Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Patton Henson
Feb 8, 2025
PATTON B. HENSON, 55, passed away early Saturday morning, February 8, 2025 in his home with his loving mother by his side.
A native of and life-long resident of Aiken, Pat was the son of Betty Henson Williamson and the late Bruce L. Henson. He graduated from South Aiken High School and attended Anderson College where he played baseball. His latest...
Jane Duncan
Feb 7, 2025
Jane (Roberta Jane) Duncan, 85 of Aiken County (Wagener), South Carolina passed away peacefully in her residence, on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Jane was born in Bend, Oregon, on January 27, 1940 to Robert Bruce Berni and Clara Lois (Van Matre) Berni. Raised in Pasco Washington and later attending college at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, Jane settled in Portland,...
John "Jay" Steven Boulware
Feb 1, 2025
JOHN "JAY" STEVEN BOULWARE, 22, passed away Saturday morning, February 1, 2025.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, “Jay” was the son of Jennifer Diane Brown and the late Jared B. Boulware. He was a 2021 graduate of South Aiken High School, where he was an outfielder on the South Aiken High School baseball team. Jay’s love of baseball developed earlier and...
Anna (Anne) Thrasher Butts
Jan 30, 2025
Anne who attained 101 years of age this past September, passed quietly on January 30,2025 at Barclay House with her daughters at her side.
Anne was born and raised in Hanover, MA but spent most of her life living in West Dennis on Cape Cod. She moved to Aiken in 2005 for the weather, the golf and to be near children....
Dale Henry Theesfeld
Jan 30, 2025
Dale Henry Theesfeld, born on October 11, 1936, in Altona, Illinois, was the eighth of ten children of Henry and Nola (McClure) Theesfeld. He spent his formative years in Galva, Illinois, where he developed a passion for sports. A bout with rheumatic fever during his sophomore year redirected his focus toward academics.
After high school, Dale briefly attended the University of...
Sharon Simpson Young
Jan 29, 2025
SHARON LEE SIMPSON YOUNG, 72, beloved wife of the late Richard Curtis Simpson, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in the comfort of her home.
A native of Washingtonville, NY, Sharon was a daughter of the late Robert Bromley and May Hall Brown. She spent most of her life in the Washingtonville and Middletown area of New York where she worked...
Thomas Dudley Barker
Jan 29, 2025
Thomas D. Barker, of Aiken, SC, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family, on January 29, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold (Andy) and Jane Barker, his sister Barbara Vieillard, and his beloved grandson Spencer Barker.
Tom was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. He graduated from...
Richard Evan "Dick" Waller
Jan 29, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Richard Evan "Dick" Waller, 87, beloved husband of Mary A. Waller, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
In addition to his wife, Dick is survived by his two wonderful children; Jeff Waller of Morrisville, NC and Ann Adcock of Ridge Spring, SC.
Services will be private.
SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Minnie Pellicane
Jan 28, 2025
MINNIE PELLICANE, 94, widow of Jack Eugene Pellicane, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Hitchcock Square with her loving daughters by her side.
Born in Yorktown, TX, Minnie was a daughter of the late Fidel H. and Julia Garza Salais. After graduating from high school, Minnie’s father sent her to San Antonio for secretarial school. It was in San Antonio...
Michael Ray Garcia
Jan 28, 2025
BEECH ISLAND, SC - MICHAEL RAY GARCIA, 53, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025 in his home.
Born in San Antonio, TX, Michael was a son of Marlene Paris Neibarger and the late Jose Garcia. He lived most of his life in Augusta and worked for TTX Railroad before being medically retired. He loved riding his motorcycle and was...
Charles N. Groover
Jan 26, 2025
Charles Noel Groover, 78, passed away Sunday morning, January 26, 2025 in NHC Healthcare, North Augusta, SC.
Charles was born in Savannah, Georgia on December 25th 1946. His mother was Helen Louise Olsen and father was Charles Wilbur Groover. He graduated from Allendale-Fairfax HS and served in the Navy during Vietnam.
Survivors include sons, Charles and Richard, grandchildren, Coleman, Jack and Madison....
Major C. Thompson, PhD.
Jan 24, 2025
Major C. Thompson, PhD, of Aiken, S.C. passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Born in rural north Alabama in 1937, Dr. Thompson grew up in Birmingham. He was the son of the late George Frederick and Anna Laura Pitzing Thompson.
He is survived by his true love Mary Ann Roof Thompson, whom he cherished and devoted himself...
Alpheus Kenneth Lain, Jr.
Jan 24, 2025
ALPHEUS KENNETH “KEN” LAIN, JR., 79, passed away Friday morning, January 24, 2025 in his home following an illness.
Born in Columbia, SC, Ken was a son of the late Alpheus Kenneth “A. K.” Lain, Sr., and Maude Campbell Lain. When he was a young boy his family moved to California where they lived for a few years. They relocated to...
Larry Allen Hawkins
Jan 24, 2025
Mr. Larry Allen Hawkins, 79, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025.
Larry was born in Clarksburg, WV, son of the late Howard and Velma Roberts Hawkins, and recently resided in Aiken, SC.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Antoinette “Tonie” Ukmar; his daughters, Lori (Frances Tucci) Hawkins, New York, NY; Lisa Hawkins, Clairmont, NH; grandchildren, Eva and Lexie Tucci; sisters, Lorraine...
John "Matt" Matthew Griffin
Jan 21, 2025
Psalm 146:2 (“I will sing praises to my God with my dying breath)
Mr. John Matthew “Matt” Griffin, 49, entered into rest unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Matt was born in Augusta, GA, and a native to the North Augusta/Graniteville area. He was the son of Sue Lee Couch Griffin, of North Augusta, SC, and the late Robert Dunbar Griffin.
He is...
William A. Quinn
Jan 21, 2025
WILLIAM ARCHIE QUINN, 91, beloved husband of Mary Anne White Quinn, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Born in East Liverpool, Ohio, Bill was the son of the late Archie Clair and Elizabeth Wharton Quinn. He spent his formative years in Barnesville, Ohio, where he graduated high school before pursuing higher education at Muskingum College in...
Michele Collins
Jan 21, 2025
MICHELE COLLINS, 70, beloved wife of Kevin J. Collins, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in her home. It is understandable that her heart gave out after giving it to so many others for so long. She exemplified a servant attitude.
A visitation viewing will be conducted at 2pm on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral home...
John F. Mills
Jan 21, 2025
John F. Mills, 85, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025. Born on March 3, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, John devoted his life to his family and friends.
He was married to his late wife, Mary Mills, until her passing in December of 2003. Their enduring partnership was a testament to deep love, mutual respect, and...
Jesse "J.D" Daniel Empoliti
Jan 20, 2025
JESSE DANIEL “J.D.” EMPOLITI, 34, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, January 20, 2024 in his home.
A native of Clearwater, FL, J.D. was a son of Michael Empoliti and Marjorie Chandler. He moved to Aiken in 1997 and worked with his family in the construction business. He had a particular passion for setting tile. J.D. had a deep affection for his...
Virginia Bliss Wolfe
Jan 19, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Virginia "Ginny" Bliss Wolfe, 77 of Aiken, SC, passed away peacefully in her home on January 19, 2025. Born on August 16, 1947, she was the beloved daughter of the late Walter Scott Bliss and the late Jean Patterson Bliss.
Ginny wedded Clinton Wolfe in 1989 just prior to their move to Aiken, and continued her work with...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Patton Henson
Feb 8, 2025
PATTON B. HENSON, 55, passed away early Saturday morning, February 8, 2025 in his home with his loving mother by his side.
A native of and life-long resident of Aiken, Pat was the son of Betty Henson Williamson and the late Bruce L. Henson. He graduated from South Aiken High School and attended Anderson College where he played baseball. His latest...
Jane Duncan
Feb 7, 2025
Jane (Roberta Jane) Duncan, 85 of Aiken County (Wagener), South Carolina passed away peacefully in her residence, on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Jane was born in Bend, Oregon, on January 27, 1940 to Robert Bruce Berni and Clara Lois (Van Matre) Berni. Raised in Pasco Washington and later attending college at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, Jane settled in Portland,...
John "Jay" Steven Boulware
Feb 1, 2025
JOHN "JAY" STEVEN BOULWARE, 22, passed away Saturday morning, February 1, 2025.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, “Jay” was the son of Jennifer Diane Brown and the late Jared B. Boulware. He was a 2021 graduate of South Aiken High School, where he was an outfielder on the South Aiken High School baseball team. Jay’s love of baseball developed earlier and...
Anna (Anne) Thrasher Butts
Jan 30, 2025
Anne who attained 101 years of age this past September, passed quietly on January 30,2025 at Barclay House with her daughters at her side.
Anne was born and raised in Hanover, MA but spent most of her life living in West Dennis on Cape Cod. She moved to Aiken in 2005 for the weather, the golf and to be near children....
Dale Henry Theesfeld
Jan 30, 2025
Dale Henry Theesfeld, born on October 11, 1936, in Altona, Illinois, was the eighth of ten children of Henry and Nola (McClure) Theesfeld. He spent his formative years in Galva, Illinois, where he developed a passion for sports. A bout with rheumatic fever during his sophomore year redirected his focus toward academics.
After high school, Dale briefly attended the University of...
Sharon Simpson Young
Jan 29, 2025
SHARON LEE SIMPSON YOUNG, 72, beloved wife of the late Richard Curtis Simpson, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in the comfort of her home.
A native of Washingtonville, NY, Sharon was a daughter of the late Robert Bromley and May Hall Brown. She spent most of her life in the Washingtonville and Middletown area of New York where she worked...
Thomas Dudley Barker
Jan 29, 2025
Thomas D. Barker, of Aiken, SC, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family, on January 29, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold (Andy) and Jane Barker, his sister Barbara Vieillard, and his beloved grandson Spencer Barker.
Tom was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. He graduated from...
Richard Evan "Dick" Waller
Jan 29, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Richard Evan "Dick" Waller, 87, beloved husband of Mary A. Waller, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
In addition to his wife, Dick is survived by his two wonderful children; Jeff Waller of Morrisville, NC and Ann Adcock of Ridge Spring, SC.
Services will be private.
SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Minnie Pellicane
Jan 28, 2025
MINNIE PELLICANE, 94, widow of Jack Eugene Pellicane, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Hitchcock Square with her loving daughters by her side.
Born in Yorktown, TX, Minnie was a daughter of the late Fidel H. and Julia Garza Salais. After graduating from high school, Minnie’s father sent her to San Antonio for secretarial school. It was in San Antonio...
Michael Ray Garcia
Jan 28, 2025
BEECH ISLAND, SC - MICHAEL RAY GARCIA, 53, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025 in his home.
Born in San Antonio, TX, Michael was a son of Marlene Paris Neibarger and the late Jose Garcia. He lived most of his life in Augusta and worked for TTX Railroad before being medically retired. He loved riding his motorcycle and was...
Charles N. Groover
Jan 26, 2025
Charles Noel Groover, 78, passed away Sunday morning, January 26, 2025 in NHC Healthcare, North Augusta, SC.
Charles was born in Savannah, Georgia on December 25th 1946. His mother was Helen Louise Olsen and father was Charles Wilbur Groover. He graduated from Allendale-Fairfax HS and served in the Navy during Vietnam.
Survivors include sons, Charles and Richard, grandchildren, Coleman, Jack and Madison....
Major C. Thompson, PhD.
Jan 24, 2025
Major C. Thompson, PhD, of Aiken, S.C. passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Born in rural north Alabama in 1937, Dr. Thompson grew up in Birmingham. He was the son of the late George Frederick and Anna Laura Pitzing Thompson.
He is survived by his true love Mary Ann Roof Thompson, whom he cherished and devoted himself...
Alpheus Kenneth Lain, Jr.
Jan 24, 2025
ALPHEUS KENNETH “KEN” LAIN, JR., 79, passed away Friday morning, January 24, 2025 in his home following an illness.
Born in Columbia, SC, Ken was a son of the late Alpheus Kenneth “A. K.” Lain, Sr., and Maude Campbell Lain. When he was a young boy his family moved to California where they lived for a few years. They relocated to...
Larry Allen Hawkins
Jan 24, 2025
Mr. Larry Allen Hawkins, 79, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025.
Larry was born in Clarksburg, WV, son of the late Howard and Velma Roberts Hawkins, and recently resided in Aiken, SC.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Antoinette “Tonie” Ukmar; his daughters, Lori (Frances Tucci) Hawkins, New York, NY; Lisa Hawkins, Clairmont, NH; grandchildren, Eva and Lexie Tucci; sisters, Lorraine...
John "Matt" Matthew Griffin
Jan 21, 2025
Psalm 146:2 (“I will sing praises to my God with my dying breath)
Mr. John Matthew “Matt” Griffin, 49, entered into rest unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Matt was born in Augusta, GA, and a native to the North Augusta/Graniteville area. He was the son of Sue Lee Couch Griffin, of North Augusta, SC, and the late Robert Dunbar Griffin.
He is...
William A. Quinn
Jan 21, 2025
WILLIAM ARCHIE QUINN, 91, beloved husband of Mary Anne White Quinn, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Born in East Liverpool, Ohio, Bill was the son of the late Archie Clair and Elizabeth Wharton Quinn. He spent his formative years in Barnesville, Ohio, where he graduated high school before pursuing higher education at Muskingum College in...
Michele Collins
Jan 21, 2025
MICHELE COLLINS, 70, beloved wife of Kevin J. Collins, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in her home. It is understandable that her heart gave out after giving it to so many others for so long. She exemplified a servant attitude.
A visitation viewing will be conducted at 2pm on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral home...
John F. Mills
Jan 21, 2025
John F. Mills, 85, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025. Born on March 3, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, John devoted his life to his family and friends.
He was married to his late wife, Mary Mills, until her passing in December of 2003. Their enduring partnership was a testament to deep love, mutual respect, and...
Jesse "J.D" Daniel Empoliti
Jan 20, 2025
JESSE DANIEL “J.D.” EMPOLITI, 34, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, January 20, 2024 in his home.
A native of Clearwater, FL, J.D. was a son of Michael Empoliti and Marjorie Chandler. He moved to Aiken in 1997 and worked with his family in the construction business. He had a particular passion for setting tile. J.D. had a deep affection for his...
Virginia Bliss Wolfe
Jan 19, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Virginia "Ginny" Bliss Wolfe, 77 of Aiken, SC, passed away peacefully in her home on January 19, 2025. Born on August 16, 1947, she was the beloved daughter of the late Walter Scott Bliss and the late Jean Patterson Bliss.
Ginny wedded Clinton Wolfe in 1989 just prior to their move to Aiken, and continued her work with...
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