Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Clifton Martin Eisele, Jr.

Clifton Martin Eisele, Jr.

Dec 14, 2016

AIKEN, SC - CLIFTON MARTIN EISELE, JR., 93, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Harbor Chase of Aiken. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Dr. John Wesley Tucker

Dr. John Wesley Tucker

Dec 14, 2016

AIKEN – Dr. John Wesley Tucker Sr., 79, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 surrounded by his family.   Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Saturday, December 17, 2016 with the Rev. Dr. Timothy McClendon officiating. The family will receive friends in Ward Hall following the service. Interment will be private. Honorary pallbearers...

Howard Cicero Etheridge

Howard Cicero Etheridge

Dec 14, 2016

Howard Cicero Etheridge went home to be with his Lord on December 14, 2016.  He was born on the last day of August, 1926, in Palmyra, North Carolina, a small farming community near Oak City.   His parents were Cicero Lee (“C.L.”) Etheridge and Annie Henrietta Hyman Etheridge.  Howard had two older sisters – Annie Bell and Patty Gray – and...

Evelyn Trunick McDanel

Evelyn Trunick McDanel

Dec 13, 2016

AIKEN – Mrs. Evelyn Trunick McDanel, 89, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. McDanel was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Thomas Edward and Idella Wallace Trunick. She worked in banking as a teller and had been a resident of Aiken for the last fifteen years. Mrs. McDanel was of Presbyterian faith. She is survived...

Reba Hawkins Weisner

Reba Hawkins Weisner

Dec 12, 2016

Aiken, SC – Reba Hawkins Weisner, 85, of Aiken, died December 12, 2016 in Aiken Regional Hospital. Born in Prosperity, South Carolina, August 12, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George I. and Rilla Epting Hawkins. She was a graduate of Prosperity High School and attended Newberry College. She was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church...

Ann Maupin Thomasson

Ann Maupin Thomasson

Dec 12, 2016

AIKEN – Mrs. Ann Virginia Maupin Thomasson, 81, died Monday, December 12, 2016. The funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM Thursday, December, 15, 2016 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church with the Reverend Grant Wiseman officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will then receive friends in the Stevenson-McClelland Building. Mrs. Thomasson was born in Waynesboro,...

Glenn Edward Nordeen, Sr.

Glenn Edward Nordeen, Sr.

Dec 11, 2016

NEW ELLENTON, SC – GLENN EDWARD NORDEEN, SR., 73, went to heaven on Sunday, December 11, 2016. A native of New Ellenton, SC, Glenn was a son of the late John T. and Alice Love Nordeen. He was a graduate of Aiken High School Class of 1961 and loved playing football for the Aiken Hornets. Glenn was a retired pipefitter and...

Lillian T. Heath

Lillian T. Heath

Dec 11, 2016

AIKEN, SC – LILLIAN T. “MAE” HEATH entered into rest on December 11, 2016 at 74 years of age. She was born on August 21, 1942 in Lynchburg, SC to the late J.A. and Grace Tomlinson. Mrs. Heath retired in 2002 as an elementary school teacher with 28 years of service. Mrs. Heath loved her church, Talatha Baptist Church, and...

Faith Kettyle

Faith Kettyle

Dec 11, 2016

AIKEN, SC – FAITH C. KETTYLE, 77, widow of David Kettyle, died Sunday, December 11, 2016 at her residence. A native of Staten Island, NY, Faith was a daughter of the late John and Helen McGoughran Clifford. She grew up on Staten Island, later moved to Myrtle Beach and settled in Aiken in 2006. Faith was a member of St....

John David Schilb II

John David Schilb II

Dec 10, 2016

AIKEN, SC – JOHN DAVID SCHILB II, 33, died suddenly, Saturday, December 10, 2016 at his residence. A native of Clearwater, FL, John was a son of Robert John Schilb and Maureen Anne Bernard. He moved to Aiken in 1985 where he grew up and graduated from South Aiken High School and attended Aiken Technical College. He was a former...

Joshua Ian Orander

Joshua Ian Orander

Dec 10, 2016

AIKEN, SC – JOSHUA IAN ORANDER, 31, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 10, 2016. A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Josh was a son of Kevin P. Orander, Sr., and Lori Page Thomas.  He was a production operator at E-Z-Go in Augusta.  He was a talented musician, compassionate and family oriented.  He loved making others...

Robert "Bob" Eugene Scott

Robert "Bob" Eugene Scott

Dec 9, 2016

AIKEN - Mr. Robert Eugene "Bob" Scott, 85, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016. Mr. Scott was born in Southard, OK to the late Lemuel Edward and Lola Beatrice Looney Scott. After graduating high school, Mr. Scott attended the University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK where he majored in Analytical Chemistry. He spent his career working in product development and sales...

Virginia Alois Shelton Dunkelbarger

Virginia Alois Shelton Dunkelbarger

Dec 2, 2016

Aiken - Virginia Alois Shelton Dunkelbarger, 89, died December 2, 2016. She was born in Williamson, WV to the late Acree Hale and Imal Riley Shelton. A long time realtor and developer in Aiken, she was a past President of the Aiken Board of Realtors, and Realtor of the Year. Mrs. Dunkelbarger was instrumental in the building and development of...

Marie C. Kurtz

Marie C. Kurtz

Dec 1, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Marie Kurtz, 91 of Aiken, SC passed away at home on Thursday December 1, 2016. She is survived by her children Charles, Diane, Pamela, Gary and Linda, grandchildren and great-grand children. As she requested, the family is not having a service in Aiken,SC. Any interested parties can make a bequest to the Alzheimers Assocation. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS...

Genevieve L. Fugate

Genevieve L. Fugate

Dec 1, 2016

AIKEN, SC - GENEVIEVE L. FUGATE, 98, died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at her daughter's residence in Aiken. She has been conveyed to Laughlin Funeral Home in Pittsburgh, PA for funeral services and interment. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Betty Jane Dupee

Betty Jane Dupee

Nov 27, 2016

AIKEN, SC – BETTY JANE DUPEE, 92, beloved mother of Don Dupee, died Sunday, November 27, 2016 in Athens, GA. A native of Columbia, AL, Betty was a daughter of the late George Ward Williams and Ninner C. Ethridge Williams. She graduated from Troy State Teachers College prior to moving to Panama City, FL to become a teacher in the...

Dare Moore

Dare Moore

Nov 27, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Merrill Dare Moore passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, November 27th, 2016, surrounded by family. He was 91 years old. Born in Chester County, PA, he was the son of Helen Paschall Moore and Dr. Lawrence Clayton Moore. He graduated from high school in West Chester, PA, where he was active in the V-12 program....

Ora Mae Allen

Ora Mae Allen

Nov 26, 2016

AIKEN, SC – ORA MAE ALLEN, 84, widow of Luther E. Allen, Jr., died Saturday, November 26, 2016 at her residence. A native of Horry County, SC, Ora was a daughter of the late Robert and Sally Hardwick Johnson.  As a young adult, she worked as a secretary for the FBI in Washington, DC, where she met her future husband. ...

Dorothy Lindholm

Dorothy Lindholm

Nov 25, 2016

AIKEN, SC - DOROTHY LINDHOLM, 95, died Friday, November 25, 2016 at her daughter, Stephanie Goad's residence in Aiken. No local services are planned. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Terry Martin

Terry Martin

Nov 24, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Terry Martin, 63, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. Graveside funeral services with military honors will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Historic Bethany Cemetery with Brother Holt officiating. Pallbearers will be Jerome McPherson, Chris Hartless, Tommy Hoodless, Glenn Williams, Brian Baynham and Thomas Hatcher....

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Clifton Martin Eisele, Jr.

Clifton Martin Eisele, Jr.

Dec 14, 2016

AIKEN, SC - CLIFTON MARTIN EISELE, JR., 93, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Harbor Chase of Aiken. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Dr. John Wesley Tucker

Dr. John Wesley Tucker

Dec 14, 2016

AIKEN – Dr. John Wesley Tucker Sr., 79, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 surrounded by his family.   Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Saturday, December 17, 2016 with the Rev. Dr. Timothy McClendon officiating. The family will receive friends in Ward Hall following the service. Interment will be private. Honorary pallbearers...

Howard Cicero Etheridge

Howard Cicero Etheridge

Dec 14, 2016

Howard Cicero Etheridge went home to be with his Lord on December 14, 2016.  He was born on the last day of August, 1926, in Palmyra, North Carolina, a small farming community near Oak City.   His parents were Cicero Lee (“C.L.”) Etheridge and Annie Henrietta Hyman Etheridge.  Howard had two older sisters – Annie Bell and Patty Gray – and...

Evelyn Trunick McDanel

Evelyn Trunick McDanel

Dec 13, 2016

AIKEN – Mrs. Evelyn Trunick McDanel, 89, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. McDanel was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Thomas Edward and Idella Wallace Trunick. She worked in banking as a teller and had been a resident of Aiken for the last fifteen years. Mrs. McDanel was of Presbyterian faith. She is survived...

Reba Hawkins Weisner

Reba Hawkins Weisner

Dec 12, 2016

Aiken, SC – Reba Hawkins Weisner, 85, of Aiken, died December 12, 2016 in Aiken Regional Hospital. Born in Prosperity, South Carolina, August 12, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George I. and Rilla Epting Hawkins. She was a graduate of Prosperity High School and attended Newberry College. She was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church...

Ann Maupin Thomasson

Ann Maupin Thomasson

Dec 12, 2016

AIKEN – Mrs. Ann Virginia Maupin Thomasson, 81, died Monday, December 12, 2016. The funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM Thursday, December, 15, 2016 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church with the Reverend Grant Wiseman officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will then receive friends in the Stevenson-McClelland Building. Mrs. Thomasson was born in Waynesboro,...

Glenn Edward Nordeen, Sr.

Glenn Edward Nordeen, Sr.

Dec 11, 2016

NEW ELLENTON, SC – GLENN EDWARD NORDEEN, SR., 73, went to heaven on Sunday, December 11, 2016. A native of New Ellenton, SC, Glenn was a son of the late John T. and Alice Love Nordeen. He was a graduate of Aiken High School Class of 1961 and loved playing football for the Aiken Hornets. Glenn was a retired pipefitter and...

Lillian T. Heath

Lillian T. Heath

Dec 11, 2016

AIKEN, SC – LILLIAN T. “MAE” HEATH entered into rest on December 11, 2016 at 74 years of age. She was born on August 21, 1942 in Lynchburg, SC to the late J.A. and Grace Tomlinson. Mrs. Heath retired in 2002 as an elementary school teacher with 28 years of service. Mrs. Heath loved her church, Talatha Baptist Church, and...

Faith Kettyle

Faith Kettyle

Dec 11, 2016

AIKEN, SC – FAITH C. KETTYLE, 77, widow of David Kettyle, died Sunday, December 11, 2016 at her residence. A native of Staten Island, NY, Faith was a daughter of the late John and Helen McGoughran Clifford. She grew up on Staten Island, later moved to Myrtle Beach and settled in Aiken in 2006. Faith was a member of St....

John David Schilb II

John David Schilb II

Dec 10, 2016

AIKEN, SC – JOHN DAVID SCHILB II, 33, died suddenly, Saturday, December 10, 2016 at his residence. A native of Clearwater, FL, John was a son of Robert John Schilb and Maureen Anne Bernard. He moved to Aiken in 1985 where he grew up and graduated from South Aiken High School and attended Aiken Technical College. He was a former...

Joshua Ian Orander

Joshua Ian Orander

Dec 10, 2016

AIKEN, SC – JOSHUA IAN ORANDER, 31, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 10, 2016. A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Josh was a son of Kevin P. Orander, Sr., and Lori Page Thomas.  He was a production operator at E-Z-Go in Augusta.  He was a talented musician, compassionate and family oriented.  He loved making others...

Robert "Bob" Eugene Scott

Robert "Bob" Eugene Scott

Dec 9, 2016

AIKEN - Mr. Robert Eugene "Bob" Scott, 85, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016. Mr. Scott was born in Southard, OK to the late Lemuel Edward and Lola Beatrice Looney Scott. After graduating high school, Mr. Scott attended the University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK where he majored in Analytical Chemistry. He spent his career working in product development and sales...

Virginia Alois Shelton Dunkelbarger

Virginia Alois Shelton Dunkelbarger

Dec 2, 2016

Aiken - Virginia Alois Shelton Dunkelbarger, 89, died December 2, 2016. She was born in Williamson, WV to the late Acree Hale and Imal Riley Shelton. A long time realtor and developer in Aiken, she was a past President of the Aiken Board of Realtors, and Realtor of the Year. Mrs. Dunkelbarger was instrumental in the building and development of...

Marie C. Kurtz

Marie C. Kurtz

Dec 1, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Marie Kurtz, 91 of Aiken, SC passed away at home on Thursday December 1, 2016. She is survived by her children Charles, Diane, Pamela, Gary and Linda, grandchildren and great-grand children. As she requested, the family is not having a service in Aiken,SC. Any interested parties can make a bequest to the Alzheimers Assocation. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS...

Genevieve L. Fugate

Genevieve L. Fugate

Dec 1, 2016

AIKEN, SC - GENEVIEVE L. FUGATE, 98, died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at her daughter's residence in Aiken. She has been conveyed to Laughlin Funeral Home in Pittsburgh, PA for funeral services and interment. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Betty Jane Dupee

Betty Jane Dupee

Nov 27, 2016

AIKEN, SC – BETTY JANE DUPEE, 92, beloved mother of Don Dupee, died Sunday, November 27, 2016 in Athens, GA. A native of Columbia, AL, Betty was a daughter of the late George Ward Williams and Ninner C. Ethridge Williams. She graduated from Troy State Teachers College prior to moving to Panama City, FL to become a teacher in the...

Dare Moore

Dare Moore

Nov 27, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Merrill Dare Moore passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, November 27th, 2016, surrounded by family. He was 91 years old. Born in Chester County, PA, he was the son of Helen Paschall Moore and Dr. Lawrence Clayton Moore. He graduated from high school in West Chester, PA, where he was active in the V-12 program....

Ora Mae Allen

Ora Mae Allen

Nov 26, 2016

AIKEN, SC – ORA MAE ALLEN, 84, widow of Luther E. Allen, Jr., died Saturday, November 26, 2016 at her residence. A native of Horry County, SC, Ora was a daughter of the late Robert and Sally Hardwick Johnson.  As a young adult, she worked as a secretary for the FBI in Washington, DC, where she met her future husband. ...

Dorothy Lindholm

Dorothy Lindholm

Nov 25, 2016

AIKEN, SC - DOROTHY LINDHOLM, 95, died Friday, November 25, 2016 at her daughter, Stephanie Goad's residence in Aiken. No local services are planned. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Terry Martin

Terry Martin

Nov 24, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Terry Martin, 63, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. Graveside funeral services with military honors will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Historic Bethany Cemetery with Brother Holt officiating. Pallbearers will be Jerome McPherson, Chris Hartless, Tommy Hoodless, Glenn Williams, Brian Baynham and Thomas Hatcher....