Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Joan Agnes Buttrey
Apr 3, 2025
Joan Agnes Buttrey, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on April 3, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina, at the age of 94.
She was born on September 15, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois. Growing up as an only child, she loved spending time with her grandparents, aunts and uncles, and many cousins. Joan loved expressing her creativity through singing, dancing, and...
Patricia T. Milheim
Apr 2, 2025
Patricia T. Milheim, born on November 9, 1928, in Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully at home in Aiken on April 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Pat was fiercely independent and a proud feminist who embraced life with a lively spirit. She was known for her talents as a gardener and an orchidist, dedicating herself to nurturing the beauty of...
Edwin Carl Hill
Apr 2, 2025
EDWIN CARL HILL, 84, beloved husband of Mary Kelley Fulmer Hill, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
A native of Lake View, SC, Edwin was a son of the late William James and Nell Edwards Hill. He graduated from Lake View High School and went on to graduate from Newberry College. He honorably served in the United States Army Reserves...
Michael Haschker
Apr 2, 2025
MICHAEL HASCHKER, 67, beloved husband of Andrea Freitag Haschker, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in his home, surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Offenbach Germany Michael was a son of the late Gerald and Maria Schmitt Haschker. Michael grew up as an army brat but home was never a city it was where his family and friends were....
Jeffery Lynn Silas
Mar 31, 2025
Mr. Jeffery Lynn Silas, 68, entered into eternal rest Monday, March 31, 2025. He resided in New Ellenton, South Carolina.
Jeff was born December 5th, 1956, in Augusta, GA, a life-long native of New Ellenton in Aiken County SC. He is preceded in in death by the late Hampton C. Silas Jr., and Mary Elizabeth Boozer Silas of Turon, Itawamba Mississippi....
David Albert Rudisill
Mar 31, 2025
David Albert Rudisill, 74, of Aiken South Carolina, passed away March 31, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Dave was born on January 30,1951 in Gettysburg Pennsylvania to the late Jean Elizabeth Rudisill (Harbaugh) and Wilbur Albert Rudisill.He was a graduate of Gettysburg High School in 1969. He attended the Industrial Management Institute and studied Architectural Design & Drafting. He...
Blanche Doreen Lind
Mar 31, 2025
BLANCHE DOREEN LIND, 97, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 in Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living.
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Johnnie Holden
Mar 31, 2025
JOHNNIE HOLDEN, 72, passed away Monday morning, March 31, 2025 in Piedmont Augusta Hospital.
A native of Vernon, AL, Johnnie was a daughter of the late Albert and Lavelle Lachey Taylor.
Survivors are her partner, J.R. Herron; daughter, Tammy Shaw, son, Scott Shaw (Kitty); grandchildren, Matthew S. Shaw, Melanie Shaw, Sonny Shaw, Jr., Dustin Shaw, Whitney Shaw; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Glenda...
Charles "Bobby" Robert Hayes
Mar 30, 2025
CHARLES ROBERT “BOBBY” HAYES, 67, beloved husband of Candace Stapleton “Candy” Hayes, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 30, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Bobby was born in Augusta and raised in Johnston, SC. He was a son of the late Charles Robert, Sr., and Johnnie McCauley Hayes. He graduated from Strom Thurmond High School where he was...
Kenneth James Smith
Mar 27, 2025
Mr. Kenneth James Smith, 84, formerly of Dayton, OH and Aiken, SC, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 in West Palm Beach, FL.
Born in McKee, KY, Kenneth was the son of Reverend Eldon and Ella Mae Smith. He attended Oneida Baptist Institute in Oneida, KY, and graduated from Dixie High School in New Lebanon, OH. He worked as a machinist...
Richard "Dick" Robert Bowers
Mar 27, 2025
Mr. Richard R. (Dick) Bowers, 91, of Kalmia Landing, died March 27, 2025 at Anchor Post Acute.
Funeral services will be held at St. Johns Methodist Church in Aiken on Saturday, July 26th at 11 o’clock. The Revs. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon and Grayson “Butch” Blackwell will officiate. Burial will be private in the Sunset Memorial Gardens.
A native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania,...
Martha R. Killian
Mar 26, 2025
Martha Roberts Killian went to her Eternal Home in Heaven on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She is survived by her husband of more than sixty years, Gerald W. Killian, and she is survived by two adult sons, Thomas Killian (Virginia) of Cartersville, Georgia and Andrew Killian (Venita) of Duluth, Georgia. She is survived by five grandchildren, Nicholas (and Sarah) Killian,...
Michael Dennis Dukes
Mar 26, 2025
Michael Dennis Dukes passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, surrounded by family at home. He was a caring husband, father, uncle, and grandfather. Mike was born November 4, 1952, in Winter Haven, Florida, to the late Beatrice Little Dukes and Carl Dennis Dukes. He enjoyed the friendship of his two older sisters Glennis and Susan and care from his...
Ronald C. Jones
Mar 22, 2025
Ronald C. Jones beloved husband of Sandra P. “Sandee” Jones passed away Saturday morning, March 22, 2025 at home with his loving wife by his side. Ron was born November 13, 1941 in Rome, NY. He was the son of Clinton and Arlene Jones. The family moved to Verona, NY where Ron was joined by brother Robert K, and sister...
Carolyn Theresa Cain
Mar 20, 2025
Carolyn Theresa Cain, 70, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Center. She is now with our Lord.
Carolyn was the daughter of Jean Craig Cain and the late Robert Elwood Cain. Carolyn graduated from Aiken High School and with a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from Clemson University. She taught reading at Hawthorne Elementary for five...
Lorraine Murphree Kelley
Mar 19, 2025
Mrs. Lorraine Murphree Kelley, 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Lorraine was born in Pickens, SC, daughter of the late Roy and Pauline Cooper Murphree. She graduated from Pickens High School, where she met her future husband, James A. Kelley, who was a fellow high school hall monitor.
After they married in December 1963, Lorraine worked as a bank teller...
Margie Smith Cansler
Mar 17, 2025
MARGIE SMITH CANSLER, 94, widow of Robert Cansler, passed away peacefully Monday, March 17, 2025 at home.
A native of Duncan, SC, Margie was a daughter of the late Charlie and Dolly Harvey Smith. She made her home in Aiken since 1953 and was a homemaker. She was a founding member of Charles Wesley United Methodist Church and was active until...
Cordine Coleman Todd
Mar 16, 2025
CORDINE COLEMAN TODD, 81, widow of James Dwight Todd, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A lifelong resident of Aiken County, Cordine was a daughter of the late Cordy and Alice Jay Coleman. She retired from Millbrook Daycare. Cordine was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church.
Cordine had a profound love for the outdoors. She loved hunting,...
Jesse Colin Young
Mar 16, 2025
Jesse Colin Young, whose sincere tenor vocals for the Youngbloods graced one of the most loving anthems of the hippie era, “Get Together,” a Top Five hit in 1969, before he went on to pursue a solo career that lasted more than five decades, died on Sunday at his home in Aiken, S.C. He was 83.His death was announced by...
Sharon Kane Ofenstein
Mar 15, 2025
Sharon Ofenstein of Pepperell, MA, passed suddenly in Aiken, SC, in a riding mishap on her horse March 15, 2025. She was smiling and happy and left us doing what she loved.
Sharon was born in Wilmington, DE, on October 23, 1948, daughter of Mary Esther (Roser) and John Edward Kane. She attended Yorklyn Elementary School and Alexis I. duPont High...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Joan Agnes Buttrey
Apr 3, 2025
Joan Agnes Buttrey, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on April 3, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina, at the age of 94.
She was born on September 15, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois. Growing up as an only child, she loved spending time with her grandparents, aunts and uncles, and many cousins. Joan loved expressing her creativity through singing, dancing, and...
Patricia T. Milheim
Apr 2, 2025
Patricia T. Milheim, born on November 9, 1928, in Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully at home in Aiken on April 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Pat was fiercely independent and a proud feminist who embraced life with a lively spirit. She was known for her talents as a gardener and an orchidist, dedicating herself to nurturing the beauty of...
Edwin Carl Hill
Apr 2, 2025
EDWIN CARL HILL, 84, beloved husband of Mary Kelley Fulmer Hill, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
A native of Lake View, SC, Edwin was a son of the late William James and Nell Edwards Hill. He graduated from Lake View High School and went on to graduate from Newberry College. He honorably served in the United States Army Reserves...
Michael Haschker
Apr 2, 2025
MICHAEL HASCHKER, 67, beloved husband of Andrea Freitag Haschker, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in his home, surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Offenbach Germany Michael was a son of the late Gerald and Maria Schmitt Haschker. Michael grew up as an army brat but home was never a city it was where his family and friends were....
Jeffery Lynn Silas
Mar 31, 2025
Mr. Jeffery Lynn Silas, 68, entered into eternal rest Monday, March 31, 2025. He resided in New Ellenton, South Carolina.
Jeff was born December 5th, 1956, in Augusta, GA, a life-long native of New Ellenton in Aiken County SC. He is preceded in in death by the late Hampton C. Silas Jr., and Mary Elizabeth Boozer Silas of Turon, Itawamba Mississippi....
David Albert Rudisill
Mar 31, 2025
David Albert Rudisill, 74, of Aiken South Carolina, passed away March 31, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Dave was born on January 30,1951 in Gettysburg Pennsylvania to the late Jean Elizabeth Rudisill (Harbaugh) and Wilbur Albert Rudisill.He was a graduate of Gettysburg High School in 1969. He attended the Industrial Management Institute and studied Architectural Design & Drafting. He...
Blanche Doreen Lind
Mar 31, 2025
BLANCHE DOREEN LIND, 97, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 in Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living.
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Johnnie Holden
Mar 31, 2025
JOHNNIE HOLDEN, 72, passed away Monday morning, March 31, 2025 in Piedmont Augusta Hospital.
A native of Vernon, AL, Johnnie was a daughter of the late Albert and Lavelle Lachey Taylor.
Survivors are her partner, J.R. Herron; daughter, Tammy Shaw, son, Scott Shaw (Kitty); grandchildren, Matthew S. Shaw, Melanie Shaw, Sonny Shaw, Jr., Dustin Shaw, Whitney Shaw; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Glenda...
Charles "Bobby" Robert Hayes
Mar 30, 2025
CHARLES ROBERT “BOBBY” HAYES, 67, beloved husband of Candace Stapleton “Candy” Hayes, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 30, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Bobby was born in Augusta and raised in Johnston, SC. He was a son of the late Charles Robert, Sr., and Johnnie McCauley Hayes. He graduated from Strom Thurmond High School where he was...
Kenneth James Smith
Mar 27, 2025
Mr. Kenneth James Smith, 84, formerly of Dayton, OH and Aiken, SC, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 in West Palm Beach, FL.
Born in McKee, KY, Kenneth was the son of Reverend Eldon and Ella Mae Smith. He attended Oneida Baptist Institute in Oneida, KY, and graduated from Dixie High School in New Lebanon, OH. He worked as a machinist...
Richard "Dick" Robert Bowers
Mar 27, 2025
Mr. Richard R. (Dick) Bowers, 91, of Kalmia Landing, died March 27, 2025 at Anchor Post Acute.
Funeral services will be held at St. Johns Methodist Church in Aiken on Saturday, July 26th at 11 o’clock. The Revs. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon and Grayson “Butch” Blackwell will officiate. Burial will be private in the Sunset Memorial Gardens.
A native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania,...
Martha R. Killian
Mar 26, 2025
Martha Roberts Killian went to her Eternal Home in Heaven on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She is survived by her husband of more than sixty years, Gerald W. Killian, and she is survived by two adult sons, Thomas Killian (Virginia) of Cartersville, Georgia and Andrew Killian (Venita) of Duluth, Georgia. She is survived by five grandchildren, Nicholas (and Sarah) Killian,...
Michael Dennis Dukes
Mar 26, 2025
Michael Dennis Dukes passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, surrounded by family at home. He was a caring husband, father, uncle, and grandfather. Mike was born November 4, 1952, in Winter Haven, Florida, to the late Beatrice Little Dukes and Carl Dennis Dukes. He enjoyed the friendship of his two older sisters Glennis and Susan and care from his...
Ronald C. Jones
Mar 22, 2025
Ronald C. Jones beloved husband of Sandra P. “Sandee” Jones passed away Saturday morning, March 22, 2025 at home with his loving wife by his side. Ron was born November 13, 1941 in Rome, NY. He was the son of Clinton and Arlene Jones. The family moved to Verona, NY where Ron was joined by brother Robert K, and sister...
Carolyn Theresa Cain
Mar 20, 2025
Carolyn Theresa Cain, 70, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Center. She is now with our Lord.
Carolyn was the daughter of Jean Craig Cain and the late Robert Elwood Cain. Carolyn graduated from Aiken High School and with a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from Clemson University. She taught reading at Hawthorne Elementary for five...
Lorraine Murphree Kelley
Mar 19, 2025
Mrs. Lorraine Murphree Kelley, 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Lorraine was born in Pickens, SC, daughter of the late Roy and Pauline Cooper Murphree. She graduated from Pickens High School, where she met her future husband, James A. Kelley, who was a fellow high school hall monitor.
After they married in December 1963, Lorraine worked as a bank teller...
Margie Smith Cansler
Mar 17, 2025
MARGIE SMITH CANSLER, 94, widow of Robert Cansler, passed away peacefully Monday, March 17, 2025 at home.
A native of Duncan, SC, Margie was a daughter of the late Charlie and Dolly Harvey Smith. She made her home in Aiken since 1953 and was a homemaker. She was a founding member of Charles Wesley United Methodist Church and was active until...
Cordine Coleman Todd
Mar 16, 2025
CORDINE COLEMAN TODD, 81, widow of James Dwight Todd, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A lifelong resident of Aiken County, Cordine was a daughter of the late Cordy and Alice Jay Coleman. She retired from Millbrook Daycare. Cordine was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church.
Cordine had a profound love for the outdoors. She loved hunting,...
Jesse Colin Young
Mar 16, 2025
Jesse Colin Young, whose sincere tenor vocals for the Youngbloods graced one of the most loving anthems of the hippie era, “Get Together,” a Top Five hit in 1969, before he went on to pursue a solo career that lasted more than five decades, died on Sunday at his home in Aiken, S.C. He was 83.His death was announced by...
Sharon Kane Ofenstein
Mar 15, 2025
Sharon Ofenstein of Pepperell, MA, passed suddenly in Aiken, SC, in a riding mishap on her horse March 15, 2025. She was smiling and happy and left us doing what she loved.
Sharon was born in Wilmington, DE, on October 23, 1948, daughter of Mary Esther (Roser) and John Edward Kane. She attended Yorklyn Elementary School and Alexis I. duPont High...
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