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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Teresa Childers Raley

Teresa Childers Raley

Feb 6, 2023

TERESA CHILDERS RALEY, 64, passed away suddenly Monday, February 6, 2023.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Teresa was a daughter of the late Hoke and Pauline Childers.  She was the program manager for Aiken County Emergency Medical Services.  She was a member of Couchton Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son, Bradley Raley (Katherine), Aiken; her sister, Sandra...

Charles Edward Plumley

Charles Edward Plumley

Feb 5, 2023

MONTMORENCI, SC – CHARLES EDWARD PLUMLEY, 75, beloved husband of Patty Howard Plumley, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his residence.

Born in Augusta, GA, Charles was a son of the late Edward E. and Margaret Booth Plumley.  He grew up in Aiken County and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He retired from the Graniteville Co./Avondale Mills. ...

Robert L. Scott

Robert L. Scott

Feb 5, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Robert Leo Scott, “Scotty” age 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Aiken, SC on Sunday, February 5th, 2023. Born in Nokomise, Illinois on October 14th, 1936 to the late Walter and Gertrude Scott, he was the oldest of four children. Scotty served in the United States Airforce from 1956-1963 as a radar operator and was assigned...

Danny Robert Harris

Danny Robert Harris

Feb 5, 2023

AIKEN, SC – DANNY ROBERT HARRIS, 71, beloved husband of Laura Patterson Harris, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his residence.

A native of Atlanta, GA, Danny was a son of the late James Carroll and Helen King Harris.  He lived most of his life in Georgia.  He was a paramedic with Dekalb County Public Safety, retiring after...

Myrle Smarr Jett

Myrle Smarr Jett

Feb 3, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Myrle Smarr Jett, 96, died Friday, February 3, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Albert W. and Grace Goforth Smarr. Mrs. Jett was born on March 18, 1926. Mrs. Jett received her R.N. degree from the Spartanburg General Hospital School of Nursing and her post-graduate degree in Pediatric Nursing from Children’s Hospital and the...

Kay Britt

Kay Britt

Feb 2, 2023

AIKEN, SC – MARY KAY BRITT, 77, beloved wife of John Horace Britt, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 2, 2023 in her home.

Born in Shreveport, LA, Kay was a daughter of the late Robert L. and Virginia Odom Cline.  She grew up in Haynesville, LA before moving to Lumberton, NC when she was 15 years old.  She moved to...

Daniel John McAvoy

Daniel John McAvoy

Jan 31, 2023



 

DANIEL JOHN McAVOY, 77, beloved husband of Barbara Ann Bock McAvoy, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in his home.

A native of Glasgow, Scotland, Dan was a son of the late John and Catherine MacKay McAvoy.  He immigrated to America in 1964.  He joined the Marine Corps in 1966 and served 3 tours in Vietnam as a...

Susan Elizabeth Sisco

Susan Elizabeth Sisco

Jan 31, 2023

SUSAN ELIZABETH SISCO, 63, widow of Andy Miller, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in her home.

A native of New Jersey, Susan was a daughter of Virginia Sisco and the late Richard Sisco.  She owned Sunfield Inc. Horse Farm formerly in Christiana, PA and currently, since 2013, in Aiken.  She had many accomplishments in over 50 years of riding,...

Dr. Stephen E. Gossett

Dr. Stephen E. Gossett

Jan 30, 2023

Lexington, SC - Dr. Stephen E. Gossett, 66, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. 

Dr. Gossett was born in Aiken, SC, a son of the late Grover Gossett, Jr. and Annie Calvert Gossett.  A 1974 graduate of Aiken High School, he attained his B.S. in Biology from the University of South Carolina - Aiken in 1978.  Steve was awarded the...

Joshua Allan Campagnari

Joshua Allan Campagnari

Jan 29, 2023

Joshua Allan Campagnari, 18, Passed away Sunday, January 29th 2023. He is survived by his father, Casey Campagnari, Step-Mother, Chelsey Olson-Campagnari, and sister, Lindsay. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Samantha Brown-Campagnari in 2008. Josh loved playing his guitar and video games. He loved being in the shop and working with his hands. Josh had a great passion...

Billie Maness Moseley

Billie Maness Moseley

Jan 29, 2023

BILLIE CASHWELL MANESS MOSELEY, 90, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of St. Pauls, NC, Billie was a daughter of the late Robert Franklin and Bonnie Underwood Cashwell.  She had lived in Aiken since 1955.  Billie retired from Pepperidge Farm.  She was an active member of Levels Baptist Church.

Survivors include her...

Katharine Hering Gugumuck

Katharine Hering Gugumuck

Jan 28, 2023

Aiken – Mrs. Katharine Hering Gugumuck, 69, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. Kathy was born January 8, 1954, in Poughkeepsie, NY, daughter of the late Ronald and Patricia Murrill Hering. She graduated Poughkeepsie High School in 1973, and lived in Swanton, VT prior to moving to Aiken in 2016. Kathy enjoyed working with special needs children as a paraeducator,...

Concetta Unikue Spann

Concetta Unikue Spann

Jan 26, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Concetta Unikue Spann was born on July 22, 1987 in Augusta, GA, to the late Sylvia Spann and Lloyd Washington Jr. Ms. Spann entered into eternal rest on January 26, 2023.

Concetta also known as “Chet” was educated in the public schools of Aiken County, South Carolina. She worked at Walmart Aiken-Richland Ave W. She loved...

Frances Jean Wilson

Frances Jean Wilson

Jan 26, 2023

Aiken – Mrs. Frances Jean Wilson, 87, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023.

Mrs. Wilson was born in Etowah, TN, a daughter of the late Charles H. Wilson and Flora Belle Smith Wilson.  Aiken had been her home since 1954, and she retired as a QA Inspector for Thermodisc. In her healthy years, she enjoyed camping, spending time in the...

Clara Virginia Yarbrough

Clara Virginia Yarbrough

Jan 26, 2023



 

AIKEN, SC - Clara Virginia Yarbrough, 82, died on Thursday, January 26, at Aiken Regional Medical Center from complications of an illness.   Clara Virginia Bright was born on March 27, 1940, to the late Clarence “Bill” Green and Ercel Faye (Bright) Green in Webster Springs WV. Clara was employed by DOE as an Administrative Secretary at SRS...

Sylvia Spann

Sylvia Spann

Jan 25, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Sylvia Spann was born on April 5, 1957 in Aiken, SC, to the late Herbert and Ella Mae Spann. Ms. Spann entered into eternal rest on January 25, 2023.

Sylvia, also known as “Sister” was educated in the public schools of Aiken County, South Carolina. She worked as a homemaker for many years. She loved to...

William "Bill" G. Long

William "Bill" G. Long

Jan 24, 2023

WILLIAM GERVIS “BILL” LONG, 94, husband of the late Iris Jean Yazel Long, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Trinity on Laurens.

A native of Rock Hill, SC, Bill was a son of the late William Henry and Carnell Jennings Long.  He proudly served his country in the Army Air Corps.  Bill moved to Aiken in 1953 to work...

Barbara Kay Shaler

Barbara Kay Shaler

Jan 24, 2023



 

BARBARA KAY SHALER, 80, beloved wife of Richard J. Shaler, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at her residence.

A native of Saginaw, MI, Barbara was a daughter of the late John and Helen Hickson Sobol.  She grew up and was educated in Michigan.  Barbara worked for the U. S. Postal Service in West Palm Beach, FL,...

Margaret Erb "Maggie" Sacks

Margaret Erb "Maggie" Sacks

Jan 24, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Margaret E. “Maggie” Sacks, age 65, died on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, in her home after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer.  A native of Concordville, Pennsylvania, she has been a resident of Aiken since 1973.  

Anyone who had the privilege of knowing Maggie knew her to be a sincere woman with a kind heart. Maggie was...

Ronald Elkins

Ronald Elkins

Jan 23, 2023

     Ronald (Ron) Elkins, 83, of Aiken, SC, formerly of Bensenville, IL, died peacefully in his sleep on January 23, 2023, after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family.

     Ron was the son of the late Orr (Crawford) and Mildred (Gasser) Elkins.

     Ron is survived by his loving wife Charlene and was the beloved father to...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Teresa Childers Raley

Teresa Childers Raley

Feb 6, 2023

TERESA CHILDERS RALEY, 64, passed away suddenly Monday, February 6, 2023.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Teresa was a daughter of the late Hoke and Pauline Childers.  She was the program manager for Aiken County Emergency Medical Services.  She was a member of Couchton Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son, Bradley Raley (Katherine), Aiken; her sister, Sandra...

Charles Edward Plumley

Charles Edward Plumley

Feb 5, 2023

MONTMORENCI, SC – CHARLES EDWARD PLUMLEY, 75, beloved husband of Patty Howard Plumley, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his residence.

Born in Augusta, GA, Charles was a son of the late Edward E. and Margaret Booth Plumley.  He grew up in Aiken County and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He retired from the Graniteville Co./Avondale Mills. ...

Robert L. Scott

Robert L. Scott

Feb 5, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Robert Leo Scott, “Scotty” age 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Aiken, SC on Sunday, February 5th, 2023. Born in Nokomise, Illinois on October 14th, 1936 to the late Walter and Gertrude Scott, he was the oldest of four children. Scotty served in the United States Airforce from 1956-1963 as a radar operator and was assigned...

Danny Robert Harris

Danny Robert Harris

Feb 5, 2023

AIKEN, SC – DANNY ROBERT HARRIS, 71, beloved husband of Laura Patterson Harris, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his residence.

A native of Atlanta, GA, Danny was a son of the late James Carroll and Helen King Harris.  He lived most of his life in Georgia.  He was a paramedic with Dekalb County Public Safety, retiring after...

Myrle Smarr Jett

Myrle Smarr Jett

Feb 3, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Myrle Smarr Jett, 96, died Friday, February 3, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Albert W. and Grace Goforth Smarr. Mrs. Jett was born on March 18, 1926. Mrs. Jett received her R.N. degree from the Spartanburg General Hospital School of Nursing and her post-graduate degree in Pediatric Nursing from Children’s Hospital and the...

Kay Britt

Kay Britt

Feb 2, 2023

AIKEN, SC – MARY KAY BRITT, 77, beloved wife of John Horace Britt, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 2, 2023 in her home.

Born in Shreveport, LA, Kay was a daughter of the late Robert L. and Virginia Odom Cline.  She grew up in Haynesville, LA before moving to Lumberton, NC when she was 15 years old.  She moved to...

Daniel John McAvoy

Daniel John McAvoy

Jan 31, 2023



 

DANIEL JOHN McAVOY, 77, beloved husband of Barbara Ann Bock McAvoy, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in his home.

A native of Glasgow, Scotland, Dan was a son of the late John and Catherine MacKay McAvoy.  He immigrated to America in 1964.  He joined the Marine Corps in 1966 and served 3 tours in Vietnam as a...

Susan Elizabeth Sisco

Susan Elizabeth Sisco

Jan 31, 2023

SUSAN ELIZABETH SISCO, 63, widow of Andy Miller, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in her home.

A native of New Jersey, Susan was a daughter of Virginia Sisco and the late Richard Sisco.  She owned Sunfield Inc. Horse Farm formerly in Christiana, PA and currently, since 2013, in Aiken.  She had many accomplishments in over 50 years of riding,...

Dr. Stephen E. Gossett

Dr. Stephen E. Gossett

Jan 30, 2023

Lexington, SC - Dr. Stephen E. Gossett, 66, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. 

Dr. Gossett was born in Aiken, SC, a son of the late Grover Gossett, Jr. and Annie Calvert Gossett.  A 1974 graduate of Aiken High School, he attained his B.S. in Biology from the University of South Carolina - Aiken in 1978.  Steve was awarded the...

Joshua Allan Campagnari

Joshua Allan Campagnari

Jan 29, 2023

Joshua Allan Campagnari, 18, Passed away Sunday, January 29th 2023. He is survived by his father, Casey Campagnari, Step-Mother, Chelsey Olson-Campagnari, and sister, Lindsay. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Samantha Brown-Campagnari in 2008. Josh loved playing his guitar and video games. He loved being in the shop and working with his hands. Josh had a great passion...

Billie Maness Moseley

Billie Maness Moseley

Jan 29, 2023

BILLIE CASHWELL MANESS MOSELEY, 90, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of St. Pauls, NC, Billie was a daughter of the late Robert Franklin and Bonnie Underwood Cashwell.  She had lived in Aiken since 1955.  Billie retired from Pepperidge Farm.  She was an active member of Levels Baptist Church.

Survivors include her...

Katharine Hering Gugumuck

Katharine Hering Gugumuck

Jan 28, 2023

Aiken – Mrs. Katharine Hering Gugumuck, 69, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. Kathy was born January 8, 1954, in Poughkeepsie, NY, daughter of the late Ronald and Patricia Murrill Hering. She graduated Poughkeepsie High School in 1973, and lived in Swanton, VT prior to moving to Aiken in 2016. Kathy enjoyed working with special needs children as a paraeducator,...

Concetta Unikue Spann

Concetta Unikue Spann

Jan 26, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Concetta Unikue Spann was born on July 22, 1987 in Augusta, GA, to the late Sylvia Spann and Lloyd Washington Jr. Ms. Spann entered into eternal rest on January 26, 2023.

Concetta also known as “Chet” was educated in the public schools of Aiken County, South Carolina. She worked at Walmart Aiken-Richland Ave W. She loved...

Frances Jean Wilson

Frances Jean Wilson

Jan 26, 2023

Aiken – Mrs. Frances Jean Wilson, 87, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023.

Mrs. Wilson was born in Etowah, TN, a daughter of the late Charles H. Wilson and Flora Belle Smith Wilson.  Aiken had been her home since 1954, and she retired as a QA Inspector for Thermodisc. In her healthy years, she enjoyed camping, spending time in the...

Clara Virginia Yarbrough

Clara Virginia Yarbrough

Jan 26, 2023



 

AIKEN, SC - Clara Virginia Yarbrough, 82, died on Thursday, January 26, at Aiken Regional Medical Center from complications of an illness.   Clara Virginia Bright was born on March 27, 1940, to the late Clarence “Bill” Green and Ercel Faye (Bright) Green in Webster Springs WV. Clara was employed by DOE as an Administrative Secretary at SRS...

Sylvia Spann

Sylvia Spann

Jan 25, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Sylvia Spann was born on April 5, 1957 in Aiken, SC, to the late Herbert and Ella Mae Spann. Ms. Spann entered into eternal rest on January 25, 2023.

Sylvia, also known as “Sister” was educated in the public schools of Aiken County, South Carolina. She worked as a homemaker for many years. She loved to...

William "Bill" G. Long

William "Bill" G. Long

Jan 24, 2023

WILLIAM GERVIS “BILL” LONG, 94, husband of the late Iris Jean Yazel Long, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Trinity on Laurens.

A native of Rock Hill, SC, Bill was a son of the late William Henry and Carnell Jennings Long.  He proudly served his country in the Army Air Corps.  Bill moved to Aiken in 1953 to work...

Barbara Kay Shaler

Barbara Kay Shaler

Jan 24, 2023



 

BARBARA KAY SHALER, 80, beloved wife of Richard J. Shaler, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at her residence.

A native of Saginaw, MI, Barbara was a daughter of the late John and Helen Hickson Sobol.  She grew up and was educated in Michigan.  Barbara worked for the U. S. Postal Service in West Palm Beach, FL,...

Margaret Erb "Maggie" Sacks

Margaret Erb "Maggie" Sacks

Jan 24, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Margaret E. “Maggie” Sacks, age 65, died on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, in her home after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer.  A native of Concordville, Pennsylvania, she has been a resident of Aiken since 1973.  

Anyone who had the privilege of knowing Maggie knew her to be a sincere woman with a kind heart. Maggie was...

Ronald Elkins

Ronald Elkins

Jan 23, 2023

     Ronald (Ron) Elkins, 83, of Aiken, SC, formerly of Bensenville, IL, died peacefully in his sleep on January 23, 2023, after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family.

     Ron was the son of the late Orr (Crawford) and Mildred (Gasser) Elkins.

     Ron is survived by his loving wife Charlene and was the beloved father to...

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