Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Theodore John Pearson, Jr.

Theodore John Pearson, Jr.

May 29, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Lt. Col. Theodore John "Ted" Pearson, Jr. US Army (Ret.), 89, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in his sleep after a life filled with family, travel and service.

Ted was born on October 7th, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Ted and Louise Pearson. He met Nina Patricia Helms and in March of 1958 the couple were...

David L. Twigg

David L. Twigg

May 27, 2024

David Lynn Twigg of Cedar Creek in Aiken, SC passed away on 5/28/2024 after a yearlong battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Born in Cumberland, MD on July 10, 1944, the youngest of three offspring of Arley Lester Twigg and Dorothy Evelyn (Ritter) Twigg. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, James Paul Twigg, his sister Dorothy Jane...

Eloise Landers Roberts

Eloise Landers Roberts

May 25, 2024

ELOISE LANDERS ROBERTS, 87, widow of Terrell G. Roberts, passed away Saturday evening, May 25, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers with her loving family by her side.

A native of Marshall, NC, Eloise was a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Kistler Landers.  She moved to Aiken in 1954 and was a homemaker.  Eloise and Terrell were charter members...

Charlene Campbell Felkel

Charlene Campbell Felkel

May 24, 2024

     Charlene Campbell Felkel, 70, of Aiken, passed away on Friday May 24, 2024, at her home.

     Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of Mrs. Billie Jo Acker Campbell and the late Charles G. Campbell.

     Charlene loved her family deeply and is survived by her husband John A. Felkel, Jr.; sons Preston Felkel (Mindy) of...

Barbara Allyson McCarthy

Barbara Allyson McCarthy

May 24, 2024

BARBARA ALLYSON McCARTHY, 62 went to dance and sing on the streets of heaven on Friday, May 24, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Her loss was completely unexpected and her family, friends and co-workers are profoundly saddened.

A native of Aiken County, Allyson was born in 1962 in Aiken County to the late Douglas Rudolph McCarthy and...

Harriet McCartney Duke

Harriet McCartney Duke

May 23, 2024

Harriet McCartney Duke, who loved art, the French language, and any kind of soft ice cream cone, passed away May 23. She was 89. 

 Harriet was born Harriet Ann Richey on April 24, 1935, in Springfield, Mass., the daughter of Robert and Margaret Richey. She grew up in Longmeadow, Mass., attended McDuffie School for Girls and then her beloved Wellesley College,...

Michael Gleaton

Michael Gleaton

May 23, 2024

MICHAEL W. GLEATON, 63, beloved husband of Cindy Snipes Gleaton, passed away Thursday evening, May 23, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Orangeburg, SC, Mike was a son of the late Euley Gleaton, Jr. and Louise Huggins Gleaton.   He was a lifelong resident of Aiken County and retired as a maintenance contractor at Bridgestone.  Mike...

Dorothy Billmyer Nicewarner

Dorothy Billmyer Nicewarner

May 23, 2024

Dorothy "Dottie" Billmyer Nicewarner was born May 18, 1940, in Martinsburg, West Virginia. She was the loving wife of 63 years to Lyle L. “Joe” Nicewarner. She went home to her heavenly family on May 23, 2024, at her home in Aiken, South Carolina.

Born the daughter of Robert Lee Billmyer and Lillian Hilliard Billmyer, she was the last living member...

Jenara Quintana

Jenara Quintana

May 21, 2024

Trenton – Mrs. Jenara Quintana, 68, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Jenara was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Antonio and Elisa Nieves Quintana.  She had been a resident of Aiken since 1998, and worked in the senior care industry.  She was a member of the Pentecost of Christ Church.

Jenara is survived by her sisters, Ana...

Margaret "Peggy" DeRossi Holley

Margaret "Peggy" DeRossi Holley

May 20, 2024

Aiken –Margaret “Peggy” DeRossi Holley, 86, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024.Peggy was born in Saratoga Springs, NY, daughter of the late Mario Joseph DeRossi and Nannie Rand Lightner . She attended Wesleyan University and the University of Miami.  Peggy lived life to the fullest and loved fiercely. Her fiery sense of humor brought joy to everyone around her.  She cherished...

John Alfred Killion, Jr.

John Alfred Killion, Jr.

May 19, 2024

JOHN ALFRED KILLION, JR., 85, beloved husband of Martha Hornaday Killion, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 19, 2024 in his home.

A native of Petersburg, IN, John was a son of the late John A., Sr., and Aileen Killion.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  John worked as a start-up engineer and procedure writer, having had a successful...

Donna Lee Donley

Donna Lee Donley

May 19, 2024

DONNA LEE DONLEY, 87, beloved wife of Donald Wayne Donley, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 in her home.

Donna was born in 1936 to Eleanor and Clifford Taylor.  She attended the School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, PA graduating as a registered nurse.  Her career included working as a surgical nurse at Lee Hospital in Johnston, PA; working as a private...

Horace Hamby III

Horace Hamby III

May 17, 2024

     HORACE “BUD” HAMBY III, 83, husband of the late Margaret Ogilvie Hamby, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     A native of Calhoun, TN, Horace was a son of the late Horace, Jr., and Eleanore Greene Hamby.  He was educated in Athens, TN schools.  After graduating high school, Horace lived with his parents...

Ruth T. Golding

Ruth T. Golding

May 17, 2024

RUTH T. GOLDING, 73, beloved wife of Ronald A. Golding, passed away suddenly Friday, May 17, 2024 in her home.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Ruth was a daughter of the late Rufus B. and Erluth Johnson Turner.  She was a teacher’s aide and retired from Aiken County Public School District.  She was a loving wife, mother and...

Brooks Brown

Brooks Brown

May 17, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Brooks Reid Brown, 73, died unexpectedly at her home in Kalmia Landing in Aiken on May 17, 2024

Brooks Reid Brown was born in Maricopa County, Arizona on January 9, 1951, to Alston Law Brown and Jean (Jorgensen) Brown who were stationed at Williams Air Force Base where Al was attending Jet Fighter Training as a career officer...

Benny D. Matlock

Benny D. Matlock

May 12, 2024

BENNY D. MATLOCK, 78, beloved husband of Reta Martin Matlock, passed away Sunday morning, May 12, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers surrounded by his loving family.

Born on September 30, 1945 in Tahlequah, OK, Benny was a son of the late Elmer D. and Catherine Gaylor Matlock.  He moved to Aiken County in the early 1950’s where he remained for...

Lillian Stearns Kinner

Lillian Stearns Kinner

May 10, 2024

LILLIAN STEARNS KINNER, 90, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 in The Hills of Cumberland Village with her loving family by her side.

A native of Elmira, NY, Lillian was a daughter of the late Floyd and Lillian Kennedy Stearns.  She lived most of her life in Elmira and retired as operational manager of Welles Supply.  She spent the last 10...

Colleen Kight Morris

Colleen Kight Morris

May 10, 2024

Colleen Morris, 82, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family Friday, May 10, 2024, after years of declining health.

She was the daughter of the late Harry Gordon Kight and Eva Elizabeth (Reardon) Kight. Colleen was predeceased by her brother, Kenneth Gordon Kight, her sister Brenda Kay (Kight) English, her niece Meredith English, and her beloved...

Nancy Farmer Livengood

Nancy Farmer Livengood

May 9, 2024

Nancy Farmer Livengood, aged 82, passed away Thursday evening, May 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Nancy, originally from Nickelsville, VA, was the loving wife of the late James Roy Livengood, Sr., and the cherished daughter of Garth and Lily Mae Mitchell Farmer. She retired as a cosmetologist in Tennessee four decades ago, and after many years traveling as the wife...

Ronald Keith Ergle

Ronald Keith Ergle

May 8, 2024

RONALD KEITH ERGLE, 65, passed away Wednesday morning, May 8, 2024 in Piedmont Augusta Hospital with his loving family by his side following a short illness .

A lifelong resident of Aiken County, Ron was a son of the late Albert George Ergle and Tymexcina Beeco Ford.  He grew up in Jackson and graduated from Aiken High School.  He retired from...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Theodore John Pearson, Jr.

Theodore John Pearson, Jr.

May 29, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Lt. Col. Theodore John "Ted" Pearson, Jr. US Army (Ret.), 89, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in his sleep after a life filled with family, travel and service.

Ted was born on October 7th, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Ted and Louise Pearson. He met Nina Patricia Helms and in March of 1958 the couple were...

David L. Twigg

David L. Twigg

May 27, 2024

David Lynn Twigg of Cedar Creek in Aiken, SC passed away on 5/28/2024 after a yearlong battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Born in Cumberland, MD on July 10, 1944, the youngest of three offspring of Arley Lester Twigg and Dorothy Evelyn (Ritter) Twigg. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, James Paul Twigg, his sister Dorothy Jane...

Eloise Landers Roberts

Eloise Landers Roberts

May 25, 2024

ELOISE LANDERS ROBERTS, 87, widow of Terrell G. Roberts, passed away Saturday evening, May 25, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers with her loving family by her side.

A native of Marshall, NC, Eloise was a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Kistler Landers.  She moved to Aiken in 1954 and was a homemaker.  Eloise and Terrell were charter members...

Charlene Campbell Felkel

Charlene Campbell Felkel

May 24, 2024

     Charlene Campbell Felkel, 70, of Aiken, passed away on Friday May 24, 2024, at her home.

     Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of Mrs. Billie Jo Acker Campbell and the late Charles G. Campbell.

     Charlene loved her family deeply and is survived by her husband John A. Felkel, Jr.; sons Preston Felkel (Mindy) of...

Barbara Allyson McCarthy

Barbara Allyson McCarthy

May 24, 2024

BARBARA ALLYSON McCARTHY, 62 went to dance and sing on the streets of heaven on Friday, May 24, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Her loss was completely unexpected and her family, friends and co-workers are profoundly saddened.

A native of Aiken County, Allyson was born in 1962 in Aiken County to the late Douglas Rudolph McCarthy and...

Harriet McCartney Duke

Harriet McCartney Duke

May 23, 2024

Harriet McCartney Duke, who loved art, the French language, and any kind of soft ice cream cone, passed away May 23. She was 89. 

 Harriet was born Harriet Ann Richey on April 24, 1935, in Springfield, Mass., the daughter of Robert and Margaret Richey. She grew up in Longmeadow, Mass., attended McDuffie School for Girls and then her beloved Wellesley College,...

Michael Gleaton

Michael Gleaton

May 23, 2024

MICHAEL W. GLEATON, 63, beloved husband of Cindy Snipes Gleaton, passed away Thursday evening, May 23, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Orangeburg, SC, Mike was a son of the late Euley Gleaton, Jr. and Louise Huggins Gleaton.   He was a lifelong resident of Aiken County and retired as a maintenance contractor at Bridgestone.  Mike...

Dorothy Billmyer Nicewarner

Dorothy Billmyer Nicewarner

May 23, 2024

Dorothy "Dottie" Billmyer Nicewarner was born May 18, 1940, in Martinsburg, West Virginia. She was the loving wife of 63 years to Lyle L. “Joe” Nicewarner. She went home to her heavenly family on May 23, 2024, at her home in Aiken, South Carolina.

Born the daughter of Robert Lee Billmyer and Lillian Hilliard Billmyer, she was the last living member...

Jenara Quintana

Jenara Quintana

May 21, 2024

Trenton – Mrs. Jenara Quintana, 68, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Jenara was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Antonio and Elisa Nieves Quintana.  She had been a resident of Aiken since 1998, and worked in the senior care industry.  She was a member of the Pentecost of Christ Church.

Jenara is survived by her sisters, Ana...

Margaret "Peggy" DeRossi Holley

Margaret "Peggy" DeRossi Holley

May 20, 2024

Aiken –Margaret “Peggy” DeRossi Holley, 86, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024.Peggy was born in Saratoga Springs, NY, daughter of the late Mario Joseph DeRossi and Nannie Rand Lightner . She attended Wesleyan University and the University of Miami.  Peggy lived life to the fullest and loved fiercely. Her fiery sense of humor brought joy to everyone around her.  She cherished...

John Alfred Killion, Jr.

John Alfred Killion, Jr.

May 19, 2024

JOHN ALFRED KILLION, JR., 85, beloved husband of Martha Hornaday Killion, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 19, 2024 in his home.

A native of Petersburg, IN, John was a son of the late John A., Sr., and Aileen Killion.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  John worked as a start-up engineer and procedure writer, having had a successful...

Donna Lee Donley

Donna Lee Donley

May 19, 2024

DONNA LEE DONLEY, 87, beloved wife of Donald Wayne Donley, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 in her home.

Donna was born in 1936 to Eleanor and Clifford Taylor.  She attended the School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, PA graduating as a registered nurse.  Her career included working as a surgical nurse at Lee Hospital in Johnston, PA; working as a private...

Horace Hamby III

Horace Hamby III

May 17, 2024

     HORACE “BUD” HAMBY III, 83, husband of the late Margaret Ogilvie Hamby, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     A native of Calhoun, TN, Horace was a son of the late Horace, Jr., and Eleanore Greene Hamby.  He was educated in Athens, TN schools.  After graduating high school, Horace lived with his parents...

Ruth T. Golding

Ruth T. Golding

May 17, 2024

RUTH T. GOLDING, 73, beloved wife of Ronald A. Golding, passed away suddenly Friday, May 17, 2024 in her home.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Ruth was a daughter of the late Rufus B. and Erluth Johnson Turner.  She was a teacher’s aide and retired from Aiken County Public School District.  She was a loving wife, mother and...

Brooks Brown

Brooks Brown

May 17, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Brooks Reid Brown, 73, died unexpectedly at her home in Kalmia Landing in Aiken on May 17, 2024

Brooks Reid Brown was born in Maricopa County, Arizona on January 9, 1951, to Alston Law Brown and Jean (Jorgensen) Brown who were stationed at Williams Air Force Base where Al was attending Jet Fighter Training as a career officer...

Benny D. Matlock

Benny D. Matlock

May 12, 2024

BENNY D. MATLOCK, 78, beloved husband of Reta Martin Matlock, passed away Sunday morning, May 12, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers surrounded by his loving family.

Born on September 30, 1945 in Tahlequah, OK, Benny was a son of the late Elmer D. and Catherine Gaylor Matlock.  He moved to Aiken County in the early 1950’s where he remained for...

Lillian Stearns Kinner

Lillian Stearns Kinner

May 10, 2024

LILLIAN STEARNS KINNER, 90, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 in The Hills of Cumberland Village with her loving family by her side.

A native of Elmira, NY, Lillian was a daughter of the late Floyd and Lillian Kennedy Stearns.  She lived most of her life in Elmira and retired as operational manager of Welles Supply.  She spent the last 10...

Colleen Kight Morris

Colleen Kight Morris

May 10, 2024

Colleen Morris, 82, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family Friday, May 10, 2024, after years of declining health.

She was the daughter of the late Harry Gordon Kight and Eva Elizabeth (Reardon) Kight. Colleen was predeceased by her brother, Kenneth Gordon Kight, her sister Brenda Kay (Kight) English, her niece Meredith English, and her beloved...

Nancy Farmer Livengood

Nancy Farmer Livengood

May 9, 2024

Nancy Farmer Livengood, aged 82, passed away Thursday evening, May 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Nancy, originally from Nickelsville, VA, was the loving wife of the late James Roy Livengood, Sr., and the cherished daughter of Garth and Lily Mae Mitchell Farmer. She retired as a cosmetologist in Tennessee four decades ago, and after many years traveling as the wife...

Ronald Keith Ergle

Ronald Keith Ergle

May 8, 2024

RONALD KEITH ERGLE, 65, passed away Wednesday morning, May 8, 2024 in Piedmont Augusta Hospital with his loving family by his side following a short illness .

A lifelong resident of Aiken County, Ron was a son of the late Albert George Ergle and Tymexcina Beeco Ford.  He grew up in Jackson and graduated from Aiken High School.  He retired from...