Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

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...

Shelley Ruth Muscovalley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

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...

Shelley Ruth Muscovalley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...