Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Donna Lee Hunkele
Jul 21, 2024
Aiken, SC - Donna Lee Hunkele, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the age of 80. Donna is survived by her devoted husband Bill, their five children her daughters, Michelle (Tom) Giles of Buffalo, NY, Debbie (Jay) Russell of Arcadia, KS and her three sons Steve (Renee) Farmer of Waxhaw, NC,...
William B Roberts
Jul 19, 2024
Aiken – Mr. William B Roberts “Bill”, 90, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024. William was married for over 67 years to his beloved wife, Margaret Ann (nee) Corley, who passed away in October, 2021.
He is survived by three children, Susan Roberts of New Jersey, Corley Roberts of Nashville, Tennessee, and William Roberts of Dallas, TX; his grandchildren, Sarah and...
James George Dallmann
Jul 19, 2024
James (Jim) George Dallmann 83, passed suddenly and peacefully at home, after a perfectly ordinary day Friday, July 19, 2024.
Jim made his career as a banker in Milwaukee and retired to South Carolina where he found wonderful, steadfast friends. A part of his heart remained on the farm and in the deep green woods of Northern Wisconsin.
After his family, Jim...
Janice Lynn White
Jul 17, 2024
JANICE LYNN WHITE, 59, widow of Dan White, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in her home.
A native of Joliet, IL, Janice was a daughter of JoAnn Staniszewski Casper and the late Eugene J. Sartori. She grew up in Illinois before moving to West Palm Beach, FL. She made Aiken County her home in 2009 and founded God it Made...
Ronald Joseph Albertelli
Jul 16, 2024
Mr. Ronald J. Albertelli went to his heavenly home Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Born in Winchester, Massachusetts on 8-25-44, he moved to Aiken, SC in 1987 to manage the R E Phelon plant. While singing in the Living Christmas Tree at Millbrook Baptist, he met his future wife. They dated for 24 years before marrying on 5-1-2010. Starting in 1999, together...
Carol Fookes Ryder
Jul 15, 2024
AIKEN, South Carolina – Carol Fookes Ryder, 90, passed away on July 15, 2024. Carol was born in New Rochelle, NY, in 1933, the first daughter of the late Raymond and Hedwig Fookes.
In 1955, she graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and married Frederick Dodson Ryder. Mr. and Mrs. Ryder moved to...
Chance Eugene Heath
Jul 14, 2024
JACKSON, SC – CHANCE EUGENE HEATH, 23, beloved husband of Lauren Gore Heath, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 14, 2024 at his residence.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Chance was a son of Phillip Eugene Heath and Denise Brannon Edwards. He owned Heath Lawn Care and was a member of Hollow Creek Baptist Church. Known for his boundless...
Jacob "Jay" Judy, Jr.
Jul 12, 2024
Jacob “Jay” Burns Judy, Jr., 68, entered eternal rest on July 12, 2024, at his home in Graniteville, South Carolina. His wife, Anita K. Judy, was by his side when he passed due to progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Born on March 7, 1956, the first son of Jacob B Judy and Elizabeth Snell Judy. He grew up in Orangeburg...
Andrew Holman West
Jul 11, 2024
Andrew H. West, affectionately known as Pete, peacefully passed away a few days after his 71st birthday, on July 11, 2024 in Aiken, SC. Pete had suffered from complications related to Dementia.
Pete was born in Worcester, Mass in 1953 and grew up with his four siblings Nancy Rowley (Sewell Rowley), Carol Wanstall (Donnie Wanstall), Doug West (Chris West), and Mary...
Sandra Bass Roe
Jul 10, 2024
Aiken - Mrs. Sandra Bass Roe, 83, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in the comfort of her home after a brief illness. Sandra was born in Shreveport, LA, the oldest of ten children of the late Cecil and Ada Mae Holden Bass. She married the late Glenn Alfred DuRant in 1957 and moved to his hometown of Lake City,...
Mildred Ellen Brunson
Jul 8, 2024
N. Augusta – Mrs. Mildred Ellen Edwards Hicks Brunson, 94, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024.
Mrs. Brunson was born in White Plains, GA, daughter of the late James Martin and Jewell Louise Ferguson Edwards. She had been a resident of the area since 1990, was an accounting clerk, and volunteered with the Aiken Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of...
John Edward Burke
Jul 7, 2024
Aiken – Mr. John Edward Burke, 83, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024.
John was born in Buffalo, NY, son of the late john William and Mary Gallagher Burke. He attended the University of Buffalo, and went on to be a Regional Manager in the insurance services industry. A loyal and longtime friend of Bill W, Jack was a blessed faithful...
Emma I. Gragg
Jul 3, 2024
Emma (Emmy) Irene Pauline Winkler Gragg, 97, of Trenton, SC was born on September 4, 1926 and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 3, 2024. The family will receive visitors at Shellhouse Funeral Home, Inc, 924 Hayne Ave SW, Aiken, SC on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM with funeral service immediately following at...
Nona Mauzy
Jul 2, 2024
Nona Luetta Mauzy, 92, passed away peacefully at the Oaks of Aiken Assisted Living on July 2nd, 2024.
Nona was born in Weatherford, TX on May 23rd, 1932 to Jesse James Harlan and Ona Lee Grimes Harlan. She grew up in Texas until the family moved to Clayton, NM during her senior year of high school. After graduation she attended Highlands...
Geoffrey Dean-Smith
Jul 2, 2024
How does one begin to share a person’s life with meaningful words, especially one’s younger brother, namely Geoffrey Dean-Smith, someone who created adventure wherever he chose to go and be.
Born 25 September 1946 Stockport, England Geoffrey Dean-Smith said “Adios Amigos” on 2nd July 2024, surrounded by me, his sister, Pauline, & our family, who cared for and loved him. Particularly...
Joan N. Drips
Jun 30, 2024
Gilbert, SC – Ms. Joan N. Drips, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Joan was born in Oswego, NY, the daughter of the late Doris Holcomb and John Nagelschmidt, as well as her late sister Donna Nagelschmidt and late brother John Nagelschmidt. She was a hardworking and loyal waitress for most of her life....
Robert Edward Popiel
Jun 30, 2024
ROBERT EDWARD POPIEL, 94, beloved husband of Jane Dorger Popiel, passed away Sunday evening, June 30, 2024 in his home.
A native of Somerville, MA, Bob was a son of the late Edward E. and Mary Maher Popiel. He was a graduate of Northeastern University and worked in the electronics industry. His career was in component manufacturing and development. Bob was...
Dr. Terrence Joseph Harris
Jun 28, 2024
DR. TERRENCE JOSEPH HARRIS, 89, beloved husband of Donna Lynn Domaracki Harris, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers with his loving family by his side.
A native of East Chicago, IN, Terry was a son of the late Joseph and Helen Poi Harris. Terry grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, graduating from Mt. Lebanon High School....
Gregory Estus Toole
Jun 27, 2024
GREGORY ESTUS TOOLE, 64, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 27, 2024.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Gregory was a son of Billie Jean Daniel Toole and the late Robert Ladson Toole. He was an automotive mechanic. Gregory enjoyed building cars and go karts for dirt track racing. He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved fishing on Clarks...
James “Doc” Honnell Odle
Jun 25, 2024
JAMES HONNELL ODLE "DOC", 75, beloved husband of Diane Yarbrough Odle, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in his home.
A native of Alcorn County, MS, James was a son of the late James Vanderford and Ruby Nichols Odle. Tuscumbia Baptist Church was his home church.
Doc has made Aiken his home for the past 40 years. He worked as a...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Donna Lee Hunkele
Jul 21, 2024
Aiken, SC - Donna Lee Hunkele, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the age of 80. Donna is survived by her devoted husband Bill, their five children her daughters, Michelle (Tom) Giles of Buffalo, NY, Debbie (Jay) Russell of Arcadia, KS and her three sons Steve (Renee) Farmer of Waxhaw, NC,...
William B Roberts
Jul 19, 2024
Aiken – Mr. William B Roberts “Bill”, 90, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024. William was married for over 67 years to his beloved wife, Margaret Ann (nee) Corley, who passed away in October, 2021.
He is survived by three children, Susan Roberts of New Jersey, Corley Roberts of Nashville, Tennessee, and William Roberts of Dallas, TX; his grandchildren, Sarah and...
James George Dallmann
Jul 19, 2024
James (Jim) George Dallmann 83, passed suddenly and peacefully at home, after a perfectly ordinary day Friday, July 19, 2024.
Jim made his career as a banker in Milwaukee and retired to South Carolina where he found wonderful, steadfast friends. A part of his heart remained on the farm and in the deep green woods of Northern Wisconsin.
After his family, Jim...
Janice Lynn White
Jul 17, 2024
JANICE LYNN WHITE, 59, widow of Dan White, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in her home.
A native of Joliet, IL, Janice was a daughter of JoAnn Staniszewski Casper and the late Eugene J. Sartori. She grew up in Illinois before moving to West Palm Beach, FL. She made Aiken County her home in 2009 and founded God it Made...
Ronald Joseph Albertelli
Jul 16, 2024
Mr. Ronald J. Albertelli went to his heavenly home Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Born in Winchester, Massachusetts on 8-25-44, he moved to Aiken, SC in 1987 to manage the R E Phelon plant. While singing in the Living Christmas Tree at Millbrook Baptist, he met his future wife. They dated for 24 years before marrying on 5-1-2010. Starting in 1999, together...
Carol Fookes Ryder
Jul 15, 2024
AIKEN, South Carolina – Carol Fookes Ryder, 90, passed away on July 15, 2024. Carol was born in New Rochelle, NY, in 1933, the first daughter of the late Raymond and Hedwig Fookes.
In 1955, she graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and married Frederick Dodson Ryder. Mr. and Mrs. Ryder moved to...
Chance Eugene Heath
Jul 14, 2024
JACKSON, SC – CHANCE EUGENE HEATH, 23, beloved husband of Lauren Gore Heath, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 14, 2024 at his residence.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Chance was a son of Phillip Eugene Heath and Denise Brannon Edwards. He owned Heath Lawn Care and was a member of Hollow Creek Baptist Church. Known for his boundless...
Jacob "Jay" Judy, Jr.
Jul 12, 2024
Jacob “Jay” Burns Judy, Jr., 68, entered eternal rest on July 12, 2024, at his home in Graniteville, South Carolina. His wife, Anita K. Judy, was by his side when he passed due to progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Born on March 7, 1956, the first son of Jacob B Judy and Elizabeth Snell Judy. He grew up in Orangeburg...
Andrew Holman West
Jul 11, 2024
Andrew H. West, affectionately known as Pete, peacefully passed away a few days after his 71st birthday, on July 11, 2024 in Aiken, SC. Pete had suffered from complications related to Dementia.
Pete was born in Worcester, Mass in 1953 and grew up with his four siblings Nancy Rowley (Sewell Rowley), Carol Wanstall (Donnie Wanstall), Doug West (Chris West), and Mary...
Sandra Bass Roe
Jul 10, 2024
Aiken - Mrs. Sandra Bass Roe, 83, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in the comfort of her home after a brief illness. Sandra was born in Shreveport, LA, the oldest of ten children of the late Cecil and Ada Mae Holden Bass. She married the late Glenn Alfred DuRant in 1957 and moved to his hometown of Lake City,...
Mildred Ellen Brunson
Jul 8, 2024
N. Augusta – Mrs. Mildred Ellen Edwards Hicks Brunson, 94, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024.
Mrs. Brunson was born in White Plains, GA, daughter of the late James Martin and Jewell Louise Ferguson Edwards. She had been a resident of the area since 1990, was an accounting clerk, and volunteered with the Aiken Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of...
John Edward Burke
Jul 7, 2024
Aiken – Mr. John Edward Burke, 83, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024.
John was born in Buffalo, NY, son of the late john William and Mary Gallagher Burke. He attended the University of Buffalo, and went on to be a Regional Manager in the insurance services industry. A loyal and longtime friend of Bill W, Jack was a blessed faithful...
Emma I. Gragg
Jul 3, 2024
Emma (Emmy) Irene Pauline Winkler Gragg, 97, of Trenton, SC was born on September 4, 1926 and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 3, 2024. The family will receive visitors at Shellhouse Funeral Home, Inc, 924 Hayne Ave SW, Aiken, SC on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM with funeral service immediately following at...
Nona Mauzy
Jul 2, 2024
Nona Luetta Mauzy, 92, passed away peacefully at the Oaks of Aiken Assisted Living on July 2nd, 2024.
Nona was born in Weatherford, TX on May 23rd, 1932 to Jesse James Harlan and Ona Lee Grimes Harlan. She grew up in Texas until the family moved to Clayton, NM during her senior year of high school. After graduation she attended Highlands...
Geoffrey Dean-Smith
Jul 2, 2024
How does one begin to share a person’s life with meaningful words, especially one’s younger brother, namely Geoffrey Dean-Smith, someone who created adventure wherever he chose to go and be.
Born 25 September 1946 Stockport, England Geoffrey Dean-Smith said “Adios Amigos” on 2nd July 2024, surrounded by me, his sister, Pauline, & our family, who cared for and loved him. Particularly...
Joan N. Drips
Jun 30, 2024
Gilbert, SC – Ms. Joan N. Drips, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Joan was born in Oswego, NY, the daughter of the late Doris Holcomb and John Nagelschmidt, as well as her late sister Donna Nagelschmidt and late brother John Nagelschmidt. She was a hardworking and loyal waitress for most of her life....
Robert Edward Popiel
Jun 30, 2024
ROBERT EDWARD POPIEL, 94, beloved husband of Jane Dorger Popiel, passed away Sunday evening, June 30, 2024 in his home.
A native of Somerville, MA, Bob was a son of the late Edward E. and Mary Maher Popiel. He was a graduate of Northeastern University and worked in the electronics industry. His career was in component manufacturing and development. Bob was...
Dr. Terrence Joseph Harris
Jun 28, 2024
DR. TERRENCE JOSEPH HARRIS, 89, beloved husband of Donna Lynn Domaracki Harris, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers with his loving family by his side.
A native of East Chicago, IN, Terry was a son of the late Joseph and Helen Poi Harris. Terry grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, graduating from Mt. Lebanon High School....
Gregory Estus Toole
Jun 27, 2024
GREGORY ESTUS TOOLE, 64, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 27, 2024.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Gregory was a son of Billie Jean Daniel Toole and the late Robert Ladson Toole. He was an automotive mechanic. Gregory enjoyed building cars and go karts for dirt track racing. He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved fishing on Clarks...
James “Doc” Honnell Odle
Jun 25, 2024
JAMES HONNELL ODLE "DOC", 75, beloved husband of Diane Yarbrough Odle, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in his home.
A native of Alcorn County, MS, James was a son of the late James Vanderford and Ruby Nichols Odle. Tuscumbia Baptist Church was his home church.
Doc has made Aiken his home for the past 40 years. He worked as a...
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