Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Ramona Allen Womack

Ramona Allen Womack

Mar 19, 2024

     Ramona Allen Womack, 92, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away March 19, 2024 at Brandon Wilde Retirement Community in Evans, Georgia.

      Ramona was born to the late Ernest and Ruth Allen on August 22, 1931, in Shoal Creek Township, North Carolina (now a part of Murphy, North Carolina). She graduated from Donora, High School located in...

Grace Ardin Crawford Wheeler

Grace Ardin Crawford Wheeler

Mar 10, 2024

Aiken – Mrs. Grace Ardin Crawford Wheeler, 86, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024.

Mrs. Wheeler was born in Savannah, GA, the daughter of the late George A. and Gladys V. Humphries Crawford, and grew up in Saluda, SC.  Grace was an instant friend to anyone she met, easy to talk to, kind, humble, quick-witted, and loyal to a ‘T.’ You...

Joseph E. Hamilton

Joseph E. Hamilton

Mar 10, 2024

JOSEPH E. HAMILTON, 78, husband of the late Carol Heath Hamilton, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 10, 2024 in his home. 

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Joseph was the son of the late Theodore Hamilton, Sr. and Mary Ouzts Hamilton. Joseph was a member of Talatha Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon. After 21.5 years, he retired...

Cheryl M. Guynn

Cheryl M. Guynn

Mar 9, 2024

CHERYL MILLER GUYNN, 79, beloved widow of James Chandler Guynn, passed away Saturday morning, March 9, 2024 in Cumberland Hills with her daughter by her side.

 A native of Chamblee, GA, Cheryl was a daughter of the late George Newton Miller, who died when Cheryl was a child, and the late Pearl Chesnut Miller Berry.  Her mother later married Franklin Lafayette...

Leona V. Frontroth

Leona V. Frontroth

Mar 9, 2024

Aiken, SC- Leona Grace Volk Frontroth, 91, died Saturday, March 9, 2024 at home with her beloved caregivers.

Born in Corry, PA, Leona “Lee” Frontroth was the daughter of the late Burt and Edyth Volk. In 1954 Leona married Ronald “Ron” Frontroth and moved to Aiken, SC where she worked as a secretary at the Savannah River Site. After starting a...

Howard F. Lowery

Howard F. Lowery

Mar 8, 2024

  HOWARD FREDERICK LOWERY, 49, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, March 8, 2024.

     A cherished native of Aiken whose life was intertwined with the very essence of his community. He was born to Jan M. Royal and the late John D. Lowery.

     A graduate of Aiken High School, Howard's presence in the community was profound. Known affectionately as "Aiken's...

Marialena Coco Ward

Marialena Coco Ward

Mar 5, 2024

Aiken – Mrs. Marialena Coco Ward, 53, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

She was born Marialena Chiara Coco at Holy Redeemer Hospital on March 4, 1971, to Joseph and the late Louise Coco. She was baptized April 11, 1971 at St. Dominics Church in Philadelphia. She graduated Lansdale School of Cosmetology in 1993, and worked as...

Edith S. Pressnell

Edith S. Pressnell

Mar 5, 2024

EDITH S. PRESSNELL, 96, widow of Douglas Cecil Pressnell, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

 Born in Athens, AL to Edgar and Sudie Pack Shores, Edith made New Ellenton her home since 1953. She found great joy in various passions, from her love for bowling to tending her garden. However, one of the deepest sources of...

Douglas Schroeder Garvin

Douglas Schroeder Garvin

Mar 4, 2024

DOUGLAS SCHROEDER GARVIN, 83, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at his residence.

Doug, a son of the late Lonnie A, Sr., and Olivia Schroeder Garvin, was born at Aiken County Hospital on April 7, 1940, He graduated from Aiken High school in 1957, University of South Carolina in 1962, University South Carolina Law in 1966. He was Honorably discharged from...

James “Bryan” Trevor Randall

James “Bryan” Trevor Randall

Mar 1, 2024

AUGUSTA, Ga. - James “Bryan” Trevor Randall, 38, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, March 1, 2024.  Bryan was born in Aiken S.C. to the late James C. Randall and Terry Davis Randall, on February 12, 1986.

   Bryan graduated from South Aiken High School in 2005, and enrolled at Aiken Technical College graduating with a degree in Graphic...

David Vaughn Wallace

David Vaughn Wallace

Feb 29, 2024

David Vaughn Wallace, 78, loving husband of Deborah Dukes Wallace, died on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers after a brief illness.

He was a son of the late Dr. Richard M. and June F. Wallace.

A native of Lawrence, Kansas, David attended Aiken County public schools and was a graduate of the University of South Carolina. He was...

Sara Patterson Wampole

Sara Patterson Wampole

Feb 26, 2024

Sara Patterson Wampole 86, passed away peacefully Monday February 26, 2024.  Sara was born in Statesville, NC and grew up in Concord, NC. After  graduating from Queens College in Charlotte NC, she moved to Atlanta Georgia where she worked as a first grade teacher and met her late husband Nevin C. Wampole. In the late 1960s, the Wampole family settled...

Betty Bradley Chapman

Betty Bradley Chapman

Feb 26, 2024

Betty Bradley Chapman of Aiken, SC passed away February 26, 2024 at the age of 88.

She was born May 11th, 1935 in Aiken, SC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Robert Chapman; her father Wallace Bradley; her mother Johnsie Bradley; brother Wallace Bradley, Jr; and son Wallace Chapman.

She is survived by daughter, Teresa Ross and son, Noel...

Jeanette Barton

Jeanette Barton

Feb 24, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Jeanette Barton 77 of Aiken, SC wife of Rev. Davis Barton passed peacefully into Heaven on February 24, 2024 surrounded at home by her loving family. 

Born in Aiken, Jeanette graduated from Aiken High School and was a lifelong resident of the area.Jeanette was the office manager for twenty-five years until his retirement for Dr. James R. Barham...

Harry Edward Stegall, Sr.

Harry Edward Stegall, Sr.

Feb 23, 2024

HARRY EDWARD STEGALL, SR., 79, husband of the late Josephine Thompson Stegall, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at home.

A graveside service will be held Friday, March 15th at 2 o'clock at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery.

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

W. Earl Tatum

W. Earl Tatum

Feb 23, 2024

AIKEN, SC- William Earl Tatum was born on September 13th, 1933 to William Clinton Tatum and his wife, Mildred Hall Tatum, in Fort Payne, Alabama. His two older sisters, Mary Ruth Sisemore and Sarah Francis Jagoditsch, both predeceased him, as did his wife of 71 years, Patricia Forrester Tatum, and his youngest son, Paul Daniel Tatum. He is survived by...

Fletcher "Tim" Friar

Fletcher "Tim" Friar

Feb 23, 2024

GRANITEVILLE, SC - Mr. Fletcher Timmerman "Tim" Friar, 73, beloved husband for 52 years to Cynthia "Cindy" Friar, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. 

He was the son of the late Charles Edward Friar, Sr., and Grace Helen Timmerman Friar.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Allison Friar...

Genevieve "Jenny" Bolin Magness

Genevieve "Jenny" Bolin Magness

Feb 22, 2024

GENEVIEVE BOLIN “JENNY” MAGNESS, 89, widow of Russell C. Magness, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 in Aiken Rehab and Care Center.

A native of Springfield, SC. Jenny was a daughter of the late Ezelle and Viola Hutto Bolin.  She lived in Aiken most of her life.  She formerly worked as a teller at Farmers and Merchants Bank and later as...

David Field Abbott

David Field Abbott

Feb 20, 2024

David F. Abbott passed away in the early morning hours of Feb. 20, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia after suffering a long-term illness.

After graduating Fort Hunt High School in Fairfax, VA in 1975, David served as a communications specialist for the US Army based in Hawaii.  Post service, David joined Gannett and was an instrumental member of the team for USA...

Sarah Louise Bailey

Sarah Louise Bailey

Feb 18, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Sarah Louise Bailey, 87, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024.

Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, William, and daughters, Linda Felder and infant daughter, Sarah Bailey.

She is survived by four children, Melanie Rhodes, William Bailey (Debbie), Deborah Rodriguez (Danny), and Merri Walton (David).  She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Arthur Rhodes, Jason Bailey, Christopher...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Ramona Allen Womack

Ramona Allen Womack

Mar 19, 2024

     Ramona Allen Womack, 92, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away March 19, 2024 at Brandon Wilde Retirement Community in Evans, Georgia.

      Ramona was born to the late Ernest and Ruth Allen on August 22, 1931, in Shoal Creek Township, North Carolina (now a part of Murphy, North Carolina). She graduated from Donora, High School located in...

Grace Ardin Crawford Wheeler

Grace Ardin Crawford Wheeler

Mar 10, 2024

Aiken – Mrs. Grace Ardin Crawford Wheeler, 86, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024.

Mrs. Wheeler was born in Savannah, GA, the daughter of the late George A. and Gladys V. Humphries Crawford, and grew up in Saluda, SC.  Grace was an instant friend to anyone she met, easy to talk to, kind, humble, quick-witted, and loyal to a ‘T.’ You...

Joseph E. Hamilton

Joseph E. Hamilton

Mar 10, 2024

JOSEPH E. HAMILTON, 78, husband of the late Carol Heath Hamilton, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 10, 2024 in his home. 

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Joseph was the son of the late Theodore Hamilton, Sr. and Mary Ouzts Hamilton. Joseph was a member of Talatha Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon. After 21.5 years, he retired...

Cheryl M. Guynn

Cheryl M. Guynn

Mar 9, 2024

CHERYL MILLER GUYNN, 79, beloved widow of James Chandler Guynn, passed away Saturday morning, March 9, 2024 in Cumberland Hills with her daughter by her side.

 A native of Chamblee, GA, Cheryl was a daughter of the late George Newton Miller, who died when Cheryl was a child, and the late Pearl Chesnut Miller Berry.  Her mother later married Franklin Lafayette...

Leona V. Frontroth

Leona V. Frontroth

Mar 9, 2024

Aiken, SC- Leona Grace Volk Frontroth, 91, died Saturday, March 9, 2024 at home with her beloved caregivers.

Born in Corry, PA, Leona “Lee” Frontroth was the daughter of the late Burt and Edyth Volk. In 1954 Leona married Ronald “Ron” Frontroth and moved to Aiken, SC where she worked as a secretary at the Savannah River Site. After starting a...

Howard F. Lowery

Howard F. Lowery

Mar 8, 2024

  HOWARD FREDERICK LOWERY, 49, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, March 8, 2024.

     A cherished native of Aiken whose life was intertwined with the very essence of his community. He was born to Jan M. Royal and the late John D. Lowery.

     A graduate of Aiken High School, Howard's presence in the community was profound. Known affectionately as "Aiken's...

Marialena Coco Ward

Marialena Coco Ward

Mar 5, 2024

Aiken – Mrs. Marialena Coco Ward, 53, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

She was born Marialena Chiara Coco at Holy Redeemer Hospital on March 4, 1971, to Joseph and the late Louise Coco. She was baptized April 11, 1971 at St. Dominics Church in Philadelphia. She graduated Lansdale School of Cosmetology in 1993, and worked as...

Edith S. Pressnell

Edith S. Pressnell

Mar 5, 2024

EDITH S. PRESSNELL, 96, widow of Douglas Cecil Pressnell, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

 Born in Athens, AL to Edgar and Sudie Pack Shores, Edith made New Ellenton her home since 1953. She found great joy in various passions, from her love for bowling to tending her garden. However, one of the deepest sources of...

Douglas Schroeder Garvin

Douglas Schroeder Garvin

Mar 4, 2024

DOUGLAS SCHROEDER GARVIN, 83, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at his residence.

Doug, a son of the late Lonnie A, Sr., and Olivia Schroeder Garvin, was born at Aiken County Hospital on April 7, 1940, He graduated from Aiken High school in 1957, University of South Carolina in 1962, University South Carolina Law in 1966. He was Honorably discharged from...

James “Bryan” Trevor Randall

James “Bryan” Trevor Randall

Mar 1, 2024

AUGUSTA, Ga. - James “Bryan” Trevor Randall, 38, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, March 1, 2024.  Bryan was born in Aiken S.C. to the late James C. Randall and Terry Davis Randall, on February 12, 1986.

   Bryan graduated from South Aiken High School in 2005, and enrolled at Aiken Technical College graduating with a degree in Graphic...

David Vaughn Wallace

David Vaughn Wallace

Feb 29, 2024

David Vaughn Wallace, 78, loving husband of Deborah Dukes Wallace, died on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers after a brief illness.

He was a son of the late Dr. Richard M. and June F. Wallace.

A native of Lawrence, Kansas, David attended Aiken County public schools and was a graduate of the University of South Carolina. He was...

Sara Patterson Wampole

Sara Patterson Wampole

Feb 26, 2024

Sara Patterson Wampole 86, passed away peacefully Monday February 26, 2024.  Sara was born in Statesville, NC and grew up in Concord, NC. After  graduating from Queens College in Charlotte NC, she moved to Atlanta Georgia where she worked as a first grade teacher and met her late husband Nevin C. Wampole. In the late 1960s, the Wampole family settled...

Betty Bradley Chapman

Betty Bradley Chapman

Feb 26, 2024

Betty Bradley Chapman of Aiken, SC passed away February 26, 2024 at the age of 88.

She was born May 11th, 1935 in Aiken, SC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Robert Chapman; her father Wallace Bradley; her mother Johnsie Bradley; brother Wallace Bradley, Jr; and son Wallace Chapman.

She is survived by daughter, Teresa Ross and son, Noel...

Jeanette Barton

Jeanette Barton

Feb 24, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Jeanette Barton 77 of Aiken, SC wife of Rev. Davis Barton passed peacefully into Heaven on February 24, 2024 surrounded at home by her loving family. 

Born in Aiken, Jeanette graduated from Aiken High School and was a lifelong resident of the area.Jeanette was the office manager for twenty-five years until his retirement for Dr. James R. Barham...

Harry Edward Stegall, Sr.

Harry Edward Stegall, Sr.

Feb 23, 2024

HARRY EDWARD STEGALL, SR., 79, husband of the late Josephine Thompson Stegall, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at home.

A graveside service will be held Friday, March 15th at 2 o'clock at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery.

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

W. Earl Tatum

W. Earl Tatum

Feb 23, 2024

AIKEN, SC- William Earl Tatum was born on September 13th, 1933 to William Clinton Tatum and his wife, Mildred Hall Tatum, in Fort Payne, Alabama. His two older sisters, Mary Ruth Sisemore and Sarah Francis Jagoditsch, both predeceased him, as did his wife of 71 years, Patricia Forrester Tatum, and his youngest son, Paul Daniel Tatum. He is survived by...

Fletcher "Tim" Friar

Fletcher "Tim" Friar

Feb 23, 2024

GRANITEVILLE, SC - Mr. Fletcher Timmerman "Tim" Friar, 73, beloved husband for 52 years to Cynthia "Cindy" Friar, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. 

He was the son of the late Charles Edward Friar, Sr., and Grace Helen Timmerman Friar.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Allison Friar...

Genevieve "Jenny" Bolin Magness

Genevieve "Jenny" Bolin Magness

Feb 22, 2024

GENEVIEVE BOLIN “JENNY” MAGNESS, 89, widow of Russell C. Magness, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 in Aiken Rehab and Care Center.

A native of Springfield, SC. Jenny was a daughter of the late Ezelle and Viola Hutto Bolin.  She lived in Aiken most of her life.  She formerly worked as a teller at Farmers and Merchants Bank and later as...

David Field Abbott

David Field Abbott

Feb 20, 2024

David F. Abbott passed away in the early morning hours of Feb. 20, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia after suffering a long-term illness.

After graduating Fort Hunt High School in Fairfax, VA in 1975, David served as a communications specialist for the US Army based in Hawaii.  Post service, David joined Gannett and was an instrumental member of the team for USA...

Sarah Louise Bailey

Sarah Louise Bailey

Feb 18, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Sarah Louise Bailey, 87, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024.

Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, William, and daughters, Linda Felder and infant daughter, Sarah Bailey.

She is survived by four children, Melanie Rhodes, William Bailey (Debbie), Deborah Rodriguez (Danny), and Merri Walton (David).  She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Arthur Rhodes, Jason Bailey, Christopher...