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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Timothy K. Arrell
Nov 5, 2023
TIMOTHY K. ARRELL, 61, passed away tragically Sunday morning, November 5, 2023 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Born in Worcester, MA, Timothy was a son of the late Henry and Effie Barnett Arrell. He grew up in Grafton, MAHe proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a truck driver for Quality Carriers and was a...
Daniel L. Becker
Nov 4, 2023
DANIEL LEE BECKER, 68, beloved husband of Kimberly J. Small Becker, passed away Saturday morning, November 4, 2023 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born and raised in Colfax, Washington. He was a graduate of Eastern Washington University and began his career in the nuclear field at Hanford in Richland, Washington in 1979. In 1991...
Robert Purdy Fishburne
Nov 3, 2023
ARLINGTON, VA - Dr. Robert Purdy Fishburne, 74, beloved husband of Katherine Sheetz “Kathy” Fishburne, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023.
Memorial services for Dr. Robert Purdy Fishburne, Jr, 74, of Arlington, Virginia, will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023, at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, Aiken, South Carolina. There will be a family graveside service at 11:00 A. M.
Born...
Kathryn Louise "Katy" Willadson
Nov 2, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Katy passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 2, 2023. She will be dearly missed.
Surviving family members left to cherish her memory include her beloved husband Max E. Willadson, daughter Tanya R. Lozano (Mike); her grandchildren Kathryn (her namesake), Michael and Heather; her bonus daughter Kimberly Franks (Michael); her grandchildren Abigail Turner, Thatcher and...
Sandra Davis "Sandy" Anthony
Nov 2, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Sandra Davis "Sandy" Anthony, a beloved member of the community, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the age of 80. She was born on December 12, 1942, in Hickory, North Carolina to her late parents, Bill and Pauline Short Davis. Sandy was a remarkable woman who lived a fulfilling life surrounded by family and friends.
She...
James Kessler McCormick
Oct 28, 2023
JAMES KESSLER McCORMICK, 86, husband of the late Ellen Rielly McCormick, passed away Friday, October 28, 2023 in Benton House of Aiken.
Plans will be announced.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Danny Arnold Drake
Oct 28, 2023
Aiken – Mr. Danny Arnold Drake, 70, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023.
Born in Pomona, CA, Danny was the son of the late Rev. Dan Arthur and Peggy Ruth Ramsey Drake. Danny traveled the country for several years with the Oakland Quartet. Southern gospel music was his passion. He had the privilege of filling in with the Dixie...
Donald Sheridan Gregory
Oct 27, 2023
Donald S. Gregory, 78, of Aiken, South Carolina passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2023.
Don was born on July 5, 1945, in Shipman, Illinois to (father) Jesse S. Gregory and (mother) Jessie Riley Gregory. The couple had 6 children, of which Don was the youngest and the only boy. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in...
Olga Torres Jordan
Oct 25, 2023
Olga Nilda Torres Jordan passed in her sleep from a life of 90-years to a heavenly reward on October 25, 2023. Olga was born in 1933 to José Leocadio Torres García and Carmen Torres Ortiz, in the village of Aguirre, Puerto Rico, and is one of five siblings. She is survived by her youngest brother Juan (Johnny) Torres, and...
Harriet Delaney
Oct 23, 2023
Harriet Delaney (83) was born January 14, 1940 and went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. She passed quietly in her sleep. She grew up in Wheeling, West Virginia, and fell in love with horses and riding at a young age. Her first horses were Saddlebreds and upon arriving...
Elmer Lee Wilhite, Jr.
Oct 23, 2023
In Loving Memory of Elmer Lee Wilhite, Jr., born July 29, 1944, and went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2023.
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Elmer Lee Wilhite, Jr., a follower of Jesus, loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and dear friend to many. He departed...
Peggy Floella Ivey Kitchings
Oct 23, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Peggy Floella Ivey Kitchings, 92, died peacefully at home Monday, October 23, 2023, in Aiken, SC.
Peggy was born May 5, 1931, in Graniteville, SC to the late Lee and Effie Ivey. She is predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Shirley Ivey, Jr.
Peggy is survived by her husband of 71 years, James Albert...
John Thomas Savelsberg, Jr.
Oct 22, 2023
On October 22, 2023, the world bid a heartfelt farewell to a truly remarkable soul, John Savelsberg. With immense courage and unwavering determination, John valiantly battled heart failure, showcasing his indomitable spirit until the very end.
Born on April 26, 1955, John's life was a tapestry of love, resilience, and a profound commitment to the things that...
Jo Ann Waters Goldberg
Oct 22, 2023
JACKSON, WY - Jo Ann Waters Goldberg passed away on October 22, 2023 in Jackson, Wyoming after a brief illness. Jo Ann was born of Dewey Philip Waters and Myrtis Kelley Waters on November 27, 1940 in Aiken, South Carolina. At death, she was accompanied by her beloved son, Brian Alan Goldberg, and daughter-in-law, Beth Toftum Goldberg of Jackson, Wyoming.
...
John Jones Martin, Jr.
Oct 21, 2023
John Jones Martin Jr. of Aiken, South Carolina, entered eternal rest on October 21, 2023, at the age of 76.
He was the beloved husband of the late Bunita Modling Martin. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Lois Martin of Buford, Georgia. He was the father of Windy (Mark) Schweder of Aiken, South Carolina, and Melanie...
Jean Anne Cousins
Oct 21, 2023
Jean Anderson “Anne” Cousins, 79, of Aiken, South Carolina, and formerly of Penn Yan, New York passed away with family by her side on October 21, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Aiken on Saturday November 11 at 10:00. Private inurnment will be in the church’s columbarium.
Anne was born in Camden,...
Frank J. Schibik, Jr.
Oct 20, 2023
Frank Joseph Schibik, Jr. born June 30, 1936 in Pittsburg, PA, entered eternal rest on Friday, October 20, 2023. He was the son of the late Frank Joseph Schibik, Sr. and Laura Clauentzer Schibik. He retired with 22 years of service with the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps. He served in the Vietnam and the...
Herbert Heath
Oct 17, 2023
Aiken - Mr. Herbert Heath, 63, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
Herbert is survived by his two sons, Herbert Heath, Jr., and Bobby Heath; and his many friends at Tri-Development of Aiken County.
Visiting hours for friends and family will be from 2:00 PM-6:00 PM, Saturday, October 21, 2023, at SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC
Jean M. Avenius
Oct 16, 2023
With great sadness we announce that Jean Marie Avenius passed away on October 16, 2023. A visitation will be held from 2 - 4 pm on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home (715 E. Pine Log Rd.) in Aiken.
Jean was born in St. Clair, PA on August 11, 1933 to Peter and Helen (Salm)...
Ellen Marie Thomas
Oct 16, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Ellen Marie Thomas, 41, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023. She was at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Augusta, GA, Ellen was the daughter of Paul and Joyce Marie Angeley. She will be most remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Caring for her children and grandchildren is what gave her the most joy...
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Timothy K. Arrell
Nov 5, 2023
TIMOTHY K. ARRELL, 61, passed away tragically Sunday morning, November 5, 2023 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Born in Worcester, MA, Timothy was a son of the late Henry and Effie Barnett Arrell. He grew up in Grafton, MAHe proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a truck driver for Quality Carriers and was a...
Daniel L. Becker
Nov 4, 2023
DANIEL LEE BECKER, 68, beloved husband of Kimberly J. Small Becker, passed away Saturday morning, November 4, 2023 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born and raised in Colfax, Washington. He was a graduate of Eastern Washington University and began his career in the nuclear field at Hanford in Richland, Washington in 1979. In 1991...
Robert Purdy Fishburne
Nov 3, 2023
ARLINGTON, VA - Dr. Robert Purdy Fishburne, 74, beloved husband of Katherine Sheetz “Kathy” Fishburne, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023.
Memorial services for Dr. Robert Purdy Fishburne, Jr, 74, of Arlington, Virginia, will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023, at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, Aiken, South Carolina. There will be a family graveside service at 11:00 A. M.
Born...
Kathryn Louise "Katy" Willadson
Nov 2, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Katy passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 2, 2023. She will be dearly missed.
Surviving family members left to cherish her memory include her beloved husband Max E. Willadson, daughter Tanya R. Lozano (Mike); her grandchildren Kathryn (her namesake), Michael and Heather; her bonus daughter Kimberly Franks (Michael); her grandchildren Abigail Turner, Thatcher and...
Sandra Davis "Sandy" Anthony
Nov 2, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Sandra Davis "Sandy" Anthony, a beloved member of the community, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the age of 80. She was born on December 12, 1942, in Hickory, North Carolina to her late parents, Bill and Pauline Short Davis. Sandy was a remarkable woman who lived a fulfilling life surrounded by family and friends.
She...
James Kessler McCormick
Oct 28, 2023
JAMES KESSLER McCORMICK, 86, husband of the late Ellen Rielly McCormick, passed away Friday, October 28, 2023 in Benton House of Aiken.
Plans will be announced.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Danny Arnold Drake
Oct 28, 2023
Aiken – Mr. Danny Arnold Drake, 70, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023.
Born in Pomona, CA, Danny was the son of the late Rev. Dan Arthur and Peggy Ruth Ramsey Drake. Danny traveled the country for several years with the Oakland Quartet. Southern gospel music was his passion. He had the privilege of filling in with the Dixie...
Donald Sheridan Gregory
Oct 27, 2023
Donald S. Gregory, 78, of Aiken, South Carolina passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2023.
Don was born on July 5, 1945, in Shipman, Illinois to (father) Jesse S. Gregory and (mother) Jessie Riley Gregory. The couple had 6 children, of which Don was the youngest and the only boy. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in...
Olga Torres Jordan
Oct 25, 2023
Olga Nilda Torres Jordan passed in her sleep from a life of 90-years to a heavenly reward on October 25, 2023. Olga was born in 1933 to José Leocadio Torres García and Carmen Torres Ortiz, in the village of Aguirre, Puerto Rico, and is one of five siblings. She is survived by her youngest brother Juan (Johnny) Torres, and...
Harriet Delaney
Oct 23, 2023
Harriet Delaney (83) was born January 14, 1940 and went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. She passed quietly in her sleep. She grew up in Wheeling, West Virginia, and fell in love with horses and riding at a young age. Her first horses were Saddlebreds and upon arriving...
Elmer Lee Wilhite, Jr.
Oct 23, 2023
In Loving Memory of Elmer Lee Wilhite, Jr., born July 29, 1944, and went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2023.
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Elmer Lee Wilhite, Jr., a follower of Jesus, loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and dear friend to many. He departed...
Peggy Floella Ivey Kitchings
Oct 23, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Peggy Floella Ivey Kitchings, 92, died peacefully at home Monday, October 23, 2023, in Aiken, SC.
Peggy was born May 5, 1931, in Graniteville, SC to the late Lee and Effie Ivey. She is predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Shirley Ivey, Jr.
Peggy is survived by her husband of 71 years, James Albert...
John Thomas Savelsberg, Jr.
Oct 22, 2023
On October 22, 2023, the world bid a heartfelt farewell to a truly remarkable soul, John Savelsberg. With immense courage and unwavering determination, John valiantly battled heart failure, showcasing his indomitable spirit until the very end.
Born on April 26, 1955, John's life was a tapestry of love, resilience, and a profound commitment to the things that...
Jo Ann Waters Goldberg
Oct 22, 2023
JACKSON, WY - Jo Ann Waters Goldberg passed away on October 22, 2023 in Jackson, Wyoming after a brief illness. Jo Ann was born of Dewey Philip Waters and Myrtis Kelley Waters on November 27, 1940 in Aiken, South Carolina. At death, she was accompanied by her beloved son, Brian Alan Goldberg, and daughter-in-law, Beth Toftum Goldberg of Jackson, Wyoming.
...
John Jones Martin, Jr.
Oct 21, 2023
John Jones Martin Jr. of Aiken, South Carolina, entered eternal rest on October 21, 2023, at the age of 76.
He was the beloved husband of the late Bunita Modling Martin. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Lois Martin of Buford, Georgia. He was the father of Windy (Mark) Schweder of Aiken, South Carolina, and Melanie...
Jean Anne Cousins
Oct 21, 2023
Jean Anderson “Anne” Cousins, 79, of Aiken, South Carolina, and formerly of Penn Yan, New York passed away with family by her side on October 21, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Aiken on Saturday November 11 at 10:00. Private inurnment will be in the church’s columbarium.
Anne was born in Camden,...
Frank J. Schibik, Jr.
Oct 20, 2023
Frank Joseph Schibik, Jr. born June 30, 1936 in Pittsburg, PA, entered eternal rest on Friday, October 20, 2023. He was the son of the late Frank Joseph Schibik, Sr. and Laura Clauentzer Schibik. He retired with 22 years of service with the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps. He served in the Vietnam and the...
Herbert Heath
Oct 17, 2023
Aiken - Mr. Herbert Heath, 63, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
Herbert is survived by his two sons, Herbert Heath, Jr., and Bobby Heath; and his many friends at Tri-Development of Aiken County.
Visiting hours for friends and family will be from 2:00 PM-6:00 PM, Saturday, October 21, 2023, at SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC
Jean M. Avenius
Oct 16, 2023
With great sadness we announce that Jean Marie Avenius passed away on October 16, 2023. A visitation will be held from 2 - 4 pm on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home (715 E. Pine Log Rd.) in Aiken.
Jean was born in St. Clair, PA on August 11, 1933 to Peter and Helen (Salm)...
Ellen Marie Thomas
Oct 16, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Ellen Marie Thomas, 41, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023. She was at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Augusta, GA, Ellen was the daughter of Paul and Joyce Marie Angeley. She will be most remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Caring for her children and grandchildren is what gave her the most joy...
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