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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Kenneth R. Littler

Kenneth R. Littler

Jul 4, 2023

  Kenneth Ray Littler beloved husband, dad, son, brother and friend passed from this world to the next Tuesday, July 4, 2023.  He will be forever missed.     Kenneth Ray Littler was an Army Veteran who served his country proudly for 16 years. After leaving the Army with a disability he successfully built a career in his lifelong passion of IT....

William Tharpe

William Tharpe

Jul 2, 2023

 

WILLIAM THARPE, 80, beloved husband of Marilyn G. Edwards Tharpe, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, July 2, 2023 at his home.

A native of Wrightsville, GA, William was a son of the late William Cecil and Mary Sybil Kitchens Tharpe.  He moved to Aiken in 1964 and went to work at Owens Corning Fiberglass.  He retired in 1998 after...

Lynda Chapman Bloch

Lynda Chapman Bloch

Jun 29, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Lynda Chapman Bloch, born June 5, 1950 in Lexington, Virginia passed peacefully away to her new life on June 29, 2023 in Aiken, South Carolina. She was greeted there by her loving parents, Elmer and Gladys Chapman, her older brother, Richard Meador, a nephew, Linwood Chapman, a niece, Penny Chapman, her first husband, Stephen Wessel, her step-father,...

Barbara Devore Batton

Barbara Devore Batton

Jun 28, 2023

 

BARBARA A. BATTON, 89, widow of James Erekine “Pete” Batton, Sr., passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in Piedmont Augusta Hospital.

A native of Greenwood, SC, Barbara was a daughter of the late James and Estelle Bell Devore. She and Pete moved their family to Aiken in 1955 so he could work at the Savannah River Plant.  She was...

Hazel Campbell

Hazel Campbell

Jun 28, 2023

 

Hazel Peeler Campbell, 90, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at home, after recovering from lung cancer identified May 2006.

Hazel was born January 30, 1933 in Gaffney, SC, and was married to Thomas C. Campbell, Sr. on June 27, 1954.

Her parents were M. Anthony N. Peeler and Janell Phillips Peeler Harris. She was a graduate of Gaffney...

Thomas Calvin Lybrand

Thomas Calvin Lybrand

Jun 24, 2023

 

Mr. Thomas C. Lybrand passed to his Heavenly home the evening of June 24, 2023, at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Tommy, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was 73. Born in Aiken, SC, Tommy was a lifelong resident of his hometown.

     He is survived by his dear and loving wife of 54 years, Brenda Lybrand....

Charles Aaron "Charlie" Jenkins

Charles Aaron "Charlie" Jenkins

Jun 23, 2023

 

CHARLES AARON “CHARLIE” JENKINS, 47, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 at his residence.

Born in Wilmington, DE, Charlie was a son of Charles F. Jenkins and the late Claudia Stanislow Jenkins.  He moved to Aiken with his family when he was 1 year old and lived most of his life in Aiken.  He graduated from Aiken High School...

Bettie Marlene Marshall Hess

Bettie Marlene Marshall Hess

Jun 22, 2023

 

BETTIE MARLENE MARSHALL HESS, 90, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Charleston, WV, Bettie was a daughter of the late Lester and Ella Patterson Marshall.  She moved to Aiken in the early 1950’s and was a member of Hollow Creek Baptist Church.  She retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass and also from...

David W. Hayes

David W. Hayes

Jun 22, 2023

Dr. David W. Hayes, PhD, died on June 22, 2023. He was a son of Maylee Burks Hayes and Algie Robert Hayes. Dr. Hayes was 86 years old. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marilyn Sue Harden Hayes, sons Michael Robert of Greenville, SC and Patrick David Hayes (Susan) of Wadmalaw Island, SC and a sister-in-law, Rita...

Elizabeth Stokes Wallenburg Spruell

Elizabeth Stokes Wallenburg Spruell

Jun 21, 2023

Elizabeth Stokes Wallenburg Spruell was born, March 28, 1939 in Aiken, SC, to Walter Gustave Wallenburg and Edith Fleming Tarver Wallenburg. She graduated from USC, Columbia with a BA in English (because women were not permitted in the Engineering program at Clemson)."Liz" married George M. Spruell in January of 1965. She gave birth to Hope in 1971 and Walker in...

Francis Skelton Ogilvie

Francis Skelton Ogilvie

Jun 21, 2023

 

FRANCIS SKELTON OGILVIE, 92, beloved husband of Christel Gerlach Ogilvie, passed away Wednesday morning, June 21, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Astoria, NY, Francis was a son of the late Eric Francis and Ethel Coulter Ogilvie.  He grew up in East Norwich, Long Island. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in...

Robert James "Jimmy" Rhoden

Robert James "Jimmy" Rhoden

Jun 20, 2023

 

Robert James “Jimmy” Rhoden passed away on June 20, 2023 at his home in Columbia, SC due to complications from diabetes.

     Born January 27, 1982 he was the son of Robert and Susanne Rhoden. Jimmy graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelors and Masters of Computer Engineering. He enjoyed following the Gamecocks, especially football. He...

Sagunaben Rohit Kumar Patel

Sagunaben Rohit Kumar Patel

Jun 18, 2023

     Saguna Patel passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 in Augusta University Medical Center

     She was born September 22,1976 in Bardoli, India. As the cherished daughter of Zaverbhai and Bhartiben Patel, she grew up alongside two brothers, Dineshbhai and Pravinbhai Patel.  

     She is the loving wife of Rohitkumar Patel. They lived together in India for 15 years before coming to...

Joseph Guy Rochette

Joseph Guy Rochette

Jun 17, 2023

Joseph Guy Rochette, 73, beloved husband of Susan Busalacchi Rochette, passed away suddenly Saturday, June 17, 2023 at his residence.

A native of Quebec, Canada, Joseph was a son of the late Paul and Angeline Comeau Rochette.  He moved with his family to Burlingame, CA when he was 6 years old.  Joseph lived most of his life in California before...

Paul David Smith

Paul David Smith

Jun 16, 2023

Paul David Smith, 86, beloved husband of Martha MacDonald Smith, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at Piedmont Augusta Hospital.     A native of Omaha, NE, Paul was the oldest son of the late James Posley and Dorothy Faye Rosicky Smith. In 1959 he graduated from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE, with high distinction, receiving his Bachelor of Science...

Nathan Hamilton III

Nathan Hamilton III

Jun 16, 2023

Nathan Hamilton III, 47, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023.

A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Nathan was a son of Nathan Hamilton, Jr. and Mary Jane Williamson Hamilton. He was a brick mason.

Survivors, in addition to his parents are three children, Nathan Hamilton IV, Natalee Hamilton, Noel Hamilton; his siblings, Angela Michelle Hamilton, Chandra Sherrell Glover, Darlene Bacon,...

Tim Hart

Tim Hart

Jun 14, 2023

 

THERON E. “TIM” HART, JR., 71, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Select Specialty Hospital, Augusta, GA.

Born in Travelers Rest, SC., Tim was a son of the late Theron E. and Rosalie Sanders Hart, Sr.  He grew up in Aiken and graduated from The University of South Carolina.  He had various careers in the insurance industry.

Survivors...

Mary Louise Byrley Berrie

Mary Louise Byrley Berrie

Jun 13, 2023

LEESVILLE, SC - Mary Louise Byrley Berrie, 94, of Leesville, SC, slipped out of this life and into glory on June 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving daughter and son-in-law. She was the widow of Marvin Emiel Berrie, Sr., who died in 2007 shortly after they celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Louise was born August 19, 1928, in Lexington, North...

Melvin Alfred Adkinson

Melvin Alfred Adkinson

Jun 12, 2023

Aiken - Mr. Melvin Alfred Adkinson, 61, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Joseph John Wisniewski

Joseph John Wisniewski

Jun 11, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Joseph John Wisniewski, a beloved teacher, coach and devoted family man passed away peacefully in his home on June 11th, 2023 at the age of 75. 

Born on April 16th, 1948 to Therese Zmijewski Wisniewski and Joseph Wisniewski in Salem, MA, Joseph found his calling in teaching and became an outstanding educator who left a lasting impression...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Kenneth R. Littler

Kenneth R. Littler

Jul 4, 2023

  Kenneth Ray Littler beloved husband, dad, son, brother and friend passed from this world to the next Tuesday, July 4, 2023.  He will be forever missed.     Kenneth Ray Littler was an Army Veteran who served his country proudly for 16 years. After leaving the Army with a disability he successfully built a career in his lifelong passion of IT....

William Tharpe

William Tharpe

Jul 2, 2023

 

WILLIAM THARPE, 80, beloved husband of Marilyn G. Edwards Tharpe, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, July 2, 2023 at his home.

A native of Wrightsville, GA, William was a son of the late William Cecil and Mary Sybil Kitchens Tharpe.  He moved to Aiken in 1964 and went to work at Owens Corning Fiberglass.  He retired in 1998 after...

Lynda Chapman Bloch

Lynda Chapman Bloch

Jun 29, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Lynda Chapman Bloch, born June 5, 1950 in Lexington, Virginia passed peacefully away to her new life on June 29, 2023 in Aiken, South Carolina. She was greeted there by her loving parents, Elmer and Gladys Chapman, her older brother, Richard Meador, a nephew, Linwood Chapman, a niece, Penny Chapman, her first husband, Stephen Wessel, her step-father,...

Barbara Devore Batton

Barbara Devore Batton

Jun 28, 2023

 

BARBARA A. BATTON, 89, widow of James Erekine “Pete” Batton, Sr., passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in Piedmont Augusta Hospital.

A native of Greenwood, SC, Barbara was a daughter of the late James and Estelle Bell Devore. She and Pete moved their family to Aiken in 1955 so he could work at the Savannah River Plant.  She was...

Hazel Campbell

Hazel Campbell

Jun 28, 2023

 

Hazel Peeler Campbell, 90, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at home, after recovering from lung cancer identified May 2006.

Hazel was born January 30, 1933 in Gaffney, SC, and was married to Thomas C. Campbell, Sr. on June 27, 1954.

Her parents were M. Anthony N. Peeler and Janell Phillips Peeler Harris. She was a graduate of Gaffney...

Thomas Calvin Lybrand

Thomas Calvin Lybrand

Jun 24, 2023

 

Mr. Thomas C. Lybrand passed to his Heavenly home the evening of June 24, 2023, at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Tommy, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was 73. Born in Aiken, SC, Tommy was a lifelong resident of his hometown.

     He is survived by his dear and loving wife of 54 years, Brenda Lybrand....

Charles Aaron "Charlie" Jenkins

Charles Aaron "Charlie" Jenkins

Jun 23, 2023

 

CHARLES AARON “CHARLIE” JENKINS, 47, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 at his residence.

Born in Wilmington, DE, Charlie was a son of Charles F. Jenkins and the late Claudia Stanislow Jenkins.  He moved to Aiken with his family when he was 1 year old and lived most of his life in Aiken.  He graduated from Aiken High School...

Bettie Marlene Marshall Hess

Bettie Marlene Marshall Hess

Jun 22, 2023

 

BETTIE MARLENE MARSHALL HESS, 90, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Charleston, WV, Bettie was a daughter of the late Lester and Ella Patterson Marshall.  She moved to Aiken in the early 1950’s and was a member of Hollow Creek Baptist Church.  She retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass and also from...

David W. Hayes

David W. Hayes

Jun 22, 2023

Dr. David W. Hayes, PhD, died on June 22, 2023. He was a son of Maylee Burks Hayes and Algie Robert Hayes. Dr. Hayes was 86 years old. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marilyn Sue Harden Hayes, sons Michael Robert of Greenville, SC and Patrick David Hayes (Susan) of Wadmalaw Island, SC and a sister-in-law, Rita...

Elizabeth Stokes Wallenburg Spruell

Elizabeth Stokes Wallenburg Spruell

Jun 21, 2023

Elizabeth Stokes Wallenburg Spruell was born, March 28, 1939 in Aiken, SC, to Walter Gustave Wallenburg and Edith Fleming Tarver Wallenburg. She graduated from USC, Columbia with a BA in English (because women were not permitted in the Engineering program at Clemson)."Liz" married George M. Spruell in January of 1965. She gave birth to Hope in 1971 and Walker in...

Francis Skelton Ogilvie

Francis Skelton Ogilvie

Jun 21, 2023

 

FRANCIS SKELTON OGILVIE, 92, beloved husband of Christel Gerlach Ogilvie, passed away Wednesday morning, June 21, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Astoria, NY, Francis was a son of the late Eric Francis and Ethel Coulter Ogilvie.  He grew up in East Norwich, Long Island. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in...

Robert James "Jimmy" Rhoden

Robert James "Jimmy" Rhoden

Jun 20, 2023

 

Robert James “Jimmy” Rhoden passed away on June 20, 2023 at his home in Columbia, SC due to complications from diabetes.

     Born January 27, 1982 he was the son of Robert and Susanne Rhoden. Jimmy graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelors and Masters of Computer Engineering. He enjoyed following the Gamecocks, especially football. He...

Sagunaben Rohit Kumar Patel

Sagunaben Rohit Kumar Patel

Jun 18, 2023

     Saguna Patel passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 in Augusta University Medical Center

     She was born September 22,1976 in Bardoli, India. As the cherished daughter of Zaverbhai and Bhartiben Patel, she grew up alongside two brothers, Dineshbhai and Pravinbhai Patel.  

     She is the loving wife of Rohitkumar Patel. They lived together in India for 15 years before coming to...

Joseph Guy Rochette

Joseph Guy Rochette

Jun 17, 2023

Joseph Guy Rochette, 73, beloved husband of Susan Busalacchi Rochette, passed away suddenly Saturday, June 17, 2023 at his residence.

A native of Quebec, Canada, Joseph was a son of the late Paul and Angeline Comeau Rochette.  He moved with his family to Burlingame, CA when he was 6 years old.  Joseph lived most of his life in California before...

Paul David Smith

Paul David Smith

Jun 16, 2023

Paul David Smith, 86, beloved husband of Martha MacDonald Smith, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at Piedmont Augusta Hospital.     A native of Omaha, NE, Paul was the oldest son of the late James Posley and Dorothy Faye Rosicky Smith. In 1959 he graduated from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE, with high distinction, receiving his Bachelor of Science...

Nathan Hamilton III

Nathan Hamilton III

Jun 16, 2023

Nathan Hamilton III, 47, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023.

A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Nathan was a son of Nathan Hamilton, Jr. and Mary Jane Williamson Hamilton. He was a brick mason.

Survivors, in addition to his parents are three children, Nathan Hamilton IV, Natalee Hamilton, Noel Hamilton; his siblings, Angela Michelle Hamilton, Chandra Sherrell Glover, Darlene Bacon,...

Tim Hart

Tim Hart

Jun 14, 2023

 

THERON E. “TIM” HART, JR., 71, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Select Specialty Hospital, Augusta, GA.

Born in Travelers Rest, SC., Tim was a son of the late Theron E. and Rosalie Sanders Hart, Sr.  He grew up in Aiken and graduated from The University of South Carolina.  He had various careers in the insurance industry.

Survivors...

Mary Louise Byrley Berrie

Mary Louise Byrley Berrie

Jun 13, 2023

LEESVILLE, SC - Mary Louise Byrley Berrie, 94, of Leesville, SC, slipped out of this life and into glory on June 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving daughter and son-in-law. She was the widow of Marvin Emiel Berrie, Sr., who died in 2007 shortly after they celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Louise was born August 19, 1928, in Lexington, North...

Melvin Alfred Adkinson

Melvin Alfred Adkinson

Jun 12, 2023

Aiken - Mr. Melvin Alfred Adkinson, 61, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Joseph John Wisniewski

Joseph John Wisniewski

Jun 11, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Joseph John Wisniewski, a beloved teacher, coach and devoted family man passed away peacefully in his home on June 11th, 2023 at the age of 75. 

Born on April 16th, 1948 to Therese Zmijewski Wisniewski and Joseph Wisniewski in Salem, MA, Joseph found his calling in teaching and became an outstanding educator who left a lasting impression...

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