Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Ronald Harold Krenta

Ronald Harold Krenta

Mar 23, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Ronald Harold Krenta, age 84 died peacefully after many years of heath struggles at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in 1937 in New Jersey to Katherine (Haug) and Joseph Krenta, he was married to his loving wife Dolores Krenta for 39 years and after both working in the New York and New Jersey metropolitan areas...

Maria Martinez Navarro

Maria Martinez Navarro

Mar 22, 2022

WINDSOR, SC - MARIA MARTINEZ NAVARRO, 87, widow of Francisco Navarro, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 in her home.

A native of Mexico, Maria was a daughter of the late Manuel and Francisca Espinoza Martinez. She was loved by her family and leaves behind a great legacy.

She is survived by her children, Enrique Mata, Elisa Navarro, Yolanda Navarro, Elena...

Sara Ramsey Poston Sikes

Sara Ramsey Poston Sikes

Mar 22, 2022

NEW ELLENTON, SC – SARA “SALLIE” RAMSEY POSTON SIKES, 76, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Sallie was born August 19, 1945, in Winnsboro, SC.  She was a daughter of the late Jean and Roberta Ramsey.  She earned an Associates Degree in Accounting.  She married the love of her life, Morse William...

Harry Steves Wiswell II

Harry Steves Wiswell II

Mar 21, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Harry S. Wiswell, 70, passed away on March 21. 2022 from complications of dementia and pneumonia. Harry lived a great life and was 49 year resident of Aiken. Harry is survived by his brother Hank Wiswell in Spokane; Brother Andy Wiswell (Raquel) and Nephew Derek Wiswell of the San Francisco Bay area. Hank would like to thank...

Thomas Allen "Tommy" Johnson

Thomas Allen "Tommy" Johnson

Mar 21, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Thomas Allen “Tommy” Johnson, 64, beloved husband of Darlene Parker Johnson, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 21, 2022.

Born in Port Lavaca, TX, Tommy was the son of the late Frank Allen and Peggie Tyler Johnson. He was a lifelong Aiken County resident. Tommy retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass after 37 years of service. He was...

William Jon "Bill" Zink

William Jon "Bill" Zink

Mar 20, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mr. William Jon "Bill" Zink, 64, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Elizabeth "Betty" Schurmeier Christensen

Elizabeth "Betty" Schurmeier Christensen

Mar 18, 2022

Elizabeth Luella Schurmeier Christensen   Betty’s precious Lord and Savior welcomed her home Friday evening surely with an exclamation of “Well done, good and faithful servant!”  Betty was the daughter of the late Gustave Benjamin Schurmeier and the late Elizabeth McIntosh Schurmeier.  She was born March 1, 1928 in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated from Wells College in Aurora, NY. ...

Mary Ann Young Ford

Mary Ann Young Ford

Mar 17, 2022

Aiken – Mrs. Mary Ann Young Ford, 75, beloved wife of Rodney Keith Ford, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Donna C. Ward

Donna C. Ward

Mar 16, 2022

AIKEN, SC – DONNA C. WARD, 75, beloved wife of Perry L. Ward, passed away Wednesday morning, March 16, 2022, in her home.

A native of Clyde, NC, Donna was a daughter of the late Ernest and Ruby Leatherwood Caldwell.  She moved to Aiken in 1982 from Charleston, SC and was a homemaker.  She attended Millbrook Baptist Church.

Survivors in...

Patrick John Frenchick

Patrick John Frenchick

Mar 15, 2022



 

Patrick John Frenchick, son of George and Rose Frenchick, passed away suddenly on March 15, 2022 at his home in Aiken, South Carolina.  Pat, as he was known by his friends and family, was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1953. As a young boy, growing up in Wisconsin, Pat loved to visit...

Clyde Eli DeHart

Clyde Eli DeHart

Mar 15, 2022



 

Mr. DeHart passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  

Clyde DeHart was born in West Virginia in 1933.  As a young man he worked there on the boat docks for the man that would become his future Father-in-law.  While working there, he met the love of his life, Rose Clara Lindsay. ...

Sharon Johnson

Sharon Johnson

Mar 14, 2022

AIKEN, SC – SHARON JOHNSON, 71, widow of Thomas Manning Johnson, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, in her home.

A native of Seneca, SC, Sharon was a daughter of the late Fletcher, Jr. and Annie Ruth Sosebee Jackson.  She lived most of her life in Aiken and was a former chef at Hitchcock House.

Survivors include four children, Eddie...

Barney Lester Faulk

Barney Lester Faulk

Mar 13, 2022



 

Barney Lester Faulk, 94, loving husband of Mary Faulk, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2022 in Aiken, SC. Barney was born June 10,1927 in Goldsboro, NC and spent his early years in Raleigh, NC. He served in the Navy in the Pacific during World War II. After the war, Barney found his way to Newport News, Virginia,...

Donald Ray Chambers

Donald Ray Chambers

Mar 13, 2022

Aiken - Mr. Donald Ray Chambers, 82, loving husband of Emily Kelley Chambers, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in Belleview Cemetery, Danville, KY. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

R. Murphy Comer

R. Murphy Comer

Mar 12, 2022

AIKEN, SC – R. MURPHY COMER, 71, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Aiken Regional Medical Centers following a brief illness.

     A native of Rockingham, NC, Murphy was a son of the late Dudley and Emily Williams Comer.  He earned the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America.  He graduated from Rockingham High School, Class...

Dallas Pennington

Dallas Pennington

Mar 9, 2022

Dallas Lee Pennington, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 9, 2022.

Dallas is survived by his wife Linda; children, Amy Fezzey (Tom), John Pennington, Erin Bidwell (Dave); stepdaughters, Amy Chisam (Stewart), Carrie Cox; grandchildren, Loren Weber (Nick), Marlene Ramsey (Sean), Jacob Howard Pennington (Aisha), Grace Bidwell, Connor Bidwell, Benjamin Chisam, Meredith Chisam, Brady Cox; great grandchildren,...

John Wade Abshire

John Wade Abshire

Mar 9, 2022

John Wade Abshire, 87, known affectionately to his many friends as Coach, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Never at a loss for words nor of friends, Coach loved life and took advantage of every day to learn, to laugh, to meet new best friends, to love and to look ahead. He was the consummate optimist, always looking for the...

David Lee Hass

David Lee Hass

Mar 8, 2022

AIKEN, SC – DAVID LEE HASS, 68, beloved husband of Dolly Marie Troutman Hass, died tragically Tuesday, March 8, 2022, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

A native of Bozeman, MT, Dave was a son of Raymond William and Geraldine Delores Grainger Hass.  He was a nine year veteran of the United States Navy, serving on nuclear submarines.  After...

Christopher Ryan Connelly

Christopher Ryan Connelly

Mar 8, 2022

ASHEVILLE, NC – CHRISTOPHER RYAN CONNELLY, 43, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in Solace Hospice House in Asheville, NC.

A native of Aiken, Christopher was a son of Ronald and Minnie Miller Connelly.  He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and earned the rank of Eagle Scout.  He graduated from South Aiken High School and Savannah...

Nell Berrie

Nell Berrie

Mar 6, 2022

AIKEN, SC – MARY CARNELL “NELL” DERRICK BERRIE, 93, beloved wife of William Paul Berrie, passed away Sunday morning, March 6, 2022 in her home.

A native of Gilbert, SC, Nell lost her mother, Sarah Bysinger Derrick, at a young age.  She grew up in Lexington County.  She attended cosmetology school in Columbia and moved to Aiken when she was...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Ronald Harold Krenta

Ronald Harold Krenta

Mar 23, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Ronald Harold Krenta, age 84 died peacefully after many years of heath struggles at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in 1937 in New Jersey to Katherine (Haug) and Joseph Krenta, he was married to his loving wife Dolores Krenta for 39 years and after both working in the New York and New Jersey metropolitan areas...

Maria Martinez Navarro

Maria Martinez Navarro

Mar 22, 2022

WINDSOR, SC - MARIA MARTINEZ NAVARRO, 87, widow of Francisco Navarro, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 in her home.

A native of Mexico, Maria was a daughter of the late Manuel and Francisca Espinoza Martinez. She was loved by her family and leaves behind a great legacy.

She is survived by her children, Enrique Mata, Elisa Navarro, Yolanda Navarro, Elena...

Sara Ramsey Poston Sikes

Sara Ramsey Poston Sikes

Mar 22, 2022

NEW ELLENTON, SC – SARA “SALLIE” RAMSEY POSTON SIKES, 76, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Sallie was born August 19, 1945, in Winnsboro, SC.  She was a daughter of the late Jean and Roberta Ramsey.  She earned an Associates Degree in Accounting.  She married the love of her life, Morse William...

Harry Steves Wiswell II

Harry Steves Wiswell II

Mar 21, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Harry S. Wiswell, 70, passed away on March 21. 2022 from complications of dementia and pneumonia. Harry lived a great life and was 49 year resident of Aiken. Harry is survived by his brother Hank Wiswell in Spokane; Brother Andy Wiswell (Raquel) and Nephew Derek Wiswell of the San Francisco Bay area. Hank would like to thank...

Thomas Allen "Tommy" Johnson

Thomas Allen "Tommy" Johnson

Mar 21, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Thomas Allen “Tommy” Johnson, 64, beloved husband of Darlene Parker Johnson, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 21, 2022.

Born in Port Lavaca, TX, Tommy was the son of the late Frank Allen and Peggie Tyler Johnson. He was a lifelong Aiken County resident. Tommy retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass after 37 years of service. He was...

William Jon "Bill" Zink

William Jon "Bill" Zink

Mar 20, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mr. William Jon "Bill" Zink, 64, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Elizabeth "Betty" Schurmeier Christensen

Elizabeth "Betty" Schurmeier Christensen

Mar 18, 2022

Elizabeth Luella Schurmeier Christensen   Betty’s precious Lord and Savior welcomed her home Friday evening surely with an exclamation of “Well done, good and faithful servant!”  Betty was the daughter of the late Gustave Benjamin Schurmeier and the late Elizabeth McIntosh Schurmeier.  She was born March 1, 1928 in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated from Wells College in Aurora, NY. ...

Mary Ann Young Ford

Mary Ann Young Ford

Mar 17, 2022

Aiken – Mrs. Mary Ann Young Ford, 75, beloved wife of Rodney Keith Ford, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Donna C. Ward

Donna C. Ward

Mar 16, 2022

AIKEN, SC – DONNA C. WARD, 75, beloved wife of Perry L. Ward, passed away Wednesday morning, March 16, 2022, in her home.

A native of Clyde, NC, Donna was a daughter of the late Ernest and Ruby Leatherwood Caldwell.  She moved to Aiken in 1982 from Charleston, SC and was a homemaker.  She attended Millbrook Baptist Church.

Survivors in...

Patrick John Frenchick

Patrick John Frenchick

Mar 15, 2022



 

Patrick John Frenchick, son of George and Rose Frenchick, passed away suddenly on March 15, 2022 at his home in Aiken, South Carolina.  Pat, as he was known by his friends and family, was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1953. As a young boy, growing up in Wisconsin, Pat loved to visit...

Clyde Eli DeHart

Clyde Eli DeHart

Mar 15, 2022



 

Mr. DeHart passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  

Clyde DeHart was born in West Virginia in 1933.  As a young man he worked there on the boat docks for the man that would become his future Father-in-law.  While working there, he met the love of his life, Rose Clara Lindsay. ...

Sharon Johnson

Sharon Johnson

Mar 14, 2022

AIKEN, SC – SHARON JOHNSON, 71, widow of Thomas Manning Johnson, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, in her home.

A native of Seneca, SC, Sharon was a daughter of the late Fletcher, Jr. and Annie Ruth Sosebee Jackson.  She lived most of her life in Aiken and was a former chef at Hitchcock House.

Survivors include four children, Eddie...

Barney Lester Faulk

Barney Lester Faulk

Mar 13, 2022



 

Barney Lester Faulk, 94, loving husband of Mary Faulk, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2022 in Aiken, SC. Barney was born June 10,1927 in Goldsboro, NC and spent his early years in Raleigh, NC. He served in the Navy in the Pacific during World War II. After the war, Barney found his way to Newport News, Virginia,...

Donald Ray Chambers

Donald Ray Chambers

Mar 13, 2022

Aiken - Mr. Donald Ray Chambers, 82, loving husband of Emily Kelley Chambers, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in Belleview Cemetery, Danville, KY. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

R. Murphy Comer

R. Murphy Comer

Mar 12, 2022

AIKEN, SC – R. MURPHY COMER, 71, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Aiken Regional Medical Centers following a brief illness.

     A native of Rockingham, NC, Murphy was a son of the late Dudley and Emily Williams Comer.  He earned the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America.  He graduated from Rockingham High School, Class...

Dallas Pennington

Dallas Pennington

Mar 9, 2022

Dallas Lee Pennington, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 9, 2022.

Dallas is survived by his wife Linda; children, Amy Fezzey (Tom), John Pennington, Erin Bidwell (Dave); stepdaughters, Amy Chisam (Stewart), Carrie Cox; grandchildren, Loren Weber (Nick), Marlene Ramsey (Sean), Jacob Howard Pennington (Aisha), Grace Bidwell, Connor Bidwell, Benjamin Chisam, Meredith Chisam, Brady Cox; great grandchildren,...

John Wade Abshire

John Wade Abshire

Mar 9, 2022

John Wade Abshire, 87, known affectionately to his many friends as Coach, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Never at a loss for words nor of friends, Coach loved life and took advantage of every day to learn, to laugh, to meet new best friends, to love and to look ahead. He was the consummate optimist, always looking for the...

David Lee Hass

David Lee Hass

Mar 8, 2022

AIKEN, SC – DAVID LEE HASS, 68, beloved husband of Dolly Marie Troutman Hass, died tragically Tuesday, March 8, 2022, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

A native of Bozeman, MT, Dave was a son of Raymond William and Geraldine Delores Grainger Hass.  He was a nine year veteran of the United States Navy, serving on nuclear submarines.  After...

Christopher Ryan Connelly

Christopher Ryan Connelly

Mar 8, 2022

ASHEVILLE, NC – CHRISTOPHER RYAN CONNELLY, 43, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in Solace Hospice House in Asheville, NC.

A native of Aiken, Christopher was a son of Ronald and Minnie Miller Connelly.  He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and earned the rank of Eagle Scout.  He graduated from South Aiken High School and Savannah...

Nell Berrie

Nell Berrie

Mar 6, 2022

AIKEN, SC – MARY CARNELL “NELL” DERRICK BERRIE, 93, beloved wife of William Paul Berrie, passed away Sunday morning, March 6, 2022 in her home.

A native of Gilbert, SC, Nell lost her mother, Sarah Bysinger Derrick, at a young age.  She grew up in Lexington County.  She attended cosmetology school in Columbia and moved to Aiken when she was...