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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Rodney Henry Smith

Rodney Henry Smith

Jul 28, 2024

RODNEY HENRY SMITH, 78, beloved husband of Alice Cook Smith, passed away Sunday morning, July 28, 2024 at his residence.

A native of Edgefield. Rodney was a son of the late Henry Willie and Ida Mae Chavis Smith. He lived most of his life in Aiken and retired from Harvey Hubbell.

Surviving is his wife of 44 years, Alice; a godchild, Trey...

Gary Ord Percival

Gary Ord Percival

Jul 26, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Gary Ord Percival, 80, beloved husband of Colleen Percival passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Piedmont Hospital with his loving family by his side.

A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Gary was the son of the late Paul and Ruth Percival. Gary graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, received his bachelor's degree from Penn State University...

Vincent Thomas Perno

Vincent Thomas Perno

Jul 25, 2024

Wagener, SC – Mr. Vincent Thomas Perno, 80, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Vincent was born in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Frank and Rose (Scialabba) Perno. He was a former Sales Manager for Philadelphia Ball and Roller Bearing Co. Philadelphia PA.

Vincent is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Phyllis Ann Binkowski Perno; daughters, Phyllis (Tim) O’Neill,...

Helen Ann Thompson

Helen Ann Thompson

Jul 25, 2024

Aiken - Mrs. Helen Ann Thompson, 88, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Maureen Wolf Zaniel

Maureen Wolf Zaniel

Jul 24, 2024

Maureen Wolf Zaniel, born and raised in Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on July 24, 2024, at the age of 73. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Evelyn Goss Wolf.  Maureen moved to the Washington, DC area in 1978 to attend Georgetown Law, where she graduated with a JD in 1981. She dedicated over 30 years of...

Billy Joe Reedy, Jr.

Billy Joe Reedy, Jr.

Jul 22, 2024

BILLY JOE REEDY, JR., 46, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 in Aiken County.

A native of Gallatin, TN, Billy was a son of the late Billly Joe Reedy, Sr., and Linda McCall Reedy. He moved to Aiken 20 years ago from Tennessee and was employed at Mark Anthony Brewing Company in Columbia, SC. He was an avid Alabama fan.

Surviving are...

Carol Uprichard Garrett

Carol Uprichard Garrett

Jul 22, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Carol has completed her journey through the many stages of Dementia. She passed away calmly at The Place at Shadow Oaks. Carol was born in Greenwood, SC to the late Helen Hilton Uprichard Marshall and Jack Hampton Uprichard.

She is survived by her husband Ron of Aiken and daughters Leigh Garrett Norton (Michael) of Aiken and Mary Catharine...

Donna Lee Hunkele

Donna Lee Hunkele

Jul 21, 2024

Aiken, SC - Donna Lee Hunkele, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the age of 80. Donna is survived by her devoted husband Bill, their five children her daughters, Michelle (Tom) Giles of Buffalo, NY, Debbie (Jay) Russell of Arcadia, KS and her three sons Steve (Renee) Farmer of Waxhaw, NC,...

William B Roberts

William B Roberts

Jul 19, 2024

Aiken – Mr. William B Roberts “Bill”, 90, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024. William was married for over 67 years to his beloved wife, Margaret Ann (nee) Corley, who passed away in October, 2021.

He is survived by three children, Susan Roberts of New Jersey, Corley Roberts of Nashville, Tennessee, and William Roberts of Dallas, TX; his grandchildren, Sarah and...

James George Dallmann

James George Dallmann

Jul 19, 2024

James (Jim) George Dallmann 83, passed suddenly and peacefully at home, after a perfectly ordinary day Friday, July 19, 2024.

 Jim made his career as a banker in Milwaukee and retired to South Carolina where he found wonderful, steadfast friends. A part of his heart remained on the farm and in the deep green woods of Northern Wisconsin.

 After his family, Jim...

Janice Lynn White

Janice Lynn White

Jul 17, 2024

JANICE LYNN WHITE, 59, widow of Dan White, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in her home.

A native of Joliet, IL, Janice was a daughter of JoAnn Staniszewski Casper and the late Eugene J. Sartori. She grew up in Illinois before moving to West Palm Beach, FL. She made Aiken County her home in 2009 and founded God it Made...

Ronald Joseph Albertelli

Ronald Joseph Albertelli

Jul 16, 2024

Mr. Ronald J. Albertelli went to his heavenly home Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Born in Winchester, Massachusetts on 8-25-44, he moved to Aiken, SC in 1987 to manage the R E Phelon plant. While singing in the Living Christmas Tree at Millbrook Baptist, he met his future wife. They dated for 24 years before marrying on 5-1-2010. Starting in 1999, together...

Carol Fookes Ryder

Carol Fookes Ryder

Jul 15, 2024

AIKEN, South Carolina – Carol Fookes Ryder, 90, passed away on July 15, 2024. Carol was born in New Rochelle, NY, in 1933, the first daughter of the late Raymond and Hedwig Fookes.

In 1955, she graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and married Frederick Dodson Ryder. Mr. and Mrs. Ryder moved to...

Chance Eugene Heath

Chance Eugene Heath

Jul 14, 2024

JACKSON, SC – CHANCE EUGENE HEATH, 23, beloved husband of Lauren Gore Heath, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 14, 2024 at his residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Chance was a son of Phillip Eugene Heath and Denise Brannon Edwards. He owned Heath Lawn Care and was a member of Hollow Creek Baptist Church. Known for his boundless...

Jacob "Jay" Judy, Jr.

Jacob "Jay" Judy, Jr.

Jul 12, 2024

Jacob “Jay” Burns Judy, Jr., 68, entered eternal rest on July 12, 2024, at his home in Graniteville, South Carolina. His wife, Anita K. Judy, was by his side when he passed due to progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

 Born on March 7, 1956, the first son of Jacob B Judy and Elizabeth Snell Judy. He grew up in Orangeburg...

Andrew Holman West

Andrew Holman West

Jul 11, 2024

Andrew H. West, affectionately known as Pete, peacefully passed away a few days after his 71st birthday, on July 11, 2024 in Aiken, SC. Pete had suffered from complications related to Dementia.

Pete was born in Worcester, Mass in 1953 and grew up with his four siblings Nancy Rowley (Sewell Rowley), Carol Wanstall (Donnie Wanstall), Doug West (Chris West), and Mary...

Sandra Bass Roe

Sandra Bass Roe

Jul 10, 2024

Aiken - Mrs. Sandra Bass Roe, 83, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in the comfort of her home after a brief illness. Sandra was born in Shreveport, LA, the oldest of ten children of the late Cecil and Ada Mae Holden Bass. She married the late Glenn Alfred DuRant in 1957 and moved to his hometown of Lake City,...

Mildred Ellen Brunson

Mildred Ellen Brunson

Jul 8, 2024

N. Augusta – Mrs. Mildred Ellen Edwards Hicks Brunson, 94, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024.

Mrs. Brunson was born in White Plains, GA, daughter of the late James Martin and Jewell Louise Ferguson Edwards. She had been a resident of the area since 1990, was an accounting clerk, and volunteered with the Aiken Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of...

John Edward Burke

John Edward Burke

Jul 7, 2024

Aiken – Mr. John Edward Burke, 83, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024.

John was born in Buffalo, NY, son of the late john William and Mary Gallagher Burke. He attended the University of Buffalo, and went on to be a Regional Manager in the insurance services industry. A loyal and longtime friend of Bill W, Jack was a blessed faithful...

Emma I. Gragg

Emma I. Gragg

Jul 3, 2024

Emma (Emmy) Irene Pauline Winkler Gragg, 97, of Trenton, SC was born on September 4, 1926 and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 3, 2024. The family will receive visitors at Shellhouse Funeral Home, Inc, 924 Hayne Ave SW, Aiken, SC on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM with funeral service immediately following at...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Rodney Henry Smith

Rodney Henry Smith

Jul 28, 2024

RODNEY HENRY SMITH, 78, beloved husband of Alice Cook Smith, passed away Sunday morning, July 28, 2024 at his residence.

A native of Edgefield. Rodney was a son of the late Henry Willie and Ida Mae Chavis Smith. He lived most of his life in Aiken and retired from Harvey Hubbell.

Surviving is his wife of 44 years, Alice; a godchild, Trey...

Gary Ord Percival

Gary Ord Percival

Jul 26, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Gary Ord Percival, 80, beloved husband of Colleen Percival passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Piedmont Hospital with his loving family by his side.

A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Gary was the son of the late Paul and Ruth Percival. Gary graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, received his bachelor's degree from Penn State University...

Vincent Thomas Perno

Vincent Thomas Perno

Jul 25, 2024

Wagener, SC – Mr. Vincent Thomas Perno, 80, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Vincent was born in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Frank and Rose (Scialabba) Perno. He was a former Sales Manager for Philadelphia Ball and Roller Bearing Co. Philadelphia PA.

Vincent is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Phyllis Ann Binkowski Perno; daughters, Phyllis (Tim) O’Neill,...

Helen Ann Thompson

Helen Ann Thompson

Jul 25, 2024

Aiken - Mrs. Helen Ann Thompson, 88, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Maureen Wolf Zaniel

Maureen Wolf Zaniel

Jul 24, 2024

Maureen Wolf Zaniel, born and raised in Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on July 24, 2024, at the age of 73. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Evelyn Goss Wolf.  Maureen moved to the Washington, DC area in 1978 to attend Georgetown Law, where she graduated with a JD in 1981. She dedicated over 30 years of...

Billy Joe Reedy, Jr.

Billy Joe Reedy, Jr.

Jul 22, 2024

BILLY JOE REEDY, JR., 46, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 in Aiken County.

A native of Gallatin, TN, Billy was a son of the late Billly Joe Reedy, Sr., and Linda McCall Reedy. He moved to Aiken 20 years ago from Tennessee and was employed at Mark Anthony Brewing Company in Columbia, SC. He was an avid Alabama fan.

Surviving are...

Carol Uprichard Garrett

Carol Uprichard Garrett

Jul 22, 2024

AIKEN, SC - Carol has completed her journey through the many stages of Dementia. She passed away calmly at The Place at Shadow Oaks. Carol was born in Greenwood, SC to the late Helen Hilton Uprichard Marshall and Jack Hampton Uprichard.

She is survived by her husband Ron of Aiken and daughters Leigh Garrett Norton (Michael) of Aiken and Mary Catharine...

Donna Lee Hunkele

Donna Lee Hunkele

Jul 21, 2024

Aiken, SC - Donna Lee Hunkele, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the age of 80. Donna is survived by her devoted husband Bill, their five children her daughters, Michelle (Tom) Giles of Buffalo, NY, Debbie (Jay) Russell of Arcadia, KS and her three sons Steve (Renee) Farmer of Waxhaw, NC,...

William B Roberts

William B Roberts

Jul 19, 2024

Aiken – Mr. William B Roberts “Bill”, 90, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024. William was married for over 67 years to his beloved wife, Margaret Ann (nee) Corley, who passed away in October, 2021.

He is survived by three children, Susan Roberts of New Jersey, Corley Roberts of Nashville, Tennessee, and William Roberts of Dallas, TX; his grandchildren, Sarah and...

James George Dallmann

James George Dallmann

Jul 19, 2024

James (Jim) George Dallmann 83, passed suddenly and peacefully at home, after a perfectly ordinary day Friday, July 19, 2024.

 Jim made his career as a banker in Milwaukee and retired to South Carolina where he found wonderful, steadfast friends. A part of his heart remained on the farm and in the deep green woods of Northern Wisconsin.

 After his family, Jim...

Janice Lynn White

Janice Lynn White

Jul 17, 2024

JANICE LYNN WHITE, 59, widow of Dan White, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in her home.

A native of Joliet, IL, Janice was a daughter of JoAnn Staniszewski Casper and the late Eugene J. Sartori. She grew up in Illinois before moving to West Palm Beach, FL. She made Aiken County her home in 2009 and founded God it Made...

Ronald Joseph Albertelli

Ronald Joseph Albertelli

Jul 16, 2024

Mr. Ronald J. Albertelli went to his heavenly home Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Born in Winchester, Massachusetts on 8-25-44, he moved to Aiken, SC in 1987 to manage the R E Phelon plant. While singing in the Living Christmas Tree at Millbrook Baptist, he met his future wife. They dated for 24 years before marrying on 5-1-2010. Starting in 1999, together...

Carol Fookes Ryder

Carol Fookes Ryder

Jul 15, 2024

AIKEN, South Carolina – Carol Fookes Ryder, 90, passed away on July 15, 2024. Carol was born in New Rochelle, NY, in 1933, the first daughter of the late Raymond and Hedwig Fookes.

In 1955, she graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and married Frederick Dodson Ryder. Mr. and Mrs. Ryder moved to...

Chance Eugene Heath

Chance Eugene Heath

Jul 14, 2024

JACKSON, SC – CHANCE EUGENE HEATH, 23, beloved husband of Lauren Gore Heath, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 14, 2024 at his residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Chance was a son of Phillip Eugene Heath and Denise Brannon Edwards. He owned Heath Lawn Care and was a member of Hollow Creek Baptist Church. Known for his boundless...

Jacob "Jay" Judy, Jr.

Jacob "Jay" Judy, Jr.

Jul 12, 2024

Jacob “Jay” Burns Judy, Jr., 68, entered eternal rest on July 12, 2024, at his home in Graniteville, South Carolina. His wife, Anita K. Judy, was by his side when he passed due to progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

 Born on March 7, 1956, the first son of Jacob B Judy and Elizabeth Snell Judy. He grew up in Orangeburg...

Andrew Holman West

Andrew Holman West

Jul 11, 2024

Andrew H. West, affectionately known as Pete, peacefully passed away a few days after his 71st birthday, on July 11, 2024 in Aiken, SC. Pete had suffered from complications related to Dementia.

Pete was born in Worcester, Mass in 1953 and grew up with his four siblings Nancy Rowley (Sewell Rowley), Carol Wanstall (Donnie Wanstall), Doug West (Chris West), and Mary...

Sandra Bass Roe

Sandra Bass Roe

Jul 10, 2024

Aiken - Mrs. Sandra Bass Roe, 83, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in the comfort of her home after a brief illness. Sandra was born in Shreveport, LA, the oldest of ten children of the late Cecil and Ada Mae Holden Bass. She married the late Glenn Alfred DuRant in 1957 and moved to his hometown of Lake City,...

Mildred Ellen Brunson

Mildred Ellen Brunson

Jul 8, 2024

N. Augusta – Mrs. Mildred Ellen Edwards Hicks Brunson, 94, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024.

Mrs. Brunson was born in White Plains, GA, daughter of the late James Martin and Jewell Louise Ferguson Edwards. She had been a resident of the area since 1990, was an accounting clerk, and volunteered with the Aiken Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of...

John Edward Burke

John Edward Burke

Jul 7, 2024

Aiken – Mr. John Edward Burke, 83, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024.

John was born in Buffalo, NY, son of the late john William and Mary Gallagher Burke. He attended the University of Buffalo, and went on to be a Regional Manager in the insurance services industry. A loyal and longtime friend of Bill W, Jack was a blessed faithful...

Emma I. Gragg

Emma I. Gragg

Jul 3, 2024

Emma (Emmy) Irene Pauline Winkler Gragg, 97, of Trenton, SC was born on September 4, 1926 and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 3, 2024. The family will receive visitors at Shellhouse Funeral Home, Inc, 924 Hayne Ave SW, Aiken, SC on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM with funeral service immediately following at...

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