Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Edward Lee Snyder

Edward Lee Snyder

Mar 9, 2018

AIKEN, SC – EDWARD LEE SNYDER, 63, died Friday, March 9, 2018 at his residence.

A native of Charleston, WV, Ed was a son of the late Norma Lee Hatcher Harris and Dennis L. Harris. He lived in Aiken County since 1982 and was a former truck driver for Pepperidge Farms. He was also the former owner of Cheatin Hearts...

Duane Allan Phillips

Duane Allan Phillips

Mar 6, 2018

AIKEN - Mr. Duane Allan Phillips, 54, entered rest due to heart failure Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.   Duane was born October 23, 1963 in Richmond, VA. He moved with his family to Wilmington, DE in 1973 and then on to Aiken in 1975. Duane graduated from South Aiken High School in 1982 and attended...

Jerry Campbell

Jerry Campbell

Mar 5, 2018

AIKEN, SC – JERRY F. CAMPBELL, 76, beloved husband of 55 years of Marilyn Gardner Campbell, died Monday, March 5, 2018 at his residence.

A native of Jackson, MI, Jerry was a son of the late George and Mary Layher Campbell. He lived most his life in Michigan where he retired after 40 years as a deputy sheriff in Jackson...

Ed Lorey

Ed Lorey

Mar 4, 2018

AIKEN, SC – ED LOREY, age 75, entered into rest on March 4, 2018 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 4, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA. Ed is loved and survived by his wife Ginny Lorey. He was a loving father to Timothy Lorey (Michelle) of Altamonte Springs, FL and Carolyn Martinez (Chris)...

Troy L. Cadden

Troy L. Cadden

Mar 3, 2018

Aiken, SC - Troy Lanier Cadden, 69, beloved husband of Paula Heath Cadden, died peacefully at home, Saturday, March 3, 2018. Mr. Cadden was born in Aiken, SC to the late Marvin W. Cadden and Belle Collins Cadden. In addition to his wife of 49 years he is survived by his two beloved sons, William Heath Cadden and Troy Lanier...

Mary M Poole

Mary M Poole

Mar 2, 2018

AIKEN – Mary M. Poole, 80, passed away Friday, March 02, 2018. A memorial service will be held 5:00 Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Shellhouse Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. Mrs. Poole was born in Lexington, SC to the late Doc and Estill Smith. She was a homemaker to her family and will be remembered...

William "Buddy" J Murray, Sr.

William "Buddy" J Murray, Sr.

Mar 1, 2018

William J. “Buddy” Murray, Sr., 89, of Findlay, OH and formerly of Aiken, SC, passed away on March 1, 2018 at The Heritage, Findlay, OH. Buddy was born in 1928 in Summerville, SC to the late William Henry Murray and Myrtis Patrick Murray. He married Harriet Reeves in 1953 and she passed in 2016. Their children include: William J. (Jerry)...

Ronald Jack Rappoport

Ronald Jack Rappoport

Mar 1, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Ronald Jack Rappoport (85) of Aiken, SC, beloved husband for nearly 39 years to Froggie Rappoport, entered the gates of heaven on March 1, 2018. He was born in Cincinnati, OH, on March 21, 1932 to Richard A. and Irene (McBride) Rappoport. He is survived by six children: Richard (Christy) Rappoport; Patricia (Richmond) Townsend; Deborah (Dale) Townsend;...

William David Matthews

William David Matthews

Feb 27, 2018

AIKEN, SC – WILLIAM DAVID MATTHEWS, 26, died Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

A life long resident of Aiken, Will was a son of Tray Matthews and Cathy Vaughn Matthews. He was fun loving and a free-spirit. Will loved his friends and was always willing to help, even to his detriment. He was a former groundskeeper at Sage Valley Golf Club.

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Rebecca Kimbrell

Rebecca Kimbrell

Feb 27, 2018

BATESBURG – Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” W. Kimbrell, 64, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 after a courageous battle with Cancer. Becky was born in Decatur, AL, a daughter of Melvin (Marilyn) Wimberley, Decatur, AL, and the late Sara Speegle Sharp (Ferrel).  She was a Pipefitter for over 35 years, and a member of the Local Union 150. Becky loved...

Dana C. Ostrov

Dana C. Ostrov

Feb 24, 2018

AIKEN - DANA BUSH OSTROV, 68, died Saturday, February 24, 2018   

Born March 14, 1949 in Fort Worth, Texas, Dana was a daughter to the late C.D. Bush Jr. and Dovie DeJarnette Bush. She was a graduate of Dayton School of Practical Nursing, a member of the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses and a member of the Aiken...

Sammie O. King

Sammie O. King

Feb 20, 2018

NEW ELLENTON, SC – SAMMIE O. KING, 78, widow of James King, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at her residence.

A native of Murrells Inlet, SC, Sammie was a daughter of the late Sam and Lessie Jordan Outlaw. She lived in New Ellenton since the late 1950’s. She was active in her children’s and grandchildren’s lives, sewing cheerleading uniforms for...

Stephen L. Brown

Stephen L. Brown

Feb 19, 2018

AIKEN, SC – STEPHEN LeROY BROWN, 55, beloved husband of Catherine Greenhill Brown, died Monday, February 19, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Aiken County, Stephen was a son of the late Austin L. Brown, Jr., and Carolyn Goodwin Brown Mayberry. He lived in Arlington, TX in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s working with American Airlines...

Michael Brad Moseley

Michael Brad Moseley

Feb 18, 2018

AIKEN – Mr. Michael Brad Moseley, 49, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, February 23, 2018 at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home with the Rev. Clint Bartlett officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A lifelong resident of Aiken, Brad was born to the...

Jean Cowan Dynarski

Jean Cowan Dynarski

Feb 18, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Jean Cowan “Jeanie” Dynarski, 70, beloved wife of Charles R. “Chuck” Dynarski, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, February 22, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Dr. Brian Coulter and the Reverend Holly Shoaf-O’Kula officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church...

Arlene J Lane

Arlene J Lane

Feb 17, 2018

AIKEN, SC – ARLENE LANE, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Chicago, IL, Arlene was born March 22, 1936, to Roy and Carolyn Berott Bedau.  She was a graduate of the University of Illinois where she earned both her B.S. and M.S.  She and husband, Bob, moved to Aiken in 1989 and she...

Larry George Koester

Larry George Koester

Feb 17, 2018

AIKEN, SC - LARRY GEORGE KOESTER, 72, husband of MaryLee Koester, died Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.  Funeral services will be private.  SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Joan P Burkhart

Joan P Burkhart

Feb 17, 2018

AIKEN, SC - JOAN P. BURKHART, 85, died Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Anchor Health and Rehab of Aiken.  Mrs. Burkhart has been conveyed to Parkersburg, WV for funeral services and interment under the direction of Lambert - Tatman Funeral Home.SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Zelma Adams Roman

Zelma Adams Roman

Feb 15, 2018

AIKEN - Mrs. Zelma Adams Roman, 94, widow of the late Walter C. Roman, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018.   A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Shellhouse Funeral Home with Tim Webb officiating. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the funeral home.   Mrs. Roman was...

Charles "Chuck" William Cupp IV

Charles "Chuck" William Cupp IV

Feb 14, 2018

AIKEN, SC – CHARLES WILLIAM “CHUCK” CUPP IV, 64, died Wednesday, February 14, 2018. A native and life long resident of Aiken, Chuck was a son of Charles William “Charlie” Cupp III and the late Louise Cook Cupp. He was a graduate of Aiken High School Class of 1971. In his younger years, Chuck was a cadet at the Aiken...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Edward Lee Snyder

Edward Lee Snyder

Mar 9, 2018

AIKEN, SC – EDWARD LEE SNYDER, 63, died Friday, March 9, 2018 at his residence.

A native of Charleston, WV, Ed was a son of the late Norma Lee Hatcher Harris and Dennis L. Harris. He lived in Aiken County since 1982 and was a former truck driver for Pepperidge Farms. He was also the former owner of Cheatin Hearts...

Duane Allan Phillips

Duane Allan Phillips

Mar 6, 2018

AIKEN - Mr. Duane Allan Phillips, 54, entered rest due to heart failure Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.   Duane was born October 23, 1963 in Richmond, VA. He moved with his family to Wilmington, DE in 1973 and then on to Aiken in 1975. Duane graduated from South Aiken High School in 1982 and attended...

Jerry Campbell

Jerry Campbell

Mar 5, 2018

AIKEN, SC – JERRY F. CAMPBELL, 76, beloved husband of 55 years of Marilyn Gardner Campbell, died Monday, March 5, 2018 at his residence.

A native of Jackson, MI, Jerry was a son of the late George and Mary Layher Campbell. He lived most his life in Michigan where he retired after 40 years as a deputy sheriff in Jackson...

Ed Lorey

Ed Lorey

Mar 4, 2018

AIKEN, SC – ED LOREY, age 75, entered into rest on March 4, 2018 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 4, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA. Ed is loved and survived by his wife Ginny Lorey. He was a loving father to Timothy Lorey (Michelle) of Altamonte Springs, FL and Carolyn Martinez (Chris)...

Troy L. Cadden

Troy L. Cadden

Mar 3, 2018

Aiken, SC - Troy Lanier Cadden, 69, beloved husband of Paula Heath Cadden, died peacefully at home, Saturday, March 3, 2018. Mr. Cadden was born in Aiken, SC to the late Marvin W. Cadden and Belle Collins Cadden. In addition to his wife of 49 years he is survived by his two beloved sons, William Heath Cadden and Troy Lanier...

Mary M Poole

Mary M Poole

Mar 2, 2018

AIKEN – Mary M. Poole, 80, passed away Friday, March 02, 2018. A memorial service will be held 5:00 Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Shellhouse Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. Mrs. Poole was born in Lexington, SC to the late Doc and Estill Smith. She was a homemaker to her family and will be remembered...

William "Buddy" J Murray, Sr.

William "Buddy" J Murray, Sr.

Mar 1, 2018

William J. “Buddy” Murray, Sr., 89, of Findlay, OH and formerly of Aiken, SC, passed away on March 1, 2018 at The Heritage, Findlay, OH. Buddy was born in 1928 in Summerville, SC to the late William Henry Murray and Myrtis Patrick Murray. He married Harriet Reeves in 1953 and she passed in 2016. Their children include: William J. (Jerry)...

Ronald Jack Rappoport

Ronald Jack Rappoport

Mar 1, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Ronald Jack Rappoport (85) of Aiken, SC, beloved husband for nearly 39 years to Froggie Rappoport, entered the gates of heaven on March 1, 2018. He was born in Cincinnati, OH, on March 21, 1932 to Richard A. and Irene (McBride) Rappoport. He is survived by six children: Richard (Christy) Rappoport; Patricia (Richmond) Townsend; Deborah (Dale) Townsend;...

William David Matthews

William David Matthews

Feb 27, 2018

AIKEN, SC – WILLIAM DAVID MATTHEWS, 26, died Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

A life long resident of Aiken, Will was a son of Tray Matthews and Cathy Vaughn Matthews. He was fun loving and a free-spirit. Will loved his friends and was always willing to help, even to his detriment. He was a former groundskeeper at Sage Valley Golf Club.

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Rebecca Kimbrell

Rebecca Kimbrell

Feb 27, 2018

BATESBURG – Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” W. Kimbrell, 64, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 after a courageous battle with Cancer. Becky was born in Decatur, AL, a daughter of Melvin (Marilyn) Wimberley, Decatur, AL, and the late Sara Speegle Sharp (Ferrel).  She was a Pipefitter for over 35 years, and a member of the Local Union 150. Becky loved...

Dana C. Ostrov

Dana C. Ostrov

Feb 24, 2018

AIKEN - DANA BUSH OSTROV, 68, died Saturday, February 24, 2018   

Born March 14, 1949 in Fort Worth, Texas, Dana was a daughter to the late C.D. Bush Jr. and Dovie DeJarnette Bush. She was a graduate of Dayton School of Practical Nursing, a member of the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses and a member of the Aiken...

Sammie O. King

Sammie O. King

Feb 20, 2018

NEW ELLENTON, SC – SAMMIE O. KING, 78, widow of James King, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at her residence.

A native of Murrells Inlet, SC, Sammie was a daughter of the late Sam and Lessie Jordan Outlaw. She lived in New Ellenton since the late 1950’s. She was active in her children’s and grandchildren’s lives, sewing cheerleading uniforms for...

Stephen L. Brown

Stephen L. Brown

Feb 19, 2018

AIKEN, SC – STEPHEN LeROY BROWN, 55, beloved husband of Catherine Greenhill Brown, died Monday, February 19, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Aiken County, Stephen was a son of the late Austin L. Brown, Jr., and Carolyn Goodwin Brown Mayberry. He lived in Arlington, TX in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s working with American Airlines...

Michael Brad Moseley

Michael Brad Moseley

Feb 18, 2018

AIKEN – Mr. Michael Brad Moseley, 49, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, February 23, 2018 at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home with the Rev. Clint Bartlett officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A lifelong resident of Aiken, Brad was born to the...

Jean Cowan Dynarski

Jean Cowan Dynarski

Feb 18, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Jean Cowan “Jeanie” Dynarski, 70, beloved wife of Charles R. “Chuck” Dynarski, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, February 22, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Dr. Brian Coulter and the Reverend Holly Shoaf-O’Kula officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church...

Arlene J Lane

Arlene J Lane

Feb 17, 2018

AIKEN, SC – ARLENE LANE, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Chicago, IL, Arlene was born March 22, 1936, to Roy and Carolyn Berott Bedau.  She was a graduate of the University of Illinois where she earned both her B.S. and M.S.  She and husband, Bob, moved to Aiken in 1989 and she...

Larry George Koester

Larry George Koester

Feb 17, 2018

AIKEN, SC - LARRY GEORGE KOESTER, 72, husband of MaryLee Koester, died Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.  Funeral services will be private.  SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Joan P Burkhart

Joan P Burkhart

Feb 17, 2018

AIKEN, SC - JOAN P. BURKHART, 85, died Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Anchor Health and Rehab of Aiken.  Mrs. Burkhart has been conveyed to Parkersburg, WV for funeral services and interment under the direction of Lambert - Tatman Funeral Home.SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Zelma Adams Roman

Zelma Adams Roman

Feb 15, 2018

AIKEN - Mrs. Zelma Adams Roman, 94, widow of the late Walter C. Roman, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018.   A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Shellhouse Funeral Home with Tim Webb officiating. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the funeral home.   Mrs. Roman was...

Charles "Chuck" William Cupp IV

Charles "Chuck" William Cupp IV

Feb 14, 2018

AIKEN, SC – CHARLES WILLIAM “CHUCK” CUPP IV, 64, died Wednesday, February 14, 2018. A native and life long resident of Aiken, Chuck was a son of Charles William “Charlie” Cupp III and the late Louise Cook Cupp. He was a graduate of Aiken High School Class of 1971. In his younger years, Chuck was a cadet at the Aiken...