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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Winifred Watson Bruce
Oct 23, 2024
Winifred Watson Bruce, 102, of Aiken and formerly of Enoree, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Anchor Post Acute Care.
She was born June 9, 1922, in Anderson County to the late Verner T. Watson and Mamie Stansell Watson and was the widow of Douglas W. Bruce. Mrs. Bruce was a graduate of Draughon Business...
Claire Steed Norton
Oct 22, 2024
CLAIRE STEED NORTON, 87, beloved wife of Edwin Ray Norton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in her home.
Claire was born on November 30, 1936 to Eugene “Doc” Steed and Eunice Elma McClain Steed. A true native of Aiken County, Claire grew up in Old Ellenton, later living in Jackson and Aiken. In addition to a successful career at...
Stephen Michael Mead
Oct 21, 2024
STEPHEN MICHAEL MEAD, 83, husband of the late Judy Little Mead, entered into the presence of the Lord, Monday, October 21, 2024.
A native of Lake City, IA, Steve was a son of the late Robert and Annie Mead. He grew up on a pig farm and later attended Iowa State University.
In 1963, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps...
Janice Willis Chuey
Oct 21, 2024
JANICE WILLIS CHUEY, 84, beloved wife of Robert H. Chuey, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Center. A native of Kingsport, TN, Janice was the daughter of the late Arthur Thomas and Mary Harmon Willis.
Janice was the epitome of dignity, class and strength while often providing unexpected hilarious comments. She loved golf, especially playing with Bob...
Frederick J. Hryniewich
Oct 21, 2024
AIKEN, SC – FREDERICK JOHN HRYNIEWICH, 93, died peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024. A native of Cambridge, MA, Frederick was a son of the late Joseph and Kazmiera Uskiewicz Hryniewich.
Fred was the beloved husband of the late Edna Louise (Harnum) Hryniewich. They were married 65 years. They raised their family in Acton, MA prior to moving to Aiken 19...
Buford L. Connelly, Sr.
Oct 20, 2024
Buford Lee Connelly, Sr. passed away at the age of 90 on October 20, 2024.
Buford was born in Newberry, SC on January 19, 1934 to the late Jesse Pope Connelly and Susie Buford Connelly. The last of six children, he was very close to his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Janelle Connelly, his sons Buford...
Joseph Carl Shields
Oct 20, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Commander Joseph Carl Shields, (US Navy Ret.), 87, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024.
He was born October 18, 1937 in Hannibal, MO to the late Joseph and Mary Shields. Joe is survived by the love of his life, and wife of 46 years, Gail Shields, and his children; Lisa Cox, Wendy Hilliard, Carla DeLa Bruere, Andrea Goryl...
Darrel Douglas Walker
Oct 19, 2024
Darrel Douglas Walker, 76, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024
Darrel was born December 3, 1947, in Bayreuth, Germany, the son of the late Lt. Col. Donald Douglas Walker and Betty Barnard Walker of Moraga, CA. He is survived by his sister, Anne Walker of Fairfield, CA, and his niece, Erin Anderson-Walker, of Mountain View, CA. He was preceded in death...
James H. Henry
Oct 18, 2024
JAMES H. HENRY, 88, husband of the late Maralyn P. Henry, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Ilion, NY, James was the son of the late James A. and Leona Shorey Henry. He grew up in New York state before joining the Army. He was stationed in Germany as an...
Carl Anthony Commons
Oct 18, 2024
Carl Anthony Commons, 76, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on October 18, 2024. He was born on April 25, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, to Jack and Imogene Commons. Carl grew up with his two sisters, Carol Kintigh and Caron Mindel, with whom he shared a close bond throughout his life.
A proud graduate of West Point, Carl served his country...
Annie Julia "Judy" Snelgrove Rivers
Oct 17, 2024
Annie Julia “Judy” Snelgrove Rivers was born to Trannie and Ezra Eli Snelgrove on December 2. 1930.
Judy grew up in West Columbia, South Carolina and graduated from Brooklyn Cayce High School.
After marrying Jim RIvers in 1953 she enjoyed being an Air Force wife and living in several places in Texas. In 1959 she and her husband surrendered their lives to...
Margaret Holloway Fitch
Oct 16, 2024
Dr. Margaret “Peggy” Holloway Fitch, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and physician, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the age of 73. Born on April 17, 1951, in Augusta, Georgia, to Margaret Evans Holloway and Murphy McNeill Holloway, Jr., Peggy lived life to the fullest, embracing every moment with energy and humor.
Peggy attended Sweet Briar...
Randall M. Eason
Oct 14, 2024
Randall M. Eason, 73, passed away Monday October 14, 2024 in his home. He was the cherished husband of Judith Robinson Eason, with whom he shared 42 wonderful years of marriage.
A native of Jacksonville, FL, Randall was a son of the late William and Opal Eason. He was a graduate of Florida State University. He then entered the University of...
Karon L. Short
Oct 13, 2024
KARON LEE SHORT, 80, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 13, 2024 in her home. She was the cherished wife of COL Sinclair G. Short, DMD, USA Retired, with whom she shared 52 wonderful years of marriage.
A native of Grand Forks, ND, Karon was a daughter of the late Leo and Ruth Swensen Fettig. As a young woman, she worked as...
Maggie Marsh
Oct 13, 2024
MAGGIE KNIPHFER MARSH, 94, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in her home.
Born in Wrightsville, GA, Maggie was a daughter of the late John Edgar and Mozelle Lampp Kniphfer. She grew up in Louisville, GA before moving to Augusta, where she lived most of her life. She retired as a dietitian with Richmond County School...
Phyllis Gene Poore
Oct 12, 2024
Phyllis Gene Poore, 78, formerly of Washington, VA, passed away on October 12, 2024 in Aiken, SC after a short hospitalization.
Phyllis was born on September 16, 1946, the daughter of the late Gene and Elizabeth Whetzel. She was a resident of Washington, VA for most of her life, where she owned and operated Ash Tree Stables equestrian farm. In 2022,...
Loony Marie Clark-Dbay
Oct 11, 2024
Babygirl Loony Marie Clark-Dbay, infant daughter of Brooklyn Kennedy and Jharrin Clark-Dbay went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 11, 2024.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Linda Leigh Valliant
Oct 9, 2024
LINDA LEIGH VALLIANT, 78, of Aiken, SC, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Linda was born in Los Angeles on November 13, 1945 to Ronald M. and Margaret C. Croft DeLong.
She is survived by William E. Valliant, her loving companion for over 37 years, as well as three nieces and one nephew, all of whom reside in California. Besides her parents,...
Mary Frances Booth
Oct 8, 2024
TRENTON, SC - Mrs. Mary Frances Booth, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at a hospital in Augusta, GA. She was a loving mother and cherished wife of Eddie D. Booth, with whom she shared 63 wonderful years of marriage.
Mary was born in Summerville, SC, the daughter of the late Henry G. Driggers and Dora Smith Driggers.
After graduating from...
Richard Wayne Reeves
Oct 8, 2024
RICHARD WAYNE REEVES, 76, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 8, 2024 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the cherished husband of Linda Charpia Reeves, with whom he shared 57 wonderful years of marriage.
A native of Charleston, SC, Richard was a son of the late Bernard and Thelma Meyers Reeves. He proudly served his country as a...
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Winifred Watson Bruce
Oct 23, 2024
Winifred Watson Bruce, 102, of Aiken and formerly of Enoree, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Anchor Post Acute Care.
She was born June 9, 1922, in Anderson County to the late Verner T. Watson and Mamie Stansell Watson and was the widow of Douglas W. Bruce. Mrs. Bruce was a graduate of Draughon Business...
Claire Steed Norton
Oct 22, 2024
CLAIRE STEED NORTON, 87, beloved wife of Edwin Ray Norton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in her home.
Claire was born on November 30, 1936 to Eugene “Doc” Steed and Eunice Elma McClain Steed. A true native of Aiken County, Claire grew up in Old Ellenton, later living in Jackson and Aiken. In addition to a successful career at...
Stephen Michael Mead
Oct 21, 2024
STEPHEN MICHAEL MEAD, 83, husband of the late Judy Little Mead, entered into the presence of the Lord, Monday, October 21, 2024.
A native of Lake City, IA, Steve was a son of the late Robert and Annie Mead. He grew up on a pig farm and later attended Iowa State University.
In 1963, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps...
Janice Willis Chuey
Oct 21, 2024
JANICE WILLIS CHUEY, 84, beloved wife of Robert H. Chuey, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 in Aiken Regional Medical Center. A native of Kingsport, TN, Janice was the daughter of the late Arthur Thomas and Mary Harmon Willis.
Janice was the epitome of dignity, class and strength while often providing unexpected hilarious comments. She loved golf, especially playing with Bob...
Frederick J. Hryniewich
Oct 21, 2024
AIKEN, SC – FREDERICK JOHN HRYNIEWICH, 93, died peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024. A native of Cambridge, MA, Frederick was a son of the late Joseph and Kazmiera Uskiewicz Hryniewich.
Fred was the beloved husband of the late Edna Louise (Harnum) Hryniewich. They were married 65 years. They raised their family in Acton, MA prior to moving to Aiken 19...
Buford L. Connelly, Sr.
Oct 20, 2024
Buford Lee Connelly, Sr. passed away at the age of 90 on October 20, 2024.
Buford was born in Newberry, SC on January 19, 1934 to the late Jesse Pope Connelly and Susie Buford Connelly. The last of six children, he was very close to his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Janelle Connelly, his sons Buford...
Joseph Carl Shields
Oct 20, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Commander Joseph Carl Shields, (US Navy Ret.), 87, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024.
He was born October 18, 1937 in Hannibal, MO to the late Joseph and Mary Shields. Joe is survived by the love of his life, and wife of 46 years, Gail Shields, and his children; Lisa Cox, Wendy Hilliard, Carla DeLa Bruere, Andrea Goryl...
Darrel Douglas Walker
Oct 19, 2024
Darrel Douglas Walker, 76, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024
Darrel was born December 3, 1947, in Bayreuth, Germany, the son of the late Lt. Col. Donald Douglas Walker and Betty Barnard Walker of Moraga, CA. He is survived by his sister, Anne Walker of Fairfield, CA, and his niece, Erin Anderson-Walker, of Mountain View, CA. He was preceded in death...
James H. Henry
Oct 18, 2024
JAMES H. HENRY, 88, husband of the late Maralyn P. Henry, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Ilion, NY, James was the son of the late James A. and Leona Shorey Henry. He grew up in New York state before joining the Army. He was stationed in Germany as an...
Carl Anthony Commons
Oct 18, 2024
Carl Anthony Commons, 76, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on October 18, 2024. He was born on April 25, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, to Jack and Imogene Commons. Carl grew up with his two sisters, Carol Kintigh and Caron Mindel, with whom he shared a close bond throughout his life.
A proud graduate of West Point, Carl served his country...
Annie Julia "Judy" Snelgrove Rivers
Oct 17, 2024
Annie Julia “Judy” Snelgrove Rivers was born to Trannie and Ezra Eli Snelgrove on December 2. 1930.
Judy grew up in West Columbia, South Carolina and graduated from Brooklyn Cayce High School.
After marrying Jim RIvers in 1953 she enjoyed being an Air Force wife and living in several places in Texas. In 1959 she and her husband surrendered their lives to...
Margaret Holloway Fitch
Oct 16, 2024
Dr. Margaret “Peggy” Holloway Fitch, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and physician, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the age of 73. Born on April 17, 1951, in Augusta, Georgia, to Margaret Evans Holloway and Murphy McNeill Holloway, Jr., Peggy lived life to the fullest, embracing every moment with energy and humor.
Peggy attended Sweet Briar...
Randall M. Eason
Oct 14, 2024
Randall M. Eason, 73, passed away Monday October 14, 2024 in his home. He was the cherished husband of Judith Robinson Eason, with whom he shared 42 wonderful years of marriage.
A native of Jacksonville, FL, Randall was a son of the late William and Opal Eason. He was a graduate of Florida State University. He then entered the University of...
Karon L. Short
Oct 13, 2024
KARON LEE SHORT, 80, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 13, 2024 in her home. She was the cherished wife of COL Sinclair G. Short, DMD, USA Retired, with whom she shared 52 wonderful years of marriage.
A native of Grand Forks, ND, Karon was a daughter of the late Leo and Ruth Swensen Fettig. As a young woman, she worked as...
Maggie Marsh
Oct 13, 2024
MAGGIE KNIPHFER MARSH, 94, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in her home.
Born in Wrightsville, GA, Maggie was a daughter of the late John Edgar and Mozelle Lampp Kniphfer. She grew up in Louisville, GA before moving to Augusta, where she lived most of her life. She retired as a dietitian with Richmond County School...
Phyllis Gene Poore
Oct 12, 2024
Phyllis Gene Poore, 78, formerly of Washington, VA, passed away on October 12, 2024 in Aiken, SC after a short hospitalization.
Phyllis was born on September 16, 1946, the daughter of the late Gene and Elizabeth Whetzel. She was a resident of Washington, VA for most of her life, where she owned and operated Ash Tree Stables equestrian farm. In 2022,...
Loony Marie Clark-Dbay
Oct 11, 2024
Babygirl Loony Marie Clark-Dbay, infant daughter of Brooklyn Kennedy and Jharrin Clark-Dbay went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 11, 2024.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Linda Leigh Valliant
Oct 9, 2024
LINDA LEIGH VALLIANT, 78, of Aiken, SC, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Linda was born in Los Angeles on November 13, 1945 to Ronald M. and Margaret C. Croft DeLong.
She is survived by William E. Valliant, her loving companion for over 37 years, as well as three nieces and one nephew, all of whom reside in California. Besides her parents,...
Mary Frances Booth
Oct 8, 2024
TRENTON, SC - Mrs. Mary Frances Booth, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at a hospital in Augusta, GA. She was a loving mother and cherished wife of Eddie D. Booth, with whom she shared 63 wonderful years of marriage.
Mary was born in Summerville, SC, the daughter of the late Henry G. Driggers and Dora Smith Driggers.
After graduating from...
Richard Wayne Reeves
Oct 8, 2024
RICHARD WAYNE REEVES, 76, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 8, 2024 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the cherished husband of Linda Charpia Reeves, with whom he shared 57 wonderful years of marriage.
A native of Charleston, SC, Richard was a son of the late Bernard and Thelma Meyers Reeves. He proudly served his country as a...
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