Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Grace Elaine Fouse

Grace Elaine Fouse

Feb 6, 2018

AIKEN, SC – GRACE ELAINE FOUSE, 97, died Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Augusta University Medical Center. A native of Akron, OH Grace was a daughter of the late Lewis D. and Grace Norton Roberts. She retired from Addressograph in Cleveland, OH. She lived in Port Saint Lucie for 30 years before moving to Aiken in 2005. She attended Lakeside...

Kalwant R. Jindal

Kalwant R. Jindal

Feb 6, 2018

AIKEN, SC- Kalwant Jindal, 72, beloved husband of Kaushalya Bansal Jindal, died Tuesday, February 6th, 2018. Born in Mansa, India he was a son of the late Kesar and Parmatma Jindal. Kalwant came to Aiken, SC from India in 1976 to pursue his Bachelor of Accounting degree at Aiken Technical College. He worked for the Graniteville Company for ten years...

Emelyn Spradley Herlong

Emelyn Spradley Herlong

Feb 6, 2018

AIKEN - Mrs. Emelyn Ruth Spradley Herlong, 95, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018.   Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Aiken Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Dr. Fred W. Andrea III officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.   A lifelong resident of Aiken, Mrs. Herlong was born to the late Lawson Wilmont...

Melvin Leroy Goble

Melvin Leroy Goble

Feb 5, 2018

Melvin L. Goble, 84, beloved husband of Joanne Goble, passed away February 5, 2018. Mr. Goble was born in Lyons Township MN to the late Lloyd and Dorothy Dexter Goble. He grew up on a farm where at the age of 8 he was driving four abreast in the fields for his grandfather, David Goble. That began a lifelong love...

David "Gene" Eugene Beam

David "Gene" Eugene Beam

Feb 2, 2018

NEW ELLENTON, SC – DAVID E. “GENE” BEAM, 96, husband of the late Mary Sue Beam, died Friday, February 2, 2018 at his residence. A native of Shelby, NC, Gene was a son of the late Joseph Luther and Addie Barnett Beam. He proudly served his country as a sergeant in the United States Air Force in World War II....

Frank Victor Riola

Frank Victor Riola

Feb 2, 2018

AIKEN, SC – FRANK VICTOR RIOLA, 88, husband of the late Dorothy Mae Riola, died Friday, February 2, 2018 at his residence. A native of Chicago Heights, IL, Frank was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving in Korea. He retired from Ford Motor Company. He lived in Aiken since 2007. Survivors include his daughter, Victoria Cetrone, Aiken;...

Hunter Ashton Ussery

Hunter Ashton Ussery

Feb 1, 2018

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – HUNTER ASHTON USSERY, 22, died Thursday, February 1, 2018. Born in Augusta, GA, Hunter was a son of Troy Wayne Ussery and Leslye McCullough Ussery. He grew up in North Augusta and graduated from Fox Creek High School. Hunter loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. He was employed at Maner Builders Supply for...

Florence Emeneker Busbee

Florence Emeneker Busbee

Jan 31, 2018

AIKEN – Mrs. Florence Emeneker Busbee, 93, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Mrs. Busbee was born in Batesburg, SC, a daughter of the late Hugo and Pearl Harmon Emeneker.  She was a charter member of Memorial Baptist Church, a former member of the Pilot Club, and volunteered with the Aiken Hospital Auxiliary.  She worked in Customer Service for Farmers...

Dave H. Ecklund

Dave H. Ecklund

Jan 30, 2018

GATLINBURG, TN – DAVE HILTON ECKLUND, beloved husband of Susan Marie Ecklund, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at his residence. A native of San Francisco, CA, Dave was the son of William and Shirley Ecklund. He had worked at OPPD, SRS, and AECOM. He was involved in Scouts, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Mountain Rescue in Scotland, and the...

James Emmett Walls

James Emmett Walls

Jan 30, 2018

AIKEN, SC – JAMES EMMETT WALLS, 91, husband of the late Jeanne Petee Walls, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Hickory, NC, Jim was a son of the late Horace Glenn and Edith Grant Walls. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army serving in the occupation forces in Japan after World War...

Lois A. Mosley

Lois A. Mosley

Jan 29, 2018

JACKSON, SC – LOIS A. GOSS MOSLEY, 72, died Monday, January 29, 2018 at Anchor Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Wilmington, NC, Lois was a daughter of the late Mildred Mitchell Goss and Robert Clarence Goss, Sr. She lived most of her life in Aiken County and was baptized at Chime Bell Baptist Church. She worked for a...

Hugh Frank Poplin

Hugh Frank Poplin

Jan 25, 2018

AIKEN, SC- Hugh Frank Poplin, 64, beloved husband of Sherry Pryor Poplin, passed away Thursday, January 25th. Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Angela Carman “Ziggy” Poplin, of Aiken, and Hope Poplin (Rusty) Cauthen of West Columbia, SC; grandchildren Harrison, Chase, and Sophie Jane Poore of Aiken, and Isabella and Lucas Cauthen of West Columbia, SC; sisters...

Peter Lansingh Gray

Peter Lansingh Gray

Jan 25, 2018

AIKEN - Peter Lansingh Gray entered into rest on Thursday, January 25th, 2018.   He was born in Larchmont, New York on May 21, 1929, and was raised in Riverside, Connecticut.  Growing up at his home on Long Island Sound, Peter became an avid and accomplished sailor and especially loved ocean racing competition.  He was a member of the crew of...

Beth Suzanne Wood

Beth Suzanne Wood

Jan 24, 2018

AIKEN, SC – Beth Suzanne Augustine Wood, 46, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, January 29, 2018 at River of Life Church,  1411 Columbia Hwy N, Aiken, SC with Pastor Keith Solomon officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow the service in Aiken Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will...

Retha Black Harmon

Retha Black Harmon

Jan 22, 2018

AIKEN – Mrs. Retha Black Harmon, 88, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018. Mrs. Harmon was born March 24, 1929 in Newberry, SC, a daughter of the late Celee and Ressie Rikard Black. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, and worked for Aiken County Public Schools. She is survived by her two daughters, Melinda Gay Harmon, Aiken,...

Calvin Jacob Frye

Calvin Jacob Frye

Jan 21, 2018

AIKEN - Mr. Calvin Jacob Frye, 19, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018.A Celebration of Life serivce and visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 PM Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the American Best Value Inn, 2577 Whiskey Rd., Aiken, SC 29803. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC.

Mena Evelyn Moore

Mena Evelyn Moore

Jan 21, 2018

AIKEN - Mena Evelyn Lupei Moore, 95 years old, entered into rest Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Born September 24, 1922 in Plano, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Stephen Miculae Lupei and Hermena Roska Lupei. She was a homemaker devoted to raising her family in Lombard, Illinois and after making Aiken her home,...

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...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Grace Elaine Fouse

Grace Elaine Fouse

Feb 6, 2018

AIKEN, SC – GRACE ELAINE FOUSE, 97, died Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Augusta University Medical Center. A native of Akron, OH Grace was a daughter of the late Lewis D. and Grace Norton Roberts. She retired from Addressograph in Cleveland, OH. She lived in Port Saint Lucie for 30 years before moving to Aiken in 2005. She attended Lakeside...

Kalwant R. Jindal

Kalwant R. Jindal

Feb 6, 2018

AIKEN, SC- Kalwant Jindal, 72, beloved husband of Kaushalya Bansal Jindal, died Tuesday, February 6th, 2018. Born in Mansa, India he was a son of the late Kesar and Parmatma Jindal. Kalwant came to Aiken, SC from India in 1976 to pursue his Bachelor of Accounting degree at Aiken Technical College. He worked for the Graniteville Company for ten years...

Emelyn Spradley Herlong

Emelyn Spradley Herlong

Feb 6, 2018

AIKEN - Mrs. Emelyn Ruth Spradley Herlong, 95, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018.   Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Aiken Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Dr. Fred W. Andrea III officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.   A lifelong resident of Aiken, Mrs. Herlong was born to the late Lawson Wilmont...

Melvin Leroy Goble

Melvin Leroy Goble

Feb 5, 2018

Melvin L. Goble, 84, beloved husband of Joanne Goble, passed away February 5, 2018. Mr. Goble was born in Lyons Township MN to the late Lloyd and Dorothy Dexter Goble. He grew up on a farm where at the age of 8 he was driving four abreast in the fields for his grandfather, David Goble. That began a lifelong love...

David "Gene" Eugene Beam

David "Gene" Eugene Beam

Feb 2, 2018

NEW ELLENTON, SC – DAVID E. “GENE” BEAM, 96, husband of the late Mary Sue Beam, died Friday, February 2, 2018 at his residence. A native of Shelby, NC, Gene was a son of the late Joseph Luther and Addie Barnett Beam. He proudly served his country as a sergeant in the United States Air Force in World War II....

Frank Victor Riola

Frank Victor Riola

Feb 2, 2018

AIKEN, SC – FRANK VICTOR RIOLA, 88, husband of the late Dorothy Mae Riola, died Friday, February 2, 2018 at his residence. A native of Chicago Heights, IL, Frank was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving in Korea. He retired from Ford Motor Company. He lived in Aiken since 2007. Survivors include his daughter, Victoria Cetrone, Aiken;...

Hunter Ashton Ussery

Hunter Ashton Ussery

Feb 1, 2018

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – HUNTER ASHTON USSERY, 22, died Thursday, February 1, 2018. Born in Augusta, GA, Hunter was a son of Troy Wayne Ussery and Leslye McCullough Ussery. He grew up in North Augusta and graduated from Fox Creek High School. Hunter loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. He was employed at Maner Builders Supply for...

Florence Emeneker Busbee

Florence Emeneker Busbee

Jan 31, 2018

AIKEN – Mrs. Florence Emeneker Busbee, 93, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Mrs. Busbee was born in Batesburg, SC, a daughter of the late Hugo and Pearl Harmon Emeneker.  She was a charter member of Memorial Baptist Church, a former member of the Pilot Club, and volunteered with the Aiken Hospital Auxiliary.  She worked in Customer Service for Farmers...

Dave H. Ecklund

Dave H. Ecklund

Jan 30, 2018

GATLINBURG, TN – DAVE HILTON ECKLUND, beloved husband of Susan Marie Ecklund, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at his residence. A native of San Francisco, CA, Dave was the son of William and Shirley Ecklund. He had worked at OPPD, SRS, and AECOM. He was involved in Scouts, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Mountain Rescue in Scotland, and the...

James Emmett Walls

James Emmett Walls

Jan 30, 2018

AIKEN, SC – JAMES EMMETT WALLS, 91, husband of the late Jeanne Petee Walls, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Hickory, NC, Jim was a son of the late Horace Glenn and Edith Grant Walls. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army serving in the occupation forces in Japan after World War...

Lois A. Mosley

Lois A. Mosley

Jan 29, 2018

JACKSON, SC – LOIS A. GOSS MOSLEY, 72, died Monday, January 29, 2018 at Anchor Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Wilmington, NC, Lois was a daughter of the late Mildred Mitchell Goss and Robert Clarence Goss, Sr. She lived most of her life in Aiken County and was baptized at Chime Bell Baptist Church. She worked for a...

Hugh Frank Poplin

Hugh Frank Poplin

Jan 25, 2018

AIKEN, SC- Hugh Frank Poplin, 64, beloved husband of Sherry Pryor Poplin, passed away Thursday, January 25th. Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Angela Carman “Ziggy” Poplin, of Aiken, and Hope Poplin (Rusty) Cauthen of West Columbia, SC; grandchildren Harrison, Chase, and Sophie Jane Poore of Aiken, and Isabella and Lucas Cauthen of West Columbia, SC; sisters...

Peter Lansingh Gray

Peter Lansingh Gray

Jan 25, 2018

AIKEN - Peter Lansingh Gray entered into rest on Thursday, January 25th, 2018.   He was born in Larchmont, New York on May 21, 1929, and was raised in Riverside, Connecticut.  Growing up at his home on Long Island Sound, Peter became an avid and accomplished sailor and especially loved ocean racing competition.  He was a member of the crew of...

Beth Suzanne Wood

Beth Suzanne Wood

Jan 24, 2018

AIKEN, SC – Beth Suzanne Augustine Wood, 46, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, January 29, 2018 at River of Life Church,  1411 Columbia Hwy N, Aiken, SC with Pastor Keith Solomon officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow the service in Aiken Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will...

Retha Black Harmon

Retha Black Harmon

Jan 22, 2018

AIKEN – Mrs. Retha Black Harmon, 88, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018. Mrs. Harmon was born March 24, 1929 in Newberry, SC, a daughter of the late Celee and Ressie Rikard Black. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, and worked for Aiken County Public Schools. She is survived by her two daughters, Melinda Gay Harmon, Aiken,...

Calvin Jacob Frye

Calvin Jacob Frye

Jan 21, 2018

AIKEN - Mr. Calvin Jacob Frye, 19, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018.A Celebration of Life serivce and visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 PM Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the American Best Value Inn, 2577 Whiskey Rd., Aiken, SC 29803. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC.

Mena Evelyn Moore

Mena Evelyn Moore

Jan 21, 2018

AIKEN - Mena Evelyn Lupei Moore, 95 years old, entered into rest Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Born September 24, 1922 in Plano, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Stephen Miculae Lupei and Hermena Roska Lupei. She was a homemaker devoted to raising her family in Lombard, Illinois and after making Aiken her home,...

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...