Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Travis Jason Miller

Travis Jason Miller

Nov 28, 2017

AIKEN, SC – TRAVIS JASON MILLER, 34, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers following a long illness. A native of Long Beach, CA, Travis was a son of Mary Perrillioux and the late Troy Miller. He worked at Aiken Equine Rescue. Survivors include his son, Carson Miller, Trenton; mother, Mary of Warrenville, three sisters, Desirre, Suzette,...

Elaine Baker Dallis

Elaine Baker Dallis

Nov 27, 2017

NEW ELLENTON, SC – ELAINE BAKER DALLIS, 62, beloved wife of William Franklin Dallis, died Monday, November 27, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of North Augusta, Elaine was a daughter of the late Daniel Oscar and Helga Kroeber Baker. She worked at Kroger on Whiskey Road in Aiken. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Bill; two...

Rosalee Berger Rinehart

Rosalee Berger Rinehart

Nov 27, 2017

AIKEN - Mrs. Rosalee Berger Rinehart, 79, died Monday, November 27, 2017.Funeral arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Troy Wahlmeier

Troy Wahlmeier

Nov 27, 2017

AUGUSTA, GA – TROY WAHLMEIER, 56, beloved husband of Lisa Cheadle Wahlmeier, died Monday, November 27, 2017 at AU Medical Center after being involved in an automobile accident. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Troy was a son of the late Robert George and Oleane Franks Wahlmeier. He grew up in Huntsville, AL and was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran. He...

Rita G Mercier

Rita G Mercier

Nov 27, 2017

AIKEN, SC - RITA G. MERCIER, 98, widow of Ernest Mercier, died Monday, November 27, 2017 at Pepper Hill Nursing Center. A native of Leominster, MA, Mrs. Mercier lived most of her life there until moving to Aiken in 2009. She lived in Cumberland Village for six years before moving to Pepper Hill Nursing Center two years ago. She was...

Marjorie Davis Alexander

Marjorie Davis Alexander

Nov 26, 2017

AIKEN – Mrs. Marjorie Davis Alexander, 91, died Sunday, November 26, 2017. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 2, 2017 in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel.  Mrs. Alexander was born in Elberton, GA, a daughter of the late Howard and Louise Moore Davis.  She was a dedicated mother and homemaker, and member of Memorial Baptist...

David Bruce Moyer

David Bruce Moyer

Nov 25, 2017

AIKEN – Mr. David Bruce “Top” Moyer, 65, beloved husband of Miriam Redd Moyer, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017.   Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Windsor with the Rev. Wesley Kinard officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 – 2:00. Interment with full military...

Norma Elizabeth Craven

Norma Elizabeth Craven

Nov 24, 2017

AIKEN, SC - We tragically lost a wonderful friend and sister who contributed to the Aiken Community. She loved all animals and cared for them like no other. She is survived by her sister, Catherine Craven Wannamaker, as well as Hot Rod, Rose, and Martha who some of you may know. Rose is going to a farm in St. Matthews...

Earl Hugo Williams

Earl Hugo Williams

Nov 19, 2017

AIKEN, SC – EARL HUGO WILLIAMS, 65, beloved husband of Bonnie Jo Markham Williams, died suddenly, Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Tallahassee, FL, Earl was a son of the late Ronald Harper and Mary Elizabeth O’Bryan Williams. He grew up and lived most his life in Roanoke, VA and retired from Valley Dale...

Bette Jean Doggett

Bette Jean Doggett

Nov 18, 2017

AIKEN, SC – BETTE JEAN DOGGETT, 41, died suddenly, Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Augusta University Medical Center. Born in Warner Robbins, GA, Bette Jean grew up in Pascagoula, MS and later in Summerville, SC where she graduated from high school. She was a graduate of Clemson University where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and served...

Cleo Satcher Letbetter

Cleo Satcher Letbetter

Nov 14, 2017

  AIKEN, SC – Cleo Satcher Letbetter, 94, of Aiken, widow of the late Walter Ollie Letbetter, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Cleo was predeceased by her parents, George and Pearl Satcher.   Cleo served as a Girl Scout leader, a volunteer at ACTS, and was a very active member of Memorial Baptist...

Joseph Coleman Brunson, Jr.

Joseph Coleman Brunson, Jr.

Nov 14, 2017

WALTERBORO, SC - JOSEPH COLEMAN BRUNSON, JR., 72, of Walterboro, SC, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in Charlotte, NC. A native of Winston Salem, NC, Joe was a son of the late Joseph Coleman and Mary Nell Ferebee Brunson, Sr. He grew up in Columbia, SC and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a service...

Peggy James Bumpus

Peggy James Bumpus

Nov 14, 2017

Peggy James Bumpus, 87, widow of the late Joe Bumpus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Peggy was born January 8, 1930 to Ben and Irene (Vineyard) James and grew up on her family’s farm with older brother Roy and younger sister Ruth; with whom she was very close. Peggy attended McEwen High...

Mary Lou "Tootsie" Blaylock

Mary Lou "Tootsie" Blaylock

Nov 14, 2017

AIKEN, SC – MARY LOU “TOOTSIE” BLAYLOCK, 83, widow of Ray Blaylock, died suddenly Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Dorsey, MS, Mary Lou was a daughter of the late Riley and Verdie Thomas Taylor. She lived in Aiken since 1953 and was a Member at South Aiken Baptist Church. Survivors include a son,...

Shirley Young Key

Shirley Young Key

Nov 13, 2017

  NEW ELLENTON, SC – SHIRLEY YOUNG KEY, 72, widow of John Martin Key, entered into rest Monday, November 13, 2017 at Augusta University Medical Center. A native of Batesburg, SC, Shirley was a daughter of the late William Edward Young, Sr. and Vivian Bridges Young.  She was a homemaker and lived most of her life in New Ellenton.  She...

Jack George

Jack George

Nov 12, 2017

AIKEN, SC – BILLY JACK GEORGE, 92, beloved husband of Rosalyn Ware George, died Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Robbinsville, NC, Jack was a son of the late Robert H. and Audrey Sherrill George. He proudly served his country during World War II as a Sergeant in the United States Army. He lived...

Janet Merriam Weaver

Janet Merriam Weaver

Nov 10, 2017

MT. PLEASANT, SC - Janet Merriam Weaver, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, SC and formerly of Aiken, widow of the late Robert Kenneth Weaver, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 10, 2017. Janet was born February 25, 1924 in Belmont, MA to Clarence Edgar Smith and Janet Tenney Smith. Janet was raised in Lexington, MA, active in...

Vila Ann Rodgers Dillon

Vila Ann Rodgers Dillon

Nov 7, 2017

AIKEN, SC - VILA ANN RODGERS DILLON, 82, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Pepper Hill Nursing Center.A native of Tyrone, PA, Vila was a daughter of the late Frank and Grace Dobbs Rodgers.Survivors include daughters, Janice Hoffman (Steve), Aiken, SC, Jayne Dillon, Tyrone, PA; son, Don Dillon, Tyrone. PA.Funeral services will be held in Tyrone, PA with burial in...

Jeannette Howe Shoemaker

Jeannette Howe Shoemaker

Nov 7, 2017

AIKEN, SC – JEANNETTE HOWE SHOEMAKER, 61, beloved wife of Steven R. Shoemaker, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at her residence.      A native of Rochester, NY, Jeannette was a daughter of Carmen G. Howe and the late Elvin James Howe. She spent most her life in upstate New York prior to moving to Aiken in 2011. She was past...

Betty Foreman Prawdzik

Betty Foreman Prawdzik

Nov 6, 2017

NEW ELLENTON, SC – BETTY FOREMAN PRAWDZIK, 90, widow of Chester Joseph Prawdzik, Sr., died Monday, November 6, 2017 in University Hospital, Augusta, GA. A native of Oak Park, GA, Betty was a daughter of Dewitt and Belle Kirkland Foreman. She grew up in Mims, FL and Douglas, GA. She lived in New Ellenton since 1964 and was of the...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Travis Jason Miller

Travis Jason Miller

Nov 28, 2017

AIKEN, SC – TRAVIS JASON MILLER, 34, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers following a long illness. A native of Long Beach, CA, Travis was a son of Mary Perrillioux and the late Troy Miller. He worked at Aiken Equine Rescue. Survivors include his son, Carson Miller, Trenton; mother, Mary of Warrenville, three sisters, Desirre, Suzette,...

Elaine Baker Dallis

Elaine Baker Dallis

Nov 27, 2017

NEW ELLENTON, SC – ELAINE BAKER DALLIS, 62, beloved wife of William Franklin Dallis, died Monday, November 27, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of North Augusta, Elaine was a daughter of the late Daniel Oscar and Helga Kroeber Baker. She worked at Kroger on Whiskey Road in Aiken. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Bill; two...

Rosalee Berger Rinehart

Rosalee Berger Rinehart

Nov 27, 2017

AIKEN - Mrs. Rosalee Berger Rinehart, 79, died Monday, November 27, 2017.Funeral arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Troy Wahlmeier

Troy Wahlmeier

Nov 27, 2017

AUGUSTA, GA – TROY WAHLMEIER, 56, beloved husband of Lisa Cheadle Wahlmeier, died Monday, November 27, 2017 at AU Medical Center after being involved in an automobile accident. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Troy was a son of the late Robert George and Oleane Franks Wahlmeier. He grew up in Huntsville, AL and was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran. He...

Rita G Mercier

Rita G Mercier

Nov 27, 2017

AIKEN, SC - RITA G. MERCIER, 98, widow of Ernest Mercier, died Monday, November 27, 2017 at Pepper Hill Nursing Center. A native of Leominster, MA, Mrs. Mercier lived most of her life there until moving to Aiken in 2009. She lived in Cumberland Village for six years before moving to Pepper Hill Nursing Center two years ago. She was...

Marjorie Davis Alexander

Marjorie Davis Alexander

Nov 26, 2017

AIKEN – Mrs. Marjorie Davis Alexander, 91, died Sunday, November 26, 2017. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 2, 2017 in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel.  Mrs. Alexander was born in Elberton, GA, a daughter of the late Howard and Louise Moore Davis.  She was a dedicated mother and homemaker, and member of Memorial Baptist...

David Bruce Moyer

David Bruce Moyer

Nov 25, 2017

AIKEN – Mr. David Bruce “Top” Moyer, 65, beloved husband of Miriam Redd Moyer, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017.   Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Windsor with the Rev. Wesley Kinard officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 – 2:00. Interment with full military...

Norma Elizabeth Craven

Norma Elizabeth Craven

Nov 24, 2017

AIKEN, SC - We tragically lost a wonderful friend and sister who contributed to the Aiken Community. She loved all animals and cared for them like no other. She is survived by her sister, Catherine Craven Wannamaker, as well as Hot Rod, Rose, and Martha who some of you may know. Rose is going to a farm in St. Matthews...

Earl Hugo Williams

Earl Hugo Williams

Nov 19, 2017

AIKEN, SC – EARL HUGO WILLIAMS, 65, beloved husband of Bonnie Jo Markham Williams, died suddenly, Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Tallahassee, FL, Earl was a son of the late Ronald Harper and Mary Elizabeth O’Bryan Williams. He grew up and lived most his life in Roanoke, VA and retired from Valley Dale...

Bette Jean Doggett

Bette Jean Doggett

Nov 18, 2017

AIKEN, SC – BETTE JEAN DOGGETT, 41, died suddenly, Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Augusta University Medical Center. Born in Warner Robbins, GA, Bette Jean grew up in Pascagoula, MS and later in Summerville, SC where she graduated from high school. She was a graduate of Clemson University where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and served...

Cleo Satcher Letbetter

Cleo Satcher Letbetter

Nov 14, 2017

  AIKEN, SC – Cleo Satcher Letbetter, 94, of Aiken, widow of the late Walter Ollie Letbetter, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Cleo was predeceased by her parents, George and Pearl Satcher.   Cleo served as a Girl Scout leader, a volunteer at ACTS, and was a very active member of Memorial Baptist...

Joseph Coleman Brunson, Jr.

Joseph Coleman Brunson, Jr.

Nov 14, 2017

WALTERBORO, SC - JOSEPH COLEMAN BRUNSON, JR., 72, of Walterboro, SC, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in Charlotte, NC. A native of Winston Salem, NC, Joe was a son of the late Joseph Coleman and Mary Nell Ferebee Brunson, Sr. He grew up in Columbia, SC and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a service...

Peggy James Bumpus

Peggy James Bumpus

Nov 14, 2017

Peggy James Bumpus, 87, widow of the late Joe Bumpus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Peggy was born January 8, 1930 to Ben and Irene (Vineyard) James and grew up on her family’s farm with older brother Roy and younger sister Ruth; with whom she was very close. Peggy attended McEwen High...

Mary Lou "Tootsie" Blaylock

Mary Lou "Tootsie" Blaylock

Nov 14, 2017

AIKEN, SC – MARY LOU “TOOTSIE” BLAYLOCK, 83, widow of Ray Blaylock, died suddenly Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Dorsey, MS, Mary Lou was a daughter of the late Riley and Verdie Thomas Taylor. She lived in Aiken since 1953 and was a Member at South Aiken Baptist Church. Survivors include a son,...

Shirley Young Key

Shirley Young Key

Nov 13, 2017

  NEW ELLENTON, SC – SHIRLEY YOUNG KEY, 72, widow of John Martin Key, entered into rest Monday, November 13, 2017 at Augusta University Medical Center. A native of Batesburg, SC, Shirley was a daughter of the late William Edward Young, Sr. and Vivian Bridges Young.  She was a homemaker and lived most of her life in New Ellenton.  She...

Jack George

Jack George

Nov 12, 2017

AIKEN, SC – BILLY JACK GEORGE, 92, beloved husband of Rosalyn Ware George, died Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Robbinsville, NC, Jack was a son of the late Robert H. and Audrey Sherrill George. He proudly served his country during World War II as a Sergeant in the United States Army. He lived...

Janet Merriam Weaver

Janet Merriam Weaver

Nov 10, 2017

MT. PLEASANT, SC - Janet Merriam Weaver, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, SC and formerly of Aiken, widow of the late Robert Kenneth Weaver, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 10, 2017. Janet was born February 25, 1924 in Belmont, MA to Clarence Edgar Smith and Janet Tenney Smith. Janet was raised in Lexington, MA, active in...

Vila Ann Rodgers Dillon

Vila Ann Rodgers Dillon

Nov 7, 2017

AIKEN, SC - VILA ANN RODGERS DILLON, 82, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Pepper Hill Nursing Center.A native of Tyrone, PA, Vila was a daughter of the late Frank and Grace Dobbs Rodgers.Survivors include daughters, Janice Hoffman (Steve), Aiken, SC, Jayne Dillon, Tyrone, PA; son, Don Dillon, Tyrone. PA.Funeral services will be held in Tyrone, PA with burial in...

Jeannette Howe Shoemaker

Jeannette Howe Shoemaker

Nov 7, 2017

AIKEN, SC – JEANNETTE HOWE SHOEMAKER, 61, beloved wife of Steven R. Shoemaker, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at her residence.      A native of Rochester, NY, Jeannette was a daughter of Carmen G. Howe and the late Elvin James Howe. She spent most her life in upstate New York prior to moving to Aiken in 2011. She was past...

Betty Foreman Prawdzik

Betty Foreman Prawdzik

Nov 6, 2017

NEW ELLENTON, SC – BETTY FOREMAN PRAWDZIK, 90, widow of Chester Joseph Prawdzik, Sr., died Monday, November 6, 2017 in University Hospital, Augusta, GA. A native of Oak Park, GA, Betty was a daughter of Dewitt and Belle Kirkland Foreman. She grew up in Mims, FL and Douglas, GA. She lived in New Ellenton since 1964 and was of the...