Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Julianne McGraw Adams

Julianne McGraw Adams

Nov 15, 2025

Julianne “Julie” McGraw Adams, 83, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2025.

Julie was born on July 25, 1942, in Micro, North Carolina, to Lynwood Harrison McGraw and Ruth Jane Gaddy. She grew up with a love of learning and creativity that would shape her life’s work. Julie graduated from Brenau College, where she prepared...

Penny Lynn Bliss

Penny Lynn Bliss

Nov 15, 2025

Penny Spaulding Bliss, 73, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina.

Born in Burlington, Vermont, to Robert and Grace (Yandow) Spaulding, Penny spent more than 30 years working in various secretarial positions, where her dedication and friendly nature touched many lives.

On September 11, 1971, Penny married the love of her life, David J. Bliss, and together they...

Dr. Gary Leazer

Dr. Gary Leazer

Nov 15, 2025

Gary Herbert Leazer, age 80, beloved husband of the late Ruth Leazer, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Aiken Memory Care.

Born in Keokuk, Iowa, Gary was the son of the late Herbert and Delphia Rube Leazer. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the Navy during the Vietnam War.

Gary pursued his education with great dedication,...

Nancy S. Long

Nancy S. Long

Nov 15, 2025

Nancy Still Cheek Long, 91, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 in her home.

A native of Bamberg County, SC, Nancy was a daughter of the late Cronie M. and Esther Lucinda Still. She formerly lived in Aiken and was a former member of Millbrook Baptist Church. She was also a former volunteer at Christ Central. She lived in North Augusta...

Michael Gerald Vermilye

Michael Gerald Vermilye

Nov 14, 2025

Michael G. Vermilye—devoted husband of Nancy for four decades and father of their three children—passed away on November 14, 2025, in his family home in Aiken, SC, at age 60. A few months shy of his 61st birthday and just months after celebrating his and Nancy’s 40th wedding anniversary, he brought to an end a full life marked by a...

Thomas Daniel "Dan" Egger

Thomas Daniel "Dan" Egger

Nov 12, 2025

Thomas Daniel “Dan” Egger died peacefully on November 12, 2025, at the age of 84, in his home that he shared with his loving wife in Beech Island, SC.

Dan was born on February 9, 1941, in New York City. His parents were Thomas Daniel Egger and Margaret Zottman Egger. He graduated from Rice High School and started work at Pan...

Douglas Alan Fauls

Douglas Alan Fauls

Nov 12, 2025

DOUGLAS ALAN FAULS, 67, beloved husband of Cynthia Lantrip Fauls, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in Wellstar MCG Health Hospital in Augusta, GA with his loving family by his side.

Born in Detroit, MI, Doug was a son of the late Herbert Hoover Fauls and Betty Robinson Fauls. He grew up in Orlando, FL. Doug had a lifelong love for...

Anne Walton Sherrill

Anne Walton Sherrill

Nov 11, 2025

Anne Walton Sherrill

Anne died peacefully in her sleep on November 11, 2025, at the age of 99 years old just missing her goal of age 100 by a few weeks..

Anne is survived by her three children. Patricia (Peach) Abbott-Douglass (Marion, deceased (10-13-23), Pamela Foreman (Ashley), and Thomas (Thom) Edward Abbott, III (Chris), ten grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Anne was...

Diane Schmidt

Diane Schmidt

Nov 10, 2025

Dorothy Diane Schmidt, aged 84, beloved widow of Allan A. Schmidt, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Born to the late Joseph Michael and Dorothy Dix Moore Dolejs, Diane was born and raised in Ida Grove Iowa. After completing her high school education, she pursued her nurses training and married her childhood sweetheart...

Ronald Joe Gilmer

Ronald Joe Gilmer

Nov 9, 2025

Ronald “Ronnie” Gilmer, 86, of Graniteville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025.

A proud Navy veteran, Ronnie served his country with honor before returning home to South Carolina, where he built a life rooted in love, hard work, and devotion to family.

Ronnie was happiest outdoors—whether hunting, fishing, or simply taking in the quiet beauty of nature. His easygoing...

Anthony Paul Carnes

Anthony Paul Carnes

Nov 8, 2025

Anthony Paul Carnes (Tony), married to Donna O Carnes, passed away peacefully in his home with his wife by his side, Nov 8, 2025. He was a devoted, loving husband for 40 years. He never met a stranger and was kind to everyone, no matter who you were. He was loved by so many and loved the earth he lived...

Suzanne Herzog

Suzanne Herzog

Nov 8, 2025

Mrs. Suzanne Herzog, 88, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Sue was born in Kalamazoo, MI, daughter of the late William and Doris Ouding. She moved to Aiken in 1978 and began a Real Estate career which she very much enjoyed. She loved Aiken and all the residents in it. Sue truly never met a stranger.

Sue is survived by her son,...

Roland Chester Seigler

Roland Chester Seigler

Nov 8, 2025

Roland Chester Seigler, 88, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Roland was born in Aiken County, son of the late Chester Marion “CM” Seigler and Bessie Toole Seigler. Roland attended North Greenville University and Furman University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music. He loved singing and playing his trumpet and harmonica.

While attending Aiken High School, Roland was drum major for...

Anne Kennedy Hodges Cain

Anne Kennedy Hodges Cain

Nov 7, 2025

Anne Cain, a tender, kind, and loving woman of unwavering faith, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 7, 2025. Born to Robert Hayne Hodges and Mary Lawton Hodges, she grew up surrounded by love and laughter alongside her three siblings.Throughout her life, Anne embodied a servant’s heart. She never spoke a bad word against...

Linda A. Findley

Linda A. Findley

Nov 7, 2025

Linda Ann Findley, 84, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Friday, November 7, 2025. Her family was present when she passed with her devoted husband of 65 years, Dean Findley, by her side.

Born in Anderson, South Carolina, Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Jack and Pauline Hawkins. She was a graduate of Girls High...

Patricia Marie Hannon

Patricia Marie Hannon

Nov 6, 2025

PATRICIA MARIE HANNON, 66, beloved wife of Daniel John Hannon, passed away Thursday evening, November 6, 2025, at her home in the Cedar Creek Community of Aiken, SC.

Born in Quincy, MA, Patricia was a daughter of the late Richard Mohamed and Florence Gardner Omar. She grew up in Braintree, MA and lived most of her life in Massachusetts until moving...

Jane Cure Taylor

Jane Cure Taylor

Nov 3, 2025

JANE CURE TAYLOR, 91, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025.

Jane was the daughter of the late John Wilder Cure and Martha Eulaliah Cure.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Martha Taylor, and two sons, Robert Taylor Jr. and John Taylor.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Taylor.

No service is planned at this time.

SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715...

Marian MacMaster Kleinbub Jerome

Marian MacMaster Kleinbub Jerome

Nov 3, 2025

Known as Toni her entire life, Marian Antoinette MacMaster Kleinbub Jerome left us on November 3, 2025, in her beautiful Aiken home, with her beloved and willful dog, Archie, faithfully by her side.

Toni’s life revolved around her unbounded enthusiasm for family, friends and living an artful life — a way of life she shared generously with everyone who knew her....

Lula Bearden

Lula Bearden

Nov 3, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Lula Mae Jones Fox Bearden passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025 at the age of 101. She was the daughter of the late John Jones and Lottie Corder Jones, and one of six children. Born in Saluda County, she lived in Ridge Spring and Monetta throughout her childhood.

Ms. Jones was the wife of Mark O’Neal Fox...

Garriet Wade Smith

Garriet Wade Smith

Nov 3, 2025

Dr. Garriet Wade Smith passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, 7:37am, at 77 years old. He was at his home resting comfortably in Aiken, SC, surrounded by his loving family.

Dr. Smith was born on September 8, 1948, in Rock Hill, SC, to Robert Wade Smith and Nadeen McCarter. As a teenager, he played guitar professionally and joined a psychedelic...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Julianne McGraw Adams

Julianne McGraw Adams

Nov 15, 2025

Julianne “Julie” McGraw Adams, 83, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2025.

Julie was born on July 25, 1942, in Micro, North Carolina, to Lynwood Harrison McGraw and Ruth Jane Gaddy. She grew up with a love of learning and creativity that would shape her life’s work. Julie graduated from Brenau College, where she prepared...

Penny Lynn Bliss

Penny Lynn Bliss

Nov 15, 2025

Penny Spaulding Bliss, 73, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina.

Born in Burlington, Vermont, to Robert and Grace (Yandow) Spaulding, Penny spent more than 30 years working in various secretarial positions, where her dedication and friendly nature touched many lives.

On September 11, 1971, Penny married the love of her life, David J. Bliss, and together they...

Dr. Gary Leazer

Dr. Gary Leazer

Nov 15, 2025

Gary Herbert Leazer, age 80, beloved husband of the late Ruth Leazer, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Aiken Memory Care.

Born in Keokuk, Iowa, Gary was the son of the late Herbert and Delphia Rube Leazer. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the Navy during the Vietnam War.

Gary pursued his education with great dedication,...

Nancy S. Long

Nancy S. Long

Nov 15, 2025

Nancy Still Cheek Long, 91, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 in her home.

A native of Bamberg County, SC, Nancy was a daughter of the late Cronie M. and Esther Lucinda Still. She formerly lived in Aiken and was a former member of Millbrook Baptist Church. She was also a former volunteer at Christ Central. She lived in North Augusta...

Michael Gerald Vermilye

Michael Gerald Vermilye

Nov 14, 2025

Michael G. Vermilye—devoted husband of Nancy for four decades and father of their three children—passed away on November 14, 2025, in his family home in Aiken, SC, at age 60. A few months shy of his 61st birthday and just months after celebrating his and Nancy’s 40th wedding anniversary, he brought to an end a full life marked by a...

Thomas Daniel "Dan" Egger

Thomas Daniel "Dan" Egger

Nov 12, 2025

Thomas Daniel “Dan” Egger died peacefully on November 12, 2025, at the age of 84, in his home that he shared with his loving wife in Beech Island, SC.

Dan was born on February 9, 1941, in New York City. His parents were Thomas Daniel Egger and Margaret Zottman Egger. He graduated from Rice High School and started work at Pan...

Douglas Alan Fauls

Douglas Alan Fauls

Nov 12, 2025

DOUGLAS ALAN FAULS, 67, beloved husband of Cynthia Lantrip Fauls, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in Wellstar MCG Health Hospital in Augusta, GA with his loving family by his side.

Born in Detroit, MI, Doug was a son of the late Herbert Hoover Fauls and Betty Robinson Fauls. He grew up in Orlando, FL. Doug had a lifelong love for...

Anne Walton Sherrill

Anne Walton Sherrill

Nov 11, 2025

Anne Walton Sherrill

Anne died peacefully in her sleep on November 11, 2025, at the age of 99 years old just missing her goal of age 100 by a few weeks..

Anne is survived by her three children. Patricia (Peach) Abbott-Douglass (Marion, deceased (10-13-23), Pamela Foreman (Ashley), and Thomas (Thom) Edward Abbott, III (Chris), ten grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Anne was...

Diane Schmidt

Diane Schmidt

Nov 10, 2025

Dorothy Diane Schmidt, aged 84, beloved widow of Allan A. Schmidt, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Born to the late Joseph Michael and Dorothy Dix Moore Dolejs, Diane was born and raised in Ida Grove Iowa. After completing her high school education, she pursued her nurses training and married her childhood sweetheart...

Ronald Joe Gilmer

Ronald Joe Gilmer

Nov 9, 2025

Ronald “Ronnie” Gilmer, 86, of Graniteville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025.

A proud Navy veteran, Ronnie served his country with honor before returning home to South Carolina, where he built a life rooted in love, hard work, and devotion to family.

Ronnie was happiest outdoors—whether hunting, fishing, or simply taking in the quiet beauty of nature. His easygoing...

Anthony Paul Carnes

Anthony Paul Carnes

Nov 8, 2025

Anthony Paul Carnes (Tony), married to Donna O Carnes, passed away peacefully in his home with his wife by his side, Nov 8, 2025. He was a devoted, loving husband for 40 years. He never met a stranger and was kind to everyone, no matter who you were. He was loved by so many and loved the earth he lived...

Suzanne Herzog

Suzanne Herzog

Nov 8, 2025

Mrs. Suzanne Herzog, 88, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Sue was born in Kalamazoo, MI, daughter of the late William and Doris Ouding. She moved to Aiken in 1978 and began a Real Estate career which she very much enjoyed. She loved Aiken and all the residents in it. Sue truly never met a stranger.

Sue is survived by her son,...

Roland Chester Seigler

Roland Chester Seigler

Nov 8, 2025

Roland Chester Seigler, 88, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Roland was born in Aiken County, son of the late Chester Marion “CM” Seigler and Bessie Toole Seigler. Roland attended North Greenville University and Furman University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music. He loved singing and playing his trumpet and harmonica.

While attending Aiken High School, Roland was drum major for...

Anne Kennedy Hodges Cain

Anne Kennedy Hodges Cain

Nov 7, 2025

Anne Cain, a tender, kind, and loving woman of unwavering faith, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 7, 2025. Born to Robert Hayne Hodges and Mary Lawton Hodges, she grew up surrounded by love and laughter alongside her three siblings.Throughout her life, Anne embodied a servant’s heart. She never spoke a bad word against...

Linda A. Findley

Linda A. Findley

Nov 7, 2025

Linda Ann Findley, 84, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Friday, November 7, 2025. Her family was present when she passed with her devoted husband of 65 years, Dean Findley, by her side.

Born in Anderson, South Carolina, Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Jack and Pauline Hawkins. She was a graduate of Girls High...

Patricia Marie Hannon

Patricia Marie Hannon

Nov 6, 2025

PATRICIA MARIE HANNON, 66, beloved wife of Daniel John Hannon, passed away Thursday evening, November 6, 2025, at her home in the Cedar Creek Community of Aiken, SC.

Born in Quincy, MA, Patricia was a daughter of the late Richard Mohamed and Florence Gardner Omar. She grew up in Braintree, MA and lived most of her life in Massachusetts until moving...

Jane Cure Taylor

Jane Cure Taylor

Nov 3, 2025

JANE CURE TAYLOR, 91, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025.

Jane was the daughter of the late John Wilder Cure and Martha Eulaliah Cure.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Martha Taylor, and two sons, Robert Taylor Jr. and John Taylor.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Taylor.

No service is planned at this time.

SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715...

Marian MacMaster Kleinbub Jerome

Marian MacMaster Kleinbub Jerome

Nov 3, 2025

Known as Toni her entire life, Marian Antoinette MacMaster Kleinbub Jerome left us on November 3, 2025, in her beautiful Aiken home, with her beloved and willful dog, Archie, faithfully by her side.

Toni’s life revolved around her unbounded enthusiasm for family, friends and living an artful life — a way of life she shared generously with everyone who knew her....

Lula Bearden

Lula Bearden

Nov 3, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Lula Mae Jones Fox Bearden passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025 at the age of 101. She was the daughter of the late John Jones and Lottie Corder Jones, and one of six children. Born in Saluda County, she lived in Ridge Spring and Monetta throughout her childhood.

Ms. Jones was the wife of Mark O’Neal Fox...

Garriet Wade Smith

Garriet Wade Smith

Nov 3, 2025

Dr. Garriet Wade Smith passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, 7:37am, at 77 years old. He was at his home resting comfortably in Aiken, SC, surrounded by his loving family.

Dr. Smith was born on September 8, 1948, in Rock Hill, SC, to Robert Wade Smith and Nadeen McCarter. As a teenager, he played guitar professionally and joined a psychedelic...