Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Robert Scott Stone

Robert Scott Stone

Nov 13, 2018

Robert Scott (“Bobby”) Stone, 64, of Aiken, SC passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was born to Robert and Mavis Stone in 1954 in Saraland, AL. He graduated from Satsuma High and later married Jackie Ridgeway, his loving wife of 39 years. Bobby grew up an active outdoorsman and tinkerer...

Sarah Barefoot Poole

Sarah Barefoot Poole

Nov 7, 2018

AIKEN, SC – SARAH B. POOLE, 85, wife of the late David L. Poole, died Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

Born in Lexington County, SC, Sarah was a daughter of the late David V. and Rebecca S. Barefoot. She lived most of her life in Aiken County and was a homemaker.

Survivors include three stepchildren, Flora...

Donald Skinner

Donald Skinner

Nov 7, 2018

COLUMBIA, SC - Don Skinner passed away peacefully Nov 7, 2018 in Columbia, SC with family. He was born Oct 11, 1930 in Vernon, Texas to Hosea and Johnnie Skinner. After school he joined the US Air Force becoming a 25-year Veteran with tours of both Korea and Vietnam where he was awarded several medals for bravery including two Purple...

John Clifton Jossey, Jr.

John Clifton Jossey, Jr.

Nov 6, 2018

AIKEN - John Clifton Jossey passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the age of 93. Raised through the great depression, John entered World War II and served as a tail gunner trainer on the B-24 for the Air Corps. After the service, John married Dorothy “Bonell” Smith of College Park, GA and had two children, Russell Lee and...

Julia Eloise Tilley Real Potts

Julia Eloise Tilley Real Potts

Nov 1, 2018

Aiken – Mrs. Julia Eloise Tilley Real Potts, 94, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018. Mrs. Potts was born in Fayette, AL, a daughter of the late Everett Bone Tilley and Martha Florence Porter Tilley.  She had been a resident of the area for 15 years, and attended First Baptist Church, Aiken.  She was a former banker and volunteered with...

William "Will" Shingler Mize

William "Will" Shingler Mize

Oct 31, 2018

William “Will” Shingler Mize of Los Angeles, California, age 23, died on October 31, 2018. He grew up in Aiken, SC with his parents Sam and Alma Mize, brother Smith and sister Elisabeth. Will had moved across the country to find a new life among friends from Aiken. Born on his grandfather’s 65th birthday, Will was a gift to his...

Richard Lartigue Garick, Sr.

Richard Lartigue Garick, Sr.

Oct 29, 2018

Gilbert, SC - Richard Lartigue Garick Sr. of Gilbert, SC, was born February 28, 1946 in Orangeburg, SC, and went to be with his Lord and Savior in Bethlehem, Palestine while traveling on a pilgrimage trip through the Holy Land on October 29, 2018.  A memorial service with military honors will be held at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church in Lexington,...

Baby Girl Leighton Christine Roberts

Baby Girl Leighton Christine Roberts

Oct 29, 2018

GRANITEVILLE, SC - Leighton Christine Roberts, infant daughter of Christopher Wayne and Courtney Caulder Roberts, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, October 29, 2018 at Augusta University Children's Hospital of Georgia.    Leighton was born on September 24, 2018 at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. During her short time on this earth, she warmed the hearts of countless...

Wade Cothran "Cot" Campbell

Wade Cothran "Cot" Campbell

Oct 27, 2018

Wade Cothran (Cot) Campbell lived a life of ultimate highs and the lowest lows, and he will be remembered as raconteur, eccentric, author, sentimental father and grandfather, “luckiest husband in the world,” and a visionary horseman who changed the face of Thoroughbred racing in America through the concept of limited partnership ownership of racehorses. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana to...

W. Wayne Franklin

W. Wayne Franklin

Oct 26, 2018

AIKEN, SC – W. Wayne Franklin, 78, beloved husband of Brenda Perry Franklin, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018.   Born in Aiken, Wayne was a son of the late Glenn Willie and Iris Bryant Franklin. A lifelong resident of Aiken, Wayne worked as a cost accountant for The Graniteville Company. He was a graduate of USC-Aiken and was a...

Shari Lisa Wright

Shari Lisa Wright

Oct 26, 2018

WINDSOR – Ms. Shari Lisa Wright, 59, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at her residence.   Shari was born in Chelsea, MI, a daughter of the late Gary and Nadine Shaneyfelt Wright.  She had been a resident of the Aiken area for over 32 years, and was a former science teacher and administrative assistant at Oakwood Windsor Elementary School. Shari encouraged her...

Kurt Arthur Mai

Kurt Arthur Mai

Oct 23, 2018

AIKEN, SC – KURT ARTHUR MAI, 75, beloved husband of Christine M. Willever Mai, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Anchor Health and Rehab.

A native of Trenton, NJ, Kurt was a son of Marion Ringer Mai and the late Arthur Mai. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U. S. Air Force. Kurt was a Landscape Architect, retiring...

Mae Williams Rollins

Mae Williams Rollins

Oct 22, 2018

AIKEN, SC – MAE WILLIAMS ROLLINS, 78, beloved wife of Robert P. “Bobby” Rollins, died Monday, October 22, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Mae was a daughter of the late Henry G. and Lizzie Mae Chalflinch Williams.  She retired from Graniteville Company and was a member of Aiken Congregational Holiness Church.

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Dennis Paul Stover, Sr.

Dennis Paul Stover, Sr.

Oct 21, 2018

AIKEN, SC – DENNIS PAUL STOVER, SR., 73, beloved husband of Melissa Ann George Stover, died Sunday, October 21, 2018 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

A native of Chicago, IL, Dennis was a son of the late Virginia Durante Stover. He was the retired owner of Toro Trucking Company in Chicago. He moved to Aiken two years ago from Orlando,...

Sarah Rebecca Bursey

Sarah Rebecca Bursey

Oct 20, 2018

AIKEN - Sarah Bursey, 30, was in a single motor vehicle accident. She fought for eleven days and succumbed to her injuries on October 20, 2018 at 2:25pm.Sarah lit up the room with her kindness, her heart, her wit, and her love. Sarah was a daughter to Ronald and Susan Bursey, a twin sister to Christopher, a caring family member,...

Carl Conrad Merrill

Carl Conrad Merrill

Oct 15, 2018

CHAPIN, SC - CARL CONRAD MERRILL, 62, died Monday, October 15, 2018 in Batesburg, SC.SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Evelyn Carroll Moore

Evelyn Carroll Moore

Oct 14, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Evelyn Carroll Moore, 97, widow of J. Carey Moore, died Sunday October 14, 2018 at NHC North Augusta, SC

     Born in Zebulon, North Carolina, Evelyn was the daughter of the late James Wilmer and Flossie Mae Hodge Carroll, Sr. She was a graduate of the Harbarger School of Business. She moved to Columbia from Raleigh, North...

Richard Glennis Shan Thompson

Richard Glennis Shan Thompson

Oct 14, 2018

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Richard Glennis Shan Thompson, 62, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018, at his residence. Born in Hemingway, SC, Shan was a son of the late James Nathan and Sybil Altman Thompson. He is survived by his children, Angela Thompson Wester, Louisburg, NC, Sherry Thompson Mize, Charleston, SC, Michelle Thompson Morgan (Dennis), Biggers, AR; Roxanne Thompson Bloss...

Johnnelle M. Ramsey

Johnnelle M. Ramsey

Oct 14, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Allena Johnnelle Mabry Ramsey, 62, of Aiken, passed away on October 14, 2018 surrounded by family.  Rest peacefully, good and faithful servant.

     Johnnelle was born in Abbeville, SC on March 23, 1956. She graduated as valedictorian of Abbeville High School then went on to graduate cum laude from the University of South Carolina as a member...

Roland J. Simkins

Roland J. Simkins

Oct 13, 2018

WILLISTON, SC - Mr. Roland J. Simkins, 90, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018.Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803 (803)641-4401.

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Robert Scott Stone

Robert Scott Stone

Nov 13, 2018

Robert Scott (“Bobby”) Stone, 64, of Aiken, SC passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was born to Robert and Mavis Stone in 1954 in Saraland, AL. He graduated from Satsuma High and later married Jackie Ridgeway, his loving wife of 39 years. Bobby grew up an active outdoorsman and tinkerer...

Sarah Barefoot Poole

Sarah Barefoot Poole

Nov 7, 2018

AIKEN, SC – SARAH B. POOLE, 85, wife of the late David L. Poole, died Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

Born in Lexington County, SC, Sarah was a daughter of the late David V. and Rebecca S. Barefoot. She lived most of her life in Aiken County and was a homemaker.

Survivors include three stepchildren, Flora...

Donald Skinner

Donald Skinner

Nov 7, 2018

COLUMBIA, SC - Don Skinner passed away peacefully Nov 7, 2018 in Columbia, SC with family. He was born Oct 11, 1930 in Vernon, Texas to Hosea and Johnnie Skinner. After school he joined the US Air Force becoming a 25-year Veteran with tours of both Korea and Vietnam where he was awarded several medals for bravery including two Purple...

John Clifton Jossey, Jr.

John Clifton Jossey, Jr.

Nov 6, 2018

AIKEN - John Clifton Jossey passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the age of 93. Raised through the great depression, John entered World War II and served as a tail gunner trainer on the B-24 for the Air Corps. After the service, John married Dorothy “Bonell” Smith of College Park, GA and had two children, Russell Lee and...

Julia Eloise Tilley Real Potts

Julia Eloise Tilley Real Potts

Nov 1, 2018

Aiken – Mrs. Julia Eloise Tilley Real Potts, 94, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018. Mrs. Potts was born in Fayette, AL, a daughter of the late Everett Bone Tilley and Martha Florence Porter Tilley.  She had been a resident of the area for 15 years, and attended First Baptist Church, Aiken.  She was a former banker and volunteered with...

William "Will" Shingler Mize

William "Will" Shingler Mize

Oct 31, 2018

William “Will” Shingler Mize of Los Angeles, California, age 23, died on October 31, 2018. He grew up in Aiken, SC with his parents Sam and Alma Mize, brother Smith and sister Elisabeth. Will had moved across the country to find a new life among friends from Aiken. Born on his grandfather’s 65th birthday, Will was a gift to his...

Richard Lartigue Garick, Sr.

Richard Lartigue Garick, Sr.

Oct 29, 2018

Gilbert, SC - Richard Lartigue Garick Sr. of Gilbert, SC, was born February 28, 1946 in Orangeburg, SC, and went to be with his Lord and Savior in Bethlehem, Palestine while traveling on a pilgrimage trip through the Holy Land on October 29, 2018.  A memorial service with military honors will be held at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church in Lexington,...

Baby Girl Leighton Christine Roberts

Baby Girl Leighton Christine Roberts

Oct 29, 2018

GRANITEVILLE, SC - Leighton Christine Roberts, infant daughter of Christopher Wayne and Courtney Caulder Roberts, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, October 29, 2018 at Augusta University Children's Hospital of Georgia.    Leighton was born on September 24, 2018 at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. During her short time on this earth, she warmed the hearts of countless...

Wade Cothran "Cot" Campbell

Wade Cothran "Cot" Campbell

Oct 27, 2018

Wade Cothran (Cot) Campbell lived a life of ultimate highs and the lowest lows, and he will be remembered as raconteur, eccentric, author, sentimental father and grandfather, “luckiest husband in the world,” and a visionary horseman who changed the face of Thoroughbred racing in America through the concept of limited partnership ownership of racehorses. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana to...

W. Wayne Franklin

W. Wayne Franklin

Oct 26, 2018

AIKEN, SC – W. Wayne Franklin, 78, beloved husband of Brenda Perry Franklin, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018.   Born in Aiken, Wayne was a son of the late Glenn Willie and Iris Bryant Franklin. A lifelong resident of Aiken, Wayne worked as a cost accountant for The Graniteville Company. He was a graduate of USC-Aiken and was a...

Shari Lisa Wright

Shari Lisa Wright

Oct 26, 2018

WINDSOR – Ms. Shari Lisa Wright, 59, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at her residence.   Shari was born in Chelsea, MI, a daughter of the late Gary and Nadine Shaneyfelt Wright.  She had been a resident of the Aiken area for over 32 years, and was a former science teacher and administrative assistant at Oakwood Windsor Elementary School. Shari encouraged her...

Kurt Arthur Mai

Kurt Arthur Mai

Oct 23, 2018

AIKEN, SC – KURT ARTHUR MAI, 75, beloved husband of Christine M. Willever Mai, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Anchor Health and Rehab.

A native of Trenton, NJ, Kurt was a son of Marion Ringer Mai and the late Arthur Mai. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U. S. Air Force. Kurt was a Landscape Architect, retiring...

Mae Williams Rollins

Mae Williams Rollins

Oct 22, 2018

AIKEN, SC – MAE WILLIAMS ROLLINS, 78, beloved wife of Robert P. “Bobby” Rollins, died Monday, October 22, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Mae was a daughter of the late Henry G. and Lizzie Mae Chalflinch Williams.  She retired from Graniteville Company and was a member of Aiken Congregational Holiness Church.

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Dennis Paul Stover, Sr.

Dennis Paul Stover, Sr.

Oct 21, 2018

AIKEN, SC – DENNIS PAUL STOVER, SR., 73, beloved husband of Melissa Ann George Stover, died Sunday, October 21, 2018 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

A native of Chicago, IL, Dennis was a son of the late Virginia Durante Stover. He was the retired owner of Toro Trucking Company in Chicago. He moved to Aiken two years ago from Orlando,...

Sarah Rebecca Bursey

Sarah Rebecca Bursey

Oct 20, 2018

AIKEN - Sarah Bursey, 30, was in a single motor vehicle accident. She fought for eleven days and succumbed to her injuries on October 20, 2018 at 2:25pm.Sarah lit up the room with her kindness, her heart, her wit, and her love. Sarah was a daughter to Ronald and Susan Bursey, a twin sister to Christopher, a caring family member,...

Carl Conrad Merrill

Carl Conrad Merrill

Oct 15, 2018

CHAPIN, SC - CARL CONRAD MERRILL, 62, died Monday, October 15, 2018 in Batesburg, SC.SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Evelyn Carroll Moore

Evelyn Carroll Moore

Oct 14, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Evelyn Carroll Moore, 97, widow of J. Carey Moore, died Sunday October 14, 2018 at NHC North Augusta, SC

     Born in Zebulon, North Carolina, Evelyn was the daughter of the late James Wilmer and Flossie Mae Hodge Carroll, Sr. She was a graduate of the Harbarger School of Business. She moved to Columbia from Raleigh, North...

Richard Glennis Shan Thompson

Richard Glennis Shan Thompson

Oct 14, 2018

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Richard Glennis Shan Thompson, 62, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018, at his residence. Born in Hemingway, SC, Shan was a son of the late James Nathan and Sybil Altman Thompson. He is survived by his children, Angela Thompson Wester, Louisburg, NC, Sherry Thompson Mize, Charleston, SC, Michelle Thompson Morgan (Dennis), Biggers, AR; Roxanne Thompson Bloss...

Johnnelle M. Ramsey

Johnnelle M. Ramsey

Oct 14, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Allena Johnnelle Mabry Ramsey, 62, of Aiken, passed away on October 14, 2018 surrounded by family.  Rest peacefully, good and faithful servant.

     Johnnelle was born in Abbeville, SC on March 23, 1956. She graduated as valedictorian of Abbeville High School then went on to graduate cum laude from the University of South Carolina as a member...

Roland J. Simkins

Roland J. Simkins

Oct 13, 2018

WILLISTON, SC - Mr. Roland J. Simkins, 90, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018.Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803 (803)641-4401.