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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Kenneth Duane Knapp

Kenneth Duane Knapp

Dec 13, 2012

AIKEN, SC- KENNETH DUANE KNAPP, 77, beloved husband of Betty J. Knapp, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital. A native of Traverse City, MI, Mr. Knapp was a son of the late Paul and Beatrice Priest Knapp. He was a star basketball player in high school and served as Governor of the senior class. He was...

Keegan Grace Neal

Keegan Grace Neal

Dec 13, 2012

AIKEN, SC -- REAGAN ANN & KEEGAN GRACE NEEL, infant twin daughters of Josh and Erica Neal, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA. Plans will be announced. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN,

Margaret Anne Addison

Margaret Anne Addison

Dec 12, 2012

AIKEN-Margaret "Maggie" Anne Addison, infant daughter of Leslie Brett Addison and Mallie Rawel Addison, III, died Wednesday December 12, 2012, at Aiken Regional Medical Center. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her Maternal Grandparents, Stephen and Carole Brett, Tifton, GA, Paternal Grandparents, Mallie and Judy Addison, Columbia, SC. Funeral services will be private. The family would like...

Geraldine "Geri" Mahoney McGill

Geraldine "Geri" Mahoney McGill

Dec 11, 2012

NEW ELLENTON, SC - GERALDINE MAHONEY "GERI" McGILL, 82, widow of William Wilkinson "Bill" McGill, Jr., died Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at her residence. A native of Alpena, MI, Mrs. McGill was a daughter of the late Thomas and Grace Vam Mahoney. She was christened in the Lutheran faith and had lived in New Ellenton since 1957. She retired following...

Anthony N. Patrick

Anthony N. Patrick

Dec 11, 2012

BOWLING GREEN, KY – Mr. Anthony N. Patrick, 95, died Tuesday, December 11, 2012 in Bowling Green, KY. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday at Hollow Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. Mr. Patrick was born in Chicago, IL,...

Doris Hallman Blackwell

Doris Hallman Blackwell

Dec 9, 2012

AIKEN- Doris Hallman Blackwell, 82, died Sunday, December 9, 2012, at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Doris was born in Johnston, SC, and the daughter of the late Mack Thomas Hallman and Gladys Hite Hallman. Her husbands; Charles Smith, Ernest “Earnie” Williams, Rudy Blackwell and brothers; Curtis Thomas Hallman and Laverne Keller Hallman preceded her in death. She was a life...

Frank Brown McCoy, Jr.

Frank Brown McCoy, Jr.

Dec 7, 2012

AIKEN, SC- Mr. Frank Brown McCoy, Jr., 90, of Aiken, SC, died December, 7, 2012 at his residence. Mr. McCoy was born in and a life-long resident of Aiken, SC; a son of the late Frank Brown McCoy, Sr. and Mabel Kimball McCoy. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and retired after many years of service from...

Fred Pitts Wright, Jr.

Fred Pitts Wright, Jr.

Dec 5, 2012

AIKEN-Fred Pitts Wright, Jr., 67, entered into rest Wednesday, December 5, 2012. Mr. Wright was a lifelong resident of Aiken and the son of the late Fred Pitts Wright, Sr. and Nina Woodward Wright. Fred attended the University of South Carolina. He was an avid outdoorsman and horseman, who enjoyed his friendships within the Aiken Tennis Club, Aiken Polo Club,...

Betty Thorsen Spalding

Betty Thorsen Spalding

Dec 5, 2012

AIKEN - Elizabeth (Betty) Spalding (nee Thorsen), Aiken resident since 1977, born January 17, 1920 in Chicago, IL, and died December 5, 2012 in Aiken, SC. She was the wife of the late Frank W. Spalding, daughter of the late Henry and Anna Thorsen, and sister of the late Andrew Thorsen. She is survived by her nephew, Michael Thorsen, and...

Jacob W. "Skip" Bowers

Jacob W. "Skip" Bowers

Dec 4, 2012

AIKEN, SC - Jacob W. “Skip” Bowers of Aiken, SC passed away December 4, 2012 at the age of 77. He was born August 24, 1935 in Prosperity, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents David and Daisy Bowers. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley Hipp Bowers; daughters Tammie (Donnie) Bates. Lisa (Cameron) Scott,...

Raymond Michael Weathersbee

Raymond Michael Weathersbee

Dec 4, 2012

AIKEN, SC- RAYMOND MICHAEL WEATHERSBEE, 34, beloved husband of Nichole Lepard Weathersbee, died on Tuesday, December 04, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Weathersbee was the son of Floyd Weathersbee and Anita Jacobs Weathersbee. He was born in Rome, Georgia and worked as a Machine Operator. Survivors include his mother, Anita Jacobs Weathersbee of El Paso, TX; his wife, Nichole Weathersbee;...

Clinton Simkins Foreman, Jr.

Clinton Simkins Foreman, Jr.

Dec 3, 2012

JACKSON, SC - CLINTON SIMKINS FOREMAN, JR., 61, died Monday, December 3, 2012 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A lifelong resident of Jackson, SC, Mr. Foreman was a son of the late Clinton Simkins Foreman, Sr and Faye Swan Foreman. He was a farmer. Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Foreman Lewis (Terry), Jackson, SC; three sons, Todd C. S. Foreman...

Esther Moreno-Nolasco

Esther Moreno-Nolasco

Dec 3, 2012

AIKEN, SC- ESTHER MORENO-NOLASCO, 62, beloved wife of Fidel Moreno, died Monday, December 03, 2012 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Esther was born in Zamora, Michoacan, Mexico to Antonio Nolasco and Maria de Jesus Bravo Nolasco. She was a housekeeper for the Stonerside Stables. In addition to her husband Fidel Moreno, she is survived by her 8 children, Martin Moreno,...

John "Jack" Marvick Donhowe

John "Jack" Marvick Donhowe

Dec 1, 2012

AIKEN - Mr. John Marvick "Jack" Donhowe, 86, died Saturday, December 1, 2012. Mr. Donhowe was born in Story City, IA, a son of the late Melbourne and Charlotte Marvick Donhowe. He moved to Aiken several years ago, and taught at South Aiken High School. Before moving to Aiken, he was a former nuclear physicist and professor at Wisconsin University....

Laraine Brooks

Laraine Brooks

Nov 30, 2012

AIKEN – Mrs. Laraine Brooks, 80, died Friday, November 30, 2012. Funeral services will be private. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Jerry William Merritt

Jerry William Merritt

Nov 27, 2012

AIKEN – Mr. Jerry William Merritt, 86, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday at Millbrook Baptist Church with the Reverend Dr. Eddie Leopard officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Interment with military honors will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, SC. Honorary pallbearers will...

Edna Poppe Ahlheim

Edna Poppe Ahlheim

Nov 26, 2012

AIKEN – Mrs. Edna Helen Poppe Ahlheim, 99, died Monday, November 26, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 4, 2012 in Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, NY. Mrs. Ahlheim was born in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Helen Westervelt Poppe. She had been a resident of Aiken since 2004. She...

Michael Carter

Michael Carter

Nov 24, 2012

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC- Services for Mr. Michael Carter, who died Saturday, November 24th, 2012, will be private. SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

George Elbert "Buddy" Couch, Jr.

George Elbert "Buddy" Couch, Jr.

Nov 24, 2012

AIKEN, SC- MR. GEORGE ELBERT “BUDDY” COUCH, JR., 62, of Aiken, SC died Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Mr. Couch, affectionately known as “Buddy,” was born in Augusta, GA, a son of George Elbert Couch, Sr. and Evelyn Turner Couch. He was a life-long resident of Aiken County, having attended the University of South Carolina Aiken...

Bettie Lou Reece Myers

Bettie Lou Reece Myers

Nov 22, 2012

AIKEN, SC BETTIE LOU REECE MYERS, 88, beloved wife of 71 years of Leonard Edward Myers, died Thursday, November 22, 2012 at her residence. Born in Kansas City, MO, Mrs. Myers was a daughter of the late Gail Floyd Reece and Nellie Hope Reece Willis. She spent most of her life in the St. Louis area prior to moving to...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Kenneth Duane Knapp

Kenneth Duane Knapp

Dec 13, 2012

AIKEN, SC- KENNETH DUANE KNAPP, 77, beloved husband of Betty J. Knapp, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital. A native of Traverse City, MI, Mr. Knapp was a son of the late Paul and Beatrice Priest Knapp. He was a star basketball player in high school and served as Governor of the senior class. He was...

Keegan Grace Neal

Keegan Grace Neal

Dec 13, 2012

AIKEN, SC -- REAGAN ANN & KEEGAN GRACE NEEL, infant twin daughters of Josh and Erica Neal, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA. Plans will be announced. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN,

Margaret Anne Addison

Margaret Anne Addison

Dec 12, 2012

AIKEN-Margaret "Maggie" Anne Addison, infant daughter of Leslie Brett Addison and Mallie Rawel Addison, III, died Wednesday December 12, 2012, at Aiken Regional Medical Center. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her Maternal Grandparents, Stephen and Carole Brett, Tifton, GA, Paternal Grandparents, Mallie and Judy Addison, Columbia, SC. Funeral services will be private. The family would like...

Geraldine "Geri" Mahoney McGill

Geraldine "Geri" Mahoney McGill

Dec 11, 2012

NEW ELLENTON, SC - GERALDINE MAHONEY "GERI" McGILL, 82, widow of William Wilkinson "Bill" McGill, Jr., died Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at her residence. A native of Alpena, MI, Mrs. McGill was a daughter of the late Thomas and Grace Vam Mahoney. She was christened in the Lutheran faith and had lived in New Ellenton since 1957. She retired following...

Anthony N. Patrick

Anthony N. Patrick

Dec 11, 2012

BOWLING GREEN, KY – Mr. Anthony N. Patrick, 95, died Tuesday, December 11, 2012 in Bowling Green, KY. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday at Hollow Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. Mr. Patrick was born in Chicago, IL,...

Doris Hallman Blackwell

Doris Hallman Blackwell

Dec 9, 2012

AIKEN- Doris Hallman Blackwell, 82, died Sunday, December 9, 2012, at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Doris was born in Johnston, SC, and the daughter of the late Mack Thomas Hallman and Gladys Hite Hallman. Her husbands; Charles Smith, Ernest “Earnie” Williams, Rudy Blackwell and brothers; Curtis Thomas Hallman and Laverne Keller Hallman preceded her in death. She was a life...

Frank Brown McCoy, Jr.

Frank Brown McCoy, Jr.

Dec 7, 2012

AIKEN, SC- Mr. Frank Brown McCoy, Jr., 90, of Aiken, SC, died December, 7, 2012 at his residence. Mr. McCoy was born in and a life-long resident of Aiken, SC; a son of the late Frank Brown McCoy, Sr. and Mabel Kimball McCoy. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and retired after many years of service from...

Fred Pitts Wright, Jr.

Fred Pitts Wright, Jr.

Dec 5, 2012

AIKEN-Fred Pitts Wright, Jr., 67, entered into rest Wednesday, December 5, 2012. Mr. Wright was a lifelong resident of Aiken and the son of the late Fred Pitts Wright, Sr. and Nina Woodward Wright. Fred attended the University of South Carolina. He was an avid outdoorsman and horseman, who enjoyed his friendships within the Aiken Tennis Club, Aiken Polo Club,...

Betty Thorsen Spalding

Betty Thorsen Spalding

Dec 5, 2012

AIKEN - Elizabeth (Betty) Spalding (nee Thorsen), Aiken resident since 1977, born January 17, 1920 in Chicago, IL, and died December 5, 2012 in Aiken, SC. She was the wife of the late Frank W. Spalding, daughter of the late Henry and Anna Thorsen, and sister of the late Andrew Thorsen. She is survived by her nephew, Michael Thorsen, and...

Jacob W. "Skip" Bowers

Jacob W. "Skip" Bowers

Dec 4, 2012

AIKEN, SC - Jacob W. “Skip” Bowers of Aiken, SC passed away December 4, 2012 at the age of 77. He was born August 24, 1935 in Prosperity, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents David and Daisy Bowers. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley Hipp Bowers; daughters Tammie (Donnie) Bates. Lisa (Cameron) Scott,...

Raymond Michael Weathersbee

Raymond Michael Weathersbee

Dec 4, 2012

AIKEN, SC- RAYMOND MICHAEL WEATHERSBEE, 34, beloved husband of Nichole Lepard Weathersbee, died on Tuesday, December 04, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Weathersbee was the son of Floyd Weathersbee and Anita Jacobs Weathersbee. He was born in Rome, Georgia and worked as a Machine Operator. Survivors include his mother, Anita Jacobs Weathersbee of El Paso, TX; his wife, Nichole Weathersbee;...

Clinton Simkins Foreman, Jr.

Clinton Simkins Foreman, Jr.

Dec 3, 2012

JACKSON, SC - CLINTON SIMKINS FOREMAN, JR., 61, died Monday, December 3, 2012 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A lifelong resident of Jackson, SC, Mr. Foreman was a son of the late Clinton Simkins Foreman, Sr and Faye Swan Foreman. He was a farmer. Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Foreman Lewis (Terry), Jackson, SC; three sons, Todd C. S. Foreman...

Esther Moreno-Nolasco

Esther Moreno-Nolasco

Dec 3, 2012

AIKEN, SC- ESTHER MORENO-NOLASCO, 62, beloved wife of Fidel Moreno, died Monday, December 03, 2012 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Esther was born in Zamora, Michoacan, Mexico to Antonio Nolasco and Maria de Jesus Bravo Nolasco. She was a housekeeper for the Stonerside Stables. In addition to her husband Fidel Moreno, she is survived by her 8 children, Martin Moreno,...

John "Jack" Marvick Donhowe

John "Jack" Marvick Donhowe

Dec 1, 2012

AIKEN - Mr. John Marvick "Jack" Donhowe, 86, died Saturday, December 1, 2012. Mr. Donhowe was born in Story City, IA, a son of the late Melbourne and Charlotte Marvick Donhowe. He moved to Aiken several years ago, and taught at South Aiken High School. Before moving to Aiken, he was a former nuclear physicist and professor at Wisconsin University....

Laraine Brooks

Laraine Brooks

Nov 30, 2012

AIKEN – Mrs. Laraine Brooks, 80, died Friday, November 30, 2012. Funeral services will be private. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Jerry William Merritt

Jerry William Merritt

Nov 27, 2012

AIKEN – Mr. Jerry William Merritt, 86, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday at Millbrook Baptist Church with the Reverend Dr. Eddie Leopard officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Interment with military honors will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, SC. Honorary pallbearers will...

Edna Poppe Ahlheim

Edna Poppe Ahlheim

Nov 26, 2012

AIKEN – Mrs. Edna Helen Poppe Ahlheim, 99, died Monday, November 26, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 4, 2012 in Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, NY. Mrs. Ahlheim was born in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Helen Westervelt Poppe. She had been a resident of Aiken since 2004. She...

Michael Carter

Michael Carter

Nov 24, 2012

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC- Services for Mr. Michael Carter, who died Saturday, November 24th, 2012, will be private. SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

George Elbert "Buddy" Couch, Jr.

George Elbert "Buddy" Couch, Jr.

Nov 24, 2012

AIKEN, SC- MR. GEORGE ELBERT “BUDDY” COUCH, JR., 62, of Aiken, SC died Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Mr. Couch, affectionately known as “Buddy,” was born in Augusta, GA, a son of George Elbert Couch, Sr. and Evelyn Turner Couch. He was a life-long resident of Aiken County, having attended the University of South Carolina Aiken...

Bettie Lou Reece Myers

Bettie Lou Reece Myers

Nov 22, 2012

AIKEN, SC BETTIE LOU REECE MYERS, 88, beloved wife of 71 years of Leonard Edward Myers, died Thursday, November 22, 2012 at her residence. Born in Kansas City, MO, Mrs. Myers was a daughter of the late Gail Floyd Reece and Nellie Hope Reece Willis. She spent most of her life in the St. Louis area prior to moving to...

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