Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Joseph Anthony Gregorio
Dec 4, 2023
Joseph A. Gregorio passed away on December 4, 2023 after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Joe was born in Jersey City, NJ and was the son of the late Joseph J. Gregorio and Rosemary Gregorio of Union City, NJ.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Teresa Blasdell, of Denville, NJ. Joe is survived by his wife of...
James C. "Jim" Randall
Dec 4, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Mr. James C. "Jim" Randall, 70, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 4, 2023.
Jim was a lifelong Aikenite who was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and wife of 30 years Terry Davis Randall, his parents Dora Corley Randall & James S. Randall and brother Wayne Henry. Jim owned and operated Jim’s drywall...
Martha Jean Hatcher
Dec 3, 2023
MARTHA JEAN HEATH HATCHER, 81, widow of Gerald T. Hatcher, Sr., passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, December 3, 2023 in Aiken Regional Hospital Sweetwater.
A native of and lifelong resident of Aiken, Martha Jean was a daughter of the late Oliver F. and Mary McElmore Heath. She formerly worked as a secretary in the Aiken County Magistrates Office for Judge...
James Royce "Jimmy" Bouknight
Nov 30, 2023
AIKEN, SC – Mr. James Royce “Jimmy” Bouknight, Jr., 79, beloved husband of Deborah Allen “Debby” Bouknight, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Born in Clinton, SC, Jimmy was the son of the late James Royce and Ruther Whitlock Bouknight. He grew up in Sarasota, FL and served in the Navy in the early 60's. He later worked as a...
Joshua Holander
Nov 29, 2023
Joshua Holander passed away in New York City on November 29. 2023. He died from complications following a very serious burn accident. He was 72.
During his life, Joshua was fortunate to have lived and worked around the world. Born in Hadera, Israel on October 8, 1951, his father Henrich Hollander, a Holocaust survivor, was from the Czech...
James Arlis Dawsey
Nov 29, 2023
James Arlis Dawsey, 88, peacefully reached the heavenly end zone on November 29th, 2023 after an 88 year touchdown run. He was surrounded by his loving family cheering him on.
On the field, Dawsey played a variety of positions: Coach, Teacher, Principal, Administrator, Counselor, National Guardsman, Husband, Dad, Papa and Friend. But he treasured none more than his role as...
Joanne Rokous Blalock
Nov 28, 2023
Joanne Rokous Blalock, 88, joined her eternal love in heaven on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Joanne was born in Lawrence, MA, to Joseph Rokous Sr. and Doris Allen Rokous. She was a devoted nurse, wife, sister, mother, grandmother and friend. There were few things in life she loved more than her husband, family, and friends. Always in charge, and always...
Betty M. Minear
Nov 27, 2023
BETTY M. MINEAR, 99, beloved wife of Jimmy “Jim” Minear, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 in Benton House of Aiken.
Betty was born in Centerville, PA on April 27, 1924 to C. Glen and Gladys Gween Riggle. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Alan.
Betty attended Liberty Business School in Washington, PA and was employed...
Michael Louis Bocchichio
Nov 26, 2023
MICHAEL LOUIS BOCCHICHIO, 78, beloved husband of Janet L. Pease Bocchichio, passed away Sunday morning, November 26, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Waterbury, CT, Michael was son to the late Anthony George and Ellen Duva Bocchichio. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury and Curry College in Milton, MA. Michael...
Joy Roberson Fowler
Nov 25, 2023
Aiken – Joy Roberson Fowler, 74, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023.
Joy was born in Aiken, daughter of the late Stanley Earle Roberson, Sr., and Miriam Storey Roberson. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, L.C. and Fern Roberson as well as Effie Storey. She worked in the dental and real estate professions. Joy graduated from Aiken High...
Mark Carl Rieger
Nov 25, 2023
MARK C. RIEGER, 65, beloved husband of Paula McGrath Rieger, passed away Saturday morning, November 25, 2023 in his home, surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Huntsville, AL, Mark was the son of Gisela Stein Rieger and the late Carl J. Rieger. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama and had a successful career in accounting...
John Thomas "Tom" McRee
Nov 24, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Mr. John Thomas "Tom" McRee, 84, beloved husband of Janice McRee, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023.
Tom was born and raised in Tampa, Florida surrounded by an abundance of family. He attended Sewanee Military Academy and graduated from Hillsborough High School and later Austin Peay University. Tom served in the U.S. Army as a member of...
Joseph "JB" Moseley
Nov 18, 2023
Aiken – Mr. Joseph Benjamin “JB” Moseley, 69, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023.
JB was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and son of the late Wilson Woodrow and Thelma Rawl Moseley. He was in scheduling management at the Savannah River Plant for over 30 years. JB truly lived life to the fullest by hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time...
Robert Cansler, Jr.
Nov 18, 2023
Aiken - Robert Cansler, Jr., age 73, husband of Lindy Duncan Cansler, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 25, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church at 961 Trail Ridge Rd., Aiken, SC 29803. Visitation will be held 1 hour before the service.
Robert...
Ann Hawes Schultz
Nov 13, 2023
On Monday, November 13, 2023, Ann Hawes Schultz, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 93 years. She is survived by her children, Karen S. Lamb (Don) and Gary E. Schultz, Jr. (Heather); her grandchildren, Dylan, Maddox, Kennedy, and Ashton; and her brothers, William G. Hawes and Henry C. Hawes (Margaret). She was preceded in death...
Jason B. Tindall
Nov 13, 2023
JASON BLANE TINDALL, 41, beloved husband of Barbara Tindall, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Augusta, GA, Jason was a son of Blane J. Tindall and Dorothea Shumpert Tindal. He was a lifelong resident of Aiken and a graduate of Aiken High School, Class of 2000. He worked for Aiken...
Franklin Ellsworth Newton
Nov 11, 2023
Franklin Ellsworth Newton, 78, passed away on November 11th, 2023, at Augusta Specialty Select Hospital in Augusta, Georgia shortly after being taken off life support.
As an infant, Mr. Newton was adopted by his loving parents Goldie Eloise Tasker-Newton and Franklin Theodore Newton and raised in Hollywood, Maryland. As a boy he attended St. John’s Catholic School and Leonardtown High...
Rosemary Theresa Reale
Nov 11, 2023
ROSEMARY THERESA REALE, 66, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 in Edgefield Post Acute Care.
A native of Atlantic City, NJ, Rosemary was a daughter of Emily Rosso Reale Burns and the late Joseph T. Reale. She grew up in Margate, NJ prior to moving to Harbor Township in 1973 where she finished high school. She formerly worked at the...
Fred Eugene Wilson
Nov 11, 2023
FREDERICK EUGENE WILSON, 89, beloved husband of Katherine Johnson Wilson, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 in his home with his wife by his side.
A native of Frostburg, MD, Fred was a son of the late Fred M. and Bessie Thomlinson Wilson. He was a graduate of Potomac State College in Keyser, WV. He proudly served in the United...
Esther Bryan Akins
Nov 9, 2023
Mrs. Esther Bryan Akins, 97, of Waycross, GA, returned to her heavenly home on November 9, 2023, in Aiken, SC, after a brief illness surrounded by family, in her daughter's home.
Mrs. Akins was born in Philomath, Ga., on April 28, 1926, to Harry Gordon Bryan and Lena Alford Bryan. Preceeded in death by her devoted husband of 56 years,...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Joseph Anthony Gregorio
Dec 4, 2023
Joseph A. Gregorio passed away on December 4, 2023 after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Joe was born in Jersey City, NJ and was the son of the late Joseph J. Gregorio and Rosemary Gregorio of Union City, NJ.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Teresa Blasdell, of Denville, NJ. Joe is survived by his wife of...
James C. "Jim" Randall
Dec 4, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Mr. James C. "Jim" Randall, 70, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 4, 2023.
Jim was a lifelong Aikenite who was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and wife of 30 years Terry Davis Randall, his parents Dora Corley Randall & James S. Randall and brother Wayne Henry. Jim owned and operated Jim’s drywall...
Martha Jean Hatcher
Dec 3, 2023
MARTHA JEAN HEATH HATCHER, 81, widow of Gerald T. Hatcher, Sr., passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, December 3, 2023 in Aiken Regional Hospital Sweetwater.
A native of and lifelong resident of Aiken, Martha Jean was a daughter of the late Oliver F. and Mary McElmore Heath. She formerly worked as a secretary in the Aiken County Magistrates Office for Judge...
James Royce "Jimmy" Bouknight
Nov 30, 2023
AIKEN, SC – Mr. James Royce “Jimmy” Bouknight, Jr., 79, beloved husband of Deborah Allen “Debby” Bouknight, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Born in Clinton, SC, Jimmy was the son of the late James Royce and Ruther Whitlock Bouknight. He grew up in Sarasota, FL and served in the Navy in the early 60's. He later worked as a...
Joshua Holander
Nov 29, 2023
Joshua Holander passed away in New York City on November 29. 2023. He died from complications following a very serious burn accident. He was 72.
During his life, Joshua was fortunate to have lived and worked around the world. Born in Hadera, Israel on October 8, 1951, his father Henrich Hollander, a Holocaust survivor, was from the Czech...
James Arlis Dawsey
Nov 29, 2023
James Arlis Dawsey, 88, peacefully reached the heavenly end zone on November 29th, 2023 after an 88 year touchdown run. He was surrounded by his loving family cheering him on.
On the field, Dawsey played a variety of positions: Coach, Teacher, Principal, Administrator, Counselor, National Guardsman, Husband, Dad, Papa and Friend. But he treasured none more than his role as...
Joanne Rokous Blalock
Nov 28, 2023
Joanne Rokous Blalock, 88, joined her eternal love in heaven on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Joanne was born in Lawrence, MA, to Joseph Rokous Sr. and Doris Allen Rokous. She was a devoted nurse, wife, sister, mother, grandmother and friend. There were few things in life she loved more than her husband, family, and friends. Always in charge, and always...
Betty M. Minear
Nov 27, 2023
BETTY M. MINEAR, 99, beloved wife of Jimmy “Jim” Minear, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 in Benton House of Aiken.
Betty was born in Centerville, PA on April 27, 1924 to C. Glen and Gladys Gween Riggle. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Alan.
Betty attended Liberty Business School in Washington, PA and was employed...
Michael Louis Bocchichio
Nov 26, 2023
MICHAEL LOUIS BOCCHICHIO, 78, beloved husband of Janet L. Pease Bocchichio, passed away Sunday morning, November 26, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Waterbury, CT, Michael was son to the late Anthony George and Ellen Duva Bocchichio. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury and Curry College in Milton, MA. Michael...
Joy Roberson Fowler
Nov 25, 2023
Aiken – Joy Roberson Fowler, 74, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023.
Joy was born in Aiken, daughter of the late Stanley Earle Roberson, Sr., and Miriam Storey Roberson. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, L.C. and Fern Roberson as well as Effie Storey. She worked in the dental and real estate professions. Joy graduated from Aiken High...
Mark Carl Rieger
Nov 25, 2023
MARK C. RIEGER, 65, beloved husband of Paula McGrath Rieger, passed away Saturday morning, November 25, 2023 in his home, surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Huntsville, AL, Mark was the son of Gisela Stein Rieger and the late Carl J. Rieger. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama and had a successful career in accounting...
John Thomas "Tom" McRee
Nov 24, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Mr. John Thomas "Tom" McRee, 84, beloved husband of Janice McRee, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023.
Tom was born and raised in Tampa, Florida surrounded by an abundance of family. He attended Sewanee Military Academy and graduated from Hillsborough High School and later Austin Peay University. Tom served in the U.S. Army as a member of...
Joseph "JB" Moseley
Nov 18, 2023
Aiken – Mr. Joseph Benjamin “JB” Moseley, 69, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023.
JB was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and son of the late Wilson Woodrow and Thelma Rawl Moseley. He was in scheduling management at the Savannah River Plant for over 30 years. JB truly lived life to the fullest by hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time...
Robert Cansler, Jr.
Nov 18, 2023
Aiken - Robert Cansler, Jr., age 73, husband of Lindy Duncan Cansler, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 25, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church at 961 Trail Ridge Rd., Aiken, SC 29803. Visitation will be held 1 hour before the service.
Robert...
Ann Hawes Schultz
Nov 13, 2023
On Monday, November 13, 2023, Ann Hawes Schultz, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 93 years. She is survived by her children, Karen S. Lamb (Don) and Gary E. Schultz, Jr. (Heather); her grandchildren, Dylan, Maddox, Kennedy, and Ashton; and her brothers, William G. Hawes and Henry C. Hawes (Margaret). She was preceded in death...
Jason B. Tindall
Nov 13, 2023
JASON BLANE TINDALL, 41, beloved husband of Barbara Tindall, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Augusta, GA, Jason was a son of Blane J. Tindall and Dorothea Shumpert Tindal. He was a lifelong resident of Aiken and a graduate of Aiken High School, Class of 2000. He worked for Aiken...
Franklin Ellsworth Newton
Nov 11, 2023
Franklin Ellsworth Newton, 78, passed away on November 11th, 2023, at Augusta Specialty Select Hospital in Augusta, Georgia shortly after being taken off life support.
As an infant, Mr. Newton was adopted by his loving parents Goldie Eloise Tasker-Newton and Franklin Theodore Newton and raised in Hollywood, Maryland. As a boy he attended St. John’s Catholic School and Leonardtown High...
Rosemary Theresa Reale
Nov 11, 2023
ROSEMARY THERESA REALE, 66, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 in Edgefield Post Acute Care.
A native of Atlantic City, NJ, Rosemary was a daughter of Emily Rosso Reale Burns and the late Joseph T. Reale. She grew up in Margate, NJ prior to moving to Harbor Township in 1973 where she finished high school. She formerly worked at the...
Fred Eugene Wilson
Nov 11, 2023
FREDERICK EUGENE WILSON, 89, beloved husband of Katherine Johnson Wilson, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 in his home with his wife by his side.
A native of Frostburg, MD, Fred was a son of the late Fred M. and Bessie Thomlinson Wilson. He was a graduate of Potomac State College in Keyser, WV. He proudly served in the United...
Esther Bryan Akins
Nov 9, 2023
Mrs. Esther Bryan Akins, 97, of Waycross, GA, returned to her heavenly home on November 9, 2023, in Aiken, SC, after a brief illness surrounded by family, in her daughter's home.
Mrs. Akins was born in Philomath, Ga., on April 28, 1926, to Harry Gordon Bryan and Lena Alford Bryan. Preceeded in death by her devoted husband of 56 years,...
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Shellhouse Funeral Home, Inc is a collection of obituaries for Aiken, South Carolina. With services throughout Aiken County that are updated regularly. Find local Aiken, SC obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.