Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Gaynell Huffman Wright
Jun 27, 2019
NEW ELLENTON, SC – GAYNELL HUFFMAN WRIGHT, 77, beloved wife of Alford Toombs Wright, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at her residence.
A native of Cullman, AL, Gaynell was a daughter of the late Basil Lester and Jewell Newman Huffman. She was a homemaker and had lived in New Ellenton since 1965. She was a member of Talatha...
Karen Sanders Edington
Jun 26, 2019
AIKEN, SC – KAREN SANDERS EDINGTON, 57, beloved wife of Duane Edington, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Darlington, SC, Karen was a daughter of the late Forest Doyle and Earleen Rogers Sanders. She was a life-long resident of Aiken and graduated from USC-Aiken School of Nursing. ...
SGT Seth Alan Thomas, US Army
Jun 22, 2019
Aiken – SGT Seth Alan Thomas, US Army, 23, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019.
Seth was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and a 2014 graduate of Aiken High School. Seth served in the US Army Military Police, with assignments in Germany and South Korea and he was currently stationed at Ft. Stewart, GA.
Seth was a ray of light...
David Godson
Jun 17, 2019
AIKEN, SC – WILLIAM DAVID GODSON, 66, beloved husband of Liz Godson, died Monday, June 17, 2019, at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA. A native of Caledon, Ontario, David was a son of the late William Henry and Wilamae Eleanor Richards Godson. He lived in Aiken since 1988 where he was a painting contractor. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include...
Phyllis Flynn
Jun 16, 2019
NEW ELLENTON, SC – PHYLLIS HAYNES FLYNN, 66, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at AU Medical Center.
A native of Beckley, WV, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Bill and Beverly Johnson. She lived in Aiken County most of her life and was a retired computer programmer at MCG Hospital. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.
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Rickey Lee Landis
Jun 15, 2019
Front Royal, VA – Rickey Lee Landis, 33, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019. Rickey was born in Winchester, VA, and resided in Front Royal, VA. He had been living in North Augusta, SC for the past two months on vacation. He lived in North Augusta from 2012 to 2015. He is survived by his mother, Patty A....
Joseph Everette Tyler
Jun 15, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Joseph Everette "Joe" Tyler, 71, beloved husband of Debra "Debbie" Tyler, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Blanchard officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Born in Aiken, Joe...
Jeanne Meschter Warner
Jun 14, 2019
Mrs. Jeanne Meschter Warner passed away at 96 years old on June 14, 2019. Mrs. Warner was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland on February 21, 1923. She was the daughter of Homer F. and Mae Bitting Meschter. Mrs. Warner was raised in Penns Grove, New Jersey. After graduating from Trenton State Teachers College, she married her childhood sweetheart, Charles...
Richard "Rick" Walker Heath
Jun 14, 2019
Aiken - Mr. Richard "Rick" Walker Heath , 74, passed away Friday, June 14th, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church. Interment will follow in the cemetery. Following the funeral service and interment, a reception will be held in the Stevenson-McClelland building. Pallbearers will be Ash...
Shirley Ann Brown
Jun 13, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Ms. Shirley Ann Brown, 79, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Cumberland AME Church with The Rev. Alvin Larke, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Aiken Jessamine Gardens. Born in Aiken, Ms. Brown was a daughter of the late...
Joseph David Mesimer
Jun 13, 2019
AIKEN, SC - JOSEPH DAVID MESIMER, 69, beloved husband of Ingrid G. Graves, died Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Services will be private.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Robert M. Cook
Jun 12, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Robert "Bobby" Merrel Cook, 88, died peacefully Wednesday, June 12th surrounded by family.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, Bobby was a son of the late Harry W. Cook and Kathleen Collier. He graduated from Aiken High School in 1949 and from Clemson College in 1953 with a degree in Textile Engineering. Afterward, he proudly served...
Marilyn Richesin Wilson
Jun 11, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Marilyn Juanita (Richesin) Wilson, 86, passed away in Aiken, S.C. on June 11, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was born in Erie, TN to the late Thomas C. and Dixie (Galyon) Richesin.
Marilyn attended Sweetwater High School, TN, where she was valedictorian and football queen. She attended business school in Nashville...
David Hamilton
Jun 11, 2019
SUMMERVILLE, SC - David Hamilton, 56, Summerville, SC, passed away Tuesday June 11.
Born July 20, 1962 in Liverpool England, David was the son of Teresa “Tess” Hamilton and the late John Hamilton.
David above all else loved his sons and his family and friends.He had a passion for music, writing songs, singing, and playing the guitar. His...
Stanley Weisner
Jun 9, 2019
AIKEN, SC - STANLEY WEISNER, 80, beloved husband of Mary "M. J." Weisner, died Sunday evening, June 9, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Philadelphia, PA, Stanley was the son of the late David Sklar and Renee Olitsky Weisner and the step-son of the late Benny Weisner. He retired as a teacher in Cherry Hill, NJ public...
Margaret Ruth Lowe
Jun 9, 2019
AIKEN, SC – MARGARET RUTH WILSON LOWE, 88, widow of Harmon A. Lowe, died Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her residence.
A native of Monroe County, TN, Margaret was a daughter of the late Mayo and Reva Hicks Wilson. She lived in Aiken since 1952 and retired from Coordinated Apparel. She was a member of Talatha Baptist Church for over...
Donald Thor Nicolaisen
Jun 8, 2019
Don Nicolaisen of Aiken, South Carolina went to be with his Lord on Saturday morning, June 8, 2019, in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones. Don was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Thor and Amanda (Danielsen) Nicolaisen. He graduated with a BBA degree from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater and began his career at Price Waterhouse...
Yvonne Beverley Lightbody
Jun 8, 2019
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Yvonne Beverley Raincock Lightbody, 87, moved on to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 8, 2019. She was the widow of Burton E. Lightbody, Jr. and the youngest child of William B. and Lillian E. Raincock. She was born September 1, 1931 in Oliver, BC, Canada where she grew up until she married in 1957. Yvonne...
Christina Marie Salmon
Jun 5, 2019
LEXINGTON, SC – CHRISTINA MARIE SALMON, 37, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Lexington Medical Center.
Born in Ellensburg, WA, Christina was a daughter of Charles William and Darraline Green Salmon. She lived most of her life in Aiken and attended Aiken County Schools.
Survivors include her parents, of Aiken; her sister, Melanie Salmon Dixon (Richard), Essex, MO.
A...
Ralph Perry Moore
Jun 4, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Ralph Perry Moore, 78, passed away suddenly Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Ralph was born in Gary, Indiana. April 5, 1941. Ralph was a devoted husband to the love of his life for 44 years, Sarah Hart Moore. His beloved wife Sarah predeceased him in 2016. Ralph was a loving father to Stephen Hart Moore, Melissa Moore Bonafonte...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Gaynell Huffman Wright
Jun 27, 2019
NEW ELLENTON, SC – GAYNELL HUFFMAN WRIGHT, 77, beloved wife of Alford Toombs Wright, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at her residence.
A native of Cullman, AL, Gaynell was a daughter of the late Basil Lester and Jewell Newman Huffman. She was a homemaker and had lived in New Ellenton since 1965. She was a member of Talatha...
Karen Sanders Edington
Jun 26, 2019
AIKEN, SC – KAREN SANDERS EDINGTON, 57, beloved wife of Duane Edington, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Darlington, SC, Karen was a daughter of the late Forest Doyle and Earleen Rogers Sanders. She was a life-long resident of Aiken and graduated from USC-Aiken School of Nursing. ...
SGT Seth Alan Thomas, US Army
Jun 22, 2019
Aiken – SGT Seth Alan Thomas, US Army, 23, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019.
Seth was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and a 2014 graduate of Aiken High School. Seth served in the US Army Military Police, with assignments in Germany and South Korea and he was currently stationed at Ft. Stewart, GA.
Seth was a ray of light...
David Godson
Jun 17, 2019
AIKEN, SC – WILLIAM DAVID GODSON, 66, beloved husband of Liz Godson, died Monday, June 17, 2019, at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA. A native of Caledon, Ontario, David was a son of the late William Henry and Wilamae Eleanor Richards Godson. He lived in Aiken since 1988 where he was a painting contractor. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include...
Phyllis Flynn
Jun 16, 2019
NEW ELLENTON, SC – PHYLLIS HAYNES FLYNN, 66, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at AU Medical Center.
A native of Beckley, WV, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Bill and Beverly Johnson. She lived in Aiken County most of her life and was a retired computer programmer at MCG Hospital. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.
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Rickey Lee Landis
Jun 15, 2019
Front Royal, VA – Rickey Lee Landis, 33, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019. Rickey was born in Winchester, VA, and resided in Front Royal, VA. He had been living in North Augusta, SC for the past two months on vacation. He lived in North Augusta from 2012 to 2015. He is survived by his mother, Patty A....
Joseph Everette Tyler
Jun 15, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Joseph Everette "Joe" Tyler, 71, beloved husband of Debra "Debbie" Tyler, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Blanchard officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Born in Aiken, Joe...
Jeanne Meschter Warner
Jun 14, 2019
Mrs. Jeanne Meschter Warner passed away at 96 years old on June 14, 2019. Mrs. Warner was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland on February 21, 1923. She was the daughter of Homer F. and Mae Bitting Meschter. Mrs. Warner was raised in Penns Grove, New Jersey. After graduating from Trenton State Teachers College, she married her childhood sweetheart, Charles...
Richard "Rick" Walker Heath
Jun 14, 2019
Aiken - Mr. Richard "Rick" Walker Heath , 74, passed away Friday, June 14th, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church. Interment will follow in the cemetery. Following the funeral service and interment, a reception will be held in the Stevenson-McClelland building. Pallbearers will be Ash...
Shirley Ann Brown
Jun 13, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Ms. Shirley Ann Brown, 79, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Cumberland AME Church with The Rev. Alvin Larke, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Aiken Jessamine Gardens. Born in Aiken, Ms. Brown was a daughter of the late...
Joseph David Mesimer
Jun 13, 2019
AIKEN, SC - JOSEPH DAVID MESIMER, 69, beloved husband of Ingrid G. Graves, died Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Services will be private.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Robert M. Cook
Jun 12, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Robert "Bobby" Merrel Cook, 88, died peacefully Wednesday, June 12th surrounded by family.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, Bobby was a son of the late Harry W. Cook and Kathleen Collier. He graduated from Aiken High School in 1949 and from Clemson College in 1953 with a degree in Textile Engineering. Afterward, he proudly served...
Marilyn Richesin Wilson
Jun 11, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Marilyn Juanita (Richesin) Wilson, 86, passed away in Aiken, S.C. on June 11, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was born in Erie, TN to the late Thomas C. and Dixie (Galyon) Richesin.
Marilyn attended Sweetwater High School, TN, where she was valedictorian and football queen. She attended business school in Nashville...
David Hamilton
Jun 11, 2019
SUMMERVILLE, SC - David Hamilton, 56, Summerville, SC, passed away Tuesday June 11.
Born July 20, 1962 in Liverpool England, David was the son of Teresa “Tess” Hamilton and the late John Hamilton.
David above all else loved his sons and his family and friends.He had a passion for music, writing songs, singing, and playing the guitar. His...
Stanley Weisner
Jun 9, 2019
AIKEN, SC - STANLEY WEISNER, 80, beloved husband of Mary "M. J." Weisner, died Sunday evening, June 9, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Philadelphia, PA, Stanley was the son of the late David Sklar and Renee Olitsky Weisner and the step-son of the late Benny Weisner. He retired as a teacher in Cherry Hill, NJ public...
Margaret Ruth Lowe
Jun 9, 2019
AIKEN, SC – MARGARET RUTH WILSON LOWE, 88, widow of Harmon A. Lowe, died Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her residence.
A native of Monroe County, TN, Margaret was a daughter of the late Mayo and Reva Hicks Wilson. She lived in Aiken since 1952 and retired from Coordinated Apparel. She was a member of Talatha Baptist Church for over...
Donald Thor Nicolaisen
Jun 8, 2019
Don Nicolaisen of Aiken, South Carolina went to be with his Lord on Saturday morning, June 8, 2019, in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones. Don was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Thor and Amanda (Danielsen) Nicolaisen. He graduated with a BBA degree from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater and began his career at Price Waterhouse...
Yvonne Beverley Lightbody
Jun 8, 2019
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Yvonne Beverley Raincock Lightbody, 87, moved on to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 8, 2019. She was the widow of Burton E. Lightbody, Jr. and the youngest child of William B. and Lillian E. Raincock. She was born September 1, 1931 in Oliver, BC, Canada where she grew up until she married in 1957. Yvonne...
Christina Marie Salmon
Jun 5, 2019
LEXINGTON, SC – CHRISTINA MARIE SALMON, 37, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Lexington Medical Center.
Born in Ellensburg, WA, Christina was a daughter of Charles William and Darraline Green Salmon. She lived most of her life in Aiken and attended Aiken County Schools.
Survivors include her parents, of Aiken; her sister, Melanie Salmon Dixon (Richard), Essex, MO.
A...
Ralph Perry Moore
Jun 4, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Ralph Perry Moore, 78, passed away suddenly Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Ralph was born in Gary, Indiana. April 5, 1941. Ralph was a devoted husband to the love of his life for 44 years, Sarah Hart Moore. His beloved wife Sarah predeceased him in 2016. Ralph was a loving father to Stephen Hart Moore, Melissa Moore Bonafonte...
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