Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Jay Phillip Conniff
Apr 11, 2026
Jay Phillip Conniff, a respected consulting engineer and cherished family man, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina. Born on May 22, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, Jay’s life was marked by dedication, both to his profession and to the people he loved.
Jay’s academic journey began at the esteemed Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, where he earned...
Franklin Eugene "Gene" Metz
Apr 10, 2026
Franklin Eugene Metz passed away peacefully at his home in Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC on April 10, 2026.
Gene was born in Greenville, SC on March 27, 1934 to James Lorenzo Metz and Azleen Hughes Metz. He attended elementary and high school in Anderson, SC. Upon graduation he was offered a track scholarship to Clemson University where pole vaulted and ran...
Donald Ellsworth Barnes
Apr 9, 2026
Donald Ellsworth Barnes, 84, peacefully entered eternal life on April 9, 2026, at his home in Aiken, South Carolina. Born in Mt. Airy, Maryland on August 23, 1941, Don graduated from Mt. Airy High School in 1959, Mt. Airy, Maryland. He then attended Western Maryland College (McDaniel College) and received a Bachelor of Science in both chemistry and physics in...
Genelle Flowers Eadie
Apr 9, 2026
Genelle Flowers Eadie, born March 31,1938, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.
A lifelong South Carolinian, Genelle lived a life defined by devotion, resilience, and unwavering care for those she loved. As the wife of a serviceman, she embraced the life of a military family, supporting her husband through assignments across the United...
Francis "Frank" Marion Thomas, Jr.
Apr 6, 2026
Francis “Frank” Marion Thomas, Jr., age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2026.
He was born in Aiken on March 5, 1947, the son of the late Francis Marion Thomas, Sr. and Rosa Shealy Thomas.
Frank began his college studies at USCA when it was at Banksia. He then transferred to the University of South Carolina in Columbia where he...
Betty Jean Clark
Apr 6, 2026
Mrs. Betty Jean Clark Clark, 92, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026.
Betty was born in Aiken, daughter of the late Earl Clark, Sr. and Bessie Cook Clark. She was a homemaker, and member of Rocky Springs Baptist Church .She was a loving mother figure to all who knew her.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Gail Clark (Marlyn) McCaskey, Monetta, Elsijoy...
Alejandro Garcia Nolasco
Apr 5, 2026
ALEJANDRO GARCIA NOLASCO, de 32 años, falleció el domingo 5 de abril de 2026 trágicamente en un accidente de ATV en el condado de Aiken.
Nativo de Santiago Tangamandapio, Michoacán, México, Alejandro era hijo de Alfonzo Rodríguez García y Teresa Moreno Nolasco. Vivía en Aiken y trabajaba en Performance Equine Vets.
El servicio funerario será el viernes por la tarde, 17 de...
Colton Enoch Sanders
Apr 5, 2026
Colton Enoch Sanders, 21, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Aiken County, following a tragic motorcycle accident. Born on October 14, 2004, in Shiprock, New Mexico, Colton was a proud member of the Navajo Tribe of Arizona, a heritage that remained a cherished part of his identity throughout his life.
Colton enjoyed working, since he was a young boy, with...
John H. McCall
Apr 4, 2026
John H. McCall, 78, of Aiken, South Carolina, died April 4, 2026.
John was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated from Aiken High School, received his bachelor’s degree from Wofford College, and earned a master’s degree from the University of South Carolina. During the Vietnam War, John served in the United States Army as an EOD specialist. He was then employed...
Edith Tinnes
Apr 3, 2026
Edith Fielden TinnesAugust 28, 1944 – April 3, 2026Magic. That is the word that many who have known Edith have used to describe her.
Edith was born in Houston, Texas to Virgil and Estelle Fielden. Her father was a Baptist preacher, so the family moved around East Texas from parsonage to parsonage. Her mother was the consummate church hostess welcoming families...
Kay Osteen
Apr 1, 2026
KAY OSTEEN, 71, beloved wife of Richard Eugene “Gene” Osteen, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
A native of Aiken, Kay was the daughter of the late Brantley Louis and Eillene Williams Hancock. She was a homemaker.
No service is planned at this time.
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Melvin "Al" Allen May
Apr 1, 2026
Melvin Allen “Al” May, 84, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, with his loving wife by his side.
Al was born on March 27, 1942, in Waynesboro, Virginia, to the late Melvin S. May and Lillian A. May. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy May.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Cyrenthia “Sam” May, who was...
Alexander David Faubert
Mar 31, 2026
Alexander David Faubert, known affectionately as Alex to those who knew him well, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, at his home in Aiken, South Carolina. Born on March 5, 1992, Alex was a cherished son, brother, grandson, and friend who touched the lives of many with his vibrant spirit and warm heart.
Alex’s early years were marked by a...
Bruce S. Snipes
Mar 29, 2026
AIKEN, SC – Bruce Stonewall Snipes, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, after a full and well-lived life.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Bruce was the son of the late Stonewall Jackson Snipes and Adele Sanford Snipes. An entrepreneur, horseman, and innovator, he was a pioneering figure in thoroughbred racing and equine nutrition.
Known for his hands-on...
Elizabeth Ann Hyslop
Mar 28, 2026
Betty Ann Hyslop, 97, of Aiken, SC, died at her home on March 28, 2026.
She was born July 28, 1928, in Osceola Mills, PA, to Jonathan S and Margaret (Wayne) Perks. She graduated from Bellefonte High School in 1946 and was employed in the Agricultural School at Penn State University.
On March 31, 1951, she married William Hyslop of State College...
Jacqueline Madine
Mar 28, 2026
Ms. Jacqueline Madine, 64, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Jacqueline was born in Flushing, NY, daughter of Thomas and Grace Walsh Madine of Aiken.
In addition to her parents, Jacqueline is survived by her three sons, Corey (Caroline) Garcia, Aiken, Bryan Garcia, (Columbia), and Brenden Garcia, (Richmond) grandchildren Sawyer and Winston Garcia; siblings, Kathleen Howes and Tom Madine.
Services will be private.
In...
Rebecca Anne Veldman
Mar 27, 2026
Rebecca Anne Veldman, loving wife, cherished mother, doting grandmother, and devoted educator, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at Barclay House of Aiken. Born on June 14, 1945, in Houston, Texas, Becky held great pride in her Texas roots, which shaped her spirited and generous nature throughout her life.
Becky's lifelong dedication to teaching began after graduating from Bishop Byrne...
Brian Wesley Garrett
Mar 26, 2026
BRIAN WESLEY GARRETT, 49, beloved husband of Kristina Bryant Garrett, passed away early Thursday morning, March 26, 2026, in Piedmont Augusta Hospital.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, Brian was the son of William Theodore Garrett and Linda Owens Adcock. He was a graduate of South Aiken High School and a member of the IBEW Local 1579 in Augusta. Brian worked as...
Nancy Elaine Wingfield
Mar 25, 2026
Nancy Elaine Wingfield, aged 95, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by her daughter, Sue Ann Kiser of Aiken and granddaughters, Nancy Elaine Bulmer and Audrey Delgado. She was the beloved widow of Harold Jacob Wingfield.
Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Nancy was the cherished daughter of the late Dee Andrew Parsell and Lura Thorn Warren....
Bruce Gregory Russell
Mar 25, 2026
BRUCE GREGORY RUSSELL, 79, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in the comfort of his home.
Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Greg was the son of the late Vincent and Helen Dunmire Russell. He was raised in the Philadelphia suburbs and earned an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. Though his time there was cut short due to an injury, he...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Jay Phillip Conniff
Apr 11, 2026
Jay Phillip Conniff, a respected consulting engineer and cherished family man, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina. Born on May 22, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, Jay’s life was marked by dedication, both to his profession and to the people he loved.
Jay’s academic journey began at the esteemed Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, where he earned...
Franklin Eugene "Gene" Metz
Apr 10, 2026
Franklin Eugene Metz passed away peacefully at his home in Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC on April 10, 2026.
Gene was born in Greenville, SC on March 27, 1934 to James Lorenzo Metz and Azleen Hughes Metz. He attended elementary and high school in Anderson, SC. Upon graduation he was offered a track scholarship to Clemson University where pole vaulted and ran...
Donald Ellsworth Barnes
Apr 9, 2026
Donald Ellsworth Barnes, 84, peacefully entered eternal life on April 9, 2026, at his home in Aiken, South Carolina. Born in Mt. Airy, Maryland on August 23, 1941, Don graduated from Mt. Airy High School in 1959, Mt. Airy, Maryland. He then attended Western Maryland College (McDaniel College) and received a Bachelor of Science in both chemistry and physics in...
Genelle Flowers Eadie
Apr 9, 2026
Genelle Flowers Eadie, born March 31,1938, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.
A lifelong South Carolinian, Genelle lived a life defined by devotion, resilience, and unwavering care for those she loved. As the wife of a serviceman, she embraced the life of a military family, supporting her husband through assignments across the United...
Francis "Frank" Marion Thomas, Jr.
Apr 6, 2026
Francis “Frank” Marion Thomas, Jr., age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2026.
He was born in Aiken on March 5, 1947, the son of the late Francis Marion Thomas, Sr. and Rosa Shealy Thomas.
Frank began his college studies at USCA when it was at Banksia. He then transferred to the University of South Carolina in Columbia where he...
Betty Jean Clark
Apr 6, 2026
Mrs. Betty Jean Clark Clark, 92, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026.
Betty was born in Aiken, daughter of the late Earl Clark, Sr. and Bessie Cook Clark. She was a homemaker, and member of Rocky Springs Baptist Church .She was a loving mother figure to all who knew her.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Gail Clark (Marlyn) McCaskey, Monetta, Elsijoy...
Alejandro Garcia Nolasco
Apr 5, 2026
ALEJANDRO GARCIA NOLASCO, de 32 años, falleció el domingo 5 de abril de 2026 trágicamente en un accidente de ATV en el condado de Aiken.
Nativo de Santiago Tangamandapio, Michoacán, México, Alejandro era hijo de Alfonzo Rodríguez García y Teresa Moreno Nolasco. Vivía en Aiken y trabajaba en Performance Equine Vets.
El servicio funerario será el viernes por la tarde, 17 de...
Colton Enoch Sanders
Apr 5, 2026
Colton Enoch Sanders, 21, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Aiken County, following a tragic motorcycle accident. Born on October 14, 2004, in Shiprock, New Mexico, Colton was a proud member of the Navajo Tribe of Arizona, a heritage that remained a cherished part of his identity throughout his life.
Colton enjoyed working, since he was a young boy, with...
John H. McCall
Apr 4, 2026
John H. McCall, 78, of Aiken, South Carolina, died April 4, 2026.
John was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated from Aiken High School, received his bachelor’s degree from Wofford College, and earned a master’s degree from the University of South Carolina. During the Vietnam War, John served in the United States Army as an EOD specialist. He was then employed...
Edith Tinnes
Apr 3, 2026
Edith Fielden TinnesAugust 28, 1944 – April 3, 2026Magic. That is the word that many who have known Edith have used to describe her.
Edith was born in Houston, Texas to Virgil and Estelle Fielden. Her father was a Baptist preacher, so the family moved around East Texas from parsonage to parsonage. Her mother was the consummate church hostess welcoming families...
Kay Osteen
Apr 1, 2026
KAY OSTEEN, 71, beloved wife of Richard Eugene “Gene” Osteen, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
A native of Aiken, Kay was the daughter of the late Brantley Louis and Eillene Williams Hancock. She was a homemaker.
No service is planned at this time.
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Melvin "Al" Allen May
Apr 1, 2026
Melvin Allen “Al” May, 84, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, with his loving wife by his side.
Al was born on March 27, 1942, in Waynesboro, Virginia, to the late Melvin S. May and Lillian A. May. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy May.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Cyrenthia “Sam” May, who was...
Alexander David Faubert
Mar 31, 2026
Alexander David Faubert, known affectionately as Alex to those who knew him well, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, at his home in Aiken, South Carolina. Born on March 5, 1992, Alex was a cherished son, brother, grandson, and friend who touched the lives of many with his vibrant spirit and warm heart.
Alex’s early years were marked by a...
Bruce S. Snipes
Mar 29, 2026
AIKEN, SC – Bruce Stonewall Snipes, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, after a full and well-lived life.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Bruce was the son of the late Stonewall Jackson Snipes and Adele Sanford Snipes. An entrepreneur, horseman, and innovator, he was a pioneering figure in thoroughbred racing and equine nutrition.
Known for his hands-on...
Elizabeth Ann Hyslop
Mar 28, 2026
Betty Ann Hyslop, 97, of Aiken, SC, died at her home on March 28, 2026.
She was born July 28, 1928, in Osceola Mills, PA, to Jonathan S and Margaret (Wayne) Perks. She graduated from Bellefonte High School in 1946 and was employed in the Agricultural School at Penn State University.
On March 31, 1951, she married William Hyslop of State College...
Jacqueline Madine
Mar 28, 2026
Ms. Jacqueline Madine, 64, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Jacqueline was born in Flushing, NY, daughter of Thomas and Grace Walsh Madine of Aiken.
In addition to her parents, Jacqueline is survived by her three sons, Corey (Caroline) Garcia, Aiken, Bryan Garcia, (Columbia), and Brenden Garcia, (Richmond) grandchildren Sawyer and Winston Garcia; siblings, Kathleen Howes and Tom Madine.
Services will be private.
In...
Rebecca Anne Veldman
Mar 27, 2026
Rebecca Anne Veldman, loving wife, cherished mother, doting grandmother, and devoted educator, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at Barclay House of Aiken. Born on June 14, 1945, in Houston, Texas, Becky held great pride in her Texas roots, which shaped her spirited and generous nature throughout her life.
Becky's lifelong dedication to teaching began after graduating from Bishop Byrne...
Brian Wesley Garrett
Mar 26, 2026
BRIAN WESLEY GARRETT, 49, beloved husband of Kristina Bryant Garrett, passed away early Thursday morning, March 26, 2026, in Piedmont Augusta Hospital.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, Brian was the son of William Theodore Garrett and Linda Owens Adcock. He was a graduate of South Aiken High School and a member of the IBEW Local 1579 in Augusta. Brian worked as...
Nancy Elaine Wingfield
Mar 25, 2026
Nancy Elaine Wingfield, aged 95, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by her daughter, Sue Ann Kiser of Aiken and granddaughters, Nancy Elaine Bulmer and Audrey Delgado. She was the beloved widow of Harold Jacob Wingfield.
Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Nancy was the cherished daughter of the late Dee Andrew Parsell and Lura Thorn Warren....
Bruce Gregory Russell
Mar 25, 2026
BRUCE GREGORY RUSSELL, 79, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in the comfort of his home.
Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Greg was the son of the late Vincent and Helen Dunmire Russell. He was raised in the Philadelphia suburbs and earned an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. Though his time there was cut short due to an injury, he...
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