Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

John Bryan Bradley, Sr.

John Bryan Bradley, Sr.

Feb 14, 2017

AIKEN, SC - John Bryan Bradley, Sr. beloved son, husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 at the age of 88 at Aiken Regional Hospital, in Aiken, South Carolina following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Mr. Bradley was born April 13, 1928 in Mound, Louisiana to Dr. George H. Bradley and Nancy McMurry Bradley. He...

Mary Catherine Cunning

Mary Catherine Cunning

Feb 14, 2017

Valentine’s Day 2017, Mary Catherine Cunning left this world to be reunited with her parents, John Joseph Sr. and Sarah McGlone Cunning and her sister, Sally Cunning Anaclerio.  Born May 20, 1935, she was the oldest of 5 children.  Known as Mary Catherine in her youth, she took the nickname Cathy during her college and career years and was known...

Earl Osborne Sizemore

Earl Osborne Sizemore

Feb 13, 2017

AIKEN – Mr. Earl Osborne Sizemore, 95, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at Pepperhill Nursing Center where he was well cared for over the last seven years. Mr. Sizemore was a lifelong resident of Aiken and a son of the late Fuller Sizemore and Bessie Hert Sizemore.  He was a tax assessor for the SC Employment Agency, and a member...

Raymond Hutto

Raymond Hutto

Feb 13, 2017

AIKEN - Raymond Arnold Hutto, 87, entered into eternal rest on February 13, 2017 at his residence.   Born in Neeses, SC to the late Arnold J. Hutto and Eunice Irene Hutto, he was a lifelong resident of Aiken, SC. Raymond Hutto was dedicated to his family and his community. He was well loved and respected by all that knew him.  He...

Ricky Pharr, Jr.

Ricky Pharr, Jr.

Feb 13, 2017

AIKEN, SC – RICHARD C. “RICKY” PHARR, Jr., 38, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at his residence.A native of Honolulu, HI, Ricky was a son of Diana Pizarroz Bouton and Richard C. Pharr, Sr. He moved to Aiken 12 years ago from Florida and was the owner and operator of Aiken Transmission Xchange.Survivors include his wife, Laura Pharr; his mother,...

Bonnie M. Alba

Bonnie M. Alba

Feb 12, 2017

AIKEN, SC - Bonnie Mae Alba, 72, beloved wife of SGM Vincent Lee Alba, USA (Ret), died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.   A native of Hanford, CA, Bonnie married her high school sweetheart, Vince, following him during a 26-year US Army career, domestic and overseas. During that time, she also embarked on a career...

James H. Craft, MD

James H. Craft, MD

Feb 11, 2017

AIKEN, SC -  James Hord Craft, M.D., 71, of Aiken, passed away peacefully at MUSC in Charleston, SC, on February 11, 2017, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born May 2, 1945, in Gaffney, SC, he was the second son of the late Ruth Elizabeth Hord of Kings Mountain, NC, and Willian McElveen Craft of North, SC. Jim grew...

COL Harry F. Wood, Jr., USAF, Ret.

COL Harry F. Wood, Jr., USAF, Ret.

Feb 11, 2017

AIKEN, SC - Colonel Harry Fowler Wood, Jr. USAF (ret.) passed away on February 11, 2017 due to complications of Parkinson's disease. Col. Wood was a graduate of Ricker College, ME and the Air Force Aviation Cadet Program. He was also a graduate of the National War College and Industrial College of the Air Force.  During his 27 1/2 year...

Mary Ann Flickinger

Mary Ann Flickinger

Feb 10, 2017

AIKEN - Mrs. Mary Ann Flickinger, 75, died Friday, February 10, 2017.  Funeral arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Billy Wayne Cope

Billy Wayne Cope

Feb 9, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Rev. Billy Wayne Cope, 53, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017. Billy was born in Chester, SC to the late William Monroe and Shirley Dean Bundy Cope. He preached in Lee Correctional Institute, taught Hebrew and served as a hospice minister. Billy will be remembered for his love of helping others. He is survived by a sister,...

Richard J. Nelson, Jr.

Richard J. Nelson, Jr.

Feb 9, 2017

Richard J. “Muggsy” Nelson, Jr. died peacefully on Thursday evening, February 9th, 2017 at age 90. Born in Anahuac, Texas on May 31st, 1926, he served in the Navy during WWII, then attended Sam Houston State Teachers College on a 3 sport scholarship & GI Bill. He went on to play semi-pro baseball before returning to work on the shipping...

Lillian W. Crumpler

Lillian W. Crumpler

Feb 8, 2017

AIKEN, SC – LILLIAN W. CRUMPLER, 85, widow of George M. Crumpler, Sr., died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.      A native of Columbia, SC, Lillian was a daughter of the late Willis and Anne Thomas Wright.  She lived in Aiken since 1951 and was a beloved mother and grandmother.  Lillian worked as a sales associate,...

Franklin Ray Beck

Franklin Ray Beck

Feb 7, 2017

WAGENER, SC - FRANKLIN RAY BECK, 79, beloved husband of Joyce Ann Young Beck, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017.A native of Surry County, NC, Franklin was a son of the late William and Pearl Cobbler Beck.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army and Air Force.  He retired from the citrus industry.Survivors, in addition to his wife,...

Harry Garland Brady

Harry Garland Brady

Feb 7, 2017

AIKEN - Mr. Harry Garland Brady, 84, passed from this earth into life everlasting on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Evelyn Walsh Brady of the home; sons Terry Leonard Brady (Joanne) of Lexington, SC and David Garland Brady of Hilton Head Island, SC; grandsons James Patrick Brady and Jackson Robert Brady...

Joan C. "Peggy" Smith

Joan C. "Peggy" Smith

Feb 6, 2017

AIKEN, SC - JOAN MARGARET COPLAND "PEG" SMITH, 78, widow of James Calvin Smith, entered into rest Monday, February 6, 2017 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA. A native of Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Peg was a daughter of the late Rev. Edward Bruce and Margaret Lochead Copland.  She was a homemaker and had made Aiken her home since 1971.  She was...

Ruth E. Robertson

Ruth E. Robertson

Feb 5, 2017

WARRENVILLE, SC – RUTH E. SIPEK ROBERTSON, 99, died Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Laurel Baye Healthcare of Williston. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Ruth was a daughter of the late John and Sophie Sipek.  She graduated from Girls Commercial in Brooklyn and Hofstra University on Long Island.  She worked for 30 years at Franklin National Bank and then 15...

Cynthia Marsh Counts

Cynthia Marsh Counts

Feb 3, 2017

AIKEN – Cynthia Marsh “Cindy” Counts, 56, loving wife of the late George Michael Counts, and beloved daughter in law of the late George Michael Counts, Sr., passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Cedar Creek Church, Banks Mill Campus, and the funeral...

Irdell Smith Cromer

Irdell Smith Cromer

Feb 3, 2017

Aiken – Mrs. Irdell Smith Cromer, wife of 67 years to the late John Andrew Cromer, Jr., died peacefully Friday, February 3rd, 2017 (0n her late husband’s birthday) at Generations of Batesburg Assisted Living. She leaves behind her daughter Charlene Heyward (Henry), her son John Andrew (Andy) Cromer III; four grandchildren: John Andrew Cromer IV, Crystin Whinghter (Nathan), Justin Heyward...

George Michael Counts, Jr.

George Michael Counts, Jr.

Feb 3, 2017

AIKEN – George Michael “Mike” Counts, Jr., 56, loving husband of the late Cynthia Marsh Counts, and beloved son of the late George Michael Counts, Sr., passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Cedar Creek Church, Banks Mill Campus, and the funeral service...

George Michael Counts, Sr.

George Michael Counts, Sr.

Feb 3, 2017

AIKEN – George Michael Counts, Sr., 81, loving husband of Lois Cromer Counts, beloved father of the late George Michael Counts, Jr., and beloved father in law of the late Cynthia Marsh Counts, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Cedar Creek Church,...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

John Bryan Bradley, Sr.

John Bryan Bradley, Sr.

Feb 14, 2017

AIKEN, SC - John Bryan Bradley, Sr. beloved son, husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 at the age of 88 at Aiken Regional Hospital, in Aiken, South Carolina following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Mr. Bradley was born April 13, 1928 in Mound, Louisiana to Dr. George H. Bradley and Nancy McMurry Bradley. He...

Mary Catherine Cunning

Mary Catherine Cunning

Feb 14, 2017

Valentine’s Day 2017, Mary Catherine Cunning left this world to be reunited with her parents, John Joseph Sr. and Sarah McGlone Cunning and her sister, Sally Cunning Anaclerio.  Born May 20, 1935, she was the oldest of 5 children.  Known as Mary Catherine in her youth, she took the nickname Cathy during her college and career years and was known...

Earl Osborne Sizemore

Earl Osborne Sizemore

Feb 13, 2017

AIKEN – Mr. Earl Osborne Sizemore, 95, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at Pepperhill Nursing Center where he was well cared for over the last seven years. Mr. Sizemore was a lifelong resident of Aiken and a son of the late Fuller Sizemore and Bessie Hert Sizemore.  He was a tax assessor for the SC Employment Agency, and a member...

Raymond Hutto

Raymond Hutto

Feb 13, 2017

AIKEN - Raymond Arnold Hutto, 87, entered into eternal rest on February 13, 2017 at his residence.   Born in Neeses, SC to the late Arnold J. Hutto and Eunice Irene Hutto, he was a lifelong resident of Aiken, SC. Raymond Hutto was dedicated to his family and his community. He was well loved and respected by all that knew him.  He...

Ricky Pharr, Jr.

Ricky Pharr, Jr.

Feb 13, 2017

AIKEN, SC – RICHARD C. “RICKY” PHARR, Jr., 38, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at his residence.A native of Honolulu, HI, Ricky was a son of Diana Pizarroz Bouton and Richard C. Pharr, Sr. He moved to Aiken 12 years ago from Florida and was the owner and operator of Aiken Transmission Xchange.Survivors include his wife, Laura Pharr; his mother,...

Bonnie M. Alba

Bonnie M. Alba

Feb 12, 2017

AIKEN, SC - Bonnie Mae Alba, 72, beloved wife of SGM Vincent Lee Alba, USA (Ret), died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.   A native of Hanford, CA, Bonnie married her high school sweetheart, Vince, following him during a 26-year US Army career, domestic and overseas. During that time, she also embarked on a career...

James H. Craft, MD

James H. Craft, MD

Feb 11, 2017

AIKEN, SC -  James Hord Craft, M.D., 71, of Aiken, passed away peacefully at MUSC in Charleston, SC, on February 11, 2017, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born May 2, 1945, in Gaffney, SC, he was the second son of the late Ruth Elizabeth Hord of Kings Mountain, NC, and Willian McElveen Craft of North, SC. Jim grew...

COL Harry F. Wood, Jr., USAF, Ret.

COL Harry F. Wood, Jr., USAF, Ret.

Feb 11, 2017

AIKEN, SC - Colonel Harry Fowler Wood, Jr. USAF (ret.) passed away on February 11, 2017 due to complications of Parkinson's disease. Col. Wood was a graduate of Ricker College, ME and the Air Force Aviation Cadet Program. He was also a graduate of the National War College and Industrial College of the Air Force.  During his 27 1/2 year...

Mary Ann Flickinger

Mary Ann Flickinger

Feb 10, 2017

AIKEN - Mrs. Mary Ann Flickinger, 75, died Friday, February 10, 2017.  Funeral arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Billy Wayne Cope

Billy Wayne Cope

Feb 9, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Rev. Billy Wayne Cope, 53, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017. Billy was born in Chester, SC to the late William Monroe and Shirley Dean Bundy Cope. He preached in Lee Correctional Institute, taught Hebrew and served as a hospice minister. Billy will be remembered for his love of helping others. He is survived by a sister,...

Richard J. Nelson, Jr.

Richard J. Nelson, Jr.

Feb 9, 2017

Richard J. “Muggsy” Nelson, Jr. died peacefully on Thursday evening, February 9th, 2017 at age 90. Born in Anahuac, Texas on May 31st, 1926, he served in the Navy during WWII, then attended Sam Houston State Teachers College on a 3 sport scholarship & GI Bill. He went on to play semi-pro baseball before returning to work on the shipping...

Lillian W. Crumpler

Lillian W. Crumpler

Feb 8, 2017

AIKEN, SC – LILLIAN W. CRUMPLER, 85, widow of George M. Crumpler, Sr., died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.      A native of Columbia, SC, Lillian was a daughter of the late Willis and Anne Thomas Wright.  She lived in Aiken since 1951 and was a beloved mother and grandmother.  Lillian worked as a sales associate,...

Franklin Ray Beck

Franklin Ray Beck

Feb 7, 2017

WAGENER, SC - FRANKLIN RAY BECK, 79, beloved husband of Joyce Ann Young Beck, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017.A native of Surry County, NC, Franklin was a son of the late William and Pearl Cobbler Beck.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army and Air Force.  He retired from the citrus industry.Survivors, in addition to his wife,...

Harry Garland Brady

Harry Garland Brady

Feb 7, 2017

AIKEN - Mr. Harry Garland Brady, 84, passed from this earth into life everlasting on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Evelyn Walsh Brady of the home; sons Terry Leonard Brady (Joanne) of Lexington, SC and David Garland Brady of Hilton Head Island, SC; grandsons James Patrick Brady and Jackson Robert Brady...

Joan C. "Peggy" Smith

Joan C. "Peggy" Smith

Feb 6, 2017

AIKEN, SC - JOAN MARGARET COPLAND "PEG" SMITH, 78, widow of James Calvin Smith, entered into rest Monday, February 6, 2017 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA. A native of Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Peg was a daughter of the late Rev. Edward Bruce and Margaret Lochead Copland.  She was a homemaker and had made Aiken her home since 1971.  She was...

Ruth E. Robertson

Ruth E. Robertson

Feb 5, 2017

WARRENVILLE, SC – RUTH E. SIPEK ROBERTSON, 99, died Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Laurel Baye Healthcare of Williston. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Ruth was a daughter of the late John and Sophie Sipek.  She graduated from Girls Commercial in Brooklyn and Hofstra University on Long Island.  She worked for 30 years at Franklin National Bank and then 15...

Cynthia Marsh Counts

Cynthia Marsh Counts

Feb 3, 2017

AIKEN – Cynthia Marsh “Cindy” Counts, 56, loving wife of the late George Michael Counts, and beloved daughter in law of the late George Michael Counts, Sr., passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Cedar Creek Church, Banks Mill Campus, and the funeral...

Irdell Smith Cromer

Irdell Smith Cromer

Feb 3, 2017

Aiken – Mrs. Irdell Smith Cromer, wife of 67 years to the late John Andrew Cromer, Jr., died peacefully Friday, February 3rd, 2017 (0n her late husband’s birthday) at Generations of Batesburg Assisted Living. She leaves behind her daughter Charlene Heyward (Henry), her son John Andrew (Andy) Cromer III; four grandchildren: John Andrew Cromer IV, Crystin Whinghter (Nathan), Justin Heyward...

George Michael Counts, Jr.

George Michael Counts, Jr.

Feb 3, 2017

AIKEN – George Michael “Mike” Counts, Jr., 56, loving husband of the late Cynthia Marsh Counts, and beloved son of the late George Michael Counts, Sr., passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Cedar Creek Church, Banks Mill Campus, and the funeral service...

George Michael Counts, Sr.

George Michael Counts, Sr.

Feb 3, 2017

AIKEN – George Michael Counts, Sr., 81, loving husband of Lois Cromer Counts, beloved father of the late George Michael Counts, Jr., and beloved father in law of the late Cynthia Marsh Counts, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Cedar Creek Church,...