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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Bobby James Turner
Oct 1, 2023
New Ellenton – Bobby James Turner, 33, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Bobby was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and son of Tocia Gail Weeks, Aiken, and Daniel “Danny” Lee (Donna) Turner, Windsor. He was owner of Bobby’s Handyman Service, a job that he dearly loved. He had a passion for fishing, motorcycles and speed, loved spending time in...
Ruth Elizabeth Morgan
Oct 1, 2023
Ruth Elizabeth (Betty) Morgan was born September 6, 1933 in Patterson, Georgia. She was the daughter of Henry Joshua (Cap) and Allie Mae Griner. She married James Morris Morgan in 1953. Even though she always referred to South Georgia as her home, Aiken was her community for the past 70 years. Aiken is where she raised her girls, attended church,...
Barbara Ann Downard Looney
Sep 30, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Barbara Ann Downard Looney died peacefully Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was 88 years old. Barbara was born on October 16, 1934 in Dubuque Iowa as the middle of five girls to Benjamin Ross Downard and Lillian Ferguson Downard. Barbara married Edward Eugene Looney April 15, 1954. Ed was in the Air Force.
Their Air Force family...
James David Butler
Sep 30, 2023
AIKEN, SC - James David “Dave” Butler, 57, passed away on September 30th, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and three beautiful daughters after a lengthy battle with cancer. Dave was the son of Patricia Funderburk Butler and the late James Elbert Butler and the grandson of the late John Elbert and Myrtle Tarlton Butler and of the late William...
Robert Edwin Moore
Sep 29, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Col. Robert Edwin "Bob" Moore US Army (Ret.), 79, beloved husband of Carolyn C. "Candy" Moore, passed away Friday, September, 29 2023.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Roxie Victoria Jollie
Sep 29, 2023
ROXIE VICTORIA MARTIN JOLLIE, 89, widow of Cliff C. Jollie, passed away Friday morning, September 29, 2023 in NHC Healthcare Greenville.
A native of Monticello, KY, Roxie was a daughter of the late John Thurman and Stella Ferrell Martin. She grew up in Owensboro, KY. She lived in Aiken since 1953 and was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church.
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Jose "Joe" Luis Cruz, Jr.
Sep 28, 2023
Aiken – 1st Sgt. Jose “Joe” Luis Cruz, Jr., US Army, Ret., 59, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023.
Joe was born in Kingsville, TX, son of Jose Luis and Esperanza Cruz. Joe served in the US Army for 26 years, and retired as 1st Sergeant. He served multiple tours in Kuwait and Iraq. While living in Aiken, he volunteered...
Michael Edward Moran
Sep 23, 2023
TRENTON, SC - Mr. Michael Edward Moran, 87, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023.
Michael was born on December 4, 1935 in San Fransico, CA. He was the son of the late Paul and Ruth Marie Heaney. Michael spent his career in real estate development. He is a proud US Army Veteran (1955-1963) and permanent president of St. Mary’s College...
Thomas Larry Sherrill
Sep 23, 2023
Mr. Tom Sherrill of Aiken, South Carolina entered into rest on September 23, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Tom was born September 5, 1940 at Statesville, North Carolina to the late Otis and Gladys (Pope) Sherrill. He lived a long, faithful, successful and joyous 83 years, married 51 of those years to his love, Anne Kearney Walton.
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Kristina L. "Krista" Gregory
Sep 22, 2023
KRISTINA “KRISTA” L. GREGORY, 51, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at her residence.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Krista was the daughter of Jacqueline Enzor Walker and James Allen Skidmore. She graduated from South Aiken High School. She was an EMT/Paramedic for 27 years, working all throughout the CSRA and currently with Edgefield County EMS....
Beverly Elizabeth Brandon Knapp
Sep 20, 2023
Beverly Elizabeth Brandon Knapp graduated to the communion of Saints on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Beverly was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 8, 1959. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Ann Driver Brandon. She is survived by her father, James Howard Brandon; her brothers, Andrew Howard Brandon, Marietta, GA and Dr. James Michael Brandon (Joy), McDonough,...
Boyce Thomas Brock
Sep 20, 2023
NEW ELLENTON, SC – Mr. Boyce Thomas Brock, 91, beloved husband of Mary Joyce Brock passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was at home surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Interment with military...
James H. Pless, Jr.
Sep 18, 2023
NEW ELLENTON, SC – Mr. James H. Pless, Jr., 73, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023.
Born in Spartanburg, SC James was the son of the late Lula Gibson and James H. Pless, Sr. After graduating from Aiken High School, James joined the US Air Force. Upon serving his country and returning to New Ellenton, James spent most of his...
Hazel Marie Schlagenhauf
Sep 17, 2023
Aiken – Ms. Hazel Marie Schlagenhauf, 76, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023.
Hazel was born in Bluffton, IN, a daughter of the late Joe and Mary Thompson Schlagenhauf. She was a former employee with Bradley Plumbing and Heating, and long-time member of Aiken’s First Baptist Church. She was a most gentle and sweet-natured person, loved to sew, cook, and...
Paul Dennis Nystedt
Sep 16, 2023
Paul Dennis Nystedt, a beloved member of the community, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Aiken, South Carolina. He was born on December 27, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to his parents Gunnar Nystedt and Evelyn (Olson) Nystedt. Paul leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy that will live on in the hearts of his loved ones.
Graduating with a...
Ruth Marie Fairey Lyons
Sep 16, 2023
AIKEN – Ruth Marie Fairey Lyons, age 82 lost her long battle with leukemia on September 16, 2023 with her husband of 60 years, Jimmy A Lyons at her side. Also in attendance during her final days were her brother Robert Lee Fairey, III, his wife Carolyn, and brother Andrew Westbury Fairey and his wife Sarah (Sally). Of great compassion...
Gloria Brown Owens
Sep 15, 2023
Aiken – Mrs. Gloria Brown Owens, 81, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023.
Gloria was born in New Britain, CT, daughter of the late Ernest D. and Alberta Coleman Brown. She was a graduate of New Britain High School Class of 1960. Gloria attended the Morse School of Business in Hartford, CT. She also earned an associates degree from Greater Hartford...
Deborah Busbee Wright
Sep 13, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Deborah Busbee Wright, 68, beloved wife of Russell Wilson "Rusty" Wright, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023. She was at home surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home, 715 E. Pine Log Rd., with the Rev. Marion Britton officiating. The...
Opal Mabel Lambert
Sep 12, 2023
Opal M. Dillion Lambert, 95 years of age, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Opal was born February 17, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas to the late Arthur and Alta Dillion. Opal is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Doyal H. Lambert, son Gregory Lambert, daughter Charlene Lambert, and...
Florence "Neil" Sibley Cribb
Sep 11, 2023
Aiken – Florence “Neil” Sibley Cribb, 64, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023.
Neil was a lifelong resident of Aiken, daughter of the late William Bryant and Florence Crosland Sibley. She was a graduate of University of South Carolina Aiken. She worked at Savannah River Site for 25 years. Neil's greatest joy in life was spending time with her children...
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Bobby James Turner
Oct 1, 2023
New Ellenton – Bobby James Turner, 33, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Bobby was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and son of Tocia Gail Weeks, Aiken, and Daniel “Danny” Lee (Donna) Turner, Windsor. He was owner of Bobby’s Handyman Service, a job that he dearly loved. He had a passion for fishing, motorcycles and speed, loved spending time in...
Ruth Elizabeth Morgan
Oct 1, 2023
Ruth Elizabeth (Betty) Morgan was born September 6, 1933 in Patterson, Georgia. She was the daughter of Henry Joshua (Cap) and Allie Mae Griner. She married James Morris Morgan in 1953. Even though she always referred to South Georgia as her home, Aiken was her community for the past 70 years. Aiken is where she raised her girls, attended church,...
Barbara Ann Downard Looney
Sep 30, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Barbara Ann Downard Looney died peacefully Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was 88 years old. Barbara was born on October 16, 1934 in Dubuque Iowa as the middle of five girls to Benjamin Ross Downard and Lillian Ferguson Downard. Barbara married Edward Eugene Looney April 15, 1954. Ed was in the Air Force.
Their Air Force family...
James David Butler
Sep 30, 2023
AIKEN, SC - James David “Dave” Butler, 57, passed away on September 30th, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and three beautiful daughters after a lengthy battle with cancer. Dave was the son of Patricia Funderburk Butler and the late James Elbert Butler and the grandson of the late John Elbert and Myrtle Tarlton Butler and of the late William...
Robert Edwin Moore
Sep 29, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Col. Robert Edwin "Bob" Moore US Army (Ret.), 79, beloved husband of Carolyn C. "Candy" Moore, passed away Friday, September, 29 2023.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Roxie Victoria Jollie
Sep 29, 2023
ROXIE VICTORIA MARTIN JOLLIE, 89, widow of Cliff C. Jollie, passed away Friday morning, September 29, 2023 in NHC Healthcare Greenville.
A native of Monticello, KY, Roxie was a daughter of the late John Thurman and Stella Ferrell Martin. She grew up in Owensboro, KY. She lived in Aiken since 1953 and was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church.
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Jose "Joe" Luis Cruz, Jr.
Sep 28, 2023
Aiken – 1st Sgt. Jose “Joe” Luis Cruz, Jr., US Army, Ret., 59, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023.
Joe was born in Kingsville, TX, son of Jose Luis and Esperanza Cruz. Joe served in the US Army for 26 years, and retired as 1st Sergeant. He served multiple tours in Kuwait and Iraq. While living in Aiken, he volunteered...
Michael Edward Moran
Sep 23, 2023
TRENTON, SC - Mr. Michael Edward Moran, 87, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023.
Michael was born on December 4, 1935 in San Fransico, CA. He was the son of the late Paul and Ruth Marie Heaney. Michael spent his career in real estate development. He is a proud US Army Veteran (1955-1963) and permanent president of St. Mary’s College...
Thomas Larry Sherrill
Sep 23, 2023
Mr. Tom Sherrill of Aiken, South Carolina entered into rest on September 23, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Tom was born September 5, 1940 at Statesville, North Carolina to the late Otis and Gladys (Pope) Sherrill. He lived a long, faithful, successful and joyous 83 years, married 51 of those years to his love, Anne Kearney Walton.
...
Kristina L. "Krista" Gregory
Sep 22, 2023
KRISTINA “KRISTA” L. GREGORY, 51, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at her residence.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Krista was the daughter of Jacqueline Enzor Walker and James Allen Skidmore. She graduated from South Aiken High School. She was an EMT/Paramedic for 27 years, working all throughout the CSRA and currently with Edgefield County EMS....
Beverly Elizabeth Brandon Knapp
Sep 20, 2023
Beverly Elizabeth Brandon Knapp graduated to the communion of Saints on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Beverly was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 8, 1959. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Ann Driver Brandon. She is survived by her father, James Howard Brandon; her brothers, Andrew Howard Brandon, Marietta, GA and Dr. James Michael Brandon (Joy), McDonough,...
Boyce Thomas Brock
Sep 20, 2023
NEW ELLENTON, SC – Mr. Boyce Thomas Brock, 91, beloved husband of Mary Joyce Brock passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was at home surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Interment with military...
James H. Pless, Jr.
Sep 18, 2023
NEW ELLENTON, SC – Mr. James H. Pless, Jr., 73, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023.
Born in Spartanburg, SC James was the son of the late Lula Gibson and James H. Pless, Sr. After graduating from Aiken High School, James joined the US Air Force. Upon serving his country and returning to New Ellenton, James spent most of his...
Hazel Marie Schlagenhauf
Sep 17, 2023
Aiken – Ms. Hazel Marie Schlagenhauf, 76, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023.
Hazel was born in Bluffton, IN, a daughter of the late Joe and Mary Thompson Schlagenhauf. She was a former employee with Bradley Plumbing and Heating, and long-time member of Aiken’s First Baptist Church. She was a most gentle and sweet-natured person, loved to sew, cook, and...
Paul Dennis Nystedt
Sep 16, 2023
Paul Dennis Nystedt, a beloved member of the community, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Aiken, South Carolina. He was born on December 27, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to his parents Gunnar Nystedt and Evelyn (Olson) Nystedt. Paul leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy that will live on in the hearts of his loved ones.
Graduating with a...
Ruth Marie Fairey Lyons
Sep 16, 2023
AIKEN – Ruth Marie Fairey Lyons, age 82 lost her long battle with leukemia on September 16, 2023 with her husband of 60 years, Jimmy A Lyons at her side. Also in attendance during her final days were her brother Robert Lee Fairey, III, his wife Carolyn, and brother Andrew Westbury Fairey and his wife Sarah (Sally). Of great compassion...
Gloria Brown Owens
Sep 15, 2023
Aiken – Mrs. Gloria Brown Owens, 81, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023.
Gloria was born in New Britain, CT, daughter of the late Ernest D. and Alberta Coleman Brown. She was a graduate of New Britain High School Class of 1960. Gloria attended the Morse School of Business in Hartford, CT. She also earned an associates degree from Greater Hartford...
Deborah Busbee Wright
Sep 13, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Deborah Busbee Wright, 68, beloved wife of Russell Wilson "Rusty" Wright, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023. She was at home surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home, 715 E. Pine Log Rd., with the Rev. Marion Britton officiating. The...
Opal Mabel Lambert
Sep 12, 2023
Opal M. Dillion Lambert, 95 years of age, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Opal was born February 17, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas to the late Arthur and Alta Dillion. Opal is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Doyal H. Lambert, son Gregory Lambert, daughter Charlene Lambert, and...
Florence "Neil" Sibley Cribb
Sep 11, 2023
Aiken – Florence “Neil” Sibley Cribb, 64, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023.
Neil was a lifelong resident of Aiken, daughter of the late William Bryant and Florence Crosland Sibley. She was a graduate of University of South Carolina Aiken. She worked at Savannah River Site for 25 years. Neil's greatest joy in life was spending time with her children...
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