Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Ronald Dean "Bob" Sharpe

Ronald Dean "Bob" Sharpe

Oct 2, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Ronald Dean "Bob" Sharpe, 84, beloved husband of Lynda Lewis Sharpe, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, October 7, 2019 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel on Hayne Ave., with the Rev. Danny Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends...

Claudia Ann Jenkins

Claudia Ann Jenkins

Oct 1, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Claudia Ann Jenkins, 75 passed away Tuesday October 1, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with The Rev. Cathy Cole officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

Born in Baltimore, MD Claudia was the oldest daughter of the late John and Margaret...

George W. Wise

George W. Wise

Oct 1, 2019

AIKEN, SC – GEORGE W. WISE, SR., 91, beloved husband of Sallie Rankin Wise, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019.

     A native of Lyons, GA, George was a son of the late Pete and Lola Tappan Wise.  He lived in Aiken since the 1960’s and formerly trained and cared for harness horses at the old Aiken Mile Track.  He retired...

Eula Maxine Richardson

Eula Maxine Richardson

Sep 30, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Eula Maxine Stewart Richardson, 93, widow of the late Rev. Marvin E. Richardson, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019.

Eula was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 75 years, Marvin Richardson, her parents Benton and Verdie Stewart, her sister Una Duckworth, and her brother, Kenneth Stewart.

She is survived by a son, Alan Richardson...

Judith Ann Hogan

Judith Ann Hogan

Sep 29, 2019

Judith Ann Hogan died on 29 September 2019 following her husband, Col Charles E. Hogan, Sr.,four and a half years after his death on the anniversary of their marriage. She is preceded intoHeaven by her husband, her mother, Thelma Nunnally; father, 1Lt Edgar Green; step-father B.L.Nunnally, step-brother, Lowell and step-sister Nancy.

She is survived by daughter Elizabeth A. Ferguson M.D.,...

Antoine Nicolas Cordahi

Antoine Nicolas Cordahi

Sep 25, 2019

AIKEN - After more than fifty years of marriage, Ruth Holmes Cordahi (March 5, 1933 – July 2, 2018) and Antoine Nicolas Cordahi (March 2, 1932 – September 25, 2019) Rest in Peace. Though they met while teaching half-way around the world, it was Aiken where they rooted their last, forty years. Ruth was born from Scandinavian parents in Minnesota,...

John Martin Kinney

John Martin Kinney

Sep 23, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. John Martin Kinney, 59, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019.

He was born at Kenwood Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY on November 12, 1959. He spent his childhood in Cedarburg, WI, and attended high school at Indian Hill in Cincinnati, OH. John graduated from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC where he was a member of Tau...

Robert E. “Bob” Kosky

Robert E. “Bob” Kosky

Sep 22, 2019

AIKEN, SC – ROBERT E. KOSKY, 83, beloved husband of Mary Walker Kosky, died Sunday, September 22, 2019 surrounded by his family.

     A native of New York City, Bob was a son of the late Frank Xavier and Louise Lederer Kosky and brother of the late Frank Michael Kosky.  He graduated with a BS of Metallurgical Engineering from Rensselaer...

Florence Lewis Hall

Florence Lewis Hall

Sep 22, 2019

AIKEN- Mrs. Florence Lewis Hall, 90, of Aiken, beloved widow of the late Lewis C. Hall, passed away surrounded by her loving family on the evening of Sunday, September 22, 2019.

Born in Millen, GA she was a daughter of the late Robert L. and Allie Burke Lewis. She always enjoyed working in her yard, and after her husband Lewis...

Billy E. Leopard

Billy E. Leopard

Sep 21, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Bill E. Leopard of Aiken, SC went to his heavenly home on September 21st, 2019. Bill was predeceased by his parents David and Cleo (Dehart) Leopard, his beloved wife, Elizabeth Jane (Liz), his daughter Jean Marie Leopard and his siblings Catherine Humphries, Evelyn Lever, David Leopard Jr., John Leopard and Fay Bouknight. Bill is survived by his...

David E. Burkhalter

David E. Burkhalter

Sep 17, 2019

 AIKEN, SC - David E. Burkhalter died on September 17, 2019, due to complications from squamous cell cancer.  A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019, 11:00 am, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2724 Whiskey Rd., Aiken, SC. 

     David was the son of Willie and Marie Dockins Burkhalter of Bath, SC.  He was a...

Charles Elliott Gullette

Charles Elliott Gullette

Sep 17, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Charles Elliott Gullette passed away on September 17, 2019 at the age of 70. He was born to the late Thomas and the late Patricia Gullette on January 17, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI.

Charles proudly served in the United State Navy serving on the USS Cascade, The Nathaniel Greene and the USS Paul. After serving for six...

Michael James Penn

Michael James Penn

Sep 16, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Michael James Penn, 58, beloved husband of Sandra Lloyd Penn, passed away suddenly Monday, September 16, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Ballard Durand Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2 Maple Ave., White Plains, NY 10601. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...

Tracy Elizabeth Wilson

Tracy Elizabeth Wilson

Sep 16, 2019

AIKEN, SC – TRACY ELIZABETH WILSON, 48, died after a sudden illness, Monday, September 16, 2019 in Rexburg, ID.

Born on Torrejón Air Base in Madrid Spain, Tracy was a daughter of David Alton and Cora Ann Richardson Wilson.  She graduated from South Aiken High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in Saudi Arabia. 

Tracy...

James Walter Adams, Jr.

James Walter Adams, Jr.

Sep 12, 2019

Aiken – Mr. James Walter Adams, Jr., 84, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019.

Mr. Adams was born in Washington, DC, a son of the late James W. and Margaret Brand Adams.  He had been a resident of the Aiken area since 2005 and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.  Mr. Adams was an attorney with memberships in...

Robert Earl Lawson

Robert Earl Lawson

Sep 12, 2019

Aiken - On September 12, 2019, Bob died the way he lived, adored by family and friends at his home of 56 years in Aiken, South Carolina. He was born December 23rd, 1928 in Birmingham, Alabama to Ruby and Edgar Lawson. Then spent much of his childhood in Florence, Alabama where he met his next door neighbor, and the love...

James Oliver Owens

James Oliver Owens

Sep 11, 2019

Maggie Valley, NC – Mr. James Oliver Owens, 85, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019, in Tifton, GA.

Mr. Owens was born January 5, 1934 in Barnwell, SC, son of the late James and Ida Weathersbee Owens.  He served in the United States Army, was a member of Christian Heritage Church, Graniteville, and the Horse Creek Masonic Lodge #174.

Survivors...

Ted Drayton Scott, Jr.

Ted Drayton Scott, Jr.

Sep 9, 2019

AIKEN, SC – TED DRAYTON SCOTT, JR., 71, husband of the late Gail L. Scott, died Monday, September 9, 2019 at Pruitt Health, North Augusta following an extended illness.

     A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Ted was a son of the late Ted Drayton and Mildred Campbell Scott, Sr.  He graduated from Aiken High School, Class of ’66,...

Barry Nicholson Buchanan

Barry Nicholson Buchanan

Sep 8, 2019

Aiken - Mr. Barry Nicholson Buchanan, 65, loving husband of Brenda Franklin Buchanan, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church, Aiken with the Rev. Dr. Brian Coulter and the Rev. Holly Shoaf-O’Kula officiating. Interment will follow in Historic Bethany Cemetery. The family will receive friends at...

Shelley Susan Anderson

Shelley Susan Anderson

Sep 7, 2019

Aiken – The Reverend Shelley Susan (Springer) Anderson, 71, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 7, 2019.

Shelley was born in Superior, WI, a daughter of the late William R. Springer and Marjorie H. Springer.  She had made Aiken, SC her home since 2010. In addition to being a loving wife, mother and grandmother, she enjoyed careers...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Ronald Dean "Bob" Sharpe

Ronald Dean "Bob" Sharpe

Oct 2, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Ronald Dean "Bob" Sharpe, 84, beloved husband of Lynda Lewis Sharpe, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, October 7, 2019 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel on Hayne Ave., with the Rev. Danny Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends...

Claudia Ann Jenkins

Claudia Ann Jenkins

Oct 1, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Claudia Ann Jenkins, 75 passed away Tuesday October 1, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with The Rev. Cathy Cole officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

Born in Baltimore, MD Claudia was the oldest daughter of the late John and Margaret...

George W. Wise

George W. Wise

Oct 1, 2019

AIKEN, SC – GEORGE W. WISE, SR., 91, beloved husband of Sallie Rankin Wise, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019.

     A native of Lyons, GA, George was a son of the late Pete and Lola Tappan Wise.  He lived in Aiken since the 1960’s and formerly trained and cared for harness horses at the old Aiken Mile Track.  He retired...

Eula Maxine Richardson

Eula Maxine Richardson

Sep 30, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Eula Maxine Stewart Richardson, 93, widow of the late Rev. Marvin E. Richardson, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019.

Eula was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 75 years, Marvin Richardson, her parents Benton and Verdie Stewart, her sister Una Duckworth, and her brother, Kenneth Stewart.

She is survived by a son, Alan Richardson...

Judith Ann Hogan

Judith Ann Hogan

Sep 29, 2019

Judith Ann Hogan died on 29 September 2019 following her husband, Col Charles E. Hogan, Sr.,four and a half years after his death on the anniversary of their marriage. She is preceded intoHeaven by her husband, her mother, Thelma Nunnally; father, 1Lt Edgar Green; step-father B.L.Nunnally, step-brother, Lowell and step-sister Nancy.

She is survived by daughter Elizabeth A. Ferguson M.D.,...

Antoine Nicolas Cordahi

Antoine Nicolas Cordahi

Sep 25, 2019

AIKEN - After more than fifty years of marriage, Ruth Holmes Cordahi (March 5, 1933 – July 2, 2018) and Antoine Nicolas Cordahi (March 2, 1932 – September 25, 2019) Rest in Peace. Though they met while teaching half-way around the world, it was Aiken where they rooted their last, forty years. Ruth was born from Scandinavian parents in Minnesota,...

John Martin Kinney

John Martin Kinney

Sep 23, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. John Martin Kinney, 59, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019.

He was born at Kenwood Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY on November 12, 1959. He spent his childhood in Cedarburg, WI, and attended high school at Indian Hill in Cincinnati, OH. John graduated from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC where he was a member of Tau...

Robert E. “Bob” Kosky

Robert E. “Bob” Kosky

Sep 22, 2019

AIKEN, SC – ROBERT E. KOSKY, 83, beloved husband of Mary Walker Kosky, died Sunday, September 22, 2019 surrounded by his family.

     A native of New York City, Bob was a son of the late Frank Xavier and Louise Lederer Kosky and brother of the late Frank Michael Kosky.  He graduated with a BS of Metallurgical Engineering from Rensselaer...

Florence Lewis Hall

Florence Lewis Hall

Sep 22, 2019

AIKEN- Mrs. Florence Lewis Hall, 90, of Aiken, beloved widow of the late Lewis C. Hall, passed away surrounded by her loving family on the evening of Sunday, September 22, 2019.

Born in Millen, GA she was a daughter of the late Robert L. and Allie Burke Lewis. She always enjoyed working in her yard, and after her husband Lewis...

Billy E. Leopard

Billy E. Leopard

Sep 21, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Bill E. Leopard of Aiken, SC went to his heavenly home on September 21st, 2019. Bill was predeceased by his parents David and Cleo (Dehart) Leopard, his beloved wife, Elizabeth Jane (Liz), his daughter Jean Marie Leopard and his siblings Catherine Humphries, Evelyn Lever, David Leopard Jr., John Leopard and Fay Bouknight. Bill is survived by his...

David E. Burkhalter

David E. Burkhalter

Sep 17, 2019

 AIKEN, SC - David E. Burkhalter died on September 17, 2019, due to complications from squamous cell cancer.  A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019, 11:00 am, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2724 Whiskey Rd., Aiken, SC. 

     David was the son of Willie and Marie Dockins Burkhalter of Bath, SC.  He was a...

Charles Elliott Gullette

Charles Elliott Gullette

Sep 17, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Charles Elliott Gullette passed away on September 17, 2019 at the age of 70. He was born to the late Thomas and the late Patricia Gullette on January 17, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI.

Charles proudly served in the United State Navy serving on the USS Cascade, The Nathaniel Greene and the USS Paul. After serving for six...

Michael James Penn

Michael James Penn

Sep 16, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Michael James Penn, 58, beloved husband of Sandra Lloyd Penn, passed away suddenly Monday, September 16, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Ballard Durand Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2 Maple Ave., White Plains, NY 10601. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...

Tracy Elizabeth Wilson

Tracy Elizabeth Wilson

Sep 16, 2019

AIKEN, SC – TRACY ELIZABETH WILSON, 48, died after a sudden illness, Monday, September 16, 2019 in Rexburg, ID.

Born on Torrejón Air Base in Madrid Spain, Tracy was a daughter of David Alton and Cora Ann Richardson Wilson.  She graduated from South Aiken High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in Saudi Arabia. 

Tracy...

James Walter Adams, Jr.

James Walter Adams, Jr.

Sep 12, 2019

Aiken – Mr. James Walter Adams, Jr., 84, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019.

Mr. Adams was born in Washington, DC, a son of the late James W. and Margaret Brand Adams.  He had been a resident of the Aiken area since 2005 and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.  Mr. Adams was an attorney with memberships in...

Robert Earl Lawson

Robert Earl Lawson

Sep 12, 2019

Aiken - On September 12, 2019, Bob died the way he lived, adored by family and friends at his home of 56 years in Aiken, South Carolina. He was born December 23rd, 1928 in Birmingham, Alabama to Ruby and Edgar Lawson. Then spent much of his childhood in Florence, Alabama where he met his next door neighbor, and the love...

James Oliver Owens

James Oliver Owens

Sep 11, 2019

Maggie Valley, NC – Mr. James Oliver Owens, 85, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019, in Tifton, GA.

Mr. Owens was born January 5, 1934 in Barnwell, SC, son of the late James and Ida Weathersbee Owens.  He served in the United States Army, was a member of Christian Heritage Church, Graniteville, and the Horse Creek Masonic Lodge #174.

Survivors...

Ted Drayton Scott, Jr.

Ted Drayton Scott, Jr.

Sep 9, 2019

AIKEN, SC – TED DRAYTON SCOTT, JR., 71, husband of the late Gail L. Scott, died Monday, September 9, 2019 at Pruitt Health, North Augusta following an extended illness.

     A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Ted was a son of the late Ted Drayton and Mildred Campbell Scott, Sr.  He graduated from Aiken High School, Class of ’66,...

Barry Nicholson Buchanan

Barry Nicholson Buchanan

Sep 8, 2019

Aiken - Mr. Barry Nicholson Buchanan, 65, loving husband of Brenda Franklin Buchanan, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church, Aiken with the Rev. Dr. Brian Coulter and the Rev. Holly Shoaf-O’Kula officiating. Interment will follow in Historic Bethany Cemetery. The family will receive friends at...

Shelley Susan Anderson

Shelley Susan Anderson

Sep 7, 2019

Aiken – The Reverend Shelley Susan (Springer) Anderson, 71, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 7, 2019.

Shelley was born in Superior, WI, a daughter of the late William R. Springer and Marjorie H. Springer.  She had made Aiken, SC her home since 2010. In addition to being a loving wife, mother and grandmother, she enjoyed careers...