Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
James Michael Duffy
Jul 2, 2025
James Michael Duffy, born on April 24, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY, passed away on July 2nd, 2025 after a six-year battle with dementia.Jim was a proud Army Veteran, bravely serving his country in the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he dedicated himself to public service as a police officer with the NYPD. Later, he continued his commitment to security,...
Harry Bruce Schultz
Jul 2, 2025
Harry Bruce Schultz, son of the late Harry A. Schultz and Barbara Richardson Schultz, passed away peacefully in his home on July 2, 2025, with his sister Penny and best friend and adopted brother, Rene, by his side. Bruce passed after a brief, unexpected illness.
Bruce was a 1978 graduate of Aiken High School, where he was editor of the Hornet...
Mary Jakes Eibling
Jul 2, 2025
Mrs. Mary Jakes Eibling, 79, died peacefully on July 2, 2025, in Augusta, GA.
Mary was born on January 4, 1946, in Battle Creek, MI. She attended Middle Tennessee State University for undergraduate studies and earned her master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati. She married Russell Eibling in Atlanta, GA, in 1976. In 1980, the couple moved to Aiken, SC,...
Christopher Jason Bowman
Jun 28, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Jason Bowman, who departed this life on June 28, 2025 in Aiken County, peacefully in his sleep.
Chris was well known to love the arts in many different forms, from music to jewelry craft and always had a quick wit about him. He served his country in the U.S....
Luann Stokes Flanagan
Jun 28, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Luann (Stokes) Flanagan, 69, passed away on the 28th of June 2025.
She was born in Fort Stewart, Georgia, and grew up in Beaufort, South Carolina. Luann attended Beaufort High School. After graduation, she entered the workforce, finally settling at Trantech Radiator Products in Edgefield, South Carolina, where she worked as a welder for 20 years.
Luann was preceded...
John C. Zella, Sr.
Jun 27, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John C. Zella Sr. on June 27, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina, at the age of 90. Born on April 3, 1935, in Newton, Massachusetts to Anthony and Olive Gallant Zella, John lived a life that was rich in service, family, and community. John graduated from Quincy Vocational High...
Wayne H. Powell
Jun 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne H. Powell, beloved husband of Marcia P. Glover of New Ellenton, SC. Wayne departed this life on June 25, 2025 at his residence.
He was born in Rosman, North Carolina to the late Manley E. Powell and Elsie Whitmire Powell. After the loss of his mother, Wayne moved to...
Deborah Ann Hodgkins
Jun 24, 2025
WILLISTON, SC - Deborah Ann Hiers Hodgkins, 65, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Deborah was born in Aiken, daughter of the late Henry Copeland Hiers and Wanda Wessinger Hiers.
Deborah is survived by her husband, Donald Michael Hodgkins; daughter, Holley Michelle (Robert) Pou; sons, Derek Max Wilsey, Augusta, Andrew Wilsey, Augusta; step-daughters, Amber Fogle and Asya Floyd; step-sons, Jonah Hodgkins and...
Robert "Smooth" Scott Westmoreland
Jun 24, 2025
On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Robert Scott Westmoreland "Smooth" entered into rest at the age of 87. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 2, 1938, the son of the late Victor S. and Juanita Westmoreland. He attended Charlotte Mecklenburg School system. He was a former member of Dilworth United Methodist Church.
Bob graduated from Pfeiffer University with a...
Nancy F. Harrington
Jun 22, 2025
Nancy Fletcher Harrington, 91, passed away June 22, 2025. Nancy was born January 1, 1934, in Hempstead, NY. She graduated from Oldfields School in 1950 and Vassar College in 1954, majoring in child education. Nancy taught art and language arts at Aiken Preparatory School for 34 years. Her students learned how to look at art and write their own stories...
James A. "Jamie" Parker
Jun 20, 2025
JAMES A. “JAMIE” PARKER. 54, beloved husband of Kristie Grant Parker, passed away suddenly, Friday June 20, 2025, two days prior to his 55th birthday.
A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Jamie was a son of the late Chester and Allene Durden Parker. He graduated from Midland Valley High School in 1988 and was a “Mustang at Heart”. He...
CAPT Amoret Breland O'Rourke, USN, Ret.
Jun 20, 2025
CAPT Amoret Breland O’Rourke, USN, Ret., 87, widow of CPO Richard James O’Rourke, USN, Ret., passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 in her home.
Born in Richmond, VA, Amoret was the daughter of the late John Eldred and Margaret Bond Breland. She dedicated 26 years of her life to the United States Navy, where she proudly ascended to the rank of...
Drew Wright Weeks
Jun 20, 2025
EDISTO BEACH, SC - On Friday, June 20, 2025, Drew Wright Weeks passed away peacefully at home. Drew was a generous and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her daughter, Shannon Weeks Taylor (Charles) of Johns Island, SC; her son, T. Warren Weeks, Jr. (LeeAnne) of Greenville, SC; her grandchildren: Emily L. Weeks, Anna V....
Linda Smith Parker
Jun 19, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Linda Warren Smith Parker (age 88) died on June 19, 2025 after a long period of declining health. Linda was born in Asheville, NC, the daughter of Josephine and Willis Smith and was a graduate of Lee Edwards High School (1954). In 1958, she graduated from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. All her adult life, she was grateful...
Charles Scott Calhoun
Jun 19, 2025
Charles Scott Calhoun, age 62, from Naperville, IL and most recently Aiken, SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, quiet strength and cherished memories.
Beloved husband of Dianne Calhoun (nee Leedy) for 40 wonderful years. Preceded in death by his father, George Calhoun, mother-in-law (Sandra Leedy), father-in-law (Edward Leedy) and sister-in-law Nancy (Paul)...
Richard Rutledge Morton
Jun 18, 2025
RICHARD RUTLEDGE MORTON, 77, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Born humbly in LaFollette, TN, Richard was the son of Leland Rutledge Morton and Helen Foust Morton. When he was in junior high, the family moved to Aiken, SC where Richard, known to his Aiken friends as “Rick” or “Rickey”, attended Kennedy Middle School, Aiken High School and USC-Aiken. He...
William B. “Bill” Paschal, Jr.
Jun 18, 2025
William B. “Bill” Paschal, Jr., 88, passed away on June 18, 2025. Bill is survived by his wife, Nancy, sons Mark (Donna) Paschal and Greg (Michele) Paschal; grandchildren Kaylee (Trent) Yoder, Lindsey (Joe) Duncan, Allison (Eli) Underwood, Nathan (Caroline) Paschal, and Garrett (Rachel) Paschal; and seven great grandchildren – Ty, Lee, Alli, Blaire, Bennett, Penelope, and Eleanor. He was preceded...
Philip Terry Barker
Jun 17, 2025
Philip Terry Barker, 79, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. He was born July 27, 1945 in Ridgway, PA. He was the son of Lucille Rhines. Philip grew up in Emporium, PA and graduated from Cameron County High School in 1964. He attended Williamsport Community College to become a machinist. Philip moved to Warren, PA....
James Patrick Leonard
Jun 17, 2025
JAMES PATRICK LEONARD, 54, beloved husband of Sandra Lynn McMichen Leonard, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his residence.
A native of Rancho Cordova, CA. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and devoted a decade of service to his country. Following his discharge, James moved to Aiken, SC to work at the Savannah River Site. He...
Sandra "Sandy" W. Wagoner
Jun 16, 2025
Sandra W. Wagoner, 73, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, in Aiken Regional Medical Centers following a short illness from glioblastoma.
Sandy was born in Winston Salem, NC and moved to Aiken in the mid 1960’s. John “Pop” and Jaque “Chief” McClain who were like parents and took her into their family, giving Sandy a sister, Deborah McClain Durban. She graduated...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
James Michael Duffy
Jul 2, 2025
James Michael Duffy, born on April 24, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY, passed away on July 2nd, 2025 after a six-year battle with dementia.Jim was a proud Army Veteran, bravely serving his country in the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he dedicated himself to public service as a police officer with the NYPD. Later, he continued his commitment to security,...
Harry Bruce Schultz
Jul 2, 2025
Harry Bruce Schultz, son of the late Harry A. Schultz and Barbara Richardson Schultz, passed away peacefully in his home on July 2, 2025, with his sister Penny and best friend and adopted brother, Rene, by his side. Bruce passed after a brief, unexpected illness.
Bruce was a 1978 graduate of Aiken High School, where he was editor of the Hornet...
Mary Jakes Eibling
Jul 2, 2025
Mrs. Mary Jakes Eibling, 79, died peacefully on July 2, 2025, in Augusta, GA.
Mary was born on January 4, 1946, in Battle Creek, MI. She attended Middle Tennessee State University for undergraduate studies and earned her master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati. She married Russell Eibling in Atlanta, GA, in 1976. In 1980, the couple moved to Aiken, SC,...
Christopher Jason Bowman
Jun 28, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Jason Bowman, who departed this life on June 28, 2025 in Aiken County, peacefully in his sleep.
Chris was well known to love the arts in many different forms, from music to jewelry craft and always had a quick wit about him. He served his country in the U.S....
Luann Stokes Flanagan
Jun 28, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Luann (Stokes) Flanagan, 69, passed away on the 28th of June 2025.
She was born in Fort Stewart, Georgia, and grew up in Beaufort, South Carolina. Luann attended Beaufort High School. After graduation, she entered the workforce, finally settling at Trantech Radiator Products in Edgefield, South Carolina, where she worked as a welder for 20 years.
Luann was preceded...
John C. Zella, Sr.
Jun 27, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John C. Zella Sr. on June 27, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina, at the age of 90. Born on April 3, 1935, in Newton, Massachusetts to Anthony and Olive Gallant Zella, John lived a life that was rich in service, family, and community. John graduated from Quincy Vocational High...
Wayne H. Powell
Jun 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne H. Powell, beloved husband of Marcia P. Glover of New Ellenton, SC. Wayne departed this life on June 25, 2025 at his residence.
He was born in Rosman, North Carolina to the late Manley E. Powell and Elsie Whitmire Powell. After the loss of his mother, Wayne moved to...
Deborah Ann Hodgkins
Jun 24, 2025
WILLISTON, SC - Deborah Ann Hiers Hodgkins, 65, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Deborah was born in Aiken, daughter of the late Henry Copeland Hiers and Wanda Wessinger Hiers.
Deborah is survived by her husband, Donald Michael Hodgkins; daughter, Holley Michelle (Robert) Pou; sons, Derek Max Wilsey, Augusta, Andrew Wilsey, Augusta; step-daughters, Amber Fogle and Asya Floyd; step-sons, Jonah Hodgkins and...
Robert "Smooth" Scott Westmoreland
Jun 24, 2025
On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Robert Scott Westmoreland "Smooth" entered into rest at the age of 87. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 2, 1938, the son of the late Victor S. and Juanita Westmoreland. He attended Charlotte Mecklenburg School system. He was a former member of Dilworth United Methodist Church.
Bob graduated from Pfeiffer University with a...
Nancy F. Harrington
Jun 22, 2025
Nancy Fletcher Harrington, 91, passed away June 22, 2025. Nancy was born January 1, 1934, in Hempstead, NY. She graduated from Oldfields School in 1950 and Vassar College in 1954, majoring in child education. Nancy taught art and language arts at Aiken Preparatory School for 34 years. Her students learned how to look at art and write their own stories...
James A. "Jamie" Parker
Jun 20, 2025
JAMES A. “JAMIE” PARKER. 54, beloved husband of Kristie Grant Parker, passed away suddenly, Friday June 20, 2025, two days prior to his 55th birthday.
A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Jamie was a son of the late Chester and Allene Durden Parker. He graduated from Midland Valley High School in 1988 and was a “Mustang at Heart”. He...
CAPT Amoret Breland O'Rourke, USN, Ret.
Jun 20, 2025
CAPT Amoret Breland O’Rourke, USN, Ret., 87, widow of CPO Richard James O’Rourke, USN, Ret., passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 in her home.
Born in Richmond, VA, Amoret was the daughter of the late John Eldred and Margaret Bond Breland. She dedicated 26 years of her life to the United States Navy, where she proudly ascended to the rank of...
Drew Wright Weeks
Jun 20, 2025
EDISTO BEACH, SC - On Friday, June 20, 2025, Drew Wright Weeks passed away peacefully at home. Drew was a generous and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her daughter, Shannon Weeks Taylor (Charles) of Johns Island, SC; her son, T. Warren Weeks, Jr. (LeeAnne) of Greenville, SC; her grandchildren: Emily L. Weeks, Anna V....
Linda Smith Parker
Jun 19, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Linda Warren Smith Parker (age 88) died on June 19, 2025 after a long period of declining health. Linda was born in Asheville, NC, the daughter of Josephine and Willis Smith and was a graduate of Lee Edwards High School (1954). In 1958, she graduated from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. All her adult life, she was grateful...
Charles Scott Calhoun
Jun 19, 2025
Charles Scott Calhoun, age 62, from Naperville, IL and most recently Aiken, SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, quiet strength and cherished memories.
Beloved husband of Dianne Calhoun (nee Leedy) for 40 wonderful years. Preceded in death by his father, George Calhoun, mother-in-law (Sandra Leedy), father-in-law (Edward Leedy) and sister-in-law Nancy (Paul)...
Richard Rutledge Morton
Jun 18, 2025
RICHARD RUTLEDGE MORTON, 77, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Born humbly in LaFollette, TN, Richard was the son of Leland Rutledge Morton and Helen Foust Morton. When he was in junior high, the family moved to Aiken, SC where Richard, known to his Aiken friends as “Rick” or “Rickey”, attended Kennedy Middle School, Aiken High School and USC-Aiken. He...
William B. “Bill” Paschal, Jr.
Jun 18, 2025
William B. “Bill” Paschal, Jr., 88, passed away on June 18, 2025. Bill is survived by his wife, Nancy, sons Mark (Donna) Paschal and Greg (Michele) Paschal; grandchildren Kaylee (Trent) Yoder, Lindsey (Joe) Duncan, Allison (Eli) Underwood, Nathan (Caroline) Paschal, and Garrett (Rachel) Paschal; and seven great grandchildren – Ty, Lee, Alli, Blaire, Bennett, Penelope, and Eleanor. He was preceded...
Philip Terry Barker
Jun 17, 2025
Philip Terry Barker, 79, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. He was born July 27, 1945 in Ridgway, PA. He was the son of Lucille Rhines. Philip grew up in Emporium, PA and graduated from Cameron County High School in 1964. He attended Williamsport Community College to become a machinist. Philip moved to Warren, PA....
James Patrick Leonard
Jun 17, 2025
JAMES PATRICK LEONARD, 54, beloved husband of Sandra Lynn McMichen Leonard, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his residence.
A native of Rancho Cordova, CA. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and devoted a decade of service to his country. Following his discharge, James moved to Aiken, SC to work at the Savannah River Site. He...
Sandra "Sandy" W. Wagoner
Jun 16, 2025
Sandra W. Wagoner, 73, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, in Aiken Regional Medical Centers following a short illness from glioblastoma.
Sandy was born in Winston Salem, NC and moved to Aiken in the mid 1960’s. John “Pop” and Jaque “Chief” McClain who were like parents and took her into their family, giving Sandy a sister, Deborah McClain Durban. She graduated...
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