Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Brenda Linn Zaloudek
Apr 15, 2026
AIKEN, SC - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Brenda Zaloudek, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother on April 15, 2026, at the age of 78. Brenda was born in Enid, Oklahoma to Faydean and Garwin Dean Thomas. She went to Oklahoma State University where she met and married the love of her life, Daniel Zaloudek...
Mary Ellen Peterson
Apr 15, 2026
Mary Ellen Peterson, a dedicated educator and U.S. Army veteran, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. Born on October 15, 1963, in Leesville, Louisiana, Mary Ellen was one of six children born to Goerge Riley and Velma Louise Thompson Hillman.
Mary Ellen's academic journey began at Northwestern State University in...
Maleeta Lucy Wilson
Apr 14, 2026
Maleeta Lucy Wilson, 82, a homemaker and devoted family woman, departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her home in Aiken, SC surrounded by her loving daughters.
Born on August 31, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio, Maleeta was a daughter of the late Harry Wilbur and Martha Jane Ague Burns. Her life was marked by her unwavering dedication to...
Roberta Vaughan Ferguson
Apr 14, 2026
Roberta Vaughan Ferguson, 91, passed away on April 14, 2026, at White Oak Manor in Tryon, North Carolina.
Born on March 21, 1935, in Winchester, Tennessee, Roberta was a daughter of the late Charlie Luther and Bertha Florence Hughes Vaughan. She retired as an accountant from Norvell Fixture and Equipment Supply. She enriched her community through her active membership at Millbrook...
Jameson Owen Finney
Apr 13, 2026
Today is a good day.
Jameson Owen Finney died on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the age of 20. Born on October 21, 2005, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Jameson grew up in Katy, Texas, before moving to Aiken in 2020. A graduate of South Aiken High School, he furthered his education at Aiken Technical College. He worked as a millwright for Union...
Elizabeth St.John Adams
Apr 12, 2026
Elizabeth St.John Adams, 40, affectionately known as Liz, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in the comfort of her home in Windsor, SC, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 19, 1985, in Inverness, Florida, Liz lived a life marked by determination, creativity, and devotion to her family and community.
Liz was home schooled, an education that nurtured her independent...
Kaminer Haislip Quinn
Apr 11, 2026
Kaminer Haislip Quinn, loving wife of Matthew Kyle Quinn, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the age of 46.
Internationally known as a gifted artist and brilliant silversmith, but to those she held dear, she was most notably a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, loyal friend and joyful teacher. She had a passion for living and was...
Jay Phillip Conniff
Apr 11, 2026
Jay Phillip Conniff, a respected consulting engineer and cherished family man, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina. Born on May 22, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, Jay’s life was marked by dedication, both to his profession and to the people he loved.
Jay’s academic journey began at the esteemed Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, where he earned...
Franklin Eugene "Gene" Metz
Apr 10, 2026
Franklin Eugene Metz passed away peacefully at his home in Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC on April 10, 2026.
Gene was born in Greenville, SC on March 27, 1934 to James Lorenzo Metz and Azleen Hughes Metz. He attended elementary and high school in Anderson, SC. Upon graduation he was offered a track scholarship to Clemson University where pole vaulted and ran...
Donald Ellsworth Barnes
Apr 9, 2026
Donald Ellsworth Barnes, 84, peacefully entered eternal life on April 9, 2026, at his home in Aiken, South Carolina. Born in Mt. Airy, Maryland on August 23, 1941, Don graduated from Mt. Airy High School in 1959, Mt. Airy, Maryland. He then attended Western Maryland College (McDaniel College) and received a Bachelor of Science in both chemistry and physics in...
Genelle Flowers Eadie
Apr 9, 2026
Genelle Flowers Eadie, born March 31,1938, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.
A lifelong South Carolinian, Genelle lived a life defined by devotion, resilience, and unwavering care for those she loved. As the wife of a serviceman, she embraced the life of a military family, supporting her husband through assignments across the United...
Francis "Frank" Marion Thomas, Jr.
Apr 6, 2026
Francis “Frank” Marion Thomas, Jr., age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2026.
He was born in Aiken on March 5, 1947, the son of the late Francis Marion Thomas, Sr. and Rosa Shealy Thomas.
Frank began his college studies at USCA when it was at Banksia. He then transferred to the University of South Carolina in Columbia where he...
Betty Jean Clark
Apr 6, 2026
Mrs. Betty Jean Clark Clark, 92, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026.
Betty was born in Aiken, daughter of the late Earl Clark, Sr. and Bessie Cook Clark. She was a homemaker, and member of Rocky Springs Baptist Church .She was a loving mother figure to all who knew her.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Gail Clark (Marlyn) McCaskey, Monetta, Elsijoy...
Alejandro Garcia Nolasco
Apr 5, 2026
ALEJANDRO GARCIA NOLASCO, de 32 años, falleció el domingo 5 de abril de 2026 trágicamente en un accidente de ATV en el condado de Aiken.
Nativo de Santiago Tangamandapio, Michoacán, México, Alejandro era hijo de Alfonzo Rodríguez García y Teresa Moreno Nolasco. Vivía en Aiken y trabajaba en Performance Equine Vets.
El servicio funerario será el viernes por la tarde, 17 de...
Colton Enoch Sanders
Apr 5, 2026
Colton Enoch Sanders, 21, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Aiken County, following a tragic motorcycle accident. Born on October 14, 2004, in Shiprock, New Mexico, Colton was a proud member of the Navajo Tribe of Arizona, a heritage that remained a cherished part of his identity throughout his life.
Colton enjoyed working, since he was a young boy, with...
John H. McCall
Apr 4, 2026
John H. McCall, 78, of Aiken, South Carolina, died April 4, 2026.
John was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated from Aiken High School, received his bachelor’s degree from Wofford College, and earned a master’s degree from the University of South Carolina. During the Vietnam War, John served in the United States Army as an EOD specialist. He was then employed...
Edith Tinnes
Apr 3, 2026
Edith Fielden TinnesAugust 28, 1944 – April 3, 2026Magic. That is the word that many who have known Edith have used to describe her.
Edith was born in Houston, Texas to Virgil and Estelle Fielden. Her father was a Baptist preacher, so the family moved around East Texas from parsonage to parsonage. Her mother was the consummate church hostess welcoming families...
Kay Osteen
Apr 1, 2026
KAY OSTEEN, 71, beloved wife of Richard Eugene “Gene” Osteen, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
A native of Aiken, Kay was the daughter of the late Brantley Louis and Eillene Williams Hancock. She was a homemaker.
No service is planned at this time.
SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Melvin "Al" Allen May
Apr 1, 2026
Melvin Allen “Al” May, 84, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, with his loving wife by his side.
Al was born on March 27, 1942, in Waynesboro, Virginia, to the late Melvin S. May and Lillian A. May. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy May.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Cyrenthia “Sam” May, who was...
Alexander David Faubert
Mar 31, 2026
Alexander David Faubert, known affectionately as Alex to those who knew him well, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, at his home in Aiken, South Carolina. Born on March 5, 1992, Alex was a cherished son, brother, grandson, and friend who touched the lives of many with his vibrant spirit and warm heart.
Alex’s early years were marked by a...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Brenda Linn Zaloudek
Apr 15, 2026
AIKEN, SC - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Brenda Zaloudek, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother on April 15, 2026, at the age of 78. Brenda was born in Enid, Oklahoma to Faydean and Garwin Dean Thomas. She went to Oklahoma State University where she met and married the love of her life, Daniel Zaloudek...
Mary Ellen Peterson
Apr 15, 2026
Mary Ellen Peterson, a dedicated educator and U.S. Army veteran, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. Born on October 15, 1963, in Leesville, Louisiana, Mary Ellen was one of six children born to Goerge Riley and Velma Louise Thompson Hillman.
Mary Ellen's academic journey began at Northwestern State University in...
Maleeta Lucy Wilson
Apr 14, 2026
Maleeta Lucy Wilson, 82, a homemaker and devoted family woman, departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her home in Aiken, SC surrounded by her loving daughters.
Born on August 31, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio, Maleeta was a daughter of the late Harry Wilbur and Martha Jane Ague Burns. Her life was marked by her unwavering dedication to...
Roberta Vaughan Ferguson
Apr 14, 2026
Roberta Vaughan Ferguson, 91, passed away on April 14, 2026, at White Oak Manor in Tryon, North Carolina.
Born on March 21, 1935, in Winchester, Tennessee, Roberta was a daughter of the late Charlie Luther and Bertha Florence Hughes Vaughan. She retired as an accountant from Norvell Fixture and Equipment Supply. She enriched her community through her active membership at Millbrook...
Jameson Owen Finney
Apr 13, 2026
Today is a good day.
Jameson Owen Finney died on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the age of 20. Born on October 21, 2005, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Jameson grew up in Katy, Texas, before moving to Aiken in 2020. A graduate of South Aiken High School, he furthered his education at Aiken Technical College. He worked as a millwright for Union...
Elizabeth St.John Adams
Apr 12, 2026
Elizabeth St.John Adams, 40, affectionately known as Liz, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in the comfort of her home in Windsor, SC, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 19, 1985, in Inverness, Florida, Liz lived a life marked by determination, creativity, and devotion to her family and community.
Liz was home schooled, an education that nurtured her independent...
Kaminer Haislip Quinn
Apr 11, 2026
Kaminer Haislip Quinn, loving wife of Matthew Kyle Quinn, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the age of 46.
Internationally known as a gifted artist and brilliant silversmith, but to those she held dear, she was most notably a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, loyal friend and joyful teacher. She had a passion for living and was...
Jay Phillip Conniff
Apr 11, 2026
Jay Phillip Conniff, a respected consulting engineer and cherished family man, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina. Born on May 22, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, Jay’s life was marked by dedication, both to his profession and to the people he loved.
Jay’s academic journey began at the esteemed Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, where he earned...
Franklin Eugene "Gene" Metz
Apr 10, 2026
Franklin Eugene Metz passed away peacefully at his home in Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC on April 10, 2026.
Gene was born in Greenville, SC on March 27, 1934 to James Lorenzo Metz and Azleen Hughes Metz. He attended elementary and high school in Anderson, SC. Upon graduation he was offered a track scholarship to Clemson University where pole vaulted and ran...
Donald Ellsworth Barnes
Apr 9, 2026
Donald Ellsworth Barnes, 84, peacefully entered eternal life on April 9, 2026, at his home in Aiken, South Carolina. Born in Mt. Airy, Maryland on August 23, 1941, Don graduated from Mt. Airy High School in 1959, Mt. Airy, Maryland. He then attended Western Maryland College (McDaniel College) and received a Bachelor of Science in both chemistry and physics in...
Genelle Flowers Eadie
Apr 9, 2026
Genelle Flowers Eadie, born March 31,1938, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.
A lifelong South Carolinian, Genelle lived a life defined by devotion, resilience, and unwavering care for those she loved. As the wife of a serviceman, she embraced the life of a military family, supporting her husband through assignments across the United...
Francis "Frank" Marion Thomas, Jr.
Apr 6, 2026
Francis “Frank” Marion Thomas, Jr., age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2026.
He was born in Aiken on March 5, 1947, the son of the late Francis Marion Thomas, Sr. and Rosa Shealy Thomas.
Frank began his college studies at USCA when it was at Banksia. He then transferred to the University of South Carolina in Columbia where he...
Betty Jean Clark
Apr 6, 2026
Mrs. Betty Jean Clark Clark, 92, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026.
Betty was born in Aiken, daughter of the late Earl Clark, Sr. and Bessie Cook Clark. She was a homemaker, and member of Rocky Springs Baptist Church .She was a loving mother figure to all who knew her.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Gail Clark (Marlyn) McCaskey, Monetta, Elsijoy...
Alejandro Garcia Nolasco
Apr 5, 2026
ALEJANDRO GARCIA NOLASCO, de 32 años, falleció el domingo 5 de abril de 2026 trágicamente en un accidente de ATV en el condado de Aiken.
Nativo de Santiago Tangamandapio, Michoacán, México, Alejandro era hijo de Alfonzo Rodríguez García y Teresa Moreno Nolasco. Vivía en Aiken y trabajaba en Performance Equine Vets.
El servicio funerario será el viernes por la tarde, 17 de...
Colton Enoch Sanders
Apr 5, 2026
Colton Enoch Sanders, 21, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Aiken County, following a tragic motorcycle accident. Born on October 14, 2004, in Shiprock, New Mexico, Colton was a proud member of the Navajo Tribe of Arizona, a heritage that remained a cherished part of his identity throughout his life.
Colton enjoyed working, since he was a young boy, with...
John H. McCall
Apr 4, 2026
John H. McCall, 78, of Aiken, South Carolina, died April 4, 2026.
John was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated from Aiken High School, received his bachelor’s degree from Wofford College, and earned a master’s degree from the University of South Carolina. During the Vietnam War, John served in the United States Army as an EOD specialist. He was then employed...
Edith Tinnes
Apr 3, 2026
Edith Fielden TinnesAugust 28, 1944 – April 3, 2026Magic. That is the word that many who have known Edith have used to describe her.
Edith was born in Houston, Texas to Virgil and Estelle Fielden. Her father was a Baptist preacher, so the family moved around East Texas from parsonage to parsonage. Her mother was the consummate church hostess welcoming families...
Kay Osteen
Apr 1, 2026
KAY OSTEEN, 71, beloved wife of Richard Eugene “Gene” Osteen, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
A native of Aiken, Kay was the daughter of the late Brantley Louis and Eillene Williams Hancock. She was a homemaker.
No service is planned at this time.
SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Melvin "Al" Allen May
Apr 1, 2026
Melvin Allen “Al” May, 84, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, with his loving wife by his side.
Al was born on March 27, 1942, in Waynesboro, Virginia, to the late Melvin S. May and Lillian A. May. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy May.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Cyrenthia “Sam” May, who was...
Alexander David Faubert
Mar 31, 2026
Alexander David Faubert, known affectionately as Alex to those who knew him well, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, at his home in Aiken, South Carolina. Born on March 5, 1992, Alex was a cherished son, brother, grandson, and friend who touched the lives of many with his vibrant spirit and warm heart.
Alex’s early years were marked by a...
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