Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
John William Anderson
May 25, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mr. John William (Bill) Anderson, 71, peacefully passed away at home with family by his side on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
John was born on March 5, 1954, in Aiken, SC to the late Robert Allen Anderson Sr. and the late Marjorie Hall Anderson. He was a member of Redds Branch Baptist Church, attended Aiken High School and...
Edward Thomas Sadowski
May 22, 2025
Edward (Ed) Thomas Sadowski passed away on May 22, 2025 at the age of 64 in Aiken, SC.
Ed was born in Exeter, PA on September 10, 1960 to Edward and Martha Berkant Sadowski.
He attended Ohio University, earning a PhD in nuclear physics. It was there he met his future wife, Susan Klisowksi. The two were married in Athens, OH and...
Joseph Charles Clemente
May 22, 2025
Joseph Charles Clemente, of Aiken, SC, and Staten Island, NY, passed away Thursday May 22, 2025, at the age of 67.
A dedicated, loving husband, Joe leaves behind his beloved wife of 23 years, Valerie Brannick Clemente. They shared a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, wonderful friends and family. Survived by three sons: Joseph C. Clemente Jr. (wife Kimia, children...
Jerry Don McNeill
May 22, 2025
JERRY DON McNEILL, 80, beloved husband of Mary Suggs McNeill, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 22, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Center.
A native of Asheboro, NC, Jerry was a son of the late Julia Ann Jerrell McNeil. He grew up in North Carolina and worked for High Polint Fixtures before moving to Aiken in 1974. Jerry worked for and retired...
Charles Mark Herring
May 21, 2025
Charles Herring, 65, born August 31, 1959 in Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Charles is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Herring. His daughter, Jennifer (Chris) and son, Charles Jr. Eight stepchildren, Jeremy (Sheila), Justin (Mary-Katherine), Jillian, Christine (Josh), Kacy, Dylan, Tyler, and Nicholas (Caroline). And six...
Cherie Jessica Hewitt
May 19, 2025
Cherie Jessica Hewitt, beloved mother of Jessica Naomi Hewitt and cherished grandmother of Skyler Phoenix Hewitt-Lively, was killed in her home in Warrenville SC on May 19, 2025, age 53. Her tragic death leaves a void that her grieving family and many loving friends can never fill.Cherie was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts on March 17, 1972. After a difficult childhood...
Anna McConico Brewer
May 19, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Anna McConico Brewer, 93, widow of the late Bunny Leroy Brewer, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Linzee (John) Whittaker
May 16, 2025
Linzee (John) Whittaker, 82, passed away on May 16, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Born on May 14, 1943, in Boston, Massachusetts, Linzee lived a full and vibrant life marked by passion, dedication, and a deep connection to the equestrian world.
Throughout his life, Linzee was known for his love of horses and the sport that surrounded them. An avid horseman, he...
William "Bill" Kenneth Lawson
May 16, 2025
WILLIAM KENNETH “BILL” LAWSON, 61, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers with his loving family by his side.
Bill was a native and lifelong resident of Aiken. Born to the late Robert and Faye Roberson Lawson, he graduated from South Aiken High School, where he proudly played on the championship baseball team during his senior year...
Patrcia Bedingfield Boyer
May 11, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Patricia Bedingfield Boyer, passed away peacefully in her home on Mother's Day, May 11th, 2025.
Per her request, services will be private. Pat's ashes will be inurned at St. John's Methodist Church's Columbarium alongside her husband, Michael Dale Boyer.
Pat was born on April 17th, 1932 to Anne-Marie Windham and Hal Thomas Bedingfield. Her sister was Betty Anne Bedingfield...
James Nick Szathmary
May 11, 2025
Jim Szathmary, of Aiken, South Carolina, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on July 11, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Nick Szathmary and Helen Varga, Jim lived a long life full of love and dedication to his family and friends.
After graduating from John Adams High School, Jim entered...
John Steven "Steve" Johnson
May 10, 2025
John Steven “Steve” Johnson, 67, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Doris Sykes Johnson; son, John Hunter Johnson; and brother, Robert “Bob” Johnson. Steve was born in Aiken, son of the late Johnny Johnson and Geneva Mixon Grandy.
Steve will always be remembered for the roles he played in his life and the lives of...
James Milton Boswell
May 10, 2025
JAMES MILTON BOSWELL (Jim), 96, widower of Doris June Allen Boswell, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Louisville, KY, Jim was the son of the late James Cabble and Ada Mae Crawford Boswell. He graduated from the University of Louisville with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Jim moved to Aiken in 1953 to...
Phyllis Marie Hutto
May 8, 2025
Phyllis Marie Hutto, 73, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, in Aiken. A devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, she leaves behind a legacy of kindness and generosity.
Phyllis was born on October 5, 1951 at Fort Gordon Army Base. As an “Army Brat,” Phyllis traveled the world during her father’s service, which contributed to her unique perspective on...
Nancy Hicks Pruitt
May 8, 2025
NANCY HICKS PRUITT, 83, widow of Joseph Alonzo Pruitt, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Anderson, SC, Nancy was a daughter of the late Eris Wilson Hicks and Callie Terry Hicks. She lived 60 years of her life in Anderson, where she was a realtor with Caldwell Banker Real Estate. Nancy moved...
Diane Wolf
Apr 30, 2025
Diane Wolf, 77, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away on April 30th, 2025. Diane was born and raised in Aiken, and after graduating from Aiken High School, went on to graduate from Duke University. She then began a strong corporate career with Proctor & Gamble, later moving to Warner Lambert and then Johnson & Johnson. She then ran her own...
Martin "Marty" Eric Miller
Apr 20, 2025
After battling long illnesses, Martin “Marty” Eric Miller was called to his Eternal Home early on Resurrection Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina. His Celebration of Life will be Sunday, May 18th at 2 pm at Lakes Community Church in Newman Lake, Washington where he attended church near his Liberty Lake home for several years.
Born to William and...
Susan S. Merriam
Apr 20, 2025
Susan “Sue” Shaw Merriam (65) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 from a Glioblastoma. A woman of extraordinary kindness, deep compassion and endless curiosity. Sue lived a life overflowing with faith, love, creativity, and connection.
Born in Belleville, New Jersey, and raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Sue later spent her senior year...
W. B. "Bill" Lynn
Apr 20, 2025
W. B. “BILL” LYNN, Jr., 98, passed away in his home on Sunday, April 20, 2025, just four days before his 99th birthday.
A native of Troutman, NC, Bill was the son of the late Willie B. Lynn, Sr. and Edith Hartline Bost (Coy). He was a veteran of the United States Navy during World War II. Bill moved to Aiken...
Roland Charles More
Apr 19, 2025
Infant Roland Charles More, 6 months, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Roland was the beloved son of Charles Lewis More II and Ashley Lynn Bedenbaugh More of Aiken, South Carolina.
Roland will always be a beacon of light to all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was deeply loved by his family, and his big brothers doted...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
John William Anderson
May 25, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mr. John William (Bill) Anderson, 71, peacefully passed away at home with family by his side on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
John was born on March 5, 1954, in Aiken, SC to the late Robert Allen Anderson Sr. and the late Marjorie Hall Anderson. He was a member of Redds Branch Baptist Church, attended Aiken High School and...
Edward Thomas Sadowski
May 22, 2025
Edward (Ed) Thomas Sadowski passed away on May 22, 2025 at the age of 64 in Aiken, SC.
Ed was born in Exeter, PA on September 10, 1960 to Edward and Martha Berkant Sadowski.
He attended Ohio University, earning a PhD in nuclear physics. It was there he met his future wife, Susan Klisowksi. The two were married in Athens, OH and...
Joseph Charles Clemente
May 22, 2025
Joseph Charles Clemente, of Aiken, SC, and Staten Island, NY, passed away Thursday May 22, 2025, at the age of 67.
A dedicated, loving husband, Joe leaves behind his beloved wife of 23 years, Valerie Brannick Clemente. They shared a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, wonderful friends and family. Survived by three sons: Joseph C. Clemente Jr. (wife Kimia, children...
Jerry Don McNeill
May 22, 2025
JERRY DON McNEILL, 80, beloved husband of Mary Suggs McNeill, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 22, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Center.
A native of Asheboro, NC, Jerry was a son of the late Julia Ann Jerrell McNeil. He grew up in North Carolina and worked for High Polint Fixtures before moving to Aiken in 1974. Jerry worked for and retired...
Charles Mark Herring
May 21, 2025
Charles Herring, 65, born August 31, 1959 in Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Charles is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Herring. His daughter, Jennifer (Chris) and son, Charles Jr. Eight stepchildren, Jeremy (Sheila), Justin (Mary-Katherine), Jillian, Christine (Josh), Kacy, Dylan, Tyler, and Nicholas (Caroline). And six...
Cherie Jessica Hewitt
May 19, 2025
Cherie Jessica Hewitt, beloved mother of Jessica Naomi Hewitt and cherished grandmother of Skyler Phoenix Hewitt-Lively, was killed in her home in Warrenville SC on May 19, 2025, age 53. Her tragic death leaves a void that her grieving family and many loving friends can never fill.Cherie was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts on March 17, 1972. After a difficult childhood...
Anna McConico Brewer
May 19, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Anna McConico Brewer, 93, widow of the late Bunny Leroy Brewer, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Linzee (John) Whittaker
May 16, 2025
Linzee (John) Whittaker, 82, passed away on May 16, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Born on May 14, 1943, in Boston, Massachusetts, Linzee lived a full and vibrant life marked by passion, dedication, and a deep connection to the equestrian world.
Throughout his life, Linzee was known for his love of horses and the sport that surrounded them. An avid horseman, he...
William "Bill" Kenneth Lawson
May 16, 2025
WILLIAM KENNETH “BILL” LAWSON, 61, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers with his loving family by his side.
Bill was a native and lifelong resident of Aiken. Born to the late Robert and Faye Roberson Lawson, he graduated from South Aiken High School, where he proudly played on the championship baseball team during his senior year...
Patrcia Bedingfield Boyer
May 11, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Patricia Bedingfield Boyer, passed away peacefully in her home on Mother's Day, May 11th, 2025.
Per her request, services will be private. Pat's ashes will be inurned at St. John's Methodist Church's Columbarium alongside her husband, Michael Dale Boyer.
Pat was born on April 17th, 1932 to Anne-Marie Windham and Hal Thomas Bedingfield. Her sister was Betty Anne Bedingfield...
James Nick Szathmary
May 11, 2025
Jim Szathmary, of Aiken, South Carolina, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on July 11, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Nick Szathmary and Helen Varga, Jim lived a long life full of love and dedication to his family and friends.
After graduating from John Adams High School, Jim entered...
John Steven "Steve" Johnson
May 10, 2025
John Steven “Steve” Johnson, 67, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Doris Sykes Johnson; son, John Hunter Johnson; and brother, Robert “Bob” Johnson. Steve was born in Aiken, son of the late Johnny Johnson and Geneva Mixon Grandy.
Steve will always be remembered for the roles he played in his life and the lives of...
James Milton Boswell
May 10, 2025
JAMES MILTON BOSWELL (Jim), 96, widower of Doris June Allen Boswell, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Louisville, KY, Jim was the son of the late James Cabble and Ada Mae Crawford Boswell. He graduated from the University of Louisville with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Jim moved to Aiken in 1953 to...
Phyllis Marie Hutto
May 8, 2025
Phyllis Marie Hutto, 73, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, in Aiken. A devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, she leaves behind a legacy of kindness and generosity.
Phyllis was born on October 5, 1951 at Fort Gordon Army Base. As an “Army Brat,” Phyllis traveled the world during her father’s service, which contributed to her unique perspective on...
Nancy Hicks Pruitt
May 8, 2025
NANCY HICKS PRUITT, 83, widow of Joseph Alonzo Pruitt, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Anderson, SC, Nancy was a daughter of the late Eris Wilson Hicks and Callie Terry Hicks. She lived 60 years of her life in Anderson, where she was a realtor with Caldwell Banker Real Estate. Nancy moved...
Diane Wolf
Apr 30, 2025
Diane Wolf, 77, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away on April 30th, 2025. Diane was born and raised in Aiken, and after graduating from Aiken High School, went on to graduate from Duke University. She then began a strong corporate career with Proctor & Gamble, later moving to Warner Lambert and then Johnson & Johnson. She then ran her own...
Martin "Marty" Eric Miller
Apr 20, 2025
After battling long illnesses, Martin “Marty” Eric Miller was called to his Eternal Home early on Resurrection Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina. His Celebration of Life will be Sunday, May 18th at 2 pm at Lakes Community Church in Newman Lake, Washington where he attended church near his Liberty Lake home for several years.
Born to William and...
Susan S. Merriam
Apr 20, 2025
Susan “Sue” Shaw Merriam (65) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 from a Glioblastoma. A woman of extraordinary kindness, deep compassion and endless curiosity. Sue lived a life overflowing with faith, love, creativity, and connection.
Born in Belleville, New Jersey, and raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Sue later spent her senior year...
W. B. "Bill" Lynn
Apr 20, 2025
W. B. “BILL” LYNN, Jr., 98, passed away in his home on Sunday, April 20, 2025, just four days before his 99th birthday.
A native of Troutman, NC, Bill was the son of the late Willie B. Lynn, Sr. and Edith Hartline Bost (Coy). He was a veteran of the United States Navy during World War II. Bill moved to Aiken...
Roland Charles More
Apr 19, 2025
Infant Roland Charles More, 6 months, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Roland was the beloved son of Charles Lewis More II and Ashley Lynn Bedenbaugh More of Aiken, South Carolina.
Roland will always be a beacon of light to all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was deeply loved by his family, and his big brothers doted...
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