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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Joanne C. Ropp

Joanne C. Ropp

Jul 21, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Joanne C. Ropp, 78, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023.

Joanne was born in Detroit, MI in 1944 to the late Guy and Janet Ropp, Jr. She attended Grosse Pointe High School and graduated in the year 1962.

Joanne's professional pursuits were as diverse as they were impressive. She began her career as a model and...

Richard J. Marchewka

Richard J. Marchewka

Jul 18, 2023

 

     Richard “Rich” Joyal Marchewka, 77, beloved husband of 55 years of Christine Marchewka, died July 18, 2023 of a Cardiac Arrest after a back surgery and brief illness.

    Born in St. Paul, MN, he was the son of Lawrence Marchewka and Virginia Michalski Marchewka.  He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Dana Marchewka. Rich...

Philip Roy Singley

Philip Roy Singley

Jul 18, 2023

 

Philip Roy Singley, 75, beloved husband of Rebecca Giron Singley, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia.

A native of Newberry, SC, Phil was a son of the late Augustus and Geraldine Longshore Singley.  He had a successful career as an engineer with Bechtel Corporation working in Arizona and Pennsylvania before moving to...

Marion "Gregg" Brown

Marion "Gregg" Brown

Jul 18, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Marion "Gregg" Brown, 78, beloved husband of Donna Griffin Brown, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

Funeral arrangements will be private.

SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

 

Anthony Joseph "Tony" Barnette

Anthony Joseph "Tony" Barnette

Jul 17, 2023

 

ANTHONY JOSEPH “TONY” BARNETTE 68, beloved husband of Markeita Harris Barnette, passed away suddenly, Monday, July 17, 2023 in the Edgefield County Healthcare.

A native of Cheylan, WV, Tony was a son of the late Bill and Sara Counts Barnette.  He graduated from East Bank High School where he was an All-State Baseball player.  He pitched a no hitter...

Evelyn B. Miano

Evelyn B. Miano

Jul 17, 2023

     Evelyn B. Miano, 73, beloved wife of Phillip J. Miano, passed away on Monday morning, July 17 at her home, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

     She is preceded in death by her parents, Joel and Eula Mae Baughman; daughter, Elizabeth Antoinette Miano; brother, Denzel Baughman (Hazel); and sister, Pearlie Herron.

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Frank Tyler Johnson

Frank Tyler Johnson

Jul 15, 2023

Mr. Frank Tyler Johnson, 60, entered into rest July 15, 2023. The youngest son of the late Frank Allen and Peggie Tyler Johnson, he was born and raised in Aiken though recently resided in Couchton, South Carolina. 

To know Frank was to love him. His infectious laugh, warm, loving and caring personality are unmatched by most. Frank fiercely loved his...

Terence "Terry" Stephen Buyers

Terence "Terry" Stephen Buyers

Jul 14, 2023

N. Augusta, SC – Terence “Terry” Stephen Buyers, 71, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

Terry was born in Cleveland, OH, the son of the late Gene and Dorothy Ripich Buyers. He briefly served in the US Navy, attended the University of Arizona, and went on to become a jack-of-all-trades working as a mechanic. He was a...

Robert Paul Davis

Robert Paul Davis

Jul 14, 2023

 

ROBERT PAUL DAVIS, 84, beloved husband of Sandra Shore Davis, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Worcester, MA, Robert was a son of the late Paul J. and Louise Chabot Davis.  His family moved to Miami, FL when he was a young boy where he lived most of his life until...

Larry Lee Sapp

Larry Lee Sapp

Jul 13, 2023

 

LARRY LEE SAPP, 75, beloved husband of Lucia Roderick Sapp, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Louisiana, MO, Larry was a son of the late Robert Lee and Dorothy Cliff Sapp.  He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Army.  He was a retired letter carrier...

Duncan Michael Courtney

Duncan Michael Courtney

Jul 12, 2023

 

DUNCAN MICHAEL COURTNEY, 63, passed away Wednesday evening, July 12, 2023 in Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Duncan was a son of the late Gordon H. and Dorothy Rebecca Weeks Courtney, Sr.  He had been a resident of Tri-Development since 2003 and was a member of Aiken’s First Baptist Church.  He loved...

Judith Ross Dunaway

Judith Ross Dunaway

Jul 12, 2023

Aiken – Mrs. Judith “Judy” Ross Dunaway, 79, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Judy is survived by her husband of 46 years, David F. Dunaway; son, Stephen (Chrissy) Dunaway, (Smithton, IL); daughters, Kelly (Mikhail) Movshina, Aiken, SC; Christine Dunaway, (O’Fallon, IL); Tara (Kurt) Ligos, Long Valley, NJ; Emily...

Malcolm C. Miller

Malcolm C. Miller

Jul 10, 2023

 

MALCOLM CHARLES MILLER, 79, beloved husband of Mary Clark Miller, passed away Monday evening, July 10, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Kokomo, IN, Malcolm was a son of the late Benjamin Charles and Betty Jean Stone Miller.  He lived most of his life in Indiana.  As a young man he trained and...

Larry J. Coker

Larry J. Coker

Jul 10, 2023

 

     LARRY JAMES COKER, 72, beloved husband of Jo-Ellyn D’Andrea Coker, passed away on Monday night, July 10 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

     A native of Darlington, SC, Larry was a son of the late L. J. and Dolly James Brown Coker.  He grew up in Darlington, SC and graduated from St. John’s High School, where...

Frances Woodward Coons

Frances Woodward Coons

Jul 7, 2023

 

FRANCES WOODWARD COONS, 84, widow of Johnie G. Coons, suddenly passed away Friday afternoon, July 7, 2023 while working in her garden.

Born in Augusta, GA, Frances was a daughter of the late Hasting and Almena Preacher Woodward, Sr.  Her family moved to Aiken when she was 5 years old, where she remained for the rest of her life. ...

John Burt Koehler

John Burt Koehler

Jul 4, 2023

 

JOHN BURT KOEHLER, 85, beloved husband of Martha Dudley Koehler, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Huntington, WV, John was a son of the late Paul Louis and Margaret Burt Koehler.  He was a graduate of Marshall University and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order.  John worked in rail...

Katherine Diane Lamer

Katherine Diane Lamer

Jul 4, 2023

 

Katherine Diane Lamer, 58, beloved wife of Wayne D. Lamer, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Plattsburg, NY, Katherine was a daughter of the late Cecil Raborn and Helen Forester Hickey.  She was an administrative assistant in the Aiken office of SCDHHS.  She was an active member of Living Hope Fellowship Church.

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Kenneth R. Littler

Kenneth R. Littler

Jul 4, 2023

  Kenneth Ray Littler beloved husband, dad, son, brother and friend passed from this world to the next Tuesday, July 4, 2023.  He will be forever missed.     Kenneth Ray Littler was an Army Veteran who served his country proudly for 16 years. After leaving the Army with a disability he successfully built a career in his lifelong passion of IT....

William Tharpe

William Tharpe

Jul 2, 2023

 

WILLIAM THARPE, 80, beloved husband of Marilyn G. Edwards Tharpe, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, July 2, 2023 at his home.

A native of Wrightsville, GA, William was a son of the late William Cecil and Mary Sybil Kitchens Tharpe.  He moved to Aiken in 1964 and went to work at Owens Corning Fiberglass.  He retired in 1998 after...

Lynda Chapman Bloch

Lynda Chapman Bloch

Jun 29, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Lynda Chapman Bloch, born June 5, 1950 in Lexington, Virginia passed peacefully away to her new life on June 29, 2023 in Aiken, South Carolina. She was greeted there by her loving parents, Elmer and Gladys Chapman, her older brother, Richard Meador, a nephew, Linwood Chapman, a niece, Penny Chapman, her first husband, Stephen Wessel, her step-father,...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Joanne C. Ropp

Joanne C. Ropp

Jul 21, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Joanne C. Ropp, 78, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023.

Joanne was born in Detroit, MI in 1944 to the late Guy and Janet Ropp, Jr. She attended Grosse Pointe High School and graduated in the year 1962.

Joanne's professional pursuits were as diverse as they were impressive. She began her career as a model and...

Richard J. Marchewka

Richard J. Marchewka

Jul 18, 2023

 

     Richard “Rich” Joyal Marchewka, 77, beloved husband of 55 years of Christine Marchewka, died July 18, 2023 of a Cardiac Arrest after a back surgery and brief illness.

    Born in St. Paul, MN, he was the son of Lawrence Marchewka and Virginia Michalski Marchewka.  He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Dana Marchewka. Rich...

Philip Roy Singley

Philip Roy Singley

Jul 18, 2023

 

Philip Roy Singley, 75, beloved husband of Rebecca Giron Singley, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia.

A native of Newberry, SC, Phil was a son of the late Augustus and Geraldine Longshore Singley.  He had a successful career as an engineer with Bechtel Corporation working in Arizona and Pennsylvania before moving to...

Marion "Gregg" Brown

Marion "Gregg" Brown

Jul 18, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Marion "Gregg" Brown, 78, beloved husband of Donna Griffin Brown, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

Funeral arrangements will be private.

SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

 

Anthony Joseph "Tony" Barnette

Anthony Joseph "Tony" Barnette

Jul 17, 2023

 

ANTHONY JOSEPH “TONY” BARNETTE 68, beloved husband of Markeita Harris Barnette, passed away suddenly, Monday, July 17, 2023 in the Edgefield County Healthcare.

A native of Cheylan, WV, Tony was a son of the late Bill and Sara Counts Barnette.  He graduated from East Bank High School where he was an All-State Baseball player.  He pitched a no hitter...

Evelyn B. Miano

Evelyn B. Miano

Jul 17, 2023

     Evelyn B. Miano, 73, beloved wife of Phillip J. Miano, passed away on Monday morning, July 17 at her home, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

     She is preceded in death by her parents, Joel and Eula Mae Baughman; daughter, Elizabeth Antoinette Miano; brother, Denzel Baughman (Hazel); and sister, Pearlie Herron.

    ...

Frank Tyler Johnson

Frank Tyler Johnson

Jul 15, 2023

Mr. Frank Tyler Johnson, 60, entered into rest July 15, 2023. The youngest son of the late Frank Allen and Peggie Tyler Johnson, he was born and raised in Aiken though recently resided in Couchton, South Carolina. 

To know Frank was to love him. His infectious laugh, warm, loving and caring personality are unmatched by most. Frank fiercely loved his...

Terence "Terry" Stephen Buyers

Terence "Terry" Stephen Buyers

Jul 14, 2023

N. Augusta, SC – Terence “Terry” Stephen Buyers, 71, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

Terry was born in Cleveland, OH, the son of the late Gene and Dorothy Ripich Buyers. He briefly served in the US Navy, attended the University of Arizona, and went on to become a jack-of-all-trades working as a mechanic. He was a...

Robert Paul Davis

Robert Paul Davis

Jul 14, 2023

 

ROBERT PAUL DAVIS, 84, beloved husband of Sandra Shore Davis, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Worcester, MA, Robert was a son of the late Paul J. and Louise Chabot Davis.  His family moved to Miami, FL when he was a young boy where he lived most of his life until...

Larry Lee Sapp

Larry Lee Sapp

Jul 13, 2023

 

LARRY LEE SAPP, 75, beloved husband of Lucia Roderick Sapp, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Louisiana, MO, Larry was a son of the late Robert Lee and Dorothy Cliff Sapp.  He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Army.  He was a retired letter carrier...

Duncan Michael Courtney

Duncan Michael Courtney

Jul 12, 2023

 

DUNCAN MICHAEL COURTNEY, 63, passed away Wednesday evening, July 12, 2023 in Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Duncan was a son of the late Gordon H. and Dorothy Rebecca Weeks Courtney, Sr.  He had been a resident of Tri-Development since 2003 and was a member of Aiken’s First Baptist Church.  He loved...

Judith Ross Dunaway

Judith Ross Dunaway

Jul 12, 2023

Aiken – Mrs. Judith “Judy” Ross Dunaway, 79, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Judy is survived by her husband of 46 years, David F. Dunaway; son, Stephen (Chrissy) Dunaway, (Smithton, IL); daughters, Kelly (Mikhail) Movshina, Aiken, SC; Christine Dunaway, (O’Fallon, IL); Tara (Kurt) Ligos, Long Valley, NJ; Emily...

Malcolm C. Miller

Malcolm C. Miller

Jul 10, 2023

 

MALCOLM CHARLES MILLER, 79, beloved husband of Mary Clark Miller, passed away Monday evening, July 10, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Kokomo, IN, Malcolm was a son of the late Benjamin Charles and Betty Jean Stone Miller.  He lived most of his life in Indiana.  As a young man he trained and...

Larry J. Coker

Larry J. Coker

Jul 10, 2023

 

     LARRY JAMES COKER, 72, beloved husband of Jo-Ellyn D’Andrea Coker, passed away on Monday night, July 10 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

     A native of Darlington, SC, Larry was a son of the late L. J. and Dolly James Brown Coker.  He grew up in Darlington, SC and graduated from St. John’s High School, where...

Frances Woodward Coons

Frances Woodward Coons

Jul 7, 2023

 

FRANCES WOODWARD COONS, 84, widow of Johnie G. Coons, suddenly passed away Friday afternoon, July 7, 2023 while working in her garden.

Born in Augusta, GA, Frances was a daughter of the late Hasting and Almena Preacher Woodward, Sr.  Her family moved to Aiken when she was 5 years old, where she remained for the rest of her life. ...

John Burt Koehler

John Burt Koehler

Jul 4, 2023

 

JOHN BURT KOEHLER, 85, beloved husband of Martha Dudley Koehler, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Huntington, WV, John was a son of the late Paul Louis and Margaret Burt Koehler.  He was a graduate of Marshall University and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order.  John worked in rail...

Katherine Diane Lamer

Katherine Diane Lamer

Jul 4, 2023

 

Katherine Diane Lamer, 58, beloved wife of Wayne D. Lamer, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Plattsburg, NY, Katherine was a daughter of the late Cecil Raborn and Helen Forester Hickey.  She was an administrative assistant in the Aiken office of SCDHHS.  She was an active member of Living Hope Fellowship Church.

...

Kenneth R. Littler

Kenneth R. Littler

Jul 4, 2023

  Kenneth Ray Littler beloved husband, dad, son, brother and friend passed from this world to the next Tuesday, July 4, 2023.  He will be forever missed.     Kenneth Ray Littler was an Army Veteran who served his country proudly for 16 years. After leaving the Army with a disability he successfully built a career in his lifelong passion of IT....

William Tharpe

William Tharpe

Jul 2, 2023

 

WILLIAM THARPE, 80, beloved husband of Marilyn G. Edwards Tharpe, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, July 2, 2023 at his home.

A native of Wrightsville, GA, William was a son of the late William Cecil and Mary Sybil Kitchens Tharpe.  He moved to Aiken in 1964 and went to work at Owens Corning Fiberglass.  He retired in 1998 after...

Lynda Chapman Bloch

Lynda Chapman Bloch

Jun 29, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Lynda Chapman Bloch, born June 5, 1950 in Lexington, Virginia passed peacefully away to her new life on June 29, 2023 in Aiken, South Carolina. She was greeted there by her loving parents, Elmer and Gladys Chapman, her older brother, Richard Meador, a nephew, Linwood Chapman, a niece, Penny Chapman, her first husband, Stephen Wessel, her step-father,...

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