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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Howard F. Lowery
Mar 8, 2024
HOWARD FREDERICK LOWERY, 49, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, March 8, 2024.
A cherished native of Aiken whose life was intertwined with the very essence of his community. He was born to Jan M. Royal and the late John D. Lowery.
A graduate of Aiken High School, Howard's presence in the community was profound. Known affectionately as "Aiken's...
Marialena Coco Ward
Mar 5, 2024
Aiken – Mrs. Marialena Coco Ward, 53, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
She was born Marialena Chiara Coco at Holy Redeemer Hospital on March 4, 1971, to Joseph and the late Louise Coco. She was baptized April 11, 1971 at St. Dominics Church in Philadelphia. She graduated Lansdale School of Cosmetology in 1993, and worked as...
Edith S. Pressnell
Mar 5, 2024
EDITH S. PRESSNELL, 96, widow of Douglas Cecil Pressnell, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Born in Athens, AL to Edgar and Sudie Pack Shores, Edith made New Ellenton her home since 1953. She found great joy in various passions, from her love for bowling to tending her garden. However, one of the deepest sources of...
Douglas Schroeder Garvin
Mar 4, 2024
DOUGLAS SCHROEDER GARVIN, 83, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at his residence.
Doug, a son of the late Lonnie A, Sr., and Olivia Schroeder Garvin, was born at Aiken County Hospital on April 7, 1940, He graduated from Aiken High school in 1957, University of South Carolina in 1962, University South Carolina Law in 1966. He was Honorably discharged from...
James “Bryan” Trevor Randall
Mar 1, 2024
AUGUSTA, Ga. - James “Bryan” Trevor Randall, 38, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, March 1, 2024. Bryan was born in Aiken S.C. to the late James C. Randall and Terry Davis Randall, on February 12, 1986.
Bryan graduated from South Aiken High School in 2005, and enrolled at Aiken Technical College graduating with a degree in Graphic...
David Vaughn Wallace
Feb 29, 2024
David Vaughn Wallace, 78, loving husband of Deborah Dukes Wallace, died on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers after a brief illness.
He was a son of the late Dr. Richard M. and June F. Wallace.
A native of Lawrence, Kansas, David attended Aiken County public schools and was a graduate of the University of South Carolina. He was...
Sara Patterson Wampole
Feb 26, 2024
Sara Patterson Wampole 86, passed away peacefully Monday February 26, 2024. Sara was born in Statesville, NC and grew up in Concord, NC. After graduating from Queens College in Charlotte NC, she moved to Atlanta Georgia where she worked as a first grade teacher and met her late husband Nevin C. Wampole. In the late 1960s, the Wampole family settled...
Betty Bradley Chapman
Feb 26, 2024
Betty Bradley Chapman of Aiken, SC passed away February 26, 2024 at the age of 88.
She was born May 11th, 1935 in Aiken, SC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Robert Chapman; her father Wallace Bradley; her mother Johnsie Bradley; brother Wallace Bradley, Jr; and son Wallace Chapman.
She is survived by daughter, Teresa Ross and son, Noel...
Jeanette Barton
Feb 24, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Jeanette Barton 77 of Aiken, SC wife of Rev. Davis Barton passed peacefully into Heaven on February 24, 2024 surrounded at home by her loving family.
Born in Aiken, Jeanette graduated from Aiken High School and was a lifelong resident of the area.Jeanette was the office manager for twenty-five years until his retirement for Dr. James R. Barham...
Harry Edward Stegall, Sr.
Feb 23, 2024
HARRY EDWARD STEGALL, SR., 79, husband of the late Josephine Thompson Stegall, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at home.
A graveside service will be held Friday, March 15th at 2 o'clock at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
W. Earl Tatum
Feb 23, 2024
AIKEN, SC- William Earl Tatum was born on September 13th, 1933 to William Clinton Tatum and his wife, Mildred Hall Tatum, in Fort Payne, Alabama. His two older sisters, Mary Ruth Sisemore and Sarah Francis Jagoditsch, both predeceased him, as did his wife of 71 years, Patricia Forrester Tatum, and his youngest son, Paul Daniel Tatum. He is survived by...
Fletcher "Tim" Friar
Feb 23, 2024
GRANITEVILLE, SC - Mr. Fletcher Timmerman "Tim" Friar, 73, beloved husband for 52 years to Cynthia "Cindy" Friar, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was the son of the late Charles Edward Friar, Sr., and Grace Helen Timmerman Friar. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Allison Friar...
Genevieve "Jenny" Bolin Magness
Feb 22, 2024
GENEVIEVE BOLIN “JENNY” MAGNESS, 89, widow of Russell C. Magness, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 in Aiken Rehab and Care Center.
A native of Springfield, SC. Jenny was a daughter of the late Ezelle and Viola Hutto Bolin. She lived in Aiken most of her life. She formerly worked as a teller at Farmers and Merchants Bank and later as...
David Field Abbott
Feb 20, 2024
David F. Abbott passed away in the early morning hours of Feb. 20, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia after suffering a long-term illness.
After graduating Fort Hunt High School in Fairfax, VA in 1975, David served as a communications specialist for the US Army based in Hawaii. Post service, David joined Gannett and was an instrumental member of the team for USA...
Sarah Louise Bailey
Feb 18, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Sarah Louise Bailey, 87, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024.
Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, William, and daughters, Linda Felder and infant daughter, Sarah Bailey.
She is survived by four children, Melanie Rhodes, William Bailey (Debbie), Deborah Rodriguez (Danny), and Merri Walton (David). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Arthur Rhodes, Jason Bailey, Christopher...
Patsy Hall Steel
Feb 17, 2024
PATSY HALL STEEL, 76, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Aiken, Patsy was a daughter of the late Eulie and Dora Butler Hall. She grew up in Aiken, then lived in California for 20 years before returning to Aiken in 1984. She retired from Walmart.
Survivors include three children, Robert W. Steel (Stacie), Aiken,...
Stanley E Smith
Feb 17, 2024
STANLEY E SMITH, 89, beloved husband of Barbara Ross Smith, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 17, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers with his loving family by his side.
Born in Macon, GA, Stanley grew up in North Charleston, SC, a son of the late Charles Albert Smith, Sr., and Velma Johnson Smith. He was a proud...
Cody Terry Summer
Feb 16, 2024
Aiken – Cody Terry Summer, 30, beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024.
Cody was born in Augusta, GA, and a lifelong resident of Aiken. He enjoyed skateboarding, painting, reading, word puzzles, and camping.
He is survived by his parents, Terry Wayne and Janet Speelmon Summer; siblings, Camille (Travis) Batton, Lydia (Nathan) Miller, and Reece Summer; niece and nephews, Carter Batton, Summer...
Elaine Woodward Burbage
Feb 16, 2024
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Elaine Woodward Burbage, 89, beloved wife of Woodrow Robert Burbage, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home with The Rev. Jason Redd officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. A private interment will be held...
John Monroe Hansell, Jr.
Feb 16, 2024
JOHN MONROE HANSELL, JR., 82, beloved husband of the late Doris Carlene Hansell (nee Baker), passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, John (known as Jack to his family) was the son of the late John M. Hansell, Sr. and Dorothy M. Hansell (nee Ford). John grew up in Yeadon, PA and later Havertown,...
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Howard F. Lowery
Mar 8, 2024
HOWARD FREDERICK LOWERY, 49, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, March 8, 2024.
A cherished native of Aiken whose life was intertwined with the very essence of his community. He was born to Jan M. Royal and the late John D. Lowery.
A graduate of Aiken High School, Howard's presence in the community was profound. Known affectionately as "Aiken's...
Marialena Coco Ward
Mar 5, 2024
Aiken – Mrs. Marialena Coco Ward, 53, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
She was born Marialena Chiara Coco at Holy Redeemer Hospital on March 4, 1971, to Joseph and the late Louise Coco. She was baptized April 11, 1971 at St. Dominics Church in Philadelphia. She graduated Lansdale School of Cosmetology in 1993, and worked as...
Edith S. Pressnell
Mar 5, 2024
EDITH S. PRESSNELL, 96, widow of Douglas Cecil Pressnell, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Born in Athens, AL to Edgar and Sudie Pack Shores, Edith made New Ellenton her home since 1953. She found great joy in various passions, from her love for bowling to tending her garden. However, one of the deepest sources of...
Douglas Schroeder Garvin
Mar 4, 2024
DOUGLAS SCHROEDER GARVIN, 83, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at his residence.
Doug, a son of the late Lonnie A, Sr., and Olivia Schroeder Garvin, was born at Aiken County Hospital on April 7, 1940, He graduated from Aiken High school in 1957, University of South Carolina in 1962, University South Carolina Law in 1966. He was Honorably discharged from...
James “Bryan” Trevor Randall
Mar 1, 2024
AUGUSTA, Ga. - James “Bryan” Trevor Randall, 38, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, March 1, 2024. Bryan was born in Aiken S.C. to the late James C. Randall and Terry Davis Randall, on February 12, 1986.
Bryan graduated from South Aiken High School in 2005, and enrolled at Aiken Technical College graduating with a degree in Graphic...
David Vaughn Wallace
Feb 29, 2024
David Vaughn Wallace, 78, loving husband of Deborah Dukes Wallace, died on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers after a brief illness.
He was a son of the late Dr. Richard M. and June F. Wallace.
A native of Lawrence, Kansas, David attended Aiken County public schools and was a graduate of the University of South Carolina. He was...
Sara Patterson Wampole
Feb 26, 2024
Sara Patterson Wampole 86, passed away peacefully Monday February 26, 2024. Sara was born in Statesville, NC and grew up in Concord, NC. After graduating from Queens College in Charlotte NC, she moved to Atlanta Georgia where she worked as a first grade teacher and met her late husband Nevin C. Wampole. In the late 1960s, the Wampole family settled...
Betty Bradley Chapman
Feb 26, 2024
Betty Bradley Chapman of Aiken, SC passed away February 26, 2024 at the age of 88.
She was born May 11th, 1935 in Aiken, SC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Robert Chapman; her father Wallace Bradley; her mother Johnsie Bradley; brother Wallace Bradley, Jr; and son Wallace Chapman.
She is survived by daughter, Teresa Ross and son, Noel...
Jeanette Barton
Feb 24, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Jeanette Barton 77 of Aiken, SC wife of Rev. Davis Barton passed peacefully into Heaven on February 24, 2024 surrounded at home by her loving family.
Born in Aiken, Jeanette graduated from Aiken High School and was a lifelong resident of the area.Jeanette was the office manager for twenty-five years until his retirement for Dr. James R. Barham...
Harry Edward Stegall, Sr.
Feb 23, 2024
HARRY EDWARD STEGALL, SR., 79, husband of the late Josephine Thompson Stegall, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at home.
A graveside service will be held Friday, March 15th at 2 o'clock at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
W. Earl Tatum
Feb 23, 2024
AIKEN, SC- William Earl Tatum was born on September 13th, 1933 to William Clinton Tatum and his wife, Mildred Hall Tatum, in Fort Payne, Alabama. His two older sisters, Mary Ruth Sisemore and Sarah Francis Jagoditsch, both predeceased him, as did his wife of 71 years, Patricia Forrester Tatum, and his youngest son, Paul Daniel Tatum. He is survived by...
Fletcher "Tim" Friar
Feb 23, 2024
GRANITEVILLE, SC - Mr. Fletcher Timmerman "Tim" Friar, 73, beloved husband for 52 years to Cynthia "Cindy" Friar, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was the son of the late Charles Edward Friar, Sr., and Grace Helen Timmerman Friar. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Allison Friar...
Genevieve "Jenny" Bolin Magness
Feb 22, 2024
GENEVIEVE BOLIN “JENNY” MAGNESS, 89, widow of Russell C. Magness, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 in Aiken Rehab and Care Center.
A native of Springfield, SC. Jenny was a daughter of the late Ezelle and Viola Hutto Bolin. She lived in Aiken most of her life. She formerly worked as a teller at Farmers and Merchants Bank and later as...
David Field Abbott
Feb 20, 2024
David F. Abbott passed away in the early morning hours of Feb. 20, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia after suffering a long-term illness.
After graduating Fort Hunt High School in Fairfax, VA in 1975, David served as a communications specialist for the US Army based in Hawaii. Post service, David joined Gannett and was an instrumental member of the team for USA...
Sarah Louise Bailey
Feb 18, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Sarah Louise Bailey, 87, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024.
Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, William, and daughters, Linda Felder and infant daughter, Sarah Bailey.
She is survived by four children, Melanie Rhodes, William Bailey (Debbie), Deborah Rodriguez (Danny), and Merri Walton (David). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Arthur Rhodes, Jason Bailey, Christopher...
Patsy Hall Steel
Feb 17, 2024
PATSY HALL STEEL, 76, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Aiken, Patsy was a daughter of the late Eulie and Dora Butler Hall. She grew up in Aiken, then lived in California for 20 years before returning to Aiken in 1984. She retired from Walmart.
Survivors include three children, Robert W. Steel (Stacie), Aiken,...
Stanley E Smith
Feb 17, 2024
STANLEY E SMITH, 89, beloved husband of Barbara Ross Smith, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 17, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers with his loving family by his side.
Born in Macon, GA, Stanley grew up in North Charleston, SC, a son of the late Charles Albert Smith, Sr., and Velma Johnson Smith. He was a proud...
Cody Terry Summer
Feb 16, 2024
Aiken – Cody Terry Summer, 30, beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024.
Cody was born in Augusta, GA, and a lifelong resident of Aiken. He enjoyed skateboarding, painting, reading, word puzzles, and camping.
He is survived by his parents, Terry Wayne and Janet Speelmon Summer; siblings, Camille (Travis) Batton, Lydia (Nathan) Miller, and Reece Summer; niece and nephews, Carter Batton, Summer...
Elaine Woodward Burbage
Feb 16, 2024
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Elaine Woodward Burbage, 89, beloved wife of Woodrow Robert Burbage, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home with The Rev. Jason Redd officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. A private interment will be held...
John Monroe Hansell, Jr.
Feb 16, 2024
JOHN MONROE HANSELL, JR., 82, beloved husband of the late Doris Carlene Hansell (nee Baker), passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, John (known as Jack to his family) was the son of the late John M. Hansell, Sr. and Dorothy M. Hansell (nee Ford). John grew up in Yeadon, PA and later Havertown,...
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