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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Aldora Marie Dabbs

Aldora Marie Dabbs

Oct 14, 2023

Aiken – Mrs. Aldora “Dori” Marie Dabbs, 66, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023.

Dori was born in Riverdale, MD, daughter of Barbara Catterton Grimmel, and the late Thornton Francis Green. Dori was an avid scrapbooker, sewer, a cake baker and an adoring grandmother. She served her country working many positions within the federal government, including at the Veteran Affairs Hospital and...

Charles Scott Marzen

Charles Scott Marzen

Oct 11, 2023

Aiken – Mr. Charles Scott (“Chuck”) Marzen, 76, died on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

A native of Lansing, MI, Chuck was the son of the late George Charles and Mildred Volker Marzen. He was a retired carpenter and a mechanic. After living in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Arizona and Iowa over the course of his life, he and Diane...

Ray Benjamin Murphy

Ray Benjamin Murphy

Oct 10, 2023

RAY BENJAMIN MURPHY, 81, beloved husband of Laura Murphy, passed away Tuesday evening October 10, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Graniteville, SC, Ray was a son of the late B. J. and Alma Ferguson Murphy.  He was a lifelong resident of Aiken County and retired from Owens Corning after 37 years.  He was a former member...

Robert Groom "Bob" Pistole

Robert Groom "Bob" Pistole

Oct 9, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Surrounded by loved ones, Robert Groom Pistole passed into the arms of his Savior, October 9, 2023.

“Robert” to his family, and “Bob” to friends and colleagues, he was born September 21, 1937, in Liberty, TN, to parents Robert “Harris” Pistole and Imogene “Jean” Pistole. The family moved many times during Bob’s childhood, but he always...

William Todd Anthony

William Todd Anthony

Oct 5, 2023

Aiken – William Todd Anthony, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

Todd was born in Aiken, son of Sandra Davis Anthony and the late William Gary Anthony.  He graduated from USCA with a degree in History, worked with the Volunteer Fire Department, and was very active with the Boy Scouts.

In addition to his mother, Todd is...

Tracy Lynn Abraham

Tracy Lynn Abraham

Oct 5, 2023

TRACY LYNN ABRAHAM, 58, went to be with our Lord and Savior on October 5, 2023.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Douglas Abraham, her daughter Taylor Marie Abraham, two stepchildren (Sydney & Charles Abraham), her mother Nellie Miller, her father Carl H. “Hank” Smith III, her stepmother Shirleen Smith, her sister Deborah Smith, her niece Madeline “Maddy” Kammerer...

Richard Lee "Rick" Ford

Richard Lee "Rick" Ford

Oct 4, 2023

OSLO, NORWAY - Richard (Rick) Lee Ford, 73, beloved husband of Margaret (Peggy) Ford, died on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, in Oslo, Norway following a brief illness. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Thomas (T.C.) Ford, his daughter in-law, Helga Toender, and his two grandchildren, Aune Toender-Ford, and Tellef Toender-Ford. He is also survived by...

Annmarie O'Connor Casey

Annmarie O'Connor Casey

Oct 4, 2023

ANNMARIE O’CONNOR CASEY, 79, widow of Paul Joseph Casey, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in Aiken, SC.

A native of Holyoke, MA, Annmarie was a daughter of the late Charles and Helen Elizabeth O’Connor.  She graduated from Ursuline Academy and received her undergraduate degree from Boston College and her Masters in Nursing from New York University.  She was a...

Virginia Rose Studebaker

Virginia Rose Studebaker

Oct 4, 2023

 

Virginia (Penny) Rose Studebaker passed away at home on October 4, 2023 at the age of 83 following a short illness.

 

Penny was born on November 23, 1939 in Terre Haute, IN, a daughter to Ralph and Rita Brokaw. She

retired from BP/Amoco Polymer in 2002. She studied Interior Design and was a talented arts and

crafter. Through...

Stephanie Dusick Grossman

Stephanie Dusick Grossman

Oct 3, 2023

Aiken, SC - STEPHANIE DUSICK GROSSMAN, 73, born October 7,1949, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 3, 2023, where she is now in Heaven with her Lord and Savior.

 

Stephanie was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the second of four daughters of the late Stephen John and Edith Ann Farkas Dusick.  She attended Bay Path Junior College and...

Edward Alexander Speed

Edward Alexander Speed

Oct 2, 2023

 

EDWARD ALEXANDER SPEED, 91, beloved husband of Kitty Tripp Speed, passed away Monday morning, October 2, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Clayton, GA, Ed was a son of the late Raleigh Alexander and Mary Adaline Swafford Speed.  His father died when he was 6 years old and the family moved to Seneca,...

Bobby James Turner

Bobby James Turner

Oct 1, 2023

New Ellenton – Bobby James Turner, 33, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Bobby was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and son of Tocia Gail Weeks, Aiken, and Daniel “Danny” Lee (Donna) Turner, Windsor.  He was owner of Bobby’s Handyman Service, a job that he dearly loved.  He had a passion for fishing, motorcycles and speed, loved spending time in...

Ruth Elizabeth Morgan

Ruth Elizabeth Morgan

Oct 1, 2023

Ruth Elizabeth (Betty) Morgan was born September 6, 1933 in Patterson, Georgia. She was the daughter of Henry Joshua (Cap) and Allie Mae Griner. She married James Morris Morgan in 1953. Even though she always referred to South Georgia as her home, Aiken was her community for the past 70 years. Aiken is where she raised her girls, attended church,...

Barbara Ann Downard Looney

Barbara Ann Downard Looney

Sep 30, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Barbara Ann Downard Looney died peacefully Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was 88 years old. Barbara was born on October 16, 1934 in Dubuque Iowa as the middle of five girls to Benjamin Ross Downard and Lillian Ferguson Downard. Barbara married Edward Eugene Looney April 15, 1954. Ed was in the Air Force.

Their Air Force family...

James David Butler

James David Butler

Sep 30, 2023

AIKEN, SC - James David “Dave” Butler, 57, passed away on September 30th, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and three beautiful daughters after a lengthy battle with cancer. Dave was the son of Patricia Funderburk Butler and the late James Elbert Butler and the grandson of the late John Elbert and Myrtle Tarlton Butler and of the late William...

Robert Edwin Moore

Robert Edwin Moore

Sep 29, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Col. Robert Edwin "Bob" Moore US Army (Ret.), 79, beloved husband of Carolyn C. "Candy" Moore, passed away Friday, September, 29 2023.

Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Roxie Victoria Jollie

Roxie Victoria Jollie

Sep 29, 2023

 

ROXIE VICTORIA MARTIN JOLLIE, 89, widow of Cliff C. Jollie, passed away Friday morning, September 29, 2023 in NHC Healthcare Greenville.

A native of Monticello, KY, Roxie was a daughter of the late John Thurman and Stella Ferrell Martin.  She grew up in Owensboro, KY.  She lived in Aiken since 1953 and was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church.

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Jose "Joe" Luis Cruz, Jr.

Jose "Joe" Luis Cruz, Jr.

Sep 28, 2023

Aiken – 1st Sgt. Jose “Joe” Luis Cruz, Jr., US Army, Ret., 59, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023.

Joe was born in Kingsville, TX, son of Jose Luis and Esperanza Cruz.  Joe served in the US Army for 26 years, and retired as 1st Sergeant. He served multiple tours in Kuwait and Iraq. While living in Aiken, he volunteered...

Michael Edward Moran

Michael Edward Moran

Sep 23, 2023

TRENTON, SC - Mr. Michael Edward Moran, 87, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Michael was born on December 4, 1935 in San Fransico, CA. He was the son of the late Paul and Ruth Marie Heaney. Michael spent his career in real estate development. He is a proud US Army Veteran (1955-1963) and permanent president of St. Mary’s College...

Thomas Larry Sherrill

Thomas Larry Sherrill

Sep 23, 2023

 

     Mr. Tom Sherrill of Aiken, South Carolina entered into rest on September 23, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Tom was born September 5, 1940 at Statesville, North Carolina to the late Otis and Gladys (Pope) Sherrill. He lived a long, faithful, successful and joyous 83 years, married 51 of those years to his love, Anne Kearney Walton.

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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Aldora Marie Dabbs

Aldora Marie Dabbs

Oct 14, 2023

Aiken – Mrs. Aldora “Dori” Marie Dabbs, 66, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023.

Dori was born in Riverdale, MD, daughter of Barbara Catterton Grimmel, and the late Thornton Francis Green. Dori was an avid scrapbooker, sewer, a cake baker and an adoring grandmother. She served her country working many positions within the federal government, including at the Veteran Affairs Hospital and...

Charles Scott Marzen

Charles Scott Marzen

Oct 11, 2023

Aiken – Mr. Charles Scott (“Chuck”) Marzen, 76, died on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

A native of Lansing, MI, Chuck was the son of the late George Charles and Mildred Volker Marzen. He was a retired carpenter and a mechanic. After living in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Arizona and Iowa over the course of his life, he and Diane...

Ray Benjamin Murphy

Ray Benjamin Murphy

Oct 10, 2023

RAY BENJAMIN MURPHY, 81, beloved husband of Laura Murphy, passed away Tuesday evening October 10, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Graniteville, SC, Ray was a son of the late B. J. and Alma Ferguson Murphy.  He was a lifelong resident of Aiken County and retired from Owens Corning after 37 years.  He was a former member...

Robert Groom "Bob" Pistole

Robert Groom "Bob" Pistole

Oct 9, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Surrounded by loved ones, Robert Groom Pistole passed into the arms of his Savior, October 9, 2023.

“Robert” to his family, and “Bob” to friends and colleagues, he was born September 21, 1937, in Liberty, TN, to parents Robert “Harris” Pistole and Imogene “Jean” Pistole. The family moved many times during Bob’s childhood, but he always...

William Todd Anthony

William Todd Anthony

Oct 5, 2023

Aiken – William Todd Anthony, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

Todd was born in Aiken, son of Sandra Davis Anthony and the late William Gary Anthony.  He graduated from USCA with a degree in History, worked with the Volunteer Fire Department, and was very active with the Boy Scouts.

In addition to his mother, Todd is...

Tracy Lynn Abraham

Tracy Lynn Abraham

Oct 5, 2023

TRACY LYNN ABRAHAM, 58, went to be with our Lord and Savior on October 5, 2023.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Douglas Abraham, her daughter Taylor Marie Abraham, two stepchildren (Sydney & Charles Abraham), her mother Nellie Miller, her father Carl H. “Hank” Smith III, her stepmother Shirleen Smith, her sister Deborah Smith, her niece Madeline “Maddy” Kammerer...

Richard Lee "Rick" Ford

Richard Lee "Rick" Ford

Oct 4, 2023

OSLO, NORWAY - Richard (Rick) Lee Ford, 73, beloved husband of Margaret (Peggy) Ford, died on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, in Oslo, Norway following a brief illness. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Thomas (T.C.) Ford, his daughter in-law, Helga Toender, and his two grandchildren, Aune Toender-Ford, and Tellef Toender-Ford. He is also survived by...

Annmarie O'Connor Casey

Annmarie O'Connor Casey

Oct 4, 2023

ANNMARIE O’CONNOR CASEY, 79, widow of Paul Joseph Casey, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in Aiken, SC.

A native of Holyoke, MA, Annmarie was a daughter of the late Charles and Helen Elizabeth O’Connor.  She graduated from Ursuline Academy and received her undergraduate degree from Boston College and her Masters in Nursing from New York University.  She was a...

Virginia Rose Studebaker

Virginia Rose Studebaker

Oct 4, 2023

 

Virginia (Penny) Rose Studebaker passed away at home on October 4, 2023 at the age of 83 following a short illness.

 

Penny was born on November 23, 1939 in Terre Haute, IN, a daughter to Ralph and Rita Brokaw. She

retired from BP/Amoco Polymer in 2002. She studied Interior Design and was a talented arts and

crafter. Through...

Stephanie Dusick Grossman

Stephanie Dusick Grossman

Oct 3, 2023

Aiken, SC - STEPHANIE DUSICK GROSSMAN, 73, born October 7,1949, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 3, 2023, where she is now in Heaven with her Lord and Savior.

 

Stephanie was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the second of four daughters of the late Stephen John and Edith Ann Farkas Dusick.  She attended Bay Path Junior College and...

Edward Alexander Speed

Edward Alexander Speed

Oct 2, 2023

 

EDWARD ALEXANDER SPEED, 91, beloved husband of Kitty Tripp Speed, passed away Monday morning, October 2, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Clayton, GA, Ed was a son of the late Raleigh Alexander and Mary Adaline Swafford Speed.  His father died when he was 6 years old and the family moved to Seneca,...

Bobby James Turner

Bobby James Turner

Oct 1, 2023

New Ellenton – Bobby James Turner, 33, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Bobby was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and son of Tocia Gail Weeks, Aiken, and Daniel “Danny” Lee (Donna) Turner, Windsor.  He was owner of Bobby’s Handyman Service, a job that he dearly loved.  He had a passion for fishing, motorcycles and speed, loved spending time in...

Ruth Elizabeth Morgan

Ruth Elizabeth Morgan

Oct 1, 2023

Ruth Elizabeth (Betty) Morgan was born September 6, 1933 in Patterson, Georgia. She was the daughter of Henry Joshua (Cap) and Allie Mae Griner. She married James Morris Morgan in 1953. Even though she always referred to South Georgia as her home, Aiken was her community for the past 70 years. Aiken is where she raised her girls, attended church,...

Barbara Ann Downard Looney

Barbara Ann Downard Looney

Sep 30, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Barbara Ann Downard Looney died peacefully Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was 88 years old. Barbara was born on October 16, 1934 in Dubuque Iowa as the middle of five girls to Benjamin Ross Downard and Lillian Ferguson Downard. Barbara married Edward Eugene Looney April 15, 1954. Ed was in the Air Force.

Their Air Force family...

James David Butler

James David Butler

Sep 30, 2023

AIKEN, SC - James David “Dave” Butler, 57, passed away on September 30th, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and three beautiful daughters after a lengthy battle with cancer. Dave was the son of Patricia Funderburk Butler and the late James Elbert Butler and the grandson of the late John Elbert and Myrtle Tarlton Butler and of the late William...

Robert Edwin Moore

Robert Edwin Moore

Sep 29, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Col. Robert Edwin "Bob" Moore US Army (Ret.), 79, beloved husband of Carolyn C. "Candy" Moore, passed away Friday, September, 29 2023.

Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Roxie Victoria Jollie

Roxie Victoria Jollie

Sep 29, 2023

 

ROXIE VICTORIA MARTIN JOLLIE, 89, widow of Cliff C. Jollie, passed away Friday morning, September 29, 2023 in NHC Healthcare Greenville.

A native of Monticello, KY, Roxie was a daughter of the late John Thurman and Stella Ferrell Martin.  She grew up in Owensboro, KY.  She lived in Aiken since 1953 and was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church.

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Jose "Joe" Luis Cruz, Jr.

Jose "Joe" Luis Cruz, Jr.

Sep 28, 2023

Aiken – 1st Sgt. Jose “Joe” Luis Cruz, Jr., US Army, Ret., 59, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023.

Joe was born in Kingsville, TX, son of Jose Luis and Esperanza Cruz.  Joe served in the US Army for 26 years, and retired as 1st Sergeant. He served multiple tours in Kuwait and Iraq. While living in Aiken, he volunteered...

Michael Edward Moran

Michael Edward Moran

Sep 23, 2023

TRENTON, SC - Mr. Michael Edward Moran, 87, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Michael was born on December 4, 1935 in San Fransico, CA. He was the son of the late Paul and Ruth Marie Heaney. Michael spent his career in real estate development. He is a proud US Army Veteran (1955-1963) and permanent president of St. Mary’s College...

Thomas Larry Sherrill

Thomas Larry Sherrill

Sep 23, 2023

 

     Mr. Tom Sherrill of Aiken, South Carolina entered into rest on September 23, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Tom was born September 5, 1940 at Statesville, North Carolina to the late Otis and Gladys (Pope) Sherrill. He lived a long, faithful, successful and joyous 83 years, married 51 of those years to his love, Anne Kearney Walton.

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