Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Wade Arnold
Jan 21, 2026
Robert Wade Arnold, 38, was welcomed into Heaven by his Savior, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in Knoxville, TN.
Wade was born at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland and was the cherished son of Paige Smith Coleman and the late Joel Coleman. He spent his formative years in Aiken, SC where he graduated from South Aiken High School. Wade was passionate...
William Anderson Sears
Jan 20, 2026
William Anderson Sears, 37, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
William was a lifelong resident of Aiken, son of Teresa Tims Sears, Aiken, and the late William Earl Sears, III.
In addition to his mother, William is survived by his children, Scarlet Elizabeth Sears and William Sterling Joshua Sears; his fiancée, Ashley Reeves; his sister, Amanda L. Chambers, Atlanta, GA; his brothers,...
Edward Vincent "Vince" Wheeler
Jan 19, 2026
AIKEN, SC - Edward Vincent "Vince" Wheeler, known to many simply as Vince, was born on September 25, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. He passed away on January 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, adventure, and the joy of living life to the fullest.
Vince enjoyed the great outdoors, spending countless moments camping with family and close friends....
Tamara W. Cannon
Jan 19, 2026
Mrs. Tamara Wyshywany Cannon, 82, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026.
Tamara was born in Chodoriw, Ukraine, daughter of the late Vasily Wyshywany and Myroslava Mushkewych Wyshywany. She moved to the United States on March 17, 1948, and grew up in New York City. She married the love of her life, Dr. Jack Russell Cannon, and the two of them moved...
Sandra Jan McDonald
Jan 17, 2026
SANDRA JAN McDONALD, 63, beloved wife of Ian R. McDonald, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 in her home with her loving husband by her side. Born in Montreal, Canada, Sandra was a daughter of the late James Stevenson Wilson and Margaret Mathie Wilson. She spent several formative years in Kilbarchan, Ayrshire, Scotland before returning to Canada, where she earned...
Marina Nino de Alvarez
Jan 17, 2026
AIKEN, SC - Marina Nino de Alvarez, 95, born in Bogota, Colombia, resident of Aiken since 1999 and a US Citizen since 2006, entered into rest on January 17, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
A native of Bogota, Colombia, was the daughter of the late Luis Alejandro Nino and Irene Avila. Mrs. Alvarez spent her life as an...
Kenneth Lydell Flanders, Jr.
Jan 17, 2026
Kenneth Lydell Flanders, Jr., 72, of Aiken, South Carolina, husband of Lynda Kuppinger Flanders, died peacefully at home on January 17, 2026.
Ken was a lifelong resident of Aiken and was the son of the late Jane Hatfield Flanders and Kenneth Lydell Flanders, Sr. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina, earning both Bachelor and Master of Science...
Naomi Joan Zink
Jan 17, 2026
Mrs. Naomi Joan Gibbs Zink, 94, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Aiken Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Zink was born in Bowling Green, OH, and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Naomi Bemis Gibbs. Mrs. Zink was a member of the Eastern Stars Beta Sigma Phi. She was also a longtime member of the United Church of Christ in...
Phillip David Leach
Jan 15, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Phillip David Leach (88) announce his passing on January 15, 2026. However, there is great joy in knowing that his earthly struggle is over and he is in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior.
The son of Frances and Marion Leach, he was born on February 19, 1937 in Kalamazoo,...
Kenneth Lewis Griffin
Jan 14, 2026
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Kenneth Lewis "Ken" Griffin, 78, beloved husband of Jo Ann Griffin, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Ken was born to the late Lewis and Ruby Lee Keen Griffin. After graduating from high school, Ken served proudly in the United States Air Force. He obtained the rank of Sergeant while serving in Vietnam. After his military...
Billie Jean Toole
Jan 12, 2026
MONTMORENCI, SC - BILLIE JEAN TOOLE, 88, widow of Robert Ladson Toole, passed away, Monday evening, January 12, 2026 in Barclay House in Aiken, SC.
A native of Waynesboro, GA, Billie Jean was a daughter of the late Macon W. and Minnie Dye Daniel. She lived most of her life in Aiken and retired from South Carolina Employment Security Commission. She...
Thomas Charles Field
Jan 11, 2026
Thomas C. Field, 78, of Aiken, SC, passed away on January 11, 2026 in Augusta, GA. Born in the Lehigh Valley, he was the son of Grant B. Field Sr and Viola E. Brisiel.
Tom is survived by his wife, Donna, of Aiken, SC, brother Grant B. Field Jr, Northampton, PA, daughter Laurie Ward (Jason), York, PA, son Tom A. Field...
David R. Massey
Jan 11, 2026
David Reed Massey, 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Windsor, SC on January 11, 2026.
Born in Cherry Hill, NJ, David was the beloved son of the late Harvey Thomas Massey Jr. and Valeda Theil Massey. He dedicated much of his life to his work as an over-the-road truck driver and later in home repair, showcasing his diverse skills...
Margaret D. Lee
Jan 9, 2026
Margaret Ellen Derrick Lee, 100, of Aiken, SC, the widow of Fitzhugh Lee, Jr., passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 at her home.
Surviving are her sons, Derrick (Kathy) Lee and Arthur (Jeanie) Lee both of Aiken; a sister, Mary D. (Charles “Bunk”) Grandy of Aiken; six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and ten nieces and nephews.
Born October 25, 1925 in Aiken,...
Linda Marie Houk
Jan 8, 2026
Linda Marie Houk, 76, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Linda was born in San Francisco, CA, daughter of the late Chaves Armijo and Katherine Lawson Armijo. She was a graduate of the University of Nevada, and taught American History for 30 years in Reno, NV, retiring in 2000. After retirement, Linda and William wanted to move south, and moved to...
Richard Lee Gaul
Jan 5, 2026
Richard “Dick” Gaul, 80, died on January 5, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Dick was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and raised in Duluth. He was an energetic, curious, and playful child who formed lifelong friendships that remained important to him throughout his life.
Above all else, Dick valued his wife, children, and extended family. He was married to his best friend...
Tammy Ellison Hutto
Jan 4, 2026
Tammy Ellison Hutto, 62, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Born in Kings Mountain, NC on November 3, 1963, she was the daughter of Buford Pearson and Doris Pearson.
In addition to her parents, Tammy was also preceded in death by her precious daughter, Heather Joiner, brother Brian Keith Ellison, brother in law Jeffrey Hutto, and in-laws Ethel and Raymond Hutto.
Tammy loved...
Esteban Negrete Rios
Jan 4, 2026
ESTEBAN NEGRETE RIOS, de 46 años, falleció inesperadamente el domingo 4 de enero de 2026 en su domicilio.
Originario de Chavinda, Michoacán, México, Esteban era hijo de Gonzalo Negrete García y Guadalupe Ríos Hernández.
Le sobreviven su hija, Verónica Hernández Negrete; y sus diez hermanos: María Elena Negrete, Pedro Negrete Ríos, Antonio Negrete Ríos, Rosalina Negrete Ríos, Gonzalo Negrete Ríos, Esperanza Negrete...
Paul Robert "Bobby" Burch, Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
PAUL ROBERT "BOBBY" BURCH, JR., 82, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 in Piedmont Augusta Hospital.
Born in Leaksville, NC, Paul was the son of Paul, Sr. and Pauline Hopkins Burch. His family moved to Aiken, where he grew up and graduated from Aiken High School, proudly participating in both football and baseball. Paul dedicated part of his life to service...
Elizabeth Joyce Honea Skinner
Jan 4, 2026
AIKEN, SC - Beth Skinner (née Elizabeth Joyce Honea), age 93, transitioned to her eternal home on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Aiken’s First Baptist Church with the family receiving friends in the church parlor following the service. A private interment will be held in Southlawn Cemetery...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Wade Arnold
Jan 21, 2026
Robert Wade Arnold, 38, was welcomed into Heaven by his Savior, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in Knoxville, TN.
Wade was born at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland and was the cherished son of Paige Smith Coleman and the late Joel Coleman. He spent his formative years in Aiken, SC where he graduated from South Aiken High School. Wade was passionate...
William Anderson Sears
Jan 20, 2026
William Anderson Sears, 37, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
William was a lifelong resident of Aiken, son of Teresa Tims Sears, Aiken, and the late William Earl Sears, III.
In addition to his mother, William is survived by his children, Scarlet Elizabeth Sears and William Sterling Joshua Sears; his fiancée, Ashley Reeves; his sister, Amanda L. Chambers, Atlanta, GA; his brothers,...
Edward Vincent "Vince" Wheeler
Jan 19, 2026
AIKEN, SC - Edward Vincent "Vince" Wheeler, known to many simply as Vince, was born on September 25, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. He passed away on January 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, adventure, and the joy of living life to the fullest.
Vince enjoyed the great outdoors, spending countless moments camping with family and close friends....
Tamara W. Cannon
Jan 19, 2026
Mrs. Tamara Wyshywany Cannon, 82, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026.
Tamara was born in Chodoriw, Ukraine, daughter of the late Vasily Wyshywany and Myroslava Mushkewych Wyshywany. She moved to the United States on March 17, 1948, and grew up in New York City. She married the love of her life, Dr. Jack Russell Cannon, and the two of them moved...
Sandra Jan McDonald
Jan 17, 2026
SANDRA JAN McDONALD, 63, beloved wife of Ian R. McDonald, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 in her home with her loving husband by her side. Born in Montreal, Canada, Sandra was a daughter of the late James Stevenson Wilson and Margaret Mathie Wilson. She spent several formative years in Kilbarchan, Ayrshire, Scotland before returning to Canada, where she earned...
Marina Nino de Alvarez
Jan 17, 2026
AIKEN, SC - Marina Nino de Alvarez, 95, born in Bogota, Colombia, resident of Aiken since 1999 and a US Citizen since 2006, entered into rest on January 17, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
A native of Bogota, Colombia, was the daughter of the late Luis Alejandro Nino and Irene Avila. Mrs. Alvarez spent her life as an...
Kenneth Lydell Flanders, Jr.
Jan 17, 2026
Kenneth Lydell Flanders, Jr., 72, of Aiken, South Carolina, husband of Lynda Kuppinger Flanders, died peacefully at home on January 17, 2026.
Ken was a lifelong resident of Aiken and was the son of the late Jane Hatfield Flanders and Kenneth Lydell Flanders, Sr. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina, earning both Bachelor and Master of Science...
Naomi Joan Zink
Jan 17, 2026
Mrs. Naomi Joan Gibbs Zink, 94, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Aiken Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Zink was born in Bowling Green, OH, and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Naomi Bemis Gibbs. Mrs. Zink was a member of the Eastern Stars Beta Sigma Phi. She was also a longtime member of the United Church of Christ in...
Phillip David Leach
Jan 15, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Phillip David Leach (88) announce his passing on January 15, 2026. However, there is great joy in knowing that his earthly struggle is over and he is in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior.
The son of Frances and Marion Leach, he was born on February 19, 1937 in Kalamazoo,...
Kenneth Lewis Griffin
Jan 14, 2026
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Kenneth Lewis "Ken" Griffin, 78, beloved husband of Jo Ann Griffin, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Ken was born to the late Lewis and Ruby Lee Keen Griffin. After graduating from high school, Ken served proudly in the United States Air Force. He obtained the rank of Sergeant while serving in Vietnam. After his military...
Billie Jean Toole
Jan 12, 2026
MONTMORENCI, SC - BILLIE JEAN TOOLE, 88, widow of Robert Ladson Toole, passed away, Monday evening, January 12, 2026 in Barclay House in Aiken, SC.
A native of Waynesboro, GA, Billie Jean was a daughter of the late Macon W. and Minnie Dye Daniel. She lived most of her life in Aiken and retired from South Carolina Employment Security Commission. She...
Thomas Charles Field
Jan 11, 2026
Thomas C. Field, 78, of Aiken, SC, passed away on January 11, 2026 in Augusta, GA. Born in the Lehigh Valley, he was the son of Grant B. Field Sr and Viola E. Brisiel.
Tom is survived by his wife, Donna, of Aiken, SC, brother Grant B. Field Jr, Northampton, PA, daughter Laurie Ward (Jason), York, PA, son Tom A. Field...
David R. Massey
Jan 11, 2026
David Reed Massey, 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Windsor, SC on January 11, 2026.
Born in Cherry Hill, NJ, David was the beloved son of the late Harvey Thomas Massey Jr. and Valeda Theil Massey. He dedicated much of his life to his work as an over-the-road truck driver and later in home repair, showcasing his diverse skills...
Margaret D. Lee
Jan 9, 2026
Margaret Ellen Derrick Lee, 100, of Aiken, SC, the widow of Fitzhugh Lee, Jr., passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 at her home.
Surviving are her sons, Derrick (Kathy) Lee and Arthur (Jeanie) Lee both of Aiken; a sister, Mary D. (Charles “Bunk”) Grandy of Aiken; six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and ten nieces and nephews.
Born October 25, 1925 in Aiken,...
Linda Marie Houk
Jan 8, 2026
Linda Marie Houk, 76, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Linda was born in San Francisco, CA, daughter of the late Chaves Armijo and Katherine Lawson Armijo. She was a graduate of the University of Nevada, and taught American History for 30 years in Reno, NV, retiring in 2000. After retirement, Linda and William wanted to move south, and moved to...
Richard Lee Gaul
Jan 5, 2026
Richard “Dick” Gaul, 80, died on January 5, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Dick was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and raised in Duluth. He was an energetic, curious, and playful child who formed lifelong friendships that remained important to him throughout his life.
Above all else, Dick valued his wife, children, and extended family. He was married to his best friend...
Tammy Ellison Hutto
Jan 4, 2026
Tammy Ellison Hutto, 62, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Born in Kings Mountain, NC on November 3, 1963, she was the daughter of Buford Pearson and Doris Pearson.
In addition to her parents, Tammy was also preceded in death by her precious daughter, Heather Joiner, brother Brian Keith Ellison, brother in law Jeffrey Hutto, and in-laws Ethel and Raymond Hutto.
Tammy loved...
Esteban Negrete Rios
Jan 4, 2026
ESTEBAN NEGRETE RIOS, de 46 años, falleció inesperadamente el domingo 4 de enero de 2026 en su domicilio.
Originario de Chavinda, Michoacán, México, Esteban era hijo de Gonzalo Negrete García y Guadalupe Ríos Hernández.
Le sobreviven su hija, Verónica Hernández Negrete; y sus diez hermanos: María Elena Negrete, Pedro Negrete Ríos, Antonio Negrete Ríos, Rosalina Negrete Ríos, Gonzalo Negrete Ríos, Esperanza Negrete...
Paul Robert "Bobby" Burch, Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
PAUL ROBERT "BOBBY" BURCH, JR., 82, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 in Piedmont Augusta Hospital.
Born in Leaksville, NC, Paul was the son of Paul, Sr. and Pauline Hopkins Burch. His family moved to Aiken, where he grew up and graduated from Aiken High School, proudly participating in both football and baseball. Paul dedicated part of his life to service...
Elizabeth Joyce Honea Skinner
Jan 4, 2026
AIKEN, SC - Beth Skinner (née Elizabeth Joyce Honea), age 93, transitioned to her eternal home on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Aiken’s First Baptist Church with the family receiving friends in the church parlor following the service. A private interment will be held in Southlawn Cemetery...
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