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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Sara Hampton Patterson
Jan 21, 2023
SARA HAMPTON PATTERSON, 93, widow of James D. Patterson, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Brookdale of Anderson.
A native of Clay County, AL, Sara was a daughter of the late Homer and Lessie Carpenter Hampton. She grew up in Alabama and attended Jacksonville State University. She and James moved to Allendale in 1951 when James began his career...
John Kevin Keller
Jan 19, 2023
John Kevin Keller, 50, passed away peacefully on January 19th, 2023 in Blackville, SC following a short illness.
A native of Beaufort, SC, John was the youngest son of the late William “Bill” and Carolyn “Pat” Keller.
A life-long resident of Aiken, John attended Mead Hall Elementary School and was the starting point guard on the St. Thaddeus basketball team. ...
Johnny Link Cagle
Jan 18, 2023
Johnny Link Cagle (b. Anderson, SC on March 26, 1947 and d. Aiken, SC on Wednesday, January 18, 2023).
The son of John D. Cagle (d.) and Hazel Link Cagle (d.), he is survived by his wife, Sharon (Foret); two daughters, Cassie Cagle of Aiken, SC and Bates Cagle of West Columbia, SC; and two sisters, Joan Green...
Carleton Asbury Brown
Jan 16, 2023
Carleton Asbury Brown, 80, passed away, January 16, 2023, in Aiken, South Carolina surrounded by his wife of 55 years, Diana, and his devoted family.
Carleton was born on April 24, 1942 in Baltimore, MD. After graduation from The Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, he attended Norwich University and obtained his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and later a MBA from...
Tom Young, Sr.
Jan 13, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Remembered as caring, generous, principled, humble, respectful, honest, sincere, and kind and considered as a friend to all, true gentleman, mentor, and super Husband, Dad, and Grandfather, Mr. Thomas Roy “Tom” Young, Sr., 77, beloved husband of Delly O. Young, passed away peacefully at Augusta University Medical Center on Friday, January 13, 2023 surrounded by his family....
Eva Smalley Burke
Jan 12, 2023
Mrs. Eva Smalley Burke, 88, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2022, at Trinity on Laurens in Aiken. She was predeceased by her loving husband David M. Burke. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 15 at Historic Bethany Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Gilpin officiating. Mrs. Burke was born in Aiken, S.C. to the late Robert C....
Pauline Hopkins Burch
Jan 11, 2023
PAULINE EVA HOPKINS BURCH, 99, widow of Paul R. Burch, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in her home.
Born in Buffalo Ridge, VA, Pauline was a daughter of the late Samuel Greene Hopkins and Bessie Alma Rohr Hopkins. She grew up in Eden, NC and moved to Aiken in 1954. She retired from Life of Georgia as an administrative...
Margaret Holsonback Timmerman
Jan 11, 2023
MARGARET ELSIE HOLSONBACK TIMMERMAN, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in her home.
A native of Newberry, SC, Margaret was a daughter of the late Willie E. and Elsie Attaway Holsonback. She was the devoted wife of the Reverend Raymond L. Timmerman and had a true servant’s heart. She loved working with children in the churches they served across...
Joy Ann Purvis Heinrich
Jan 9, 2023
JOY ANN PURVIS HEINRICH, 90, beloved wife of Lawrence A. Heinrich, passed away Monday evening, January 9, 2023, at Edgefield Post Acute Care.
A native of Kansas City, MO, Joy was a daughter of the late Samuel O. “Ted” and Natalie White Purvis. After their marriage, they moved to Chicago for Lawrence to work for Argonne Labs. They moved to Aiken...
Donna Joan Fowler-Howard
Jan 9, 2023
Donna Joan Fowler was born March 21, 1935 and died January 9, 2023. She is predeceased by her loving husband James Joseph Howard III of 67 years and beloved son James J. Howard IV. She leaves behind her siblings: Lynn Pasquerette (Jim), Margo Hagan (Charlie), Cleta Hartman (John), Jan McKibben (Jeff) , Billy Fowler; children: Cathy Gagnon (Ray), Chris Andres...
Bo Kelley
Jan 9, 2023
LEONARD RAY “BO” KELLEY, 69, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family following a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsons.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Bo was a son of the late Leroy “Buck” and Lula Leach Kelley. He served in the Army National Guard. Bo was the retired...
Dixie Lee Dillman
Jan 6, 2023
Dixie Lee Dillman of Aiken, South Carolina, former longtime resident of Bush, Illinois, passed peacefully from this Earth to her heavenly home on January 6, 2023 at the age of 85. Born in Bush, Illinois to Frank and Bonnie Pinkston Pitts, Dixie is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years James Dillman, loving children Robin Dillman and Cheryl Dillman...
Robert Cleveland Medford
Jan 6, 2023
Beech Island, SC – Mr. Robert Cleveland Medford, 74, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023. Robert was born in Jacksonville, FL, son of the late Eugene Robert and Virgie Bowden Medford. He was a construction Supervisor. He is survived by his loving wife, Anita Hatton Medford; daughters, Trina (Jonathan) Colegrove, Beech Island, Trudi (Jeremy) Ivie, Belton, SC; grandchildren, Abott (Faith)...
George S. Roe, Jr.
Jan 5, 2023
Aiken – Mr. George S. Roe,. Jr., 88, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023.
Mr. Roe was born in Aiken, son of the late George Samuel Roe, Sr. and Myrtis Couch Roe. He was an electrician, and member of the IBEW.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Essie Mae Waldron Roe; son, Christopher (Suzie) Roe, Aiken; step son, Earl...
Gail Diane Whitmire
Jan 3, 2023
GAIL DIANE WHITMIRE, 70, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA. She is now at home with her loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ (I Cor. 2:19).
A native of Aiken, Diane was a daughter of the late James Archie and Muriel Bryson Whitmire. She lived most of her life in...
Robert Vernon Yonce
Jan 1, 2023
Robert Vernon Yonce, 83, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2023. Robert was born on December 22, 1939, to Vernon William and Margaret Timmerman Yonce, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Gerri Yonce and Katherine Ann Yonce.
Robert is survived by his wife of 62...
Preston Thomas Fox
Dec 31, 2022
Aiken – Preston Thomas Fox, 29, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. Preston was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and was a HAZWOPPER Certified Technician with SCIM, LLC. and Towing Operator with Wayne's Automotive and Towing Center. Preston was the life of a party; he loved his fiancée, his daughters and his family. He enjoyed making people laugh and always...
Judith Heald Willing
Dec 31, 2022
JUDITH HEALD WILLING, 81, beloved widow of Dennis E. Willing, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her residence.
A native of Jackman, ME, Judith was a daughter of the late Alfred Daniel and Eloise Hancox Heald. She was a graduate of Simmons University in Boston, MA. She had lived in Aiken County since 1970 and was a physical...
Sonia Kowalczyk Bryan
Dec 31, 2022
SONIA KOWALCZYK BRYAN, 74, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her residence.
A native of Miami, FL, Sonia was a daughter of the late Ray and Mary Lou Kowalczky. She worked as a private duty nurse and a dental assistant. Sonia was devoted to her church and the Catholic faith. She was a communicant of St. Mary Help of...
Richard Collyer Fent
Dec 30, 2022
Richard Collyer Fent, 84, known to family and friends as Dick, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. He died at home surrounded by his loving family after losing his battle with cancer.
A native of Flint, Michigan, Dick was the middle son of the late Lewis Evan Fent and Phyllis Jeanne Fent. He was a devoted husband...
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Sara Hampton Patterson
Jan 21, 2023
SARA HAMPTON PATTERSON, 93, widow of James D. Patterson, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Brookdale of Anderson.
A native of Clay County, AL, Sara was a daughter of the late Homer and Lessie Carpenter Hampton. She grew up in Alabama and attended Jacksonville State University. She and James moved to Allendale in 1951 when James began his career...
John Kevin Keller
Jan 19, 2023
John Kevin Keller, 50, passed away peacefully on January 19th, 2023 in Blackville, SC following a short illness.
A native of Beaufort, SC, John was the youngest son of the late William “Bill” and Carolyn “Pat” Keller.
A life-long resident of Aiken, John attended Mead Hall Elementary School and was the starting point guard on the St. Thaddeus basketball team. ...
Johnny Link Cagle
Jan 18, 2023
Johnny Link Cagle (b. Anderson, SC on March 26, 1947 and d. Aiken, SC on Wednesday, January 18, 2023).
The son of John D. Cagle (d.) and Hazel Link Cagle (d.), he is survived by his wife, Sharon (Foret); two daughters, Cassie Cagle of Aiken, SC and Bates Cagle of West Columbia, SC; and two sisters, Joan Green...
Carleton Asbury Brown
Jan 16, 2023
Carleton Asbury Brown, 80, passed away, January 16, 2023, in Aiken, South Carolina surrounded by his wife of 55 years, Diana, and his devoted family.
Carleton was born on April 24, 1942 in Baltimore, MD. After graduation from The Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, he attended Norwich University and obtained his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and later a MBA from...
Tom Young, Sr.
Jan 13, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Remembered as caring, generous, principled, humble, respectful, honest, sincere, and kind and considered as a friend to all, true gentleman, mentor, and super Husband, Dad, and Grandfather, Mr. Thomas Roy “Tom” Young, Sr., 77, beloved husband of Delly O. Young, passed away peacefully at Augusta University Medical Center on Friday, January 13, 2023 surrounded by his family....
Eva Smalley Burke
Jan 12, 2023
Mrs. Eva Smalley Burke, 88, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2022, at Trinity on Laurens in Aiken. She was predeceased by her loving husband David M. Burke. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 15 at Historic Bethany Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Gilpin officiating. Mrs. Burke was born in Aiken, S.C. to the late Robert C....
Pauline Hopkins Burch
Jan 11, 2023
PAULINE EVA HOPKINS BURCH, 99, widow of Paul R. Burch, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in her home.
Born in Buffalo Ridge, VA, Pauline was a daughter of the late Samuel Greene Hopkins and Bessie Alma Rohr Hopkins. She grew up in Eden, NC and moved to Aiken in 1954. She retired from Life of Georgia as an administrative...
Margaret Holsonback Timmerman
Jan 11, 2023
MARGARET ELSIE HOLSONBACK TIMMERMAN, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in her home.
A native of Newberry, SC, Margaret was a daughter of the late Willie E. and Elsie Attaway Holsonback. She was the devoted wife of the Reverend Raymond L. Timmerman and had a true servant’s heart. She loved working with children in the churches they served across...
Joy Ann Purvis Heinrich
Jan 9, 2023
JOY ANN PURVIS HEINRICH, 90, beloved wife of Lawrence A. Heinrich, passed away Monday evening, January 9, 2023, at Edgefield Post Acute Care.
A native of Kansas City, MO, Joy was a daughter of the late Samuel O. “Ted” and Natalie White Purvis. After their marriage, they moved to Chicago for Lawrence to work for Argonne Labs. They moved to Aiken...
Donna Joan Fowler-Howard
Jan 9, 2023
Donna Joan Fowler was born March 21, 1935 and died January 9, 2023. She is predeceased by her loving husband James Joseph Howard III of 67 years and beloved son James J. Howard IV. She leaves behind her siblings: Lynn Pasquerette (Jim), Margo Hagan (Charlie), Cleta Hartman (John), Jan McKibben (Jeff) , Billy Fowler; children: Cathy Gagnon (Ray), Chris Andres...
Bo Kelley
Jan 9, 2023
LEONARD RAY “BO” KELLEY, 69, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family following a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsons.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Bo was a son of the late Leroy “Buck” and Lula Leach Kelley. He served in the Army National Guard. Bo was the retired...
Dixie Lee Dillman
Jan 6, 2023
Dixie Lee Dillman of Aiken, South Carolina, former longtime resident of Bush, Illinois, passed peacefully from this Earth to her heavenly home on January 6, 2023 at the age of 85. Born in Bush, Illinois to Frank and Bonnie Pinkston Pitts, Dixie is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years James Dillman, loving children Robin Dillman and Cheryl Dillman...
Robert Cleveland Medford
Jan 6, 2023
Beech Island, SC – Mr. Robert Cleveland Medford, 74, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023. Robert was born in Jacksonville, FL, son of the late Eugene Robert and Virgie Bowden Medford. He was a construction Supervisor. He is survived by his loving wife, Anita Hatton Medford; daughters, Trina (Jonathan) Colegrove, Beech Island, Trudi (Jeremy) Ivie, Belton, SC; grandchildren, Abott (Faith)...
George S. Roe, Jr.
Jan 5, 2023
Aiken – Mr. George S. Roe,. Jr., 88, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023.
Mr. Roe was born in Aiken, son of the late George Samuel Roe, Sr. and Myrtis Couch Roe. He was an electrician, and member of the IBEW.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Essie Mae Waldron Roe; son, Christopher (Suzie) Roe, Aiken; step son, Earl...
Gail Diane Whitmire
Jan 3, 2023
GAIL DIANE WHITMIRE, 70, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA. She is now at home with her loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ (I Cor. 2:19).
A native of Aiken, Diane was a daughter of the late James Archie and Muriel Bryson Whitmire. She lived most of her life in...
Robert Vernon Yonce
Jan 1, 2023
Robert Vernon Yonce, 83, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2023. Robert was born on December 22, 1939, to Vernon William and Margaret Timmerman Yonce, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Gerri Yonce and Katherine Ann Yonce.
Robert is survived by his wife of 62...
Preston Thomas Fox
Dec 31, 2022
Aiken – Preston Thomas Fox, 29, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. Preston was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and was a HAZWOPPER Certified Technician with SCIM, LLC. and Towing Operator with Wayne's Automotive and Towing Center. Preston was the life of a party; he loved his fiancée, his daughters and his family. He enjoyed making people laugh and always...
Judith Heald Willing
Dec 31, 2022
JUDITH HEALD WILLING, 81, beloved widow of Dennis E. Willing, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her residence.
A native of Jackman, ME, Judith was a daughter of the late Alfred Daniel and Eloise Hancox Heald. She was a graduate of Simmons University in Boston, MA. She had lived in Aiken County since 1970 and was a physical...
Sonia Kowalczyk Bryan
Dec 31, 2022
SONIA KOWALCZYK BRYAN, 74, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her residence.
A native of Miami, FL, Sonia was a daughter of the late Ray and Mary Lou Kowalczky. She worked as a private duty nurse and a dental assistant. Sonia was devoted to her church and the Catholic faith. She was a communicant of St. Mary Help of...
Richard Collyer Fent
Dec 30, 2022
Richard Collyer Fent, 84, known to family and friends as Dick, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. He died at home surrounded by his loving family after losing his battle with cancer.
A native of Flint, Michigan, Dick was the middle son of the late Lewis Evan Fent and Phyllis Jeanne Fent. He was a devoted husband...
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