Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Annie Julia "Judy" Snelgrove Rivers
Oct 17, 2024
Annie Julia “Judy” Snelgrove Rivers was born to Trannie and Ezra Eli Snelgrove on December 2. 1930.
Judy grew up in West Columbia, South Carolina and graduated from Brooklyn Cayce High School.
After marrying Jim RIvers in 1953 she enjoyed being an Air Force wife and living in several places in Texas. In 1959 she and her husband surrendered their lives to...
Margaret Holloway Fitch
Oct 16, 2024
Dr. Margaret “Peggy” Holloway Fitch, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and physician, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the age of 73. Born on April 17, 1951, in Augusta, Georgia, to Margaret Evans Holloway and Murphy McNeill Holloway, Jr., Peggy lived life to the fullest, embracing every moment with energy and humor.
Peggy attended Sweet Briar...
Randall M. Eason
Oct 14, 2024
Randall M. Eason, 73, passed away Monday October 14, 2024 in his home. He was the cherished husband of Judith Robinson Eason, with whom he shared 42 wonderful years of marriage.
A native of Jacksonville, FL, Randall was a son of the late William and Opal Eason. He was a graduate of Florida State University. He then entered the University of...
Karon L. Short
Oct 13, 2024
KARON LEE SHORT, 80, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 13, 2024 in her home. She was the cherished wife of COL Sinclair G. Short, DMD, USA Retired, with whom she shared 52 wonderful years of marriage.
A native of Grand Forks, ND, Karon was a daughter of the late Leo and Ruth Swensen Fettig. As a young woman, she worked as...
Maggie Marsh
Oct 13, 2024
MAGGIE KNIPHFER MARSH, 94, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in her home.
Born in Wrightsville, GA, Maggie was a daughter of the late John Edgar and Mozelle Lampp Kniphfer. She grew up in Louisville, GA before moving to Augusta, where she lived most of her life. She retired as a dietitian with Richmond County School...
Phyllis Gene Poore
Oct 12, 2024
Phyllis Gene Poore, 78, formerly of Washington, VA, passed away on October 12, 2024 in Aiken, SC after a short hospitalization.
Phyllis was born on September 16, 1946, the daughter of the late Gene and Elizabeth Whetzel. She was a resident of Washington, VA for most of her life, where she owned and operated Ash Tree Stables equestrian farm. In 2022,...
Loony Marie Clark-Dbay
Oct 11, 2024
Babygirl Loony Marie Clark-Dbay, infant daughter of Brooklyn Kennedy and Jharrin Clark-Dbay went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 11, 2024.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Linda Leigh Valliant
Oct 9, 2024
LINDA LEIGH VALLIANT, 78, of Aiken, SC, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Linda was born in Los Angeles on November 13, 1945 to Ronald M. and Margaret C. Croft DeLong.
She is survived by William E. Valliant, her loving companion for over 37 years, as well as three nieces and one nephew, all of whom reside in California. Besides her parents,...
Mary Frances Booth
Oct 8, 2024
TRENTON, SC - Mrs. Mary Frances Booth, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at a hospital in Augusta, GA. She was a loving mother and cherished wife of Eddie D. Booth, with whom she shared 63 wonderful years of marriage.
Mary was born in Summerville, SC, the daughter of the late Henry G. Driggers and Dora Smith Driggers.
After graduating from...
Richard Wayne Reeves
Oct 8, 2024
RICHARD WAYNE REEVES, 76, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 8, 2024 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the cherished husband of Linda Charpia Reeves, with whom he shared 57 wonderful years of marriage.
A native of Charleston, SC, Richard was a son of the late Bernard and Thelma Meyers Reeves. He proudly served his country as a...
Joseph W. Messick
Oct 8, 2024
JOSEPH W. MESSICK, 78, passed away Tuesday morning, October 8, 2024 in Hospice House of Lexington.
Born in Cambridge, MD, Joe was a son of the late Russell A. and Ruth Longmire Messick. He moved with his family to Aiken in 1952. He retired from Westinghouse at the Savannah River Site.
Survivors include four children, Traci Messick Ritt, Powhatan, VA, Gina Bollig...
Mildred "Mickey" Goss Key
Oct 7, 2024
NEW ELLENTON, SC - MILDRED GOSS “MICKEY” KEY, 74, passed away Monday evening, October 7, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished wife of William L. “Billy” Key, Sr., with whom she shared 57 wonderful years of marriage
A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Mickey was a daughter of the late Clarence and...
Joan E. Goodman
Oct 6, 2024
JOAN ELIZABETH GOODMAN, 93, beloved wife of Stanley F. Goodman, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Anchor Post Acute Care.
A native of Columbia, PA, Joan was a daughter of the late Jacob and Violet Moore Myers. She and Stan made Aiken their home in 1953 where they lived for 54 years before moving back to Pennsylvania where she made...
Saul Salas Mares
Oct 5, 2024
Saul Salas-Mares "Guancho"
Fallecido en Charlotte,NC el dia 05 de Octubre del 2024 a la corta edad de 24 an-osQ.E.P.D
Nacido el 02 de Junio en Astacinga, Veracruz. Hijo de Saul Salas-ltehua y Reynalda Mares-ltehua. Dejara atras su hija, Lisa Salas-Tecpile, que fue la luz de su vida, sus padres, abuelos, ademas incluyen, sus hermanos Leopoldo Salas-Mares y Sandra Salas-Mares; asi como...
Byron Robert Andres
Oct 5, 2024
BYRON ROBERT ANDRES was born November 10, 1954 and died October 5, 2024. He is predeceased by his parents Clayton Sr., and Ester; and his brothers Paul and Clayton Jr. He leaves behind many loved ones including: his loving wife Christine Andres; his four children: Byron (Nicole), Tonya Flickinger (Terry), Jack (Nina), Donna (Hayden); his four brothers and two sisters:...
Kurt C. Patterson
Oct 4, 2024
KURT CLETUS PATTERSON, 68, beloved husband of Rosemary Ann Stearns, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 with his loving wife by his side.
Additional obituary information will be forthcoming.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Duane Curtis Early
Oct 4, 2024
DUANE CURTIS EARLY, 65, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 in Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center after an extended illness.
Born in Riverside, CA, Duane was a son of the late Curtis Colfax Early and Bettylou Mae Bucher Early. He grew up in Mesa, AZ, graduated from Westwood High School in 1978 and was the manager for the football team. Duane...
Claude James Johnson
Oct 4, 2024
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Claude James Johnson, 87, beloved husband of Anne Treadaway Johnson, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 in Wellstar MCG Hospital, Augusta, GA.
A native of Cloquet, MN, Claude was a son of the late Claude Augustus and Grace Cajune Johnson. He served in the United States Army for 25 years, retiring as Master Sergeant. He then worked...
Penye A. Lunsford
Oct 4, 2024
Penye Aileen Lunsford, 86, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 (her husband’s birthday), at Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living in Aiken South Carolina.
Penye was born on January 16, 1938 in Bay City, Mi. She was the daughter of the late Woodrow (Ferd) and Aileen (Davis) Gust. She married Jesse (Wayne) Lunsford on June 14, 1958.
Penye graduated from Midland High School...
Mathew A. Wyckoff
Oct 3, 2024
Mathew Allen Wyckoff, 37, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, after an extended illness.
Mat was born in Germany, son of Lawrence Allen Wyckoff and the late Baerbel Ruhs Wyckoff. He was a former volunteer fireman for the New Ellenton Fire Department, and most recently a Paramedic at Chester County EMS in Rock Hill, SC. Mat began his EMS career in...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Annie Julia "Judy" Snelgrove Rivers
Oct 17, 2024
Annie Julia “Judy” Snelgrove Rivers was born to Trannie and Ezra Eli Snelgrove on December 2. 1930.
Judy grew up in West Columbia, South Carolina and graduated from Brooklyn Cayce High School.
After marrying Jim RIvers in 1953 she enjoyed being an Air Force wife and living in several places in Texas. In 1959 she and her husband surrendered their lives to...
Margaret Holloway Fitch
Oct 16, 2024
Dr. Margaret “Peggy” Holloway Fitch, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and physician, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the age of 73. Born on April 17, 1951, in Augusta, Georgia, to Margaret Evans Holloway and Murphy McNeill Holloway, Jr., Peggy lived life to the fullest, embracing every moment with energy and humor.
Peggy attended Sweet Briar...
Randall M. Eason
Oct 14, 2024
Randall M. Eason, 73, passed away Monday October 14, 2024 in his home. He was the cherished husband of Judith Robinson Eason, with whom he shared 42 wonderful years of marriage.
A native of Jacksonville, FL, Randall was a son of the late William and Opal Eason. He was a graduate of Florida State University. He then entered the University of...
Karon L. Short
Oct 13, 2024
KARON LEE SHORT, 80, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 13, 2024 in her home. She was the cherished wife of COL Sinclair G. Short, DMD, USA Retired, with whom she shared 52 wonderful years of marriage.
A native of Grand Forks, ND, Karon was a daughter of the late Leo and Ruth Swensen Fettig. As a young woman, she worked as...
Maggie Marsh
Oct 13, 2024
MAGGIE KNIPHFER MARSH, 94, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in her home.
Born in Wrightsville, GA, Maggie was a daughter of the late John Edgar and Mozelle Lampp Kniphfer. She grew up in Louisville, GA before moving to Augusta, where she lived most of her life. She retired as a dietitian with Richmond County School...
Phyllis Gene Poore
Oct 12, 2024
Phyllis Gene Poore, 78, formerly of Washington, VA, passed away on October 12, 2024 in Aiken, SC after a short hospitalization.
Phyllis was born on September 16, 1946, the daughter of the late Gene and Elizabeth Whetzel. She was a resident of Washington, VA for most of her life, where she owned and operated Ash Tree Stables equestrian farm. In 2022,...
Loony Marie Clark-Dbay
Oct 11, 2024
Babygirl Loony Marie Clark-Dbay, infant daughter of Brooklyn Kennedy and Jharrin Clark-Dbay went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 11, 2024.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Linda Leigh Valliant
Oct 9, 2024
LINDA LEIGH VALLIANT, 78, of Aiken, SC, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Linda was born in Los Angeles on November 13, 1945 to Ronald M. and Margaret C. Croft DeLong.
She is survived by William E. Valliant, her loving companion for over 37 years, as well as three nieces and one nephew, all of whom reside in California. Besides her parents,...
Mary Frances Booth
Oct 8, 2024
TRENTON, SC - Mrs. Mary Frances Booth, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at a hospital in Augusta, GA. She was a loving mother and cherished wife of Eddie D. Booth, with whom she shared 63 wonderful years of marriage.
Mary was born in Summerville, SC, the daughter of the late Henry G. Driggers and Dora Smith Driggers.
After graduating from...
Richard Wayne Reeves
Oct 8, 2024
RICHARD WAYNE REEVES, 76, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 8, 2024 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the cherished husband of Linda Charpia Reeves, with whom he shared 57 wonderful years of marriage.
A native of Charleston, SC, Richard was a son of the late Bernard and Thelma Meyers Reeves. He proudly served his country as a...
Joseph W. Messick
Oct 8, 2024
JOSEPH W. MESSICK, 78, passed away Tuesday morning, October 8, 2024 in Hospice House of Lexington.
Born in Cambridge, MD, Joe was a son of the late Russell A. and Ruth Longmire Messick. He moved with his family to Aiken in 1952. He retired from Westinghouse at the Savannah River Site.
Survivors include four children, Traci Messick Ritt, Powhatan, VA, Gina Bollig...
Mildred "Mickey" Goss Key
Oct 7, 2024
NEW ELLENTON, SC - MILDRED GOSS “MICKEY” KEY, 74, passed away Monday evening, October 7, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished wife of William L. “Billy” Key, Sr., with whom she shared 57 wonderful years of marriage
A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Mickey was a daughter of the late Clarence and...
Joan E. Goodman
Oct 6, 2024
JOAN ELIZABETH GOODMAN, 93, beloved wife of Stanley F. Goodman, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Anchor Post Acute Care.
A native of Columbia, PA, Joan was a daughter of the late Jacob and Violet Moore Myers. She and Stan made Aiken their home in 1953 where they lived for 54 years before moving back to Pennsylvania where she made...
Saul Salas Mares
Oct 5, 2024
Saul Salas-Mares "Guancho"
Fallecido en Charlotte,NC el dia 05 de Octubre del 2024 a la corta edad de 24 an-osQ.E.P.D
Nacido el 02 de Junio en Astacinga, Veracruz. Hijo de Saul Salas-ltehua y Reynalda Mares-ltehua. Dejara atras su hija, Lisa Salas-Tecpile, que fue la luz de su vida, sus padres, abuelos, ademas incluyen, sus hermanos Leopoldo Salas-Mares y Sandra Salas-Mares; asi como...
Byron Robert Andres
Oct 5, 2024
BYRON ROBERT ANDRES was born November 10, 1954 and died October 5, 2024. He is predeceased by his parents Clayton Sr., and Ester; and his brothers Paul and Clayton Jr. He leaves behind many loved ones including: his loving wife Christine Andres; his four children: Byron (Nicole), Tonya Flickinger (Terry), Jack (Nina), Donna (Hayden); his four brothers and two sisters:...
Kurt C. Patterson
Oct 4, 2024
KURT CLETUS PATTERSON, 68, beloved husband of Rosemary Ann Stearns, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 with his loving wife by his side.
Additional obituary information will be forthcoming.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Duane Curtis Early
Oct 4, 2024
DUANE CURTIS EARLY, 65, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 in Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center after an extended illness.
Born in Riverside, CA, Duane was a son of the late Curtis Colfax Early and Bettylou Mae Bucher Early. He grew up in Mesa, AZ, graduated from Westwood High School in 1978 and was the manager for the football team. Duane...
Claude James Johnson
Oct 4, 2024
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Claude James Johnson, 87, beloved husband of Anne Treadaway Johnson, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 in Wellstar MCG Hospital, Augusta, GA.
A native of Cloquet, MN, Claude was a son of the late Claude Augustus and Grace Cajune Johnson. He served in the United States Army for 25 years, retiring as Master Sergeant. He then worked...
Penye A. Lunsford
Oct 4, 2024
Penye Aileen Lunsford, 86, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 (her husband’s birthday), at Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living in Aiken South Carolina.
Penye was born on January 16, 1938 in Bay City, Mi. She was the daughter of the late Woodrow (Ferd) and Aileen (Davis) Gust. She married Jesse (Wayne) Lunsford on June 14, 1958.
Penye graduated from Midland High School...
Mathew A. Wyckoff
Oct 3, 2024
Mathew Allen Wyckoff, 37, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, after an extended illness.
Mat was born in Germany, son of Lawrence Allen Wyckoff and the late Baerbel Ruhs Wyckoff. He was a former volunteer fireman for the New Ellenton Fire Department, and most recently a Paramedic at Chester County EMS in Rock Hill, SC. Mat began his EMS career in...
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