Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Nancy S. Long
Nov 15, 2025
Nancy Still Cheek Long, 91, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 in her home.
A native of Bamberg County, SC, Nancy was a daughter of the late Cronie M. and Esther Lucinda Still. She formerly lived in Aiken and was a former member of Millbrook Baptist Church. She was also a former volunteer at Christ Central. She lived in North Augusta...
Michael Gerald Vermilye
Nov 14, 2025
Michael G. Vermilye—devoted husband of Nancy for four decades and father of their three children—passed away on November 14, 2025, in his family home in Aiken, SC, at age 60. A few months shy of his 61st birthday and just months after celebrating his and Nancy’s 40th wedding anniversary, he brought to an end a full life marked by a...
Thomas Daniel "Dan" Egger
Nov 12, 2025
Thomas Daniel “Dan” Egger died peacefully on November 12, 2025, at the age of 84, in his home that he shared with his loving wife in Beech Island, SC.
Dan was born on February 9, 1941, in New York City. His parents were Thomas Daniel Egger and Margaret Zottman Egger. He graduated from Rice High School and started work at Pan...
Douglas Alan Fauls
Nov 12, 2025
DOUGLAS ALAN FAULS, 67, beloved husband of Cynthia Lantrip Fauls, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in Wellstar MCG Health Hospital in Augusta, GA with his loving family by his side.
Born in Detroit, MI, Doug was a son of the late Herbert Hoover Fauls and Betty Robinson Fauls. He grew up in Orlando, FL. Doug had a lifelong love for...
Anne Walton Sherrill
Nov 11, 2025
Anne Walton Sherrill
Anne died peacefully in her sleep on November 11, 2025, at the age of 99 years old just missing her goal of age 100 by a few weeks..
Anne is survived by her three children. Patricia (Peach) Abbott-Douglass (Marion, deceased (10-13-23), Pamela Foreman (Ashley), and Thomas (Thom) Edward Abbott, III (Chris), ten grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Anne was...
Diane Schmidt
Nov 10, 2025
Dorothy Diane Schmidt, aged 84, beloved widow of Allan A. Schmidt, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Born to the late Joseph Michael and Dorothy Dix Moore Dolejs, Diane was born and raised in Ida Grove Iowa. After completing her high school education, she pursued her nurses training and married her childhood sweetheart...
Ronald Joe Gilmer
Nov 9, 2025
Ronald “Ronnie” Gilmer, 86, of Graniteville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025.
A proud Navy veteran, Ronnie served his country with honor before returning home to South Carolina, where he built a life rooted in love, hard work, and devotion to family.
Ronnie was happiest outdoors—whether hunting, fishing, or simply taking in the quiet beauty of nature. His easygoing...
Anthony Paul Carnes
Nov 8, 2025
Anthony Paul Carnes (Tony), married to Donna O Carnes, passed away peacefully in his home with his wife by his side, Nov 8, 2025. He was a devoted, loving husband for 40 years. He never met a stranger and was kind to everyone, no matter who you were. He was loved by so many and loved the earth he lived...
Suzanne Herzog
Nov 8, 2025
Mrs. Suzanne Herzog, 88, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Sue was born in Kalamazoo, MI, daughter of the late William and Doris Ouding. She moved to Aiken in 1978 and began a Real Estate career which she very much enjoyed. She loved Aiken and all the residents in it. Sue truly never met a stranger.
Sue is survived by her son,...
Roland Chester Seigler
Nov 8, 2025
Roland Chester Seigler, 88, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Roland was born in Aiken County, son of the late Chester Marion “CM” Seigler and Bessie Toole Seigler. Roland attended North Greenville University and Furman University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music. He loved singing and playing his trumpet and harmonica.
While attending Aiken High School, Roland was drum major for...
Anne Kennedy Hodges Cain
Nov 7, 2025
Anne Cain, a tender, kind, and loving woman of unwavering faith, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 7, 2025. Born to Robert Hayne Hodges and Mary Lawton Hodges, she grew up surrounded by love and laughter alongside her three siblings.Throughout her life, Anne embodied a servant’s heart. She never spoke a bad word against...
Linda A. Findley
Nov 7, 2025
Linda Ann Findley, 84, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Friday, November 7, 2025. Her family was present when she passed with her devoted husband of 65 years, Dean Findley, by her side.
Born in Anderson, South Carolina, Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Jack and Pauline Hawkins. She was a graduate of Girls High...
Patricia Marie Hannon
Nov 6, 2025
PATRICIA MARIE HANNON, 66, beloved wife of Daniel John Hannon, passed away Thursday evening, November 6, 2025, at her home in the Cedar Creek Community of Aiken, SC.
Born in Quincy, MA, Patricia was a daughter of the late Richard Mohamed and Florence Gardner Omar. She grew up in Braintree, MA and lived most of her life in Massachusetts until moving...
Jane Cure Taylor
Nov 3, 2025
JANE CURE TAYLOR, 91, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025.
Jane was the daughter of the late John Wilder Cure and Martha Eulaliah Cure.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Martha Taylor, and two sons, Robert Taylor Jr. and John Taylor.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Taylor.
No service is planned at this time.
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Marian MacMaster Kleinbub Jerome
Nov 3, 2025
Known as Toni her entire life, Marian Antoinette MacMaster Kleinbub Jerome left us on November 3, 2025, in her beautiful Aiken home, with her beloved and willful dog, Archie, faithfully by her side.
Toni’s life revolved around her unbounded enthusiasm for family, friends and living an artful life — a way of life she shared generously with everyone who knew her....
Lula Bearden
Nov 3, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Lula Mae Jones Fox Bearden passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025 at the age of 101. She was the daughter of the late John Jones and Lottie Corder Jones, and one of six children. Born in Saluda County, she lived in Ridge Spring and Monetta throughout her childhood.
Ms. Jones was the wife of Mark O’Neal Fox...
Garriet Wade Smith
Nov 3, 2025
Dr. Garriet Wade Smith passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, 7:37am, at 77 years old. He was at his home resting comfortably in Aiken, SC, surrounded by his loving family.
Dr. Smith was born on September 8, 1948, in Rock Hill, SC, to Robert Wade Smith and Nadeen McCarter. As a teenager, he played guitar professionally and joined a psychedelic...
Shane Lawrence Turcotte
Nov 1, 2025
SHANE LAWRENCE TURCOTTE, 61, beloved husband of Sandra Lee Turcotte, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Shane was the son of Elaine Turcotte and the late Robert Turcotte. He grew up in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and lived there until moving to Aiken, South Carolina, in 1999 with Publix Supermarket.
Shane was a humble, loyal family man. He was an avid...
Marilyn Baylor Jayne
Nov 1, 2025
Marilyn Baylor Jayne, formerly of Warwick, NY, earned her angel wings on November 1, 2025 at the age of 92. Born on January 21, 1933, she was the daughter of Coral and Leah Baylor. Marilyn grew up in Moravia, New York and worked in her father’s restaurant on Lake Owasco until she met our father, Warren Jayne, at our grandfather's...
Dorothy G. Coursey
Oct 30, 2025
DOROTHY G. COURSEY, 97, widow of Hastings Coursey, passed away Thursday evening, October 30, 2025 in Aiken.
Born in Lexington County, SC, Dorothy was the only child of the late Myrtle Gunter Hall. She lived most of her life in Aiken County and was a homemaker. She devoted her adult life to helping others who couldn’t help themselves.
Surviving is her only...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Nancy S. Long
Nov 15, 2025
Nancy Still Cheek Long, 91, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 in her home.
A native of Bamberg County, SC, Nancy was a daughter of the late Cronie M. and Esther Lucinda Still. She formerly lived in Aiken and was a former member of Millbrook Baptist Church. She was also a former volunteer at Christ Central. She lived in North Augusta...
Michael Gerald Vermilye
Nov 14, 2025
Michael G. Vermilye—devoted husband of Nancy for four decades and father of their three children—passed away on November 14, 2025, in his family home in Aiken, SC, at age 60. A few months shy of his 61st birthday and just months after celebrating his and Nancy’s 40th wedding anniversary, he brought to an end a full life marked by a...
Thomas Daniel "Dan" Egger
Nov 12, 2025
Thomas Daniel “Dan” Egger died peacefully on November 12, 2025, at the age of 84, in his home that he shared with his loving wife in Beech Island, SC.
Dan was born on February 9, 1941, in New York City. His parents were Thomas Daniel Egger and Margaret Zottman Egger. He graduated from Rice High School and started work at Pan...
Douglas Alan Fauls
Nov 12, 2025
DOUGLAS ALAN FAULS, 67, beloved husband of Cynthia Lantrip Fauls, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in Wellstar MCG Health Hospital in Augusta, GA with his loving family by his side.
Born in Detroit, MI, Doug was a son of the late Herbert Hoover Fauls and Betty Robinson Fauls. He grew up in Orlando, FL. Doug had a lifelong love for...
Anne Walton Sherrill
Nov 11, 2025
Anne Walton Sherrill
Anne died peacefully in her sleep on November 11, 2025, at the age of 99 years old just missing her goal of age 100 by a few weeks..
Anne is survived by her three children. Patricia (Peach) Abbott-Douglass (Marion, deceased (10-13-23), Pamela Foreman (Ashley), and Thomas (Thom) Edward Abbott, III (Chris), ten grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Anne was...
Diane Schmidt
Nov 10, 2025
Dorothy Diane Schmidt, aged 84, beloved widow of Allan A. Schmidt, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Born to the late Joseph Michael and Dorothy Dix Moore Dolejs, Diane was born and raised in Ida Grove Iowa. After completing her high school education, she pursued her nurses training and married her childhood sweetheart...
Ronald Joe Gilmer
Nov 9, 2025
Ronald “Ronnie” Gilmer, 86, of Graniteville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025.
A proud Navy veteran, Ronnie served his country with honor before returning home to South Carolina, where he built a life rooted in love, hard work, and devotion to family.
Ronnie was happiest outdoors—whether hunting, fishing, or simply taking in the quiet beauty of nature. His easygoing...
Anthony Paul Carnes
Nov 8, 2025
Anthony Paul Carnes (Tony), married to Donna O Carnes, passed away peacefully in his home with his wife by his side, Nov 8, 2025. He was a devoted, loving husband for 40 years. He never met a stranger and was kind to everyone, no matter who you were. He was loved by so many and loved the earth he lived...
Suzanne Herzog
Nov 8, 2025
Mrs. Suzanne Herzog, 88, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Sue was born in Kalamazoo, MI, daughter of the late William and Doris Ouding. She moved to Aiken in 1978 and began a Real Estate career which she very much enjoyed. She loved Aiken and all the residents in it. Sue truly never met a stranger.
Sue is survived by her son,...
Roland Chester Seigler
Nov 8, 2025
Roland Chester Seigler, 88, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Roland was born in Aiken County, son of the late Chester Marion “CM” Seigler and Bessie Toole Seigler. Roland attended North Greenville University and Furman University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music. He loved singing and playing his trumpet and harmonica.
While attending Aiken High School, Roland was drum major for...
Anne Kennedy Hodges Cain
Nov 7, 2025
Anne Cain, a tender, kind, and loving woman of unwavering faith, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 7, 2025. Born to Robert Hayne Hodges and Mary Lawton Hodges, she grew up surrounded by love and laughter alongside her three siblings.Throughout her life, Anne embodied a servant’s heart. She never spoke a bad word against...
Linda A. Findley
Nov 7, 2025
Linda Ann Findley, 84, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Friday, November 7, 2025. Her family was present when she passed with her devoted husband of 65 years, Dean Findley, by her side.
Born in Anderson, South Carolina, Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Jack and Pauline Hawkins. She was a graduate of Girls High...
Patricia Marie Hannon
Nov 6, 2025
PATRICIA MARIE HANNON, 66, beloved wife of Daniel John Hannon, passed away Thursday evening, November 6, 2025, at her home in the Cedar Creek Community of Aiken, SC.
Born in Quincy, MA, Patricia was a daughter of the late Richard Mohamed and Florence Gardner Omar. She grew up in Braintree, MA and lived most of her life in Massachusetts until moving...
Jane Cure Taylor
Nov 3, 2025
JANE CURE TAYLOR, 91, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025.
Jane was the daughter of the late John Wilder Cure and Martha Eulaliah Cure.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Martha Taylor, and two sons, Robert Taylor Jr. and John Taylor.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Taylor.
No service is planned at this time.
SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715...
Marian MacMaster Kleinbub Jerome
Nov 3, 2025
Known as Toni her entire life, Marian Antoinette MacMaster Kleinbub Jerome left us on November 3, 2025, in her beautiful Aiken home, with her beloved and willful dog, Archie, faithfully by her side.
Toni’s life revolved around her unbounded enthusiasm for family, friends and living an artful life — a way of life she shared generously with everyone who knew her....
Lula Bearden
Nov 3, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Lula Mae Jones Fox Bearden passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025 at the age of 101. She was the daughter of the late John Jones and Lottie Corder Jones, and one of six children. Born in Saluda County, she lived in Ridge Spring and Monetta throughout her childhood.
Ms. Jones was the wife of Mark O’Neal Fox...
Garriet Wade Smith
Nov 3, 2025
Dr. Garriet Wade Smith passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, 7:37am, at 77 years old. He was at his home resting comfortably in Aiken, SC, surrounded by his loving family.
Dr. Smith was born on September 8, 1948, in Rock Hill, SC, to Robert Wade Smith and Nadeen McCarter. As a teenager, he played guitar professionally and joined a psychedelic...
Shane Lawrence Turcotte
Nov 1, 2025
SHANE LAWRENCE TURCOTTE, 61, beloved husband of Sandra Lee Turcotte, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Shane was the son of Elaine Turcotte and the late Robert Turcotte. He grew up in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and lived there until moving to Aiken, South Carolina, in 1999 with Publix Supermarket.
Shane was a humble, loyal family man. He was an avid...
Marilyn Baylor Jayne
Nov 1, 2025
Marilyn Baylor Jayne, formerly of Warwick, NY, earned her angel wings on November 1, 2025 at the age of 92. Born on January 21, 1933, she was the daughter of Coral and Leah Baylor. Marilyn grew up in Moravia, New York and worked in her father’s restaurant on Lake Owasco until she met our father, Warren Jayne, at our grandfather's...
Dorothy G. Coursey
Oct 30, 2025
DOROTHY G. COURSEY, 97, widow of Hastings Coursey, passed away Thursday evening, October 30, 2025 in Aiken.
Born in Lexington County, SC, Dorothy was the only child of the late Myrtle Gunter Hall. She lived most of her life in Aiken County and was a homemaker. She devoted her adult life to helping others who couldn’t help themselves.
Surviving is her only...
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