Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Leland Franklin Simpson III
Dec 22, 2017
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Leland Franklin Simpson, III, 85, passed away Friday, December 22,2017. Frank was born in Greenville, SC to the late Leland Franklin and Fannie Laura Hallman Simpson, Jr. Frank was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, New Ellenton where he was a active member for several years. He was a faithful supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s...
Gurtha Blanchette Nelson
Dec 22, 2017
AIKEN – Mrs. Gurtha Blanchette Nelson, 93, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017. Born in Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of the late James Thomas and Evie Frances Ayers Blanchette. She moved to Aiken in 1951, and worked as an accountability clerk for E.I. DuPont at the Savannah River Plant. She was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church, the...
Jeffery Neal Walker
Dec 19, 2017
AIKEN, SC - On Tuesday, December 19, 2017, Jeffery Neal Walker, surrounded by dear family and friends, saddled up his horse and rode off into the sunset for the last time. He was the only son of Ernest ‘Pincher’ and Helen Brazell Walker, born March 6, 1951. He is survived by his mother, sisters, Paulette Gardner and Sonjia Hunter,...
Nell Moore Loftin
Dec 19, 2017
AIKEN – Mrs. Nell Moore Loftin, 86, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday, December 21 at Shellhouse Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, December 22 at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church with The Rev. Dan A. Wagner, The Rev. Scott Nead and The Rev. Dale Klitzke as Celebrants....
Nancy Jane Moyer
Dec 19, 2017
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Nancy Jane Moyer, 85, beloved wife of Lloyd Robert Moyer, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017.A memorial service will be planned in the spring at All Saints Episcopal Church in Lehighton, PA. Mrs. Moyer was born in Palmerton, PA to the late Floyd and Florence Irene Hontz Neifert. She is survived by her daughter, Marianne Moyer...
Glenn Dale Williams
Dec 18, 2017
AIKEN – Mr. Glenn Dale Williams, 53, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017.Glenn was born in Barnwell, SC, and lived most of his life in Aiken County. He was a member of the Local 150 Pipefitters Union, and worked as a Pipe Engineer.He is survived by his daughters, Kelli Smith, Aiken, Kylie Williams, Aiken; son, Erik Williams, Aiken; mother...
Lillie Mae Tanner Stokes
Dec 14, 2017
AIKEN - Mae Stokes, 83, passed away December 14, 2017. Born Lillie Mae Tanner on March 27, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Manning and Emma Tanner. She grew up on the family farm in Nichols, GA and moved to Clemson, SC after she met and married William “Bill” Lawrence Stokes of Union, SC. They eventually settled in...
Joseph Michael Szabo
Dec 12, 2017
AIKEN, SC – Joseph Michael Szabo, 74, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Michael and Harriet Nielson Szabo. He moved to Aiken in 1989 from Columbia, SC. He was the owner of J & B Enterprises Advertising Specialty Company. Survivors include his...
Charles "Chuck" Joseph Maxwell
Dec 12, 2017
AIKEN, SC - Charles. J Maxwell, “Chuck” died Tuesday a.m., December 12, 2017. He was born on March 19, 1934. Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Chuck returned to Iowa with his wife, Susan McDermott, after a four year stint in the US. Navy where he was honored to have served as a pilot. In Des Moines, they raised their...
Jerome Stanley Bankoff
Dec 11, 2017
AIKEN, SC – JEROME STANLEY BANKOFF, 87, beloved husband of Geraldine Schwartz Bankoff, died Monday, December 11, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers following a sudden, brief illness.
A native of Brooklyn, NY, Jerome was a son of the late Abraham and Lillian Berman Bankoff. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He lived most of his adult life...
Stephanie Mary Cronin
Dec 10, 2017
AIKEN – Mrs. Stephanie Mary Cronin, 76, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Brian Cronin. Born & raised in Brooklyn Heights, NY with her parents, the late Stephen and Mary Montes nee Krusko and spent the majority of her professional life as a Wall Street Vice President for Bankers Trust Corporation. Stephanie is survived by her sons, Captain Larry Rooney, his wife Tricia, and grandson Lawrence J....
Gabriele Elisabeth Hastings
Dec 8, 2017
AIKEN – Ms. Gabriele Elisabeth Hastings, 58, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 21, 2017 in the Millbrook Baptist Church Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Phillip Dunn officiating. Interment will be private. Gabriele was born in Minden, Germany, and had worked at Security...
Muriel Elizabeth McHugh
Dec 8, 2017
AIKEN – Mrs. Muriel Elizabeth McHugh, 84, died peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2017 at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church with the Reverend Grant Wiseman officiating. Mrs. McHugh was born in New York, NY, a daughter of the late Lucy Nielsen Ryan. She had been...
Stephen Nephi Motta
Dec 7, 2017
AIKEN, SC - Stephen (Bucky) Motta, age 84, passed away on December 7, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn; his sister Nancy Martin; his brother Richard (Janice); his daughter Sue King (Henry), four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Zelda; his son Michael and his grandson Matt....
Brandon Cody Thomas
Dec 7, 2017
ASHEVILLE, NC - Brandon Cody Thomas, 22, of Asheville, NC passed away on Thursday, December 7. Brandon had a huge heart filled with love for God, his family, his friends, and his fiancée. He always had a smile and a kind word for others. He loved sports and could play a mean game of soccer. He stood firmly behind...
Thomas Jenkins Pons
Dec 6, 2017
AIKEN - Mr. Thomas Jenkins Pons, 80, beloved husband of Margaret Pons, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017. A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Monday, December 11, 2017 at South Aiken Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Brian Coulter officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Born in Valdese, NC, Mr. Pons was a son of...
Jayce Kennedy Washington
Dec 5, 2017
Master Jayce Kennedy Washington transitioned home to our Heavenly Father on December 5th, 2017. Jayce is survived by his parents Hirial and Britany (Mathews) Washington IV, Big Brother Jaylen K. Washington, Maternal Grandmother, Veda Washington, Paternal Grandparents, Wanda (Ladrice Houston), and a host of loving cousins, aunts and uncles. There will be a small private memorial service on Wednesday, December...
Barbara Joan Kupferschmid
Dec 4, 2017
AIKEN – Mrs. Barbara Posner Smith Kupferschmid, 78, died Monday, December 4, 2017 at her residence. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Stuart Kupferschmid; daughter Robin Patura of Tolland, CT; granddaughter, Lauren Patura; her good friend, Laura Curtin of Monument, CO and her canine companion, Major. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Bert and Florence Posner. She...
Robert "Bob" Jay Kerr
Dec 1, 2017
AIKEN – Mr. Robert Jay “Bob” Kerr, 57, died Friday, December 1, 2017.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on March 10, 2018, at Shellhouse Rivers Funeral Home with a reception to follow at City Billiards, Downtown Aiken.
He is survived by his brothers, Douglas N. Kerr and John Kerr; stepbrothers, Jay Glover and Lee Glover;...
Sarah Ruth Sykes
Nov 30, 2017
AIKEN, SC – SARAH RUTH SYKES, 71, died Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Anchor Health and Rehabilitation. A native of Huntington, NY, Sarah was a daughter of the late Lonnie Claude and Ruth Frances Beach Sykes. She received her masters in special education from the University of South Carolina. Miss Sykes lived in Aiken for 44 years and taught in...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Leland Franklin Simpson III
Dec 22, 2017
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Leland Franklin Simpson, III, 85, passed away Friday, December 22,2017. Frank was born in Greenville, SC to the late Leland Franklin and Fannie Laura Hallman Simpson, Jr. Frank was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, New Ellenton where he was a active member for several years. He was a faithful supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s...
Gurtha Blanchette Nelson
Dec 22, 2017
AIKEN – Mrs. Gurtha Blanchette Nelson, 93, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017. Born in Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of the late James Thomas and Evie Frances Ayers Blanchette. She moved to Aiken in 1951, and worked as an accountability clerk for E.I. DuPont at the Savannah River Plant. She was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church, the...
Jeffery Neal Walker
Dec 19, 2017
AIKEN, SC - On Tuesday, December 19, 2017, Jeffery Neal Walker, surrounded by dear family and friends, saddled up his horse and rode off into the sunset for the last time. He was the only son of Ernest ‘Pincher’ and Helen Brazell Walker, born March 6, 1951. He is survived by his mother, sisters, Paulette Gardner and Sonjia Hunter,...
Nell Moore Loftin
Dec 19, 2017
AIKEN – Mrs. Nell Moore Loftin, 86, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday, December 21 at Shellhouse Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, December 22 at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church with The Rev. Dan A. Wagner, The Rev. Scott Nead and The Rev. Dale Klitzke as Celebrants....
Nancy Jane Moyer
Dec 19, 2017
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Nancy Jane Moyer, 85, beloved wife of Lloyd Robert Moyer, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017.A memorial service will be planned in the spring at All Saints Episcopal Church in Lehighton, PA. Mrs. Moyer was born in Palmerton, PA to the late Floyd and Florence Irene Hontz Neifert. She is survived by her daughter, Marianne Moyer...
Glenn Dale Williams
Dec 18, 2017
AIKEN – Mr. Glenn Dale Williams, 53, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017.Glenn was born in Barnwell, SC, and lived most of his life in Aiken County. He was a member of the Local 150 Pipefitters Union, and worked as a Pipe Engineer.He is survived by his daughters, Kelli Smith, Aiken, Kylie Williams, Aiken; son, Erik Williams, Aiken; mother...
Lillie Mae Tanner Stokes
Dec 14, 2017
AIKEN - Mae Stokes, 83, passed away December 14, 2017. Born Lillie Mae Tanner on March 27, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Manning and Emma Tanner. She grew up on the family farm in Nichols, GA and moved to Clemson, SC after she met and married William “Bill” Lawrence Stokes of Union, SC. They eventually settled in...
Joseph Michael Szabo
Dec 12, 2017
AIKEN, SC – Joseph Michael Szabo, 74, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Michael and Harriet Nielson Szabo. He moved to Aiken in 1989 from Columbia, SC. He was the owner of J & B Enterprises Advertising Specialty Company. Survivors include his...
Charles "Chuck" Joseph Maxwell
Dec 12, 2017
AIKEN, SC - Charles. J Maxwell, “Chuck” died Tuesday a.m., December 12, 2017. He was born on March 19, 1934. Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Chuck returned to Iowa with his wife, Susan McDermott, after a four year stint in the US. Navy where he was honored to have served as a pilot. In Des Moines, they raised their...
Jerome Stanley Bankoff
Dec 11, 2017
AIKEN, SC – JEROME STANLEY BANKOFF, 87, beloved husband of Geraldine Schwartz Bankoff, died Monday, December 11, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers following a sudden, brief illness.
A native of Brooklyn, NY, Jerome was a son of the late Abraham and Lillian Berman Bankoff. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He lived most of his adult life...
Stephanie Mary Cronin
Dec 10, 2017
AIKEN – Mrs. Stephanie Mary Cronin, 76, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Brian Cronin. Born & raised in Brooklyn Heights, NY with her parents, the late Stephen and Mary Montes nee Krusko and spent the majority of her professional life as a Wall Street Vice President for Bankers Trust Corporation. Stephanie is survived by her sons, Captain Larry Rooney, his wife Tricia, and grandson Lawrence J....
Gabriele Elisabeth Hastings
Dec 8, 2017
AIKEN – Ms. Gabriele Elisabeth Hastings, 58, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 21, 2017 in the Millbrook Baptist Church Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Phillip Dunn officiating. Interment will be private. Gabriele was born in Minden, Germany, and had worked at Security...
Muriel Elizabeth McHugh
Dec 8, 2017
AIKEN – Mrs. Muriel Elizabeth McHugh, 84, died peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2017 at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church with the Reverend Grant Wiseman officiating. Mrs. McHugh was born in New York, NY, a daughter of the late Lucy Nielsen Ryan. She had been...
Stephen Nephi Motta
Dec 7, 2017
AIKEN, SC - Stephen (Bucky) Motta, age 84, passed away on December 7, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn; his sister Nancy Martin; his brother Richard (Janice); his daughter Sue King (Henry), four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Zelda; his son Michael and his grandson Matt....
Brandon Cody Thomas
Dec 7, 2017
ASHEVILLE, NC - Brandon Cody Thomas, 22, of Asheville, NC passed away on Thursday, December 7. Brandon had a huge heart filled with love for God, his family, his friends, and his fiancée. He always had a smile and a kind word for others. He loved sports and could play a mean game of soccer. He stood firmly behind...
Thomas Jenkins Pons
Dec 6, 2017
AIKEN - Mr. Thomas Jenkins Pons, 80, beloved husband of Margaret Pons, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017. A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Monday, December 11, 2017 at South Aiken Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Brian Coulter officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Born in Valdese, NC, Mr. Pons was a son of...
Jayce Kennedy Washington
Dec 5, 2017
Master Jayce Kennedy Washington transitioned home to our Heavenly Father on December 5th, 2017. Jayce is survived by his parents Hirial and Britany (Mathews) Washington IV, Big Brother Jaylen K. Washington, Maternal Grandmother, Veda Washington, Paternal Grandparents, Wanda (Ladrice Houston), and a host of loving cousins, aunts and uncles. There will be a small private memorial service on Wednesday, December...
Barbara Joan Kupferschmid
Dec 4, 2017
AIKEN – Mrs. Barbara Posner Smith Kupferschmid, 78, died Monday, December 4, 2017 at her residence. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Stuart Kupferschmid; daughter Robin Patura of Tolland, CT; granddaughter, Lauren Patura; her good friend, Laura Curtin of Monument, CO and her canine companion, Major. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Bert and Florence Posner. She...
Robert "Bob" Jay Kerr
Dec 1, 2017
AIKEN – Mr. Robert Jay “Bob” Kerr, 57, died Friday, December 1, 2017.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on March 10, 2018, at Shellhouse Rivers Funeral Home with a reception to follow at City Billiards, Downtown Aiken.
He is survived by his brothers, Douglas N. Kerr and John Kerr; stepbrothers, Jay Glover and Lee Glover;...
Sarah Ruth Sykes
Nov 30, 2017
AIKEN, SC – SARAH RUTH SYKES, 71, died Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Anchor Health and Rehabilitation. A native of Huntington, NY, Sarah was a daughter of the late Lonnie Claude and Ruth Frances Beach Sykes. She received her masters in special education from the University of South Carolina. Miss Sykes lived in Aiken for 44 years and taught in...
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