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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Robert E. Hanvey

Robert E. Hanvey

Feb 15, 2024

Robert “Bob” E. Hanvey, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Bob was born in McCormick, SC and was the son of Ernest Edward Hanvey and Ruth Link Hanvey. 

Bob grew up in McCormick, SC where he graduated from high school and then attended Clemson University. He received his Bachelor of Science degree and enlisted in the United States...

Brian Bouchillon

Brian Bouchillon

Feb 14, 2024

JOHN BRIAN BOUCHILLON, 56, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in his home.

Born in Savannah, GA, Brian was a son of John Belton Bouchillon and the late Maryann Zittrauer Bouchillon.  He grew up in Williston, SC and worked for a number of years at the Savannah River Site.  He opened and operated Bouchillon Collision Center in Aiken for 14...

Keith Eric Buckland

Keith Eric Buckland

Feb 12, 2024

KEITH E. BUCKLAND, 50, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 in his home in Aiken.

Keith was born in Darby, PA and was the son of Teresa Bresset and Eric Peter Buckland.  He grew up in Aiken and graduated from South Aiken High School.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  He was a chemical engineer and worked in the...

Nicole "Nikki" Taylor

Nicole "Nikki" Taylor

Feb 11, 2024

ANDREA NICOLE “NIKKI” TAYLOR, 51, passed away suddenly, Sunday, February 11, 2024 in Oak Island, NC.

A native of Aiken County, Nikki was a daughter of George E. and Marlowe Knight Taylor.  She lived most her life in Aiken County, graduating from South Aiken High School.  Most of her career was in finance.  Nikki’s favorite things were water and sunshine.  She...

Sharon Hanson Lemon

Sharon Hanson Lemon

Feb 11, 2024

SHARON HANSON LEMON, 61, beloved wife of Mark T. Lemon, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 at her residence.

Born in Lakeland, FL, Sharon was a daughter of the late Dean and Marilyn Calhoun Hanson.  She grew up in Charleston, SC where she was a former hairdresser.  She lived the last thirty years in Aiken and worked at B. Dalton Booksellers...

Sheila Rose Day

Sheila Rose Day

Feb 11, 2024

Aiken – Mrs. Sheila Rose Day, 80, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Sheila was born in Ft. Payne, AL, lived for many years in Augusta, GA, and was a resident of Aiken, SC for the last 20 years where she was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church. She retired from University Hospital in 1996 as Director of Patient...

Anthony "Tony" Quinn

Anthony "Tony" Quinn

Feb 10, 2024

ANTHONY “TONY” QUINN, 65, died Saturday, February 10, 2024.

A native of Mendenhall, MS, Tony was a son of the late Walton “Webb” Pitts and Myrtis Conner Phillips.   He grew up in the Lafayette and New Orleans areas of Louisiana.  He lived in the Aiken area and was the owner of A. Quinn Tree Experts.

Surviving is his daughter, Carolyn Mae...

Donald Lee Rains, Sr.

Donald Lee Rains, Sr.

Feb 9, 2024

Donald "Beady" Lee Rains Sr., aged 86, of Aiken, South Carolina, surrounded by family peacefully passed away on February 9, 2024. Born on March 14, 1937, in Clinton, South Carolina, he was a man whose life was defined by the enduring values of hard work, family, and his love for Jehovah.

Mourning his departure yet celebrating his legacy are his devoted...

Irene "Dolly" Blackmore

Irene "Dolly" Blackmore

Feb 7, 2024

IRENE "DOLLY" BLACKMORE, 97, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in her home, with her loving daughters by her side.

Plans will be announced.

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Malcolm "Mike" Floyd Scruggs, Jr.

Malcolm "Mike" Floyd Scruggs, Jr.

Feb 6, 2024

     Malcolm (Mike) Floyd Scruggs Jr. 74, passed away February 6, 2024 at Aiken Regional Hospital. He was a member of the Bapist Church and loved God.

      He was born in Waycross, GA on April 21, 1949 to Mary L. Lloyd Scruggs and the late Malcolm F. Scruggs Sr.  After graduating from Southern Tech in Marietta, Ga...

Rowanne "Randi" Abse

Rowanne "Randi" Abse

Feb 5, 2024

ROWANNE "RANDI" ABSE, 76, widow of John Southmayd, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024.  No service is planned.

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

The Reverend Sarah "Sally" Thompson Putnam

The Reverend Sarah "Sally" Thompson Putnam

Feb 5, 2024

     

THE REVEREND SARAH "SALLY" THOMPSON PUTNAM, 83, beloved wife of the late Samuel Franklin Putnam, Jr., passed away Monday morning, February 5, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

     Sally was born in Nashville, TN on June 29th, 1940 to the late William Preston and Sarah Scott Thompson.  Her family moved to South Carolina shortly thereafter where she...

Vicki Leigh Allen

Vicki Leigh Allen

Feb 5, 2024

VICKI LEIGH ALLEN, 70, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at her residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Vicki was a daughter of the late Quince, Jr. and Evelyn Irene Moses Allen.  She retired from Walmart on Richland Ave.  Vicki was a loving sister, mother and grandmother, and loved life.  She loved the beach as much as the mountains,...

Margaret "Monnie" Miller Pitts

Margaret "Monnie" Miller Pitts

Feb 4, 2024

MARGARET MILLER “MONNIE” PITTS, 91, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers surrounded by her loving family.

A native of Mountville, SC, Monnie was a daughter of the late Jim Wade and Eva Hollis Miller.   She grew up attending Mountville Baptist Church and graduated from Mountville High School.

Mrs. Pitts resided in Aiken most of her...

Phillip M. Hewitt

Phillip M. Hewitt

Feb 2, 2024

PHILLIP M. HEWITT, 69, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 2, 2024 in the Bamberg/Barnwell Emergency Medical Center.

 

Born in Florence, SC, Phillip was a son of the late William Julius and Thelma Mae Stroud Hewitt.  He spent his childhood in Dillon, SC before moving to Aiken as a teenager.  He graduated from Aiken High School and lived most of his life...

Sumitraben T. Patel

Sumitraben T. Patel

Feb 1, 2024

SUMITRABEN T. PATEL, 93, from Aiken, SC passed away on February 1st, 2024, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She passed away peacefully at Piedmont Augusta Hospital and will be dearly missed by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A native of Mahudha, Gujarat, India, Sumitra was a daughter of Dahyabhai and Diwaliben Patel.

Survivors include four children, Rashmin (Rita) T....

Heidi A. Albrecht

Heidi A. Albrecht

Jan 30, 2024

HEIDI A. ALBRECHT, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in her home.

Additional obituary information will be forthcoming. 

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Ivan Gabriel Gottlieb

Ivan Gabriel Gottlieb

Jan 29, 2024

AIKEN, SC – Ivan Gabriel Gottlieb, 26, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024.Ivan was the beloved son of Terry and Lois Gottlieb of Aiken, SC. Born in Los Angeles, CA, he was adopted as an infant into the Gottlieb family. He attended Open Charter Elementary School, Ocean Charter Middle School, and graduated from New Roads High School in 2015....

Herbert Hampton "Hank" Elder

Herbert Hampton "Hank" Elder

Jan 25, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Herbert Hampton "Hank" Elder, 78, beloved husband of Susan Brewer Elder, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024.

Hank was born in Atlanta and later moved to Columbia, South Carolina, where he graduated from A.C. Flora High School. He was an Eagle Scout. He graduated cum laude from Georgia Tech on the Co-op program with a degree in...

Clarissa Ann Grooms

Clarissa Ann Grooms

Jan 23, 2024

CLARISSA ANN GROOMS, 55, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 unexpectedly in her home.

A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Clarissa was a daughter of Ann Thomas Grooms and the late Clarence A. Grooms, Jr.  She was a graduate of Aiken High School and attended USC-Aiken.  Clarissa worked for Graniteville Co. for 18 years until its closing following the train...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Robert E. Hanvey

Robert E. Hanvey

Feb 15, 2024

Robert “Bob” E. Hanvey, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Bob was born in McCormick, SC and was the son of Ernest Edward Hanvey and Ruth Link Hanvey. 

Bob grew up in McCormick, SC where he graduated from high school and then attended Clemson University. He received his Bachelor of Science degree and enlisted in the United States...

Brian Bouchillon

Brian Bouchillon

Feb 14, 2024

JOHN BRIAN BOUCHILLON, 56, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in his home.

Born in Savannah, GA, Brian was a son of John Belton Bouchillon and the late Maryann Zittrauer Bouchillon.  He grew up in Williston, SC and worked for a number of years at the Savannah River Site.  He opened and operated Bouchillon Collision Center in Aiken for 14...

Keith Eric Buckland

Keith Eric Buckland

Feb 12, 2024

KEITH E. BUCKLAND, 50, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 in his home in Aiken.

Keith was born in Darby, PA and was the son of Teresa Bresset and Eric Peter Buckland.  He grew up in Aiken and graduated from South Aiken High School.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  He was a chemical engineer and worked in the...

Nicole "Nikki" Taylor

Nicole "Nikki" Taylor

Feb 11, 2024

ANDREA NICOLE “NIKKI” TAYLOR, 51, passed away suddenly, Sunday, February 11, 2024 in Oak Island, NC.

A native of Aiken County, Nikki was a daughter of George E. and Marlowe Knight Taylor.  She lived most her life in Aiken County, graduating from South Aiken High School.  Most of her career was in finance.  Nikki’s favorite things were water and sunshine.  She...

Sharon Hanson Lemon

Sharon Hanson Lemon

Feb 11, 2024

SHARON HANSON LEMON, 61, beloved wife of Mark T. Lemon, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 at her residence.

Born in Lakeland, FL, Sharon was a daughter of the late Dean and Marilyn Calhoun Hanson.  She grew up in Charleston, SC where she was a former hairdresser.  She lived the last thirty years in Aiken and worked at B. Dalton Booksellers...

Sheila Rose Day

Sheila Rose Day

Feb 11, 2024

Aiken – Mrs. Sheila Rose Day, 80, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Sheila was born in Ft. Payne, AL, lived for many years in Augusta, GA, and was a resident of Aiken, SC for the last 20 years where she was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church. She retired from University Hospital in 1996 as Director of Patient...

Anthony "Tony" Quinn

Anthony "Tony" Quinn

Feb 10, 2024

ANTHONY “TONY” QUINN, 65, died Saturday, February 10, 2024.

A native of Mendenhall, MS, Tony was a son of the late Walton “Webb” Pitts and Myrtis Conner Phillips.   He grew up in the Lafayette and New Orleans areas of Louisiana.  He lived in the Aiken area and was the owner of A. Quinn Tree Experts.

Surviving is his daughter, Carolyn Mae...

Donald Lee Rains, Sr.

Donald Lee Rains, Sr.

Feb 9, 2024

Donald "Beady" Lee Rains Sr., aged 86, of Aiken, South Carolina, surrounded by family peacefully passed away on February 9, 2024. Born on March 14, 1937, in Clinton, South Carolina, he was a man whose life was defined by the enduring values of hard work, family, and his love for Jehovah.

Mourning his departure yet celebrating his legacy are his devoted...

Irene "Dolly" Blackmore

Irene "Dolly" Blackmore

Feb 7, 2024

IRENE "DOLLY" BLACKMORE, 97, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in her home, with her loving daughters by her side.

Plans will be announced.

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Malcolm "Mike" Floyd Scruggs, Jr.

Malcolm "Mike" Floyd Scruggs, Jr.

Feb 6, 2024

     Malcolm (Mike) Floyd Scruggs Jr. 74, passed away February 6, 2024 at Aiken Regional Hospital. He was a member of the Bapist Church and loved God.

      He was born in Waycross, GA on April 21, 1949 to Mary L. Lloyd Scruggs and the late Malcolm F. Scruggs Sr.  After graduating from Southern Tech in Marietta, Ga...

Rowanne "Randi" Abse

Rowanne "Randi" Abse

Feb 5, 2024

ROWANNE "RANDI" ABSE, 76, widow of John Southmayd, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024.  No service is planned.

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

The Reverend Sarah "Sally" Thompson Putnam

The Reverend Sarah "Sally" Thompson Putnam

Feb 5, 2024

     

THE REVEREND SARAH "SALLY" THOMPSON PUTNAM, 83, beloved wife of the late Samuel Franklin Putnam, Jr., passed away Monday morning, February 5, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

     Sally was born in Nashville, TN on June 29th, 1940 to the late William Preston and Sarah Scott Thompson.  Her family moved to South Carolina shortly thereafter where she...

Vicki Leigh Allen

Vicki Leigh Allen

Feb 5, 2024

VICKI LEIGH ALLEN, 70, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at her residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Vicki was a daughter of the late Quince, Jr. and Evelyn Irene Moses Allen.  She retired from Walmart on Richland Ave.  Vicki was a loving sister, mother and grandmother, and loved life.  She loved the beach as much as the mountains,...

Margaret "Monnie" Miller Pitts

Margaret "Monnie" Miller Pitts

Feb 4, 2024

MARGARET MILLER “MONNIE” PITTS, 91, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers surrounded by her loving family.

A native of Mountville, SC, Monnie was a daughter of the late Jim Wade and Eva Hollis Miller.   She grew up attending Mountville Baptist Church and graduated from Mountville High School.

Mrs. Pitts resided in Aiken most of her...

Phillip M. Hewitt

Phillip M. Hewitt

Feb 2, 2024

PHILLIP M. HEWITT, 69, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 2, 2024 in the Bamberg/Barnwell Emergency Medical Center.

 

Born in Florence, SC, Phillip was a son of the late William Julius and Thelma Mae Stroud Hewitt.  He spent his childhood in Dillon, SC before moving to Aiken as a teenager.  He graduated from Aiken High School and lived most of his life...

Sumitraben T. Patel

Sumitraben T. Patel

Feb 1, 2024

SUMITRABEN T. PATEL, 93, from Aiken, SC passed away on February 1st, 2024, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She passed away peacefully at Piedmont Augusta Hospital and will be dearly missed by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A native of Mahudha, Gujarat, India, Sumitra was a daughter of Dahyabhai and Diwaliben Patel.

Survivors include four children, Rashmin (Rita) T....

Heidi A. Albrecht

Heidi A. Albrecht

Jan 30, 2024

HEIDI A. ALBRECHT, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in her home.

Additional obituary information will be forthcoming. 

SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Ivan Gabriel Gottlieb

Ivan Gabriel Gottlieb

Jan 29, 2024

AIKEN, SC – Ivan Gabriel Gottlieb, 26, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024.Ivan was the beloved son of Terry and Lois Gottlieb of Aiken, SC. Born in Los Angeles, CA, he was adopted as an infant into the Gottlieb family. He attended Open Charter Elementary School, Ocean Charter Middle School, and graduated from New Roads High School in 2015....

Herbert Hampton "Hank" Elder

Herbert Hampton "Hank" Elder

Jan 25, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Herbert Hampton "Hank" Elder, 78, beloved husband of Susan Brewer Elder, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024.

Hank was born in Atlanta and later moved to Columbia, South Carolina, where he graduated from A.C. Flora High School. He was an Eagle Scout. He graduated cum laude from Georgia Tech on the Co-op program with a degree in...

Clarissa Ann Grooms

Clarissa Ann Grooms

Jan 23, 2024

CLARISSA ANN GROOMS, 55, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 unexpectedly in her home.

A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Clarissa was a daughter of Ann Thomas Grooms and the late Clarence A. Grooms, Jr.  She was a graduate of Aiken High School and attended USC-Aiken.  Clarissa worked for Graniteville Co. for 18 years until its closing following the train...

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