Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Frieda Linyard Walker

Aug 19, 2023

Aiken – Mrs. Frieda Linyard Walker, 89, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, August 19, 2023 in the presence of her family after a long illness.

Mrs. Walker was born in North Augusta, SC, the daughter of the late David Parmenio and Frieda Goldsmith Linyard, and was a lifelong resident of Aiken County. Mrs. Walker is survived by her husband...

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Jeremy Daniel Caeton

Aug 19, 2023

Jeremy Daniel Caeton, 54, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Aiken, SC.

A native of Hanford, CA, Jeremy was a son of Barbie Lowry Gibson and Thomas Michael Caeton. He grew up in California and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He lived most of his life in Durango, CO before moving to Aiken in 2016. ...

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Daniel Joseph Ogden

Aug 18, 2023

DANIEL J. OGDEN, 77, beloved husband of Patsy Robertson Ogden, passed away Friday, August18, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Center.

A native of Longmont, CO, Dan was a son of the late Robert and Helen McCann Ogden.

After dedicating his life to serving his country he retired from the Navy as Chief Petty Officer. He then moved to Aiken,...

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Glenn Wilson Hammer

Aug 17, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Glenn Wilson Hammer, 77, laid down his working tools on August 17th, 2023 and passed away at Aiken Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Glenn was born to the late Glenn Wilson Hammer Sr. and Cleo Moss Hammer on March 14th, 1946 in Weston, West Virginia where he grew up. Glenn married his soulmate, Patricia Leslie...

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Charles L. Staples

Aug 15, 2023

Charles L. Staples, 82, of Aiken, SC, formerly of Henderson Co. KY passed away in the evening of August 15, 2023, from complications of a stroke.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gloria Lee (Phelps) Staples and two sons, Brian K. Staples (Kelly), Versailles, KY and William “Ty” Staples, (Anastasia), Danville, KY; two granddaughters,...

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Betty Lou Windham LeGrand

Aug 14, 2023

BETTY LOU WINDHAM LEGRAND, 96 years of age, passed away on Monday morning, August 14, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Betty was born on August 8, 1927 in Sumter, SC to the late James and Louise Windham. She was one of 10 children; seven preceded her in death. Betty married C.C. (Butch) LeGrand on November 20, 1947 and had...

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Elvena E. Howell

Aug 12, 2023

ELVENA E. HOWELL, 73, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at home.

Born in Greenwood, SC, Elvena was a daughter of the late George Montjoy and Corrine McCoy Seymour. She lived most of her life in Aiken and retired from DOE at the Savannah River Site.

Survivors include her son, James A. Locklair, Aiken; two grandchildren, James Austin Locklair...

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Linda K. Calhoun

Aug 9, 2023

LINDA K. CALHOUN, 77, beloved wife of Thomas K. Calhoun, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was viewed by all who knew her as an incredibly kind, genuine, thoughtful and caring person. She dramatically brightened every room she was in, leaving a positive impact on everyone she met. In...

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Larry Gene Wardlow

Aug 9, 2023

Larry Gene Wardlow left this earth after a battle with cancer. A fighter till the end, he passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Aiken Regional Medical Center at the age of 78.

He grew up in Santa Anna, Texas. He is predeceased by his parents, Gladys and L.K Wardlow and survived by his wife Shela and siblings Mary...

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Alice Seigler Whitlock

Aug 8, 2023

Alice Seigler Whitlock, a resident of Wheatfield, NY, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital. Alice was 83 years old.Alice was born in Aiken, SC on April 15, 1940 to the late Mr. Wyman and Mrs. Lucy Seigler. On September 2, 1961, she married her husband of 59 years, Emery Whitlock. Alice worked at Graniteville Company...

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Preston Maroney

Aug 8, 2023

John Preston Maroney, Jr Preston Maroney, age 76, entered the gates of Heaven on August 8, 2023.

Preston was born October 20, 1946, in Aiken County, to the late J.P. Maroney and Mary Etheredge Maroney. He attended Aiken High School and received his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of South Carolina.

After graduation he was employed...

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Carol Viola Heath Hamilton

Aug 8, 2023

CAROL VIOLA HEATH HAMILTON, 79, beloved wife of Joseph Eugene Hamilton, passed away Tuesday morning, August 8, 2023 in her home with her husband by her side.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Carol was a daughter of the late Oliver F. and Mary McElmore Heath. She was the secretary to the plant manager at Hubbell Power Systems,...

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Mildred Elizabeth Voigt Jolley

Aug 7, 2023

MILDRED ELIZABETH VOIGT JOLLEY, 92, widow of Clayton Jolley, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

A native of Columbia, SC, Mildred was a daughter of the late Theodore M. and Elizabeth Irby Voigt. She had made Aiken her home since 1955. She was a retired social worker from the SC Department...

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Robert Carl Romine, Jr.

Aug 5, 2023

ROBERT CARL ROMINE, JR., 69, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 in his home.

A native of Barnwell, SC, Robert grew up and lived most of his life in Aiken. He was a former horse trainer and retired as a superintendent for Stewart Builders. He loved golfing.

Survivors include his son, Robert Carl Romine III (Tabitha), West Columbia, SC;...

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Frances Carolyn Lyons Vaughn

Aug 4, 2023

Aiken – Mrs. Frances Carolyn Lyons Vaughn, 88, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at home with her family by her side.

Mrs. Vaughn was born in Simpsonville, SC, daughter of the late Russell and Cora Lee Riddle Lyons. She was involved in United Methodist Women and the choir for many years while attending Trinity United Methodist Church in Aiken....

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Lee George Larison

Jul 31, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Lee George Larison, 84, widower of the late Alice Ayre Larison, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023.

Services will be private.

SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801

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Edward "Ted" Freer Girardeau, Sr.

Jul 31, 2023

Aiken - Mr. Edward "Ted" Freer Girardeau, Sr., 86, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Ted was born in Barnwell, SC, son of the late Edward Hamlin and Virginia Moseley Girardeau. He attended the University of South Carolina, was a member of the SAE fraternity, and played on the USC football team. As a resident of...

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Judge Robert Adams Smoak, Jr.

Jul 30, 2023

Judge (Retired) Robert Adams Smoak, Jr., of Aiken, died Sunday July 30, 2023. Shellhouse Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bob was born on September 3, 1943, in Wilmington, NC to the late Robert A. Smoak, a career Army officer and native of Bamberg, SC and Margery Toole Smoak, a native of Aiken. After living with his family in...

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Michael "Mike" Harold Eubanks

Jul 29, 2023

Michael “Mike” Harold Eubanks, 63, of Aiken, passed away July 29, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

He was predeceased by his father, Albert John Eubanks, and his mother, Barbara G. Stevens. Mike is survived by his brother, John Allen Eubanks (Pam Skiles) of Aiken, and Thomas Norin (Karen) of Wilmington, NC. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Mike...

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Bobbie Goff Miller

Jul 25, 2023

BOBBIE GOFF MILLER, 91, beloved wife of the late Travis G. Miller, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Saluda, Bobbie was a daughter of the late Robert H. and Leeway Riley Goff. She played on the Women’s Basketball team at Hollywood High School in Saluda, winning the State Championship all four...

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