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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Anna Ecker Cunningham

Anna Ecker Cunningham

Mar 23, 2018

AIKEN – Anna Ecker Cunningham, 96, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2018, at Trinity on Laurens Lutheran Home where she had made her home for almost seven years. A Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 PM, Friday, April 13 at the old St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church on Park Avenue, after which the family will receive...

Barbara Dahm Thompson

Barbara Dahm Thompson

Mar 23, 2018

AIKEN - Mrs. Barbara Joan Dahm Thompson, 85, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018She is survived by her children; Joan (Mark) Irwin, Sewanee, GA, Stephen (Tasha) Thompson, Des Moines, IA, Theresa (David) Wish, Franklin, NJ, Amy (Jeff) Schwartz, Clinton, NJ, Gerry Thompson, Des Moines, IA, Bobby (Doug) Walker, Aiken, grandchildren; Alice Irwin, John Irwin, Luke Thompson, Nick Thompson, Myles Wish,...

Brenda L. Parker

Brenda L. Parker

Mar 15, 2018

Brenda L. Parker, age 70, entered the Church Triumphant on March 15.

     Born in Decatur, Georgia, she was the daughter of Eugene and Martha McKelvey, both of whom predeceased her. A graduate of Coker College (BA) and Webster University(MA), she recently retired from the S.C. Department of Mental Health as State Director of School Based Programs.

     She is...

Austin Burnett Scott, Jr.

Austin Burnett Scott, Jr.

Mar 14, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Rear Admiral Austin Burnett Scott, United States Navy, Retired, died at home on March 14. He was 84 years old. Admiral Scott was born and raised in Waco, Texas, attended school there and later at Rice University, from which he graduated in 1955 with a degree in business administration. At the same time, having been in the...

Lawrence Wayne Lunden

Lawrence Wayne Lunden

Mar 12, 2018

AIKEN - Mr. Lawrence Wayne Lunden, 70, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018.Mr. Lunden was born in Brownsville, PA, a son of the late Lawrence A. and Jenny Ellen Kerr Lunden.  He worked for Westinghouse at the Savannah River Site as a nuclear engineer.He is survived by his sons, Erik Lunden, Aiken, Daniel Lunden, Los Angeles, CA; a daughter, Katherine...

Michael Giles Buckley

Michael Giles Buckley

Mar 10, 2018

AIKEN - Michael Giles Buckley, 70, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 surrounded by family. He was born in Charleston, W.Va, a son of the late Alvin F. and Relda Summers Buckley and attended high school in Ripley, W.Va, where he met his first wife, Wilma Kuhn. Shortly after high school, he enlisted in the Navy and was stationed in...

Carol Ann Staniszewski

Carol Ann Staniszewski

Mar 9, 2018

AIKEN, SC – CAROL A. STANISZEWSKI, 72, beloved wife of John T. Staniszewski, Jr., died suddenly, Friday, March 9, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Chicago, IL, Carol was a daughter of the late Leonard G. and Bernice Mikos Babin. She lived in Paw Paw, MI from age 6 until moving to Aiken in 1989. Carol worked...

Edward Lee Snyder

Edward Lee Snyder

Mar 9, 2018

AIKEN, SC – EDWARD LEE SNYDER, 63, died Friday, March 9, 2018 at his residence.

A native of Charleston, WV, Ed was a son of the late Norma Lee Hatcher Harris and Dennis L. Harris. He lived in Aiken County since 1982 and was a former truck driver for Pepperidge Farms. He was also the former owner of Cheatin Hearts...

Duane Allan Phillips

Duane Allan Phillips

Mar 6, 2018

AIKEN - Mr. Duane Allan Phillips, 54, entered rest due to heart failure Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.   Duane was born October 23, 1963 in Richmond, VA. He moved with his family to Wilmington, DE in 1973 and then on to Aiken in 1975. Duane graduated from South Aiken High School in 1982 and attended...

Jerry Campbell

Jerry Campbell

Mar 5, 2018

AIKEN, SC – JERRY F. CAMPBELL, 76, beloved husband of 55 years of Marilyn Gardner Campbell, died Monday, March 5, 2018 at his residence.

A native of Jackson, MI, Jerry was a son of the late George and Mary Layher Campbell. He lived most his life in Michigan where he retired after 40 years as a deputy sheriff in Jackson...

Ed Lorey

Ed Lorey

Mar 4, 2018

AIKEN, SC – ED LOREY, age 75, entered into rest on March 4, 2018 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 4, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA. Ed is loved and survived by his wife Ginny Lorey. He was a loving father to Timothy Lorey (Michelle) of Altamonte Springs, FL and Carolyn Martinez (Chris)...

Troy L. Cadden

Troy L. Cadden

Mar 3, 2018

Aiken, SC - Troy Lanier Cadden, 69, beloved husband of Paula Heath Cadden, died peacefully at home, Saturday, March 3, 2018. Mr. Cadden was born in Aiken, SC to the late Marvin W. Cadden and Belle Collins Cadden. In addition to his wife of 49 years he is survived by his two beloved sons, William Heath Cadden and Troy Lanier...

Mary M Poole

Mary M Poole

Mar 2, 2018

AIKEN – Mary M. Poole, 80, passed away Friday, March 02, 2018. A memorial service will be held 5:00 Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Shellhouse Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. Mrs. Poole was born in Lexington, SC to the late Doc and Estill Smith. She was a homemaker to her family and will be remembered...

William "Buddy" J Murray, Sr.

William "Buddy" J Murray, Sr.

Mar 1, 2018

William J. “Buddy” Murray, Sr., 89, of Findlay, OH and formerly of Aiken, SC, passed away on March 1, 2018 at The Heritage, Findlay, OH. Buddy was born in 1928 in Summerville, SC to the late William Henry Murray and Myrtis Patrick Murray. He married Harriet Reeves in 1953 and she passed in 2016. Their children include: William J. (Jerry)...

Ronald Jack Rappoport

Ronald Jack Rappoport

Mar 1, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Ronald Jack Rappoport (85) of Aiken, SC, beloved husband for nearly 39 years to Froggie Rappoport, entered the gates of heaven on March 1, 2018. He was born in Cincinnati, OH, on March 21, 1932 to Richard A. and Irene (McBride) Rappoport. He is survived by six children: Richard (Christy) Rappoport; Patricia (Richmond) Townsend; Deborah (Dale) Townsend;...

William David Matthews

William David Matthews

Feb 27, 2018

AIKEN, SC – WILLIAM DAVID MATTHEWS, 26, died Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

A life long resident of Aiken, Will was a son of Tray Matthews and Cathy Vaughn Matthews. He was fun loving and a free-spirit. Will loved his friends and was always willing to help, even to his detriment. He was a former groundskeeper at Sage Valley Golf Club.

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Rebecca Kimbrell

Rebecca Kimbrell

Feb 27, 2018

BATESBURG – Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” W. Kimbrell, 64, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 after a courageous battle with Cancer. Becky was born in Decatur, AL, a daughter of Melvin (Marilyn) Wimberley, Decatur, AL, and the late Sara Speegle Sharp (Ferrel).  She was a Pipefitter for over 35 years, and a member of the Local Union 150. Becky loved...

Dana C. Ostrov

Dana C. Ostrov

Feb 24, 2018

AIKEN - DANA BUSH OSTROV, 68, died Saturday, February 24, 2018   

Born March 14, 1949 in Fort Worth, Texas, Dana was a daughter to the late C.D. Bush Jr. and Dovie DeJarnette Bush. She was a graduate of Dayton School of Practical Nursing, a member of the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses and a member of the Aiken...

Sammie O. King

Sammie O. King

Feb 20, 2018

NEW ELLENTON, SC – SAMMIE O. KING, 78, widow of James King, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at her residence.

A native of Murrells Inlet, SC, Sammie was a daughter of the late Sam and Lessie Jordan Outlaw. She lived in New Ellenton since the late 1950’s. She was active in her children’s and grandchildren’s lives, sewing cheerleading uniforms for...

Stephen L. Brown

Stephen L. Brown

Feb 19, 2018

AIKEN, SC – STEPHEN LeROY BROWN, 55, beloved husband of Catherine Greenhill Brown, died Monday, February 19, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Aiken County, Stephen was a son of the late Austin L. Brown, Jr., and Carolyn Goodwin Brown Mayberry. He lived in Arlington, TX in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s working with American Airlines...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Anna Ecker Cunningham

Anna Ecker Cunningham

Mar 23, 2018

AIKEN – Anna Ecker Cunningham, 96, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2018, at Trinity on Laurens Lutheran Home where she had made her home for almost seven years. A Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 PM, Friday, April 13 at the old St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church on Park Avenue, after which the family will receive...

Barbara Dahm Thompson

Barbara Dahm Thompson

Mar 23, 2018

AIKEN - Mrs. Barbara Joan Dahm Thompson, 85, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018She is survived by her children; Joan (Mark) Irwin, Sewanee, GA, Stephen (Tasha) Thompson, Des Moines, IA, Theresa (David) Wish, Franklin, NJ, Amy (Jeff) Schwartz, Clinton, NJ, Gerry Thompson, Des Moines, IA, Bobby (Doug) Walker, Aiken, grandchildren; Alice Irwin, John Irwin, Luke Thompson, Nick Thompson, Myles Wish,...

Brenda L. Parker

Brenda L. Parker

Mar 15, 2018

Brenda L. Parker, age 70, entered the Church Triumphant on March 15.

     Born in Decatur, Georgia, she was the daughter of Eugene and Martha McKelvey, both of whom predeceased her. A graduate of Coker College (BA) and Webster University(MA), she recently retired from the S.C. Department of Mental Health as State Director of School Based Programs.

     She is...

Austin Burnett Scott, Jr.

Austin Burnett Scott, Jr.

Mar 14, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Rear Admiral Austin Burnett Scott, United States Navy, Retired, died at home on March 14. He was 84 years old. Admiral Scott was born and raised in Waco, Texas, attended school there and later at Rice University, from which he graduated in 1955 with a degree in business administration. At the same time, having been in the...

Lawrence Wayne Lunden

Lawrence Wayne Lunden

Mar 12, 2018

AIKEN - Mr. Lawrence Wayne Lunden, 70, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018.Mr. Lunden was born in Brownsville, PA, a son of the late Lawrence A. and Jenny Ellen Kerr Lunden.  He worked for Westinghouse at the Savannah River Site as a nuclear engineer.He is survived by his sons, Erik Lunden, Aiken, Daniel Lunden, Los Angeles, CA; a daughter, Katherine...

Michael Giles Buckley

Michael Giles Buckley

Mar 10, 2018

AIKEN - Michael Giles Buckley, 70, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 surrounded by family. He was born in Charleston, W.Va, a son of the late Alvin F. and Relda Summers Buckley and attended high school in Ripley, W.Va, where he met his first wife, Wilma Kuhn. Shortly after high school, he enlisted in the Navy and was stationed in...

Carol Ann Staniszewski

Carol Ann Staniszewski

Mar 9, 2018

AIKEN, SC – CAROL A. STANISZEWSKI, 72, beloved wife of John T. Staniszewski, Jr., died suddenly, Friday, March 9, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Chicago, IL, Carol was a daughter of the late Leonard G. and Bernice Mikos Babin. She lived in Paw Paw, MI from age 6 until moving to Aiken in 1989. Carol worked...

Edward Lee Snyder

Edward Lee Snyder

Mar 9, 2018

AIKEN, SC – EDWARD LEE SNYDER, 63, died Friday, March 9, 2018 at his residence.

A native of Charleston, WV, Ed was a son of the late Norma Lee Hatcher Harris and Dennis L. Harris. He lived in Aiken County since 1982 and was a former truck driver for Pepperidge Farms. He was also the former owner of Cheatin Hearts...

Duane Allan Phillips

Duane Allan Phillips

Mar 6, 2018

AIKEN - Mr. Duane Allan Phillips, 54, entered rest due to heart failure Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.   Duane was born October 23, 1963 in Richmond, VA. He moved with his family to Wilmington, DE in 1973 and then on to Aiken in 1975. Duane graduated from South Aiken High School in 1982 and attended...

Jerry Campbell

Jerry Campbell

Mar 5, 2018

AIKEN, SC – JERRY F. CAMPBELL, 76, beloved husband of 55 years of Marilyn Gardner Campbell, died Monday, March 5, 2018 at his residence.

A native of Jackson, MI, Jerry was a son of the late George and Mary Layher Campbell. He lived most his life in Michigan where he retired after 40 years as a deputy sheriff in Jackson...

Ed Lorey

Ed Lorey

Mar 4, 2018

AIKEN, SC – ED LOREY, age 75, entered into rest on March 4, 2018 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 4, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA. Ed is loved and survived by his wife Ginny Lorey. He was a loving father to Timothy Lorey (Michelle) of Altamonte Springs, FL and Carolyn Martinez (Chris)...

Troy L. Cadden

Troy L. Cadden

Mar 3, 2018

Aiken, SC - Troy Lanier Cadden, 69, beloved husband of Paula Heath Cadden, died peacefully at home, Saturday, March 3, 2018. Mr. Cadden was born in Aiken, SC to the late Marvin W. Cadden and Belle Collins Cadden. In addition to his wife of 49 years he is survived by his two beloved sons, William Heath Cadden and Troy Lanier...

Mary M Poole

Mary M Poole

Mar 2, 2018

AIKEN – Mary M. Poole, 80, passed away Friday, March 02, 2018. A memorial service will be held 5:00 Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Shellhouse Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. Mrs. Poole was born in Lexington, SC to the late Doc and Estill Smith. She was a homemaker to her family and will be remembered...

William "Buddy" J Murray, Sr.

William "Buddy" J Murray, Sr.

Mar 1, 2018

William J. “Buddy” Murray, Sr., 89, of Findlay, OH and formerly of Aiken, SC, passed away on March 1, 2018 at The Heritage, Findlay, OH. Buddy was born in 1928 in Summerville, SC to the late William Henry Murray and Myrtis Patrick Murray. He married Harriet Reeves in 1953 and she passed in 2016. Their children include: William J. (Jerry)...

Ronald Jack Rappoport

Ronald Jack Rappoport

Mar 1, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Ronald Jack Rappoport (85) of Aiken, SC, beloved husband for nearly 39 years to Froggie Rappoport, entered the gates of heaven on March 1, 2018. He was born in Cincinnati, OH, on March 21, 1932 to Richard A. and Irene (McBride) Rappoport. He is survived by six children: Richard (Christy) Rappoport; Patricia (Richmond) Townsend; Deborah (Dale) Townsend;...

William David Matthews

William David Matthews

Feb 27, 2018

AIKEN, SC – WILLIAM DAVID MATTHEWS, 26, died Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

A life long resident of Aiken, Will was a son of Tray Matthews and Cathy Vaughn Matthews. He was fun loving and a free-spirit. Will loved his friends and was always willing to help, even to his detriment. He was a former groundskeeper at Sage Valley Golf Club.

...

Rebecca Kimbrell

Rebecca Kimbrell

Feb 27, 2018

BATESBURG – Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” W. Kimbrell, 64, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 after a courageous battle with Cancer. Becky was born in Decatur, AL, a daughter of Melvin (Marilyn) Wimberley, Decatur, AL, and the late Sara Speegle Sharp (Ferrel).  She was a Pipefitter for over 35 years, and a member of the Local Union 150. Becky loved...

Dana C. Ostrov

Dana C. Ostrov

Feb 24, 2018

AIKEN - DANA BUSH OSTROV, 68, died Saturday, February 24, 2018   

Born March 14, 1949 in Fort Worth, Texas, Dana was a daughter to the late C.D. Bush Jr. and Dovie DeJarnette Bush. She was a graduate of Dayton School of Practical Nursing, a member of the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses and a member of the Aiken...

Sammie O. King

Sammie O. King

Feb 20, 2018

NEW ELLENTON, SC – SAMMIE O. KING, 78, widow of James King, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at her residence.

A native of Murrells Inlet, SC, Sammie was a daughter of the late Sam and Lessie Jordan Outlaw. She lived in New Ellenton since the late 1950’s. She was active in her children’s and grandchildren’s lives, sewing cheerleading uniforms for...

Stephen L. Brown

Stephen L. Brown

Feb 19, 2018

AIKEN, SC – STEPHEN LeROY BROWN, 55, beloved husband of Catherine Greenhill Brown, died Monday, February 19, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Aiken County, Stephen was a son of the late Austin L. Brown, Jr., and Carolyn Goodwin Brown Mayberry. He lived in Arlington, TX in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s working with American Airlines...

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