Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Aaron Michael Dowdy
Sep 3, 2024
AARON MICHAEL DOWDY, 51, beloved husband of Beth Matthews Dowdy, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, September 3, 2024.
Born in York, PA, Aaron was a son of Brian L. and Nancy Evans Dowdy. His family moved to Florida when he was in his early teens and then relocated to Aiken when he was 16 years old. Aaron graduated from South Aiken...
Melvin "Mel" Sires
Sep 2, 2024
With great sadness, the family of Melvin J. Sires, III announces his passing on September 2, 2024, with beloved friends by his side.
Mel was born on July 18, 1933 in Atlanta, GA to Melvin J. Sires, Jr. and Bessie Hartness Sires. The family moved to Macon, GA in 1945 with the addition of his younger sister Patsy. Following high school,...
Emmie Marie Furman
Aug 31, 2024
EMMIE MARIE FURMAN, 75, beloved wife of Thomas P. Furman, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Aiken County, Emmie was the daughter of the late Marion A. “Bub” Scott and Elizabeth Scott Gregory. Following her high school education at Aiken High School, she moved to the Washington, DC area, where she...
Harold Barry Tompkins
Aug 29, 2024
Mr. Harold Barry (“Barry”) Tompkins, 83, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024.
Barry was born in Glenolden, PA, son of the late Harold Willers and Marion Duncan Tompkins. After graduating from Aiken High School, he attended the University of New Mexico and Clemson University. Barry retired from the Savannah River Site where he worked as a draftsman.
Over the course of ten...
Mike McCoy
Aug 29, 2024
Harold (Mike) McCoy, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2024. He was surrounded by his wife Sandy - the love of his life - and daughters, Chris and Holly.
Mike was born June 27, 1948 in Williamson, WV to the late Ernest and Marjorie (Johnson) McCoy. He spent his early years...
Alex "Butch" G. Collie, III
Aug 28, 2024
Alexander (Butch) G. Collie III, beloved husband, father and grandfather went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2024. Butch was born on January 31, 1943 in Charlotte, NC, son of the late Alexander G. Collie, Jr. and Lillie Smith Collie.
Butch is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Sarah Emeneker Collie, daughter, Teresa (Alfred) Sineath, N...
Richard John Shaler
Aug 27, 2024
RICHARD JOHN SHALER, 81, husband of the late Barbara Kay Shaler, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in his home with his family by his side.
A native of Saginaw, MI, Richard was a son of the late Joseph and Madeline Harvey Shaler. He grew up and was educated in Michigan before joining the Army. After his discharge he and Barbara...
Virginia "Ginny" Foreman Lewis
Aug 26, 2024
VIRGINIA FOREMAN “GINNY” LEWIS, 53, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 26, 2024 in her home.
A lifelong resident of Jackson, SC, Ginny was a daughter of the late Clinton Foreman, Jr. and Patricia Mason Parker. She was a lifelong member of Matlock Baptist Church. She graduated from Silver Bluff High School and received her nursing degree from USC-Aiken. She worked at...
Thomas Clayter Campbell, Sr.
Aug 26, 2024
Thomas Clayter Campbell, Sr. passed away suddenly, Monday, August 26, 2024.
Thomas was born December 15,1931 in Blaney, SC, and was married to Hazel Peeler on June 27,1954.
His parents were Thomas Edward Campbell and Carrie Iola Goff Campbell. He was a graduate of Blaney High School and attended University of Georgia and Augusta College. He retired as a Principle Engineer from...
Barry Scott Hughes
Aug 25, 2024
Aiken – Mr. Barry Scott Hughes, 73, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024.
Barry was born in South Bend, IN, son of the late John and Edna Joanne Fraser Hughes. He was employed at Ancilla Domini in Donaldson, IN for 34 years. He had a love for music which his neighbors could attest to, and had a deep love for his...
Jerrold G. Thompson
Aug 24, 2024
Jerrold George Thompson, 96, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Jerrold was born on July 21, 1921, to Theodore and Gieslea Thompson in Waukesha, WI. He served in the United States Air Force and worked as a petroleum geologist.
Jerrold is survived by his sons, J. P. (Beverly) Thompson of Aiken and J. T. Thompson of Key...
Harry "Butch" Lee Stafford, Jr.
Aug 23, 2024
HARRY LEE “BUTCH” STAFFORD, JR., 81, beloved husband of Karen King Stafford, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Canton, OH, Harry was a son of the late Harry L. and Mildred Graham Stafford, Sr. He dedicated 27 years of his life to teaching middle school in Lewis County, Kentucky, where he...
Chad Matthew Christensen
Aug 23, 2024
CHAD MATTHEW CHRISTENSEN, 33, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 23, 2024 in Augusta, GA.
A native of Aiken, Chad was a son of Mary Anne Crawford Christensen and the late Andrew Paul Christensen. He graduated from South Aiken High School and was the goalie his senior year when the soccer team won the State Championship in 2009. He loved anime.
Survivors, in...
John Andrew "Andy" Dempsey
Aug 23, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Mr. John Andrew "Andy" Dempsey, 67, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024. He was at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Aiken, Andy was the son of the late Will Mack and Mary Hindson Dempsey. A lifelong resident of Aiken, Andy spent his career working for SC LLR as a commercial building inspector.
He is survived by...
Patricia Devericks Newman
Aug 22, 2024
Patricia “Patti” Grace Newman, 86, received her heavenly reward on August 22, 2024. Born in Terra Alta, West Virginia. She grew up outside of Clarksburg, West Virgina. She was the oldest child of the late Mary and Wesley Devericks. She graduated from Bristol High School (Allstate Choir) in 1955 and won a scholarship to college; however, the money was not...
Nancy Jean Cochrane
Aug 22, 2024
NANCY JEAN COCHRANE, 74, beloved wife of Wayne Allan Cochrane, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 22, 2024 in her home with her loving husband by her side.
A native of Terra Alta, WV, Nancy was the daughter of the late Samuel Henry and Mildred Cottrell DeBerry. A remarkable student, she graduated as Valedictorian of East Preston High School Class of 1967....
Archie W. Sprague
Aug 22, 2024
Archie W. Sprague, 98 of Aiken, SC passed away on August 22, 2024 at Oaks at Aiken. Born in Hornell, NY on June 11, 1926 the son of Archie and Hannah Housel Sprague. He was married in Haskinville, NY on November 30, 1946 to Dorothy Myers Sprague.
While in Bath he and his loving family built and operated the Campers Haven...
Kristopher Steven Kisner
Aug 20, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kristopher Steven Kisner (Kris), 47, of Aiken, South Carolina who left us unexpectedly on August 20, 2024.
Kris was born on July 1, 1977, in Aiken, South Carolina to Steve and Christy Kisner. Kris graduated from South Aiken High School where he played football, soccer and golf which led to his passion for...
David Allen Green
Aug 19, 2024
WARRENVILLE, SC - Mr. David Allen Green, 68, beloved husband of Lori Ellen VanSaders, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024. He was at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was a dedicated industrial electrician known for his unwavering work ethic and technical expertise, earning the respect of his colleagues and friends alike. David found joy not only in his profession...
Danny E. Hallman
Aug 16, 2024
Aiken – Mr. Danny “Scooter” Eugene Hallman, 68, passed away Friday August 16, 2024.
Scooter was born in Allendale-Fairfax, SC and was the son of the late Philbert Lewis Hallman and Joette Smith Hallman.
Growing up, Scooter loved all things cars – driving them, fixing them, and racing them. He attended Greenville Tech after high school and was in the automotive program....
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Aaron Michael Dowdy
Sep 3, 2024
AARON MICHAEL DOWDY, 51, beloved husband of Beth Matthews Dowdy, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, September 3, 2024.
Born in York, PA, Aaron was a son of Brian L. and Nancy Evans Dowdy. His family moved to Florida when he was in his early teens and then relocated to Aiken when he was 16 years old. Aaron graduated from South Aiken...
Melvin "Mel" Sires
Sep 2, 2024
With great sadness, the family of Melvin J. Sires, III announces his passing on September 2, 2024, with beloved friends by his side.
Mel was born on July 18, 1933 in Atlanta, GA to Melvin J. Sires, Jr. and Bessie Hartness Sires. The family moved to Macon, GA in 1945 with the addition of his younger sister Patsy. Following high school,...
Emmie Marie Furman
Aug 31, 2024
EMMIE MARIE FURMAN, 75, beloved wife of Thomas P. Furman, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Aiken County, Emmie was the daughter of the late Marion A. “Bub” Scott and Elizabeth Scott Gregory. Following her high school education at Aiken High School, she moved to the Washington, DC area, where she...
Harold Barry Tompkins
Aug 29, 2024
Mr. Harold Barry (“Barry”) Tompkins, 83, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024.
Barry was born in Glenolden, PA, son of the late Harold Willers and Marion Duncan Tompkins. After graduating from Aiken High School, he attended the University of New Mexico and Clemson University. Barry retired from the Savannah River Site where he worked as a draftsman.
Over the course of ten...
Mike McCoy
Aug 29, 2024
Harold (Mike) McCoy, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2024. He was surrounded by his wife Sandy - the love of his life - and daughters, Chris and Holly.
Mike was born June 27, 1948 in Williamson, WV to the late Ernest and Marjorie (Johnson) McCoy. He spent his early years...
Alex "Butch" G. Collie, III
Aug 28, 2024
Alexander (Butch) G. Collie III, beloved husband, father and grandfather went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2024. Butch was born on January 31, 1943 in Charlotte, NC, son of the late Alexander G. Collie, Jr. and Lillie Smith Collie.
Butch is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Sarah Emeneker Collie, daughter, Teresa (Alfred) Sineath, N...
Richard John Shaler
Aug 27, 2024
RICHARD JOHN SHALER, 81, husband of the late Barbara Kay Shaler, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in his home with his family by his side.
A native of Saginaw, MI, Richard was a son of the late Joseph and Madeline Harvey Shaler. He grew up and was educated in Michigan before joining the Army. After his discharge he and Barbara...
Virginia "Ginny" Foreman Lewis
Aug 26, 2024
VIRGINIA FOREMAN “GINNY” LEWIS, 53, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 26, 2024 in her home.
A lifelong resident of Jackson, SC, Ginny was a daughter of the late Clinton Foreman, Jr. and Patricia Mason Parker. She was a lifelong member of Matlock Baptist Church. She graduated from Silver Bluff High School and received her nursing degree from USC-Aiken. She worked at...
Thomas Clayter Campbell, Sr.
Aug 26, 2024
Thomas Clayter Campbell, Sr. passed away suddenly, Monday, August 26, 2024.
Thomas was born December 15,1931 in Blaney, SC, and was married to Hazel Peeler on June 27,1954.
His parents were Thomas Edward Campbell and Carrie Iola Goff Campbell. He was a graduate of Blaney High School and attended University of Georgia and Augusta College. He retired as a Principle Engineer from...
Barry Scott Hughes
Aug 25, 2024
Aiken – Mr. Barry Scott Hughes, 73, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024.
Barry was born in South Bend, IN, son of the late John and Edna Joanne Fraser Hughes. He was employed at Ancilla Domini in Donaldson, IN for 34 years. He had a love for music which his neighbors could attest to, and had a deep love for his...
Jerrold G. Thompson
Aug 24, 2024
Jerrold George Thompson, 96, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Jerrold was born on July 21, 1921, to Theodore and Gieslea Thompson in Waukesha, WI. He served in the United States Air Force and worked as a petroleum geologist.
Jerrold is survived by his sons, J. P. (Beverly) Thompson of Aiken and J. T. Thompson of Key...
Harry "Butch" Lee Stafford, Jr.
Aug 23, 2024
HARRY LEE “BUTCH” STAFFORD, JR., 81, beloved husband of Karen King Stafford, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Canton, OH, Harry was a son of the late Harry L. and Mildred Graham Stafford, Sr. He dedicated 27 years of his life to teaching middle school in Lewis County, Kentucky, where he...
Chad Matthew Christensen
Aug 23, 2024
CHAD MATTHEW CHRISTENSEN, 33, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 23, 2024 in Augusta, GA.
A native of Aiken, Chad was a son of Mary Anne Crawford Christensen and the late Andrew Paul Christensen. He graduated from South Aiken High School and was the goalie his senior year when the soccer team won the State Championship in 2009. He loved anime.
Survivors, in...
John Andrew "Andy" Dempsey
Aug 23, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Mr. John Andrew "Andy" Dempsey, 67, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024. He was at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Aiken, Andy was the son of the late Will Mack and Mary Hindson Dempsey. A lifelong resident of Aiken, Andy spent his career working for SC LLR as a commercial building inspector.
He is survived by...
Patricia Devericks Newman
Aug 22, 2024
Patricia “Patti” Grace Newman, 86, received her heavenly reward on August 22, 2024. Born in Terra Alta, West Virginia. She grew up outside of Clarksburg, West Virgina. She was the oldest child of the late Mary and Wesley Devericks. She graduated from Bristol High School (Allstate Choir) in 1955 and won a scholarship to college; however, the money was not...
Nancy Jean Cochrane
Aug 22, 2024
NANCY JEAN COCHRANE, 74, beloved wife of Wayne Allan Cochrane, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 22, 2024 in her home with her loving husband by her side.
A native of Terra Alta, WV, Nancy was the daughter of the late Samuel Henry and Mildred Cottrell DeBerry. A remarkable student, she graduated as Valedictorian of East Preston High School Class of 1967....
Archie W. Sprague
Aug 22, 2024
Archie W. Sprague, 98 of Aiken, SC passed away on August 22, 2024 at Oaks at Aiken. Born in Hornell, NY on June 11, 1926 the son of Archie and Hannah Housel Sprague. He was married in Haskinville, NY on November 30, 1946 to Dorothy Myers Sprague.
While in Bath he and his loving family built and operated the Campers Haven...
Kristopher Steven Kisner
Aug 20, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kristopher Steven Kisner (Kris), 47, of Aiken, South Carolina who left us unexpectedly on August 20, 2024.
Kris was born on July 1, 1977, in Aiken, South Carolina to Steve and Christy Kisner. Kris graduated from South Aiken High School where he played football, soccer and golf which led to his passion for...
David Allen Green
Aug 19, 2024
WARRENVILLE, SC - Mr. David Allen Green, 68, beloved husband of Lori Ellen VanSaders, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024. He was at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was a dedicated industrial electrician known for his unwavering work ethic and technical expertise, earning the respect of his colleagues and friends alike. David found joy not only in his profession...
Danny E. Hallman
Aug 16, 2024
Aiken – Mr. Danny “Scooter” Eugene Hallman, 68, passed away Friday August 16, 2024.
Scooter was born in Allendale-Fairfax, SC and was the son of the late Philbert Lewis Hallman and Joette Smith Hallman.
Growing up, Scooter loved all things cars – driving them, fixing them, and racing them. He attended Greenville Tech after high school and was in the automotive program....
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