Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Johnnie Holden
Mar 31, 2025
JOHNNIE HOLDEN, 72, passed away Monday morning, March 31, 2025 in Piedmont Augusta Hospital.
Funeral plans will be announced.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Charles "Bobby" Robert Hayes
Mar 30, 2025
CHARLES ROBERT “BOBBY” HAYES, 67, beloved husband of Candace Stapleton "Candy" Hayes, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 30, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, April 2nd from 6 until 8 o’clock at Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be Thursday afternoon, April 3rd at 1 o’clock at Cedar Creek...
Kenneth James Smith
Mar 27, 2025
Mr. Kenneth James Smith, 84, formerly of Dayton, OH and Aiken, SC, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 in West Palm Beach, FL.
Born in McKee, KY, Kenneth was the son of Reverend Eldon and Ella Mae Smith. He attended Oneida Baptist Institute in Oneida, KY, and graduated from Dixie High School in New Lebanon, OH. He worked as a machinist...
Richard "Dick" Robert Bowers
Mar 27, 2025
Aiken, S.C.- Mr. Richard R. (Dick) Bowers, 91, of Kalmia Landing, died March 27, 2025 at Anchor Post Acute.
Funeral services will be held at St. Johns Methodist Church in Aiken at a date and time to be announced. The Revs. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon and Grayson “Butch” Blackwell will officiate. Burial will be private in the Sunset Memorial Gardens.
A native...
Martha R. Killian
Mar 26, 2025
Martha Roberts Killian went to her Eternal Home in Heaven on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She is survived by her husband of more than sixty years, Gerald W. Killian, and she is survived by two adult sons, Thomas Killian (Virginia) of Cartersville, Georgia and Andrew Killian (Venita) of Duluth, Georgia. She is survived by five grandchildren, Nicholas (and Sarah) Killian,...
Michael Dennis Dukes
Mar 26, 2025
Michael Dennis Dukes passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, surrounded by family at home. He was a caring husband, father, uncle, and grandfather. Mike was born November 4, 1952, in Winter Haven, Florida, to the late Beatrice Little Dukes and Carl Dennis Dukes. He enjoyed the friendship of his two older sisters Glennis and Susan and care from his...
Ronald C. Jones
Mar 22, 2025
Ronald C. Jones beloved husband of Sandra P. “Sandee” Jones passed away Saturday morning, March 22, 2025 at home with his loving wife by his side. Ron was born November 13, 1941 in Rome, NY. He was the son of Clinton and Arlene Jones. The family moved to Verona, NY where Ron was joined by brother Robert K, and sister...
Carolyn Theresa Cain
Mar 20, 2025
Carolyn Theresa Cain, 70, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Center. She is now with our Lord.
Carolyn was the daughter of Jean Craig Cain and the late Robert Elwood Cain. Carolyn graduated from Aiken High School and with a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from Clemson University. She taught reading at Hawthorne Elementary for five...
Lorraine Murphree Kelley
Mar 19, 2025
Mrs. Lorraine Murphree Kelley, 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Lorraine was born in Pickens, SC, daughter of the late Roy and Pauline Cooper Murphree. She graduated from Pickens High School, where she met her future husband, James A. Kelley, who was a fellow high school hall monitor.
After they married in December 1963, Lorraine worked as a bank teller...
Margie Smith Cansler
Mar 17, 2025
MARGIE SMITH CANSLER, 94, widow of Robert Cansler, passed away peacefully Monday, March 17, 2025 at home.
A native of Duncan, SC, Margie was a daughter of the late Charlie and Dolly Harvey Smith. She made her home in Aiken since 1953 and was a homemaker. She was a founding member of Charles Wesley United Methodist Church and was active until...
Cordine Coleman Todd
Mar 16, 2025
CORDINE COLEMAN TODD, 81, widow of James Dwight Todd, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A lifelong resident of Aiken County, Cordine was a daughter of the late Cordy and Alice Jay Coleman. She retired from Millbrook Daycare. Cordine was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church.
Cordine had a profound love for the outdoors. She loved hunting,...
Jesse Colin Young
Mar 16, 2025
Jesse Colin Young, whose sincere tenor vocals for the Youngbloods graced one of the most loving anthems of the hippie era, “Get Together,” a Top Five hit in 1969, before he went on to pursue a solo career that lasted more than five decades, died on Sunday at his home in Aiken, S.C. He was 83.His death was announced by...
Patricia Q. Bernard
Mar 15, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Bernard, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025. She was born in New York City, New York to John Francis Quick and Louise Pearl (Hutto) Quick on December 21, 1933.
Pat grew up in Smithtown, New York. She graduated from Smithtown High School in 1951 where she was an active member of the school’s theater group and...
Eresminia Interiano Rivera
Mar 14, 2025
Ms. Eresminia Interiano Rivera, 96, peacefully entered into eternal rest on the sabbath of Friday, March 14, 2025.
Eresminia was born in Santa Barbara, Honduras. She spent the majority of her life in Queens, New York navigating the city with remarkable ease and grace. Daughter of the late Santos Rodriquez and Catherine Interiano. She was a devout Seventh-day Adventist and a...
Brock Whaley
Mar 14, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Brock Whaley, 70, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803.
Robert Griffith
Mar 14, 2025
Robert H. Griffith III “Bobby”, 72 beloved husband of Loretta Griffith, passed away peacefully Friday March 14, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Baltimore, Bobby was the son of Robert H. Griffith Jr. and Dorothy Ann Griffith.
He was a locomotive engineer for Amtrak where he met his future wife, Loretta. He was her instructor and taught her to...
Michael W. Poth
Mar 12, 2025
Michael William Poth of Aiken, South Carolina passed away March 12, 2025 surrounded by his wife, daughter and loving family. Mike was born in Levittown, Pennsylvania to William and Maralin Poth on May 26, 1955.
Mike graduated from high school in Martinsburg, West Virginia in 1973. He went on to Virginia Tech and graduated from Shepherd College with a degree in...
Dorothy L. Johnson
Mar 12, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Dorothy L. Johnson, 93, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Cheryl Lefkowitz
Mar 10, 2025
CHERYL LINDA LEFKOWITZ, 82, beloved wife of Paul H. Lefkowitz, passed away Monday evening, March 10, 2025 in her home with her family by her side.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Cheryl was the daughter of the late Louis and Jeanette Liff Weisberg. She was raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio, and proudly graduated as a member of the inaugural class of Beachwood...
Janine Pierrette Maier
Mar 9, 2025
JANINE PIERRETTE MAIER, 78, beloved wife of James B. Maier, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, Sunday morning, March 9, 2025.
Born in Cuba, NY, Janine was a native of Angelica, NY. She was a daughter of the late James and Pierrette Plumecocq Rauh. She graduated from Salamanca High School where she excelled in art. A gifted artist, Janine...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Johnnie Holden
Mar 31, 2025
JOHNNIE HOLDEN, 72, passed away Monday morning, March 31, 2025 in Piedmont Augusta Hospital.
Funeral plans will be announced.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Charles "Bobby" Robert Hayes
Mar 30, 2025
CHARLES ROBERT “BOBBY” HAYES, 67, beloved husband of Candace Stapleton "Candy" Hayes, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 30, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, April 2nd from 6 until 8 o’clock at Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be Thursday afternoon, April 3rd at 1 o’clock at Cedar Creek...
Kenneth James Smith
Mar 27, 2025
Mr. Kenneth James Smith, 84, formerly of Dayton, OH and Aiken, SC, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 in West Palm Beach, FL.
Born in McKee, KY, Kenneth was the son of Reverend Eldon and Ella Mae Smith. He attended Oneida Baptist Institute in Oneida, KY, and graduated from Dixie High School in New Lebanon, OH. He worked as a machinist...
Richard "Dick" Robert Bowers
Mar 27, 2025
Aiken, S.C.- Mr. Richard R. (Dick) Bowers, 91, of Kalmia Landing, died March 27, 2025 at Anchor Post Acute.
Funeral services will be held at St. Johns Methodist Church in Aiken at a date and time to be announced. The Revs. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon and Grayson “Butch” Blackwell will officiate. Burial will be private in the Sunset Memorial Gardens.
A native...
Martha R. Killian
Mar 26, 2025
Martha Roberts Killian went to her Eternal Home in Heaven on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She is survived by her husband of more than sixty years, Gerald W. Killian, and she is survived by two adult sons, Thomas Killian (Virginia) of Cartersville, Georgia and Andrew Killian (Venita) of Duluth, Georgia. She is survived by five grandchildren, Nicholas (and Sarah) Killian,...
Michael Dennis Dukes
Mar 26, 2025
Michael Dennis Dukes passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, surrounded by family at home. He was a caring husband, father, uncle, and grandfather. Mike was born November 4, 1952, in Winter Haven, Florida, to the late Beatrice Little Dukes and Carl Dennis Dukes. He enjoyed the friendship of his two older sisters Glennis and Susan and care from his...
Ronald C. Jones
Mar 22, 2025
Ronald C. Jones beloved husband of Sandra P. “Sandee” Jones passed away Saturday morning, March 22, 2025 at home with his loving wife by his side. Ron was born November 13, 1941 in Rome, NY. He was the son of Clinton and Arlene Jones. The family moved to Verona, NY where Ron was joined by brother Robert K, and sister...
Carolyn Theresa Cain
Mar 20, 2025
Carolyn Theresa Cain, 70, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Center. She is now with our Lord.
Carolyn was the daughter of Jean Craig Cain and the late Robert Elwood Cain. Carolyn graduated from Aiken High School and with a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from Clemson University. She taught reading at Hawthorne Elementary for five...
Lorraine Murphree Kelley
Mar 19, 2025
Mrs. Lorraine Murphree Kelley, 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Lorraine was born in Pickens, SC, daughter of the late Roy and Pauline Cooper Murphree. She graduated from Pickens High School, where she met her future husband, James A. Kelley, who was a fellow high school hall monitor.
After they married in December 1963, Lorraine worked as a bank teller...
Margie Smith Cansler
Mar 17, 2025
MARGIE SMITH CANSLER, 94, widow of Robert Cansler, passed away peacefully Monday, March 17, 2025 at home.
A native of Duncan, SC, Margie was a daughter of the late Charlie and Dolly Harvey Smith. She made her home in Aiken since 1953 and was a homemaker. She was a founding member of Charles Wesley United Methodist Church and was active until...
Cordine Coleman Todd
Mar 16, 2025
CORDINE COLEMAN TODD, 81, widow of James Dwight Todd, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A lifelong resident of Aiken County, Cordine was a daughter of the late Cordy and Alice Jay Coleman. She retired from Millbrook Daycare. Cordine was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church.
Cordine had a profound love for the outdoors. She loved hunting,...
Jesse Colin Young
Mar 16, 2025
Jesse Colin Young, whose sincere tenor vocals for the Youngbloods graced one of the most loving anthems of the hippie era, “Get Together,” a Top Five hit in 1969, before he went on to pursue a solo career that lasted more than five decades, died on Sunday at his home in Aiken, S.C. He was 83.His death was announced by...
Patricia Q. Bernard
Mar 15, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Bernard, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025. She was born in New York City, New York to John Francis Quick and Louise Pearl (Hutto) Quick on December 21, 1933.
Pat grew up in Smithtown, New York. She graduated from Smithtown High School in 1951 where she was an active member of the school’s theater group and...
Eresminia Interiano Rivera
Mar 14, 2025
Ms. Eresminia Interiano Rivera, 96, peacefully entered into eternal rest on the sabbath of Friday, March 14, 2025.
Eresminia was born in Santa Barbara, Honduras. She spent the majority of her life in Queens, New York navigating the city with remarkable ease and grace. Daughter of the late Santos Rodriquez and Catherine Interiano. She was a devout Seventh-day Adventist and a...
Brock Whaley
Mar 14, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Brock Whaley, 70, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803.
Robert Griffith
Mar 14, 2025
Robert H. Griffith III “Bobby”, 72 beloved husband of Loretta Griffith, passed away peacefully Friday March 14, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Baltimore, Bobby was the son of Robert H. Griffith Jr. and Dorothy Ann Griffith.
He was a locomotive engineer for Amtrak where he met his future wife, Loretta. He was her instructor and taught her to...
Michael W. Poth
Mar 12, 2025
Michael William Poth of Aiken, South Carolina passed away March 12, 2025 surrounded by his wife, daughter and loving family. Mike was born in Levittown, Pennsylvania to William and Maralin Poth on May 26, 1955.
Mike graduated from high school in Martinsburg, West Virginia in 1973. He went on to Virginia Tech and graduated from Shepherd College with a degree in...
Dorothy L. Johnson
Mar 12, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Dorothy L. Johnson, 93, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Cheryl Lefkowitz
Mar 10, 2025
CHERYL LINDA LEFKOWITZ, 82, beloved wife of Paul H. Lefkowitz, passed away Monday evening, March 10, 2025 in her home with her family by her side.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Cheryl was the daughter of the late Louis and Jeanette Liff Weisberg. She was raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio, and proudly graduated as a member of the inaugural class of Beachwood...
Janine Pierrette Maier
Mar 9, 2025
JANINE PIERRETTE MAIER, 78, beloved wife of James B. Maier, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, Sunday morning, March 9, 2025.
Born in Cuba, NY, Janine was a native of Angelica, NY. She was a daughter of the late James and Pierrette Plumecocq Rauh. She graduated from Salamanca High School where she excelled in art. A gifted artist, Janine...
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