Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Wade Martin Brodie

Wade Martin Brodie

Oct 3, 2016

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Wade Martin Brodie, 85, loving husband of Sissy Slayton Brodie, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, October 10, 2016 at Aiken’s First Baptist Church with the Reverend Dr. Fred W. Andrea III and the Reverend Dr. Douglas A. Slaughter officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Aiken Rotary Club....

Gail Odom

Gail Odom

Oct 2, 2016

AIKEN, SC – AMANDA GAIL ODOM, 68, died Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Augusta University Medical Center. Born in Darlington, SC, Gail was a daughter of the late Leon Richard and Hallie Gustava Kessinger Blackmon, Sr. She grew up in Barnwell County and lived in Aiken the last 30 years. Gail was the former office manager for Aiken Family Dental....

Guy Carlisle Heyl, Jr.

Guy Carlisle Heyl, Jr.

Sep 29, 2016

AIKEN - Guy Carlisle Heyl, Jr. was born on September 23, 1929, living to celebrate his 87th birthday surrounded by family and dear friends. He passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2016, ending his long struggle with cancer. Dr. Heyl will be remembered for his more than 30 years as an orthopedic surgeon in his practice, Aiken Orthopedics....

Joseph C. Duprey

Joseph C. Duprey

Sep 27, 2016

TRENTON - Mr. Joseph C. Duprey, loving husband of Yvonne L. Duprey, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016. The family of Joe Duprey cordially invites you to join in celebrating his life on October 4, 2016 from 6 pm - 7 pm at W.E. Parker Elementary School located at 41 Crest Road in Edgefield, SC. We request you bring your thoughts,...

Lois Jenkins Goforth

Lois Jenkins Goforth

Sep 24, 2016

AIKEN, SC – LOIS JENKINS GOFORTH, 96, widow of Charles Wesley Goforth, died Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Bethany Cemetery.      A native of Columbia, SC, Lois was a daughter of the late James Earle and Estelle McAteer Jenkins. She made Aiken her...

Joseph "Joe" Vernon Askew

Joseph "Joe" Vernon Askew

Sep 24, 2016

AIKEN – Mr. Joseph “Joe” Vernon Askew, 88, died Saturday, September 24, 2016. Mr. Askew leaves behind his beloved wife, Betty Hough Askew; a son, Mike Askew; grandchildren, Shayne (Kimberleen Fallaw) Askew, Monetta, SC; Heather Askew (Mike) McFadden of Charlotte, NC, great grandchildren, Colin Joseph McFadden and Meredith Christen McFadden and many extended family and close friends. Born and raised...

Dorothy A. Weisert

Dorothy A. Weisert

Sep 22, 2016

WILLISTON, SC – DOROTHY ANN WEISERT, 79, beloved wife of George V. Weisert, Sr, died Thursday, September 22, 2016 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA. Born in Wheeling, WV, Dorothy was a daughter of the late Anthony and Ida Smila.  She grew up and lived most her life in Euclid, OH before moving to Aiken County in 1985.  Dorothy was a...

Lillian Helen Kachelmus Symonds

Lillian Helen Kachelmus Symonds

Sep 21, 2016

AIKEN - Mrs. Lillian Helen Kachelmus Symonds, 87, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at her residence. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, October 1, 2016 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church Cemetery with the Rev. Grant Wiseman officiating. Mrs. Symonds was born in Wilmington, DE and moved to Aiken with her family in 1955, shortly after construction of...

The Rev. Dr. Raymond E. Crow

The Rev. Dr. Raymond E. Crow

Sep 20, 2016

AIKEN, SC - THE REV. DR. RAYMOND E. CROW, 94, beloved husband of Odessa Dalton Crow, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 20, 2016. A native of Chesnee, SC, Dr. Crow was a son of the late F. H. and Alma Dobbins Crow. He was a graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute and earned his Doctor of Theology...

Larry Gene Turner

Larry Gene Turner

Sep 20, 2016

AIKEN, SC – Larry Gene Turner, 73, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Mr. Turner was born in Kokomo, IN, son of the late Donald Turner and Ruth Edwards. He moved to the CSRA in 1984, where he began his career as an electrician. Through diligent work, continuing education, and the determination for which he was known, Larry retired as...

Joyce Ames English

Joyce Ames English

Sep 19, 2016

Aiken, SC - Joyce Ames English, 85, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016. Born in rural, north central Pennsylvania in August 1931, she was a farmer's daughter who never enjoyed feeding chickens, made friends easily, enjoyed all school activities, and graduated high school with twenty classmates in 1949. Joyce was fond of tall, dark men,...

John Andrew Cromer, Jr.

John Andrew Cromer, Jr.

Sep 18, 2016

John Andrew Cromer Jr., 89, died peacefully Sunday, September 18th, 2016 at Generations of Batesburg Assisted Living. He leaves his wife of 67 years, Irdell (Smith) Cromer; his daughter Charlene Heyward and spouse Henry Heyward; his son John Andrew (Andy) Cromer III; four grandchildren: John Andrew Cromer IV, Crystin Whinghter spouse Nathan, Justin Heyward spouse Mandy, Lauren Simmons spouse Jeremey;...

Kenneth B. Johnson

Kenneth B. Johnson

Sep 17, 2016

BLACKVILLE, SC – Mr. Kenneth Bruce Johnson, 65, died peacefully Saturday, September 17, 2016. Mr. Johnson is survived by his beloved wife, Jeanne Carey Johnson; daughter, Carey J Cook, Asheville, NC; and his ten, four-legged family members in Elko, SC. He also leaves behind his sister, Suellen Johnson and niece Julia Johnson, Ocean Beach, CA; and brother, Ben Richard Johnson...

Daniel Patrick Yon

Daniel Patrick Yon

Sep 17, 2016

AIKEN, SC – DANIEL PATRICK YON, 31, died Saturday, September 17, 2016 in Charleston, SC. A native of Aiken County, Daniel was a son of Roger Carrol Yon and Carolyn Williams Yon. He grew up in Perry and lived in Aiken and Charleston. He was a plumber. Survivors include his father Roger of Wagener, his mother, Carolyn, Prosperity, SC, brother,...

Vicki Heilig Dukes

Vicki Heilig Dukes

Sep 15, 2016

AIKEN, SC – VICKI HEILIG DUKES, 65, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Concord, NC, Vicki was a daughter of the late David Leon and Mamie Rae Lunsford Heilig. She grew up in Aiken and graduated from Aiken High School. Vicki retired from Westinghouse at the Savannah River Site. She was a devoted...

Edward Gerard Conan

Edward Gerard Conan

Sep 14, 2016

EDWARD GERARD CONAN, 78, beloved husband of Maryanne Conan, died Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Born in Syracuse, NY, Edward lived most of his life in Pompey and Fayetteville, NY until moving to Aiken, SC in 2002. He retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Central NY as Vice President of Corporate Services after a 38...

Edith Mae Whitley Propst

Edith Mae Whitley Propst

Sep 13, 2016

AIKEN – Mrs. Edith Mae Whitley Propst, 98, died Tuesday, September 13, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM Friday, September 16, 2016 in Pineview Memorial Park, North Augusta. The Reverend Dr. Fred W. Andrea, III will officiate. Mrs. Propst was born in Norfolk, VA, a daughter of the late Russell W. and Ruth Sikes Whitley. She...

Suzanne Tennant Boyer

Suzanne Tennant Boyer

Sep 10, 2016

AIKEN, SC – SUZANNE TENNANT BOYER, 79, beloved wife of Donald Blaine Boyer, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 10, 2016 at her residence. A native of Ironton, OH, Suzanne was a daughter of the late Millard “Bud” and Doris Spriggs Tennant.  She was a homemaker and a member of Aiken Christian Church.  Suzanne enjoyed many activities and took on new challenges throughout...

Gladys Vera Pleasant Kretzmeier

Gladys Vera Pleasant Kretzmeier

Sep 8, 2016

AIKEN - Mrs. Gladys Vera Pleasant Kretzmeier, 79, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016. Mrs. Kretzmeier was born in San Antonio, TX to the late Monroe and Gladys Cottingham Pleasant. She was a homemaker for her family. She is survived by her daughter, Paula (David) Dixon, Calhoun Falls, SC, son; Wayne Eldon Kretzmeier, Aiken, grandchildren; Jason Layfield, Kimberly Layfield, Amanda...

Carolyn Quinn Nichols

Carolyn Quinn Nichols

Sep 7, 2016

AIKEN - Carolyn Quinn Nichols passed away peacefully at her home in Aiken, SC, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Mrs. Nichols was born May 8, 1950, in Union, SC, the second daughter born to James Edward Quinn and Joyce Sizemore Quinn. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Curtis Nichols; daughter Jeannie Nichols...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Wade Martin Brodie

Wade Martin Brodie

Oct 3, 2016

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Wade Martin Brodie, 85, loving husband of Sissy Slayton Brodie, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, October 10, 2016 at Aiken’s First Baptist Church with the Reverend Dr. Fred W. Andrea III and the Reverend Dr. Douglas A. Slaughter officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Aiken Rotary Club....

Gail Odom

Gail Odom

Oct 2, 2016

AIKEN, SC – AMANDA GAIL ODOM, 68, died Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Augusta University Medical Center. Born in Darlington, SC, Gail was a daughter of the late Leon Richard and Hallie Gustava Kessinger Blackmon, Sr. She grew up in Barnwell County and lived in Aiken the last 30 years. Gail was the former office manager for Aiken Family Dental....

Guy Carlisle Heyl, Jr.

Guy Carlisle Heyl, Jr.

Sep 29, 2016

AIKEN - Guy Carlisle Heyl, Jr. was born on September 23, 1929, living to celebrate his 87th birthday surrounded by family and dear friends. He passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2016, ending his long struggle with cancer. Dr. Heyl will be remembered for his more than 30 years as an orthopedic surgeon in his practice, Aiken Orthopedics....

Joseph C. Duprey

Joseph C. Duprey

Sep 27, 2016

TRENTON - Mr. Joseph C. Duprey, loving husband of Yvonne L. Duprey, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016. The family of Joe Duprey cordially invites you to join in celebrating his life on October 4, 2016 from 6 pm - 7 pm at W.E. Parker Elementary School located at 41 Crest Road in Edgefield, SC. We request you bring your thoughts,...

Lois Jenkins Goforth

Lois Jenkins Goforth

Sep 24, 2016

AIKEN, SC – LOIS JENKINS GOFORTH, 96, widow of Charles Wesley Goforth, died Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Bethany Cemetery.      A native of Columbia, SC, Lois was a daughter of the late James Earle and Estelle McAteer Jenkins. She made Aiken her...

Joseph "Joe" Vernon Askew

Joseph "Joe" Vernon Askew

Sep 24, 2016

AIKEN – Mr. Joseph “Joe” Vernon Askew, 88, died Saturday, September 24, 2016. Mr. Askew leaves behind his beloved wife, Betty Hough Askew; a son, Mike Askew; grandchildren, Shayne (Kimberleen Fallaw) Askew, Monetta, SC; Heather Askew (Mike) McFadden of Charlotte, NC, great grandchildren, Colin Joseph McFadden and Meredith Christen McFadden and many extended family and close friends. Born and raised...

Dorothy A. Weisert

Dorothy A. Weisert

Sep 22, 2016

WILLISTON, SC – DOROTHY ANN WEISERT, 79, beloved wife of George V. Weisert, Sr, died Thursday, September 22, 2016 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA. Born in Wheeling, WV, Dorothy was a daughter of the late Anthony and Ida Smila.  She grew up and lived most her life in Euclid, OH before moving to Aiken County in 1985.  Dorothy was a...

Lillian Helen Kachelmus Symonds

Lillian Helen Kachelmus Symonds

Sep 21, 2016

AIKEN - Mrs. Lillian Helen Kachelmus Symonds, 87, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at her residence. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, October 1, 2016 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church Cemetery with the Rev. Grant Wiseman officiating. Mrs. Symonds was born in Wilmington, DE and moved to Aiken with her family in 1955, shortly after construction of...

The Rev. Dr. Raymond E. Crow

The Rev. Dr. Raymond E. Crow

Sep 20, 2016

AIKEN, SC - THE REV. DR. RAYMOND E. CROW, 94, beloved husband of Odessa Dalton Crow, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 20, 2016. A native of Chesnee, SC, Dr. Crow was a son of the late F. H. and Alma Dobbins Crow. He was a graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute and earned his Doctor of Theology...

Larry Gene Turner

Larry Gene Turner

Sep 20, 2016

AIKEN, SC – Larry Gene Turner, 73, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Mr. Turner was born in Kokomo, IN, son of the late Donald Turner and Ruth Edwards. He moved to the CSRA in 1984, where he began his career as an electrician. Through diligent work, continuing education, and the determination for which he was known, Larry retired as...

Joyce Ames English

Joyce Ames English

Sep 19, 2016

Aiken, SC - Joyce Ames English, 85, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016. Born in rural, north central Pennsylvania in August 1931, she was a farmer's daughter who never enjoyed feeding chickens, made friends easily, enjoyed all school activities, and graduated high school with twenty classmates in 1949. Joyce was fond of tall, dark men,...

John Andrew Cromer, Jr.

John Andrew Cromer, Jr.

Sep 18, 2016

John Andrew Cromer Jr., 89, died peacefully Sunday, September 18th, 2016 at Generations of Batesburg Assisted Living. He leaves his wife of 67 years, Irdell (Smith) Cromer; his daughter Charlene Heyward and spouse Henry Heyward; his son John Andrew (Andy) Cromer III; four grandchildren: John Andrew Cromer IV, Crystin Whinghter spouse Nathan, Justin Heyward spouse Mandy, Lauren Simmons spouse Jeremey;...

Kenneth B. Johnson

Kenneth B. Johnson

Sep 17, 2016

BLACKVILLE, SC – Mr. Kenneth Bruce Johnson, 65, died peacefully Saturday, September 17, 2016. Mr. Johnson is survived by his beloved wife, Jeanne Carey Johnson; daughter, Carey J Cook, Asheville, NC; and his ten, four-legged family members in Elko, SC. He also leaves behind his sister, Suellen Johnson and niece Julia Johnson, Ocean Beach, CA; and brother, Ben Richard Johnson...

Daniel Patrick Yon

Daniel Patrick Yon

Sep 17, 2016

AIKEN, SC – DANIEL PATRICK YON, 31, died Saturday, September 17, 2016 in Charleston, SC. A native of Aiken County, Daniel was a son of Roger Carrol Yon and Carolyn Williams Yon. He grew up in Perry and lived in Aiken and Charleston. He was a plumber. Survivors include his father Roger of Wagener, his mother, Carolyn, Prosperity, SC, brother,...

Vicki Heilig Dukes

Vicki Heilig Dukes

Sep 15, 2016

AIKEN, SC – VICKI HEILIG DUKES, 65, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Concord, NC, Vicki was a daughter of the late David Leon and Mamie Rae Lunsford Heilig. She grew up in Aiken and graduated from Aiken High School. Vicki retired from Westinghouse at the Savannah River Site. She was a devoted...

Edward Gerard Conan

Edward Gerard Conan

Sep 14, 2016

EDWARD GERARD CONAN, 78, beloved husband of Maryanne Conan, died Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Born in Syracuse, NY, Edward lived most of his life in Pompey and Fayetteville, NY until moving to Aiken, SC in 2002. He retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Central NY as Vice President of Corporate Services after a 38...

Edith Mae Whitley Propst

Edith Mae Whitley Propst

Sep 13, 2016

AIKEN – Mrs. Edith Mae Whitley Propst, 98, died Tuesday, September 13, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM Friday, September 16, 2016 in Pineview Memorial Park, North Augusta. The Reverend Dr. Fred W. Andrea, III will officiate. Mrs. Propst was born in Norfolk, VA, a daughter of the late Russell W. and Ruth Sikes Whitley. She...

Suzanne Tennant Boyer

Suzanne Tennant Boyer

Sep 10, 2016

AIKEN, SC – SUZANNE TENNANT BOYER, 79, beloved wife of Donald Blaine Boyer, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 10, 2016 at her residence. A native of Ironton, OH, Suzanne was a daughter of the late Millard “Bud” and Doris Spriggs Tennant.  She was a homemaker and a member of Aiken Christian Church.  Suzanne enjoyed many activities and took on new challenges throughout...

Gladys Vera Pleasant Kretzmeier

Gladys Vera Pleasant Kretzmeier

Sep 8, 2016

AIKEN - Mrs. Gladys Vera Pleasant Kretzmeier, 79, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016. Mrs. Kretzmeier was born in San Antonio, TX to the late Monroe and Gladys Cottingham Pleasant. She was a homemaker for her family. She is survived by her daughter, Paula (David) Dixon, Calhoun Falls, SC, son; Wayne Eldon Kretzmeier, Aiken, grandchildren; Jason Layfield, Kimberly Layfield, Amanda...

Carolyn Quinn Nichols

Carolyn Quinn Nichols

Sep 7, 2016

AIKEN - Carolyn Quinn Nichols passed away peacefully at her home in Aiken, SC, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Mrs. Nichols was born May 8, 1950, in Union, SC, the second daughter born to James Edward Quinn and Joyce Sizemore Quinn. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Curtis Nichols; daughter Jeannie Nichols...