Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Phyllis Temples DeBord

Phyllis Temples DeBord

Aug 29, 2023

 

PHYLLIS TEMPLES DeBORD, 62, went to be with her Heavenly Father, quickly in her sleep on August 29, 2023 following a long time illness.

A lifelong resident of Aiken County, Phyllis was a daughter of Betty Temples Thompson and the late Dan Temples.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by two children, Lauren Ashlee DeBord, Aiken, James...

Carol Beth Hurst

Carol Beth Hurst

Aug 29, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Carol Beth Hurst, 80, born in Fort Sam Houston, Texas near San Antonio, Texas, daughter of the late Darl Kenneth Hurst (Sr.) and the late Addie Mae Canter Hurst, passed away into the loving arms of God at 6:17 PM on August 29, 2023 at Anchor Rehabilitation Center after two lengthy surgeries and extended stays in the...

Paul E. Olney

Paul E. Olney

Aug 29, 2023

 

PAUL E. OLNEY, 81, beloved husband of Candice Edwards Olney, passed away Tuesday evening, August 29, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Meadville, PA, Paul was a son of the late Edward Neal and Doris Margaret Cain Olney.  He grew up in Straight, OK.  Paul was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army. ...

Larry Lee Parsons

Larry Lee Parsons

Aug 26, 2023

 

Larry Lee Parsons, 77, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 in his home.

Born in Portsmouth, VA, Larry was the son of the late Gerald Francis and Frances Becker Parsons.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Vickie and his sons Greg (wife Kelly) and Geoff (wife Kate).

Over his lifetime Larry loved his family, his dogs,...

Heber Truman Herron

Heber Truman Herron

Aug 26, 2023

 

     HEBER TRUMAN HERRON entered the gates of Heaven Saturday, August 26, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family at the early age of 78.     Heber was born in Aiken, SC on April 25, 1945 to the late John Frederick Marshall Herron and the late Nancy Elizabeth Higginbottom Herron.     He was formally known as “The Coca-Cola Man”...

Jack Roy Holton

Jack Roy Holton

Aug 26, 2023

Aiken – Mr. Jack Roy Holton, 95, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.

Jack was born in Soperton, GA, son of the late Glen and Hattie Sammons Holton.  He served in the Korean War with the US Navy and was very proud to have served for his country. He spent many hours helping to build up the local VFW 10601and was...

Kenneth Steven Robinson

Kenneth Steven Robinson

Aug 25, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Kenneth Steven Robinson, Aiken, South Carolina.  He passed at the age of 81 on August 25, 2023.  Ken passed away after a long battle with Interstitial Lung Disease. 

Ken was raised in Illinois and, after serving in the United States Air Force, lived in Indiana, Michigan, California, North Carolina, and South Carolina.  He...

Allan Arthur Schmidt

Allan Arthur Schmidt

Aug 24, 2023

 

ALLAN ARTHUR SCHMIDT, 82, beloved husband of Diane Dolejs Schmidt, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Center after a long and valiant fight with cancer.

Born in Chester, IL, Allan was a son of the late Walter E. and Clara Bewe Schmidt.  He grew up in Ida Grove, IA and served in the U.S. Navy...

Sallie Rankin Wise

Sallie Rankin Wise

Aug 23, 2023

 

SALLIE RANKIN WISE. 85, widow of George W. Wise, Sr., passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side.

A native of Wagener, SC, Sallie was a daughter of the late Paul and Sallie Whittle Rankin.  She was a lifelong resident of Aiken County, and worked for a number of years as a...

Patricia Joan Mercier Foster

Patricia Joan Mercier Foster

Aug 20, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Patricia Joan "PJ" Mercier Foster, 83, beloved wife of Ralph Wayne Foster, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023.

Born in Leominster, MA, PJ was the daughter of the late Ernest Anthony and Rita Scott Mercier. Professionally she held a number of administrative positions in Hi-Tech, Real Estate, and Banking. She owned and operated a company in...

Glenn Courtney Todd

Glenn Courtney Todd

Aug 19, 2023

Glenn Courtney Todd, 85, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away August 19, 2023. Mrs. Todd was born in Aiken, South Carolina, the only child of the late Ida Tyler Courtney and Carroll Lofton Courtney. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 65 years, John Alan Todd, Sr.; her three children, John Alan Todd, Jr. (Krisana), Courtney Todd Nathanson (Barry),...

Frieda Linyard Walker

Frieda Linyard Walker

Aug 19, 2023

Aiken – Mrs. Frieda Linyard Walker, 89, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, August 19, 2023 in the presence of her family after a long illness.

Mrs. Walker was born in North Augusta, SC, the daughter of the late David Parmenio and Frieda Goldsmith Linyard, and was a lifelong resident of Aiken County. Mrs. Walker is survived by her husband...

Jeremy Daniel Caeton

Jeremy Daniel Caeton

Aug 19, 2023

 

Jeremy Daniel Caeton, 54, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Aiken, SC.

A native of Hanford, CA, Jeremy was a son of Barbie Lowry Gibson and Thomas Michael Caeton.  He grew up in California and was a veteran of the United States Navy.  He lived most of his life in Durango, CO before moving to Aiken in 2016. ...

Daniel Joseph Ogden

Daniel Joseph Ogden

Aug 18, 2023

 

DANIEL J. OGDEN, 77, beloved husband of Patsy Robertson Ogden, passed away Friday, August18, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Center.

A native of Longmont, CO, Dan was a son of the late Robert and Helen McCann Ogden.

After dedicating his life to serving his country he retired from the Navy as Chief Petty Officer.  He then moved to Aiken,...

Glenn Wilson Hammer

Glenn Wilson Hammer

Aug 17, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Glenn Wilson Hammer, 77, laid down his working tools on August 17th, 2023 and passed away at Aiken Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Glenn was born to the late Glenn Wilson Hammer Sr. and Cleo Moss Hammer on March 14th, 1946 in Weston, West Virginia where he grew up. Glenn married his soulmate, Patricia Leslie...

Charles L. Staples

Charles L. Staples

Aug 15, 2023

 

 

 

Charles L. Staples, 82, of Aiken, SC, formerly of Henderson Co. KY passed away in the evening of August 15, 2023, from complications of a stroke. 

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gloria Lee (Phelps) Staples and two sons, Brian K. Staples (Kelly), Versailles, KY and William “Ty” Staples, (Anastasia), Danville, KY; two granddaughters,...

Betty Lou Windham LeGrand

Betty Lou Windham LeGrand

Aug 14, 2023

 

BETTY LOU WINDHAM LEGRAND, 96 years of age, passed away on Monday morning, August 14, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Betty was born on August 8, 1927 in Sumter, SC to the late James and Louise Windham. She was one of 10 children; seven preceded her in death. Betty married C.C. (Butch) LeGrand on November 20, 1947 and had...

Elvena E. Howell

Elvena E. Howell

Aug 12, 2023

 

ELVENA E. HOWELL, 73, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at home.

Born in Greenwood, SC, Elvena was a daughter of the late George Montjoy and Corrine McCoy Seymour.  She lived most of her life in Aiken and retired from DOE at the Savannah River Site.

Survivors include her son, James A. Locklair, Aiken; two grandchildren, James Austin Locklair...

Linda K. Calhoun

Linda K. Calhoun

Aug 9, 2023

 

LINDA K. CALHOUN, 77, beloved wife of Thomas K. Calhoun, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

     Linda was viewed by all who knew her as an incredibly kind, genuine, thoughtful and caring person.  She dramatically brightened every room she was in, leaving a positive impact on everyone she met.  In...

Larry Gene Wardlow

Larry Gene Wardlow

Aug 9, 2023

 

Larry Gene Wardlow left this earth after a battle with cancer. A fighter till the end, he passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Aiken Regional Medical Center at the age of 78.  

He grew up in Santa Anna, Texas. He is predeceased by his parents, Gladys and L.K Wardlow and survived by his wife Shela and siblings Mary...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Phyllis Temples DeBord

Phyllis Temples DeBord

Aug 29, 2023

 

PHYLLIS TEMPLES DeBORD, 62, went to be with her Heavenly Father, quickly in her sleep on August 29, 2023 following a long time illness.

A lifelong resident of Aiken County, Phyllis was a daughter of Betty Temples Thompson and the late Dan Temples.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by two children, Lauren Ashlee DeBord, Aiken, James...

Carol Beth Hurst

Carol Beth Hurst

Aug 29, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Carol Beth Hurst, 80, born in Fort Sam Houston, Texas near San Antonio, Texas, daughter of the late Darl Kenneth Hurst (Sr.) and the late Addie Mae Canter Hurst, passed away into the loving arms of God at 6:17 PM on August 29, 2023 at Anchor Rehabilitation Center after two lengthy surgeries and extended stays in the...

Paul E. Olney

Paul E. Olney

Aug 29, 2023

 

PAUL E. OLNEY, 81, beloved husband of Candice Edwards Olney, passed away Tuesday evening, August 29, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Meadville, PA, Paul was a son of the late Edward Neal and Doris Margaret Cain Olney.  He grew up in Straight, OK.  Paul was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army. ...

Larry Lee Parsons

Larry Lee Parsons

Aug 26, 2023

 

Larry Lee Parsons, 77, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 in his home.

Born in Portsmouth, VA, Larry was the son of the late Gerald Francis and Frances Becker Parsons.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Vickie and his sons Greg (wife Kelly) and Geoff (wife Kate).

Over his lifetime Larry loved his family, his dogs,...

Heber Truman Herron

Heber Truman Herron

Aug 26, 2023

 

     HEBER TRUMAN HERRON entered the gates of Heaven Saturday, August 26, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family at the early age of 78.     Heber was born in Aiken, SC on April 25, 1945 to the late John Frederick Marshall Herron and the late Nancy Elizabeth Higginbottom Herron.     He was formally known as “The Coca-Cola Man”...

Jack Roy Holton

Jack Roy Holton

Aug 26, 2023

Aiken – Mr. Jack Roy Holton, 95, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.

Jack was born in Soperton, GA, son of the late Glen and Hattie Sammons Holton.  He served in the Korean War with the US Navy and was very proud to have served for his country. He spent many hours helping to build up the local VFW 10601and was...

Kenneth Steven Robinson

Kenneth Steven Robinson

Aug 25, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Kenneth Steven Robinson, Aiken, South Carolina.  He passed at the age of 81 on August 25, 2023.  Ken passed away after a long battle with Interstitial Lung Disease. 

Ken was raised in Illinois and, after serving in the United States Air Force, lived in Indiana, Michigan, California, North Carolina, and South Carolina.  He...

Allan Arthur Schmidt

Allan Arthur Schmidt

Aug 24, 2023

 

ALLAN ARTHUR SCHMIDT, 82, beloved husband of Diane Dolejs Schmidt, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Center after a long and valiant fight with cancer.

Born in Chester, IL, Allan was a son of the late Walter E. and Clara Bewe Schmidt.  He grew up in Ida Grove, IA and served in the U.S. Navy...

Sallie Rankin Wise

Sallie Rankin Wise

Aug 23, 2023

 

SALLIE RANKIN WISE. 85, widow of George W. Wise, Sr., passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side.

A native of Wagener, SC, Sallie was a daughter of the late Paul and Sallie Whittle Rankin.  She was a lifelong resident of Aiken County, and worked for a number of years as a...

Patricia Joan Mercier Foster

Patricia Joan Mercier Foster

Aug 20, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Patricia Joan "PJ" Mercier Foster, 83, beloved wife of Ralph Wayne Foster, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023.

Born in Leominster, MA, PJ was the daughter of the late Ernest Anthony and Rita Scott Mercier. Professionally she held a number of administrative positions in Hi-Tech, Real Estate, and Banking. She owned and operated a company in...

Glenn Courtney Todd

Glenn Courtney Todd

Aug 19, 2023

Glenn Courtney Todd, 85, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away August 19, 2023. Mrs. Todd was born in Aiken, South Carolina, the only child of the late Ida Tyler Courtney and Carroll Lofton Courtney. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 65 years, John Alan Todd, Sr.; her three children, John Alan Todd, Jr. (Krisana), Courtney Todd Nathanson (Barry),...

Frieda Linyard Walker

Frieda Linyard Walker

Aug 19, 2023

Aiken – Mrs. Frieda Linyard Walker, 89, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, August 19, 2023 in the presence of her family after a long illness.

Mrs. Walker was born in North Augusta, SC, the daughter of the late David Parmenio and Frieda Goldsmith Linyard, and was a lifelong resident of Aiken County. Mrs. Walker is survived by her husband...

Jeremy Daniel Caeton

Jeremy Daniel Caeton

Aug 19, 2023

 

Jeremy Daniel Caeton, 54, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Aiken, SC.

A native of Hanford, CA, Jeremy was a son of Barbie Lowry Gibson and Thomas Michael Caeton.  He grew up in California and was a veteran of the United States Navy.  He lived most of his life in Durango, CO before moving to Aiken in 2016. ...

Daniel Joseph Ogden

Daniel Joseph Ogden

Aug 18, 2023

 

DANIEL J. OGDEN, 77, beloved husband of Patsy Robertson Ogden, passed away Friday, August18, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Center.

A native of Longmont, CO, Dan was a son of the late Robert and Helen McCann Ogden.

After dedicating his life to serving his country he retired from the Navy as Chief Petty Officer.  He then moved to Aiken,...

Glenn Wilson Hammer

Glenn Wilson Hammer

Aug 17, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Glenn Wilson Hammer, 77, laid down his working tools on August 17th, 2023 and passed away at Aiken Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Glenn was born to the late Glenn Wilson Hammer Sr. and Cleo Moss Hammer on March 14th, 1946 in Weston, West Virginia where he grew up. Glenn married his soulmate, Patricia Leslie...

Charles L. Staples

Charles L. Staples

Aug 15, 2023

 

 

 

Charles L. Staples, 82, of Aiken, SC, formerly of Henderson Co. KY passed away in the evening of August 15, 2023, from complications of a stroke. 

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gloria Lee (Phelps) Staples and two sons, Brian K. Staples (Kelly), Versailles, KY and William “Ty” Staples, (Anastasia), Danville, KY; two granddaughters,...

Betty Lou Windham LeGrand

Betty Lou Windham LeGrand

Aug 14, 2023

 

BETTY LOU WINDHAM LEGRAND, 96 years of age, passed away on Monday morning, August 14, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Betty was born on August 8, 1927 in Sumter, SC to the late James and Louise Windham. She was one of 10 children; seven preceded her in death. Betty married C.C. (Butch) LeGrand on November 20, 1947 and had...

Elvena E. Howell

Elvena E. Howell

Aug 12, 2023

 

ELVENA E. HOWELL, 73, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at home.

Born in Greenwood, SC, Elvena was a daughter of the late George Montjoy and Corrine McCoy Seymour.  She lived most of her life in Aiken and retired from DOE at the Savannah River Site.

Survivors include her son, James A. Locklair, Aiken; two grandchildren, James Austin Locklair...

Linda K. Calhoun

Linda K. Calhoun

Aug 9, 2023

 

LINDA K. CALHOUN, 77, beloved wife of Thomas K. Calhoun, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

     Linda was viewed by all who knew her as an incredibly kind, genuine, thoughtful and caring person.  She dramatically brightened every room she was in, leaving a positive impact on everyone she met.  In...

Larry Gene Wardlow

Larry Gene Wardlow

Aug 9, 2023

 

Larry Gene Wardlow left this earth after a battle with cancer. A fighter till the end, he passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Aiken Regional Medical Center at the age of 78.  

He grew up in Santa Anna, Texas. He is predeceased by his parents, Gladys and L.K Wardlow and survived by his wife Shela and siblings Mary...