Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Sumitraben T. Patel
Feb 1, 2024
SUMITRABEN T. PATEL, 93, from Aiken, SC passed away on February 1st, 2024, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She passed away peacefully at Piedmont Augusta Hospital and will be dearly missed by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A native of Mahudha, Gujarat, India, Sumitra was a daughter of Dahyabhai and Diwaliben Patel.
Survivors include four children, Rashmin (Rita) T....
Heidi A. Albrecht
Jan 30, 2024
HEIDI A. ALBRECHT, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in her home.
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Ivan Gabriel Gottlieb
Jan 29, 2024
AIKEN, SC – Ivan Gabriel Gottlieb, 26, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024.Ivan was the beloved son of Terry and Lois Gottlieb of Aiken, SC. Born in Los Angeles, CA, he was adopted as an infant into the Gottlieb family. He attended Open Charter Elementary School, Ocean Charter Middle School, and graduated from New Roads High School in 2015....
Herbert Hampton "Hank" Elder
Jan 25, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Herbert Hampton "Hank" Elder, 78, beloved husband of Susan Brewer Elder, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Hank was born in Atlanta and later moved to Columbia, South Carolina, where he graduated from A.C. Flora High School. He was an Eagle Scout. He graduated cum laude from Georgia Tech on the Co-op program with a degree in...
Clarissa Ann Grooms
Jan 23, 2024
CLARISSA ANN GROOMS, 55, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 unexpectedly in her home.
A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Clarissa was a daughter of Ann Thomas Grooms and the late Clarence A. Grooms, Jr. She was a graduate of Aiken High School and attended USC-Aiken. Clarissa worked for Graniteville Co. for 18 years until its closing following the train...
John Edward Roy
Jan 22, 2024
John Edward Roy, 87, ended his life’s journey peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2024, with the love and support of his wife of 62 years Phyllis H. Roy, and their three children. A native of Huntington, WV, John was the son of the late Dennis and Marjorie Main Roy. He graduated from Marshall University with a B.S. in Chemistry.
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John William Cunningham
Jan 18, 2024
John William Cunningham born October 15, 1930, in Des Moines, Iowa, died January 18, 2024 in Aiken, South Carolina. His beloved wife, Florence Josephine Cunningham preceded him in death on January 10, 2024. His parents William Clark Cunningham and Mildred Dean Cunningham of Grinnell, Iowa, and his two sisters, Mary Kathryn and Joann Dean also preceded him...
Frances Lyvonne "Vonnie" Savoy
Jan 16, 2024
FRANCES LYVONNE “VONNIE” SAVOY, 69, beloved wife of David Lawrence Savoy, passed away Tuesday evening, January 16, 2024 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Vonnie was a daughter of the late Franklin Young and June Hall Young. She retired from Savannah River Site as an office coordinator. She loved fishing,...
Dorothy M. Kennedy
Jan 16, 2024
Dorothy M. Kennedy, 98, of Aiken, SC, passed away on January 16th, 2024.
Dorothy was born in St. Louis, MO and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She married Dr. William H. Kennedy of Oil City, PA in 1947 and they moved to Titusville, PA. In 1990, they retired to Cocoa Beach, FL, then to Aiken in 2009.
Dorothy and Bill loved...
Kenneth J. Hofstetter
Jan 15, 2024
KENNETH JOHN HOFSTETTER, PhD, 83, beloved husband of Marilyn J. Palmer Hofstetter, passed away suddenly Monday evening, January 15, 2024 in his home.
A native of the Quad Cities, IL, Ken was a son of the late Glenn and Maxine Glancy Hofstetter. He attended Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, where he met his future wife. He graduated with...
Janet T. Blanks
Jan 13, 2024
Janet Temples Blanks born November 2,1956, was received into Heaven on January 13, 2024 at her home surrounded by family members and loved ones.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, she was affectionately known as “Jan” to loved ones and friends, “mom” to her dear children, “Mrs. Blanks” to her many students, “Aunt Janet " to her beloved nieces and nephews, and...
Susan C. New
Jan 10, 2024
SUSAN CUBBEDGE NEW passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at her home.
Born and raised in Aiken, Susan was the beloved daughter of Janet Epting and Ira Benjamin New, Jr. She spent most of her life in Aiken, graduating from Aiken High School in 1975. Susan pursued her passion for chemical engineering, graduating with honors from Clemson University in...
Florence Josephine "Jo" Cunningham
Jan 10, 2024
Florence Josephine Cunningham, known affectionately as “Jo” to her friends and family, was the youngest of 12 children. She was born in Sedgwick, Colorado, and it was in Colorado where she met her future husband, John W. Cunningham while working as a secretary at Camp Carson, where he was stationed in the US Army. They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in...
Linda L. Becker
Jan 8, 2024
LINDA L. BECKER, 72, beloved wife of Steven R. Becker, passed away peacefully, in the early morning hours of Monday, January 8, 2024, at her residence.
Born in Carroll, IA, Linda was the daughter of the late Ervin and Marilyn Jean Barrett Richardson. She grew up in Lake City, IA. and worked as an Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper for...
Reah Christine "Chris" McKinney Safley
Jan 7, 2024
AIKEN, SC -- Reah Christine (Chris) McKinney Safley, 70, of Aiken, SC, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Edgefield Post Acute Care Facility following an extended battle with cancer. Born in Richlands, VA, she was the daughter of the late William Algia and Phyllis Jo Eddy McKinney. She grew up in Grundy, VA, was a resident of Aiken...
Vivian H. Tate
Jan 7, 2024
VIVIAN H. TATE, widow of Earl R. Tate, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, in her home in Cumberland Village.
A native of Nashville, TN, Vivian was a daughter of the late John B. and Lillie Gotto Yelton. She made her home in Aiken since 1955 and retired from DuPont at the Savannah River Plant after 30 years. She was...
Brandy Nicole Drennon
Jan 6, 2024
GRANITEVILLE, SC - Ms. Brandy Nicole Drennon, 37, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024.
A native of Aiken County, Brandy was the daughter of the Angela Marie Drennon-Sapp and the late Suleman Murray. She was most recently employed with Sitel Group.
Survivors in addition to her mother include her son, Mason Drennon; stepfather, Raymond Sapp; sisters, Sonya (Jesse) Watts, Karisa...
Kenneth Jo Anderson
Jan 6, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Kenneth Jo Anderson, 77, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024.
Ken was born in Vancouver, WA son of the late Marvin Delbert Anderson and Clara “Marie” Anderson. He was a Nuclear Engineer at the Savannah River Site and numerous other nuclear sites nationwide.
He is survived by his beloved son, Samuel Robert Singletary (Jean) of Beaufort,...
Earl Garland Parker
Jan 6, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Earl Garland Parker went to be with his Lord on Jan 6, 2024 at the age of 92.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Parker, of 63 years, his daughter, Rhonda Denton, his grandson, Justin Carter, and 6 brothers and 1 sister.
Lovingly remembered by his 3 children, Sharon Carter (Eddie), Chris Parker, Gregg Parker...
James A. "Jim" Eanes
Jan 5, 2024
James A. "Jim" Eanes, 86, beloved husband of Jewell Perkins Eanes, passed away Friday evening, January 5, 2024 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.
A native of Stotesbury, WV, Jim was a son of the late Walter Golen and Daffy Elizabeth Hill Eanes. Jim grew up in Raleigh County, WV, graduating from Sophia H.S. in 1955. Immediately after graduation, Jim entered...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Sumitraben T. Patel
Feb 1, 2024
SUMITRABEN T. PATEL, 93, from Aiken, SC passed away on February 1st, 2024, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She passed away peacefully at Piedmont Augusta Hospital and will be dearly missed by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A native of Mahudha, Gujarat, India, Sumitra was a daughter of Dahyabhai and Diwaliben Patel.
Survivors include four children, Rashmin (Rita) T....
Heidi A. Albrecht
Jan 30, 2024
HEIDI A. ALBRECHT, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in her home.
Additional obituary information will be forthcoming.
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Ivan Gabriel Gottlieb
Jan 29, 2024
AIKEN, SC – Ivan Gabriel Gottlieb, 26, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024.Ivan was the beloved son of Terry and Lois Gottlieb of Aiken, SC. Born in Los Angeles, CA, he was adopted as an infant into the Gottlieb family. He attended Open Charter Elementary School, Ocean Charter Middle School, and graduated from New Roads High School in 2015....
Herbert Hampton "Hank" Elder
Jan 25, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Herbert Hampton "Hank" Elder, 78, beloved husband of Susan Brewer Elder, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Hank was born in Atlanta and later moved to Columbia, South Carolina, where he graduated from A.C. Flora High School. He was an Eagle Scout. He graduated cum laude from Georgia Tech on the Co-op program with a degree in...
Clarissa Ann Grooms
Jan 23, 2024
CLARISSA ANN GROOMS, 55, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 unexpectedly in her home.
A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Clarissa was a daughter of Ann Thomas Grooms and the late Clarence A. Grooms, Jr. She was a graduate of Aiken High School and attended USC-Aiken. Clarissa worked for Graniteville Co. for 18 years until its closing following the train...
John Edward Roy
Jan 22, 2024
John Edward Roy, 87, ended his life’s journey peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2024, with the love and support of his wife of 62 years Phyllis H. Roy, and their three children. A native of Huntington, WV, John was the son of the late Dennis and Marjorie Main Roy. He graduated from Marshall University with a B.S. in Chemistry.
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John William Cunningham
Jan 18, 2024
John William Cunningham born October 15, 1930, in Des Moines, Iowa, died January 18, 2024 in Aiken, South Carolina. His beloved wife, Florence Josephine Cunningham preceded him in death on January 10, 2024. His parents William Clark Cunningham and Mildred Dean Cunningham of Grinnell, Iowa, and his two sisters, Mary Kathryn and Joann Dean also preceded him...
Frances Lyvonne "Vonnie" Savoy
Jan 16, 2024
FRANCES LYVONNE “VONNIE” SAVOY, 69, beloved wife of David Lawrence Savoy, passed away Tuesday evening, January 16, 2024 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Vonnie was a daughter of the late Franklin Young and June Hall Young. She retired from Savannah River Site as an office coordinator. She loved fishing,...
Dorothy M. Kennedy
Jan 16, 2024
Dorothy M. Kennedy, 98, of Aiken, SC, passed away on January 16th, 2024.
Dorothy was born in St. Louis, MO and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She married Dr. William H. Kennedy of Oil City, PA in 1947 and they moved to Titusville, PA. In 1990, they retired to Cocoa Beach, FL, then to Aiken in 2009.
Dorothy and Bill loved...
Kenneth J. Hofstetter
Jan 15, 2024
KENNETH JOHN HOFSTETTER, PhD, 83, beloved husband of Marilyn J. Palmer Hofstetter, passed away suddenly Monday evening, January 15, 2024 in his home.
A native of the Quad Cities, IL, Ken was a son of the late Glenn and Maxine Glancy Hofstetter. He attended Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, where he met his future wife. He graduated with...
Janet T. Blanks
Jan 13, 2024
Janet Temples Blanks born November 2,1956, was received into Heaven on January 13, 2024 at her home surrounded by family members and loved ones.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, she was affectionately known as “Jan” to loved ones and friends, “mom” to her dear children, “Mrs. Blanks” to her many students, “Aunt Janet " to her beloved nieces and nephews, and...
Susan C. New
Jan 10, 2024
SUSAN CUBBEDGE NEW passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at her home.
Born and raised in Aiken, Susan was the beloved daughter of Janet Epting and Ira Benjamin New, Jr. She spent most of her life in Aiken, graduating from Aiken High School in 1975. Susan pursued her passion for chemical engineering, graduating with honors from Clemson University in...
Florence Josephine "Jo" Cunningham
Jan 10, 2024
Florence Josephine Cunningham, known affectionately as “Jo” to her friends and family, was the youngest of 12 children. She was born in Sedgwick, Colorado, and it was in Colorado where she met her future husband, John W. Cunningham while working as a secretary at Camp Carson, where he was stationed in the US Army. They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in...
Linda L. Becker
Jan 8, 2024
LINDA L. BECKER, 72, beloved wife of Steven R. Becker, passed away peacefully, in the early morning hours of Monday, January 8, 2024, at her residence.
Born in Carroll, IA, Linda was the daughter of the late Ervin and Marilyn Jean Barrett Richardson. She grew up in Lake City, IA. and worked as an Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper for...
Reah Christine "Chris" McKinney Safley
Jan 7, 2024
AIKEN, SC -- Reah Christine (Chris) McKinney Safley, 70, of Aiken, SC, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Edgefield Post Acute Care Facility following an extended battle with cancer. Born in Richlands, VA, she was the daughter of the late William Algia and Phyllis Jo Eddy McKinney. She grew up in Grundy, VA, was a resident of Aiken...
Vivian H. Tate
Jan 7, 2024
VIVIAN H. TATE, widow of Earl R. Tate, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, in her home in Cumberland Village.
A native of Nashville, TN, Vivian was a daughter of the late John B. and Lillie Gotto Yelton. She made her home in Aiken since 1955 and retired from DuPont at the Savannah River Plant after 30 years. She was...
Brandy Nicole Drennon
Jan 6, 2024
GRANITEVILLE, SC - Ms. Brandy Nicole Drennon, 37, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024.
A native of Aiken County, Brandy was the daughter of the Angela Marie Drennon-Sapp and the late Suleman Murray. She was most recently employed with Sitel Group.
Survivors in addition to her mother include her son, Mason Drennon; stepfather, Raymond Sapp; sisters, Sonya (Jesse) Watts, Karisa...
Kenneth Jo Anderson
Jan 6, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Kenneth Jo Anderson, 77, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024.
Ken was born in Vancouver, WA son of the late Marvin Delbert Anderson and Clara “Marie” Anderson. He was a Nuclear Engineer at the Savannah River Site and numerous other nuclear sites nationwide.
He is survived by his beloved son, Samuel Robert Singletary (Jean) of Beaufort,...
Earl Garland Parker
Jan 6, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Earl Garland Parker went to be with his Lord on Jan 6, 2024 at the age of 92.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Parker, of 63 years, his daughter, Rhonda Denton, his grandson, Justin Carter, and 6 brothers and 1 sister.
Lovingly remembered by his 3 children, Sharon Carter (Eddie), Chris Parker, Gregg Parker...
James A. "Jim" Eanes
Jan 5, 2024
James A. "Jim" Eanes, 86, beloved husband of Jewell Perkins Eanes, passed away Friday evening, January 5, 2024 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.
A native of Stotesbury, WV, Jim was a son of the late Walter Golen and Daffy Elizabeth Hill Eanes. Jim grew up in Raleigh County, WV, graduating from Sophia H.S. in 1955. Immediately after graduation, Jim entered...
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