Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Joseph David Mesimer

Joseph David Mesimer

Jun 13, 2019

AIKEN, SC - JOSEPH DAVID MESIMER, 69, beloved husband of Ingrid G. Graves, died Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Services will be private.

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Robert M. Cook

Robert M. Cook

Jun 12, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Robert "Bobby" Merrel Cook, 88, died peacefully Wednesday, June 12th surrounded by family. 

     A lifelong resident of Aiken, Bobby was a son of the late Harry W. Cook and Kathleen Collier.  He graduated from Aiken High School in 1949 and from Clemson College in 1953 with a degree in Textile Engineering.  Afterward, he proudly served...

Marilyn Richesin Wilson

Marilyn Richesin Wilson

Jun 11, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Marilyn Juanita (Richesin) Wilson, 86, passed away in Aiken, S.C. on June 11, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family.  Marilyn was born in Erie, TN to the late Thomas C. and Dixie (Galyon) Richesin.    

     Marilyn attended Sweetwater High School, TN, where she was valedictorian and football queen.  She attended business school in Nashville...

David Hamilton

David Hamilton

Jun 11, 2019

SUMMERVILLE, SC - David Hamilton, 56, Summerville, SC, passed away Tuesday June 11.

     Born July 20, 1962 in Liverpool England, David was the son of Teresa “Tess” Hamilton and the late John Hamilton. 

     David above all else loved his sons and his family and friends.He had a passion for music, writing songs, singing, and playing the guitar. His...

Stanley Weisner

Stanley Weisner

Jun 9, 2019

AIKEN, SC - STANLEY WEISNER, 80, beloved husband of Mary "M. J." Weisner, died Sunday evening, June 9, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Philadelphia, PA, Stanley was the son of the late David Sklar and Renee Olitsky Weisner and the step-son of the late Benny Weisner.  He retired as a teacher in Cherry Hill, NJ public...

Margaret Ruth Lowe

Margaret Ruth Lowe

Jun 9, 2019

AIKEN, SC – MARGARET RUTH WILSON LOWE, 88, widow of Harmon A. Lowe, died Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her residence.

A native of Monroe County, TN, Margaret was a daughter of the late Mayo and Reva Hicks Wilson.  She lived in Aiken since 1952 and retired from Coordinated Apparel.  She was a member of Talatha Baptist Church for over...

Donald Thor Nicolaisen

Donald Thor Nicolaisen

Jun 8, 2019

Don Nicolaisen of Aiken, South Carolina went to be with his Lord on Saturday morning, June 8, 2019, in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones.    Don was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Thor and Amanda (Danielsen) Nicolaisen. He graduated with a BBA degree from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater and began his career at Price Waterhouse...

Yvonne Beverley Lightbody

Yvonne Beverley Lightbody

Jun 8, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Yvonne Beverley Raincock Lightbody, 87, moved on to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 8, 2019. She was the widow of Burton E. Lightbody, Jr. and the youngest child of William B. and Lillian E. Raincock. She was born September 1, 1931 in Oliver, BC, Canada where she grew up until she married in 1957. Yvonne...

Christina Marie Salmon

Christina Marie Salmon

Jun 5, 2019

LEXINGTON, SC – CHRISTINA MARIE SALMON, 37, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Lexington Medical Center.

Born in Ellensburg, WA, Christina was a daughter of Charles William and Darraline Green Salmon.  She lived most of her life in Aiken and attended Aiken County Schools.

Survivors include her parents, of Aiken; her sister, Melanie Salmon Dixon (Richard), Essex, MO.

A...

Ralph Perry Moore

Ralph Perry Moore

Jun 4, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Ralph Perry Moore, 78, passed away suddenly Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Ralph was born in Gary, Indiana. April 5, 1941. Ralph was a devoted husband to the love of his life for 44 years, Sarah Hart Moore.  His beloved wife Sarah predeceased him in 2016.  Ralph was a loving father to Stephen Hart Moore, Melissa Moore Bonafonte...

Fielding Lewis Foreman, Sr.

Fielding Lewis Foreman, Sr.

Jun 3, 2019

Edisto Beach, SC – Mr. Fielding Lewis Foreman, Sr., 90, loving husband of Joyce Barrus Foreman, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019.

Fielding was born in Augusta, GA, the youngest son of the late Mamie Cassels Foreman and Arthur Ashley Foreman Sr. Fielding was reared in Ellenton, SC and graduated from Ellenton High School.  He attended Clemson Agricultural College and...

Mark Stephen Halupa

Mark Stephen Halupa

Jun 1, 2019

AIKEN, SC – MARK STEPHEN HALUPA, 53, died Saturday, June 1, 2019 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

     A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Mark was a son of Diane Kunca Halupa and the late Terence Wayne Halupa.  He grew up in McKees Rocks, PA and was a member of the Montour High School “Spartans” Class of...

Mildred Prout Cabbage

Mildred Prout Cabbage

May 31, 2019

AIKEN, SC – MILDRED PROUT CABBAGE, 97, widow of Eugene Mark Cabbage, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at NHC Health Care, Mauldin, SC.

     A native of Knoxville, TN, Mildred was a daughter of the late Joseph Samuel Wright Daniel and Effie Buell Brewer Daniel, and the youngest of 10 children!  She was a homemaker and a member of South...

Jim Brown

Jim Brown

May 30, 2019

AIKEN, SC – AARON JAMES “JIM” BROWN, 86, husband of 60 years to the late Mae Chastain Brown, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 in his home.

     A native of Alton, IL, Jim was a son of the late Aaron and Louise Lawrence Brown.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in Korea.  Jim was an...

Walter Joseph Chelchowski

Walter Joseph Chelchowski

May 29, 2019

AIKEN, SC – SMS WALTER JOSEPH CHELCHOWSKI, USAF Ret., 95, husband of the late Ruth Ann Chelchowski, died Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at his residence.

     A native of Yonkers, NY, Walter was a son of the late Walter Joseph and Antoinette Wilkiel Chelchowski.  He was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and served as...

Joseph William Atkinson

Joseph William Atkinson

May 29, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Joseph W Atkinson passed on May 29, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Meg; his two sons, Joseph W and David D (Heidi); two grandchildren Jasper and Simon; his two sisters Doris and Olive.  He was a graduate of Suffield Academy and Colgate University.  He retired as President and CEO after 42 years with John V Warren Inc.

SHELLHOUSE –...

Lawrence "LJ" Jason Gunter

Lawrence "LJ" Jason Gunter

May 25, 2019

Graniteville, SC – Mr. Lawrence J. “LJ” Gunter, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019.LJ was born in Lexington, SC, a son of the late Dewey and Emmette Langford Gunter. He was co-owner of The Red Shed in Graniteville, worked in construction, and owned Gunter's Clearing and Grading.LJ is survived by his loving wife, Geni L. Gunter; nieces, Ashley Brown, Allison...

Jack Herbert Oldham

Jack Herbert Oldham

May 25, 2019

Aiken – Mr. Jack Herbert Oldham, 73, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019. Jack was born in Cincinnati, OH, a son of the late Herbert and Ada Schwietering Oldham.  He attended and graduated from St. Xavier High School, Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati, and later earned his CPA from Price-Waterhouse.  He was a partner with Kenneth Leventhal and Company, and...

Ralph Thomas Moore

Ralph Thomas Moore

May 25, 2019

BATESBURG, SC – MSgt Ralph Thomas Moore, 91, USAF, Ret. passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019. Born in Hull,Ga. and a life time resident of the Aiken/Ridge Spring area retired Airforce MSgt. Ralph (aka “The Colonel”) Moore was a son of the late Ida Mae (Matthews) Moore and Thomas Albert Moore.   He is survived by his three daughters, Janet...

Shirley Newton Johnson, Jr.

Shirley Newton Johnson, Jr.

May 23, 2019

NEW ELLENTON, SC – SHIRLEY NEWTON JOHNSON, JR., 94, husband of the late Alice Belt Johnson, died ­­­­­­­­Thursday, May 23, 2019 at his residence.

     A native of Marmet, WV, Shirley was a son of the late Shirley Newton Johnson and Hattie Wilson Johnson.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving in World War II.  Shirley moved...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Joseph David Mesimer

Joseph David Mesimer

Jun 13, 2019

AIKEN, SC - JOSEPH DAVID MESIMER, 69, beloved husband of Ingrid G. Graves, died Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Services will be private.

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Robert M. Cook

Robert M. Cook

Jun 12, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Robert "Bobby" Merrel Cook, 88, died peacefully Wednesday, June 12th surrounded by family. 

     A lifelong resident of Aiken, Bobby was a son of the late Harry W. Cook and Kathleen Collier.  He graduated from Aiken High School in 1949 and from Clemson College in 1953 with a degree in Textile Engineering.  Afterward, he proudly served...

Marilyn Richesin Wilson

Marilyn Richesin Wilson

Jun 11, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Marilyn Juanita (Richesin) Wilson, 86, passed away in Aiken, S.C. on June 11, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family.  Marilyn was born in Erie, TN to the late Thomas C. and Dixie (Galyon) Richesin.    

     Marilyn attended Sweetwater High School, TN, where she was valedictorian and football queen.  She attended business school in Nashville...

David Hamilton

David Hamilton

Jun 11, 2019

SUMMERVILLE, SC - David Hamilton, 56, Summerville, SC, passed away Tuesday June 11.

     Born July 20, 1962 in Liverpool England, David was the son of Teresa “Tess” Hamilton and the late John Hamilton. 

     David above all else loved his sons and his family and friends.He had a passion for music, writing songs, singing, and playing the guitar. His...

Stanley Weisner

Stanley Weisner

Jun 9, 2019

AIKEN, SC - STANLEY WEISNER, 80, beloved husband of Mary "M. J." Weisner, died Sunday evening, June 9, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Philadelphia, PA, Stanley was the son of the late David Sklar and Renee Olitsky Weisner and the step-son of the late Benny Weisner.  He retired as a teacher in Cherry Hill, NJ public...

Margaret Ruth Lowe

Margaret Ruth Lowe

Jun 9, 2019

AIKEN, SC – MARGARET RUTH WILSON LOWE, 88, widow of Harmon A. Lowe, died Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her residence.

A native of Monroe County, TN, Margaret was a daughter of the late Mayo and Reva Hicks Wilson.  She lived in Aiken since 1952 and retired from Coordinated Apparel.  She was a member of Talatha Baptist Church for over...

Donald Thor Nicolaisen

Donald Thor Nicolaisen

Jun 8, 2019

Don Nicolaisen of Aiken, South Carolina went to be with his Lord on Saturday morning, June 8, 2019, in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones.    Don was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Thor and Amanda (Danielsen) Nicolaisen. He graduated with a BBA degree from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater and began his career at Price Waterhouse...

Yvonne Beverley Lightbody

Yvonne Beverley Lightbody

Jun 8, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Yvonne Beverley Raincock Lightbody, 87, moved on to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 8, 2019. She was the widow of Burton E. Lightbody, Jr. and the youngest child of William B. and Lillian E. Raincock. She was born September 1, 1931 in Oliver, BC, Canada where she grew up until she married in 1957. Yvonne...

Christina Marie Salmon

Christina Marie Salmon

Jun 5, 2019

LEXINGTON, SC – CHRISTINA MARIE SALMON, 37, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Lexington Medical Center.

Born in Ellensburg, WA, Christina was a daughter of Charles William and Darraline Green Salmon.  She lived most of her life in Aiken and attended Aiken County Schools.

Survivors include her parents, of Aiken; her sister, Melanie Salmon Dixon (Richard), Essex, MO.

A...

Ralph Perry Moore

Ralph Perry Moore

Jun 4, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Ralph Perry Moore, 78, passed away suddenly Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Ralph was born in Gary, Indiana. April 5, 1941. Ralph was a devoted husband to the love of his life for 44 years, Sarah Hart Moore.  His beloved wife Sarah predeceased him in 2016.  Ralph was a loving father to Stephen Hart Moore, Melissa Moore Bonafonte...

Fielding Lewis Foreman, Sr.

Fielding Lewis Foreman, Sr.

Jun 3, 2019

Edisto Beach, SC – Mr. Fielding Lewis Foreman, Sr., 90, loving husband of Joyce Barrus Foreman, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019.

Fielding was born in Augusta, GA, the youngest son of the late Mamie Cassels Foreman and Arthur Ashley Foreman Sr. Fielding was reared in Ellenton, SC and graduated from Ellenton High School.  He attended Clemson Agricultural College and...

Mark Stephen Halupa

Mark Stephen Halupa

Jun 1, 2019

AIKEN, SC – MARK STEPHEN HALUPA, 53, died Saturday, June 1, 2019 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

     A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Mark was a son of Diane Kunca Halupa and the late Terence Wayne Halupa.  He grew up in McKees Rocks, PA and was a member of the Montour High School “Spartans” Class of...

Mildred Prout Cabbage

Mildred Prout Cabbage

May 31, 2019

AIKEN, SC – MILDRED PROUT CABBAGE, 97, widow of Eugene Mark Cabbage, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at NHC Health Care, Mauldin, SC.

     A native of Knoxville, TN, Mildred was a daughter of the late Joseph Samuel Wright Daniel and Effie Buell Brewer Daniel, and the youngest of 10 children!  She was a homemaker and a member of South...

Jim Brown

Jim Brown

May 30, 2019

AIKEN, SC – AARON JAMES “JIM” BROWN, 86, husband of 60 years to the late Mae Chastain Brown, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 in his home.

     A native of Alton, IL, Jim was a son of the late Aaron and Louise Lawrence Brown.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in Korea.  Jim was an...

Walter Joseph Chelchowski

Walter Joseph Chelchowski

May 29, 2019

AIKEN, SC – SMS WALTER JOSEPH CHELCHOWSKI, USAF Ret., 95, husband of the late Ruth Ann Chelchowski, died Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at his residence.

     A native of Yonkers, NY, Walter was a son of the late Walter Joseph and Antoinette Wilkiel Chelchowski.  He was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and served as...

Joseph William Atkinson

Joseph William Atkinson

May 29, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Joseph W Atkinson passed on May 29, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Meg; his two sons, Joseph W and David D (Heidi); two grandchildren Jasper and Simon; his two sisters Doris and Olive.  He was a graduate of Suffield Academy and Colgate University.  He retired as President and CEO after 42 years with John V Warren Inc.

SHELLHOUSE –...

Lawrence "LJ" Jason Gunter

Lawrence "LJ" Jason Gunter

May 25, 2019

Graniteville, SC – Mr. Lawrence J. “LJ” Gunter, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019.LJ was born in Lexington, SC, a son of the late Dewey and Emmette Langford Gunter. He was co-owner of The Red Shed in Graniteville, worked in construction, and owned Gunter's Clearing and Grading.LJ is survived by his loving wife, Geni L. Gunter; nieces, Ashley Brown, Allison...

Jack Herbert Oldham

Jack Herbert Oldham

May 25, 2019

Aiken – Mr. Jack Herbert Oldham, 73, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019. Jack was born in Cincinnati, OH, a son of the late Herbert and Ada Schwietering Oldham.  He attended and graduated from St. Xavier High School, Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati, and later earned his CPA from Price-Waterhouse.  He was a partner with Kenneth Leventhal and Company, and...

Ralph Thomas Moore

Ralph Thomas Moore

May 25, 2019

BATESBURG, SC – MSgt Ralph Thomas Moore, 91, USAF, Ret. passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019. Born in Hull,Ga. and a life time resident of the Aiken/Ridge Spring area retired Airforce MSgt. Ralph (aka “The Colonel”) Moore was a son of the late Ida Mae (Matthews) Moore and Thomas Albert Moore.   He is survived by his three daughters, Janet...

Shirley Newton Johnson, Jr.

Shirley Newton Johnson, Jr.

May 23, 2019

NEW ELLENTON, SC – SHIRLEY NEWTON JOHNSON, JR., 94, husband of the late Alice Belt Johnson, died ­­­­­­­­Thursday, May 23, 2019 at his residence.

     A native of Marmet, WV, Shirley was a son of the late Shirley Newton Johnson and Hattie Wilson Johnson.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving in World War II.  Shirley moved...