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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Patricia C. Marranci

Patricia C. Marranci

Mar 30, 2023

PATRICIA C. MARRANCI, 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Thursday, March 30, 2023.

A native of Stamford, CT, Patricia was the youngest daughter of the late Harvey and Edith Magnason Carpenter.  She retired after several years as the executive secretary of New Covenant Presbyterian Church.  After retirement she continued to be very active with the church, serving her...

Sylvia Kay King Baudendistel

Sylvia Kay King Baudendistel

Mar 30, 2023

     Sylvia “Kay” King Baudendistel, age 86, of Aiken , SC, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 30, 2023 after a long, well fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Harlan County, Kentucky, she was a literal “coal-minor’s daughter.” Kay graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a teaching certificate and received her Master’s in Childhood Education from the University of...

Cherri Holton Hopkins

Cherri Holton Hopkins

Mar 30, 2023

North Augusta, SC – Mrs. Cherri Holton Hopkins, 68, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Cherri was born in Soperton, GA, daughter of Jack Roy Holton, Aiken, and the late Barbara Ann Richardson Holton.  

She is survived by her husband, James Hopkins, Jr; daughter, Summer M. Hopkins, N. Augusta; son, Scott Bowen, Charlotte, NC; sister, Donna H. (Clayton) Meadows, Aiken;...

James Chester "Jim" Woeber

James Chester "Jim" Woeber

Mar 29, 2023

AIKEN, SC - James Chester Woeber joined our Father in Heaven on March 29, 2023 at age 79, following the loss of his beloved wife Kim of 30 years and his sweet canine companion, Kallie.  

Jim was the son of Harold William Woeber, Jr. and Rhoda Mildred Johnson.  Born in Fort Collins, Colorado on September 18, 1943, he was...

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Gerner

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Gerner

Mar 26, 2023



 

CYNTHIA (CINDY) ANN GERNER, 73, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Aiken, South Carolina. 

     A native of Trenton, NJ, Cindy was a daughter of the late Edward Joseph and Henrietta Barbara Wozniak Funk. Cindy was a preschool teacher who loved to use her creativity to serve students. She was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church...

Jenkins Scott Young

Jenkins Scott Young

Mar 24, 2023

     Jenkins Scott Young, 2-day old son of Sara Marie Hammer Young and Tyler Jenkins Young, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, in the Children’s Hospital of Georgia.

     Jenkins was a beautiful boy. He was born with a full head of auburn hair and deep dimples. He weighed 8 lbs. 10 ounces and measured...

Doris Wallo

Doris Wallo

Mar 23, 2023



 

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – Mrs. Doris Wallo, 64, beloved wife of Robert Joseph Wallo, Jr., passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Born in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Doris was the daughter of the late Fred and Waltraud Mueller Schmidt. Doris was an avid bowler for over 20 years, earning multiple awards and achievements. Doris also enjoyed reading, crocheting and bingo. 

She is survived by her husband...

Robert Earl Coomes

Robert Earl Coomes

Mar 22, 2023

Robert Earl Coomes, “Bob”, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on August 26th, 1955 to the late Billy and Delores Coomes, Bob grew up surrounded by the love of his eleven brothers and sisters. He was known for his contagious laughter, joyful spirit and kind heart. Bob experienced great hardship with his health...

Mae Busbee Eubanks

Mae Busbee Eubanks

Mar 21, 2023

MINNIE MAE BUSBEE EUBANKS, 95, of Aiken, passed away March 21, 2023 after a brief illness at Edgefield Post Acute Care.

A lifelong resident of Aiken County, she was a daughter of the late John and Lillie Temples Busbee.

Miss Mae as she was called by many, was an active member of Shiloh Baptist Church from a very early age...

Phillip Buford Noel

Phillip Buford Noel

Mar 21, 2023

WINDSOR, SC – Mr. Phillip Buford Noel, 86, beloved husband of Jo Ann Green Noel, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Born in Raven, VA, Mr. Noel was the son of the late Joseph Elijah and Artie Lake Dye Noel.

He is survived by his loving wife Jo Ann Green Noel; daughter, Teresa Noel, Aiken; stepdaughters, Jenniffier Adams, Shara Morgan...

James Milton "Jim" Smith

James Milton "Jim" Smith

Mar 20, 2023

TRENTON, SC - James Milton Smith passed away at home Monday, March 20, 2023 having lost his battle with cancer. 

Jim was born in Gaffney, S C, but lived most of his young life in Athens, Georgia where he attended high school at Athens High, graduating in 1961 and the University of Georgia where he was a member of...

Mary Turner Adams

Mary Turner Adams

Mar 20, 2023

Mary Turner Adams, 87, of Aiken, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023, after a short illness.

Mary was born to Lewis K. and Helen C. (nee Owings) Turner in Greenwood, South Carolina and raised in North Augusta, South Carolina.

She married James W. (“Walter”) Adams, Jr. of Greenwood and, after briefly living in Alabama and Virginia, Mary and Walter...

Janet Higgins Fitzpatrick

Janet Higgins Fitzpatrick

Mar 19, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Janet Patricia Higgins Fitzpatrick (simply known as Jan to her friends and family) died at her farmhouse home in Aiken on March 19, 2023, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Janet was born on April 9, 1938, in Buffalo, New York, to parents William and Lillian Higgins. She was a 1959 graduate of Muskingum University (New...

Anthony "T.J." Scott Franklin

Anthony "T.J." Scott Franklin

Mar 17, 2023

JACKSON, SC- ANTHONY SCOTT FRANKLIN (TJ) of Jackson, SC 43 has passed away on March 17, 2023.

Anthony was born in Darlington SC on June 27, 1979 to Robin F. Fields (Jackson, SC) and Robert A Franklin, Monroe, NC. Anthony worked various jobs throughout his short time on this earth as well as being an avid sketch artist. Anthony (TJ)...

Amanda S. Whitecotton

Amanda S. Whitecotton

Mar 16, 2023

AMANDA S. WHITECOTTON, 71, widow of Frank Whitecotton, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 in PruittHealth, North Augusta surrounded by her loved ones.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Amanda was a daughter of the late Olin R. and Mary Jo Quinn Herron.  She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her dogs.

Surviving is her daughter, Heather...

Shellie N. Strain

Shellie N. Strain

Mar 13, 2023

Shellie was born in Idaho Falls Idaho on June 15, 1962 to Virginia and Arlo Nisson. She was the youngest of four children and grew up in Idaho Falls skiing, and ballet dancing for thirteen years. She had three sons by her first marriage, John, Jake, and Matt. She was preceded in death by her parents Virginia and Arlo, her...

Stephanie Jo Guisti

Stephanie Jo Guisti

Mar 12, 2023

STEPHANIE JO GUISTI, 54, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Sunday, March 12, 2023 in her home in Greenwood, SC.

Born in Waynesboro, VA, Stephanie was a daughter of Donna Fisher Becker and the late John Edward Crain, SR.  She lived most of her life in Aiken and worked as a project manager for Synehi Castings in Greenwood.

Surviving are...

Raymond Gerard Levesque

Raymond Gerard Levesque

Mar 11, 2023

Raymond G. Levesque beloved husband of Claire M. Levesque for 61 years went to be with His Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family on March 11, 2023. They were Married on September 4, 1961 at Precious Blood Church in Woonsocket, RI.

He was the son of the late Lectance and Albina Levesque (Champoux) of Woonsocket, RI. He leaves...

Betty Ruth Adams Barr-Ausnehmer

Betty Ruth Adams Barr-Ausnehmer

Mar 10, 2023

Aiken – Mrs. Betty Ruth Adams Barr-Ausnehmer, 90, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023.

Betty was born in Saluda, SC, daughter of the late Earl W. and Winnie Bledsoe Adams. The oldest of nine children, she cherished her siblings and looked forward to the beach and mountain trips that the sisters often took. She was a homemaker, and member of...

Marvin James Donaldson, Sr.

Marvin James Donaldson, Sr.

Mar 10, 2023

Aiken – Mr. Marvin James Donaldson, Sr., 90, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023. Mr. Donaldson was born in Sheffield, IA, son of the late James Stanley and Frieda Walbaum Donaldson. He was a meat cutter for Hy-Vee Foods. He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Kay Donaldson, Aiken; sons, Marvin J. Donaldson, Jr., Aiken, and Kevin Brian (LuDene) Donaldson,...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Patricia C. Marranci

Patricia C. Marranci

Mar 30, 2023

PATRICIA C. MARRANCI, 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Thursday, March 30, 2023.

A native of Stamford, CT, Patricia was the youngest daughter of the late Harvey and Edith Magnason Carpenter.  She retired after several years as the executive secretary of New Covenant Presbyterian Church.  After retirement she continued to be very active with the church, serving her...

Sylvia Kay King Baudendistel

Sylvia Kay King Baudendistel

Mar 30, 2023

     Sylvia “Kay” King Baudendistel, age 86, of Aiken , SC, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 30, 2023 after a long, well fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Harlan County, Kentucky, she was a literal “coal-minor’s daughter.” Kay graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a teaching certificate and received her Master’s in Childhood Education from the University of...

Cherri Holton Hopkins

Cherri Holton Hopkins

Mar 30, 2023

North Augusta, SC – Mrs. Cherri Holton Hopkins, 68, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Cherri was born in Soperton, GA, daughter of Jack Roy Holton, Aiken, and the late Barbara Ann Richardson Holton.  

She is survived by her husband, James Hopkins, Jr; daughter, Summer M. Hopkins, N. Augusta; son, Scott Bowen, Charlotte, NC; sister, Donna H. (Clayton) Meadows, Aiken;...

James Chester "Jim" Woeber

James Chester "Jim" Woeber

Mar 29, 2023

AIKEN, SC - James Chester Woeber joined our Father in Heaven on March 29, 2023 at age 79, following the loss of his beloved wife Kim of 30 years and his sweet canine companion, Kallie.  

Jim was the son of Harold William Woeber, Jr. and Rhoda Mildred Johnson.  Born in Fort Collins, Colorado on September 18, 1943, he was...

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Gerner

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Gerner

Mar 26, 2023



 

CYNTHIA (CINDY) ANN GERNER, 73, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Aiken, South Carolina. 

     A native of Trenton, NJ, Cindy was a daughter of the late Edward Joseph and Henrietta Barbara Wozniak Funk. Cindy was a preschool teacher who loved to use her creativity to serve students. She was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church...

Jenkins Scott Young

Jenkins Scott Young

Mar 24, 2023

     Jenkins Scott Young, 2-day old son of Sara Marie Hammer Young and Tyler Jenkins Young, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, in the Children’s Hospital of Georgia.

     Jenkins was a beautiful boy. He was born with a full head of auburn hair and deep dimples. He weighed 8 lbs. 10 ounces and measured...

Doris Wallo

Doris Wallo

Mar 23, 2023



 

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – Mrs. Doris Wallo, 64, beloved wife of Robert Joseph Wallo, Jr., passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Born in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Doris was the daughter of the late Fred and Waltraud Mueller Schmidt. Doris was an avid bowler for over 20 years, earning multiple awards and achievements. Doris also enjoyed reading, crocheting and bingo. 

She is survived by her husband...

Robert Earl Coomes

Robert Earl Coomes

Mar 22, 2023

Robert Earl Coomes, “Bob”, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on August 26th, 1955 to the late Billy and Delores Coomes, Bob grew up surrounded by the love of his eleven brothers and sisters. He was known for his contagious laughter, joyful spirit and kind heart. Bob experienced great hardship with his health...

Mae Busbee Eubanks

Mae Busbee Eubanks

Mar 21, 2023

MINNIE MAE BUSBEE EUBANKS, 95, of Aiken, passed away March 21, 2023 after a brief illness at Edgefield Post Acute Care.

A lifelong resident of Aiken County, she was a daughter of the late John and Lillie Temples Busbee.

Miss Mae as she was called by many, was an active member of Shiloh Baptist Church from a very early age...

Phillip Buford Noel

Phillip Buford Noel

Mar 21, 2023

WINDSOR, SC – Mr. Phillip Buford Noel, 86, beloved husband of Jo Ann Green Noel, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Born in Raven, VA, Mr. Noel was the son of the late Joseph Elijah and Artie Lake Dye Noel.

He is survived by his loving wife Jo Ann Green Noel; daughter, Teresa Noel, Aiken; stepdaughters, Jenniffier Adams, Shara Morgan...

James Milton "Jim" Smith

James Milton "Jim" Smith

Mar 20, 2023

TRENTON, SC - James Milton Smith passed away at home Monday, March 20, 2023 having lost his battle with cancer. 

Jim was born in Gaffney, S C, but lived most of his young life in Athens, Georgia where he attended high school at Athens High, graduating in 1961 and the University of Georgia where he was a member of...

Mary Turner Adams

Mary Turner Adams

Mar 20, 2023

Mary Turner Adams, 87, of Aiken, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023, after a short illness.

Mary was born to Lewis K. and Helen C. (nee Owings) Turner in Greenwood, South Carolina and raised in North Augusta, South Carolina.

She married James W. (“Walter”) Adams, Jr. of Greenwood and, after briefly living in Alabama and Virginia, Mary and Walter...

Janet Higgins Fitzpatrick

Janet Higgins Fitzpatrick

Mar 19, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Janet Patricia Higgins Fitzpatrick (simply known as Jan to her friends and family) died at her farmhouse home in Aiken on March 19, 2023, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Janet was born on April 9, 1938, in Buffalo, New York, to parents William and Lillian Higgins. She was a 1959 graduate of Muskingum University (New...

Anthony "T.J." Scott Franklin

Anthony "T.J." Scott Franklin

Mar 17, 2023

JACKSON, SC- ANTHONY SCOTT FRANKLIN (TJ) of Jackson, SC 43 has passed away on March 17, 2023.

Anthony was born in Darlington SC on June 27, 1979 to Robin F. Fields (Jackson, SC) and Robert A Franklin, Monroe, NC. Anthony worked various jobs throughout his short time on this earth as well as being an avid sketch artist. Anthony (TJ)...

Amanda S. Whitecotton

Amanda S. Whitecotton

Mar 16, 2023

AMANDA S. WHITECOTTON, 71, widow of Frank Whitecotton, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 in PruittHealth, North Augusta surrounded by her loved ones.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Amanda was a daughter of the late Olin R. and Mary Jo Quinn Herron.  She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her dogs.

Surviving is her daughter, Heather...

Shellie N. Strain

Shellie N. Strain

Mar 13, 2023

Shellie was born in Idaho Falls Idaho on June 15, 1962 to Virginia and Arlo Nisson. She was the youngest of four children and grew up in Idaho Falls skiing, and ballet dancing for thirteen years. She had three sons by her first marriage, John, Jake, and Matt. She was preceded in death by her parents Virginia and Arlo, her...

Stephanie Jo Guisti

Stephanie Jo Guisti

Mar 12, 2023

STEPHANIE JO GUISTI, 54, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Sunday, March 12, 2023 in her home in Greenwood, SC.

Born in Waynesboro, VA, Stephanie was a daughter of Donna Fisher Becker and the late John Edward Crain, SR.  She lived most of her life in Aiken and worked as a project manager for Synehi Castings in Greenwood.

Surviving are...

Raymond Gerard Levesque

Raymond Gerard Levesque

Mar 11, 2023

Raymond G. Levesque beloved husband of Claire M. Levesque for 61 years went to be with His Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family on March 11, 2023. They were Married on September 4, 1961 at Precious Blood Church in Woonsocket, RI.

He was the son of the late Lectance and Albina Levesque (Champoux) of Woonsocket, RI. He leaves...

Betty Ruth Adams Barr-Ausnehmer

Betty Ruth Adams Barr-Ausnehmer

Mar 10, 2023

Aiken – Mrs. Betty Ruth Adams Barr-Ausnehmer, 90, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023.

Betty was born in Saluda, SC, daughter of the late Earl W. and Winnie Bledsoe Adams. The oldest of nine children, she cherished her siblings and looked forward to the beach and mountain trips that the sisters often took. She was a homemaker, and member of...

Marvin James Donaldson, Sr.

Marvin James Donaldson, Sr.

Mar 10, 2023

Aiken – Mr. Marvin James Donaldson, Sr., 90, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023. Mr. Donaldson was born in Sheffield, IA, son of the late James Stanley and Frieda Walbaum Donaldson. He was a meat cutter for Hy-Vee Foods. He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Kay Donaldson, Aiken; sons, Marvin J. Donaldson, Jr., Aiken, and Kevin Brian (LuDene) Donaldson,...

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