Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Michael Anaclerio

Michael Anaclerio

Aug 6, 2018

AIKEN - Lt Col Michael Anaclerio, USAF (Ret), 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 6, 2018 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Anaclerio was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 11, 1934, to the late Saverio (Sam) and Michalena (Marge) DiBernado Anaclerio. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1957 where he participated in the ROTC...

Willie Winfred Ray

Willie Winfred Ray

Aug 6, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Willie Winfred Ray, 89, was called home to the Lord at his residence on Monday, August 6, 2018. Winfred was born in Durham, NC on January 24, 1929, to the late Walter Walker Ray and Lois Margaret Perry Ray. He has called Aiken his home since 1952, accompanied by his late wife of 67 years, Alma "Amy"...

Robert Lee Cato

Robert Lee Cato

Aug 5, 2018

AIKEN – Mr. Robert “Bobby” Lee Cato, 85, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018. Bobby was born in Trenton, SC, a son of the late Hubert and Myrtle Carpenter Cato.  He worked in sales for United Insurance Company of America for 42 years, was in the SC National Guard for 27 years, and was a member of Memorial Baptist Church...

Dan Marshall Boone

Dan Marshall Boone

Aug 1, 2018

NEW ELLENTON, SC – DAN M. BOONE, 80, beloved husband of Linda DeLucia Boone, passed peacefully, Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA, surrounded by his family.

A native of Nashville, TN, Dan was a son of the late Daniel Thomas and Johnnie Marie Jackson Boone. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from DuPont...

Dylan Benjamin Bolt

Dylan Benjamin Bolt

Aug 1, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Dylan Benjamin Bolt, 31, beloved son of Tanja McCluskey Bolt and the late Tony Carl Bolt, Sr. passed away August 1, 2018 at ASU hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He is the grandson of Douglas and Faye McCluskey of Aiken, S.C. and the late Melba and Carl Bolt of New Ellenton, S.C. He is survived by his brother,...

Carol Mary Sheets

Carol Mary Sheets

Jul 30, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Carol Mary Sheets, 82, beloved wife of Gerald I. “Jerry” Sheets, passed away peacefully Monday, July 30, 2018 after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Carol was a daughter of the late William Alfred and Marthabel Wilson Cook. She attended Northland’s English School for Girls and the Lincoln High School in...

Betty J. Bragg

Betty J. Bragg

Jul 30, 2018

AIKEN, SC – BETTY JEAN BROCK BRAGG, 85, beloved wife of Ralph Eugene Bragg, died Monday, July 30, 2018 at University Hospital.

A native of Anderson, SC, Betty was a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Eula Gladys Hardy Brock. She grew up in Laurens, SC and lived in Aiken County since 1954. She was a member of Millbrook...

James Hirsch

James Hirsch

Jul 27, 2018

AIKEN, SC - James “Jim” William Hirsch died July 27th, 2018 in Aiken, South Carolina. He was born in Carson City, Nevada on October 10th, 1942, to parents Charles William “Bill” and Adele Joyce Hirsch. Jim grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Perry, New York. A graduate of Cornell University in 1964, Jim served three years in the United...

John M. Jenkins, Sr.

John M. Jenkins, Sr.

Jul 25, 2018

AIKEN, SC - LTC (RET) John McDowell Jenkins, Sr., 73, died at home surrounded by his family on July 25, 2018, in Aiken, South Carolina.  John was born on December 24, 1944, in Camden, South Carolina. John is survived by his wife, Sally Lathem Lawrence Jenkins, their two children Lathem Emily Jenkins Gordon (m. Jason Gordon) and John (Jack) McDowell...

Richard Anthony Empoliti, Jr.

Richard Anthony Empoliti, Jr.

Jul 25, 2018

AIKEN, SC – RICHARD ANTHONY EMPOLITI, JR., 47, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at his residence.

A native of Torrington, CT, Rick was a son of Cindy J. Poland and the late Richard A. Empoliti, Sr. He moved to Aiken 25 years ago from Florida and was the original owner of Custom Counter Tops.

Survivors include his mother, Cindy Poland,...

Timothy Allen Yonce

Timothy Allen Yonce

Jul 25, 2018

AIKEN, SC – TIMOTHY ALLEN YONCE, 48, beloved husband of Angela M. Yonce, died suddenly, Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Tim was a son of Grady W. Yonce, Jr., and Kaye McDonald Vardell. He worked in the construction industry and attended Green Pond Baptist Church. He was an...

James Edward Dismore

James Edward Dismore

Jul 24, 2018

AIKEN, SC – Mr. James Edward “Mr. Jim” Dismore, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 24, 2018.Born in Mt. Summit area of New Castle, IN, Mr. Jim was a son of the late Edgar and Elsie Dismore. He honorably served his country during the Korean War in the US Airforce and then went on to work for the Chrysler Corp....

Ernest Newton Rains

Ernest Newton Rains

Jul 23, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Ernest Newton Rains, 94, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at his residence. Called “Red” by his wife (Lois Jean Ross Rains) and close friends, “PawPaw” by his two grandchildren Sarah Jean Rains Wilson and Joshua Stevens Rains), or just “Dad” by his two sons (Darrell Ross Rains and Michael Bruce Rains), Ernest Newton Rains was...

Constance "Connie" Christopher Demas

Constance "Connie" Christopher Demas

Jul 17, 2018

Miss Constance Christopher “Connie” Demas, 73, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel with the Reverend Mike Hallman officiating. Connie was born on October 6, 1944 in NYC, NY and moved to Myrtle Beach, SC as a young girl.  At the age...

Eloise Youngblood Mundy

Eloise Youngblood Mundy

Jul 13, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Eloise Youngblood Mundy, 91, wife of the late Rudolph D. "R.D" Mundy, passed away peacefully Friday, July 13, 2018 at her residence, surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held 11:00 Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be...

Elizabeth Jossey

Elizabeth Jossey

Jul 13, 2018

AIKEN - It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth Reynolds Jossey announces her new journey after a rich 82 years in this world - on Friday, July 13, 2018 Betty passed after a prolonged illness. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 18 years, John, and her children, Van (Cassie) and Wendy (Walter), and stepson...

James I. Allen

James I. Allen

Jul 10, 2018

AIKEN, SC – JAMES I ALLEN, 72, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at his residence.

Born in Los Angeles, CA, August 11, 1945 and growing up in Amarillo, TX, James was a son of the late James Olin and Inga Katrina Johnson Allen. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving 6 years during Vietnam, achieving the...

Ernestine Cox Sellers

Ernestine Cox Sellers

Jul 6, 2018

AIKEN, SC – ERNESTINE COX SELLERS, 88, widow of P. H. Sellers, died peacefully in her sleep, Friday, July 6, 2018.A native of Horry County, SC, Ernestine was a daughter of the late Fernie and Dora Fowler Cox. She lived in Aiken since 1957 and retired from the Savannah River Site. She was a dedicated member of Millbrook Baptist Church.Survivors...

Robert Daniel Fogle

Robert Daniel Fogle

Jul 5, 2018

WINDSOR, SC – ROBERT DANIEL FOGLE, 69, died Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.A native of Columbia, SC, Robert was a son of Ann Beverly Fogle and the late Robert Legere Fogle. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BS in Structural Engineering and was a licensed architect. He worked with a number of...

Bill Bainbridge

Bill Bainbridge

Jul 4, 2018

AIKEN, SC – WILLIAM RILEY “BILL” BAINBRIDGE, 73, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his residence after a long illness.

Born on April 6, 1945 to Helen Jenkins and Richard Warren Bainbridge in Jenkins County Georgia, Bill attended High School in Donalsonville, GA.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in the Vietnam War.

He graduated from...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Michael Anaclerio

Michael Anaclerio

Aug 6, 2018

AIKEN - Lt Col Michael Anaclerio, USAF (Ret), 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 6, 2018 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Anaclerio was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 11, 1934, to the late Saverio (Sam) and Michalena (Marge) DiBernado Anaclerio. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1957 where he participated in the ROTC...

Willie Winfred Ray

Willie Winfred Ray

Aug 6, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Willie Winfred Ray, 89, was called home to the Lord at his residence on Monday, August 6, 2018. Winfred was born in Durham, NC on January 24, 1929, to the late Walter Walker Ray and Lois Margaret Perry Ray. He has called Aiken his home since 1952, accompanied by his late wife of 67 years, Alma "Amy"...

Robert Lee Cato

Robert Lee Cato

Aug 5, 2018

AIKEN – Mr. Robert “Bobby” Lee Cato, 85, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018. Bobby was born in Trenton, SC, a son of the late Hubert and Myrtle Carpenter Cato.  He worked in sales for United Insurance Company of America for 42 years, was in the SC National Guard for 27 years, and was a member of Memorial Baptist Church...

Dan Marshall Boone

Dan Marshall Boone

Aug 1, 2018

NEW ELLENTON, SC – DAN M. BOONE, 80, beloved husband of Linda DeLucia Boone, passed peacefully, Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA, surrounded by his family.

A native of Nashville, TN, Dan was a son of the late Daniel Thomas and Johnnie Marie Jackson Boone. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from DuPont...

Dylan Benjamin Bolt

Dylan Benjamin Bolt

Aug 1, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Dylan Benjamin Bolt, 31, beloved son of Tanja McCluskey Bolt and the late Tony Carl Bolt, Sr. passed away August 1, 2018 at ASU hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He is the grandson of Douglas and Faye McCluskey of Aiken, S.C. and the late Melba and Carl Bolt of New Ellenton, S.C. He is survived by his brother,...

Carol Mary Sheets

Carol Mary Sheets

Jul 30, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Carol Mary Sheets, 82, beloved wife of Gerald I. “Jerry” Sheets, passed away peacefully Monday, July 30, 2018 after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Carol was a daughter of the late William Alfred and Marthabel Wilson Cook. She attended Northland’s English School for Girls and the Lincoln High School in...

Betty J. Bragg

Betty J. Bragg

Jul 30, 2018

AIKEN, SC – BETTY JEAN BROCK BRAGG, 85, beloved wife of Ralph Eugene Bragg, died Monday, July 30, 2018 at University Hospital.

A native of Anderson, SC, Betty was a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Eula Gladys Hardy Brock. She grew up in Laurens, SC and lived in Aiken County since 1954. She was a member of Millbrook...

James Hirsch

James Hirsch

Jul 27, 2018

AIKEN, SC - James “Jim” William Hirsch died July 27th, 2018 in Aiken, South Carolina. He was born in Carson City, Nevada on October 10th, 1942, to parents Charles William “Bill” and Adele Joyce Hirsch. Jim grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Perry, New York. A graduate of Cornell University in 1964, Jim served three years in the United...

John M. Jenkins, Sr.

John M. Jenkins, Sr.

Jul 25, 2018

AIKEN, SC - LTC (RET) John McDowell Jenkins, Sr., 73, died at home surrounded by his family on July 25, 2018, in Aiken, South Carolina.  John was born on December 24, 1944, in Camden, South Carolina. John is survived by his wife, Sally Lathem Lawrence Jenkins, their two children Lathem Emily Jenkins Gordon (m. Jason Gordon) and John (Jack) McDowell...

Richard Anthony Empoliti, Jr.

Richard Anthony Empoliti, Jr.

Jul 25, 2018

AIKEN, SC – RICHARD ANTHONY EMPOLITI, JR., 47, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at his residence.

A native of Torrington, CT, Rick was a son of Cindy J. Poland and the late Richard A. Empoliti, Sr. He moved to Aiken 25 years ago from Florida and was the original owner of Custom Counter Tops.

Survivors include his mother, Cindy Poland,...

Timothy Allen Yonce

Timothy Allen Yonce

Jul 25, 2018

AIKEN, SC – TIMOTHY ALLEN YONCE, 48, beloved husband of Angela M. Yonce, died suddenly, Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Tim was a son of Grady W. Yonce, Jr., and Kaye McDonald Vardell. He worked in the construction industry and attended Green Pond Baptist Church. He was an...

James Edward Dismore

James Edward Dismore

Jul 24, 2018

AIKEN, SC – Mr. James Edward “Mr. Jim” Dismore, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 24, 2018.Born in Mt. Summit area of New Castle, IN, Mr. Jim was a son of the late Edgar and Elsie Dismore. He honorably served his country during the Korean War in the US Airforce and then went on to work for the Chrysler Corp....

Ernest Newton Rains

Ernest Newton Rains

Jul 23, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Ernest Newton Rains, 94, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at his residence. Called “Red” by his wife (Lois Jean Ross Rains) and close friends, “PawPaw” by his two grandchildren Sarah Jean Rains Wilson and Joshua Stevens Rains), or just “Dad” by his two sons (Darrell Ross Rains and Michael Bruce Rains), Ernest Newton Rains was...

Constance "Connie" Christopher Demas

Constance "Connie" Christopher Demas

Jul 17, 2018

Miss Constance Christopher “Connie” Demas, 73, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel with the Reverend Mike Hallman officiating. Connie was born on October 6, 1944 in NYC, NY and moved to Myrtle Beach, SC as a young girl.  At the age...

Eloise Youngblood Mundy

Eloise Youngblood Mundy

Jul 13, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Eloise Youngblood Mundy, 91, wife of the late Rudolph D. "R.D" Mundy, passed away peacefully Friday, July 13, 2018 at her residence, surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held 11:00 Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be...

Elizabeth Jossey

Elizabeth Jossey

Jul 13, 2018

AIKEN - It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth Reynolds Jossey announces her new journey after a rich 82 years in this world - on Friday, July 13, 2018 Betty passed after a prolonged illness. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 18 years, John, and her children, Van (Cassie) and Wendy (Walter), and stepson...

James I. Allen

James I. Allen

Jul 10, 2018

AIKEN, SC – JAMES I ALLEN, 72, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at his residence.

Born in Los Angeles, CA, August 11, 1945 and growing up in Amarillo, TX, James was a son of the late James Olin and Inga Katrina Johnson Allen. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving 6 years during Vietnam, achieving the...

Ernestine Cox Sellers

Ernestine Cox Sellers

Jul 6, 2018

AIKEN, SC – ERNESTINE COX SELLERS, 88, widow of P. H. Sellers, died peacefully in her sleep, Friday, July 6, 2018.A native of Horry County, SC, Ernestine was a daughter of the late Fernie and Dora Fowler Cox. She lived in Aiken since 1957 and retired from the Savannah River Site. She was a dedicated member of Millbrook Baptist Church.Survivors...

Robert Daniel Fogle

Robert Daniel Fogle

Jul 5, 2018

WINDSOR, SC – ROBERT DANIEL FOGLE, 69, died Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.A native of Columbia, SC, Robert was a son of Ann Beverly Fogle and the late Robert Legere Fogle. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BS in Structural Engineering and was a licensed architect. He worked with a number of...

Bill Bainbridge

Bill Bainbridge

Jul 4, 2018

AIKEN, SC – WILLIAM RILEY “BILL” BAINBRIDGE, 73, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his residence after a long illness.

Born on April 6, 1945 to Helen Jenkins and Richard Warren Bainbridge in Jenkins County Georgia, Bill attended High School in Donalsonville, GA.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in the Vietnam War.

He graduated from...