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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Joseph Francis Stackley

Joseph Francis Stackley

Feb 18, 2025

Joseph Francis Stackley, the son of US Army Lt. Colonel, Joseph Anthony Stackley and Arlene Pelow Stackley, ‘Joe’ lived to be 78.

His siblings include Paula McKinstry (d); Eleanor Stackley Fry; the late Louis Terrence Stackley, Mary Eileen Stackley; Lucille Stackley Parker; Paula Maureen Stackley Imwold; Sean Gerard Stackley; and Loretta Stackley Walsh. Joe has 9 nieces and nephews, along with...

Susan Marie Baruch

Susan Marie Baruch

Feb 13, 2025

Susan Marie Baruch, 78, beloved wife of Thomas E. Baruch, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 in her home with her loving husband by her side.

Additional obituary information will be forthcoming.

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

Neal L. Riddle

Neal L. Riddle

Feb 13, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Neal L. Riddle, 88, beloved husband of Debbie B. Riddle, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Born in West Point, TN, Neal was the son of the late Paul and Georgia Riddle. He left Tennessee at 17 years old to work at The Savannah River Plant in Aiken. Neal’s career at the Savannah River Site spanned 42...

Timothy Parks Vincent

Timothy Parks Vincent

Feb 11, 2025

TIMOTHY PARKS VINCENT, 68, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

A native of Chattanooga, TN, Tim was a son of the late Jack and Gwendolyn Parks Vincent. He had lived in Aiken County since 1998 and retired from the Savannah River Site.

Survivors include his wife, Marilea Pearson Vincent and his son, Luke Vincent.

A private service will be held for the...

Gerald Heath Parker

Gerald Heath Parker

Feb 8, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Gerald H. Parker, 88, died on February 8, 2025 in Aiken, SC.

Jerry was born on February 27, 1936 to Fleta and Charles Parker in Salisbury, NC. In 1954, he graduated from Boyden High School.

Mr. Parker held degrees in nuclear and mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University and Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. He spent his...

Patton Henson

Patton Henson

Feb 8, 2025

PATTON B. HENSON, 55, passed away early Saturday morning, February 8, 2025 in his home with his loving mother by his side.

A native of and life-long resident of Aiken, Pat was the son of Betty Henson Williamson and the late Bruce L. Henson. He graduated from South Aiken High School and attended Anderson College where he played baseball. His latest...

Jane Duncan

Jane Duncan

Feb 7, 2025

Jane (Roberta Jane) Duncan, 85 of Aiken County (Wagener), South Carolina passed away peacefully in her residence, on Friday, February 7, 2025. 

Jane was born in Bend, Oregon, on January 27, 1940 to Robert Bruce Berni and Clara Lois (Van Matre) Berni. Raised in Pasco Washington and later attending college at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, Jane settled in Portland,...

John "Jay" Steven Boulware

John "Jay" Steven Boulware

Feb 1, 2025

JOHN "JAY" STEVEN BOULWARE, 22, passed away Saturday morning, February 1, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Aiken, “Jay” was the son of Jennifer Diane Brown and the late Jared B. Boulware. He was a 2021 graduate of South Aiken High School, where he was an outfielder on the South Aiken High School baseball team. Jay’s love of baseball developed earlier and...

Anna (Anne) Thrasher Butts

Anna (Anne) Thrasher Butts

Jan 30, 2025

Anne who attained 101 years of age this past September, passed quietly on January 30,2025 at Barclay House with her daughters at her side.

Anne was born and raised in Hanover, MA but spent most of her life living in West Dennis on Cape Cod. She moved to Aiken in 2005 for the weather, the golf and to be near children....

Dale Henry Theesfeld

Dale Henry Theesfeld

Jan 30, 2025

Dale Henry Theesfeld, born on October 11, 1936, in Altona, Illinois, was the eighth of ten children of Henry and Nola (McClure) Theesfeld. He spent his formative years in Galva, Illinois, where he developed a passion for sports. A bout with rheumatic fever during his sophomore year redirected his focus toward academics.

After high school, Dale briefly attended the University of...

Sharon Simpson Young

Sharon Simpson Young

Jan 29, 2025

SHARON LEE SIMPSON YOUNG, 72, beloved wife of the late Richard Curtis Simpson, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in the comfort of her home.

A native of Washingtonville, NY, Sharon was a daughter of the late Robert Bromley and May Hall Brown. She spent most of her life in the Washingtonville and Middletown area of New York where she worked...

Thomas Dudley Barker

Thomas Dudley Barker

Jan 29, 2025

Thomas D. Barker, of Aiken, SC, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family, on January 29, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold (Andy) and Jane Barker, his sister Barbara Vieillard, and his beloved grandson Spencer Barker.

Tom was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. He graduated from...

Richard Evan "Dick" Waller

Richard Evan "Dick" Waller

Jan 29, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Richard Evan "Dick" Waller, 87, beloved husband of Mary A. Waller, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

In addition to his wife, Dick is survived by his two wonderful children; Jeff Waller of Morrisville, NC and Ann Adcock of Ridge Spring, SC.

Services will be private.

SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Minnie Pellicane

Minnie Pellicane

Jan 28, 2025

MINNIE PELLICANE, 94, widow of Jack Eugene Pellicane, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Hitchcock Square with her loving daughters by her side.

Born in Yorktown, TX, Minnie was a daughter of the late Fidel H. and Julia Garza Salais. After graduating from high school, Minnie’s father sent her to San Antonio for secretarial school. It was in San Antonio...

Michael Ray Garcia

Michael Ray Garcia

Jan 28, 2025

BEECH ISLAND, SC - MICHAEL RAY GARCIA, 53, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025 in his home.

Born in San Antonio, TX, Michael was a son of Marlene Paris Neibarger and the late Jose Garcia. He lived most of his life in Augusta and worked for TTX Railroad before being medically retired. He loved riding his motorcycle and was...

Charles N. Groover

Charles N. Groover

Jan 26, 2025

Charles Noel Groover, 78, passed away Sunday morning, January 26, 2025 in NHC Healthcare, North Augusta, SC.

 Charles was born in Savannah, Georgia on December 25th 1946. His mother was Helen Louise Olsen and father was Charles Wilbur Groover. He graduated from Allendale-Fairfax HS and served in the Navy during Vietnam. 

 Survivors include sons, Charles and Richard, grandchildren, Coleman, Jack and Madison....

Major C. Thompson, PhD.

Major C. Thompson, PhD.

Jan 24, 2025

Major C. Thompson, PhD, of Aiken, S.C. passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in rural north Alabama in 1937, Dr. Thompson grew up in Birmingham. He was the son of the late George Frederick and Anna Laura Pitzing Thompson.

He is survived by his true love Mary Ann Roof Thompson, whom he cherished and devoted himself...

Alpheus Kenneth Lain, Jr.

Alpheus Kenneth Lain, Jr.

Jan 24, 2025

ALPHEUS KENNETH “KEN” LAIN, JR., 79, passed away Friday morning, January 24, 2025 in his home following an illness.

Born in Columbia, SC, Ken was a son of the late Alpheus Kenneth “A. K.” Lain, Sr., and Maude Campbell Lain. When he was a young boy his family moved to California where they lived for a few years. They relocated to...

Larry Allen Hawkins

Larry Allen Hawkins

Jan 24, 2025

Mr. Larry Allen Hawkins, 79, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025. 

Larry was born in Clarksburg, WV, son of the late Howard and Velma Roberts Hawkins, and recently resided in Aiken, SC. 

Larry is survived by his loving wife, Antoinette “Tonie” Ukmar; his daughters, Lori (Frances Tucci) Hawkins, New York, NY; Lisa Hawkins, Clairmont, NH; grandchildren, Eva and Lexie Tucci; sisters, Lorraine...

John "Matt" Matthew Griffin

John "Matt" Matthew Griffin

Jan 21, 2025

Psalm 146:2 (“I will sing praises to my God with my dying breath)

Mr. John Matthew “Matt” Griffin, 49, entered into rest unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Matt was born in Augusta, GA, and a native to the North Augusta/Graniteville area. He was the son of Sue Lee Couch Griffin, of North Augusta, SC, and the late Robert Dunbar Griffin.

He is...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Joseph Francis Stackley

Joseph Francis Stackley

Feb 18, 2025

Joseph Francis Stackley, the son of US Army Lt. Colonel, Joseph Anthony Stackley and Arlene Pelow Stackley, ‘Joe’ lived to be 78.

His siblings include Paula McKinstry (d); Eleanor Stackley Fry; the late Louis Terrence Stackley, Mary Eileen Stackley; Lucille Stackley Parker; Paula Maureen Stackley Imwold; Sean Gerard Stackley; and Loretta Stackley Walsh. Joe has 9 nieces and nephews, along with...

Susan Marie Baruch

Susan Marie Baruch

Feb 13, 2025

Susan Marie Baruch, 78, beloved wife of Thomas E. Baruch, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 in her home with her loving husband by her side.

Additional obituary information will be forthcoming.

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

Neal L. Riddle

Neal L. Riddle

Feb 13, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Neal L. Riddle, 88, beloved husband of Debbie B. Riddle, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Born in West Point, TN, Neal was the son of the late Paul and Georgia Riddle. He left Tennessee at 17 years old to work at The Savannah River Plant in Aiken. Neal’s career at the Savannah River Site spanned 42...

Timothy Parks Vincent

Timothy Parks Vincent

Feb 11, 2025

TIMOTHY PARKS VINCENT, 68, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

A native of Chattanooga, TN, Tim was a son of the late Jack and Gwendolyn Parks Vincent. He had lived in Aiken County since 1998 and retired from the Savannah River Site.

Survivors include his wife, Marilea Pearson Vincent and his son, Luke Vincent.

A private service will be held for the...

Gerald Heath Parker

Gerald Heath Parker

Feb 8, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Gerald H. Parker, 88, died on February 8, 2025 in Aiken, SC.

Jerry was born on February 27, 1936 to Fleta and Charles Parker in Salisbury, NC. In 1954, he graduated from Boyden High School.

Mr. Parker held degrees in nuclear and mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University and Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. He spent his...

Patton Henson

Patton Henson

Feb 8, 2025

PATTON B. HENSON, 55, passed away early Saturday morning, February 8, 2025 in his home with his loving mother by his side.

A native of and life-long resident of Aiken, Pat was the son of Betty Henson Williamson and the late Bruce L. Henson. He graduated from South Aiken High School and attended Anderson College where he played baseball. His latest...

Jane Duncan

Jane Duncan

Feb 7, 2025

Jane (Roberta Jane) Duncan, 85 of Aiken County (Wagener), South Carolina passed away peacefully in her residence, on Friday, February 7, 2025. 

Jane was born in Bend, Oregon, on January 27, 1940 to Robert Bruce Berni and Clara Lois (Van Matre) Berni. Raised in Pasco Washington and later attending college at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, Jane settled in Portland,...

John "Jay" Steven Boulware

John "Jay" Steven Boulware

Feb 1, 2025

JOHN "JAY" STEVEN BOULWARE, 22, passed away Saturday morning, February 1, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Aiken, “Jay” was the son of Jennifer Diane Brown and the late Jared B. Boulware. He was a 2021 graduate of South Aiken High School, where he was an outfielder on the South Aiken High School baseball team. Jay’s love of baseball developed earlier and...

Anna (Anne) Thrasher Butts

Anna (Anne) Thrasher Butts

Jan 30, 2025

Anne who attained 101 years of age this past September, passed quietly on January 30,2025 at Barclay House with her daughters at her side.

Anne was born and raised in Hanover, MA but spent most of her life living in West Dennis on Cape Cod. She moved to Aiken in 2005 for the weather, the golf and to be near children....

Dale Henry Theesfeld

Dale Henry Theesfeld

Jan 30, 2025

Dale Henry Theesfeld, born on October 11, 1936, in Altona, Illinois, was the eighth of ten children of Henry and Nola (McClure) Theesfeld. He spent his formative years in Galva, Illinois, where he developed a passion for sports. A bout with rheumatic fever during his sophomore year redirected his focus toward academics.

After high school, Dale briefly attended the University of...

Sharon Simpson Young

Sharon Simpson Young

Jan 29, 2025

SHARON LEE SIMPSON YOUNG, 72, beloved wife of the late Richard Curtis Simpson, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in the comfort of her home.

A native of Washingtonville, NY, Sharon was a daughter of the late Robert Bromley and May Hall Brown. She spent most of her life in the Washingtonville and Middletown area of New York where she worked...

Thomas Dudley Barker

Thomas Dudley Barker

Jan 29, 2025

Thomas D. Barker, of Aiken, SC, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family, on January 29, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold (Andy) and Jane Barker, his sister Barbara Vieillard, and his beloved grandson Spencer Barker.

Tom was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. He graduated from...

Richard Evan "Dick" Waller

Richard Evan "Dick" Waller

Jan 29, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Richard Evan "Dick" Waller, 87, beloved husband of Mary A. Waller, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

In addition to his wife, Dick is survived by his two wonderful children; Jeff Waller of Morrisville, NC and Ann Adcock of Ridge Spring, SC.

Services will be private.

SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Minnie Pellicane

Minnie Pellicane

Jan 28, 2025

MINNIE PELLICANE, 94, widow of Jack Eugene Pellicane, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Hitchcock Square with her loving daughters by her side.

Born in Yorktown, TX, Minnie was a daughter of the late Fidel H. and Julia Garza Salais. After graduating from high school, Minnie’s father sent her to San Antonio for secretarial school. It was in San Antonio...

Michael Ray Garcia

Michael Ray Garcia

Jan 28, 2025

BEECH ISLAND, SC - MICHAEL RAY GARCIA, 53, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025 in his home.

Born in San Antonio, TX, Michael was a son of Marlene Paris Neibarger and the late Jose Garcia. He lived most of his life in Augusta and worked for TTX Railroad before being medically retired. He loved riding his motorcycle and was...

Charles N. Groover

Charles N. Groover

Jan 26, 2025

Charles Noel Groover, 78, passed away Sunday morning, January 26, 2025 in NHC Healthcare, North Augusta, SC.

 Charles was born in Savannah, Georgia on December 25th 1946. His mother was Helen Louise Olsen and father was Charles Wilbur Groover. He graduated from Allendale-Fairfax HS and served in the Navy during Vietnam. 

 Survivors include sons, Charles and Richard, grandchildren, Coleman, Jack and Madison....

Major C. Thompson, PhD.

Major C. Thompson, PhD.

Jan 24, 2025

Major C. Thompson, PhD, of Aiken, S.C. passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in rural north Alabama in 1937, Dr. Thompson grew up in Birmingham. He was the son of the late George Frederick and Anna Laura Pitzing Thompson.

He is survived by his true love Mary Ann Roof Thompson, whom he cherished and devoted himself...

Alpheus Kenneth Lain, Jr.

Alpheus Kenneth Lain, Jr.

Jan 24, 2025

ALPHEUS KENNETH “KEN” LAIN, JR., 79, passed away Friday morning, January 24, 2025 in his home following an illness.

Born in Columbia, SC, Ken was a son of the late Alpheus Kenneth “A. K.” Lain, Sr., and Maude Campbell Lain. When he was a young boy his family moved to California where they lived for a few years. They relocated to...

Larry Allen Hawkins

Larry Allen Hawkins

Jan 24, 2025

Mr. Larry Allen Hawkins, 79, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025. 

Larry was born in Clarksburg, WV, son of the late Howard and Velma Roberts Hawkins, and recently resided in Aiken, SC. 

Larry is survived by his loving wife, Antoinette “Tonie” Ukmar; his daughters, Lori (Frances Tucci) Hawkins, New York, NY; Lisa Hawkins, Clairmont, NH; grandchildren, Eva and Lexie Tucci; sisters, Lorraine...

John "Matt" Matthew Griffin

John "Matt" Matthew Griffin

Jan 21, 2025

Psalm 146:2 (“I will sing praises to my God with my dying breath)

Mr. John Matthew “Matt” Griffin, 49, entered into rest unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Matt was born in Augusta, GA, and a native to the North Augusta/Graniteville area. He was the son of Sue Lee Couch Griffin, of North Augusta, SC, and the late Robert Dunbar Griffin.

He is...

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