Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Shelley Ruth Muscovalley
Mar 4, 2022
AIKEN, SC - Ms. Shelley Ruth Muscovalley, 68, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803.
Phyllis Johnson Cockrell
Mar 3, 2022
Aiken – Mrs. Phyllis Johnson Cockrell, 66, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022.
Phyllis was born in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late John L. Johnson and Martha Stephens Johnson. She had been a resident of Aiken since 1989, as was a former LPN at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. She attended the Batesburg Church of the Nazarene.
Phyllis is...
Elisa Alexander Lupton
Mar 2, 2022
AIKEN, SC - ELISA ALEXANDER LUPTON, 62, died at her home in Beech Island, SC on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
Born in Greenville, SC, Elisa was a daughter of the late Elijah and Juanita Hale Alexander. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Lupton; daughters, Jacinda James of New York and Amanda Conard of Beech Island;...
Bryson Lamar Smith
Feb 28, 2022
BELVEDERE, SC – BRYSON LAMAR SMITH, 4 months old son of Alysia LeeAnn Smith and Arelioas Bernard Jerridue, passed away tragically Monday, February 28, 2022.
Surviving, in addition to his parents are his siblings, Elaina Kearse, Makayla Smith, Malik Smith and his twin brother, Mason Smith; maternal grandparents, Yvonne Riddick, Belvedere, Donald Smith, Blythe, GA; paternal grandparents, Natalie Tankersley, North...
Robert "Bob" E. Holt
Feb 26, 2022
WARRENVILLE, SC – ROBERT E. “BOB” HOLT, 62, beloved husband of Freda Grover Holt, passed away, Saturday, February 26, 2022, at his residence.
Born in Weymouth, MA, Bob was a son of the late Thomas G. Holt and Sandra Lee Meserve. He lived many places as a child due to his dad serving in the U.S. Air Force. ...
Rande William Gregg
Feb 25, 2022
RIDGE SPRING, SC – RANDE WILLIAM GREGG, 58, beloved husband of Jeana Sharpe Gregg, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 in Lexington Medical Center.
Born on an Army Base in Okinawa, Japan, Rande was a son of the late Gerald William and Joanne Phillips Gregg. Rande Gregg was not just a great man, he was a loving husband, a...
John Allen Richardson
Feb 23, 2022
Aiken – John Allen Richardson, 53, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022.
John was a lifelong resident of Aiken and was a Facility Technician for AT&T for 33 years. He was a member of Redds Branch Baptist Church. He loved his family, loved hunting and fishing, loved his job, and would do anything for anyone.
John is survived by his...
Joseph Franklin Verant
Feb 23, 2022
WARRENVILLE, SC – JOSEPH FRANK VERANT, 70, beloved husband of Betty Ann Puckett, passed away surrounded by his family, Thursday evening, February 23, 2022, at his residence, following an extended fight with cancer.
A native of Seattle, WA, Joe was a son of the late W. E. and Mildred McNair. He had made Aiken County his home since 1971 and...
Friedrich "Bill" Wilhelm Herz
Feb 20, 2022
AIKEN, SC – FRIEDRICH “BILL” WILHELM HERZ, 86, beloved husband of Erika Holz Herz passed away Sunday evening, February 20, 2022 at his residence.
Plans will be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Lupus Foundation of America (lupus.org).
SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Christina Michelle Lessard
Feb 19, 2022
"While she lies in peaceful sleep, her memory we shall always keep."
NEW ELLENTON, SC - Christina Michelle Lessard, 39, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022.
Chrissy was preceded in death by her daughter Taylor Gail. She leaves behind mother Carolyn Maglothin, son Charlie Nichols his wife Kristen and two granddaughters, daughter Alisa Carol, son Tyler Joseph, Aunt Brandie...
Patricia Page Robinson
Feb 19, 2022
Aiken - Mrs. Patricia Page Robinson, 71, beloved wife of Bill Robinson, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022.
Patricia Lynn Page was born in Chicago, IL and lived there until age five, when the family moved to Webster Groves, MO. Her father was in the insurance business, and the family moved several more times before returning to the...
Kathleen "Kathy" Praete Hargett
Feb 19, 2022
AIKEN – Mrs. Kathleen (Kathy) Praete Hargett, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her home following an extended illness.
Kathy was born in Atlanta, GA on July 9, 1949, to the late Guy and Eva Elder. She grew up in Columbia, SC and graduated from AC Flora High School. She graduated from USC-Aiken with a...
Adela Basilio de la Cruz
Feb 18, 2022
GRANITEVILLE, SC - Adela Basilio de la Cruz, 53, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at her residence.
A Funeral Liturgy will be held Saturday afternoon, February 26th at 2 o'clock at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home with The Rev. Francisco Onate-Vargas officiating.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Catherine Franklin Vandegrift
Feb 18, 2022
Catherine Franklin Vandegrift, 98, widow of Frank Vandegrift, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. She was the daughter of Cass Bode and Stella Mellown Franklin of Birmingham, Alabama.
Catherine met the love of her life, Frank Vandegrift in the church youth choir, dated throughout high school and married in 1944 while Frank was in the Army....
Mary Ann Chelberg
Feb 18, 2022
It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Mary Ann Chelberg, age 75, of Aiken, SC, on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Aiken Regional Medical Center.
A native of Ely, MN, Mary Ann was the daughter of Michael and Mary Evenocheck. She graduated from Ely Memorial High School and attended the University of Minnesota - Duluth...
Richard Allen Mason, Jr.
Feb 17, 2022
AIKEN, SC – RICHARD ALLEN MASON, JR., 84, beloved husband of Joan McGraw Mason, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital in Columbia.
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Richard was a son of the late Richard Allen and Eva Smith Mason. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Richard worked in sales most...
Sherri Bonner
Feb 16, 2022
AIKEN, SC – SHERRI BONNER, 61, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 16, 2022, in Select Specialty Hospital, Augusta, GA from complications of Covid-19.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Sherri was a daughter of the late John Bonner and the late Barbara Jean Kitchings Bonner Rhoad who passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022. She...
Patsy Kay Nix
Feb 16, 2022
AIKEN, SC - Patsy Kay Nix, age 90, passed away on February 16, 2022.
Born in Hart County, Georgia, on January 28, 1932, she was the 8th of 12 children of the late Toombs Hodges Kay, Sr. and Viola Winn Kay. She was predeceased by her husband, David W. Nix Jr in 2013 as well as 8 of her siblings....
Esther Franzblau Sawilowsky
Feb 15, 2022
Esther Franzblau Sawilowsky, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on February 15, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family. Esther, a loving, generous and empathetic person was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family was always foremost in her mind and heart. As a young child, Esther and her parents, Nathan and Nettie Franzblau and older...
Therron Godfrey
Feb 15, 2022
AIKEN, SC – THERRON GODFREY, 88, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at The Place at Pepper Hill.
Born in Cherokee County, AL, Therron was a son of the late William Robert and Gertrude Ellis Godfrey. He lived in Cave Spring, GA growing up then Lindale, GA , West Point, GA, Morrilton, AR and finished his working career...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Shelley Ruth Muscovalley
Mar 4, 2022
AIKEN, SC - Ms. Shelley Ruth Muscovalley, 68, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803.
Phyllis Johnson Cockrell
Mar 3, 2022
Aiken – Mrs. Phyllis Johnson Cockrell, 66, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022.
Phyllis was born in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late John L. Johnson and Martha Stephens Johnson. She had been a resident of Aiken since 1989, as was a former LPN at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. She attended the Batesburg Church of the Nazarene.
Phyllis is...
Elisa Alexander Lupton
Mar 2, 2022
AIKEN, SC - ELISA ALEXANDER LUPTON, 62, died at her home in Beech Island, SC on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
Born in Greenville, SC, Elisa was a daughter of the late Elijah and Juanita Hale Alexander. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Lupton; daughters, Jacinda James of New York and Amanda Conard of Beech Island;...
Bryson Lamar Smith
Feb 28, 2022
BELVEDERE, SC – BRYSON LAMAR SMITH, 4 months old son of Alysia LeeAnn Smith and Arelioas Bernard Jerridue, passed away tragically Monday, February 28, 2022.
Surviving, in addition to his parents are his siblings, Elaina Kearse, Makayla Smith, Malik Smith and his twin brother, Mason Smith; maternal grandparents, Yvonne Riddick, Belvedere, Donald Smith, Blythe, GA; paternal grandparents, Natalie Tankersley, North...
Robert "Bob" E. Holt
Feb 26, 2022
WARRENVILLE, SC – ROBERT E. “BOB” HOLT, 62, beloved husband of Freda Grover Holt, passed away, Saturday, February 26, 2022, at his residence.
Born in Weymouth, MA, Bob was a son of the late Thomas G. Holt and Sandra Lee Meserve. He lived many places as a child due to his dad serving in the U.S. Air Force. ...
Rande William Gregg
Feb 25, 2022
RIDGE SPRING, SC – RANDE WILLIAM GREGG, 58, beloved husband of Jeana Sharpe Gregg, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 in Lexington Medical Center.
Born on an Army Base in Okinawa, Japan, Rande was a son of the late Gerald William and Joanne Phillips Gregg. Rande Gregg was not just a great man, he was a loving husband, a...
John Allen Richardson
Feb 23, 2022
Aiken – John Allen Richardson, 53, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022.
John was a lifelong resident of Aiken and was a Facility Technician for AT&T for 33 years. He was a member of Redds Branch Baptist Church. He loved his family, loved hunting and fishing, loved his job, and would do anything for anyone.
John is survived by his...
Joseph Franklin Verant
Feb 23, 2022
WARRENVILLE, SC – JOSEPH FRANK VERANT, 70, beloved husband of Betty Ann Puckett, passed away surrounded by his family, Thursday evening, February 23, 2022, at his residence, following an extended fight with cancer.
A native of Seattle, WA, Joe was a son of the late W. E. and Mildred McNair. He had made Aiken County his home since 1971 and...
Friedrich "Bill" Wilhelm Herz
Feb 20, 2022
AIKEN, SC – FRIEDRICH “BILL” WILHELM HERZ, 86, beloved husband of Erika Holz Herz passed away Sunday evening, February 20, 2022 at his residence.
Plans will be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Lupus Foundation of America (lupus.org).
SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Christina Michelle Lessard
Feb 19, 2022
"While she lies in peaceful sleep, her memory we shall always keep."
NEW ELLENTON, SC - Christina Michelle Lessard, 39, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022.
Chrissy was preceded in death by her daughter Taylor Gail. She leaves behind mother Carolyn Maglothin, son Charlie Nichols his wife Kristen and two granddaughters, daughter Alisa Carol, son Tyler Joseph, Aunt Brandie...
Patricia Page Robinson
Feb 19, 2022
Aiken - Mrs. Patricia Page Robinson, 71, beloved wife of Bill Robinson, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022.
Patricia Lynn Page was born in Chicago, IL and lived there until age five, when the family moved to Webster Groves, MO. Her father was in the insurance business, and the family moved several more times before returning to the...
Kathleen "Kathy" Praete Hargett
Feb 19, 2022
AIKEN – Mrs. Kathleen (Kathy) Praete Hargett, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her home following an extended illness.
Kathy was born in Atlanta, GA on July 9, 1949, to the late Guy and Eva Elder. She grew up in Columbia, SC and graduated from AC Flora High School. She graduated from USC-Aiken with a...
Adela Basilio de la Cruz
Feb 18, 2022
GRANITEVILLE, SC - Adela Basilio de la Cruz, 53, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at her residence.
A Funeral Liturgy will be held Saturday afternoon, February 26th at 2 o'clock at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home with The Rev. Francisco Onate-Vargas officiating.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Catherine Franklin Vandegrift
Feb 18, 2022
Catherine Franklin Vandegrift, 98, widow of Frank Vandegrift, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. She was the daughter of Cass Bode and Stella Mellown Franklin of Birmingham, Alabama.
Catherine met the love of her life, Frank Vandegrift in the church youth choir, dated throughout high school and married in 1944 while Frank was in the Army....
Mary Ann Chelberg
Feb 18, 2022
It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Mary Ann Chelberg, age 75, of Aiken, SC, on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Aiken Regional Medical Center.
A native of Ely, MN, Mary Ann was the daughter of Michael and Mary Evenocheck. She graduated from Ely Memorial High School and attended the University of Minnesota - Duluth...
Richard Allen Mason, Jr.
Feb 17, 2022
AIKEN, SC – RICHARD ALLEN MASON, JR., 84, beloved husband of Joan McGraw Mason, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital in Columbia.
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Richard was a son of the late Richard Allen and Eva Smith Mason. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Richard worked in sales most...
Sherri Bonner
Feb 16, 2022
AIKEN, SC – SHERRI BONNER, 61, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 16, 2022, in Select Specialty Hospital, Augusta, GA from complications of Covid-19.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Sherri was a daughter of the late John Bonner and the late Barbara Jean Kitchings Bonner Rhoad who passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022. She...
Patsy Kay Nix
Feb 16, 2022
AIKEN, SC - Patsy Kay Nix, age 90, passed away on February 16, 2022.
Born in Hart County, Georgia, on January 28, 1932, she was the 8th of 12 children of the late Toombs Hodges Kay, Sr. and Viola Winn Kay. She was predeceased by her husband, David W. Nix Jr in 2013 as well as 8 of her siblings....
Esther Franzblau Sawilowsky
Feb 15, 2022
Esther Franzblau Sawilowsky, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on February 15, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family. Esther, a loving, generous and empathetic person was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family was always foremost in her mind and heart. As a young child, Esther and her parents, Nathan and Nettie Franzblau and older...
Therron Godfrey
Feb 15, 2022
AIKEN, SC – THERRON GODFREY, 88, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at The Place at Pepper Hill.
Born in Cherokee County, AL, Therron was a son of the late William Robert and Gertrude Ellis Godfrey. He lived in Cave Spring, GA growing up then Lindale, GA , West Point, GA, Morrilton, AR and finished his working career...
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