Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Clara Rowland Bonnett

Clara Rowland Bonnett

Jan 21, 2018

AIKEN- Mrs. Clara Rowland Bonnett, 92, beloved wife of the late Clifton Harry Bonnett, entered her Heavenly home in the early hours of January 21, 2018.  A native of Lincoln County, Georgia Mrs. Bonnett resided in Aiken County for over 70 years. She worked for over 20 years with Graniteville Company as a switchboard operator and payroll clerk. For 22 years...

Richard Empoliti

Richard Empoliti

Jan 19, 2018

AIKEN- Richard A. Empoliti, Sr., 72, beloved husband of Alice M. Empoliti, passed away Friday, January 19th. Born in Waterbury, CT he was a son of William, Sr. and Helen Ochipo Empoliti. Richard was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He was a very respected contractor in Aiken for 29 years. Surviving in addition to his wife are...

Dell Wright Harvey

Dell Wright Harvey

Jan 19, 2018

AIKEN-Mrs. Dell W. Harvey, 97, better known as "Honey" by all who loved her, entered into rest at her residence, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Dell was born in Baxley, Georgia to the late James and Queen Sapp Wright. She has resided in Aiken County since 1952 when she went to work at DuPont as a nurse. She...

Janelle S. Pope

Janelle S. Pope

Jan 18, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Janelle Pope passed peacefully into eternity early yesterday morning at her home near New Ellenton. She was eighty seven. Originally from Rhodhiss, NC, Mrs. Pope was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Collie and Zeppy Agnes Short, her husband, Raymond Pope, originally from Hickory NC, several older brothers and sisters from the Hickory and Granite...

Ludwig H. Hellwig

Ludwig H. Hellwig

Jan 18, 2018

AIKEN- Ludwig H. Hellwig, 96, of Aiken, entered into rest on January 18, 2018. He previously resided in North Carolina and Florida. A native of Stratford, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Gustav A. Hellwig and Anna M. Hellwig. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Marilyn L. Hellwig and of recent date, Nancy F. Hellwig,...

Keith Francis Mathewson

Keith Francis Mathewson

Jan 17, 2018

AIKEN, SC – KEITH FRANCIS MATHEWSON, 84, beloved husband of Ada Hanlon Mathewson, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.A native of Thorold, Ontario, Canada, Keith was a son of the late Gilbert and Jessie Frasier Mathewson. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He had a nearly 40 year career with Sears Roebuck &...

Robert Wayne Herring

Robert Wayne Herring

Jan 17, 2018

AIKEN, SC – ROBERT WAYNE HERRING, 61, beloved husband of Gayle Wright Herring, died suddenly, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at his residence. A native of Dillon, SC, Robert was a son of Maxine Johnson Herring and the late Bobby Lee Herring. He moved to Aiken 35 years ago as a loan officer with TransSouth. He later worked at Shaw Industries...

William Allen Foss

William Allen Foss

Jan 17, 2018

AIKEN, SC- William Allen Foss, 70, beloved husband of Martha Bisset Foss, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at his residence.William, known as Bill, was Born in Libertyville, Illinois, the son of the late William and Lois Burdick Foss. Bill was a quintessential musician, his favorite instruments being the clarinet, saxophone and flute. He deeply loved his Norwegian heritage. He...

Joseph Benjamin Brunson

Joseph Benjamin Brunson

Jan 16, 2018

AIKEN, SC – Joseph B. Brunson, 87 passed away Tuesday, January 16th. He was born February 1, 1930 in Camden, SC and was the youngest of 7 children. Joe was known as "Paw Paw" by family and friends.Joe is survived by two sons Joseph B. “Buddy” Brunson, Brian C. Brunson; daughter, Alice Ray Mintor; and he had 3 grandchildren and...

Richard George Spaunburgh

Richard George Spaunburgh

Jan 15, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Richard George Spaunburgh, 90, passed away Monday, January the 15th, at the Aiken Regional Medical Center. Richard is the son of the late George Herbert and Ruth Wentling Spaunburgh and is the widower of the late June Lawson Spaunburgh. He was born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, and enlisted in the US Navy upon his 18th birthday in...

Gladys Adams Niland

Gladys Adams Niland

Jan 14, 2018

AIKEN – Mrs. Gladys Adams Niland, 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2018, surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the old St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church on Park Avenue with the Reverend Father Gregory Wilson officiating. A reception will follow the...

Carl "Tommy" Thomas Padgett

Carl "Tommy" Thomas Padgett

Jan 12, 2018

AIKEN – Mr. Carl Thomas “Tommy” Padgett, 67, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018. Mr. Padgett was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and retired as a carpenter from Bechtel at the Savannah River Site. He was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School and sang in the choir for many years. He is survived by his...

Scott H. Conner

Scott H. Conner

Jan 10, 2018

AIKEN - Mr. Scott Howard Conner passed away unexpectedly in Aiken, South Carolina on January 10, 2018 at the age of 64. Scott is survived by his daughter, Courtney Leigh Conner, and brother, Jon Bradley Conner, in addition to his many loving family members and significant other. Scott is preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Conner, mother, Phyllis...

Tina Kay Westall

Tina Kay Westall

Jan 9, 2018

WINDSOR, SC – TINA KAY WESTALL, 59, beloved wife of Jerry Doyle Westall, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Doctors Hospital. A native of Williston, SC, Tina was a daughter of the late Horace Dewey and Mary Margaret Strickland Phillips. She lived most of her adult life in Aiken County and was employed with SRNS at the Savannah River Site....

Diane Pesce

Diane Pesce

Jan 8, 2018

Diane Pesce, 52, of Aiken, SC passed away suddenly on January 7, 2018. Born on August 4, 1965 in Montclair, NJ to the late Vincent and Charlotte Spina. Diane lived in South Carolina for 10 years, prior to that she resided in Bergen County, NJ. She graduated with a Bachelors degree in Art Education. Diane was of the Catholic faith....

Paul Edgar Roe, Sr.

Paul Edgar Roe, Sr.

Jan 3, 2018

AIKEN – Mr. Paul Edgar Roe, Sr., 79, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, after a 5-year courageous battle with cancer.   A lifelong resident of Aiken, Paul worked for 56 years in the fertilizer and chemical business as owner of Carolina Eastern.  He was also a member of the Aiken Masonic Lodge 156, a Shriner with the Jamil Temple...

Joel Perrin Lambert

Joel Perrin Lambert

Jan 1, 2018

AIKEN – Mr. Joel Perrin Lambert, 63, died Monday, January 1, 2018.

Joel was born in Orangeburg, SC, a son of the late Joel and Peggy Jo Lambert. He lived in the Aiken area his entire life, was a welding instructor, a member of the Sons of the Confederacy, Aiken Masonic Lodge 156, and was a Military Timeline WWII Re-enactor.

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John Warren Richardson

John Warren Richardson

Jan 1, 2018

AIKEN- John Warren Richardson, 77, entered into rest Monday, January 1, 2018, at home.  He was the loving husband of Linda Hendricks Richardson.  They were married for 55 years.  Born in Aynor, South Carolina, he was the son of the late James Marvin and Bera Richardson of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.  John Warren served in the United States Air Force...

William Henry Telford

William Henry Telford

Dec 28, 2017

AIKEN, SC - William (Bill) Henry Telford born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania passed away on December 28th, 2017 at 89 years old. He is preceded in death by his wife, Irene Wheeler Telford, his daughter Patricia Ann Telford (Manassas, VA), and his brother George Douglas Telford (Torrington, CT). He leaves behind his two daughters, Debbi Freer (Raleigh, NC) and Jennifer...

Ashley Nicole House Owen

Ashley Nicole House Owen

Dec 24, 2017

AIKEN, SC – ASHLEY NICOLE HOUSE OWEN, 37, beloved wife of Justin Marc Owen, died suddenly, Sunday, December 24, 2017, at her residence.

A native of Gastonia, NC, Ashley was a daughter of Brenda White House and Carroll Gene House.  Ashley was crowned Miss North Carolina 2001 and competed in the Miss America Pageant.  She was a former volunteer for Holy Angels...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Clara Rowland Bonnett

Clara Rowland Bonnett

Jan 21, 2018

AIKEN- Mrs. Clara Rowland Bonnett, 92, beloved wife of the late Clifton Harry Bonnett, entered her Heavenly home in the early hours of January 21, 2018.  A native of Lincoln County, Georgia Mrs. Bonnett resided in Aiken County for over 70 years. She worked for over 20 years with Graniteville Company as a switchboard operator and payroll clerk. For 22 years...

Richard Empoliti

Richard Empoliti

Jan 19, 2018

AIKEN- Richard A. Empoliti, Sr., 72, beloved husband of Alice M. Empoliti, passed away Friday, January 19th. Born in Waterbury, CT he was a son of William, Sr. and Helen Ochipo Empoliti. Richard was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He was a very respected contractor in Aiken for 29 years. Surviving in addition to his wife are...

Dell Wright Harvey

Dell Wright Harvey

Jan 19, 2018

AIKEN-Mrs. Dell W. Harvey, 97, better known as "Honey" by all who loved her, entered into rest at her residence, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Dell was born in Baxley, Georgia to the late James and Queen Sapp Wright. She has resided in Aiken County since 1952 when she went to work at DuPont as a nurse. She...

Janelle S. Pope

Janelle S. Pope

Jan 18, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Janelle Pope passed peacefully into eternity early yesterday morning at her home near New Ellenton. She was eighty seven. Originally from Rhodhiss, NC, Mrs. Pope was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Collie and Zeppy Agnes Short, her husband, Raymond Pope, originally from Hickory NC, several older brothers and sisters from the Hickory and Granite...

Ludwig H. Hellwig

Ludwig H. Hellwig

Jan 18, 2018

AIKEN- Ludwig H. Hellwig, 96, of Aiken, entered into rest on January 18, 2018. He previously resided in North Carolina and Florida. A native of Stratford, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Gustav A. Hellwig and Anna M. Hellwig. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Marilyn L. Hellwig and of recent date, Nancy F. Hellwig,...

Keith Francis Mathewson

Keith Francis Mathewson

Jan 17, 2018

AIKEN, SC – KEITH FRANCIS MATHEWSON, 84, beloved husband of Ada Hanlon Mathewson, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.A native of Thorold, Ontario, Canada, Keith was a son of the late Gilbert and Jessie Frasier Mathewson. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He had a nearly 40 year career with Sears Roebuck &...

Robert Wayne Herring

Robert Wayne Herring

Jan 17, 2018

AIKEN, SC – ROBERT WAYNE HERRING, 61, beloved husband of Gayle Wright Herring, died suddenly, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at his residence. A native of Dillon, SC, Robert was a son of Maxine Johnson Herring and the late Bobby Lee Herring. He moved to Aiken 35 years ago as a loan officer with TransSouth. He later worked at Shaw Industries...

William Allen Foss

William Allen Foss

Jan 17, 2018

AIKEN, SC- William Allen Foss, 70, beloved husband of Martha Bisset Foss, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at his residence.William, known as Bill, was Born in Libertyville, Illinois, the son of the late William and Lois Burdick Foss. Bill was a quintessential musician, his favorite instruments being the clarinet, saxophone and flute. He deeply loved his Norwegian heritage. He...

Joseph Benjamin Brunson

Joseph Benjamin Brunson

Jan 16, 2018

AIKEN, SC – Joseph B. Brunson, 87 passed away Tuesday, January 16th. He was born February 1, 1930 in Camden, SC and was the youngest of 7 children. Joe was known as "Paw Paw" by family and friends.Joe is survived by two sons Joseph B. “Buddy” Brunson, Brian C. Brunson; daughter, Alice Ray Mintor; and he had 3 grandchildren and...

Richard George Spaunburgh

Richard George Spaunburgh

Jan 15, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Richard George Spaunburgh, 90, passed away Monday, January the 15th, at the Aiken Regional Medical Center. Richard is the son of the late George Herbert and Ruth Wentling Spaunburgh and is the widower of the late June Lawson Spaunburgh. He was born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, and enlisted in the US Navy upon his 18th birthday in...

Gladys Adams Niland

Gladys Adams Niland

Jan 14, 2018

AIKEN – Mrs. Gladys Adams Niland, 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2018, surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the old St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church on Park Avenue with the Reverend Father Gregory Wilson officiating. A reception will follow the...

Carl "Tommy" Thomas Padgett

Carl "Tommy" Thomas Padgett

Jan 12, 2018

AIKEN – Mr. Carl Thomas “Tommy” Padgett, 67, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018. Mr. Padgett was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and retired as a carpenter from Bechtel at the Savannah River Site. He was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School and sang in the choir for many years. He is survived by his...

Scott H. Conner

Scott H. Conner

Jan 10, 2018

AIKEN - Mr. Scott Howard Conner passed away unexpectedly in Aiken, South Carolina on January 10, 2018 at the age of 64. Scott is survived by his daughter, Courtney Leigh Conner, and brother, Jon Bradley Conner, in addition to his many loving family members and significant other. Scott is preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Conner, mother, Phyllis...

Tina Kay Westall

Tina Kay Westall

Jan 9, 2018

WINDSOR, SC – TINA KAY WESTALL, 59, beloved wife of Jerry Doyle Westall, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Doctors Hospital. A native of Williston, SC, Tina was a daughter of the late Horace Dewey and Mary Margaret Strickland Phillips. She lived most of her adult life in Aiken County and was employed with SRNS at the Savannah River Site....

Diane Pesce

Diane Pesce

Jan 8, 2018

Diane Pesce, 52, of Aiken, SC passed away suddenly on January 7, 2018. Born on August 4, 1965 in Montclair, NJ to the late Vincent and Charlotte Spina. Diane lived in South Carolina for 10 years, prior to that she resided in Bergen County, NJ. She graduated with a Bachelors degree in Art Education. Diane was of the Catholic faith....

Paul Edgar Roe, Sr.

Paul Edgar Roe, Sr.

Jan 3, 2018

AIKEN – Mr. Paul Edgar Roe, Sr., 79, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, after a 5-year courageous battle with cancer.   A lifelong resident of Aiken, Paul worked for 56 years in the fertilizer and chemical business as owner of Carolina Eastern.  He was also a member of the Aiken Masonic Lodge 156, a Shriner with the Jamil Temple...

Joel Perrin Lambert

Joel Perrin Lambert

Jan 1, 2018

AIKEN – Mr. Joel Perrin Lambert, 63, died Monday, January 1, 2018.

Joel was born in Orangeburg, SC, a son of the late Joel and Peggy Jo Lambert. He lived in the Aiken area his entire life, was a welding instructor, a member of the Sons of the Confederacy, Aiken Masonic Lodge 156, and was a Military Timeline WWII Re-enactor.

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John Warren Richardson

John Warren Richardson

Jan 1, 2018

AIKEN- John Warren Richardson, 77, entered into rest Monday, January 1, 2018, at home.  He was the loving husband of Linda Hendricks Richardson.  They were married for 55 years.  Born in Aynor, South Carolina, he was the son of the late James Marvin and Bera Richardson of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.  John Warren served in the United States Air Force...

William Henry Telford

William Henry Telford

Dec 28, 2017

AIKEN, SC - William (Bill) Henry Telford born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania passed away on December 28th, 2017 at 89 years old. He is preceded in death by his wife, Irene Wheeler Telford, his daughter Patricia Ann Telford (Manassas, VA), and his brother George Douglas Telford (Torrington, CT). He leaves behind his two daughters, Debbi Freer (Raleigh, NC) and Jennifer...

Ashley Nicole House Owen

Ashley Nicole House Owen

Dec 24, 2017

AIKEN, SC – ASHLEY NICOLE HOUSE OWEN, 37, beloved wife of Justin Marc Owen, died suddenly, Sunday, December 24, 2017, at her residence.

A native of Gastonia, NC, Ashley was a daughter of Brenda White House and Carroll Gene House.  Ashley was crowned Miss North Carolina 2001 and competed in the Miss America Pageant.  She was a former volunteer for Holy Angels...