Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

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...

Roswell Pattison, Jr.

Roswell Pattison, Jr.

Oct 8, 2022

A good man obtaineth favor of the Lord.  (Proverbs 12:2)  Roswell Carl “Ross” Pattison, Jr., 83, beloved husband of Bonnie Slayton Pattison, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, in his home following an illness.

Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Ross was a son of the late Roswell C Pattison Sr., and Ida Nowlon Pattison.  He grew up in Memphis, TN...

Justin Marc Owen

Justin Marc Owen

Oct 7, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JUSTIN MARC OWEN, 36, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 7, 2022, in Augusta, GA.

Born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Justin was a son of Norman M. and Babette Owen.  He grew up in Chapel Hill, NC and Hume, VA.  Justin graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering.  He received his Master’s from Augusta...

Hazel H. Whittington

Hazel H. Whittington

Oct 7, 2022

AIKEN, SC – HAZEL HALBROOK WHITTINGTON, 88, widow of Arthur L. Whittington, Sr., passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

A native of Carbon Hill, AL, Hazel was a daughter of the late Ezra and Bertha Halbrook.  She lived in Aiken since 1951 and retired from DuPont at the Savannah River Site after...

Hazel Brantley Rutland

Hazel Brantley Rutland

Oct 7, 2022

AIKEN, SC – HAZEL B. RUTLAND, 97, widow of Leroy Winton Rutland, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at Shadow Oaks following a lengthy illness.

A native of Wrightsville, GA, Hazel was a daughter of the late Thomas C. and Mary Brantley.  She had made Aiken her home since 1969.  She was a homemaker and long-time member of Millbrook Baptist Church.

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Pam Thompson

Pam Thompson

Oct 6, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Pamala Thompson, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Thursday, October, 6, 2022 at home.

Pam Thompson was an incredibly strong, successful woman who possessed an unwavering love for her family, along with her steadfast belief in hard work, faith and values.

Pam was proud to have been born in Corpus Christi, Texas, to her...

Lucy Carolyn Cooper Lathrop

Lucy Carolyn Cooper Lathrop

Oct 5, 2022

AIKEN, SC – LUCY CAROLYN COOPER LATHROP, 81, beloved wife of Robert Ross Lathrop, passed away Wednesday morning, October 5, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

A native of Fitzgerald, GA, Lucy was a daughter of the late William Player and Carolyn Gladys Gibbs Cooper.  She was a member of Talatha Baptist Church.  Lucy loved reading, puzzles...

Charles Douglas Wilson

Charles Douglas Wilson

Oct 3, 2022

AIKEN, SC - CHARLES DOUGLAS WILSON, 78, beloved husband of Maleeta Burns Wilson, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022 in Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA.

A native of Valdese, NC, Charles was a son of the late William Ray and Frances Viola Reynolds Wilson.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served...

Ruth Bruckner Casper

Ruth Bruckner Casper

Oct 2, 2022

Mrs. Ruth B. Casper, 88, beloved wife of James R. Casper passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at her residence in Aiken, SC. She was surrounded by her family. Ruth was born on February 25, 1934 in Washington, Pennsylvania to Myrtle and Joseph Bruckner and she was one of nine children. She has one surviving brother Sam Bruckner of Lancaster,...

Dr. John R. Garlick, Sr.

Dr. John R. Garlick, Sr.

Oct 1, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Dr. John R. Garlick, Sr., 75, Aiken, died at 11:37 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. John was born April 28, 1947, in Canandaigua, New York to Col. John B. and Kathryn E. Garlick. He spent his career as a college professor. John was an animal lover, and devoted father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife,...

Virginia Glen Ervin Wade

Virginia Glen Ervin Wade

Sep 29, 2022

AIKEN, SC - On Thursday, September 29, 2022, Virginia Glen Ervin Wade, loving wife and mother of three, passed away at the age of 98.

Virginia was born on June 3, 1924 in Hammond, Indiana to the late David and Crystal (Gilson) Ervin. She met Thomas Marion Wade and they wed in June of 1944 while Tom was on leave...

James Howard, III

James Howard, III

Sep 29, 2022

Jim was born July 1st, 1935 and raised in Oakmont Pennsylvania. As a University of Pennsylvania Phi Gamma Delta fraternity brother, he married the love of his life Donna Fowler in 1955 and then graduated from university with his bachelors in 1957. He began his career at Bell of Pennsylvania, earned his MSN from MIT and became Vice President of...

Gary Hayes, Jr.

Gary Hayes, Jr.

Sep 28, 2022

New Ellenton, SC – Mr. Gary Hayes, Jr., 92, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

Mr. Hayes was born in Fairfax, SC, son of the late William Gary Hayes, Sr. and Cammie Lucille Meeks.  He graduated from Ellenton High School as class Valedictorian, and attended Clemson A&M.  After graduation, he served in the US Army during the Korean War, and...

Mary Ruth Baas

Mary Ruth Baas

Sep 26, 2022

WARRENVILLE, SC - Mrs. Mary Ruth Baas, 81, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Benny Osborne Kidd

Benny Osborne Kidd

Sep 26, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Benny Osborne Kidd, 80, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022.

Benny was born in Vonore, TN, son of the late George Franklin and Martha Osborne Kidd.  He moved to Aiken with his family in the early 1950s, and worked as a maintenance mechanic at the Savannah River Site.  He was a member of South Aiken Baptist Church...

Ronald James Karpinski

Ronald James Karpinski

Sep 25, 2022

Aiken – MSG Ronald James Karpinski, US Army, Retired, 89, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022. Ronald was born in Cleveland, OH, son of the late Stanley Joseph Karpinski and Susan Gecha Karpinski. He joined the US Army in 1951. He served two tours in Vietnam. He and his wife, Kaethe Karpinski, moved to Aiken in 1985 from Neptune, NJ....

Blanche Hayes Shirah

Blanche Hayes Shirah

Sep 24, 2022

Aiken – Mrs. Blanche Faye Hayes Shirah, 85, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022. Mrs. Shirah was born in Cook County, GA, daughter of the late Lee and Mamie Brantley Hayes. She had been a resident of Aiken since 1973, and worked for many years at Pepperidge Farm. She is survived by her son, Robert Allen (Debra) Hayes, Aiken; grandchildren,...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

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...

Roswell Pattison, Jr.

Roswell Pattison, Jr.

Oct 8, 2022

A good man obtaineth favor of the Lord.  (Proverbs 12:2)  Roswell Carl “Ross” Pattison, Jr., 83, beloved husband of Bonnie Slayton Pattison, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, in his home following an illness.

Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Ross was a son of the late Roswell C Pattison Sr., and Ida Nowlon Pattison.  He grew up in Memphis, TN...

Justin Marc Owen

Justin Marc Owen

Oct 7, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JUSTIN MARC OWEN, 36, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 7, 2022, in Augusta, GA.

Born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Justin was a son of Norman M. and Babette Owen.  He grew up in Chapel Hill, NC and Hume, VA.  Justin graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering.  He received his Master’s from Augusta...

Hazel H. Whittington

Hazel H. Whittington

Oct 7, 2022

AIKEN, SC – HAZEL HALBROOK WHITTINGTON, 88, widow of Arthur L. Whittington, Sr., passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

A native of Carbon Hill, AL, Hazel was a daughter of the late Ezra and Bertha Halbrook.  She lived in Aiken since 1951 and retired from DuPont at the Savannah River Site after...

Hazel Brantley Rutland

Hazel Brantley Rutland

Oct 7, 2022

AIKEN, SC – HAZEL B. RUTLAND, 97, widow of Leroy Winton Rutland, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at Shadow Oaks following a lengthy illness.

A native of Wrightsville, GA, Hazel was a daughter of the late Thomas C. and Mary Brantley.  She had made Aiken her home since 1969.  She was a homemaker and long-time member of Millbrook Baptist Church.

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Pam Thompson

Pam Thompson

Oct 6, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Pamala Thompson, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Thursday, October, 6, 2022 at home.

Pam Thompson was an incredibly strong, successful woman who possessed an unwavering love for her family, along with her steadfast belief in hard work, faith and values.

Pam was proud to have been born in Corpus Christi, Texas, to her...

Lucy Carolyn Cooper Lathrop

Lucy Carolyn Cooper Lathrop

Oct 5, 2022

AIKEN, SC – LUCY CAROLYN COOPER LATHROP, 81, beloved wife of Robert Ross Lathrop, passed away Wednesday morning, October 5, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

A native of Fitzgerald, GA, Lucy was a daughter of the late William Player and Carolyn Gladys Gibbs Cooper.  She was a member of Talatha Baptist Church.  Lucy loved reading, puzzles...

Charles Douglas Wilson

Charles Douglas Wilson

Oct 3, 2022

AIKEN, SC - CHARLES DOUGLAS WILSON, 78, beloved husband of Maleeta Burns Wilson, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022 in Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA.

A native of Valdese, NC, Charles was a son of the late William Ray and Frances Viola Reynolds Wilson.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served...

Ruth Bruckner Casper

Ruth Bruckner Casper

Oct 2, 2022

Mrs. Ruth B. Casper, 88, beloved wife of James R. Casper passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at her residence in Aiken, SC. She was surrounded by her family. Ruth was born on February 25, 1934 in Washington, Pennsylvania to Myrtle and Joseph Bruckner and she was one of nine children. She has one surviving brother Sam Bruckner of Lancaster,...

Dr. John R. Garlick, Sr.

Dr. John R. Garlick, Sr.

Oct 1, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Dr. John R. Garlick, Sr., 75, Aiken, died at 11:37 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. John was born April 28, 1947, in Canandaigua, New York to Col. John B. and Kathryn E. Garlick. He spent his career as a college professor. John was an animal lover, and devoted father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife,...

Virginia Glen Ervin Wade

Virginia Glen Ervin Wade

Sep 29, 2022

AIKEN, SC - On Thursday, September 29, 2022, Virginia Glen Ervin Wade, loving wife and mother of three, passed away at the age of 98.

Virginia was born on June 3, 1924 in Hammond, Indiana to the late David and Crystal (Gilson) Ervin. She met Thomas Marion Wade and they wed in June of 1944 while Tom was on leave...

James Howard, III

James Howard, III

Sep 29, 2022

Jim was born July 1st, 1935 and raised in Oakmont Pennsylvania. As a University of Pennsylvania Phi Gamma Delta fraternity brother, he married the love of his life Donna Fowler in 1955 and then graduated from university with his bachelors in 1957. He began his career at Bell of Pennsylvania, earned his MSN from MIT and became Vice President of...

Gary Hayes, Jr.

Gary Hayes, Jr.

Sep 28, 2022

New Ellenton, SC – Mr. Gary Hayes, Jr., 92, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

Mr. Hayes was born in Fairfax, SC, son of the late William Gary Hayes, Sr. and Cammie Lucille Meeks.  He graduated from Ellenton High School as class Valedictorian, and attended Clemson A&M.  After graduation, he served in the US Army during the Korean War, and...

Mary Ruth Baas

Mary Ruth Baas

Sep 26, 2022

WARRENVILLE, SC - Mrs. Mary Ruth Baas, 81, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Benny Osborne Kidd

Benny Osborne Kidd

Sep 26, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Benny Osborne Kidd, 80, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022.

Benny was born in Vonore, TN, son of the late George Franklin and Martha Osborne Kidd.  He moved to Aiken with his family in the early 1950s, and worked as a maintenance mechanic at the Savannah River Site.  He was a member of South Aiken Baptist Church...

Ronald James Karpinski

Ronald James Karpinski

Sep 25, 2022

Aiken – MSG Ronald James Karpinski, US Army, Retired, 89, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022. Ronald was born in Cleveland, OH, son of the late Stanley Joseph Karpinski and Susan Gecha Karpinski. He joined the US Army in 1951. He served two tours in Vietnam. He and his wife, Kaethe Karpinski, moved to Aiken in 1985 from Neptune, NJ....

Blanche Hayes Shirah

Blanche Hayes Shirah

Sep 24, 2022

Aiken – Mrs. Blanche Faye Hayes Shirah, 85, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022. Mrs. Shirah was born in Cook County, GA, daughter of the late Lee and Mamie Brantley Hayes. She had been a resident of Aiken since 1973, and worked for many years at Pepperidge Farm. She is survived by her son, Robert Allen (Debra) Hayes, Aiken; grandchildren,...