Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Robert "Bob" Edward Snyder, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Edward Snyder, Sr.

Sep 3, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Robert "Bob" Edward Snyder, Sr, 90, beloved husband of Frances Veronica Eiholzer Snyder, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020. A private graveside funeral service with military honors will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2020, in Bethany Cemetery. Born in Bloomsburg, PA, Bob was a son of the late Allen Russell and Florence Heddings Snyder. He served...

Gary Robert Brewer

Gary Robert Brewer

Sep 2, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Gary Robert "Biggens" Brewer, 73, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his residence.

     Gary was born in Ilion, NY to Robert and Helen Brewer. He was child three of four, having two older sisters: Joyce Adams (Tom) and Carol Crossman (Bob) and younger sister Karen Conterras (William). Gary grew up active and always on the...

Warrington Wallace Jackson

Warrington Wallace Jackson

Aug 31, 2020

AIKEN, SC – WARRINGTON JACKSON of Aiken, died Monday, August 31, 2020.

Born near Wagener-Salley in Aiken County, he was a son of the late T. A. and Nellie Jackson.  He worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 40 years, retiring from the Augusta office.

He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served in Germany.

For over 40...

Clinton Douglas Blackwood

Clinton Douglas Blackwood

Aug 31, 2020

AIKEN, SC - CLINTON DOUGLAS BLACKWOOD, 32, passed away suddenly, Monday, August 31, 2020 at his residence due to health complications from a car accident in 2011.

A lifelong resident of Aiken, Clint was a son of Sandra Grice Blackwood and Victor Lee Blackwood.  He graduated from South Aiken High School and was a member of Sheet Metal Local 399...

Steven Clyde Valentine

Steven Clyde Valentine

Aug 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC - STEVEN CLYDE VALENTINE, 63, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at his residence.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara; a son, Robert, Webster, TX; a daughter, April, Granbury, TX.

No services are planned. 

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Evelin Gutierrez-Nunez

Evelin Gutierrez-Nunez

Aug 25, 2020

WINDSOR, SC – EVELIN YOJANA GUTIERREZ NUNEZ, 45, beloved wife of Darwin Yovany Nunez, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

A native of Honduras, Evelin was a daughter of Ignacio Gutierrez and Guadalupe Rosado.

She is survived by her husband of Windsor, SC; parents of Honduras; children, Daran Josue Nunez, Nerlin Samael Nunez, Evelyn Yorleth...

Barbara Anne Brown Ciravolo

Barbara Anne Brown Ciravolo

Aug 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Barbara Anne Brown Ciravolo, a loving mother and wife passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 after a short illness. 

Services will be held privately. 

Born in Atlanta, Barbara was a daughter of the late Walter Brown and Claire Buff Brown of Sandy Springs, GA. She loved gardening, art, horses, fish, cats and dogs; especially Borzois. She graduated from...

Harry Hastings Owens, Jr.

Harry Hastings Owens, Jr.

Aug 24, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC – HARRY HASTINGS OWENS, JR., 72, husband of the late Patricia Annette James Owens, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at his residence.

     A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Harry was a son of the late Harry Hastings and Alice Evelyn Hair Owens.  He grew up in Old Ellenton then moved to Petticoat Junction...

Joseph Sherman

Joseph Sherman

Aug 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC - With great sadness we note the passing of Joe Sherman, 82, loving husband, brother, father, and friend.  Joe passed in his sleep on August 24 after a long illness. 

Joe was born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 4, 1938, to parents Eddie and Ethel.  He was a proud graduate of Erasmus Hall High School and The Citadel,...

James W. Hammett, III

James W. Hammett, III

Aug 23, 2020

Aiken – Mr. James W. Hammett, III, 79, passed away on August 23, 2020 while vacationing in Hilton Head Island, SC. He was born October 17, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late James W. Hammett, Jr. and Kathryn Hetrick Hammett. After graduating from Richmond Academy in Augusta, GA in 1958, he served in the US Air Force....

Betty Jordan McClain

Betty Jordan McClain

Aug 23, 2020

AIKEN, SC – BETTY JORDAN McCLAIN, 81, widow of Ned Bush McClain, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     A native of Anderson, SC, Betty was a daughter of the late Roy B. and Estelle Eberhart Jordan.  She had lived in Aiken since 1964 and was a retired teacher’s aide at Millbrook Elementary School.  She...

Caylee Antonia Jennings

Caylee Antonia Jennings

Aug 20, 2020

AIKEN, SC – CAYLEE ANTONIA JENNINGS, 23, passed away suddenly Thursday, August 20, 2020 in Greenwood, SC.

Born in Arcadia, CA, Caylee grew up in Alta Loma, CA prior to moving to Aiken in 2013.  She worked as a caseworker at Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons and most recently Recovery Road Ministries.  Through her work and witness Caylee has...

Barbara Joeann Berry DeVeaux

Barbara Joeann Berry DeVeaux

Aug 19, 2020

AIKEN, SC – (BARBARA) JOEANN BERRY DeVEAUX, 83, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at NHC North Augusta SC.

     A native of Chicago, Barbara was a daughter of the late Dr. Joseph Alonzo and Ernestine Siggers Berry.  She grew up in Tuskegee AL and studied at Bates College in Maine and the University of Minnesota. She lived much of her...

Margery M. Davis

Margery M. Davis

Aug 19, 2020

AIKEN, SC - MARGERY M. DAVIS, 94, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Survivors include her four children, Susie Callis (Jeff), Aiken, Howard Vernon Davis, Augusta, Raymond Michael Davis, Jr., Wilmington, DE, Jeffrey Alan Davis, Newark, DE; two grandchildren, Abby Callis, Aiken and Travis Davis, Oldsmar, FL.

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE...

Evelyn Denning Ross

Evelyn Denning Ross

Aug 18, 2020

AIKEN, SC - EVELYN DENNING ROSS, 94, beloved wife of Harry Fay Ross, Jr., passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Anchor Health and Rehabilitation Center.

A native of Smethport, PA, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Paul Jerome and Emily Walden Denning.  She is the last of eight siblings.   She retired as senior account clerk for the Buffalo,...

Morgan Danielle Douthitt

Morgan Danielle Douthitt

Aug 18, 2020

Aiken – Miss Morgan Danielle Douthitt, 18, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020.

Many hearts are broken as Heaven has gained a special angel in the passing of Morgan Danielle Douthitt. Morgan was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and student at South Aiken High School. Her sweet, fun spirit will remain in our hearts forever. She had an infectious smile...

Barbara Jean Cherry

Barbara Jean Cherry

Aug 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC – BARBARA JEAN CHERRY, 85, beloved wife of 66 years of Dan Cherry, passed away, Monday, August 17, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Asheville, NC, Barbara was a daughter of the late Stephen R. Broyles and Agnes Marshall Lemley. She grew up in Asheville and moved to Aiken in 1957.  Barbara and Dan were...

Shirley Ann Govenettio

Shirley Ann Govenettio

Aug 16, 2020

AIKEN, SC – SHIRLEY ANN GOVENETTIO, 83, beloved wife of John L. Govenettio, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at her residence.

A native of Buffalo, NY, Shirley was the daughter of the late William and May Stump Osckasi.  She lived most of her life in the Hamburg, NY area and retired as a copywriter with A M & A’s...

AEC John R. Burckhalter, USN Ret.

AEC John R. Burckhalter, USN Ret.

Aug 16, 2020

AIKEN, SC – AEC JOHN R. BURCKHALTER, USN Ret., 81, beloved husband of Rose Ann Sangemino Burckhalter, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Aiken, John was a son of the late John F. and Eloise Johnson Burckhalter.  He graduated from Aiken High School and then joined the U.S. Navy...

Margie Lewis Morgan

Margie Lewis Morgan

Aug 14, 2020

MARGIE LEWIS MORGAN, 86, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at Anchor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Aiken.

A native of Appling, GA, Margie was a daughter of the late Gaz Sanders Lewis and Lillie Belle Young Lewis. She had lived in Aiken since the mid 1980's.

Survivors include two sons, The Rev. Dr. Roy L. Morgan (Angela) and Randy...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Robert "Bob" Edward Snyder, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Edward Snyder, Sr.

Sep 3, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Robert "Bob" Edward Snyder, Sr, 90, beloved husband of Frances Veronica Eiholzer Snyder, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020. A private graveside funeral service with military honors will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2020, in Bethany Cemetery. Born in Bloomsburg, PA, Bob was a son of the late Allen Russell and Florence Heddings Snyder. He served...

Gary Robert Brewer

Gary Robert Brewer

Sep 2, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Gary Robert "Biggens" Brewer, 73, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his residence.

     Gary was born in Ilion, NY to Robert and Helen Brewer. He was child three of four, having two older sisters: Joyce Adams (Tom) and Carol Crossman (Bob) and younger sister Karen Conterras (William). Gary grew up active and always on the...

Warrington Wallace Jackson

Warrington Wallace Jackson

Aug 31, 2020

AIKEN, SC – WARRINGTON JACKSON of Aiken, died Monday, August 31, 2020.

Born near Wagener-Salley in Aiken County, he was a son of the late T. A. and Nellie Jackson.  He worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 40 years, retiring from the Augusta office.

He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served in Germany.

For over 40...

Clinton Douglas Blackwood

Clinton Douglas Blackwood

Aug 31, 2020

AIKEN, SC - CLINTON DOUGLAS BLACKWOOD, 32, passed away suddenly, Monday, August 31, 2020 at his residence due to health complications from a car accident in 2011.

A lifelong resident of Aiken, Clint was a son of Sandra Grice Blackwood and Victor Lee Blackwood.  He graduated from South Aiken High School and was a member of Sheet Metal Local 399...

Steven Clyde Valentine

Steven Clyde Valentine

Aug 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC - STEVEN CLYDE VALENTINE, 63, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at his residence.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara; a son, Robert, Webster, TX; a daughter, April, Granbury, TX.

No services are planned. 

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Evelin Gutierrez-Nunez

Evelin Gutierrez-Nunez

Aug 25, 2020

WINDSOR, SC – EVELIN YOJANA GUTIERREZ NUNEZ, 45, beloved wife of Darwin Yovany Nunez, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

A native of Honduras, Evelin was a daughter of Ignacio Gutierrez and Guadalupe Rosado.

She is survived by her husband of Windsor, SC; parents of Honduras; children, Daran Josue Nunez, Nerlin Samael Nunez, Evelyn Yorleth...

Barbara Anne Brown Ciravolo

Barbara Anne Brown Ciravolo

Aug 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Barbara Anne Brown Ciravolo, a loving mother and wife passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 after a short illness. 

Services will be held privately. 

Born in Atlanta, Barbara was a daughter of the late Walter Brown and Claire Buff Brown of Sandy Springs, GA. She loved gardening, art, horses, fish, cats and dogs; especially Borzois. She graduated from...

Harry Hastings Owens, Jr.

Harry Hastings Owens, Jr.

Aug 24, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC – HARRY HASTINGS OWENS, JR., 72, husband of the late Patricia Annette James Owens, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at his residence.

     A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Harry was a son of the late Harry Hastings and Alice Evelyn Hair Owens.  He grew up in Old Ellenton then moved to Petticoat Junction...

Joseph Sherman

Joseph Sherman

Aug 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC - With great sadness we note the passing of Joe Sherman, 82, loving husband, brother, father, and friend.  Joe passed in his sleep on August 24 after a long illness. 

Joe was born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 4, 1938, to parents Eddie and Ethel.  He was a proud graduate of Erasmus Hall High School and The Citadel,...

James W. Hammett, III

James W. Hammett, III

Aug 23, 2020

Aiken – Mr. James W. Hammett, III, 79, passed away on August 23, 2020 while vacationing in Hilton Head Island, SC. He was born October 17, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late James W. Hammett, Jr. and Kathryn Hetrick Hammett. After graduating from Richmond Academy in Augusta, GA in 1958, he served in the US Air Force....

Betty Jordan McClain

Betty Jordan McClain

Aug 23, 2020

AIKEN, SC – BETTY JORDAN McCLAIN, 81, widow of Ned Bush McClain, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     A native of Anderson, SC, Betty was a daughter of the late Roy B. and Estelle Eberhart Jordan.  She had lived in Aiken since 1964 and was a retired teacher’s aide at Millbrook Elementary School.  She...

Caylee Antonia Jennings

Caylee Antonia Jennings

Aug 20, 2020

AIKEN, SC – CAYLEE ANTONIA JENNINGS, 23, passed away suddenly Thursday, August 20, 2020 in Greenwood, SC.

Born in Arcadia, CA, Caylee grew up in Alta Loma, CA prior to moving to Aiken in 2013.  She worked as a caseworker at Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons and most recently Recovery Road Ministries.  Through her work and witness Caylee has...

Barbara Joeann Berry DeVeaux

Barbara Joeann Berry DeVeaux

Aug 19, 2020

AIKEN, SC – (BARBARA) JOEANN BERRY DeVEAUX, 83, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at NHC North Augusta SC.

     A native of Chicago, Barbara was a daughter of the late Dr. Joseph Alonzo and Ernestine Siggers Berry.  She grew up in Tuskegee AL and studied at Bates College in Maine and the University of Minnesota. She lived much of her...

Margery M. Davis

Margery M. Davis

Aug 19, 2020

AIKEN, SC - MARGERY M. DAVIS, 94, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Survivors include her four children, Susie Callis (Jeff), Aiken, Howard Vernon Davis, Augusta, Raymond Michael Davis, Jr., Wilmington, DE, Jeffrey Alan Davis, Newark, DE; two grandchildren, Abby Callis, Aiken and Travis Davis, Oldsmar, FL.

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE...

Evelyn Denning Ross

Evelyn Denning Ross

Aug 18, 2020

AIKEN, SC - EVELYN DENNING ROSS, 94, beloved wife of Harry Fay Ross, Jr., passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Anchor Health and Rehabilitation Center.

A native of Smethport, PA, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Paul Jerome and Emily Walden Denning.  She is the last of eight siblings.   She retired as senior account clerk for the Buffalo,...

Morgan Danielle Douthitt

Morgan Danielle Douthitt

Aug 18, 2020

Aiken – Miss Morgan Danielle Douthitt, 18, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020.

Many hearts are broken as Heaven has gained a special angel in the passing of Morgan Danielle Douthitt. Morgan was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and student at South Aiken High School. Her sweet, fun spirit will remain in our hearts forever. She had an infectious smile...

Barbara Jean Cherry

Barbara Jean Cherry

Aug 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC – BARBARA JEAN CHERRY, 85, beloved wife of 66 years of Dan Cherry, passed away, Monday, August 17, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Asheville, NC, Barbara was a daughter of the late Stephen R. Broyles and Agnes Marshall Lemley. She grew up in Asheville and moved to Aiken in 1957.  Barbara and Dan were...

Shirley Ann Govenettio

Shirley Ann Govenettio

Aug 16, 2020

AIKEN, SC – SHIRLEY ANN GOVENETTIO, 83, beloved wife of John L. Govenettio, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at her residence.

A native of Buffalo, NY, Shirley was the daughter of the late William and May Stump Osckasi.  She lived most of her life in the Hamburg, NY area and retired as a copywriter with A M & A’s...

AEC John R. Burckhalter, USN Ret.

AEC John R. Burckhalter, USN Ret.

Aug 16, 2020

AIKEN, SC – AEC JOHN R. BURCKHALTER, USN Ret., 81, beloved husband of Rose Ann Sangemino Burckhalter, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Aiken, John was a son of the late John F. and Eloise Johnson Burckhalter.  He graduated from Aiken High School and then joined the U.S. Navy...

Margie Lewis Morgan

Margie Lewis Morgan

Aug 14, 2020

MARGIE LEWIS MORGAN, 86, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at Anchor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Aiken.

A native of Appling, GA, Margie was a daughter of the late Gaz Sanders Lewis and Lillie Belle Young Lewis. She had lived in Aiken since the mid 1980's.

Survivors include two sons, The Rev. Dr. Roy L. Morgan (Angela) and Randy...