Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
John Thomas Caruso
Sep 2, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Mr. John Thomas Caruso, 52, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803.
Kyle F. Melton
Sep 1, 2019
AIKEN, SC – KYLE F. MELTON, 89, beloved husband of Anna Lee Yelton Melton, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at his residence.
A native of Mitchell County, NC, Kyle was a son of the late Custer and Nonie Graybeal Melton. He was a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army serving in the 24th Infantry Division in Korea...
Shirley Berhang-Sands
Aug 30, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Shirley Berhang-Sands, 99, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Betty Jean Teseniar Grant
Aug 30, 2019
AIKEN, SC - BETTY JEAN TESENIAR GRANT, 85, beloved wife of Horace Grant died Friday, August 30, 2019 at her residence.
Graveside funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Southlawn Cemetery.
Born in Bath, SC Betty Jean was a daughter of the late Alonzo S. and Mable C. Wells Teseniar. She married her husband Horace...
Myrtle Harrison Foster
Aug 28, 2019
AIKEN, SC – MYRTLE HARRISON FOSTER, 87, widow of Russell Edwin Foster, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at her daughter’s residence in North Augusta.
A native of Whitmire, SC, Myrtle was a daughter of the late Ralph and Lucy Flynn Harrison. She lived in Aiken since 1961 and retired as manager of Vital Records at the Aiken County Health...
Allen Stewart Fornwald
Aug 28, 2019
AIKEN, SC – ALLEN STEWART FORNWALD, 76, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his residence.
Born in Rahway, NJ to Charles M. and W. Anne Fornwald. He graduated from Valparaiso University in Indiana. He served as a counterintelligence agent in the US Army in Vietnam.
After retiring to Aiken, Allen was active in Habitat for Humanity, LATCH and St. Paul’s...
Jack Rowland Miller
Aug 27, 2019
Aiken – Jack Rowland Miller, Lt. Col US Army (Ret.), 92, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019.
Jack was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late Merle John Miller and Lillian Maude Rowland Miller. As a young boy, he was in the Boy Scouts, reaching to rank of Eagle Scout, sang in the choir, was a cheerleader and...
Robert Eugene Butterbaugh
Aug 25, 2019
AIKEN, SC – Robert Eugene (Bob) Butterbaugh, 92, beloved husband of Helen Louise (Barick) Butterbaugh, passed away peacefully at the Harbor Chase of Aiken, on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at approximately 7:55 AM after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Lucas, Ohio, Bob was the eldest of 5 children of the late Glenn and Dorothy Butterbaugh and is...
Ronald Wayne Baker
Aug 24, 2019
AIKEN, SC – Senior Chief Petty Officer Ronald Wayne Baker, US Navy Retired, 75, beloved husband of Linda Hutchens Baker, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born March 7, 1944 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Jacob and Maud Baker. The day after high school graduation he went active duty in the US Navy in...
Shirley Sellers Parker
Aug 21, 2019
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Shirley Sellers Parker, 83, beloved wife of Earl Garland Parker, passed away Wednesday August 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 Friday, August 23, 2019 at Millbrook Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Chris Masters officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive...
Carroll Williamson
Aug 21, 2019
AIKEN, SC – JAMES CARROLL WILLIAMSON, 89, beloved husband of Betty Henson Williamson for 25 years, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Aiken, SC, Carroll was the son of the late Thomas H. and Bunchie Beard Williamson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline S. Williamson.
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Emmalynn Joe Hicks
Aug 20, 2019
AIKEN, SC – EMMALYNN JOE HICKS, 2 months old daughter of Daniel and Melissa Allsopp Hicks, passed away, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia.
Survivors, in addition to her parents include her brother, Conner; maternal grandmother, Christine Beaudoin (Don), McConnells, SC; paternal grandparents, David and Sherry Hicks, York, SC; maternal great-grandmother, Jerri Ruemmler, Benton, IL; paternal...
Jimmy L. Smathers
Aug 19, 2019
WARRENVILLE, SC – JIMMY L. SMATHERS, 82, beloved husband of Janice Herron Smathers, died Monday, August 19, 2019 at his residence.
A native of Spartanburg, SC, Jimmy was a son of the late Frank Edward and Ethel George Smathers. He lived in Aiken County since 1965 and retired from the Savannah River Site. Jimmy loved NASCAR and working in...
The Rev. Marvin Edward Richardson
Aug 16, 2019
AIKEN, SC – Reverend Marvin Edward Richardson, 95, beloved husband of Eula Maxine (Stewart) Richardson, passed away peacefully at the Benton House of Aiken, on the evening of Friday, August 16, 2019 at approximately 4:20PM. He was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his death. "Events that are filled with caring seem to remain with us," said Marvin...
The Rev. Lamar Burkes
Aug 12, 2019
AIKEN, SC - The Reverend Lamar Burkes of Aiken passed away on August 12, 2019. He was born on May 11, 1931, in Leake County, Mississippi to George F. and Lula Maye Burkes. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nell P. Burkes, his son Greg (Lynn) Burkes of Aiken, sister Frankie Hayes of Madison, Mississippi, grandson, Klaehn...
George Clifford
Aug 11, 2019
AIKEN, SC -
George F. Clifford died on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Heroes Pointe at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Virginia Clifford.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 31, 2019 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, in Aiken. Following the funeral service...
Larry R. Swearingen III
Aug 10, 2019
AIKEN - Mr. Larry R. “Lars” Swearingen III, 42, beloved husband of Jessica Swearingen, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. A memorial service will be held 6:00 PM Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Heights Church, 4631 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Beech Island, SC 29842 with Pastor Mark Canipe officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. In...
Sadie Cook Doggett
Aug 10, 2019
AIKEN, SC – SADIE COOK DOGGETT, 90, widow of Joseph H. Doggett, died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at her residence.
A native of Colleton County, SC, Sadie was a daughter of the late Willie and Bertie Martin Cook. She lived in Aiken since 1953 and was a founding member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Sadie was an administrative assistant and...
Beth Mantone
Aug 9, 2019
AIKEN, SC – MARY BETH MANTONE, 56, beloved wife of A. J. Mantone, died Friday, August 9, 2019 at her residence.
A native of Manchester, TN, Beth was a daughter of the late Asher and Hattie LaFever. She lived in Aiken since 1991 and was a registered OBGYN nurse at AU Medical Center. Beth enjoyed going to ball games (no matter...
Donald Lynn Ghant
Aug 5, 2019
CHARLESTON, SC - Donald Lynn Ghant, 59, breakfast-cooker extraordinaire, lover of college football (Go Heels!) teacher of all traits, husband, father, friend and mentor left this earth Monday, August 5, 2019, to join his loved ones who went before him. Lynn was our rock - a guiding light that will never fade. Humble, gracious, kind and wise, he is deeply...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
John Thomas Caruso
Sep 2, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Mr. John Thomas Caruso, 52, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803.
Kyle F. Melton
Sep 1, 2019
AIKEN, SC – KYLE F. MELTON, 89, beloved husband of Anna Lee Yelton Melton, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at his residence.
A native of Mitchell County, NC, Kyle was a son of the late Custer and Nonie Graybeal Melton. He was a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army serving in the 24th Infantry Division in Korea...
Shirley Berhang-Sands
Aug 30, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Shirley Berhang-Sands, 99, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Betty Jean Teseniar Grant
Aug 30, 2019
AIKEN, SC - BETTY JEAN TESENIAR GRANT, 85, beloved wife of Horace Grant died Friday, August 30, 2019 at her residence.
Graveside funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Southlawn Cemetery.
Born in Bath, SC Betty Jean was a daughter of the late Alonzo S. and Mable C. Wells Teseniar. She married her husband Horace...
Myrtle Harrison Foster
Aug 28, 2019
AIKEN, SC – MYRTLE HARRISON FOSTER, 87, widow of Russell Edwin Foster, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at her daughter’s residence in North Augusta.
A native of Whitmire, SC, Myrtle was a daughter of the late Ralph and Lucy Flynn Harrison. She lived in Aiken since 1961 and retired as manager of Vital Records at the Aiken County Health...
Allen Stewart Fornwald
Aug 28, 2019
AIKEN, SC – ALLEN STEWART FORNWALD, 76, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his residence.
Born in Rahway, NJ to Charles M. and W. Anne Fornwald. He graduated from Valparaiso University in Indiana. He served as a counterintelligence agent in the US Army in Vietnam.
After retiring to Aiken, Allen was active in Habitat for Humanity, LATCH and St. Paul’s...
Jack Rowland Miller
Aug 27, 2019
Aiken – Jack Rowland Miller, Lt. Col US Army (Ret.), 92, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019.
Jack was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late Merle John Miller and Lillian Maude Rowland Miller. As a young boy, he was in the Boy Scouts, reaching to rank of Eagle Scout, sang in the choir, was a cheerleader and...
Robert Eugene Butterbaugh
Aug 25, 2019
AIKEN, SC – Robert Eugene (Bob) Butterbaugh, 92, beloved husband of Helen Louise (Barick) Butterbaugh, passed away peacefully at the Harbor Chase of Aiken, on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at approximately 7:55 AM after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Lucas, Ohio, Bob was the eldest of 5 children of the late Glenn and Dorothy Butterbaugh and is...
Ronald Wayne Baker
Aug 24, 2019
AIKEN, SC – Senior Chief Petty Officer Ronald Wayne Baker, US Navy Retired, 75, beloved husband of Linda Hutchens Baker, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born March 7, 1944 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Jacob and Maud Baker. The day after high school graduation he went active duty in the US Navy in...
Shirley Sellers Parker
Aug 21, 2019
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Shirley Sellers Parker, 83, beloved wife of Earl Garland Parker, passed away Wednesday August 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 Friday, August 23, 2019 at Millbrook Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Chris Masters officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive...
Carroll Williamson
Aug 21, 2019
AIKEN, SC – JAMES CARROLL WILLIAMSON, 89, beloved husband of Betty Henson Williamson for 25 years, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Aiken, SC, Carroll was the son of the late Thomas H. and Bunchie Beard Williamson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline S. Williamson.
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Emmalynn Joe Hicks
Aug 20, 2019
AIKEN, SC – EMMALYNN JOE HICKS, 2 months old daughter of Daniel and Melissa Allsopp Hicks, passed away, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia.
Survivors, in addition to her parents include her brother, Conner; maternal grandmother, Christine Beaudoin (Don), McConnells, SC; paternal grandparents, David and Sherry Hicks, York, SC; maternal great-grandmother, Jerri Ruemmler, Benton, IL; paternal...
Jimmy L. Smathers
Aug 19, 2019
WARRENVILLE, SC – JIMMY L. SMATHERS, 82, beloved husband of Janice Herron Smathers, died Monday, August 19, 2019 at his residence.
A native of Spartanburg, SC, Jimmy was a son of the late Frank Edward and Ethel George Smathers. He lived in Aiken County since 1965 and retired from the Savannah River Site. Jimmy loved NASCAR and working in...
The Rev. Marvin Edward Richardson
Aug 16, 2019
AIKEN, SC – Reverend Marvin Edward Richardson, 95, beloved husband of Eula Maxine (Stewart) Richardson, passed away peacefully at the Benton House of Aiken, on the evening of Friday, August 16, 2019 at approximately 4:20PM. He was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his death. "Events that are filled with caring seem to remain with us," said Marvin...
The Rev. Lamar Burkes
Aug 12, 2019
AIKEN, SC - The Reverend Lamar Burkes of Aiken passed away on August 12, 2019. He was born on May 11, 1931, in Leake County, Mississippi to George F. and Lula Maye Burkes. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nell P. Burkes, his son Greg (Lynn) Burkes of Aiken, sister Frankie Hayes of Madison, Mississippi, grandson, Klaehn...
George Clifford
Aug 11, 2019
AIKEN, SC -
George F. Clifford died on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Heroes Pointe at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Virginia Clifford.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 31, 2019 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, in Aiken. Following the funeral service...
Larry R. Swearingen III
Aug 10, 2019
AIKEN - Mr. Larry R. “Lars” Swearingen III, 42, beloved husband of Jessica Swearingen, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. A memorial service will be held 6:00 PM Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Heights Church, 4631 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Beech Island, SC 29842 with Pastor Mark Canipe officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. In...
Sadie Cook Doggett
Aug 10, 2019
AIKEN, SC – SADIE COOK DOGGETT, 90, widow of Joseph H. Doggett, died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at her residence.
A native of Colleton County, SC, Sadie was a daughter of the late Willie and Bertie Martin Cook. She lived in Aiken since 1953 and was a founding member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Sadie was an administrative assistant and...
Beth Mantone
Aug 9, 2019
AIKEN, SC – MARY BETH MANTONE, 56, beloved wife of A. J. Mantone, died Friday, August 9, 2019 at her residence.
A native of Manchester, TN, Beth was a daughter of the late Asher and Hattie LaFever. She lived in Aiken since 1991 and was a registered OBGYN nurse at AU Medical Center. Beth enjoyed going to ball games (no matter...
Donald Lynn Ghant
Aug 5, 2019
CHARLESTON, SC - Donald Lynn Ghant, 59, breakfast-cooker extraordinaire, lover of college football (Go Heels!) teacher of all traits, husband, father, friend and mentor left this earth Monday, August 5, 2019, to join his loved ones who went before him. Lynn was our rock - a guiding light that will never fade. Humble, gracious, kind and wise, he is deeply...
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