Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Michael Gleaton
May 23, 2024
MICHAEL W. GLEATON, 63, beloved husband of Cindy Snipes Gleaton, passed away Thursday evening, May 23, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Orangeburg, SC, Mike was a son of the late Euley Gleaton, Jr. and Louise Huggins Gleaton. He was a lifelong resident of Aiken County and retired as a maintenance contractor at Bridgestone. Mike...
Dorothy Billmyer Nicewarner
May 23, 2024
Dorothy "Dottie" Billmyer Nicewarner was born May 18, 1940, in Martinsburg, West Virginia. She was the loving wife of 63 years to Lyle L. “Joe” Nicewarner. She went home to her heavenly family on May 23, 2024, at her home in Aiken, South Carolina.
Born the daughter of Robert Lee Billmyer and Lillian Hilliard Billmyer, she was the last living member...
Jenara Quintana
May 21, 2024
Trenton – Mrs. Jenara Quintana, 68, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Jenara was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Antonio and Elisa Nieves Quintana. She had been a resident of Aiken since 1998, and worked in the senior care industry. She was a member of the Pentecost of Christ Church.
Jenara is survived by her sisters, Ana...
Margaret "Peggy" DeRossi Holley
May 20, 2024
Aiken –Margaret “Peggy” DeRossi Holley, 86, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024.Peggy was born in Saratoga Springs, NY, daughter of the late Mario Joseph DeRossi and Nannie Rand Lightner . She attended Wesleyan University and the University of Miami. Peggy lived life to the fullest and loved fiercely. Her fiery sense of humor brought joy to everyone around her. She cherished...
John Alfred Killion, Jr.
May 19, 2024
JOHN ALFRED KILLION, JR., 85, beloved husband of Martha Hornaday Killion, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 19, 2024 in his home.
A native of Petersburg, IN, John was a son of the late John A., Sr., and Aileen Killion. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. John worked as a start-up engineer and procedure writer, having had a successful...
Donna Lee Donley
May 19, 2024
DONNA LEE DONLEY, 87, beloved wife of Donald Wayne Donley, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 in her home.
Donna was born in 1936 to Eleanor and Clifford Taylor. She attended the School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, PA graduating as a registered nurse. Her career included working as a surgical nurse at Lee Hospital in Johnston, PA; working as a private...
Horace Hamby III
May 17, 2024
HORACE “BUD” HAMBY III, 83, husband of the late Margaret Ogilvie Hamby, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Calhoun, TN, Horace was a son of the late Horace, Jr., and Eleanore Greene Hamby. He was educated in Athens, TN schools. After graduating high school, Horace lived with his parents...
Ruth T. Golding
May 17, 2024
RUTH T. GOLDING, 73, beloved wife of Ronald A. Golding, passed away suddenly Friday, May 17, 2024 in her home.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Ruth was a daughter of the late Rufus B. and Erluth Johnson Turner. She was a teacher’s aide and retired from Aiken County Public School District. She was a loving wife, mother and...
Brooks Brown
May 17, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Brooks Reid Brown, 73, died unexpectedly at her home in Kalmia Landing in Aiken on May 17, 2024
Brooks Reid Brown was born in Maricopa County, Arizona on January 9, 1951, to Alston Law Brown and Jean (Jorgensen) Brown who were stationed at Williams Air Force Base where Al was attending Jet Fighter Training as a career officer...
Benny D. Matlock
May 12, 2024
BENNY D. MATLOCK, 78, beloved husband of Reta Martin Matlock, passed away Sunday morning, May 12, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers surrounded by his loving family.
Born on September 30, 1945 in Tahlequah, OK, Benny was a son of the late Elmer D. and Catherine Gaylor Matlock. He moved to Aiken County in the early 1950’s where he remained for...
Lillian Stearns Kinner
May 10, 2024
LILLIAN STEARNS KINNER, 90, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 in The Hills of Cumberland Village with her loving family by her side.
A native of Elmira, NY, Lillian was a daughter of the late Floyd and Lillian Kennedy Stearns. She lived most of her life in Elmira and retired as operational manager of Welles Supply. She spent the last 10...
Colleen Kight Morris
May 10, 2024
Colleen Morris, 82, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family Friday, May 10, 2024, after years of declining health.
She was the daughter of the late Harry Gordon Kight and Eva Elizabeth (Reardon) Kight. Colleen was predeceased by her brother, Kenneth Gordon Kight, her sister Brenda Kay (Kight) English, her niece Meredith English, and her beloved...
Nancy Farmer Livengood
May 9, 2024
Nancy Farmer Livengood, aged 82, passed away Thursday evening, May 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy, originally from Nickelsville, VA, was the loving wife of the late James Roy Livengood, Sr., and the cherished daughter of Garth and Lily Mae Mitchell Farmer. She retired as a cosmetologist in Tennessee four decades ago, and after many years traveling as the wife...
Ronald Keith Ergle
May 8, 2024
RONALD KEITH ERGLE, 65, passed away Wednesday morning, May 8, 2024 in Piedmont Augusta Hospital with his loving family by his side following a short illness .
A lifelong resident of Aiken County, Ron was a son of the late Albert George Ergle and Tymexcina Beeco Ford. He grew up in Jackson and graduated from Aiken High School. He retired from...
Jessie Earl Morgan
May 4, 2024
Aiken – Mr. Jessie Earl Morgan, 75, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Jessie was born in D’Iberville, MS, son of the late Morris and Juanita Rawls Morgan. He had been a resident of Aiken for 32 years years, and was a Civil Engineer at the Savannah River Site. He also served in the US Army and National Guard.
Jessie is survived...
Evelyn Terry Weathersbee
May 1, 2024
EVELYN TERRY WEATHERSBEE, 81, beloved wife of Maxie L. “Don” Jeffcoat, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 after a sudden illness.
Mrs. Weathersbee was born May 20, 1942 in Columbia, SC. She was the daughter of Jimmie Hurley Terry, Sr. and Gwendolyn George Terry . She was a member of Kilbourne Park Baptist Church where she taught third grade girls’ Sunday...
Kathryn Mays Sturkey
Apr 30, 2024
Kathryn "Pat" Mays Sturkey, widow of Earl J. Sturkey, passed away after a brief illness, on April 30, 2024.She was born in Aiken, SC, the daughter of Walter and Emily Mays. Pat attended Aiken County schools and Winthrop University. She graduated from the University of Georgia and received a Masters of Education from USCA. She taught school in Aiken County...
Connie Gale Woodard
Apr 30, 2024
Aiken – Mr. Connie Gale Woodard, 71, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Connie was born in Tulsa, OK, a son of the late James Franklin Woodard and Alvina June Wolfe Jones. He was a Records Manager, and worked for several different industries throughout his career. He also served in the U.S. Marines, and with the Marine Reserves.
Connie is survived...
Rutkumar M. Patel
Apr 29, 2024
RUTKUMAR M. PATEL, 30, husband of Vaishaliben Patel, passed away Monday morning, April 29, 2024 at home.The Antyesti (funeral service) will be Saturday morning, May 4th at 10 o'clock at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home.SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Shirley Shaw
Apr 29, 2024
Shirley Mae Shaw, beloved wife of Jim Shaw, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 in Aiken, South Carolina. The battle is over, victory is now hers.
Shirley was born to Norman M. and Fern Mitchell Dinger on November 28, 1937 in Oliveburg, PA. Shirley was the youngest of twelve children and was nicknamed "the brat". She is survived by two sisters,...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Michael Gleaton
May 23, 2024
MICHAEL W. GLEATON, 63, beloved husband of Cindy Snipes Gleaton, passed away Thursday evening, May 23, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Orangeburg, SC, Mike was a son of the late Euley Gleaton, Jr. and Louise Huggins Gleaton. He was a lifelong resident of Aiken County and retired as a maintenance contractor at Bridgestone. Mike...
Dorothy Billmyer Nicewarner
May 23, 2024
Dorothy "Dottie" Billmyer Nicewarner was born May 18, 1940, in Martinsburg, West Virginia. She was the loving wife of 63 years to Lyle L. “Joe” Nicewarner. She went home to her heavenly family on May 23, 2024, at her home in Aiken, South Carolina.
Born the daughter of Robert Lee Billmyer and Lillian Hilliard Billmyer, she was the last living member...
Jenara Quintana
May 21, 2024
Trenton – Mrs. Jenara Quintana, 68, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Jenara was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Antonio and Elisa Nieves Quintana. She had been a resident of Aiken since 1998, and worked in the senior care industry. She was a member of the Pentecost of Christ Church.
Jenara is survived by her sisters, Ana...
Margaret "Peggy" DeRossi Holley
May 20, 2024
Aiken –Margaret “Peggy” DeRossi Holley, 86, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024.Peggy was born in Saratoga Springs, NY, daughter of the late Mario Joseph DeRossi and Nannie Rand Lightner . She attended Wesleyan University and the University of Miami. Peggy lived life to the fullest and loved fiercely. Her fiery sense of humor brought joy to everyone around her. She cherished...
John Alfred Killion, Jr.
May 19, 2024
JOHN ALFRED KILLION, JR., 85, beloved husband of Martha Hornaday Killion, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 19, 2024 in his home.
A native of Petersburg, IN, John was a son of the late John A., Sr., and Aileen Killion. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. John worked as a start-up engineer and procedure writer, having had a successful...
Donna Lee Donley
May 19, 2024
DONNA LEE DONLEY, 87, beloved wife of Donald Wayne Donley, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 in her home.
Donna was born in 1936 to Eleanor and Clifford Taylor. She attended the School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, PA graduating as a registered nurse. Her career included working as a surgical nurse at Lee Hospital in Johnston, PA; working as a private...
Horace Hamby III
May 17, 2024
HORACE “BUD” HAMBY III, 83, husband of the late Margaret Ogilvie Hamby, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Calhoun, TN, Horace was a son of the late Horace, Jr., and Eleanore Greene Hamby. He was educated in Athens, TN schools. After graduating high school, Horace lived with his parents...
Ruth T. Golding
May 17, 2024
RUTH T. GOLDING, 73, beloved wife of Ronald A. Golding, passed away suddenly Friday, May 17, 2024 in her home.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Ruth was a daughter of the late Rufus B. and Erluth Johnson Turner. She was a teacher’s aide and retired from Aiken County Public School District. She was a loving wife, mother and...
Brooks Brown
May 17, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Brooks Reid Brown, 73, died unexpectedly at her home in Kalmia Landing in Aiken on May 17, 2024
Brooks Reid Brown was born in Maricopa County, Arizona on January 9, 1951, to Alston Law Brown and Jean (Jorgensen) Brown who were stationed at Williams Air Force Base where Al was attending Jet Fighter Training as a career officer...
Benny D. Matlock
May 12, 2024
BENNY D. MATLOCK, 78, beloved husband of Reta Martin Matlock, passed away Sunday morning, May 12, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers surrounded by his loving family.
Born on September 30, 1945 in Tahlequah, OK, Benny was a son of the late Elmer D. and Catherine Gaylor Matlock. He moved to Aiken County in the early 1950’s where he remained for...
Lillian Stearns Kinner
May 10, 2024
LILLIAN STEARNS KINNER, 90, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 in The Hills of Cumberland Village with her loving family by her side.
A native of Elmira, NY, Lillian was a daughter of the late Floyd and Lillian Kennedy Stearns. She lived most of her life in Elmira and retired as operational manager of Welles Supply. She spent the last 10...
Colleen Kight Morris
May 10, 2024
Colleen Morris, 82, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family Friday, May 10, 2024, after years of declining health.
She was the daughter of the late Harry Gordon Kight and Eva Elizabeth (Reardon) Kight. Colleen was predeceased by her brother, Kenneth Gordon Kight, her sister Brenda Kay (Kight) English, her niece Meredith English, and her beloved...
Nancy Farmer Livengood
May 9, 2024
Nancy Farmer Livengood, aged 82, passed away Thursday evening, May 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy, originally from Nickelsville, VA, was the loving wife of the late James Roy Livengood, Sr., and the cherished daughter of Garth and Lily Mae Mitchell Farmer. She retired as a cosmetologist in Tennessee four decades ago, and after many years traveling as the wife...
Ronald Keith Ergle
May 8, 2024
RONALD KEITH ERGLE, 65, passed away Wednesday morning, May 8, 2024 in Piedmont Augusta Hospital with his loving family by his side following a short illness .
A lifelong resident of Aiken County, Ron was a son of the late Albert George Ergle and Tymexcina Beeco Ford. He grew up in Jackson and graduated from Aiken High School. He retired from...
Jessie Earl Morgan
May 4, 2024
Aiken – Mr. Jessie Earl Morgan, 75, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Jessie was born in D’Iberville, MS, son of the late Morris and Juanita Rawls Morgan. He had been a resident of Aiken for 32 years years, and was a Civil Engineer at the Savannah River Site. He also served in the US Army and National Guard.
Jessie is survived...
Evelyn Terry Weathersbee
May 1, 2024
EVELYN TERRY WEATHERSBEE, 81, beloved wife of Maxie L. “Don” Jeffcoat, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 after a sudden illness.
Mrs. Weathersbee was born May 20, 1942 in Columbia, SC. She was the daughter of Jimmie Hurley Terry, Sr. and Gwendolyn George Terry . She was a member of Kilbourne Park Baptist Church where she taught third grade girls’ Sunday...
Kathryn Mays Sturkey
Apr 30, 2024
Kathryn "Pat" Mays Sturkey, widow of Earl J. Sturkey, passed away after a brief illness, on April 30, 2024.She was born in Aiken, SC, the daughter of Walter and Emily Mays. Pat attended Aiken County schools and Winthrop University. She graduated from the University of Georgia and received a Masters of Education from USCA. She taught school in Aiken County...
Connie Gale Woodard
Apr 30, 2024
Aiken – Mr. Connie Gale Woodard, 71, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Connie was born in Tulsa, OK, a son of the late James Franklin Woodard and Alvina June Wolfe Jones. He was a Records Manager, and worked for several different industries throughout his career. He also served in the U.S. Marines, and with the Marine Reserves.
Connie is survived...
Rutkumar M. Patel
Apr 29, 2024
RUTKUMAR M. PATEL, 30, husband of Vaishaliben Patel, passed away Monday morning, April 29, 2024 at home.The Antyesti (funeral service) will be Saturday morning, May 4th at 10 o'clock at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home.SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Shirley Shaw
Apr 29, 2024
Shirley Mae Shaw, beloved wife of Jim Shaw, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 in Aiken, South Carolina. The battle is over, victory is now hers.
Shirley was born to Norman M. and Fern Mitchell Dinger on November 28, 1937 in Oliveburg, PA. Shirley was the youngest of twelve children and was nicknamed "the brat". She is survived by two sisters,...
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