Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Percy Sundstrom, Jr.
Jul 8, 2022
AIKEN, SC – PERCY B. “SWEDE” SUNDSTROM, JR., 81, beloved husband of Charlene Hopla Sundstrom, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, in Anchor Rehab and Healthcare Center.
A native of Elizabeth, NJ, Percy was a son of the late Percy Bertil Sundstrom, Sr. and Helen Frances Rogers Sundstrom. He grew up in Matawan, NJ, graduating high school in 1958. He...
Kathleen "Kathy" N. White
Jul 6, 2022
Kathleen Nancy White, 81 years old, of Aiken, SC peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 6, 2022. Born in 1941 and raised in Hales Corners, WI , she was the youngest of four children to Frederich Ruehle and Hildegarde Rutz Ruehle. Her father was business owner (milk hauler) and long time Hales...
Florence Stephens McCoy
Jul 6, 2022
Aiken – Mrs. Florence Stephens McCoy, 94, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Mrs. McCoy was born in Anderson, SC a daughter of the late David Fred and Macie Edmunds Stephens. She received her bachelor’s degree from Furman University and taught in public and private schools for 27 years. She was a member of the Graniteville Leisure Years Club, and...
Ronald Livingston Mitchell
Jul 1, 2022
Aiken – Mr. Ronald Livingston Mitchell, 67, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022. Ronald was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and son of the late Coley Livingston and Hazel Roberts Mitchell. He was a Utilities Supervisor for the City of Aiken, and retired after 38 years of service. Ronald’s life impacted and touched the hearts if everyone he knew. He...
Elouise Key "Ellie" Cheek
Jun 28, 2022
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Elouise “Ellie” K. Cheek, 74, widow of the late Charles “Chuck” Cheek, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, July 1, 2022 at Green Pond Baptist Church, 2754 Green Pond Rd., Jackson, SC 29831 with the Rev. Kevin Liles officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the...
David S. Matos
Jun 26, 2022
AIKEN, SC – DAVID S. MATOS, 84, beloved husband of Bernice Abbey Matos, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Portugal, David was a son of the late José and Palmira Silva Matos. He was a retired machinist and had lived in Aiken since 1998.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Bernice;...
Tony Nolan Adams
Jun 22, 2022
AIKEN, SC – TONY NOLAN ADAMS, 81, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at his residence.
A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Tony was a son of the late Nolan and Annie Lee Boatwright Adams. He retired from the Savannah River Site and was a member of Aiken Masonic Lodge #156.
Survivors include two sons, Michael A....
Robert Eugene "Bob" Mills
Jun 21, 2022
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Robert Eugene "Bob" Mills, 71, beloved husband of Sharon D. Mills, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at his residence.
The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:30 Sunday, June 26, 2022 at New Spring Church. The memorial service will follow at 3:30 with the Rev. Matt Steelman officiating.
Born in St. Helens, England, Bob was the...
Jack DeWane Whittington
Jun 18, 2022
AIKEN, SC – JACK DeWANE WHITTINGTON. 87, beloved husband of Jo Ann Angel Whittington, passed away suddenly, Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Augusta University Medical Center.
A native of Olcott, WV, Jack was the youngest of twelve children of Mike and Ora Ellen Crawford Whittington. He proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine in the Korean War. He graduated...
Ronald Havner
Jun 17, 2022
Aiken - Ronald “Grampy” Jackson Havner, formerly of Smithfield, PA and New York and now of Aiken, SC, died June 17, 2022. He is survived by wife Jean (Frankhouser Wood), daughter Janet Moore Swaney, sons Terry (Susan) and Danny (Marcia) Wood, brothers Bob and Charles “Buddy” Havner, and in-laws Janet and Howard Brounce and Anna Moore. Ron was preceded in...
Henry Edward Hair
Jun 17, 2022
HENRY EDWARD HAIR, 78, beloved husband of Shirley Redmond Hair, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Born in Edgefield, SC, Mr. Hair was the son of the late Keith W. and Willie Mae Reed Harris. He was a lifelong Aiken County resident. After graduating from Aiken High School, Mr. Hair enlisted in the US Navy....
Robert Lawrence O'Neill
Jun 14, 2022
Aiken – Mr. Robert “Bob” Lawrence O’Neill, 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at AU Medical Center surrounded by his wife and children.
Bob was born in Los Angeles, CA, a son of the late Patrick Harold and Emma Lee McCray O’Neill. He attended El Camino College where he was a letterman on the football team until he began...
Mary Ross Batastini
Jun 14, 2022
AIKEN, SC – MARY ROSS BATASTINI, 91, widow of Harry Augustus Batastini, Jr., passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Benton House of Aiken.
A native of Lake Wales, FL, Mary was a daughter of the late James A. and Annie Lee Harold Ross. She was a homemaker and moved to Aiken in 2017 from Hilton Head.
Survivors include four...
Ruth Banks Marsh
Jun 13, 2022
Ruth Banks Marsh, 100, of Aiken, SC passed away on June 13, 2022 at her daughter's home in Aiken, SC. Ruth was born and grew up in Milledgeville, GA to the late Carrie Gaither and Oscar Orilious Otho Banks, the youngest of seven children. She received her bachelor's degree in art from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, GA...
James Earl "Jimmy" Spann
Jun 13, 2022
AIKEN, SC - Mr. James Earl "Jimmy" Spann, 67, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022. A lifelong Aiken resident, Jimmy was the son of the late Herbert and Ella Mae Spann. He worked in construction for most of his life. He loved working heavy equipment even after he retired. He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren....
Harry F. Ross, Jr.
Jun 12, 2022
AIKEN, SC – HARRY F. ROSS, JR., 96, husband of 55 years to the late Evelyn Denning Ross, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Anchor Acute Care.
A native of Buffalo, NY, Harry was a son of the late Harry F and Katharine Robertson Ross.
He served in the US Navy during World War II as a Machinist Mate,...
Karri Rae Hammond
Jun 11, 2022
Aiken – Mrs. Karri Rae Snyder Hammond, 69, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022. Karri was born in Kalamazoo, MI, daughter of the late Donald and N. Leone Sladek Snyder. She retired from the State of Michigan where she worked as an executive secretary. Karri is survived by her loving husband, Mark Steven Hammond; son, Richard Dale (Katie)...
Joan Baker Spradley
Jun 10, 2022
Aiken – Ms. Joan Baker Spradley, 72, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022. Ms. Spradley was born in Columbia, SC, a daughter of the late Raymond and Lillie Sanders Baker. She was a retired real estate agent, and also worked for Clemson University at Camp Long. She was an excellent mother and very loved grandmother. She will be missed by...
Irene Sango Rangos
Jun 10, 2022
AIKEN, SC - Irene S Rangos went to be with our Lord June 10, 2022 – 5 Days before her 88th Birthday. Irene was the daughter of Andrew and Christine Sango, who came to this country from Greece before she was born. She has a sister, Sylvia Keaton (Aiken), and predeceased in death by a brother George Sanko. Irene was...
Michael Edward Blackwood
Jun 10, 2022
AIKEN, SC - Michael (Mike) Blackwood 63, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 10, 2022 at his residence.
While coming from humble beginnings, Mike lived a remarkable life. He was raised in foster care in Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee attending almost a dozen High Schools in the process. He aspired to play football for the Alabama Crimson Tide after graduation...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Percy Sundstrom, Jr.
Jul 8, 2022
AIKEN, SC – PERCY B. “SWEDE” SUNDSTROM, JR., 81, beloved husband of Charlene Hopla Sundstrom, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, in Anchor Rehab and Healthcare Center.
A native of Elizabeth, NJ, Percy was a son of the late Percy Bertil Sundstrom, Sr. and Helen Frances Rogers Sundstrom. He grew up in Matawan, NJ, graduating high school in 1958. He...
Kathleen "Kathy" N. White
Jul 6, 2022
Kathleen Nancy White, 81 years old, of Aiken, SC peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 6, 2022. Born in 1941 and raised in Hales Corners, WI , she was the youngest of four children to Frederich Ruehle and Hildegarde Rutz Ruehle. Her father was business owner (milk hauler) and long time Hales...
Florence Stephens McCoy
Jul 6, 2022
Aiken – Mrs. Florence Stephens McCoy, 94, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Mrs. McCoy was born in Anderson, SC a daughter of the late David Fred and Macie Edmunds Stephens. She received her bachelor’s degree from Furman University and taught in public and private schools for 27 years. She was a member of the Graniteville Leisure Years Club, and...
Ronald Livingston Mitchell
Jul 1, 2022
Aiken – Mr. Ronald Livingston Mitchell, 67, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022. Ronald was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and son of the late Coley Livingston and Hazel Roberts Mitchell. He was a Utilities Supervisor for the City of Aiken, and retired after 38 years of service. Ronald’s life impacted and touched the hearts if everyone he knew. He...
Elouise Key "Ellie" Cheek
Jun 28, 2022
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Elouise “Ellie” K. Cheek, 74, widow of the late Charles “Chuck” Cheek, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, July 1, 2022 at Green Pond Baptist Church, 2754 Green Pond Rd., Jackson, SC 29831 with the Rev. Kevin Liles officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the...
David S. Matos
Jun 26, 2022
AIKEN, SC – DAVID S. MATOS, 84, beloved husband of Bernice Abbey Matos, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Portugal, David was a son of the late José and Palmira Silva Matos. He was a retired machinist and had lived in Aiken since 1998.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Bernice;...
Tony Nolan Adams
Jun 22, 2022
AIKEN, SC – TONY NOLAN ADAMS, 81, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at his residence.
A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Tony was a son of the late Nolan and Annie Lee Boatwright Adams. He retired from the Savannah River Site and was a member of Aiken Masonic Lodge #156.
Survivors include two sons, Michael A....
Robert Eugene "Bob" Mills
Jun 21, 2022
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Robert Eugene "Bob" Mills, 71, beloved husband of Sharon D. Mills, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at his residence.
The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:30 Sunday, June 26, 2022 at New Spring Church. The memorial service will follow at 3:30 with the Rev. Matt Steelman officiating.
Born in St. Helens, England, Bob was the...
Jack DeWane Whittington
Jun 18, 2022
AIKEN, SC – JACK DeWANE WHITTINGTON. 87, beloved husband of Jo Ann Angel Whittington, passed away suddenly, Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Augusta University Medical Center.
A native of Olcott, WV, Jack was the youngest of twelve children of Mike and Ora Ellen Crawford Whittington. He proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine in the Korean War. He graduated...
Ronald Havner
Jun 17, 2022
Aiken - Ronald “Grampy” Jackson Havner, formerly of Smithfield, PA and New York and now of Aiken, SC, died June 17, 2022. He is survived by wife Jean (Frankhouser Wood), daughter Janet Moore Swaney, sons Terry (Susan) and Danny (Marcia) Wood, brothers Bob and Charles “Buddy” Havner, and in-laws Janet and Howard Brounce and Anna Moore. Ron was preceded in...
Henry Edward Hair
Jun 17, 2022
HENRY EDWARD HAIR, 78, beloved husband of Shirley Redmond Hair, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Born in Edgefield, SC, Mr. Hair was the son of the late Keith W. and Willie Mae Reed Harris. He was a lifelong Aiken County resident. After graduating from Aiken High School, Mr. Hair enlisted in the US Navy....
Robert Lawrence O'Neill
Jun 14, 2022
Aiken – Mr. Robert “Bob” Lawrence O’Neill, 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at AU Medical Center surrounded by his wife and children.
Bob was born in Los Angeles, CA, a son of the late Patrick Harold and Emma Lee McCray O’Neill. He attended El Camino College where he was a letterman on the football team until he began...
Mary Ross Batastini
Jun 14, 2022
AIKEN, SC – MARY ROSS BATASTINI, 91, widow of Harry Augustus Batastini, Jr., passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Benton House of Aiken.
A native of Lake Wales, FL, Mary was a daughter of the late James A. and Annie Lee Harold Ross. She was a homemaker and moved to Aiken in 2017 from Hilton Head.
Survivors include four...
Ruth Banks Marsh
Jun 13, 2022
Ruth Banks Marsh, 100, of Aiken, SC passed away on June 13, 2022 at her daughter's home in Aiken, SC. Ruth was born and grew up in Milledgeville, GA to the late Carrie Gaither and Oscar Orilious Otho Banks, the youngest of seven children. She received her bachelor's degree in art from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, GA...
James Earl "Jimmy" Spann
Jun 13, 2022
AIKEN, SC - Mr. James Earl "Jimmy" Spann, 67, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022. A lifelong Aiken resident, Jimmy was the son of the late Herbert and Ella Mae Spann. He worked in construction for most of his life. He loved working heavy equipment even after he retired. He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren....
Harry F. Ross, Jr.
Jun 12, 2022
AIKEN, SC – HARRY F. ROSS, JR., 96, husband of 55 years to the late Evelyn Denning Ross, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Anchor Acute Care.
A native of Buffalo, NY, Harry was a son of the late Harry F and Katharine Robertson Ross.
He served in the US Navy during World War II as a Machinist Mate,...
Karri Rae Hammond
Jun 11, 2022
Aiken – Mrs. Karri Rae Snyder Hammond, 69, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022. Karri was born in Kalamazoo, MI, daughter of the late Donald and N. Leone Sladek Snyder. She retired from the State of Michigan where she worked as an executive secretary. Karri is survived by her loving husband, Mark Steven Hammond; son, Richard Dale (Katie)...
Joan Baker Spradley
Jun 10, 2022
Aiken – Ms. Joan Baker Spradley, 72, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022. Ms. Spradley was born in Columbia, SC, a daughter of the late Raymond and Lillie Sanders Baker. She was a retired real estate agent, and also worked for Clemson University at Camp Long. She was an excellent mother and very loved grandmother. She will be missed by...
Irene Sango Rangos
Jun 10, 2022
AIKEN, SC - Irene S Rangos went to be with our Lord June 10, 2022 – 5 Days before her 88th Birthday. Irene was the daughter of Andrew and Christine Sango, who came to this country from Greece before she was born. She has a sister, Sylvia Keaton (Aiken), and predeceased in death by a brother George Sanko. Irene was...
Michael Edward Blackwood
Jun 10, 2022
AIKEN, SC - Michael (Mike) Blackwood 63, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 10, 2022 at his residence.
While coming from humble beginnings, Mike lived a remarkable life. He was raised in foster care in Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee attending almost a dozen High Schools in the process. He aspired to play football for the Alabama Crimson Tide after graduation...
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