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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Franklin Ellsworth Newton
Nov 11, 2023
Franklin Ellsworth Newton, 78, passed away on November 11th, 2023, at Augusta Specialty Select Hospital in Augusta, Georgia shortly after being taken off life support.
As an infant, Mr. Newton was adopted by his loving parents Goldie Eloise Tasker-Newton and Franklin Theodore Newton and raised in Hollywood, Maryland. As a boy he attended St. John’s Catholic School and Leonardtown High...
Rosemary Theresa Reale
Nov 11, 2023
ROSEMARY THERESA REALE, 66, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 in Edgefield Post Acute Care.
A native of Atlantic City, NJ, Rosemary was a daughter of Emily Rosso Reale Burns and the late Joseph T. Reale. She grew up in Margate, NJ prior to moving to Harbor Township in 1973 where she finished high school. She formerly worked at the...
Fred Eugene Wilson
Nov 11, 2023
FREDERICK EUGENE WILSON, 89, beloved husband of Katherine Johnson Wilson, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 in his home with his wife by his side.
A native of Frostburg, MD, Fred was a son of the late Fred M. and Bessie Thomlinson Wilson. He was a graduate of Potomac State College in Keyser, WV. He proudly served in the United...
Esther Bryan Akins
Nov 9, 2023
Mrs. Esther Bryan Akins, 97, of Waycross, GA, returned to her heavenly home on November 9, 2023, in Aiken, SC, after a brief illness surrounded by family, in her daughter's home.
Mrs. Akins was born in Philomath, Ga., on April 28, 1926, to Harry Gordon Bryan and Lena Alford Bryan. Preceeded in death by her devoted husband of 56 years,...
Charles E. "Chuck" Seitter, Sr.
Nov 8, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Charles “Chuck” Seitter, Sr., on November 8, 2023, at the age of 86. Chuck’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in the Faith Center at St. John’s Methodist Church at 104 Newberry St. NW, Aiken, SC 29801 at 1:00pm.
Charles was born and raised...
Michele Macomber Rich
Nov 6, 2023
Mrs. Michele Macomber Rich, 58, beloved wife of Michael Edward "Mike" Rich, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Town Creek Baptist Church with The Rev. Clint Smith officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the family home.
Born in White...
Robert Loring Bristol
Nov 6, 2023
Robert Loring Bristol, 89, beloved husband of Joan Cowles Bristol, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Montclair, NJ, Bob was a son of the late Nelson Parker Bristol and Mary Louise Warner Bristol. He was a graduate of the US Coast Guard Academy, Class of 1956. He resigned his commission as Lieutenant...
Paul Jeffrey "Jeff" Courtney
Nov 6, 2023
PAUL JEFFREY “JEFF” COURTNEY, 70, beloved husband of Pamela Eubanks Courtney, passed away Monday afternoon, November 6, 2023 at his residence.
A native of Aiken, Jeff was a son of the late Paul R. and Eloise Cushman Courtney. He grew up in Montmorenci and lived most of his life in Aiken County. He retired from Local 150 in Augusta as...
Timothy Valentine
Nov 5, 2023
Aiken - Timothy Valentine, 64, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023.
Timothy was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and son of the late Robert Valentine and Alwillie Williams Valentine. He was well known as Mr. Aiken Football. Lyn Browder stated that his father thought highly of Tim. He called him "Tiny Tim".
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Lee...
Timothy K. Arrell
Nov 5, 2023
TIMOTHY K. ARRELL, 61, passed away tragically Sunday morning, November 5, 2023 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Born in Worcester, MA, Timothy was a son of the late Henry and Effie Barnett Arrell. He grew up in Grafton, MAHe proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a truck driver for Quality Carriers and was a...
Daniel L. Becker
Nov 4, 2023
DANIEL LEE BECKER, 68, beloved husband of Kimberly J. Small Becker, passed away Saturday morning, November 4, 2023 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born and raised in Colfax, Washington. He was a graduate of Eastern Washington University and began his career in the nuclear field at Hanford in Richland, Washington in 1979. In 1991...
Robert Purdy Fishburne
Nov 3, 2023
ARLINGTON, VA - Dr. Robert Purdy Fishburne, 74, beloved husband of Katherine Sheetz “Kathy” Fishburne, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023.
Memorial services for Dr. Robert Purdy Fishburne, Jr, 74, of Arlington, Virginia, will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023, at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, Aiken, South Carolina. There will be a family graveside service at 11:00 A. M.
Born...
Kathryn Louise "Katy" Willadson
Nov 2, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Katy passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 2, 2023. She will be dearly missed.
Surviving family members left to cherish her memory include her beloved husband Max E. Willadson, daughter Tanya R. Lozano (Mike); her grandchildren Kathryn (her namesake), Michael and Heather; her bonus daughter Kimberly Franks (Michael); her grandchildren Abigail Turner, Thatcher and...
Sandra Davis "Sandy" Anthony
Nov 2, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Sandra Davis "Sandy" Anthony, a beloved member of the community, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the age of 80. She was born on December 12, 1942, in Hickory, North Carolina to her late parents, Bill and Pauline Short Davis. Sandy was a remarkable woman who lived a fulfilling life surrounded by family and friends.
She...
James Kessler McCormick
Oct 28, 2023
JAMES KESSLER McCORMICK, 86, husband of the late Ellen Rielly McCormick, passed away Friday, October 28, 2023 in Benton House of Aiken.
Plans will be announced.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Danny Arnold Drake
Oct 28, 2023
Aiken – Mr. Danny Arnold Drake, 70, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023.
Born in Pomona, CA, Danny was the son of the late Rev. Dan Arthur and Peggy Ruth Ramsey Drake. Danny traveled the country for several years with the Oakland Quartet. Southern gospel music was his passion. He had the privilege of filling in with the Dixie...
Donald Sheridan Gregory
Oct 27, 2023
Donald S. Gregory, 78, of Aiken, South Carolina passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2023.
Don was born on July 5, 1945, in Shipman, Illinois to (father) Jesse S. Gregory and (mother) Jessie Riley Gregory. The couple had 6 children, of which Don was the youngest and the only boy. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in...
Olga Torres Jordan
Oct 25, 2023
Olga Nilda Torres Jordan passed in her sleep from a life of 90-years to a heavenly reward on October 25, 2023. Olga was born in 1933 to José Leocadio Torres García and Carmen Torres Ortiz, in the village of Aguirre, Puerto Rico, and is one of five siblings. She is survived by her youngest brother Juan (Johnny) Torres, and...
Harriet Delaney
Oct 23, 2023
Harriet Delaney (83) was born January 14, 1940 and went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. She passed quietly in her sleep. She grew up in Wheeling, West Virginia, and fell in love with horses and riding at a young age. Her first horses were Saddlebreds and upon arriving...
Elmer Lee Wilhite, Jr.
Oct 23, 2023
In Loving Memory of Elmer Lee Wilhite, Jr., born July 29, 1944, and went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2023.
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Elmer Lee Wilhite, Jr., a follower of Jesus, loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and dear friend to many. He departed...
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Franklin Ellsworth Newton
Nov 11, 2023
Franklin Ellsworth Newton, 78, passed away on November 11th, 2023, at Augusta Specialty Select Hospital in Augusta, Georgia shortly after being taken off life support.
As an infant, Mr. Newton was adopted by his loving parents Goldie Eloise Tasker-Newton and Franklin Theodore Newton and raised in Hollywood, Maryland. As a boy he attended St. John’s Catholic School and Leonardtown High...
Rosemary Theresa Reale
Nov 11, 2023
ROSEMARY THERESA REALE, 66, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 in Edgefield Post Acute Care.
A native of Atlantic City, NJ, Rosemary was a daughter of Emily Rosso Reale Burns and the late Joseph T. Reale. She grew up in Margate, NJ prior to moving to Harbor Township in 1973 where she finished high school. She formerly worked at the...
Fred Eugene Wilson
Nov 11, 2023
FREDERICK EUGENE WILSON, 89, beloved husband of Katherine Johnson Wilson, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 in his home with his wife by his side.
A native of Frostburg, MD, Fred was a son of the late Fred M. and Bessie Thomlinson Wilson. He was a graduate of Potomac State College in Keyser, WV. He proudly served in the United...
Esther Bryan Akins
Nov 9, 2023
Mrs. Esther Bryan Akins, 97, of Waycross, GA, returned to her heavenly home on November 9, 2023, in Aiken, SC, after a brief illness surrounded by family, in her daughter's home.
Mrs. Akins was born in Philomath, Ga., on April 28, 1926, to Harry Gordon Bryan and Lena Alford Bryan. Preceeded in death by her devoted husband of 56 years,...
Charles E. "Chuck" Seitter, Sr.
Nov 8, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Charles “Chuck” Seitter, Sr., on November 8, 2023, at the age of 86. Chuck’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in the Faith Center at St. John’s Methodist Church at 104 Newberry St. NW, Aiken, SC 29801 at 1:00pm.
Charles was born and raised...
Michele Macomber Rich
Nov 6, 2023
Mrs. Michele Macomber Rich, 58, beloved wife of Michael Edward "Mike" Rich, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Town Creek Baptist Church with The Rev. Clint Smith officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the family home.
Born in White...
Robert Loring Bristol
Nov 6, 2023
Robert Loring Bristol, 89, beloved husband of Joan Cowles Bristol, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Montclair, NJ, Bob was a son of the late Nelson Parker Bristol and Mary Louise Warner Bristol. He was a graduate of the US Coast Guard Academy, Class of 1956. He resigned his commission as Lieutenant...
Paul Jeffrey "Jeff" Courtney
Nov 6, 2023
PAUL JEFFREY “JEFF” COURTNEY, 70, beloved husband of Pamela Eubanks Courtney, passed away Monday afternoon, November 6, 2023 at his residence.
A native of Aiken, Jeff was a son of the late Paul R. and Eloise Cushman Courtney. He grew up in Montmorenci and lived most of his life in Aiken County. He retired from Local 150 in Augusta as...
Timothy Valentine
Nov 5, 2023
Aiken - Timothy Valentine, 64, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023.
Timothy was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and son of the late Robert Valentine and Alwillie Williams Valentine. He was well known as Mr. Aiken Football. Lyn Browder stated that his father thought highly of Tim. He called him "Tiny Tim".
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Lee...
Timothy K. Arrell
Nov 5, 2023
TIMOTHY K. ARRELL, 61, passed away tragically Sunday morning, November 5, 2023 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Born in Worcester, MA, Timothy was a son of the late Henry and Effie Barnett Arrell. He grew up in Grafton, MAHe proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a truck driver for Quality Carriers and was a...
Daniel L. Becker
Nov 4, 2023
DANIEL LEE BECKER, 68, beloved husband of Kimberly J. Small Becker, passed away Saturday morning, November 4, 2023 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born and raised in Colfax, Washington. He was a graduate of Eastern Washington University and began his career in the nuclear field at Hanford in Richland, Washington in 1979. In 1991...
Robert Purdy Fishburne
Nov 3, 2023
ARLINGTON, VA - Dr. Robert Purdy Fishburne, 74, beloved husband of Katherine Sheetz “Kathy” Fishburne, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023.
Memorial services for Dr. Robert Purdy Fishburne, Jr, 74, of Arlington, Virginia, will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023, at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, Aiken, South Carolina. There will be a family graveside service at 11:00 A. M.
Born...
Kathryn Louise "Katy" Willadson
Nov 2, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Katy passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 2, 2023. She will be dearly missed.
Surviving family members left to cherish her memory include her beloved husband Max E. Willadson, daughter Tanya R. Lozano (Mike); her grandchildren Kathryn (her namesake), Michael and Heather; her bonus daughter Kimberly Franks (Michael); her grandchildren Abigail Turner, Thatcher and...
Sandra Davis "Sandy" Anthony
Nov 2, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Sandra Davis "Sandy" Anthony, a beloved member of the community, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the age of 80. She was born on December 12, 1942, in Hickory, North Carolina to her late parents, Bill and Pauline Short Davis. Sandy was a remarkable woman who lived a fulfilling life surrounded by family and friends.
She...
James Kessler McCormick
Oct 28, 2023
JAMES KESSLER McCORMICK, 86, husband of the late Ellen Rielly McCormick, passed away Friday, October 28, 2023 in Benton House of Aiken.
Plans will be announced.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Danny Arnold Drake
Oct 28, 2023
Aiken – Mr. Danny Arnold Drake, 70, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023.
Born in Pomona, CA, Danny was the son of the late Rev. Dan Arthur and Peggy Ruth Ramsey Drake. Danny traveled the country for several years with the Oakland Quartet. Southern gospel music was his passion. He had the privilege of filling in with the Dixie...
Donald Sheridan Gregory
Oct 27, 2023
Donald S. Gregory, 78, of Aiken, South Carolina passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2023.
Don was born on July 5, 1945, in Shipman, Illinois to (father) Jesse S. Gregory and (mother) Jessie Riley Gregory. The couple had 6 children, of which Don was the youngest and the only boy. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in...
Olga Torres Jordan
Oct 25, 2023
Olga Nilda Torres Jordan passed in her sleep from a life of 90-years to a heavenly reward on October 25, 2023. Olga was born in 1933 to José Leocadio Torres García and Carmen Torres Ortiz, in the village of Aguirre, Puerto Rico, and is one of five siblings. She is survived by her youngest brother Juan (Johnny) Torres, and...
Harriet Delaney
Oct 23, 2023
Harriet Delaney (83) was born January 14, 1940 and went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. She passed quietly in her sleep. She grew up in Wheeling, West Virginia, and fell in love with horses and riding at a young age. Her first horses were Saddlebreds and upon arriving...
Elmer Lee Wilhite, Jr.
Oct 23, 2023
In Loving Memory of Elmer Lee Wilhite, Jr., born July 29, 1944, and went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2023.
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Elmer Lee Wilhite, Jr., a follower of Jesus, loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and dear friend to many. He departed...
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