Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Emma Jean Layton

Emma Jean Layton

Jun 22, 2024

EMMA JEAN LAYTON, 86, widow of Robert Earl (Bob) Layton, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Cincinnati, OH, Emma Jean was the daughter of the late Louis and Ethelene Pendygraft. She lived most of her life in Cincinnati where she graduated from Central Vocational High School. She worked for many years as an...

Christina Acacia Harding

Christina Acacia Harding

Jun 19, 2024

Christina Harding, beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, June 19th, at the age of 21. Christina was born on July 17, 2002, and was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her mom, Marsha Greene.

Christina is survived by her devoted dad, Chris Harding, and loving stepmom, Catherine...

Jean Bracey Meadows

Jean Bracey Meadows

Jun 17, 2024

Jean Bracey Meadows, 93, of Aiken died peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Trinity on Laurens surrounded by her family.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, June 27th at Aiken’s First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 1 hour before the service. Burial will be private.

Ms. Meadows was born on March 11, 1931 in Robertson...

Barbara Alice (nee Maedge) Johnson

Barbara Alice (nee Maedge) Johnson

Jun 16, 2024

Barbara Alice (nee Maedge) Johnson, age 82, born on December 1, 1941 in Chicago, IL, and entered into rest on June 16, 2024 in her home. She resided in Aiken, SC. Since 1975. She and her husband also had lived in Illinois, Michigan, and Mississippi before moving to South Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Jr. and...

Brenda Anne Alvey

Brenda Anne Alvey

Jun 16, 2024

Aiken – Mrs. Brenda Anne Alvey, 71, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024. Brenda was born in Oak Ridge, TN, daughter of the late Harold E. and Frances W. Mercer Alvey. 

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Dilworth Wallace; granddaughters, Jessica Gunkler and Jordan Wallace; grandson, Devin Gunkler (Syra); great-grandchildren Lucius, Avery and Ellie; sister, Pam Harmon (Harry); nieces, Sandy...

William Frederick Mitchell

William Frederick Mitchell

Jun 16, 2024

Aiken – Mr. William Frederick Mitchell, 75, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. 

William was born in Chicago, IL, son of the late Elmer and Ruth Bordell. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Myong Mitchell, daughter Ann Owen, son James Mitchell and grandchildren Olivia, Alexis, Asia, Erika and Meika. William was a...

Neil Oscar Myers

Neil Oscar Myers

Jun 14, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Neil Oscar Myers, 91, husband of Anne Nolen Myers, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Mr. Myers was born in Samson, AL to the late Oscar and Lennye Davis Myers. After graduating high school, Mr. Myers served in the Navy during the Korean War. Following his service, he attended the University of...

Charlotte Phelps Raymond Baxter

Charlotte Phelps Raymond Baxter

Jun 13, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Our Angel, Charlotte Phelps Raymond Baxter, gained her wings on  June 13,2024, at the tender age of 96. She was born May 26, 1928 and spent her youth in Wilton, CT. She and her mother served as “spotters” from their home during the war; their mission was to look for enemy planes flying over Long Island Sound...

Judith Ann White

Judith Ann White

Jun 13, 2024

NEW ELLENTON, SC - Mrs. Judith Ann "Judy" White, 71, beloved wife of James L. "Jimmy" White, Sr., passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024.A Celebration of Life service will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Mercy Church. The family will receive friends following the service.Born in Jackson, MS, Judy was the daughter of the late...

Michael “Mickey” L. Walker

Michael “Mickey” L. Walker

Jun 12, 2024

MICHAEL “MICKEY” LANHAM WALKER, 82, beloved husband of Mary Ann Rollins Walker, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Chester, SC, Mickey was the son of the late Frederick Lanham Walker and Ella Mae Grant Walker. He was a graduate of Clemson University which he was very proud of. He remained a...

David S. Wise, Jr.

David S. Wise, Jr.

Jun 8, 2024

DAVID S. “BILLY” WISE, JR., 92, husband of the late Barbara Chapman Wise, passed away Saturday evening, June 8, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

A native of West Columbia, SC David was a son of the late David S., Sr. and Cassie Lucas Wise.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.  David moved his family...

Charles Frederick Pegg

Charles Frederick Pegg

Jun 8, 2024

CHARLES FREDERICK PEGG, 88, beloved husband of Virginia A. “Gini” Johnson Pegg, passed away Saturday morning, June 8, 2024 in his home with his loving family by his side.A native of Indianapolis, IN, Charles was a son of the late Willard Charles and Ella Katherine Beam Pegg.  He graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.  Charles had...

Dana Duane Willis

Dana Duane Willis

Jun 6, 2024

DANA DUANE WILLIS, 72, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 in his home.

A native of Long Beach, CA, Dana was a son of the late Donald Duane and Dorothy Ann Silkowski Willis.   He was a retired pipefitter and journeyman with The Trades Local 250 in Los Angeles, CA.  

Dana was an avid surfer.    When he wasn’t laying pipe...

William Edward Jones

William Edward Jones

Jun 5, 2024

WILLIAM “BILL” EDWARD JONES, 79, beloved husband of Romelia “Pat” Young Jones, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

 A native of Orange, NJ, Bill whose nickname was “Buster,” was a son of the late Joseph and Adelaide Holder Jones. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He...

Miranda Nicole Curry Owens

Miranda Nicole Curry Owens

Jun 5, 2024

MIRANDA NICOLE CURRY OWENS, 40, beloved wife of Matthew Neill Owens, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in her home, surrounded by her loving family after a valiant 2 year battle against breast cancer.

A native of Nicholas County, WV, Miranda was a daughter of Janette Branham Curry and the late Herbert Murl Curry III.  Her family moved to Clinton, SC...

Brenda Bird

Brenda Bird

Jun 3, 2024

Brenda Bird (née Warner) passed away on June 2, 2024, at the age of 76 in Aiken, South Carolina. She was born on November 29, 1947, in Jamestown, New York. After graduating from George Mason High School, she went on to attend Radford University. It was in Radford that she met her husband of 56 years. Brenda was a loving...

Ervin Joel Coleman

Ervin Joel Coleman

Jun 1, 2024

Ervin Joel Coleman, 65, of Aiken, SC, passed away on June 1, 2024. Joel was born on July, 25, 1958, in Edgefield, SC, to the late Ervin and Julia Coleman. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years Paige Coleman, son Wade Arnold, daughter Whitney Heydt (Kelby), granddaughters Sutton and Savannah Heydt. He is preceded in death by...

Theodore John Pearson, Jr.

Theodore John Pearson, Jr.

May 29, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Lt. Col. Theodore John "Ted" Pearson, Jr. US Army (Ret.), 89, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in his sleep after a life filled with family, travel and service.

Ted was born on October 7th, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Ted and Louise Pearson. He met Nina Patricia Helms and in March of 1958 the couple were...

David L. Twigg

David L. Twigg

May 27, 2024

David Lynn Twigg of Cedar Creek in Aiken, SC passed away on 5/28/2024 after a yearlong battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Born in Cumberland, MD on July 10, 1944, the youngest of three offspring of Arley Lester Twigg and Dorothy Evelyn (Ritter) Twigg. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, James Paul Twigg, his sister Dorothy Jane...

Eloise Landers Roberts

Eloise Landers Roberts

May 25, 2024

ELOISE LANDERS ROBERTS, 87, widow of Terrell G. Roberts, passed away Saturday evening, May 25, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers with her loving family by her side.

A native of Marshall, NC, Eloise was a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Kistler Landers.  She moved to Aiken in 1954 and was a homemaker.  Eloise and Terrell were charter members...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Emma Jean Layton

Emma Jean Layton

Jun 22, 2024

EMMA JEAN LAYTON, 86, widow of Robert Earl (Bob) Layton, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Cincinnati, OH, Emma Jean was the daughter of the late Louis and Ethelene Pendygraft. She lived most of her life in Cincinnati where she graduated from Central Vocational High School. She worked for many years as an...

Christina Acacia Harding

Christina Acacia Harding

Jun 19, 2024

Christina Harding, beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, June 19th, at the age of 21. Christina was born on July 17, 2002, and was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her mom, Marsha Greene.

Christina is survived by her devoted dad, Chris Harding, and loving stepmom, Catherine...

Jean Bracey Meadows

Jean Bracey Meadows

Jun 17, 2024

Jean Bracey Meadows, 93, of Aiken died peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Trinity on Laurens surrounded by her family.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, June 27th at Aiken’s First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 1 hour before the service. Burial will be private.

Ms. Meadows was born on March 11, 1931 in Robertson...

Barbara Alice (nee Maedge) Johnson

Barbara Alice (nee Maedge) Johnson

Jun 16, 2024

Barbara Alice (nee Maedge) Johnson, age 82, born on December 1, 1941 in Chicago, IL, and entered into rest on June 16, 2024 in her home. She resided in Aiken, SC. Since 1975. She and her husband also had lived in Illinois, Michigan, and Mississippi before moving to South Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Jr. and...

Brenda Anne Alvey

Brenda Anne Alvey

Jun 16, 2024

Aiken – Mrs. Brenda Anne Alvey, 71, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024. Brenda was born in Oak Ridge, TN, daughter of the late Harold E. and Frances W. Mercer Alvey. 

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Dilworth Wallace; granddaughters, Jessica Gunkler and Jordan Wallace; grandson, Devin Gunkler (Syra); great-grandchildren Lucius, Avery and Ellie; sister, Pam Harmon (Harry); nieces, Sandy...

William Frederick Mitchell

William Frederick Mitchell

Jun 16, 2024

Aiken – Mr. William Frederick Mitchell, 75, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. 

William was born in Chicago, IL, son of the late Elmer and Ruth Bordell. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Myong Mitchell, daughter Ann Owen, son James Mitchell and grandchildren Olivia, Alexis, Asia, Erika and Meika. William was a...

Neil Oscar Myers

Neil Oscar Myers

Jun 14, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Neil Oscar Myers, 91, husband of Anne Nolen Myers, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Mr. Myers was born in Samson, AL to the late Oscar and Lennye Davis Myers. After graduating high school, Mr. Myers served in the Navy during the Korean War. Following his service, he attended the University of...

Charlotte Phelps Raymond Baxter

Charlotte Phelps Raymond Baxter

Jun 13, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Our Angel, Charlotte Phelps Raymond Baxter, gained her wings on  June 13,2024, at the tender age of 96. She was born May 26, 1928 and spent her youth in Wilton, CT. She and her mother served as “spotters” from their home during the war; their mission was to look for enemy planes flying over Long Island Sound...

Judith Ann White

Judith Ann White

Jun 13, 2024

NEW ELLENTON, SC - Mrs. Judith Ann "Judy" White, 71, beloved wife of James L. "Jimmy" White, Sr., passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024.A Celebration of Life service will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Mercy Church. The family will receive friends following the service.Born in Jackson, MS, Judy was the daughter of the late...

Michael “Mickey” L. Walker

Michael “Mickey” L. Walker

Jun 12, 2024

MICHAEL “MICKEY” LANHAM WALKER, 82, beloved husband of Mary Ann Rollins Walker, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Chester, SC, Mickey was the son of the late Frederick Lanham Walker and Ella Mae Grant Walker. He was a graduate of Clemson University which he was very proud of. He remained a...

David S. Wise, Jr.

David S. Wise, Jr.

Jun 8, 2024

DAVID S. “BILLY” WISE, JR., 92, husband of the late Barbara Chapman Wise, passed away Saturday evening, June 8, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

A native of West Columbia, SC David was a son of the late David S., Sr. and Cassie Lucas Wise.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.  David moved his family...

Charles Frederick Pegg

Charles Frederick Pegg

Jun 8, 2024

CHARLES FREDERICK PEGG, 88, beloved husband of Virginia A. “Gini” Johnson Pegg, passed away Saturday morning, June 8, 2024 in his home with his loving family by his side.A native of Indianapolis, IN, Charles was a son of the late Willard Charles and Ella Katherine Beam Pegg.  He graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.  Charles had...

Dana Duane Willis

Dana Duane Willis

Jun 6, 2024

DANA DUANE WILLIS, 72, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 in his home.

A native of Long Beach, CA, Dana was a son of the late Donald Duane and Dorothy Ann Silkowski Willis.   He was a retired pipefitter and journeyman with The Trades Local 250 in Los Angeles, CA.  

Dana was an avid surfer.    When he wasn’t laying pipe...

William Edward Jones

William Edward Jones

Jun 5, 2024

WILLIAM “BILL” EDWARD JONES, 79, beloved husband of Romelia “Pat” Young Jones, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

 A native of Orange, NJ, Bill whose nickname was “Buster,” was a son of the late Joseph and Adelaide Holder Jones. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He...

Miranda Nicole Curry Owens

Miranda Nicole Curry Owens

Jun 5, 2024

MIRANDA NICOLE CURRY OWENS, 40, beloved wife of Matthew Neill Owens, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in her home, surrounded by her loving family after a valiant 2 year battle against breast cancer.

A native of Nicholas County, WV, Miranda was a daughter of Janette Branham Curry and the late Herbert Murl Curry III.  Her family moved to Clinton, SC...

Brenda Bird

Brenda Bird

Jun 3, 2024

Brenda Bird (née Warner) passed away on June 2, 2024, at the age of 76 in Aiken, South Carolina. She was born on November 29, 1947, in Jamestown, New York. After graduating from George Mason High School, she went on to attend Radford University. It was in Radford that she met her husband of 56 years. Brenda was a loving...

Ervin Joel Coleman

Ervin Joel Coleman

Jun 1, 2024

Ervin Joel Coleman, 65, of Aiken, SC, passed away on June 1, 2024. Joel was born on July, 25, 1958, in Edgefield, SC, to the late Ervin and Julia Coleman. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years Paige Coleman, son Wade Arnold, daughter Whitney Heydt (Kelby), granddaughters Sutton and Savannah Heydt. He is preceded in death by...

Theodore John Pearson, Jr.

Theodore John Pearson, Jr.

May 29, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Lt. Col. Theodore John "Ted" Pearson, Jr. US Army (Ret.), 89, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in his sleep after a life filled with family, travel and service.

Ted was born on October 7th, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Ted and Louise Pearson. He met Nina Patricia Helms and in March of 1958 the couple were...

David L. Twigg

David L. Twigg

May 27, 2024

David Lynn Twigg of Cedar Creek in Aiken, SC passed away on 5/28/2024 after a yearlong battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Born in Cumberland, MD on July 10, 1944, the youngest of three offspring of Arley Lester Twigg and Dorothy Evelyn (Ritter) Twigg. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, James Paul Twigg, his sister Dorothy Jane...

Eloise Landers Roberts

Eloise Landers Roberts

May 25, 2024

ELOISE LANDERS ROBERTS, 87, widow of Terrell G. Roberts, passed away Saturday evening, May 25, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers with her loving family by her side.

A native of Marshall, NC, Eloise was a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Kistler Landers.  She moved to Aiken in 1954 and was a homemaker.  Eloise and Terrell were charter members...