Laverne Neal Hightower
Mar 4, 2026
Mary Laverne Neal Hightower, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Mary was a loving and giving Momma to four generations, caring devotedly for children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a great-great grandchild. Her generosity and loving heart were without limits. She spent her long fulfilling life giving of herself to make life better for her family, friends, and strangers. She...
Sarah Louise Brown
Mar 3, 2026
SARAH LOUISE BROWN, 62, beloved wife of Jasper L. Brown, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Wellstar Medical College of Georgia.
Additional obituary information will be forthcoming.
The Memorial Service will be held Saturday afternoon, March 14th at 2 o'clock at Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Johnston, SC
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Patricia Tatum Riehl
Mar 3, 2026
Patricia Tatum Riehl, 74, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Pat was born in Martinsville, VA, daughter of the late Richard Early Tatum and Mattie Lorrene Covington Tatum. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, William Riehl.
Pat was always open to adventure, graduating from Aiken High School, getting a degree in Interior Design from the University of Georgia, and moving...
Nobuko Yamamura Mitchell
Feb 28, 2026
Nobuko “Nanci” Mitchell passed away peacefully in South Carolina on February 28, 2026, with family by her side, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, Charles Mitchell.
Born during World War II to Japanese-American parents, Nanci spent her early childhood in post-war Japan before coming to the United States as a teenager....
William August Buescher III
Feb 25, 2026
William August Buescher Ill passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Bill was born on June 7, 1938 to the late William A. Buescher, Jr. and Florence McCormick Buescher.
Bill spent his formative years in Lake Forest, Illinois. He graduated from Loyola Academy in Chicago and went on to John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, graduating in 1960. After three years...
Carol Annette Park
Feb 25, 2026
Carol Annette Park, 88, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at her home, the home of her daughter and son in law in Aiken, SC.
Carol was born in Fremont, OH, daughter of the late Wilbur J. Koch and Mildred Besanceney Koch. Carol was a registered nurse by trade but a stay-at-home mom by profession and love. Her nursing career started...
MSG Jesse Lee Baker, USA Ret.
Feb 25, 2026
MSG JESSE LEE BAKER, USA, Ret., 84, beloved husband of Vivian Neal Baker, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Aiken, SC, surrounded by his family.
Jesse was born in Augusta, Georgia, and his early years were shaped by a military upbringing—a path he continued by joining the United States Army at age 18. He served honorably for 21 years, with...
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