Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Trudy Hoover Whitehurst

Trudy Hoover Whitehurst

Oct 30, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Trudy Hoover Whitehurst, 70, of Seneca, SC, died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 30th. Trudy was born in Statesville, NC, a daughter of the late Dwight Eugene and Doris Stewart Hoover. She graduated from South Iredell High School in 1971 and Appalachian University in 1974, where she met the love of her life, Dan Whitehurst, her...

Mattie Elizabeth King

Mattie Elizabeth King

Oct 29, 2022

Aiken – Mrs. Mattie Elizabeth Brown King, 93, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022. Mrs. King was born in Brookville, MD on Feb. 17, 1929, daughter of the late Guy Leroy and Lillie Margaret Hett Brown. As a resident of Baltimore, MD, Mattie met Leslie Ernest King Jr., and they married on August 17, 1950. Mattie worked as the head...

Robert Forbes "Bob" Leith

Robert Forbes "Bob" Leith

Oct 27, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Robert Forbes Leith "Bob", 82, passed from this life at home after an extended illness on Thursday, October 27, 2022 in the loving arms of his wife, Susan. He adored her, and he was her prince. They were married nearly 34 years having lived in Rochelle, Illinois before moving to Cedar Creek in Aiken, South Carolina in...

Judith Bolt Howell

Judith Bolt Howell

Oct 26, 2022

JUDITH ANN BOLT HOWELL, 79, widow of Lewis V. Howell, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Anchor Health and Rehabilitation.

A native of Ware Shoals, SC, Judy was a daughter of the late Arthur C. and Annie Mitchell Bolt.  She was a graduate of Erskine College with a degree in early childhood education.  Judy had lived in Aiken since...

Gordon Lawless Woodbury

Gordon Lawless Woodbury

Oct 26, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Gordon Lawless Woodbury, 90 years old, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Gordon was born in Portland, ME and is the son of the late Howard and Sara Lawless Woodbury. He served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars first in the United States Navy for 2 years and then with the United...

Emma Ray Parnell

Emma Ray Parnell

Oct 26, 2022

EMMA RAY PARNELL, 79, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at her residence.

A native of Chester, SC, Emma was a daughter of Otto Van Buren Ray, Sr. and Grace Grant Ray.  She graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse. She had lived in Aiken since 1972, working at the Aiken Health Department...

Curtis Wyman Hallman

Curtis Wyman Hallman

Oct 24, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Curtis Wyman Hallman, 74, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022.   Curtis was born in Aiken, son of the late Curtis Ashley Hallman and Frances Catharine Anderson Hallman.  He was a member of Redds Branch Baptist Church, and was a former sheet metal mechanic.  He enjoyed fishing, was a member of the NRA, and Bassmasters.   He...

Sara A. Blackmon

Sara A. Blackmon

Oct 17, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Sara A. Blackmon (Seigler) passed on to the loving hands of God on October 17, 2022 from the comfort of her home with family in her birth County of Aiken, SC. 

Sara loved gardening and nature, was a retired CNA nurse, and loved her grandchildren.

Sara was one of nine children born to Earl and Bertha Seigler;...

Dennie Brooks Griner

Dennie Brooks Griner

Oct 17, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Dennie Brooks Griner, 67, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022.

Dennie was born in Hampton, SC, son of the late Benjamin and Dorothy Clark Griner.

He is survived by his loving partner, Maureen Murray; daughter, Hannah (Daniel) Lang, Beech Island; sister, Susan Edwards, Varnville, SC; brother, Bennie Griner, TN; grandson, Joseph Dalin, OH.

He was preceded in...

John "Jack" Calvin McCaskill, Jr.

John "Jack" Calvin McCaskill, Jr.

Oct 16, 2022

John “Jack” Calvin McCaskill Jr. arrived at his heavenly home on October 16, 2022.

Jack was born in Columbia, South Carolina on July 12, 1942 to Col. John Calvin McCaskill Sr. and Olga Heins McCaskill.  He is predeceased by his parents and his wife of 52 years, Frances Riley McCaskill.

As the son of a career Army officer, Jack moved...

The Reverend Andrew T. Diehl, Jr.

The Reverend Andrew T. Diehl, Jr.

Oct 15, 2022

AIKEN, SC - The unworthy priest Andrew T. Diehl Jr. fell asleep in the Lord on October 15, 2022 at 7:11am.

     He was the first son born to Andrew T. Diehl and Irene (Boiko) Diehl on August 29, 1958.

     He was a graduate of Absegami High School Mays Landing, NJ in 1976. He attended and graduated from St....

George Matthews Rogers

George Matthews Rogers

Oct 14, 2022

Aiken – Mr. George Matthews Rogers, 77, passed away suddenly Friday, October 14, 2022.

George was born in Bennettsville, SC.  He was the son of the late Robert Southerland and Willie Stubbs Rogers.  George was involved in the education profession since 1969.  His first teaching job was in Clio, SC as a teacher and a coach.  Later he became a...

Walker Crosby

Walker Crosby

Oct 13, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Walker Crosby, 67, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family Thursday, October 13, 2022.

Walker was born in Chester, SC, son of the late Ernest Alvin and Lottie Mae Walters Crosby.  He was an Allstate Insurance agent for 36 years in Aiken.

A family man and friend to all, Walker’s presence will surely be missed.  He...

Diane Laura Franklin

Diane Laura Franklin

Oct 12, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Diane Laura Heath Franklin, of Aiken, passed away on October 12, 2022. She was born to Gene Heath and the late Eleanor Heath on February 15, 1971. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Teddy Franklin, her son, who made up the entirety of her world, Kenny, and her most proud accomplishment, her grandson Titus.

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Barbara Ann Holton

Barbara Ann Holton

Oct 11, 2022

Aiken – Mrs. Barbara Ann Holton, 88, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Bobbie, as she was known, was born in San Jose, CA, daughter of the late Charles William and Laura Williams Richardson. She was first and foremost a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and the Super Glue of the family. She co-owned and operated two family businesses. She...

Stuart Kupferschmid

Stuart Kupferschmid

Oct 11, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Stuart Kupferschmid, 85, passed away Tuesday October 11, 2022 at his residence.  Stuart was predeceased by his beloved wife Barbara in 2017.  He leaves behind his dear daughter Robin Kupferschmid-Putira and her husband Michael Putira, his dear granddaughter Lauren Putira and her friend Gary Tomcik, and his three surviving brothers Wayne and his wife Marcia, Dan and...

Robert Clinton Baker, Jr.

Robert Clinton Baker, Jr.

Oct 10, 2022

AIKEN, SC – ROBERT CLINTON BAKER, JR, 94, husband of the late Fern Shellenberger Baker, passed into the loving arms of God Monday evening, October 10, 2022 at Benton House of Aiken.

A native of Bloomsburg, PA, Robert was a son of the late Robert C, and Anna Hill Baker, Sr.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during...

Connie D. Osteen

Connie D. Osteen

Oct 10, 2022

AIKEN, SC – CONNIE DIAMOND OSTEEN, 75, beloved wife of Steve Osteen, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Elko, SC, Connie was a daughter of the late James Leon and Iris Ramona Boyleston Diamond.  She had lived most of her life in Aiken and was a homemaker.  Connie was a loving wife, mother,...

Shirley Hipp Bowers

Shirley Hipp Bowers

Oct 9, 2022

Aiken, SC - Shirley Hipp Bowers of Aiken, SC passed away October 9, 2022 at the age of 85.

     She was born March 2nd, 1937 in Prosperity, SC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Jacob Williams Bowers; her father Alvin Hipp; mother, Lucille Humphies Hipp as well her adopted mother who raised her, Betsy...

Virginia Holley Bloss

Virginia Holley Bloss

Oct 8, 2022

Virginia Holley Bloss entered into eternal life on October,8 2022. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia to parents William a Rose Holley. She was married to her loving husband, Carl Bloss, for 66 years. She leaves behind children Steven Bloss (Jeanette) of Blythewood, SC and Sharon Rains of Charleston, SC. She had three grandchildren Jeffrey Malmgren (deceased) (Kim), Holley...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Trudy Hoover Whitehurst

Trudy Hoover Whitehurst

Oct 30, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Trudy Hoover Whitehurst, 70, of Seneca, SC, died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 30th. Trudy was born in Statesville, NC, a daughter of the late Dwight Eugene and Doris Stewart Hoover. She graduated from South Iredell High School in 1971 and Appalachian University in 1974, where she met the love of her life, Dan Whitehurst, her...

Mattie Elizabeth King

Mattie Elizabeth King

Oct 29, 2022

Aiken – Mrs. Mattie Elizabeth Brown King, 93, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022. Mrs. King was born in Brookville, MD on Feb. 17, 1929, daughter of the late Guy Leroy and Lillie Margaret Hett Brown. As a resident of Baltimore, MD, Mattie met Leslie Ernest King Jr., and they married on August 17, 1950. Mattie worked as the head...

Robert Forbes "Bob" Leith

Robert Forbes "Bob" Leith

Oct 27, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Robert Forbes Leith "Bob", 82, passed from this life at home after an extended illness on Thursday, October 27, 2022 in the loving arms of his wife, Susan. He adored her, and he was her prince. They were married nearly 34 years having lived in Rochelle, Illinois before moving to Cedar Creek in Aiken, South Carolina in...

Judith Bolt Howell

Judith Bolt Howell

Oct 26, 2022

JUDITH ANN BOLT HOWELL, 79, widow of Lewis V. Howell, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Anchor Health and Rehabilitation.

A native of Ware Shoals, SC, Judy was a daughter of the late Arthur C. and Annie Mitchell Bolt.  She was a graduate of Erskine College with a degree in early childhood education.  Judy had lived in Aiken since...

Gordon Lawless Woodbury

Gordon Lawless Woodbury

Oct 26, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Gordon Lawless Woodbury, 90 years old, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Gordon was born in Portland, ME and is the son of the late Howard and Sara Lawless Woodbury. He served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars first in the United States Navy for 2 years and then with the United...

Emma Ray Parnell

Emma Ray Parnell

Oct 26, 2022

EMMA RAY PARNELL, 79, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at her residence.

A native of Chester, SC, Emma was a daughter of Otto Van Buren Ray, Sr. and Grace Grant Ray.  She graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse. She had lived in Aiken since 1972, working at the Aiken Health Department...

Curtis Wyman Hallman

Curtis Wyman Hallman

Oct 24, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Curtis Wyman Hallman, 74, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022.   Curtis was born in Aiken, son of the late Curtis Ashley Hallman and Frances Catharine Anderson Hallman.  He was a member of Redds Branch Baptist Church, and was a former sheet metal mechanic.  He enjoyed fishing, was a member of the NRA, and Bassmasters.   He...

Sara A. Blackmon

Sara A. Blackmon

Oct 17, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Sara A. Blackmon (Seigler) passed on to the loving hands of God on October 17, 2022 from the comfort of her home with family in her birth County of Aiken, SC. 

Sara loved gardening and nature, was a retired CNA nurse, and loved her grandchildren.

Sara was one of nine children born to Earl and Bertha Seigler;...

Dennie Brooks Griner

Dennie Brooks Griner

Oct 17, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Dennie Brooks Griner, 67, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022.

Dennie was born in Hampton, SC, son of the late Benjamin and Dorothy Clark Griner.

He is survived by his loving partner, Maureen Murray; daughter, Hannah (Daniel) Lang, Beech Island; sister, Susan Edwards, Varnville, SC; brother, Bennie Griner, TN; grandson, Joseph Dalin, OH.

He was preceded in...

John "Jack" Calvin McCaskill, Jr.

John "Jack" Calvin McCaskill, Jr.

Oct 16, 2022

John “Jack” Calvin McCaskill Jr. arrived at his heavenly home on October 16, 2022.

Jack was born in Columbia, South Carolina on July 12, 1942 to Col. John Calvin McCaskill Sr. and Olga Heins McCaskill.  He is predeceased by his parents and his wife of 52 years, Frances Riley McCaskill.

As the son of a career Army officer, Jack moved...

The Reverend Andrew T. Diehl, Jr.

The Reverend Andrew T. Diehl, Jr.

Oct 15, 2022

AIKEN, SC - The unworthy priest Andrew T. Diehl Jr. fell asleep in the Lord on October 15, 2022 at 7:11am.

     He was the first son born to Andrew T. Diehl and Irene (Boiko) Diehl on August 29, 1958.

     He was a graduate of Absegami High School Mays Landing, NJ in 1976. He attended and graduated from St....

George Matthews Rogers

George Matthews Rogers

Oct 14, 2022

Aiken – Mr. George Matthews Rogers, 77, passed away suddenly Friday, October 14, 2022.

George was born in Bennettsville, SC.  He was the son of the late Robert Southerland and Willie Stubbs Rogers.  George was involved in the education profession since 1969.  His first teaching job was in Clio, SC as a teacher and a coach.  Later he became a...

Walker Crosby

Walker Crosby

Oct 13, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Walker Crosby, 67, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family Thursday, October 13, 2022.

Walker was born in Chester, SC, son of the late Ernest Alvin and Lottie Mae Walters Crosby.  He was an Allstate Insurance agent for 36 years in Aiken.

A family man and friend to all, Walker’s presence will surely be missed.  He...

Diane Laura Franklin

Diane Laura Franklin

Oct 12, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Diane Laura Heath Franklin, of Aiken, passed away on October 12, 2022. She was born to Gene Heath and the late Eleanor Heath on February 15, 1971. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Teddy Franklin, her son, who made up the entirety of her world, Kenny, and her most proud accomplishment, her grandson Titus.

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Barbara Ann Holton

Barbara Ann Holton

Oct 11, 2022

Aiken – Mrs. Barbara Ann Holton, 88, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Bobbie, as she was known, was born in San Jose, CA, daughter of the late Charles William and Laura Williams Richardson. She was first and foremost a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and the Super Glue of the family. She co-owned and operated two family businesses. She...

Stuart Kupferschmid

Stuart Kupferschmid

Oct 11, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Stuart Kupferschmid, 85, passed away Tuesday October 11, 2022 at his residence.  Stuart was predeceased by his beloved wife Barbara in 2017.  He leaves behind his dear daughter Robin Kupferschmid-Putira and her husband Michael Putira, his dear granddaughter Lauren Putira and her friend Gary Tomcik, and his three surviving brothers Wayne and his wife Marcia, Dan and...

Robert Clinton Baker, Jr.

Robert Clinton Baker, Jr.

Oct 10, 2022

AIKEN, SC – ROBERT CLINTON BAKER, JR, 94, husband of the late Fern Shellenberger Baker, passed into the loving arms of God Monday evening, October 10, 2022 at Benton House of Aiken.

A native of Bloomsburg, PA, Robert was a son of the late Robert C, and Anna Hill Baker, Sr.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during...

Connie D. Osteen

Connie D. Osteen

Oct 10, 2022

AIKEN, SC – CONNIE DIAMOND OSTEEN, 75, beloved wife of Steve Osteen, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Elko, SC, Connie was a daughter of the late James Leon and Iris Ramona Boyleston Diamond.  She had lived most of her life in Aiken and was a homemaker.  Connie was a loving wife, mother,...

Shirley Hipp Bowers

Shirley Hipp Bowers

Oct 9, 2022

Aiken, SC - Shirley Hipp Bowers of Aiken, SC passed away October 9, 2022 at the age of 85.

     She was born March 2nd, 1937 in Prosperity, SC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Jacob Williams Bowers; her father Alvin Hipp; mother, Lucille Humphies Hipp as well her adopted mother who raised her, Betsy...

Virginia Holley Bloss

Virginia Holley Bloss

Oct 8, 2022

Virginia Holley Bloss entered into eternal life on October,8 2022. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia to parents William a Rose Holley. She was married to her loving husband, Carl Bloss, for 66 years. She leaves behind children Steven Bloss (Jeanette) of Blythewood, SC and Sharon Rains of Charleston, SC. She had three grandchildren Jeffrey Malmgren (deceased) (Kim), Holley...