Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Mary Elaine Gibson Narramore

Mary Elaine Gibson Narramore

Dec 14, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARY "PEACHY" ELAINE GIBSON NARRAMORE, 71, wife of the late Keith Narramore, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

A native and lifelong resident of Tampa, FL, Mary was a daughter of the late Nathan Harold and Charlotte Geraldine Bailey Gibson.  She was a graduate of Brandon High School, Class of 1968.  She...

George Thomas Zirps

George Thomas Zirps

Dec 14, 2021

AIKEN, SC- GEORGE THOMAS ZIRPS, 89, beloved husband of 64 years to Barbara Fay Skinner Zirps, passed peacefully away, early December 14, 2021, at Anchor Post-Acute Care in Aiken, SC. George succumbed to a long illness.

     Born in Nyack, New York, he was the son of the late Thomas and Anna Kirtsopoulos Zirps. George was passionate about many things...

Neal Thompson

Neal Thompson

Dec 13, 2021

AIKEN, SC – ALLEN NEAL THOMPSON, 93, beloved husband of Dorothy Belle Kile Thompson, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Monday, December 13, 2021 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

     Born in Statesville, NC, son of Ralph Moore Thompson and Lois Ballard Thompson, Neal grew up in Iredell County. He graduated from North Carolina State University...

Patricia A. Smith

Patricia A. Smith

Dec 13, 2021

AIKEN, SC – PATRICIA A. SMITH, 84, beloved wife of Donald F. Smith, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 13, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

 A native of New Berlin, NY, Patricia was a daughter of the late Ronald and Arlouine Whitely Kenner.  She grew up near Hop Bottom, PA and married Don in 1956.  They moved to Aiken in...

Janet Marie Rhodes

Janet Marie Rhodes

Dec 13, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Janet Marie Rhodes, age 67 formerly of Point Pleasant, WV passed away at her home in Aiken, SC., on Tuesday December,14, 2021.

Ms Rhodes has been conveyed to Crow Hussell Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, WV

There will be a graveside service for Janet, Friday December 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM in Kirkland Memorial Gardens officiated by...

Sandra Lick

Sandra Lick

Dec 12, 2021

AIKEN, SC – SANDRA LICK, 81, beloved wife of Leonard C. Lick, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Allentown, PA, Sandra was a daughter of the late Samuel and Julia Fisher Cohen.  She lived most of her life in Allentown before moving to Aiken 20 years ago to be closer to...

Edward Gaston Bellido

Edward Gaston Bellido

Dec 12, 2021

Columbus, GA - Edward Gaston Bellido, 44, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. Service will be private. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Manuel "Manny" Armando Soto

Manuel "Manny" Armando Soto

Dec 12, 2021

MANUEL “MANNY” ARMANDO SOTO, 66, beloved husband of Renee Pulles, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, December 12, 2021.

A native of Havana Cuba, Manny was a son of the late Jose Ramon Soto and Josefa Lamelas Soto.  He grew up and lived in Miami, FL until moving to Clemmons, NC in 1996.  He moved to Aiken in 2006 and went to...

Donald G. Swindler

Donald G. Swindler

Dec 9, 2021

AIKEN, SC – DONALD GENE SWINDLER, 77, beloved husband of Susan Bolander Swindler, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his residence.

A native of Pratt, KS, Don was a son of the late John and Margaret DuPont Swindler.  He grew up in Kansas, received his undergraduate degree from Kansas City Art Institute and his Master’s degree from MICA (Maryland...

Tibor K. "Ted" Bondor

Tibor K. "Ted" Bondor

Dec 9, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Tibor K. "Ted" Bondor, 84, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

David Anthony Carney

David Anthony Carney

Dec 8, 2021

AIKEN, SC - David Anthony Carney, 82, passed away on December 8, 2021, due to complications from Alzheimer's Disease. He is survived by his wife Daria (Russell) Carney, his son Sean and his wife Margie and stepson Michael Russell and his 5 grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son David Anthony Carney Jr (DAC) who died in 2006. Son of...

Betty Joan Walker Ray (Sharpton)

Betty Joan Walker Ray (Sharpton)

Dec 8, 2021

AIKEN, SC – BETTY JOAN WALKER RAY (SHARPTON), 82, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Joan was a daughter of the late Otis and Libertas Bonnett Walker.  She retired from Therm-O-Disc and attended Levels Bapist Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Ann Wilson (Charles), Ridge...

Courtney Reese

Courtney Reese

Dec 8, 2021

AIKEN, SC – COURTNEY BROOKE REESE, 26, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at MUSC in Charleston.

A native of Aiken, Courtney was a daughter of Jackie Reese and Shelton Bryant, Jr.  She lived most of her life in Aiken County and attended Silver Bluff High School.  She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend.  She will be greatly...

Mary Frances Jones

Mary Frances Jones

Dec 6, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARY FRANCES JONES, 78, widow of William Herschel “Sonny” Jones, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at The Place at Pepper Hill.

A native of Chicago, IL, Mary was a daughter of the late Michael Maxwell Mearns and Norma Elizabeth Graff Mearns.  She grew up in Chicago before moving to southern Illinois.  She was the business office...

Gretchen Keim White

Gretchen Keim White

Dec 4, 2021

Aiken, SC – Mrs. Gretchen Keim White, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 4, 2021.

Mrs. White was born in Lansing, MI, daughter of the late Dr. Cameron Keim and Kathryn (March) Keim. Nicknamed “Boom” by her father, she was seldom called by her given name.  Boom attended Michigan State University where she met and married Robert...

John Frederick Rosbach, Sr.

John Frederick Rosbach, Sr.

Dec 3, 2021

Aiken, SC – Mr. John “Big John” Frederick Rosbach, Sr., 72, entered into rest on Friday, December 3, 2021.

John was born in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Philip Frederick and Sara Carey Rosbach.  He was an electrical engineer, having worked at the Savannah River Plant until his retirement in 2002. A gentle giant with an even bigger...

Margaret A. Whitehurst

Margaret A. Whitehurst

Dec 3, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARGARET A. WHITEHURST, 94, widow of James W. “Jim” Whitehurst, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at her residence.

A native of Ft. Meade, FL, Peggy was a daughter of the late Grover and Esthese Lyon Altman.  She moved to Aiken in 1964 upon her husband’s retirement from the Navy.  She was an active member of Charles...

Claude Jackson Key

Claude Jackson Key

Dec 2, 2021

AIKEN, SC - CLAUDE JACKSON KEY, 87, beloved husband of Maria Gallos Key, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Aiken, Claude was a son of the late Viola and Jessie James Key.  He was a 4 year veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Germany.  Claude then joined the U.S. Air Force,...

Lorrie Moss Tyson

Lorrie Moss Tyson

Dec 1, 2021

Calhoun Falls, SC - Lorrie Moss Tyson, was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 surrounded by love ones. She was born on May 12, 1966 to Rev. Tommy and Joyce Moss of Aiken, SC. Sister Tyson, to all who knew her, was a caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her.

She is...

Tommy Andrews Houston

Tommy Andrews Houston

Dec 1, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Tommy Andrews Houston, 72, of Aiken South Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

     Tom was born on January 5, 1949 in Kinston, North Carolina to Kirby and Gertrude (Stiles) Houston. He graduated as salutatorian from Jones County High School in 1967. While in college at East Carolina University, he...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Mary Elaine Gibson Narramore

Mary Elaine Gibson Narramore

Dec 14, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARY "PEACHY" ELAINE GIBSON NARRAMORE, 71, wife of the late Keith Narramore, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

A native and lifelong resident of Tampa, FL, Mary was a daughter of the late Nathan Harold and Charlotte Geraldine Bailey Gibson.  She was a graduate of Brandon High School, Class of 1968.  She...

George Thomas Zirps

George Thomas Zirps

Dec 14, 2021

AIKEN, SC- GEORGE THOMAS ZIRPS, 89, beloved husband of 64 years to Barbara Fay Skinner Zirps, passed peacefully away, early December 14, 2021, at Anchor Post-Acute Care in Aiken, SC. George succumbed to a long illness.

     Born in Nyack, New York, he was the son of the late Thomas and Anna Kirtsopoulos Zirps. George was passionate about many things...

Neal Thompson

Neal Thompson

Dec 13, 2021

AIKEN, SC – ALLEN NEAL THOMPSON, 93, beloved husband of Dorothy Belle Kile Thompson, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Monday, December 13, 2021 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

     Born in Statesville, NC, son of Ralph Moore Thompson and Lois Ballard Thompson, Neal grew up in Iredell County. He graduated from North Carolina State University...

Patricia A. Smith

Patricia A. Smith

Dec 13, 2021

AIKEN, SC – PATRICIA A. SMITH, 84, beloved wife of Donald F. Smith, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 13, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

 A native of New Berlin, NY, Patricia was a daughter of the late Ronald and Arlouine Whitely Kenner.  She grew up near Hop Bottom, PA and married Don in 1956.  They moved to Aiken in...

Janet Marie Rhodes

Janet Marie Rhodes

Dec 13, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Janet Marie Rhodes, age 67 formerly of Point Pleasant, WV passed away at her home in Aiken, SC., on Tuesday December,14, 2021.

Ms Rhodes has been conveyed to Crow Hussell Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, WV

There will be a graveside service for Janet, Friday December 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM in Kirkland Memorial Gardens officiated by...

Sandra Lick

Sandra Lick

Dec 12, 2021

AIKEN, SC – SANDRA LICK, 81, beloved wife of Leonard C. Lick, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Allentown, PA, Sandra was a daughter of the late Samuel and Julia Fisher Cohen.  She lived most of her life in Allentown before moving to Aiken 20 years ago to be closer to...

Edward Gaston Bellido

Edward Gaston Bellido

Dec 12, 2021

Columbus, GA - Edward Gaston Bellido, 44, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. Service will be private. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Manuel "Manny" Armando Soto

Manuel "Manny" Armando Soto

Dec 12, 2021

MANUEL “MANNY” ARMANDO SOTO, 66, beloved husband of Renee Pulles, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, December 12, 2021.

A native of Havana Cuba, Manny was a son of the late Jose Ramon Soto and Josefa Lamelas Soto.  He grew up and lived in Miami, FL until moving to Clemmons, NC in 1996.  He moved to Aiken in 2006 and went to...

Donald G. Swindler

Donald G. Swindler

Dec 9, 2021

AIKEN, SC – DONALD GENE SWINDLER, 77, beloved husband of Susan Bolander Swindler, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his residence.

A native of Pratt, KS, Don was a son of the late John and Margaret DuPont Swindler.  He grew up in Kansas, received his undergraduate degree from Kansas City Art Institute and his Master’s degree from MICA (Maryland...

Tibor K. "Ted" Bondor

Tibor K. "Ted" Bondor

Dec 9, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Tibor K. "Ted" Bondor, 84, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

David Anthony Carney

David Anthony Carney

Dec 8, 2021

AIKEN, SC - David Anthony Carney, 82, passed away on December 8, 2021, due to complications from Alzheimer's Disease. He is survived by his wife Daria (Russell) Carney, his son Sean and his wife Margie and stepson Michael Russell and his 5 grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son David Anthony Carney Jr (DAC) who died in 2006. Son of...

Betty Joan Walker Ray (Sharpton)

Betty Joan Walker Ray (Sharpton)

Dec 8, 2021

AIKEN, SC – BETTY JOAN WALKER RAY (SHARPTON), 82, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Joan was a daughter of the late Otis and Libertas Bonnett Walker.  She retired from Therm-O-Disc and attended Levels Bapist Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Ann Wilson (Charles), Ridge...

Courtney Reese

Courtney Reese

Dec 8, 2021

AIKEN, SC – COURTNEY BROOKE REESE, 26, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at MUSC in Charleston.

A native of Aiken, Courtney was a daughter of Jackie Reese and Shelton Bryant, Jr.  She lived most of her life in Aiken County and attended Silver Bluff High School.  She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend.  She will be greatly...

Mary Frances Jones

Mary Frances Jones

Dec 6, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARY FRANCES JONES, 78, widow of William Herschel “Sonny” Jones, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at The Place at Pepper Hill.

A native of Chicago, IL, Mary was a daughter of the late Michael Maxwell Mearns and Norma Elizabeth Graff Mearns.  She grew up in Chicago before moving to southern Illinois.  She was the business office...

Gretchen Keim White

Gretchen Keim White

Dec 4, 2021

Aiken, SC – Mrs. Gretchen Keim White, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 4, 2021.

Mrs. White was born in Lansing, MI, daughter of the late Dr. Cameron Keim and Kathryn (March) Keim. Nicknamed “Boom” by her father, she was seldom called by her given name.  Boom attended Michigan State University where she met and married Robert...

John Frederick Rosbach, Sr.

John Frederick Rosbach, Sr.

Dec 3, 2021

Aiken, SC – Mr. John “Big John” Frederick Rosbach, Sr., 72, entered into rest on Friday, December 3, 2021.

John was born in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Philip Frederick and Sara Carey Rosbach.  He was an electrical engineer, having worked at the Savannah River Plant until his retirement in 2002. A gentle giant with an even bigger...

Margaret A. Whitehurst

Margaret A. Whitehurst

Dec 3, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARGARET A. WHITEHURST, 94, widow of James W. “Jim” Whitehurst, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at her residence.

A native of Ft. Meade, FL, Peggy was a daughter of the late Grover and Esthese Lyon Altman.  She moved to Aiken in 1964 upon her husband’s retirement from the Navy.  She was an active member of Charles...

Claude Jackson Key

Claude Jackson Key

Dec 2, 2021

AIKEN, SC - CLAUDE JACKSON KEY, 87, beloved husband of Maria Gallos Key, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Aiken, Claude was a son of the late Viola and Jessie James Key.  He was a 4 year veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Germany.  Claude then joined the U.S. Air Force,...

Lorrie Moss Tyson

Lorrie Moss Tyson

Dec 1, 2021

Calhoun Falls, SC - Lorrie Moss Tyson, was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 surrounded by love ones. She was born on May 12, 1966 to Rev. Tommy and Joyce Moss of Aiken, SC. Sister Tyson, to all who knew her, was a caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her.

She is...

Tommy Andrews Houston

Tommy Andrews Houston

Dec 1, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Tommy Andrews Houston, 72, of Aiken South Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

     Tom was born on January 5, 1949 in Kinston, North Carolina to Kirby and Gertrude (Stiles) Houston. He graduated as salutatorian from Jones County High School in 1967. While in college at East Carolina University, he...