Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Jed Charles Alexander
Sep 23, 2017
AIKEN – Mr. Jed Charles Alexander, Jr., 91, beloved husband of Penelope “Penny” Alexander, died Saturday, September 23, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, October 5, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Dr. Brian Coulter officiating, followed by US Navy honors. The family will then receive friends in the church fellowship hall. Mr....
Joseph Allen Horne, Jr.
Sep 21, 2017
AIKEN, SC - Retired Air Force Major Joseph Allen Horne, Jr., 92, passed away on September 21, 2017. Born September 11, 1925, in Winston Salem, N.C., he was the son of Joseph A. Horne, Sr. and Margaret Speas Horne. Joe was a graduate of The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega...
Laura Taylor Ware Hicks
Sep 18, 2017
Isle of Palms, SC – Mrs. Laura Taylor Ware Hicks, 87, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017, at her IOP residence where she lived when not at her primary residence in Aiken. Born in Aiken, Mrs. Hicks was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Bertie Shellhouse Taylor. She retired as a customer service manager with Southern Bell Telephone...
Paul Verbrick
Sep 18, 2017
AIKEN, SC – VINCENT PAUL VERBRICK, 86, husband of the late Barbara O. Verbrick, died Monday, September 18, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Menasha, WI, Paul was a son of the late Norbert F. and Dorothy Peterson Verbrick. He was the owner of Verbrick’s Texaco in Menasha prior to moving to Aiken in 1986. He was...
Amy R. Ray
Sep 17, 2017
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Alma "Amy" Ruble Ray, 85, beloved wife of Willie Winfred Ray, was called home to the Lord at her residence on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Amy was born in Winston-Salem, NC on November 25, 1931, to the late Samuel Leroy Ruble and Millicent Genevieve Ruble. She has called Aiken her home since 1952, accompanied by her...
Rick Davidson
Sep 15, 2017
AIKEN, SC – Mr. Rick Davidson, 62, died Friday, September 15, 2017. Rick was born in Sioux City, Iowa to Joyce Kivlighn Davidson and the late Norman Davidson. He worked in contract administration. He is survived by his loving wife, Cindie Davidson; two sons, Michael (Rachel) Davidson, Salt Lake City, UT, Brandon (Brittany) Davidson, Denver, CO; grandchildren, Seth Davidson, Cole...
Alexandra Maria Ritter
Sep 14, 2017
AIKEN, SC – ALEXANDRA MARIA RITTER, died Thursday, September 14, 2017 on her 91st birthday. A native of Berlin, Germany, Alexandra was a daughter of the late Felix and Wanda Engele. Her family immigrated to New York City in 1937. She graduated from Marshall University and moved to Cincinnati, OH. She taught English as a second language to immigrants, and,...
Helene Anne Fitch
Sep 14, 2017
AIKEN, SC – HELENE ANNE FITCH, 71, died Thursday, September 14, 2017 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA. Survived by her husband, son and two grandchildren, Helene "X-treme" was an accomplished softball player, veteran bowler, exquisite tap dancer and did extensive work at both Edgefield and Aiken community theatres both on and behind the stage. She was a woman who didn’t...
Doris Colleen Greene
Sep 11, 2017
Aiken, SC - Doris Colleen Greene, 83, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family on September 11, 2017. She was born in Taylorsville, NC on September 19, 1933. Colleen was predeceased by her husband L.C. Greene Jr.; mother, Blanche Warren and father John Harvey Matheson; sisters, Sue Perry, Helen Jackson and Joyce Starvakas; grandchildren, Tracey Jones and...
Lucille V. Pearson
Sep 9, 2017
AIKEN, SC - Family and friends are celebrating the life of Aiken resident Lucille V. Pearson, who passed away Saturday at the age of 93. She was an avid golfer and formerly a member of Houndslake Country Club in Aiken and the Silver Dollar Golf & Trap Club in Odessa, FL. But what Lucille’s family will remember most fondly is her...
Mildred Hallman Key
Sep 8, 2017
NEW ELLENTON, SC - Mildred Hallman Key, 97 daughter of John & Thelma Friday Hallman received God’s final blessing when He called her home September 8, 2017. Mildred (aka Granny) was born in Graniteville, but resided in New Ellenton all of her adult life. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ollie M. Key, son, John M....
Sandra A. Herrick
Sep 3, 2017
AIKEN, SC – SANDRA ANTLEY HERRICK, 75, died Sunday, September 3, 2017 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers following a sudden illness. A native of Orangeburg, SC, Sandra was a daughter of the late Elvin Liston and Lois Baltzeger Antley. She lived most of her life in Aiken. She taught school at St. Angela Academy and retired as a guidance counselor...
Curtis "LeRoy" Mitchell
Sep 2, 2017
AIKEN – Mr. Curtis “LeRoy” Mitchell, 59, beloved husband of Donna Wilson Mitchell for 39 years, died Saturday, September 2, 2017 at his residence. A son of the late Curtis Green and Ophilia Barton Mitchell, LeRoy was a lifelong resident of Aiken County, and spent most of his life driving for G. L. Williams Trucking. In addition to his wife,...
Yvonne L. Swanson
Sep 2, 2017
AIKEN – Mrs. Yvonne Louise Kenyon Swanson, 80, beloved wife of Gordon (Gordy) Swanson, died peacefully Saturday, September 2, 2017 at her residence. Yvonne was born in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Glenn R. and Helen M. Yaunke Kenyon. She graduated from Phillips High School in Wisconsin and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from University of...
Earl Martin
Aug 30, 2017
NEW ELLENTON, SC – EARL MARTIN, 89, husband of the late Bettye Banks Martin, died Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his residence.A native of Springville, AL, Earl was a son of the late James Benjamin and Rose Zanna Simmons Martin, Sr. He served in the United States Marines during World War II. Earl moved to Aiken County in 1953 to...
Sophie Christopher Gregory
Aug 26, 2017
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Sophie Christopher Gregory, 103, entered into eternal rest Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Lexington Medical Center. Born May 9, 1914, in Savannah, GA, her family moved shortly thereafter to Mytilene, Greece. Returning to Savannah in 1920, she graduated from Chatham County public schools. In 1936, she married Euthymios Athan Gregory and they settled in Aiken. In 1984,...
Loretta Frazier
Aug 24, 2017
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Loretta Jean Cauley Frazier, 48, beloved wife of Randy Frazier, passed away August 24, 2017.A native of Aiken, SC. Loretta was the daughter of the Norma Jean Dubose Cook and the late Maurice Cauley. She was a loving wife and a devoted mother, daughter and grandmother. She loved to travel and go shopping. She was a...
Amy Taylor
Aug 23, 2017
Amy Corazza Lance Taylor, 98, of Aiken, SC died peacefully on Wednesday August 23rd in North Augusta, SC of complications from a stroke. She lived a long life filled with joy and challenge and the love of so many near and far. She was strong and brave and, above all, loving and giving and kind to family, adopted family, friends...
Jane Gentry Clemons
Aug 16, 2017
AIKEN, SC – JANE GENTRY CLEMONS, 79, beloved wife of Walter L. Clemons, died Wednesday morning, August 16, 2017 at Anchor Rehab and Health. A native of New York, Jane was a daughter of the late Harry and Mary Dudley Thomas. She was a retired home health aide. She and her second husband, the late Wayne Gentry moved to Jackson,...
James Randall "Randy" Weeks
Aug 16, 2017
AIKEN, SC - Mr. James Randall "Randy" Weeks, Jr., 66, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at his home. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Clear Water Branch Baptist Church with The Rev. Mike Catoe officiating. Interment will be held in the church cemetery following the service. The family will receive friends at the church...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Jed Charles Alexander
Sep 23, 2017
AIKEN – Mr. Jed Charles Alexander, Jr., 91, beloved husband of Penelope “Penny” Alexander, died Saturday, September 23, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, October 5, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Dr. Brian Coulter officiating, followed by US Navy honors. The family will then receive friends in the church fellowship hall. Mr....
Joseph Allen Horne, Jr.
Sep 21, 2017
AIKEN, SC - Retired Air Force Major Joseph Allen Horne, Jr., 92, passed away on September 21, 2017. Born September 11, 1925, in Winston Salem, N.C., he was the son of Joseph A. Horne, Sr. and Margaret Speas Horne. Joe was a graduate of The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega...
Laura Taylor Ware Hicks
Sep 18, 2017
Isle of Palms, SC – Mrs. Laura Taylor Ware Hicks, 87, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017, at her IOP residence where she lived when not at her primary residence in Aiken. Born in Aiken, Mrs. Hicks was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Bertie Shellhouse Taylor. She retired as a customer service manager with Southern Bell Telephone...
Paul Verbrick
Sep 18, 2017
AIKEN, SC – VINCENT PAUL VERBRICK, 86, husband of the late Barbara O. Verbrick, died Monday, September 18, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Menasha, WI, Paul was a son of the late Norbert F. and Dorothy Peterson Verbrick. He was the owner of Verbrick’s Texaco in Menasha prior to moving to Aiken in 1986. He was...
Amy R. Ray
Sep 17, 2017
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Alma "Amy" Ruble Ray, 85, beloved wife of Willie Winfred Ray, was called home to the Lord at her residence on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Amy was born in Winston-Salem, NC on November 25, 1931, to the late Samuel Leroy Ruble and Millicent Genevieve Ruble. She has called Aiken her home since 1952, accompanied by her...
Rick Davidson
Sep 15, 2017
AIKEN, SC – Mr. Rick Davidson, 62, died Friday, September 15, 2017. Rick was born in Sioux City, Iowa to Joyce Kivlighn Davidson and the late Norman Davidson. He worked in contract administration. He is survived by his loving wife, Cindie Davidson; two sons, Michael (Rachel) Davidson, Salt Lake City, UT, Brandon (Brittany) Davidson, Denver, CO; grandchildren, Seth Davidson, Cole...
Alexandra Maria Ritter
Sep 14, 2017
AIKEN, SC – ALEXANDRA MARIA RITTER, died Thursday, September 14, 2017 on her 91st birthday. A native of Berlin, Germany, Alexandra was a daughter of the late Felix and Wanda Engele. Her family immigrated to New York City in 1937. She graduated from Marshall University and moved to Cincinnati, OH. She taught English as a second language to immigrants, and,...
Helene Anne Fitch
Sep 14, 2017
AIKEN, SC – HELENE ANNE FITCH, 71, died Thursday, September 14, 2017 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA. Survived by her husband, son and two grandchildren, Helene "X-treme" was an accomplished softball player, veteran bowler, exquisite tap dancer and did extensive work at both Edgefield and Aiken community theatres both on and behind the stage. She was a woman who didn’t...
Doris Colleen Greene
Sep 11, 2017
Aiken, SC - Doris Colleen Greene, 83, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family on September 11, 2017. She was born in Taylorsville, NC on September 19, 1933. Colleen was predeceased by her husband L.C. Greene Jr.; mother, Blanche Warren and father John Harvey Matheson; sisters, Sue Perry, Helen Jackson and Joyce Starvakas; grandchildren, Tracey Jones and...
Lucille V. Pearson
Sep 9, 2017
AIKEN, SC - Family and friends are celebrating the life of Aiken resident Lucille V. Pearson, who passed away Saturday at the age of 93. She was an avid golfer and formerly a member of Houndslake Country Club in Aiken and the Silver Dollar Golf & Trap Club in Odessa, FL. But what Lucille’s family will remember most fondly is her...
Mildred Hallman Key
Sep 8, 2017
NEW ELLENTON, SC - Mildred Hallman Key, 97 daughter of John & Thelma Friday Hallman received God’s final blessing when He called her home September 8, 2017. Mildred (aka Granny) was born in Graniteville, but resided in New Ellenton all of her adult life. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ollie M. Key, son, John M....
Sandra A. Herrick
Sep 3, 2017
AIKEN, SC – SANDRA ANTLEY HERRICK, 75, died Sunday, September 3, 2017 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers following a sudden illness. A native of Orangeburg, SC, Sandra was a daughter of the late Elvin Liston and Lois Baltzeger Antley. She lived most of her life in Aiken. She taught school at St. Angela Academy and retired as a guidance counselor...
Curtis "LeRoy" Mitchell
Sep 2, 2017
AIKEN – Mr. Curtis “LeRoy” Mitchell, 59, beloved husband of Donna Wilson Mitchell for 39 years, died Saturday, September 2, 2017 at his residence. A son of the late Curtis Green and Ophilia Barton Mitchell, LeRoy was a lifelong resident of Aiken County, and spent most of his life driving for G. L. Williams Trucking. In addition to his wife,...
Yvonne L. Swanson
Sep 2, 2017
AIKEN – Mrs. Yvonne Louise Kenyon Swanson, 80, beloved wife of Gordon (Gordy) Swanson, died peacefully Saturday, September 2, 2017 at her residence. Yvonne was born in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Glenn R. and Helen M. Yaunke Kenyon. She graduated from Phillips High School in Wisconsin and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from University of...
Earl Martin
Aug 30, 2017
NEW ELLENTON, SC – EARL MARTIN, 89, husband of the late Bettye Banks Martin, died Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his residence.A native of Springville, AL, Earl was a son of the late James Benjamin and Rose Zanna Simmons Martin, Sr. He served in the United States Marines during World War II. Earl moved to Aiken County in 1953 to...
Sophie Christopher Gregory
Aug 26, 2017
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Sophie Christopher Gregory, 103, entered into eternal rest Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Lexington Medical Center. Born May 9, 1914, in Savannah, GA, her family moved shortly thereafter to Mytilene, Greece. Returning to Savannah in 1920, she graduated from Chatham County public schools. In 1936, she married Euthymios Athan Gregory and they settled in Aiken. In 1984,...
Loretta Frazier
Aug 24, 2017
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Loretta Jean Cauley Frazier, 48, beloved wife of Randy Frazier, passed away August 24, 2017.A native of Aiken, SC. Loretta was the daughter of the Norma Jean Dubose Cook and the late Maurice Cauley. She was a loving wife and a devoted mother, daughter and grandmother. She loved to travel and go shopping. She was a...
Amy Taylor
Aug 23, 2017
Amy Corazza Lance Taylor, 98, of Aiken, SC died peacefully on Wednesday August 23rd in North Augusta, SC of complications from a stroke. She lived a long life filled with joy and challenge and the love of so many near and far. She was strong and brave and, above all, loving and giving and kind to family, adopted family, friends...
Jane Gentry Clemons
Aug 16, 2017
AIKEN, SC – JANE GENTRY CLEMONS, 79, beloved wife of Walter L. Clemons, died Wednesday morning, August 16, 2017 at Anchor Rehab and Health. A native of New York, Jane was a daughter of the late Harry and Mary Dudley Thomas. She was a retired home health aide. She and her second husband, the late Wayne Gentry moved to Jackson,...
James Randall "Randy" Weeks
Aug 16, 2017
AIKEN, SC - Mr. James Randall "Randy" Weeks, Jr., 66, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at his home. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Clear Water Branch Baptist Church with The Rev. Mike Catoe officiating. Interment will be held in the church cemetery following the service. The family will receive friends at the church...
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