Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Chris Martin Proveaux

Chris Martin Proveaux

May 6, 2021

Chris Martin Proveaux, RN, CNHP, MH, ND, HN-BC, age 71, entered Hospice care April 2020 and, with wife by his side, went home to be with The Lord on May 6th, 2021.

     Chris was born in Bamberg, SC on October 22, 1949. He has resided in Wagener, SC, with his loving wife, from 1999 until the time of his...

Patrick Clement Rogers, Sr.

Patrick Clement Rogers, Sr.

May 3, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Patrick Clements Rogers Sr., 77, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2021. Clement was born on July 26, 1943 to Walter and Lexie Rogers in Aiken, SC. After graduating from Aiken High School in 1961, he went on to attend Campbell University and served in the Army National Guard. In 1966, he married Claire Day (Padgett)...

Thomas M. Murphy

Thomas M. Murphy

Apr 30, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Thomas M. Murphy, 82, passed away on April 30, at his home in Aiken, SC. He was born in Chicago, and grew up in Waukegan, IL. He attended Campion Jesuit High School and graduated from Waukegan Township High School.

After serving in the Marines, Tom managed his family’s mobile home park in Park City, IL. He was...

William John Bowen, Jr.

William John Bowen, Jr.

Apr 26, 2021

AIKEN, SC - William John “Bill” Bowen, Jr., 73, beloved husband of Anne Forbes Bowen, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 just hours from his 74th birthday.

Born in Cambridge, MA, Bill was a son of the late William John and Mary Mackenzie Bowen.  He grew up in Lexington, MA, attended Lexington High School and graduated from Boston College with...

Laurence Joseph Lynd

Laurence Joseph Lynd

Apr 25, 2021

WINDSOR, SC – LAURENCE J. “LARRY” LYND. 77, beloved husband of Deborah Roberts Lynd, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his residence in South Carolina.

A native of Rochester, NY, Larry was a son of the late Leo P. and Florence Scheid Lynd.  He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.  He was employed by Xerox Corporation in...

Duane Beck

Duane Beck

Apr 22, 2021

TRENTON, SC - Louie Duane Beck “Duane,” age 65 of Trenton danced through heaven’s open gate, Thursday, April 22, 2021.

     Duane was a life-long community member, business owner, and friend to many. As a third-generation well driller, he gave water to the thirsty – in practice and in spirit. Duane was a long-serving board member of the South Carolina...

Michael Thomas Yancey

Michael Thomas Yancey

Apr 17, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MICHAEL THOMAS YANCEY, 59, beloved husband of Denise Dodd Yancey, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at his residence.

     Born in Richmond, VA, Michael was a son of the late Whitelaw Reed Yancey, Jr, and Barbara Childress Yancey.  He grew up in Dunedin, FL where he and his family were very active in the car racing...

Linda Dianne Endler

Linda Dianne Endler

Apr 14, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Linda D. Endler, 73, loving wife for 49 years of Alfred F. Endler, Jr (Rick), went to be with her Lord and Savior on 14 April 2021.

     Linda grew up in Warner Robins, GA.  In high school, Linda was a three-time All-State basketball standout, winning the GA State Championship her senior year.  Linda’s family also hosted...

Emery Lee Whitlock

Emery Lee Whitlock

Apr 14, 2021

WHEATFIELD, NY - Emery Lee Whitlock, a resident of Wheatfield, NY, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Emery was 83 years old. Mr. Whitlock was born in Aiken, SC on July 7, 1937, to the late Daniel and Annie Whitlock. On September 2, 1961, he married his wife of 59 years, Alice...

Howard K. Baxter III

Howard K. Baxter III

Apr 13, 2021

AIKEN, SC – HOWARD K. BAXTER III, 60, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

      A native of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Howard was a son of the late Howard K. and Thelma Britton Baxter, Jr.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and had lived in Aiken since 1992.  He was a retired truck driver.

     Survivors...

Sandra DeWitt Jackson

Sandra DeWitt Jackson

Apr 12, 2021

Aiken – Mrs. Sandra DeWitt Jackson, 74, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Sandra was born in Orangeburg, SC, a daughter of the late John Bertrum DeWitt and Verita Sandifer DeWitt.  She moved to Aiken in 1957. She was a graduate of Aiken High School class of 1965.  After high  school she moved to Columbia, SC...

Jeremy Lee Golding

Jeremy Lee Golding

Apr 11, 2021

AIKEN, SC – JEREMY LEE GOLDING, 40, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his residence.

A lifelong resident of Aiken, Jeremy graduated from South Aiken High School in 1998.  He loved animals.

Survivors include his parents, Ronnie and Ruth Golding; his brother, Stewart Golding (Jenny); twin brother, Michael Golding (April), all of Aiken.  He was preceded in death by...

Dorothy Brown Crawford

Dorothy Brown Crawford

Apr 10, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Dorothy Brown “Dot” Crawford, 90, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Henry Crawford. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Shellhouse Funeral Home with The Rev. Dr. Henry L. Chennault officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Private interment will...

Dale D. Hughes

Dale D. Hughes

Apr 10, 2021

DALE D. HUGHES, 96, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his residence.

Plans will be announced by SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Ruth Elaine Schuon

Ruth Elaine Schuon

Apr 10, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Ruth Elaine Schuon, 98, formerly of Allentown, PA, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Nancy Jarvis, in Aiken, SC on Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband James, with whom she shared 73 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, PA on April 22, 1922, she was the daughter...

Robert Jerome Green

Robert Jerome Green

Apr 9, 2021

MSGT ROBERT JEROME “JERRY” GREEN, USA Ret., 73, beloved husband of Beverly Batton Green, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.

     Born in Bennettsville, SC, Jerry was a son of the late Silas Allen Green and Lorene Shiver Green.  He grew up in the Quitman, GA area.  He was a veteran of the...

Margie Dugger McGuire

Margie Dugger McGuire

Apr 8, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARGIE DUGGER McGUIRE, widow of Reed W. McGuire, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at her residence.

A native of Butler, TN, Margie was a daughter of the late Breamer and Polly Dugger.  She lived in Aiken since 1951 and retired from Thermodisc.  She was a longtime member of Millbrook Baptist Church

     Survivors include her daughter,...

James Julius Noyes

James Julius Noyes

Apr 8, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. James Julius Noyes, 92, beloved husband of Marguerite Noyes, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Evelyn Zavala Perre

Evelyn Zavala Perre

Apr 7, 2021

Aiken Mrs. Evelyn Zavala Perre, 95, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

Mrs. Perre was born July 1, 1925, in Dallas, TX, a daughter of the late Pedro C. Zavala and Mary Cardenas Zavala Ramos.  A former teacher, she had been a resident of Aiken since 1992.  She was a member of Wild Outrageous Women, the Aiken Hospital Auxiliary, and...

Ellis Ray Reynolds, Sr.

Ellis Ray Reynolds, Sr.

Mar 29, 2021

AIKEN, SC – ELLIS RAY “POLAK” REYNOLDS, SR., 76, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at his residence.

     A native of Aiken, SC, Ellis was a son of the late Pearlie and Isabella Alma McKay Reynolds.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army and Marine Corps.  He retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass.  Ellis was a history...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Chris Martin Proveaux

Chris Martin Proveaux

May 6, 2021

Chris Martin Proveaux, RN, CNHP, MH, ND, HN-BC, age 71, entered Hospice care April 2020 and, with wife by his side, went home to be with The Lord on May 6th, 2021.

     Chris was born in Bamberg, SC on October 22, 1949. He has resided in Wagener, SC, with his loving wife, from 1999 until the time of his...

Patrick Clement Rogers, Sr.

Patrick Clement Rogers, Sr.

May 3, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Patrick Clements Rogers Sr., 77, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2021. Clement was born on July 26, 1943 to Walter and Lexie Rogers in Aiken, SC. After graduating from Aiken High School in 1961, he went on to attend Campbell University and served in the Army National Guard. In 1966, he married Claire Day (Padgett)...

Thomas M. Murphy

Thomas M. Murphy

Apr 30, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Thomas M. Murphy, 82, passed away on April 30, at his home in Aiken, SC. He was born in Chicago, and grew up in Waukegan, IL. He attended Campion Jesuit High School and graduated from Waukegan Township High School.

After serving in the Marines, Tom managed his family’s mobile home park in Park City, IL. He was...

William John Bowen, Jr.

William John Bowen, Jr.

Apr 26, 2021

AIKEN, SC - William John “Bill” Bowen, Jr., 73, beloved husband of Anne Forbes Bowen, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 just hours from his 74th birthday.

Born in Cambridge, MA, Bill was a son of the late William John and Mary Mackenzie Bowen.  He grew up in Lexington, MA, attended Lexington High School and graduated from Boston College with...

Laurence Joseph Lynd

Laurence Joseph Lynd

Apr 25, 2021

WINDSOR, SC – LAURENCE J. “LARRY” LYND. 77, beloved husband of Deborah Roberts Lynd, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his residence in South Carolina.

A native of Rochester, NY, Larry was a son of the late Leo P. and Florence Scheid Lynd.  He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.  He was employed by Xerox Corporation in...

Duane Beck

Duane Beck

Apr 22, 2021

TRENTON, SC - Louie Duane Beck “Duane,” age 65 of Trenton danced through heaven’s open gate, Thursday, April 22, 2021.

     Duane was a life-long community member, business owner, and friend to many. As a third-generation well driller, he gave water to the thirsty – in practice and in spirit. Duane was a long-serving board member of the South Carolina...

Michael Thomas Yancey

Michael Thomas Yancey

Apr 17, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MICHAEL THOMAS YANCEY, 59, beloved husband of Denise Dodd Yancey, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at his residence.

     Born in Richmond, VA, Michael was a son of the late Whitelaw Reed Yancey, Jr, and Barbara Childress Yancey.  He grew up in Dunedin, FL where he and his family were very active in the car racing...

Linda Dianne Endler

Linda Dianne Endler

Apr 14, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Linda D. Endler, 73, loving wife for 49 years of Alfred F. Endler, Jr (Rick), went to be with her Lord and Savior on 14 April 2021.

     Linda grew up in Warner Robins, GA.  In high school, Linda was a three-time All-State basketball standout, winning the GA State Championship her senior year.  Linda’s family also hosted...

Emery Lee Whitlock

Emery Lee Whitlock

Apr 14, 2021

WHEATFIELD, NY - Emery Lee Whitlock, a resident of Wheatfield, NY, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Emery was 83 years old. Mr. Whitlock was born in Aiken, SC on July 7, 1937, to the late Daniel and Annie Whitlock. On September 2, 1961, he married his wife of 59 years, Alice...

Howard K. Baxter III

Howard K. Baxter III

Apr 13, 2021

AIKEN, SC – HOWARD K. BAXTER III, 60, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

      A native of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Howard was a son of the late Howard K. and Thelma Britton Baxter, Jr.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and had lived in Aiken since 1992.  He was a retired truck driver.

     Survivors...

Sandra DeWitt Jackson

Sandra DeWitt Jackson

Apr 12, 2021

Aiken – Mrs. Sandra DeWitt Jackson, 74, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Sandra was born in Orangeburg, SC, a daughter of the late John Bertrum DeWitt and Verita Sandifer DeWitt.  She moved to Aiken in 1957. She was a graduate of Aiken High School class of 1965.  After high  school she moved to Columbia, SC...

Jeremy Lee Golding

Jeremy Lee Golding

Apr 11, 2021

AIKEN, SC – JEREMY LEE GOLDING, 40, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his residence.

A lifelong resident of Aiken, Jeremy graduated from South Aiken High School in 1998.  He loved animals.

Survivors include his parents, Ronnie and Ruth Golding; his brother, Stewart Golding (Jenny); twin brother, Michael Golding (April), all of Aiken.  He was preceded in death by...

Dorothy Brown Crawford

Dorothy Brown Crawford

Apr 10, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Dorothy Brown “Dot” Crawford, 90, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Henry Crawford. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Shellhouse Funeral Home with The Rev. Dr. Henry L. Chennault officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Private interment will...

Dale D. Hughes

Dale D. Hughes

Apr 10, 2021

DALE D. HUGHES, 96, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his residence.

Plans will be announced by SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Ruth Elaine Schuon

Ruth Elaine Schuon

Apr 10, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Ruth Elaine Schuon, 98, formerly of Allentown, PA, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Nancy Jarvis, in Aiken, SC on Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband James, with whom she shared 73 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, PA on April 22, 1922, she was the daughter...

Robert Jerome Green

Robert Jerome Green

Apr 9, 2021

MSGT ROBERT JEROME “JERRY” GREEN, USA Ret., 73, beloved husband of Beverly Batton Green, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.

     Born in Bennettsville, SC, Jerry was a son of the late Silas Allen Green and Lorene Shiver Green.  He grew up in the Quitman, GA area.  He was a veteran of the...

Margie Dugger McGuire

Margie Dugger McGuire

Apr 8, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARGIE DUGGER McGUIRE, widow of Reed W. McGuire, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at her residence.

A native of Butler, TN, Margie was a daughter of the late Breamer and Polly Dugger.  She lived in Aiken since 1951 and retired from Thermodisc.  She was a longtime member of Millbrook Baptist Church

     Survivors include her daughter,...

James Julius Noyes

James Julius Noyes

Apr 8, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. James Julius Noyes, 92, beloved husband of Marguerite Noyes, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Evelyn Zavala Perre

Evelyn Zavala Perre

Apr 7, 2021

Aiken Mrs. Evelyn Zavala Perre, 95, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

Mrs. Perre was born July 1, 1925, in Dallas, TX, a daughter of the late Pedro C. Zavala and Mary Cardenas Zavala Ramos.  A former teacher, she had been a resident of Aiken since 1992.  She was a member of Wild Outrageous Women, the Aiken Hospital Auxiliary, and...

Ellis Ray Reynolds, Sr.

Ellis Ray Reynolds, Sr.

Mar 29, 2021

AIKEN, SC – ELLIS RAY “POLAK” REYNOLDS, SR., 76, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at his residence.

     A native of Aiken, SC, Ellis was a son of the late Pearlie and Isabella Alma McKay Reynolds.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army and Marine Corps.  He retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass.  Ellis was a history...