Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Joy Ann Purvis Heinrich
Jan 9, 2023
JOY ANN PURVIS HEINRICH, 90, beloved wife of Lawrence A. Heinrich, passed away Monday evening, January 9, 2023, at Edgefield Post Acute Care.
A native of Kansas City, MO, Joy was a daughter of the late Samuel O. “Ted” and Natalie White Purvis. After their marriage, they moved to Chicago for Lawrence to work for Argonne Labs. They moved to Aiken...
Donna Joan Fowler-Howard
Jan 9, 2023
Donna Joan Fowler was born March 21, 1935 and died January 9, 2023. She is predeceased by her loving husband James Joseph Howard III of 67 years and beloved son James J. Howard IV. She leaves behind her siblings: Lynn Pasquerette (Jim), Margo Hagan (Charlie), Cleta Hartman (John), Jan McKibben (Jeff) , Billy Fowler; children: Cathy Gagnon (Ray), Chris Andres...
Bo Kelley
Jan 9, 2023
LEONARD RAY “BO” KELLEY, 69, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family following a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsons.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Bo was a son of the late Leroy “Buck” and Lula Leach Kelley. He served in the Army National Guard. Bo was the retired...
Dixie Lee Dillman
Jan 6, 2023
Dixie Lee Dillman of Aiken, South Carolina, former longtime resident of Bush, Illinois, passed peacefully from this Earth to her heavenly home on January 6, 2023 at the age of 85. Born in Bush, Illinois to Frank and Bonnie Pinkston Pitts, Dixie is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years James Dillman, loving children Robin Dillman and Cheryl Dillman...
Robert Cleveland Medford
Jan 6, 2023
Beech Island, SC – Mr. Robert Cleveland Medford, 74, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023. Robert was born in Jacksonville, FL, son of the late Eugene Robert and Virgie Bowden Medford. He was a construction Supervisor. He is survived by his loving wife, Anita Hatton Medford; daughters, Trina (Jonathan) Colegrove, Beech Island, Trudi (Jeremy) Ivie, Belton, SC; grandchildren, Abott (Faith)...
George S. Roe, Jr.
Jan 5, 2023
Aiken – Mr. George S. Roe,. Jr., 88, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023.
Mr. Roe was born in Aiken, son of the late George Samuel Roe, Sr. and Myrtis Couch Roe. He was an electrician, and member of the IBEW.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Essie Mae Waldron Roe; son, Christopher (Suzie) Roe, Aiken; step son, Earl...
Gail Diane Whitmire
Jan 3, 2023
GAIL DIANE WHITMIRE, 70, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA. She is now at home with her loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ (I Cor. 2:19).
A native of Aiken, Diane was a daughter of the late James Archie and Muriel Bryson Whitmire. She lived most of her life in...
Robert Vernon Yonce
Jan 1, 2023
Robert Vernon Yonce, 83, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2023. Robert was born on December 22, 1939, to Vernon William and Margaret Timmerman Yonce, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Gerri Yonce and Katherine Ann Yonce.
Robert is survived by his wife of 62...
Preston Thomas Fox
Dec 31, 2022
Aiken – Preston Thomas Fox, 29, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. Preston was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and was a HAZWOPPER Certified Technician with SCIM, LLC. and Towing Operator with Wayne's Automotive and Towing Center. Preston was the life of a party; he loved his fiancée, his daughters and his family. He enjoyed making people laugh and always...
Judith Heald Willing
Dec 31, 2022
JUDITH HEALD WILLING, 81, beloved widow of Dennis E. Willing, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her residence.
A native of Jackman, ME, Judith was a daughter of the late Alfred Daniel and Eloise Hancox Heald. She was a graduate of Simmons University in Boston, MA. She had lived in Aiken County since 1970 and was a physical...
Sonia Kowalczyk Bryan
Dec 31, 2022
SONIA KOWALCZYK BRYAN, 74, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her residence.
A native of Miami, FL, Sonia was a daughter of the late Ray and Mary Lou Kowalczky. She worked as a private duty nurse and a dental assistant. Sonia was devoted to her church and the Catholic faith. She was a communicant of St. Mary Help of...
Richard Collyer Fent
Dec 30, 2022
Richard Collyer Fent, 84, known to family and friends as Dick, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. He died at home surrounded by his loving family after losing his battle with cancer.
A native of Flint, Michigan, Dick was the middle son of the late Lewis Evan Fent and Phyllis Jeanne Fent. He was a devoted husband...
Col. James G. "Jim" Clapp
Dec 29, 2022
AIKEN, SC – Col. James G. “Jim” Clapp, U.S. Army, Retired, 81, beloved husband of Brigitte Clapp, passed away Thursday, Decemeber 29, 2022. Col. Jim Clapp was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN. After graduating from college and post-graduate programs, he enlisted in the U.S Army in the mid 1960's as a Private, E-1. Thirty years later, he retired from...
William "Bill" Keller
Dec 28, 2022
William "Bill" Keller, 85, passed away peacefully on December 28th at his home in Aiken.
A native of Philadelphia, PA, Bill was the eldest son of the late William Stratton Keller and the late Anna Marie Klingberg.
Bill served two tours in the Vietnam War as a U.S. Marine. He retired at the rank of Master Sergeant...
Tyree Jerome Madison, Sr.
Dec 28, 2022
WARRENVILLE, SC - Mr. Tyree Jerome Madison, Sr., 50, beloved husband of Tawanna Tillman Madison, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He was at his home surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends from 3:00 - 5:00 PM Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Shellhouse Funeral Home on Hayne Ave. A graveside funeral service will be held at...
Richard John Wheeler, Jr.
Dec 25, 2022
Richard (Rick) John Wheeler, Jr., 71, beloved husband of Valerie May Wheeler, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 from complications of heart disease. Born in Enterprise, Alabama, Rick was the son of the late Richard John and Joyce Kathryn Smith Wheeler. Rick was the oldest of four siblings including his sister Joyce Jerger, and brothers Bruce Wheeler and Bryan Wheeler....
James Edwin Bodie, Sr.
Dec 25, 2022
James Edwin Bodie, Sr., 96, beloved husband of the late Idella Fallaw Bodie, passed away Christmas morning at Benton House.
A native of Batesburg, SC, Jim was a son of the late Eugene Stokes Bodie and Myra Steadman Bodie Kennerly.
Jim served in the China-Burma-India Theater in the Fourteenth Air Force during World War II. Service honors include the Distinguished...
Thomas Conway Gray
Dec 21, 2022
THOMAS CONWAY GRAY, 76, beloved husband of Cynthia Ann Durance Gray, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at his residence.
Born in Clinton, SC, Thomas was a son of the late Dial Conway and Bertie Rebecca Carter Gray. He grew up in Laurens, SC and graduated from Laurens High School. Thomas retired as Chief Petty Officer after 20...
Shirley E. Daggett
Dec 21, 2022
AIKEN, SC - Shirley Emily Padgett Daggett, 96, passed away peacefully at Benton House on December 21, 2022.
Funeral services will be held at St John’s United Methodist Church in Aiken on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 1:00 pm with the Rev. Dr. Tim McClendon officiating. A reception will follow at the church.
Shirley was born June 1, 1926 to...
Dahyabhai P. Patel
Dec 20, 2022
AIKEN, SC - DAHYABHAI P. PATEL, 85, husband of the late Revaben Patel, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at PruittHealth of Aiken.
A native of bORIA, India, Dahyabhai was a professor and retired from Gujarat University in Disa, IndIa, where he taught Sanskrit. He moved to Aiken in 2004.
Survivors include two sons, Hashmukh Patel, Columbia, SC, Ketan Patel...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Joy Ann Purvis Heinrich
Jan 9, 2023
JOY ANN PURVIS HEINRICH, 90, beloved wife of Lawrence A. Heinrich, passed away Monday evening, January 9, 2023, at Edgefield Post Acute Care.
A native of Kansas City, MO, Joy was a daughter of the late Samuel O. “Ted” and Natalie White Purvis. After their marriage, they moved to Chicago for Lawrence to work for Argonne Labs. They moved to Aiken...
Donna Joan Fowler-Howard
Jan 9, 2023
Donna Joan Fowler was born March 21, 1935 and died January 9, 2023. She is predeceased by her loving husband James Joseph Howard III of 67 years and beloved son James J. Howard IV. She leaves behind her siblings: Lynn Pasquerette (Jim), Margo Hagan (Charlie), Cleta Hartman (John), Jan McKibben (Jeff) , Billy Fowler; children: Cathy Gagnon (Ray), Chris Andres...
Bo Kelley
Jan 9, 2023
LEONARD RAY “BO” KELLEY, 69, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family following a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsons.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Bo was a son of the late Leroy “Buck” and Lula Leach Kelley. He served in the Army National Guard. Bo was the retired...
Dixie Lee Dillman
Jan 6, 2023
Dixie Lee Dillman of Aiken, South Carolina, former longtime resident of Bush, Illinois, passed peacefully from this Earth to her heavenly home on January 6, 2023 at the age of 85. Born in Bush, Illinois to Frank and Bonnie Pinkston Pitts, Dixie is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years James Dillman, loving children Robin Dillman and Cheryl Dillman...
Robert Cleveland Medford
Jan 6, 2023
Beech Island, SC – Mr. Robert Cleveland Medford, 74, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023. Robert was born in Jacksonville, FL, son of the late Eugene Robert and Virgie Bowden Medford. He was a construction Supervisor. He is survived by his loving wife, Anita Hatton Medford; daughters, Trina (Jonathan) Colegrove, Beech Island, Trudi (Jeremy) Ivie, Belton, SC; grandchildren, Abott (Faith)...
George S. Roe, Jr.
Jan 5, 2023
Aiken – Mr. George S. Roe,. Jr., 88, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023.
Mr. Roe was born in Aiken, son of the late George Samuel Roe, Sr. and Myrtis Couch Roe. He was an electrician, and member of the IBEW.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Essie Mae Waldron Roe; son, Christopher (Suzie) Roe, Aiken; step son, Earl...
Gail Diane Whitmire
Jan 3, 2023
GAIL DIANE WHITMIRE, 70, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA. She is now at home with her loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ (I Cor. 2:19).
A native of Aiken, Diane was a daughter of the late James Archie and Muriel Bryson Whitmire. She lived most of her life in...
Robert Vernon Yonce
Jan 1, 2023
Robert Vernon Yonce, 83, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2023. Robert was born on December 22, 1939, to Vernon William and Margaret Timmerman Yonce, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Gerri Yonce and Katherine Ann Yonce.
Robert is survived by his wife of 62...
Preston Thomas Fox
Dec 31, 2022
Aiken – Preston Thomas Fox, 29, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. Preston was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and was a HAZWOPPER Certified Technician with SCIM, LLC. and Towing Operator with Wayne's Automotive and Towing Center. Preston was the life of a party; he loved his fiancée, his daughters and his family. He enjoyed making people laugh and always...
Judith Heald Willing
Dec 31, 2022
JUDITH HEALD WILLING, 81, beloved widow of Dennis E. Willing, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her residence.
A native of Jackman, ME, Judith was a daughter of the late Alfred Daniel and Eloise Hancox Heald. She was a graduate of Simmons University in Boston, MA. She had lived in Aiken County since 1970 and was a physical...
Sonia Kowalczyk Bryan
Dec 31, 2022
SONIA KOWALCZYK BRYAN, 74, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her residence.
A native of Miami, FL, Sonia was a daughter of the late Ray and Mary Lou Kowalczky. She worked as a private duty nurse and a dental assistant. Sonia was devoted to her church and the Catholic faith. She was a communicant of St. Mary Help of...
Richard Collyer Fent
Dec 30, 2022
Richard Collyer Fent, 84, known to family and friends as Dick, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. He died at home surrounded by his loving family after losing his battle with cancer.
A native of Flint, Michigan, Dick was the middle son of the late Lewis Evan Fent and Phyllis Jeanne Fent. He was a devoted husband...
Col. James G. "Jim" Clapp
Dec 29, 2022
AIKEN, SC – Col. James G. “Jim” Clapp, U.S. Army, Retired, 81, beloved husband of Brigitte Clapp, passed away Thursday, Decemeber 29, 2022. Col. Jim Clapp was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN. After graduating from college and post-graduate programs, he enlisted in the U.S Army in the mid 1960's as a Private, E-1. Thirty years later, he retired from...
William "Bill" Keller
Dec 28, 2022
William "Bill" Keller, 85, passed away peacefully on December 28th at his home in Aiken.
A native of Philadelphia, PA, Bill was the eldest son of the late William Stratton Keller and the late Anna Marie Klingberg.
Bill served two tours in the Vietnam War as a U.S. Marine. He retired at the rank of Master Sergeant...
Tyree Jerome Madison, Sr.
Dec 28, 2022
WARRENVILLE, SC - Mr. Tyree Jerome Madison, Sr., 50, beloved husband of Tawanna Tillman Madison, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He was at his home surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends from 3:00 - 5:00 PM Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Shellhouse Funeral Home on Hayne Ave. A graveside funeral service will be held at...
Richard John Wheeler, Jr.
Dec 25, 2022
Richard (Rick) John Wheeler, Jr., 71, beloved husband of Valerie May Wheeler, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 from complications of heart disease. Born in Enterprise, Alabama, Rick was the son of the late Richard John and Joyce Kathryn Smith Wheeler. Rick was the oldest of four siblings including his sister Joyce Jerger, and brothers Bruce Wheeler and Bryan Wheeler....
James Edwin Bodie, Sr.
Dec 25, 2022
James Edwin Bodie, Sr., 96, beloved husband of the late Idella Fallaw Bodie, passed away Christmas morning at Benton House.
A native of Batesburg, SC, Jim was a son of the late Eugene Stokes Bodie and Myra Steadman Bodie Kennerly.
Jim served in the China-Burma-India Theater in the Fourteenth Air Force during World War II. Service honors include the Distinguished...
Thomas Conway Gray
Dec 21, 2022
THOMAS CONWAY GRAY, 76, beloved husband of Cynthia Ann Durance Gray, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at his residence.
Born in Clinton, SC, Thomas was a son of the late Dial Conway and Bertie Rebecca Carter Gray. He grew up in Laurens, SC and graduated from Laurens High School. Thomas retired as Chief Petty Officer after 20...
Shirley E. Daggett
Dec 21, 2022
AIKEN, SC - Shirley Emily Padgett Daggett, 96, passed away peacefully at Benton House on December 21, 2022.
Funeral services will be held at St John’s United Methodist Church in Aiken on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 1:00 pm with the Rev. Dr. Tim McClendon officiating. A reception will follow at the church.
Shirley was born June 1, 1926 to...
Dahyabhai P. Patel
Dec 20, 2022
AIKEN, SC - DAHYABHAI P. PATEL, 85, husband of the late Revaben Patel, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at PruittHealth of Aiken.
A native of bORIA, India, Dahyabhai was a professor and retired from Gujarat University in Disa, IndIa, where he taught Sanskrit. He moved to Aiken in 2004.
Survivors include two sons, Hashmukh Patel, Columbia, SC, Ketan Patel...
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