Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Andrew Derek Morris McKenzie

Andrew Derek Morris McKenzie

Oct 14, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Andrew Derek Morris McKenzie, 29, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021.

A lifetime resident of Aiken, Andrew was the son of John (Trey) Robert McKenzie III and Laura Morris McKenzie. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Andrew loved hunting, fishing, bonfires, collecting artifacts and anything outdoors.  He loved his dogs, Sig and Ally.  Anyone...

Maxine Sullivan Stephens

Maxine Sullivan Stephens

Oct 14, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MAXINE SULLIVAN STEPHENS, 87, passed away Thursday October 14 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Mark Stephens. A native of Blairsville, GA, Maxine was a daughter of the late Barney and Florida Hood Sullivan.

     Survivors include three daughters, Janet Pendleton (Tom), Bryan, OH, Sandra Gossett,...

Alice Marie Smith

Alice Marie Smith

Oct 14, 2021

Aiken – Alice Marie Smith, 95, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021.

Alice was born in Duncan, SC, a daughter of the late Charlie and Dolly Harvey Smith.  She was a Lab Technician at the Savannah River Plant, and retired after working for DuPont and then Westinghouse for 35 years.

She is survived by her sisters, Margie Smith Cansler, Aiken,...

Jonathan Randall Ledford

Jonathan Randall Ledford

Oct 12, 2021

NEW ELLENTON, SC – JONATHAN RANDALL LEDFORD, 43, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at his residence.

A native of New Ellenton, Jonathan was a son of Patricia Heath Ledford and the late Larry Randall Ledford.  He was a former security guard with Sizemore Security.  Jonathan earned certificates in automotive repair and masonry. He dearly loved “tinkering” with cars,...

Jewel Jones Dailey

Jewel Jones Dailey

Oct 11, 2021

Jewel Jones Dailey completed her life journey this side of glory on Monday, October 11, 2021. Jewel was born in 1920 to Dr. and Mrs. Clyde W. Jones. Dr. Jones was one of two general practitioners in a small coal mining town in Alabama. Jewel was the third child and only daughter in the family. She met Malcolm Dailey when...

Eddie Leo Buck

Eddie Leo Buck

Oct 9, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Eddie Leo “Coach” Buck, 79, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021.

Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Millbrook Baptist Church with The Rev. Bill Howard III officiating. Interment will be private at Southlawn Cemetery on Wednesday. The family will receive friends Monday evening at Millbrook Baptist Church from 5:00-8:00 PM....

John C. Eanes

John C. Eanes

Oct 9, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. John C. Eanes, 76, beloved husband of Brenda Eanes, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Michael Bird Parcell

Michael Bird Parcell

Oct 8, 2021

After seventy-seven years, the last one spent battling cancer, Michael Bird Parcell, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, departed this life on October 8, 2021 at home in Aiken, South Carolina. He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Sheri Wright Parcell, three daughters, Monica Parcell Edmunds (Hugh), of Richmond, Virginia; Kristin Parcell and Elizabeth Parcell Weynand (Mark), both of...

Margaret Burney

Margaret Burney

Oct 8, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Margaret White “Peg” Burney, 95, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 12, 2021 with The Rev. Jason Hammersley officiating. Interment will in Aiken Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 AM. Born in Corbin, KY, Mrs. Burney was a daughter of...

Fred Raphael Jackson

Fred Raphael Jackson

Oct 7, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Deacon Fred Raphael Jackson, 64, beloved husband of Evangelist Elaine T. Jackson, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 7, 2021. Funeral services will be private and interment will be held in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Charles Ernest Carland

Charles Ernest Carland

Oct 6, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Charles Ernest Carland, 71, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

He was a son of the late Ernest and Dorothy Carland.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sarah Ann Day Carland, Ridge Spring, SC; his daughter, Sherrie Carland, Ridge Spring; niece, Shae Carland (Thomas) Nichols; his very special cousins; Lynn Holloway,...

Melanie Louise Jones

Melanie Louise Jones

Oct 3, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Melanie Louise Jones, 60, of Aiken, SC, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many, passed Sunday, October 3, 2021. Melanie was the oldest daughter of Joseph and Mary Jones born in Bradenton, Florida. Her family lived in Palmetto, Florida until her elementary school years when they moved to Upstate New York in the midst of a...

Lowell Ray Kendrick

Lowell Ray Kendrick

Oct 3, 2021

Aiken – Mr. Lowell Ray Kendrick, 84, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021.

Lowell was born in Pikeville, KY, a son of the late John Evans and Kelsie Rowe Kendrick.  He lived in the Aiken area since 1959, and retired from Aiken Electric Co-Op after over 25 years.  He was a member of Foreman Memorial Baptist Church where he once...

Clifton Ellis Tyler

Clifton Ellis Tyler

Oct 2, 2021

Clifton Ellis Tyler, 38, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. Funeral services were held privately. SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Nancy Louise Simmons Walters

Nancy Louise Simmons Walters

Oct 2, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Nancy Louise Simmons Walters, 82, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. Born in Allendale, SC, Nancy was a daughter of the late Winchester Cliff and Julia Virginia Rosier Simmons. She grew up in Barnwell and graduated from Barnwell High School. She then went on to receive her Associate's Degree from Aiken Technical College. Nancy was first...

Claudia Patricia Castillo Gutierrez

Claudia Patricia Castillo Gutierrez

Sep 30, 2021

Aiken – Mrs. Claudia Patricia Castillo Gutierrez, 45, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. Claudia was born in Monterrey, Mexico, a daughter of Eulalio Castillo Lopez and Maria Del Pilar Gutierrez Acosta. (add more info here) She is survived by her husband, Cesar Gamaliel De Leon Aguilera ; daughters, Priscila De Leon-Castillo, Aiken, Alondra Patricia De Leon, Aiken, Stacy De...

Myrtle Irene Garlinger

Myrtle Irene Garlinger

Sep 27, 2021

Mrs. Myrtle Irene Garlinger, 97, passed away peacefully Monday, September 27, 2021 at Hitchcock Place, Aiken, SC. Mrs. Garlinger was born in Hollis, New York to Charles and Ida Hennings, she graduated from The Mary Lewis Academy in 1942, and began her secretarial career in New York City. Myrtle met John H. Garlinger, Jr. during the early days of television...

Shawn Elbert Couch

Shawn Elbert Couch

Sep 26, 2021

AIKEN, SC – SHAWN ELBERT COUCH, 38, died Sunday, September 26, 2021.

Born in Fairhope, AL, Shawn was a son of Cheryl Tyson Couch and the late George Elbert Couch, Jr.  He lived most his life in Aiken and was a union carpenter with Local #283 at the Savannah River Site.

Shawn loved his country and was very patriotic.  He...

Ronald Albert LaCouture

Ronald Albert LaCouture

Sep 26, 2021

AIKEN, SC - RONALD ALBERT LaCOUTURE (April 11, 1932 - September 26, 2021) was born in Marlborough, MA as his French Canadian family moved there before his birth. He received his early education in Catholic Schools in Quebec, Canada and Marlborough, MA where he was ‘adopted’ and taught by Catholic nuns until he was 12. He became emancipated at age...

Jack R. McGrath

Jack R. McGrath

Sep 26, 2021

JACK R. McGRATH, 74, beloved husband of Terry McGrath, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his residence.

A native of Buffalo Center, IA, Jack graduated from University Northern Iowa in 1969.  He lived in Broomfield, CO for 30 years where he taught computer science at Broomfield High School.  He also coached golf, baseball and basketball.

Jack and Terry retired...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Andrew Derek Morris McKenzie

Andrew Derek Morris McKenzie

Oct 14, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Andrew Derek Morris McKenzie, 29, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021.

A lifetime resident of Aiken, Andrew was the son of John (Trey) Robert McKenzie III and Laura Morris McKenzie. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Andrew loved hunting, fishing, bonfires, collecting artifacts and anything outdoors.  He loved his dogs, Sig and Ally.  Anyone...

Maxine Sullivan Stephens

Maxine Sullivan Stephens

Oct 14, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MAXINE SULLIVAN STEPHENS, 87, passed away Thursday October 14 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Mark Stephens. A native of Blairsville, GA, Maxine was a daughter of the late Barney and Florida Hood Sullivan.

     Survivors include three daughters, Janet Pendleton (Tom), Bryan, OH, Sandra Gossett,...

Alice Marie Smith

Alice Marie Smith

Oct 14, 2021

Aiken – Alice Marie Smith, 95, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021.

Alice was born in Duncan, SC, a daughter of the late Charlie and Dolly Harvey Smith.  She was a Lab Technician at the Savannah River Plant, and retired after working for DuPont and then Westinghouse for 35 years.

She is survived by her sisters, Margie Smith Cansler, Aiken,...

Jonathan Randall Ledford

Jonathan Randall Ledford

Oct 12, 2021

NEW ELLENTON, SC – JONATHAN RANDALL LEDFORD, 43, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at his residence.

A native of New Ellenton, Jonathan was a son of Patricia Heath Ledford and the late Larry Randall Ledford.  He was a former security guard with Sizemore Security.  Jonathan earned certificates in automotive repair and masonry. He dearly loved “tinkering” with cars,...

Jewel Jones Dailey

Jewel Jones Dailey

Oct 11, 2021

Jewel Jones Dailey completed her life journey this side of glory on Monday, October 11, 2021. Jewel was born in 1920 to Dr. and Mrs. Clyde W. Jones. Dr. Jones was one of two general practitioners in a small coal mining town in Alabama. Jewel was the third child and only daughter in the family. She met Malcolm Dailey when...

Eddie Leo Buck

Eddie Leo Buck

Oct 9, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Eddie Leo “Coach” Buck, 79, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021.

Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Millbrook Baptist Church with The Rev. Bill Howard III officiating. Interment will be private at Southlawn Cemetery on Wednesday. The family will receive friends Monday evening at Millbrook Baptist Church from 5:00-8:00 PM....

John C. Eanes

John C. Eanes

Oct 9, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. John C. Eanes, 76, beloved husband of Brenda Eanes, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Michael Bird Parcell

Michael Bird Parcell

Oct 8, 2021

After seventy-seven years, the last one spent battling cancer, Michael Bird Parcell, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, departed this life on October 8, 2021 at home in Aiken, South Carolina. He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Sheri Wright Parcell, three daughters, Monica Parcell Edmunds (Hugh), of Richmond, Virginia; Kristin Parcell and Elizabeth Parcell Weynand (Mark), both of...

Margaret Burney

Margaret Burney

Oct 8, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Margaret White “Peg” Burney, 95, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 12, 2021 with The Rev. Jason Hammersley officiating. Interment will in Aiken Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 AM. Born in Corbin, KY, Mrs. Burney was a daughter of...

Fred Raphael Jackson

Fred Raphael Jackson

Oct 7, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Deacon Fred Raphael Jackson, 64, beloved husband of Evangelist Elaine T. Jackson, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 7, 2021. Funeral services will be private and interment will be held in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Charles Ernest Carland

Charles Ernest Carland

Oct 6, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Charles Ernest Carland, 71, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

He was a son of the late Ernest and Dorothy Carland.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sarah Ann Day Carland, Ridge Spring, SC; his daughter, Sherrie Carland, Ridge Spring; niece, Shae Carland (Thomas) Nichols; his very special cousins; Lynn Holloway,...

Melanie Louise Jones

Melanie Louise Jones

Oct 3, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Melanie Louise Jones, 60, of Aiken, SC, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many, passed Sunday, October 3, 2021. Melanie was the oldest daughter of Joseph and Mary Jones born in Bradenton, Florida. Her family lived in Palmetto, Florida until her elementary school years when they moved to Upstate New York in the midst of a...

Lowell Ray Kendrick

Lowell Ray Kendrick

Oct 3, 2021

Aiken – Mr. Lowell Ray Kendrick, 84, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021.

Lowell was born in Pikeville, KY, a son of the late John Evans and Kelsie Rowe Kendrick.  He lived in the Aiken area since 1959, and retired from Aiken Electric Co-Op after over 25 years.  He was a member of Foreman Memorial Baptist Church where he once...

Clifton Ellis Tyler

Clifton Ellis Tyler

Oct 2, 2021

Clifton Ellis Tyler, 38, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. Funeral services were held privately. SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Nancy Louise Simmons Walters

Nancy Louise Simmons Walters

Oct 2, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Nancy Louise Simmons Walters, 82, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. Born in Allendale, SC, Nancy was a daughter of the late Winchester Cliff and Julia Virginia Rosier Simmons. She grew up in Barnwell and graduated from Barnwell High School. She then went on to receive her Associate's Degree from Aiken Technical College. Nancy was first...

Claudia Patricia Castillo Gutierrez

Claudia Patricia Castillo Gutierrez

Sep 30, 2021

Aiken – Mrs. Claudia Patricia Castillo Gutierrez, 45, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. Claudia was born in Monterrey, Mexico, a daughter of Eulalio Castillo Lopez and Maria Del Pilar Gutierrez Acosta. (add more info here) She is survived by her husband, Cesar Gamaliel De Leon Aguilera ; daughters, Priscila De Leon-Castillo, Aiken, Alondra Patricia De Leon, Aiken, Stacy De...

Myrtle Irene Garlinger

Myrtle Irene Garlinger

Sep 27, 2021

Mrs. Myrtle Irene Garlinger, 97, passed away peacefully Monday, September 27, 2021 at Hitchcock Place, Aiken, SC. Mrs. Garlinger was born in Hollis, New York to Charles and Ida Hennings, she graduated from The Mary Lewis Academy in 1942, and began her secretarial career in New York City. Myrtle met John H. Garlinger, Jr. during the early days of television...

Shawn Elbert Couch

Shawn Elbert Couch

Sep 26, 2021

AIKEN, SC – SHAWN ELBERT COUCH, 38, died Sunday, September 26, 2021.

Born in Fairhope, AL, Shawn was a son of Cheryl Tyson Couch and the late George Elbert Couch, Jr.  He lived most his life in Aiken and was a union carpenter with Local #283 at the Savannah River Site.

Shawn loved his country and was very patriotic.  He...

Ronald Albert LaCouture

Ronald Albert LaCouture

Sep 26, 2021

AIKEN, SC - RONALD ALBERT LaCOUTURE (April 11, 1932 - September 26, 2021) was born in Marlborough, MA as his French Canadian family moved there before his birth. He received his early education in Catholic Schools in Quebec, Canada and Marlborough, MA where he was ‘adopted’ and taught by Catholic nuns until he was 12. He became emancipated at age...

Jack R. McGrath

Jack R. McGrath

Sep 26, 2021

JACK R. McGRATH, 74, beloved husband of Terry McGrath, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his residence.

A native of Buffalo Center, IA, Jack graduated from University Northern Iowa in 1969.  He lived in Broomfield, CO for 30 years where he taught computer science at Broomfield High School.  He also coached golf, baseball and basketball.

Jack and Terry retired...