Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Ferrel Allen Smith
Jul 14, 2020
Aiken – Ferrel Allen Smith, 77, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020.
Allen, as he was known, was born in High Point, NC, a son of the late Jodie Ferrel and Evelyn Alice Salter Smith. He had been a resident of Aiken for about 75 years and was a member of First Baptist Church.
He was the most doting and...
James Alan Mitchell
Jul 14, 2020
AIKEN, SC – JAMES ALAN MITCHELL, 75, beloved husband of Judith Unzicker Mitchell, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his residence.
A native of Galesburg, IL, Jim was a son of the late C. W. and Grace Mitchell. He earned his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Rose Polytechnic Institute and his MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He...
Paul Timothy Toole
Jul 13, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Paul Timothy Toole, 61, of Aiken, South Carolina went home to be with Jesus on July 13, 2020.
He is survived by his precious, beloved wife, Mary Smith Toole; daughter, Jaselyn Toole; brothers, John Phillip Toole (Cindy) and David Mark Toole; sister, Nancy Christine Stroble (Mike); cousin, Ronald Toole (Christina), bonus children; Rebecca Bell and Jeremy...
Em Dashiell Rubin
Jul 13, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Em Dashiell Rubin, 94, known lovingly as Nana Banana, Super Nana or just Mom, peacefully joined her savior Jesus Christ on July 13, 2020. She was born in Columbus, Mississippi on December 4, 1925 to Mary Louise (Frazee) and Thomas Rowan Dashiell. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Thomas Rowan Dashiell, Jr.
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Barbara Driver Brandon
Jul 9, 2020
Conyers, GA - Barbara Ann Driver Brandon passed away on July 9th, 2020 at home. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Mildred McCreary Driver and Wilbur J. Driver and her brother, David Driver.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, James Howard Brandon, Jr.; children, Andrew Howard Brandon of Marietta, GA., James Michael Brandon (Joy) of McDonough, GA.,...
Joseph M. King
Jul 6, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Joseph M. King, 75, beloved husband of Sally King, died Monday, July 6, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Funeral plans will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG ROAD, AIKEN, SC
Thomas G. Thompson
Jul 5, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Thomas (Tom) Thompson departed this world on July 5th, 2020, to join his Lord. Tom leaves behind his beloved wife, Betty (Temples) Thompson of 37 years. Tom was born May 4, 1932 to the late Everett and Dicey Thompson, Mebane, North Carolina.
Tom is survived by his son, Richard Allen Thompson (Mary) and his daughter, Kimberly...
Helen Marie Hall
Jul 4, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Helen Marie Hall, 75, beloved wife of Gary R. Hall passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020. Services will be private. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801
Baxter Felix Vinson, Sr.
Jul 3, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Baxter Felix Vinson, Sr., 67, passed away peacefully Friday, July 3, 2020 at his residence.
Born in Union County, SC, Baxter was a son of the late Edward Izzy and Ann Constance Haile Vinson. He spent the majority of his career as a groundskeeper at Palmetto Golf Club for the last 23 years. Baxter was an...
Dell Jones Seigler
Jul 3, 2020
Aiken – Mrs. Dell Jones Seigler, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020.
Mrs. Seigler was born in Saluda, SC, a daughter of the late William M. Jones and Ellee Harmon Jones, and moved to Aiken in the early 1950s. She and her husband, Brodus, owned and operated Seigler’s insurance company in the City of Aiken for many...
Linda Soyars
Jun 30, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Linda Soyars, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. She was born May 3, 1950 in Greenville, SC to Emerson and Margaret Vaughn Soyars and was married to Warren Michael Snow who preceded her in death.
Linda had retired from Midland Valley High School where she taught French...
Shirley Burch Losure
Jun 23, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Shirley Burch Losure, 85, widow of the late Edward R. Losure, Jr., passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Shirley M. Minkler
Jun 23, 2020
AIKEN, SC – SHIRLEY MAE MINKLER, 80, widow of John C. Minkler, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at A U Medical Center.
A native of Red Springs, NC, Shirley was a daughter of the late Hubert L. and Esther Pender Williams. She lived most of her life in Aiken and was the retired owner of Blue Front II Bar...
Steve King
Jun 20, 2020
AIKEN – Charles Stephen “Steve” King, 68, beloved husband to Deborah P. King of 35 years, entered into rest on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Aiken Regional Medical Center.
A native of Chattanooga, TN, Steve was a son of the late Charles and Joyce King. He had a distinguished 34-year career in the nuclear industry, retiring from the Savanah...
Alvin Barkley Black
Jun 19, 2020
AIKEN, SC – ALVIN BARKLEY BLACK, 70, beloved husband to Carol Black of 48 years, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at his residence.
A native of Hurricane, WV, Alvin was a son of the late James and Mildred Black. He had a distinguished 48 year career in the steel industry, retiring from Commercial Metals Corporation in 2016. While...
Carl M. "Mark" Collins
Jun 19, 2020
Aiken – Mr. Carl M. “Mark” Collins, 70, went to rest in peace on June 19, 2020. Mark was born in Barnwell, SC a son of the late Martin and Doris Collins. A resident of Aiken since 1964, Mark was a lifelong member of the Plumber and Steamfitters Local 150 in Augusta, GA from 1977-2020. He spent his life doing...
Johnnie Fears Hawkins
Jun 17, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Johnnie Elna Fears Hawkins, 95, widow of the late John Ansel Hawkins, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Born in Cottonwood, AL, Mrs. Hawkins was a daughter of the late O.G. Fears and Gennie Hughes Fears. She is survived by a daughter, Jeanette (Terry) Smith, Aiken; a granddaughter, Kelly (Mike) Johnson, Aiken, two great-grandchildren, Amanda (Evan)...
James Francis Zoccola
Jun 13, 2020
AIKEN, SC – JAMES FRANCIS ZOCCOLA, 73, beloved husband of Patricia Anne Lilley Zoccola, died suddenly, Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his residence.
A native of New Jersey, James was a son of the late Louis Ferdinand Zoccola and Ruth Mary Dowd Zoccola. He had lived in Aiken since 1987 and was a former employee of Automatic Switch Co.
Surviving,...
Kenneth Earl Ray
Jun 13, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Kenneth “Ken” Earl Ray, 68, was called home to the Lord at his residence on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Kenneth was born in Durham, NC on December 27, 1951, to the late Willie Winfred Ray and Alma “Amy” Ruble Ray. He has lived in Aiken all of his life where he met his wife Arlene B. Ray...
Patricia Annette Owens
Jun 12, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Patricia Annette James Fields Owens, 79, beloved wife of Harry H. Owens, Jr., passed away Friday, June 12, 2020.
Born in Darlington, SC, Mrs. Owens was a daughter of the late Jack and Jaqueline Kinsey James. She was a loving wife and mother and cared deeply for all her extended family. In addition to being a...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Ferrel Allen Smith
Jul 14, 2020
Aiken – Ferrel Allen Smith, 77, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020.
Allen, as he was known, was born in High Point, NC, a son of the late Jodie Ferrel and Evelyn Alice Salter Smith. He had been a resident of Aiken for about 75 years and was a member of First Baptist Church.
He was the most doting and...
James Alan Mitchell
Jul 14, 2020
AIKEN, SC – JAMES ALAN MITCHELL, 75, beloved husband of Judith Unzicker Mitchell, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his residence.
A native of Galesburg, IL, Jim was a son of the late C. W. and Grace Mitchell. He earned his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Rose Polytechnic Institute and his MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He...
Paul Timothy Toole
Jul 13, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Paul Timothy Toole, 61, of Aiken, South Carolina went home to be with Jesus on July 13, 2020.
He is survived by his precious, beloved wife, Mary Smith Toole; daughter, Jaselyn Toole; brothers, John Phillip Toole (Cindy) and David Mark Toole; sister, Nancy Christine Stroble (Mike); cousin, Ronald Toole (Christina), bonus children; Rebecca Bell and Jeremy...
Em Dashiell Rubin
Jul 13, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Em Dashiell Rubin, 94, known lovingly as Nana Banana, Super Nana or just Mom, peacefully joined her savior Jesus Christ on July 13, 2020. She was born in Columbus, Mississippi on December 4, 1925 to Mary Louise (Frazee) and Thomas Rowan Dashiell. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Thomas Rowan Dashiell, Jr.
...
Barbara Driver Brandon
Jul 9, 2020
Conyers, GA - Barbara Ann Driver Brandon passed away on July 9th, 2020 at home. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Mildred McCreary Driver and Wilbur J. Driver and her brother, David Driver.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, James Howard Brandon, Jr.; children, Andrew Howard Brandon of Marietta, GA., James Michael Brandon (Joy) of McDonough, GA.,...
Joseph M. King
Jul 6, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Joseph M. King, 75, beloved husband of Sally King, died Monday, July 6, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Funeral plans will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG ROAD, AIKEN, SC
Thomas G. Thompson
Jul 5, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Thomas (Tom) Thompson departed this world on July 5th, 2020, to join his Lord. Tom leaves behind his beloved wife, Betty (Temples) Thompson of 37 years. Tom was born May 4, 1932 to the late Everett and Dicey Thompson, Mebane, North Carolina.
Tom is survived by his son, Richard Allen Thompson (Mary) and his daughter, Kimberly...
Helen Marie Hall
Jul 4, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Helen Marie Hall, 75, beloved wife of Gary R. Hall passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020. Services will be private. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801
Baxter Felix Vinson, Sr.
Jul 3, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Baxter Felix Vinson, Sr., 67, passed away peacefully Friday, July 3, 2020 at his residence.
Born in Union County, SC, Baxter was a son of the late Edward Izzy and Ann Constance Haile Vinson. He spent the majority of his career as a groundskeeper at Palmetto Golf Club for the last 23 years. Baxter was an...
Dell Jones Seigler
Jul 3, 2020
Aiken – Mrs. Dell Jones Seigler, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020.
Mrs. Seigler was born in Saluda, SC, a daughter of the late William M. Jones and Ellee Harmon Jones, and moved to Aiken in the early 1950s. She and her husband, Brodus, owned and operated Seigler’s insurance company in the City of Aiken for many...
Linda Soyars
Jun 30, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Linda Soyars, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. She was born May 3, 1950 in Greenville, SC to Emerson and Margaret Vaughn Soyars and was married to Warren Michael Snow who preceded her in death.
Linda had retired from Midland Valley High School where she taught French...
Shirley Burch Losure
Jun 23, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Shirley Burch Losure, 85, widow of the late Edward R. Losure, Jr., passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Shirley M. Minkler
Jun 23, 2020
AIKEN, SC – SHIRLEY MAE MINKLER, 80, widow of John C. Minkler, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at A U Medical Center.
A native of Red Springs, NC, Shirley was a daughter of the late Hubert L. and Esther Pender Williams. She lived most of her life in Aiken and was the retired owner of Blue Front II Bar...
Steve King
Jun 20, 2020
AIKEN – Charles Stephen “Steve” King, 68, beloved husband to Deborah P. King of 35 years, entered into rest on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Aiken Regional Medical Center.
A native of Chattanooga, TN, Steve was a son of the late Charles and Joyce King. He had a distinguished 34-year career in the nuclear industry, retiring from the Savanah...
Alvin Barkley Black
Jun 19, 2020
AIKEN, SC – ALVIN BARKLEY BLACK, 70, beloved husband to Carol Black of 48 years, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at his residence.
A native of Hurricane, WV, Alvin was a son of the late James and Mildred Black. He had a distinguished 48 year career in the steel industry, retiring from Commercial Metals Corporation in 2016. While...
Carl M. "Mark" Collins
Jun 19, 2020
Aiken – Mr. Carl M. “Mark” Collins, 70, went to rest in peace on June 19, 2020. Mark was born in Barnwell, SC a son of the late Martin and Doris Collins. A resident of Aiken since 1964, Mark was a lifelong member of the Plumber and Steamfitters Local 150 in Augusta, GA from 1977-2020. He spent his life doing...
Johnnie Fears Hawkins
Jun 17, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Johnnie Elna Fears Hawkins, 95, widow of the late John Ansel Hawkins, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Born in Cottonwood, AL, Mrs. Hawkins was a daughter of the late O.G. Fears and Gennie Hughes Fears. She is survived by a daughter, Jeanette (Terry) Smith, Aiken; a granddaughter, Kelly (Mike) Johnson, Aiken, two great-grandchildren, Amanda (Evan)...
James Francis Zoccola
Jun 13, 2020
AIKEN, SC – JAMES FRANCIS ZOCCOLA, 73, beloved husband of Patricia Anne Lilley Zoccola, died suddenly, Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his residence.
A native of New Jersey, James was a son of the late Louis Ferdinand Zoccola and Ruth Mary Dowd Zoccola. He had lived in Aiken since 1987 and was a former employee of Automatic Switch Co.
Surviving,...
Kenneth Earl Ray
Jun 13, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Kenneth “Ken” Earl Ray, 68, was called home to the Lord at his residence on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Kenneth was born in Durham, NC on December 27, 1951, to the late Willie Winfred Ray and Alma “Amy” Ruble Ray. He has lived in Aiken all of his life where he met his wife Arlene B. Ray...
Patricia Annette Owens
Jun 12, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Patricia Annette James Fields Owens, 79, beloved wife of Harry H. Owens, Jr., passed away Friday, June 12, 2020.
Born in Darlington, SC, Mrs. Owens was a daughter of the late Jack and Jaqueline Kinsey James. She was a loving wife and mother and cared deeply for all her extended family. In addition to being a...
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