Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Sue Ann Lynch Walke
Dec 8, 2020
AIKEN, SC – SUE ANN LYNCH WALKE, 78, beloved widow of Wyndham Patteson “Pat” Walke Jr., passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in Potomac, MD. A native of Inman, SC, Sue Ann was born on October 13, 1942 to the late John Wofford Lynch and Mary Sue Johnson Fisher. She studied at Winthrop University in South Carolina, where she...
Matilee Howard Johnson
Dec 7, 2020
Aiken – Mrs. Matilee Howard Johnson, 85, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. Matilee was a graduate of Aiken High School where she was a member of the basketball team. Her career as an Independent Educator culminated in her role as principal of the girls’ school at The Westminster Schools in Atlanta. She had many talents and interests including making...
Pauline Coyeos Davis
Dec 7, 2020
NEW ELLENTON, SC – PAULINE COYEOS DAVIS, 89, widow of Luther Davis, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020.
A native of Detroit, MI, Pauline was a daughter of the late Angelo and Agnes Coyeos. She lived in New Ellenton since the mid 1950’s and was a homemaker.
Surviving are two daughters, Linda Davis Coulter (David), Jonesborough, TN, Lisa Davis Busch...
Betty Louise Day
Dec 6, 2020
AIKEN, SC – BETTY LOUISE DAY, 84, widow of William A. Day, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at University Hospital Summerville, Augusta, GA.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Betty was a daughter of the late Emanuel C. and Doris Morgan Day. She wore many hats in her life. She was a caregiver and a homemaker....
Elizabeth Gilliland Sharp
Dec 4, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Elizabeth was born to Irma R. and Harold E. Gilliland on September 16, 1925 in Pueblo, Colorado and died December 4, 2020 in Aiken, South Carolina. She grew up in Las Animas, Colorado and graduated in 1946 Summa Cum Laude from Colorado College with a degree in Business Administration and Banking. She was a member of the...
Isabella Lewis Snyder
Dec 3, 2020
AIKEN, SC – ISABELLA LEWIS SNYDER, 95, widow of Cecil Rhea Snyder, Jr., passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at her residence.
A native of Taylors Valley, VA, Isabella was a daughter of the late Luther Calvin and Carrie Boone Lewis. She lived in Aiken since 1953 and was a homemaker. She was a dedicated servant of God and...
Robert E. Cothran
Dec 3, 2020
Aiken, SC-Robert E. (Bob) Cothran, 88, beloved husband of Shirley Cothran passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020.
A native of Rome, GA, Bob was the son of the late Andrew J. & Margaret E. Cothran. He graduated from Darlington Prep School in Rome, GA in 1950 and Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC in 1954 with a degree in Accounting. While...
Beverly Smart Lard
Dec 2, 2020
Aiken – Beverly S. Lard, 91, wife of Oscar L. Lard, passed away December 2, 2020.
Born in Colon, Panama, she was the only child of the late Frank K. Smart and Virginia Whitfield Smart. Beverly was a homemaker and faithful communicant of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church. She loved cooking and travel. She will be lovingly remembered...
Christine Marie Tilton
Dec 2, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Christine Marie Tilton, 61, loving wife of William “Lee” Tilton, died 02 December, 2020 of pancreatic cancer. She was born in Annapolis, Maryland to Theresia S. Wagner and the late Nicholas Wagner. She was also predeceased by her sister, Theresia “Terry” McGuire; her maternal grandparents, Rosa and Anton Szabo; and her mother-in-law Joy K. Tilton.
In...
Betty Ehrhard Thorngate
Nov 29, 2020
AIKEN, SC - BETTY EHRHARD THORNGATE, 96, widow of Charles W. Thorngate, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020.
A native of Eau Claire, WI, Betty was a daughter of the late Elmer and Annis Knowlton Ehrhard. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a BS in Education and taught middle school and high school English in Wisconsin and South...
Lamar L. Keisler
Nov 27, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Lamar L. Keisler, 95, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020.
Born in Pelion, SC, Mr. Keisler was a son of the late Clarence and Mertis Long Keisler. After graduating from Wofford College in 1949, Mr. Keisler served in the US Navy as Dental Technician, stationed in Boston, MA. He went on to work for DuPont at...
Kenneth Paul Chase
Nov 23, 2020
Kenneth P. Chase, 77, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at University Hospital of Augusta.
Ken was born and raised in the Chicago area, raised his family in Newark Ohio for 25 years, and moved to Aiken in 1994, with his bridge playing partner, Jenny Chase.
Ken attended Purdue University earning his Bachelor and Master’s Degrees in...
James A. Scott
Nov 22, 2020
AIKEN, SC – JAMES A. SCOTT, 95, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at HarborChase of Aiken.
A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, James was a son of the late John A. and Eula Thompson Scott. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne during World War II. ...
Bennett IIer Bryson
Nov 20, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Bennett Iler Bryson, 60, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Bennett was born on January 22, 1960 in Greenville, SC to the late Franklyn David and Jean Seybt Bryson, Sr. He is survived by his sister, Kathy (Leland) Reynolds and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents,...
Carl E. Hayes
Nov 17, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Reverend Carl E. Hayes, 80, beloved husband of Faye H. Hayes, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, November 20, 2020 at Lakeside Baptist Church, 4280 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Beech Island, SC 29842 with The Reverends Tad Marshall, John George and Glen Davis officiating. Pallbearers will be...
Anne Marie Grier Valenzano
Nov 16, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Anne Marie Grier Valenzano, 86, widow of the late Vito J. "Bill" Valenzano, Jr., passed away Monday, November 16, 2020. Born in Carbondale, PA Mrs. Valenzano was a daughter to the late William and Mary Larkin Grier. Before moving to Aiken, she resided in Fairfield, NJ. Mrs. Valenzano graduated from the College of St. Elizabeth and...
Margie P. Smith
Nov 12, 2020
AIKEN, SC – On November 12, 2020, Margie P. Smith of Aiken, SC passed away.
She is survived by three sons, William R., Jr., and Priscilla of Aiken, SC, Lewis E. and Barbara of Geneva, OH, Glenn D. and Brenda of Troutman, NC; a daughter, Christeen E. Conover and David of Ocala, FL; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
She was...
Ben C. Irvin
Nov 10, 2020
AIKEN, SC – BEN C. IRVIN, 92, husband of the late Bettie Joyce Wiley Irvin, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Affinity, WV, Ben was a son of the late Ben C., Sr., and Ruby Hall Irvin. He retired as Executive Vice President of Sales for the Eastern Zone for the Kellogg...
Thelma Blevins Richards
Nov 9, 2020
Aiken – Mrs. Thelma Blevins Richards, 92, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020. Mrs. Richards was born in Piney Creek, NC, a daughter of the late Howard J. and Grace Thompson Blevins. She had been a resident of Aiken since 2008, and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She enjoyed dancing. She is survived by her son, John...
Kenneth P. Burkhart
Nov 3, 2020
AIKEN, SC – He Laughed. He Loved. He Lived. Because of Jesus, he still lives. On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, KENNETH PATRICK “KENNY” BURKHART, 62, beloved husband of Cynthia Williams “Cindy” Burkhart completed his battle with brain cancer and went home to be with the Lord.
A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Kenny was a son of the...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Sue Ann Lynch Walke
Dec 8, 2020
AIKEN, SC – SUE ANN LYNCH WALKE, 78, beloved widow of Wyndham Patteson “Pat” Walke Jr., passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in Potomac, MD. A native of Inman, SC, Sue Ann was born on October 13, 1942 to the late John Wofford Lynch and Mary Sue Johnson Fisher. She studied at Winthrop University in South Carolina, where she...
Matilee Howard Johnson
Dec 7, 2020
Aiken – Mrs. Matilee Howard Johnson, 85, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. Matilee was a graduate of Aiken High School where she was a member of the basketball team. Her career as an Independent Educator culminated in her role as principal of the girls’ school at The Westminster Schools in Atlanta. She had many talents and interests including making...
Pauline Coyeos Davis
Dec 7, 2020
NEW ELLENTON, SC – PAULINE COYEOS DAVIS, 89, widow of Luther Davis, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020.
A native of Detroit, MI, Pauline was a daughter of the late Angelo and Agnes Coyeos. She lived in New Ellenton since the mid 1950’s and was a homemaker.
Surviving are two daughters, Linda Davis Coulter (David), Jonesborough, TN, Lisa Davis Busch...
Betty Louise Day
Dec 6, 2020
AIKEN, SC – BETTY LOUISE DAY, 84, widow of William A. Day, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at University Hospital Summerville, Augusta, GA.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Betty was a daughter of the late Emanuel C. and Doris Morgan Day. She wore many hats in her life. She was a caregiver and a homemaker....
Elizabeth Gilliland Sharp
Dec 4, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Elizabeth was born to Irma R. and Harold E. Gilliland on September 16, 1925 in Pueblo, Colorado and died December 4, 2020 in Aiken, South Carolina. She grew up in Las Animas, Colorado and graduated in 1946 Summa Cum Laude from Colorado College with a degree in Business Administration and Banking. She was a member of the...
Isabella Lewis Snyder
Dec 3, 2020
AIKEN, SC – ISABELLA LEWIS SNYDER, 95, widow of Cecil Rhea Snyder, Jr., passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at her residence.
A native of Taylors Valley, VA, Isabella was a daughter of the late Luther Calvin and Carrie Boone Lewis. She lived in Aiken since 1953 and was a homemaker. She was a dedicated servant of God and...
Robert E. Cothran
Dec 3, 2020
Aiken, SC-Robert E. (Bob) Cothran, 88, beloved husband of Shirley Cothran passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020.
A native of Rome, GA, Bob was the son of the late Andrew J. & Margaret E. Cothran. He graduated from Darlington Prep School in Rome, GA in 1950 and Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC in 1954 with a degree in Accounting. While...
Beverly Smart Lard
Dec 2, 2020
Aiken – Beverly S. Lard, 91, wife of Oscar L. Lard, passed away December 2, 2020.
Born in Colon, Panama, she was the only child of the late Frank K. Smart and Virginia Whitfield Smart. Beverly was a homemaker and faithful communicant of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church. She loved cooking and travel. She will be lovingly remembered...
Christine Marie Tilton
Dec 2, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Christine Marie Tilton, 61, loving wife of William “Lee” Tilton, died 02 December, 2020 of pancreatic cancer. She was born in Annapolis, Maryland to Theresia S. Wagner and the late Nicholas Wagner. She was also predeceased by her sister, Theresia “Terry” McGuire; her maternal grandparents, Rosa and Anton Szabo; and her mother-in-law Joy K. Tilton.
In...
Betty Ehrhard Thorngate
Nov 29, 2020
AIKEN, SC - BETTY EHRHARD THORNGATE, 96, widow of Charles W. Thorngate, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020.
A native of Eau Claire, WI, Betty was a daughter of the late Elmer and Annis Knowlton Ehrhard. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a BS in Education and taught middle school and high school English in Wisconsin and South...
Lamar L. Keisler
Nov 27, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Lamar L. Keisler, 95, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020.
Born in Pelion, SC, Mr. Keisler was a son of the late Clarence and Mertis Long Keisler. After graduating from Wofford College in 1949, Mr. Keisler served in the US Navy as Dental Technician, stationed in Boston, MA. He went on to work for DuPont at...
Kenneth Paul Chase
Nov 23, 2020
Kenneth P. Chase, 77, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at University Hospital of Augusta.
Ken was born and raised in the Chicago area, raised his family in Newark Ohio for 25 years, and moved to Aiken in 1994, with his bridge playing partner, Jenny Chase.
Ken attended Purdue University earning his Bachelor and Master’s Degrees in...
James A. Scott
Nov 22, 2020
AIKEN, SC – JAMES A. SCOTT, 95, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at HarborChase of Aiken.
A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, James was a son of the late John A. and Eula Thompson Scott. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne during World War II. ...
Bennett IIer Bryson
Nov 20, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Bennett Iler Bryson, 60, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Bennett was born on January 22, 1960 in Greenville, SC to the late Franklyn David and Jean Seybt Bryson, Sr. He is survived by his sister, Kathy (Leland) Reynolds and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents,...
Carl E. Hayes
Nov 17, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Reverend Carl E. Hayes, 80, beloved husband of Faye H. Hayes, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, November 20, 2020 at Lakeside Baptist Church, 4280 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Beech Island, SC 29842 with The Reverends Tad Marshall, John George and Glen Davis officiating. Pallbearers will be...
Anne Marie Grier Valenzano
Nov 16, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Anne Marie Grier Valenzano, 86, widow of the late Vito J. "Bill" Valenzano, Jr., passed away Monday, November 16, 2020. Born in Carbondale, PA Mrs. Valenzano was a daughter to the late William and Mary Larkin Grier. Before moving to Aiken, she resided in Fairfield, NJ. Mrs. Valenzano graduated from the College of St. Elizabeth and...
Margie P. Smith
Nov 12, 2020
AIKEN, SC – On November 12, 2020, Margie P. Smith of Aiken, SC passed away.
She is survived by three sons, William R., Jr., and Priscilla of Aiken, SC, Lewis E. and Barbara of Geneva, OH, Glenn D. and Brenda of Troutman, NC; a daughter, Christeen E. Conover and David of Ocala, FL; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
She was...
Ben C. Irvin
Nov 10, 2020
AIKEN, SC – BEN C. IRVIN, 92, husband of the late Bettie Joyce Wiley Irvin, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Affinity, WV, Ben was a son of the late Ben C., Sr., and Ruby Hall Irvin. He retired as Executive Vice President of Sales for the Eastern Zone for the Kellogg...
Thelma Blevins Richards
Nov 9, 2020
Aiken – Mrs. Thelma Blevins Richards, 92, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020. Mrs. Richards was born in Piney Creek, NC, a daughter of the late Howard J. and Grace Thompson Blevins. She had been a resident of Aiken since 2008, and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She enjoyed dancing. She is survived by her son, John...
Kenneth P. Burkhart
Nov 3, 2020
AIKEN, SC – He Laughed. He Loved. He Lived. Because of Jesus, he still lives. On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, KENNETH PATRICK “KENNY” BURKHART, 62, beloved husband of Cynthia Williams “Cindy” Burkhart completed his battle with brain cancer and went home to be with the Lord.
A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Kenny was a son of the...
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