Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Gena V. Turner
Nov 2, 2020
Gena V (Ginger) Knotts Turner, born September 12, 1923 in rural Mississippi died November 2, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. Heaven lifted Mrs. Turner from her old world of pain, loneliness and sadness into her new Eternal home filled with peace, happiness and visits with family and friends who have gone on before her. Heaven has no CoVid19 restrictions! Born to...
Sheldon Howard Fishbein
Oct 29, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Mr. Sheldon Howard “Shelly” Fishbein, 75, beloved husband of Judy Fishbein, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. Shelly was born in Chicago, IL on May 4, 1945 to the late Isadore and Gertrude Snitofsky Fishbein. He spent his career as an appliance repairman and was a talented service technician. Shelly was an avid bowler and will be...
David L. Rodgers
Oct 28, 2020
AIKEN, SC – DAVID L. RODGERS, 72, beloved husband of Judy Hare Rodgers, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Millen, GA, David was a son of the late Johnny Johnson and Mary Alice Wallace Johnson. He is preceded in death by his brother Jackie Rodgers and sister Camille Davis. He retired as Sergeant...
Ernest Ray "Ernie" Allen
Oct 27, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Mr. Ernest Ray "Ernie" Allen, 77, loving husband of Anita Allen, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Aiken with The Rev. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon and The Rev. Butch Blackwell officiating. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a mask will be required...
Ella Mae Greene
Oct 26, 2020
AIKEN, SC - ELLA MAE BROWN GREENE, died Monday, October 26, 2020, at Augusta University Medical Center.
A resident of Aiken County for more than 65 years, Mrs. Greene was born on December 25, 1932 in Mena, Arkansas. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in New Ellenton and had many friends at Foreman Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Greene...
Edward Ray Rivers
Oct 24, 2020
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Edward Ray Rivers was born on September 5, 1957 to Janice Campbell Rivers and the late Al Clark Rivers.
Dedicated Son, Father, Husband, and Brother he is survived by his mother Janice; son Christopher Evan Rivers; wife Nancy Rivers; brothers Stephen Rivers and his wife Denise; Mitchell Rivers; brother-in-law Dennis Wellen; sister/brother –in-law Sue and Doug DeSmidt;...
Lee Brittain
Oct 21, 2020
NEW ELLENTON, SC – LEE BRITTAIN, 50, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, October 21, 2020.
A native of Aiken County, Lee grew up in New Ellenton and graduated from Silver Bluff High School. He was a hairstylist for many years in Aiken.
Surviving are his mother, Judith “Judi” Edenfield Livingston, New Ellenton; father, Tony L. Brittain, Sr. (Marty), Lake Murray;...
Wyatt James Levi Gibson
Oct 21, 2020
BEECH ISLAND, SC – WYATT JAMES LEVI GIBSON, 15 day old son of Casey Mark and Amanda Rose Gibson, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at MUSC in Charleston.
Surviving in addition to his loving parents are paternal grandparents, Mark and Daphne Gibson, Aiken; maternal grandparents, Lori Adams, Canton, OH, Charles Schmidt, Lakeland, FL; paternal great-grandfather, Haskell Goodwin, Sr., Aiken,...
Raymond Leo Eckenrode, Sr.
Oct 19, 2020
AIKEN, SC - RAYMOND LEO ECKENRODE, SR., 93, husband of the late Ida May Eckenrode, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday October 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 75 years Ida May Eckenrode. During his last two weeks he was visited by many family members and in spite of being very tired...
John Eric Bergstrom
Oct 18, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Without first discussing with his beloved wife of 48 years, John Eric Bergstrom departed this life on October 18, 2020. He was 75 years old, and left a life full of many blessings, much happiness, great family and friends, and just a little sorrow thrown in. He was born on March 9, 1945 in New York...
Bettie J. Irvin
Oct 18, 2020
AIKEN, SC – BETTIE JOYCE IRVIN, 90, beloved wife of Ben C. Irvin, passed away, Sunday, October 18, 2020.
A native of Bluefield, WV, Bettie was a daughter of the late Clyde and Allie Linkous Wiley. She was a homemaker.
Survivors, in addition to her husband Ben, include her daughter, Caryn O’Connell, Norton, MA; son, Michael W. Irvin, Aiken; four...
Ines S. Broker
Oct 17, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Sadly, Ines Broker, 82, on October 17, 2020 lost her 7 year battle with PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsey).
She is survived by husband Paul and 3 children; Howard Moore of Devon, PA, Cynthia Scheeler of Berwyn, PA and Gregory Moore of Vero Beach, FL. She also leaves Zachary Scheeler of Norristown, PA and was predeceased by Troy...
Reed W. McGuire
Oct 16, 2020
AIKEN, SC – REED W. McGUIRE, 89, beloved husband of Margie D. McGuire, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at his residence.
A native of Beech Mountain, NC, Reed was a son of the late Hurst and Addie McGuire. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in Paris during the Korean Conflict. Reed had made Aiken,...
Linda L. Hutchens Baker
Oct 16, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Linda Hutchens Baker,73, widow of the late Ronald Wayne Baker, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving children. Linda was born April 19, 1947 in Rigby, Idaho to the late A.W. and Thelma Moore Hutchens. She was a phenomenal mother to her family. Linda was a compassionate person and had a smile for...
Leslie Roy McQuinn
Oct 14, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Mr. Leslie Roy McQuinn, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Due to COVID-19, services will be held privately. Les was born in Christopher, Illinois in 1930 – the son of a coal miner. He and his younger brother had a great time growing up in the little town with their parents and on a farm...
Kyarie Chanel Staley
Oct 14, 2020
EDGEFIELD, SC – KYARIE CHANEL STALEY, 3 months old, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, October 14, 2020.
Born in Columbia, SC on June 29, 2020, Kyarie was a daughter of Dalaqua Q. S “C Jay” Staley and Aliyma Te-ara McLean.
Survivors, in addition to her parents are her brother, Sylvon Staley; grandparents, Burnadette Hicks-McLean, Warrenville, Renea L. Calloway, Aiken, Anthony McLean,...
Mabel B Hice
Oct 13, 2020
AIKEN, SC- Mrs. Mabel Bowyer Hice, 92, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 after a very brief illness. Born in Covington, Virginia, Mrs. Hice was a daughter of the late Mathew Wilson Bowyer and Gertrude Tolley Bowyer and succeeded a direct line of English immigrants who settled in Virginia nearly 400 years...
Catherine Simpson Heckadon
Oct 13, 2020
WILLIAMSBURG, VA - With profound sadness we announce the passing of Catherine Heckadon, our loving and devoted Grandmother & Great Grandmother, on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at her residence in Williamsburg, VA of natural causes. Born in Brooklyn, New York Catherine lived a long and vibrant life. Catherine graduated from the Presbyterian Nursing School of Philadelphia, PA graduating in 1943....
David Alton Wilson
Oct 12, 2020
Aiken – MSGT U.S. Air Force (Retired) David Alton Wilson, 80, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020.
Mr. Wilson was born in Rockingham, NC, a son of the late Harry Levon Wilson and Evelyn Wright Wilson. While in the U.S. Air Force, he served in Combat Control and Delta Force.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cora Anne Richardson...
William Vincent Magee
Oct 11, 2020
William “Bill” Vincent Magee, age 88, of Aiken, SC passed away October 11, 2020 in Augusta, GA.
Bill is survived by his wife Rebecca Magee of Aiken, SC, his children Kathleen Georges Dieker, John Magee, James Magee, Joseph Magee and many grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his sons William Magee, Jr. and Robert Magee and his first wife Maria.
Bill...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Gena V. Turner
Nov 2, 2020
Gena V (Ginger) Knotts Turner, born September 12, 1923 in rural Mississippi died November 2, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. Heaven lifted Mrs. Turner from her old world of pain, loneliness and sadness into her new Eternal home filled with peace, happiness and visits with family and friends who have gone on before her. Heaven has no CoVid19 restrictions! Born to...
Sheldon Howard Fishbein
Oct 29, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Mr. Sheldon Howard “Shelly” Fishbein, 75, beloved husband of Judy Fishbein, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. Shelly was born in Chicago, IL on May 4, 1945 to the late Isadore and Gertrude Snitofsky Fishbein. He spent his career as an appliance repairman and was a talented service technician. Shelly was an avid bowler and will be...
David L. Rodgers
Oct 28, 2020
AIKEN, SC – DAVID L. RODGERS, 72, beloved husband of Judy Hare Rodgers, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Millen, GA, David was a son of the late Johnny Johnson and Mary Alice Wallace Johnson. He is preceded in death by his brother Jackie Rodgers and sister Camille Davis. He retired as Sergeant...
Ernest Ray "Ernie" Allen
Oct 27, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Mr. Ernest Ray "Ernie" Allen, 77, loving husband of Anita Allen, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Aiken with The Rev. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon and The Rev. Butch Blackwell officiating. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a mask will be required...
Ella Mae Greene
Oct 26, 2020
AIKEN, SC - ELLA MAE BROWN GREENE, died Monday, October 26, 2020, at Augusta University Medical Center.
A resident of Aiken County for more than 65 years, Mrs. Greene was born on December 25, 1932 in Mena, Arkansas. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in New Ellenton and had many friends at Foreman Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Greene...
Edward Ray Rivers
Oct 24, 2020
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Edward Ray Rivers was born on September 5, 1957 to Janice Campbell Rivers and the late Al Clark Rivers.
Dedicated Son, Father, Husband, and Brother he is survived by his mother Janice; son Christopher Evan Rivers; wife Nancy Rivers; brothers Stephen Rivers and his wife Denise; Mitchell Rivers; brother-in-law Dennis Wellen; sister/brother –in-law Sue and Doug DeSmidt;...
Lee Brittain
Oct 21, 2020
NEW ELLENTON, SC – LEE BRITTAIN, 50, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, October 21, 2020.
A native of Aiken County, Lee grew up in New Ellenton and graduated from Silver Bluff High School. He was a hairstylist for many years in Aiken.
Surviving are his mother, Judith “Judi” Edenfield Livingston, New Ellenton; father, Tony L. Brittain, Sr. (Marty), Lake Murray;...
Wyatt James Levi Gibson
Oct 21, 2020
BEECH ISLAND, SC – WYATT JAMES LEVI GIBSON, 15 day old son of Casey Mark and Amanda Rose Gibson, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at MUSC in Charleston.
Surviving in addition to his loving parents are paternal grandparents, Mark and Daphne Gibson, Aiken; maternal grandparents, Lori Adams, Canton, OH, Charles Schmidt, Lakeland, FL; paternal great-grandfather, Haskell Goodwin, Sr., Aiken,...
Raymond Leo Eckenrode, Sr.
Oct 19, 2020
AIKEN, SC - RAYMOND LEO ECKENRODE, SR., 93, husband of the late Ida May Eckenrode, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday October 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 75 years Ida May Eckenrode. During his last two weeks he was visited by many family members and in spite of being very tired...
John Eric Bergstrom
Oct 18, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Without first discussing with his beloved wife of 48 years, John Eric Bergstrom departed this life on October 18, 2020. He was 75 years old, and left a life full of many blessings, much happiness, great family and friends, and just a little sorrow thrown in. He was born on March 9, 1945 in New York...
Bettie J. Irvin
Oct 18, 2020
AIKEN, SC – BETTIE JOYCE IRVIN, 90, beloved wife of Ben C. Irvin, passed away, Sunday, October 18, 2020.
A native of Bluefield, WV, Bettie was a daughter of the late Clyde and Allie Linkous Wiley. She was a homemaker.
Survivors, in addition to her husband Ben, include her daughter, Caryn O’Connell, Norton, MA; son, Michael W. Irvin, Aiken; four...
Ines S. Broker
Oct 17, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Sadly, Ines Broker, 82, on October 17, 2020 lost her 7 year battle with PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsey).
She is survived by husband Paul and 3 children; Howard Moore of Devon, PA, Cynthia Scheeler of Berwyn, PA and Gregory Moore of Vero Beach, FL. She also leaves Zachary Scheeler of Norristown, PA and was predeceased by Troy...
Reed W. McGuire
Oct 16, 2020
AIKEN, SC – REED W. McGUIRE, 89, beloved husband of Margie D. McGuire, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at his residence.
A native of Beech Mountain, NC, Reed was a son of the late Hurst and Addie McGuire. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in Paris during the Korean Conflict. Reed had made Aiken,...
Linda L. Hutchens Baker
Oct 16, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Linda Hutchens Baker,73, widow of the late Ronald Wayne Baker, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving children. Linda was born April 19, 1947 in Rigby, Idaho to the late A.W. and Thelma Moore Hutchens. She was a phenomenal mother to her family. Linda was a compassionate person and had a smile for...
Leslie Roy McQuinn
Oct 14, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Mr. Leslie Roy McQuinn, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Due to COVID-19, services will be held privately. Les was born in Christopher, Illinois in 1930 – the son of a coal miner. He and his younger brother had a great time growing up in the little town with their parents and on a farm...
Kyarie Chanel Staley
Oct 14, 2020
EDGEFIELD, SC – KYARIE CHANEL STALEY, 3 months old, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, October 14, 2020.
Born in Columbia, SC on June 29, 2020, Kyarie was a daughter of Dalaqua Q. S “C Jay” Staley and Aliyma Te-ara McLean.
Survivors, in addition to her parents are her brother, Sylvon Staley; grandparents, Burnadette Hicks-McLean, Warrenville, Renea L. Calloway, Aiken, Anthony McLean,...
Mabel B Hice
Oct 13, 2020
AIKEN, SC- Mrs. Mabel Bowyer Hice, 92, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 after a very brief illness. Born in Covington, Virginia, Mrs. Hice was a daughter of the late Mathew Wilson Bowyer and Gertrude Tolley Bowyer and succeeded a direct line of English immigrants who settled in Virginia nearly 400 years...
Catherine Simpson Heckadon
Oct 13, 2020
WILLIAMSBURG, VA - With profound sadness we announce the passing of Catherine Heckadon, our loving and devoted Grandmother & Great Grandmother, on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at her residence in Williamsburg, VA of natural causes. Born in Brooklyn, New York Catherine lived a long and vibrant life. Catherine graduated from the Presbyterian Nursing School of Philadelphia, PA graduating in 1943....
David Alton Wilson
Oct 12, 2020
Aiken – MSGT U.S. Air Force (Retired) David Alton Wilson, 80, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020.
Mr. Wilson was born in Rockingham, NC, a son of the late Harry Levon Wilson and Evelyn Wright Wilson. While in the U.S. Air Force, he served in Combat Control and Delta Force.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cora Anne Richardson...
William Vincent Magee
Oct 11, 2020
William “Bill” Vincent Magee, age 88, of Aiken, SC passed away October 11, 2020 in Augusta, GA.
Bill is survived by his wife Rebecca Magee of Aiken, SC, his children Kathleen Georges Dieker, John Magee, James Magee, Joseph Magee and many grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his sons William Magee, Jr. and Robert Magee and his first wife Maria.
Bill...
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