Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Donald Lee Smathers

Donald Lee Smathers

Jan 20, 2012

AIKEN, SC -- DONALD LEE SMATHERS, 69, died Friday, January 20, 2012 at University Hospital in Augusta, GA.. A native of Spartanburg County, SC, Don was a son of the late Frank Edward and Ethel George Smathers. He was a veteran of the United States Army and had lived in Aiken for the last 35 years. He was the owner...

Kelly Frank Gilley

Kelly Frank Gilley

Jan 19, 2012

AIKEN - Mr. Kelly Frank Gilley, 76, died Thursday, January 19, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday in the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Cathy Cole officiating. Inurnment will follow in Bethany Cemetery with military honors. Mr. Gilley was born in Clinchport, VA, a son of the late Talmadge and Callie Kindle Gilley....

Betty A Toslosky

Betty A Toslosky

Jan 17, 2012

AIKEN, SC-- BETTY A. TOSLOSKY,84, entered into rest Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Born in Chester, PA, Mrs. Toslosky was the daughter of the late Jennings H. Blackiston and Alice L. Shropshire Blackiston. She was retired from Mental Healh School as a workshop counselor. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Frank D. Sharp

Frank D. Sharp

Jan 15, 2012

AIKEN - Mr. Frank Dale Sharp, Sr., 73, died Sunday, January 15, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday at Memorial Baptist Church with the Reverend Charles Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens with military honors. Pallbearers will be O.W. Ray, Tom Tyler, Bill Thompson, David Willing, Clyde Willing and Ralph Moseley. Honorary pallbearers...

William Austin Allen

William Austin Allen

Jan 13, 2012

AIKEN, SC --AUSTIN ALLEN,15, entered into rest January 13, 2012. He was born in Gainesville, GA and a resident of Aiken, SC for fourteen years. He was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church. He was a South Aiken High School student and a member of Junior ROTC. He was a member of St. Andrews Society, Aiken Co. Pony...

William "Mr. Bill" Henry McAuliffe

William "Mr. Bill" Henry McAuliffe

Jan 9, 2012

AIKEN - Mr. Bill- William H. McAuliffe, 97, entered into rest Monday, January 9, 2012 in Aiken, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by Katherine, his wife of 66 years; his mother, father, brother John McAuliffe and sister, Mary Saltzman. He is survived by his brother's children John McAuliffe and Nancy Miller of Cleveland, Ohio and sister's son Tim...

Christine Caprell

Christine Caprell

Jan 8, 2012

AIKEN, SC -- CHRISTINE GUNTER CAPRELL, 86. beloved wife of N. L. Caprell, entered the Church Triumphant Sunday, January 8, 2012. A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Mrs. Caprell was a daughter of the late Elliott Bee and Camilla Kennedy Gunter. She was a lifelong member of St. John's United Methodist Church and was a long-time member of the...

Damon Irby Wright

Damon Irby Wright

Jan 7, 2012

Aiken, SC - Damon Irby Wright passed away on January 7, 2012. Irby was born on October 2, 1939, in Cheraw, South Carolina, son of William Troy Wright and Pauline Little Wright. The family moved to Camden where Irby graduated from high school. He attended Clemson University where he was very active in the Tiger band program, becoming student director...

Billy Kissiah

Billy Kissiah

Jan 7, 2012

AIKEN, SC -- BILLY KISSIAH, 83, died Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Chesterfield County, SC, Mr. Kissiah was a son of the late Marion Joseph and Susie Gainey Kissiah. He moved to Aiken in 1954 from Jefferson, SC. He owned Kissiah Furniture & Appliance since 1954. Mr. Kissiah was first married to the...

Walter Riddick

Walter Riddick

Jan 5, 2012

AIKEN - Mr. Walter Eure Riddick, Sr., died on January 4, 2011 at his residence at the age of 85. Funeral services will be held at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church on Sunday, January 8, 2:00 p.m. The Reverends Grant Wiseman and Joseph Whitehurst will perform the burial service. Interment will be in St Thaddeus Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Christopher Leo Kaney

Christopher Leo Kaney

Jan 5, 2012

AIKEN, SC -- CHRISTOPHER L. KANEY, 56, beloved husband of Katherine Guinn Kaney, died suddenly, Thursday, January 5, 2011. A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Chris was a son of the late Michael D. and Blanche Thompson Kaney. He was an electrical design engineer with Applied Control Technology. Chris was a loving husband, father and brother. He enjoyed playing...

Eula Mae Underwood Sharp

Eula Mae Underwood Sharp

Jan 5, 2012

AIKEN - Eula Mae Underwood Sharp of Marlinton, West Virginia, died January 5, 2012 at the home of her daughter Rachel, in Aiken, South Carolina after several years of declining health. Born March 17, 1931 in Greenbrier County, WV, she was the daughter of Delmar Guy Underwood and Mary Emily North Underwood. She was married to Austin McCoy Sharp on...

Walter C. Whittle, Jr.

Walter C. Whittle, Jr.

Jan 5, 2012

AIKEN - Mr. Walter C. Whittle, Jr., 78, died Thursday, January 5, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 PM Sunday in the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Brancie Stephens and the Reverend Charlie Kelly officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Wesley Overstreet, Charles Jones, Roland Gochicoa, Mike Whittle, Charlie Kelly, Glen...

Charlotte Bowen Wakefield

Charlotte Bowen Wakefield

Jan 4, 2012

AIKEN, SC – Charlotte Bowen Wakefield, 95, widow of John B. Wakefield, Jr., died Wednesday January 04, 2012 at her residence. Born in Abbeville County, SC, Mrs. Wakefield was the daughter of the late Robert Burts and Nora Gertrude Murdock Bowen. She had lived in Aiken since the late 1950’s, and was retired from the Aiken County Health Department. She...

William "Bill" Bryan Cool

William "Bill" Bryan Cool

Jan 4, 2012

AIKEN - Mr. William Bryan "Bill" Cool, 67, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 10 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church with the Reverend Joseph Whitehurst officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will then receive friends in the Stevenson-McClelland building. Honorary pallbearers will be Brad Kuhn, Carl...

Helen Bankston Murphy

Helen Bankston Murphy

Jan 1, 2012

AIKEN - Mrs. Helen Bankston Murphy, 85, died Sunday, January 1, 2012. Mrs. Murphy was born in Morton, MS, a daughter of the late Charles and Josie Moon Bankston. She had been a resident of Aiken for over 40 years. Mrs. Murphy was a devoted member of Charles Wesley United Methodist Church, member of the United Methodist Women, a member...

John Sanchez Castillo, Jr.

John Sanchez Castillo, Jr.

Dec 30, 2011

AIKEN, SC - Mr. John S. Castillo, Jr., 83, died December 30, 2012. Mr. Castillo was born in Detroit, MI, a son of the late John Castillo, Sr. and Jean Elizabeth Moffett Castillo. He left the United States at an early age and grew up in Scotland until the age of 21. He returned to the U.S. and was drafted...

Miriam "Betty" E. Baker

Miriam "Betty" E. Baker

Dec 30, 2011

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Miriam E. Baker "Betty", 73, died Friday, December, 30, 2011 in Aiken, SC. A graveside funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday in Park Hill Cemetery, Columbus, GA. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Monday evening at Striffler-Hamby Funeral Home, Columbus, GA. Ms. Baker was born January 19, 1938 in Columbus, GA....

Mildred Jean Franck

Mildred Jean Franck

Dec 29, 2011

AIKEN, SC -- Mildred J. Franck, 98, of Aiken, entered into rest on Thursday, December 29, 2011, at the Pepper Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was predeceased by her husband, John L. Franck and her oldest son, Kenneth E. Franck. She is survived by two sons, John (Jack) L. Franck (Marilyn) of Aiken and Richard D. Franck (Patricia) of...

Ben LaMunyon

Ben LaMunyon

Dec 27, 2011

AIKEN, SC -- BEN LaMUNYON, 84, beloved husband of Arva LaMunyon, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Anchor Health & Rehab. A native of Clayton, NM, Mr. LaMunyon was a son of the late Fred and Ruth Caudille LaMunyon. He was a graduate of New Mexico Highlands University. Ben moved to Aiken in 1966 from Overland Park, KS. He retired...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Donald Lee Smathers

Donald Lee Smathers

Jan 20, 2012

AIKEN, SC -- DONALD LEE SMATHERS, 69, died Friday, January 20, 2012 at University Hospital in Augusta, GA.. A native of Spartanburg County, SC, Don was a son of the late Frank Edward and Ethel George Smathers. He was a veteran of the United States Army and had lived in Aiken for the last 35 years. He was the owner...

Kelly Frank Gilley

Kelly Frank Gilley

Jan 19, 2012

AIKEN - Mr. Kelly Frank Gilley, 76, died Thursday, January 19, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday in the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Cathy Cole officiating. Inurnment will follow in Bethany Cemetery with military honors. Mr. Gilley was born in Clinchport, VA, a son of the late Talmadge and Callie Kindle Gilley....

Betty A Toslosky

Betty A Toslosky

Jan 17, 2012

AIKEN, SC-- BETTY A. TOSLOSKY,84, entered into rest Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Born in Chester, PA, Mrs. Toslosky was the daughter of the late Jennings H. Blackiston and Alice L. Shropshire Blackiston. She was retired from Mental Healh School as a workshop counselor. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Frank D. Sharp

Frank D. Sharp

Jan 15, 2012

AIKEN - Mr. Frank Dale Sharp, Sr., 73, died Sunday, January 15, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday at Memorial Baptist Church with the Reverend Charles Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens with military honors. Pallbearers will be O.W. Ray, Tom Tyler, Bill Thompson, David Willing, Clyde Willing and Ralph Moseley. Honorary pallbearers...

William Austin Allen

William Austin Allen

Jan 13, 2012

AIKEN, SC --AUSTIN ALLEN,15, entered into rest January 13, 2012. He was born in Gainesville, GA and a resident of Aiken, SC for fourteen years. He was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church. He was a South Aiken High School student and a member of Junior ROTC. He was a member of St. Andrews Society, Aiken Co. Pony...

William "Mr. Bill" Henry McAuliffe

William "Mr. Bill" Henry McAuliffe

Jan 9, 2012

AIKEN - Mr. Bill- William H. McAuliffe, 97, entered into rest Monday, January 9, 2012 in Aiken, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by Katherine, his wife of 66 years; his mother, father, brother John McAuliffe and sister, Mary Saltzman. He is survived by his brother's children John McAuliffe and Nancy Miller of Cleveland, Ohio and sister's son Tim...

Christine Caprell

Christine Caprell

Jan 8, 2012

AIKEN, SC -- CHRISTINE GUNTER CAPRELL, 86. beloved wife of N. L. Caprell, entered the Church Triumphant Sunday, January 8, 2012. A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Mrs. Caprell was a daughter of the late Elliott Bee and Camilla Kennedy Gunter. She was a lifelong member of St. John's United Methodist Church and was a long-time member of the...

Damon Irby Wright

Damon Irby Wright

Jan 7, 2012

Aiken, SC - Damon Irby Wright passed away on January 7, 2012. Irby was born on October 2, 1939, in Cheraw, South Carolina, son of William Troy Wright and Pauline Little Wright. The family moved to Camden where Irby graduated from high school. He attended Clemson University where he was very active in the Tiger band program, becoming student director...

Billy Kissiah

Billy Kissiah

Jan 7, 2012

AIKEN, SC -- BILLY KISSIAH, 83, died Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Chesterfield County, SC, Mr. Kissiah was a son of the late Marion Joseph and Susie Gainey Kissiah. He moved to Aiken in 1954 from Jefferson, SC. He owned Kissiah Furniture & Appliance since 1954. Mr. Kissiah was first married to the...

Walter Riddick

Walter Riddick

Jan 5, 2012

AIKEN - Mr. Walter Eure Riddick, Sr., died on January 4, 2011 at his residence at the age of 85. Funeral services will be held at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church on Sunday, January 8, 2:00 p.m. The Reverends Grant Wiseman and Joseph Whitehurst will perform the burial service. Interment will be in St Thaddeus Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Christopher Leo Kaney

Christopher Leo Kaney

Jan 5, 2012

AIKEN, SC -- CHRISTOPHER L. KANEY, 56, beloved husband of Katherine Guinn Kaney, died suddenly, Thursday, January 5, 2011. A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Chris was a son of the late Michael D. and Blanche Thompson Kaney. He was an electrical design engineer with Applied Control Technology. Chris was a loving husband, father and brother. He enjoyed playing...

Eula Mae Underwood Sharp

Eula Mae Underwood Sharp

Jan 5, 2012

AIKEN - Eula Mae Underwood Sharp of Marlinton, West Virginia, died January 5, 2012 at the home of her daughter Rachel, in Aiken, South Carolina after several years of declining health. Born March 17, 1931 in Greenbrier County, WV, she was the daughter of Delmar Guy Underwood and Mary Emily North Underwood. She was married to Austin McCoy Sharp on...

Walter C. Whittle, Jr.

Walter C. Whittle, Jr.

Jan 5, 2012

AIKEN - Mr. Walter C. Whittle, Jr., 78, died Thursday, January 5, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 PM Sunday in the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Brancie Stephens and the Reverend Charlie Kelly officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Wesley Overstreet, Charles Jones, Roland Gochicoa, Mike Whittle, Charlie Kelly, Glen...

Charlotte Bowen Wakefield

Charlotte Bowen Wakefield

Jan 4, 2012

AIKEN, SC – Charlotte Bowen Wakefield, 95, widow of John B. Wakefield, Jr., died Wednesday January 04, 2012 at her residence. Born in Abbeville County, SC, Mrs. Wakefield was the daughter of the late Robert Burts and Nora Gertrude Murdock Bowen. She had lived in Aiken since the late 1950’s, and was retired from the Aiken County Health Department. She...

William "Bill" Bryan Cool

William "Bill" Bryan Cool

Jan 4, 2012

AIKEN - Mr. William Bryan "Bill" Cool, 67, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 10 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church with the Reverend Joseph Whitehurst officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will then receive friends in the Stevenson-McClelland building. Honorary pallbearers will be Brad Kuhn, Carl...

Helen Bankston Murphy

Helen Bankston Murphy

Jan 1, 2012

AIKEN - Mrs. Helen Bankston Murphy, 85, died Sunday, January 1, 2012. Mrs. Murphy was born in Morton, MS, a daughter of the late Charles and Josie Moon Bankston. She had been a resident of Aiken for over 40 years. Mrs. Murphy was a devoted member of Charles Wesley United Methodist Church, member of the United Methodist Women, a member...

John Sanchez Castillo, Jr.

John Sanchez Castillo, Jr.

Dec 30, 2011

AIKEN, SC - Mr. John S. Castillo, Jr., 83, died December 30, 2012. Mr. Castillo was born in Detroit, MI, a son of the late John Castillo, Sr. and Jean Elizabeth Moffett Castillo. He left the United States at an early age and grew up in Scotland until the age of 21. He returned to the U.S. and was drafted...

Miriam "Betty" E. Baker

Miriam "Betty" E. Baker

Dec 30, 2011

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Miriam E. Baker "Betty", 73, died Friday, December, 30, 2011 in Aiken, SC. A graveside funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday in Park Hill Cemetery, Columbus, GA. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Monday evening at Striffler-Hamby Funeral Home, Columbus, GA. Ms. Baker was born January 19, 1938 in Columbus, GA....

Mildred Jean Franck

Mildred Jean Franck

Dec 29, 2011

AIKEN, SC -- Mildred J. Franck, 98, of Aiken, entered into rest on Thursday, December 29, 2011, at the Pepper Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was predeceased by her husband, John L. Franck and her oldest son, Kenneth E. Franck. She is survived by two sons, John (Jack) L. Franck (Marilyn) of Aiken and Richard D. Franck (Patricia) of...

Ben LaMunyon

Ben LaMunyon

Dec 27, 2011

AIKEN, SC -- BEN LaMUNYON, 84, beloved husband of Arva LaMunyon, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Anchor Health & Rehab. A native of Clayton, NM, Mr. LaMunyon was a son of the late Fred and Ruth Caudille LaMunyon. He was a graduate of New Mexico Highlands University. Ben moved to Aiken in 1966 from Overland Park, KS. He retired...