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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Robbie C. Mixon

Robbie C. Mixon

Nov 6, 2022

WAGENER, SC - Ms. Robbie C. Mixon, 29, beloved daughter of April D. Mixon, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Shellhouse Funeral Home on Hayne Ave. Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 3:00 PM at the funeral home. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE...

Lisbeth Osgood Mann

Lisbeth Osgood Mann

Nov 6, 2022

Aiken – Mrs. Lisbeth Osgood Mann, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Lisbeth was born in Sylvania, OH, daughter of the late Frederick P. and Carolyn Norton Osgood. She was a graduate of Indiana University, and as a resident of Aiken, she managed pension plans for Westinghouse at the Savannah River Site. She also worked in retailing...

Alfred Lee Landis

Alfred Lee Landis

Nov 5, 2022

     Alfred Lee Landis of Aiken, South Carolina, formerly of Bloomery, West Virginia, died unexpectedly at his residence on November 5, 2022, at the age of 84.

     Alfred Lee is survived by his loving daughters Judy (Daniel) Landis Taber of Manassas, Virginia, Tina Landis of Bloomery, West Virginia, and Sally (Gene) Bynaker of Milford, Delaware, and the love...

Miriam Rearden Summer

Miriam Rearden Summer

Nov 4, 2022

MIRIAM REARDEN SUMMER, 89, widow of Truman C. Summer, passed away Friday morning, November 4, 2022, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Miriam was a daughter of the late R. P. and Maggie Reece Rearden.  She was a former Avon representative.  She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.  Miriam...

Ashley Detwiler Franklin

Ashley Detwiler Franklin

Nov 2, 2022

AIKEN, SC – ASHLEY ELISE FRANKLIN, 31, beloved wife of Christopher Dean Franklin, passed away, suddenly, Wednesday evening, November 2, 2022.     A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Ashley was a daughter of James and Christine Bell Detwiler.  She was a 2011 graduate of South Aiken High School.     Ashley started her life in foster care. The Detwilers were the first...

Reverend Alan Lester Wyatt, Sr.

Reverend Alan Lester Wyatt, Sr.

Oct 31, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Rev. Alan Lester Wyatt, Sr., 93, died in Suwanee, Georgia and went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, October 31, 2022.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, November 18, 2022, at Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel in Aiken, SC with David Mullens as the officiant. Following, the interment will take place...

Ellen Causey Zielinski

Ellen Causey Zielinski

Oct 31, 2022

ELLEN CAUSEY ZIELINSKI, 64, beloved wife of Stephen M. Zielinski, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 following an extended illness.

A native of Aiken, Ellen was a daughter of the late Robert and Eloise Hucks Causey.  She grew up in Aiken and graduated from Aiken High School in 1976 and was named “Miss Senior”.  She was a graduate of the...

Delia England Frederick

Delia England Frederick

Oct 31, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Delia England Frederick, 62, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at her home surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 5th at First Presbyterian Church with her son Paul R. Frederick officiating.

Born in Aiken SC, Ms. Frederick was a daughter of Dorotha England and the late Eugene England. She grew...

Trudy Hoover Whitehurst

Trudy Hoover Whitehurst

Oct 30, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Trudy Hoover Whitehurst, 70, of Seneca, SC, died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 30th. Trudy was born in Statesville, NC, a daughter of the late Dwight Eugene and Doris Stewart Hoover. She graduated from South Iredell High School in 1971 and Appalachian University in 1974, where she met the love of her life, Dan Whitehurst, her...

Mattie Elizabeth King

Mattie Elizabeth King

Oct 29, 2022

Aiken – Mrs. Mattie Elizabeth Brown King, 93, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022. Mrs. King was born in Brookville, MD on Feb. 17, 1929, daughter of the late Guy Leroy and Lillie Margaret Hett Brown. As a resident of Baltimore, MD, Mattie met Leslie Ernest King Jr., and they married on August 17, 1950. Mattie worked as the head...

Robert Forbes "Bob" Leith

Robert Forbes "Bob" Leith

Oct 27, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Robert Forbes Leith "Bob", 82, passed from this life at home after an extended illness on Thursday, October 27, 2022 in the loving arms of his wife, Susan. He adored her, and he was her prince. They were married nearly 34 years having lived in Rochelle, Illinois before moving to Cedar Creek in Aiken, South Carolina in...

Judith Bolt Howell

Judith Bolt Howell

Oct 26, 2022

JUDITH ANN BOLT HOWELL, 79, widow of Lewis V. Howell, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Anchor Health and Rehabilitation.

A native of Ware Shoals, SC, Judy was a daughter of the late Arthur C. and Annie Mitchell Bolt.  She was a graduate of Erskine College with a degree in early childhood education.  Judy had lived in Aiken since...

Gordon Lawless Woodbury

Gordon Lawless Woodbury

Oct 26, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Gordon Lawless Woodbury, 90 years old, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Gordon was born in Portland, ME and is the son of the late Howard and Sara Lawless Woodbury. He served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars first in the United States Navy for 2 years and then with the United...

Emma Ray Parnell

Emma Ray Parnell

Oct 26, 2022

EMMA RAY PARNELL, 79, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at her residence.

A native of Chester, SC, Emma was a daughter of Otto Van Buren Ray, Sr. and Grace Grant Ray.  She graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse. She had lived in Aiken since 1972, working at the Aiken Health Department...

Curtis Wyman Hallman

Curtis Wyman Hallman

Oct 24, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Curtis Wyman Hallman, 74, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022.   Curtis was born in Aiken, son of the late Curtis Ashley Hallman and Frances Catharine Anderson Hallman.  He was a member of Redds Branch Baptist Church, and was a former sheet metal mechanic.  He enjoyed fishing, was a member of the NRA, and Bassmasters.   He...

Sara A. Blackmon

Sara A. Blackmon

Oct 17, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Sara A. Blackmon (Seigler) passed on to the loving hands of God on October 17, 2022 from the comfort of her home with family in her birth County of Aiken, SC. 

Sara loved gardening and nature, was a retired CNA nurse, and loved her grandchildren.

Sara was one of nine children born to Earl and Bertha Seigler;...

Dennie Brooks Griner

Dennie Brooks Griner

Oct 17, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Dennie Brooks Griner, 67, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022.

Dennie was born in Hampton, SC, son of the late Benjamin and Dorothy Clark Griner.

He is survived by his loving partner, Maureen Murray; daughter, Hannah (Daniel) Lang, Beech Island; sister, Susan Edwards, Varnville, SC; brother, Bennie Griner, TN; grandson, Joseph Dalin, OH.

He was preceded in...

John "Jack" Calvin McCaskill, Jr.

John "Jack" Calvin McCaskill, Jr.

Oct 16, 2022

John “Jack” Calvin McCaskill Jr. arrived at his heavenly home on October 16, 2022.

Jack was born in Columbia, South Carolina on July 12, 1942 to Col. John Calvin McCaskill Sr. and Olga Heins McCaskill.  He is predeceased by his parents and his wife of 52 years, Frances Riley McCaskill.

As the son of a career Army officer, Jack moved...

The Reverend Andrew T. Diehl, Jr.

The Reverend Andrew T. Diehl, Jr.

Oct 15, 2022

AIKEN, SC - The unworthy priest Andrew T. Diehl Jr. fell asleep in the Lord on October 15, 2022 at 7:11am.

     He was the first son born to Andrew T. Diehl and Irene (Boiko) Diehl on August 29, 1958.

     He was a graduate of Absegami High School Mays Landing, NJ in 1976. He attended and graduated from St....

George Matthews Rogers

George Matthews Rogers

Oct 14, 2022

Aiken – Mr. George Matthews Rogers, 77, passed away suddenly Friday, October 14, 2022.

George was born in Bennettsville, SC.  He was the son of the late Robert Southerland and Willie Stubbs Rogers.  George was involved in the education profession since 1969.  His first teaching job was in Clio, SC as a teacher and a coach.  Later he became a...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Robbie C. Mixon

Robbie C. Mixon

Nov 6, 2022

WAGENER, SC - Ms. Robbie C. Mixon, 29, beloved daughter of April D. Mixon, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Shellhouse Funeral Home on Hayne Ave. Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 3:00 PM at the funeral home. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE...

Lisbeth Osgood Mann

Lisbeth Osgood Mann

Nov 6, 2022

Aiken – Mrs. Lisbeth Osgood Mann, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Lisbeth was born in Sylvania, OH, daughter of the late Frederick P. and Carolyn Norton Osgood. She was a graduate of Indiana University, and as a resident of Aiken, she managed pension plans for Westinghouse at the Savannah River Site. She also worked in retailing...

Alfred Lee Landis

Alfred Lee Landis

Nov 5, 2022

     Alfred Lee Landis of Aiken, South Carolina, formerly of Bloomery, West Virginia, died unexpectedly at his residence on November 5, 2022, at the age of 84.

     Alfred Lee is survived by his loving daughters Judy (Daniel) Landis Taber of Manassas, Virginia, Tina Landis of Bloomery, West Virginia, and Sally (Gene) Bynaker of Milford, Delaware, and the love...

Miriam Rearden Summer

Miriam Rearden Summer

Nov 4, 2022

MIRIAM REARDEN SUMMER, 89, widow of Truman C. Summer, passed away Friday morning, November 4, 2022, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Miriam was a daughter of the late R. P. and Maggie Reece Rearden.  She was a former Avon representative.  She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.  Miriam...

Ashley Detwiler Franklin

Ashley Detwiler Franklin

Nov 2, 2022

AIKEN, SC – ASHLEY ELISE FRANKLIN, 31, beloved wife of Christopher Dean Franklin, passed away, suddenly, Wednesday evening, November 2, 2022.     A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Ashley was a daughter of James and Christine Bell Detwiler.  She was a 2011 graduate of South Aiken High School.     Ashley started her life in foster care. The Detwilers were the first...

Reverend Alan Lester Wyatt, Sr.

Reverend Alan Lester Wyatt, Sr.

Oct 31, 2022

AIKEN, SC – Rev. Alan Lester Wyatt, Sr., 93, died in Suwanee, Georgia and went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, October 31, 2022.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, November 18, 2022, at Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel in Aiken, SC with David Mullens as the officiant. Following, the interment will take place...

Ellen Causey Zielinski

Ellen Causey Zielinski

Oct 31, 2022

ELLEN CAUSEY ZIELINSKI, 64, beloved wife of Stephen M. Zielinski, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 following an extended illness.

A native of Aiken, Ellen was a daughter of the late Robert and Eloise Hucks Causey.  She grew up in Aiken and graduated from Aiken High School in 1976 and was named “Miss Senior”.  She was a graduate of the...

Delia England Frederick

Delia England Frederick

Oct 31, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Delia England Frederick, 62, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at her home surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 5th at First Presbyterian Church with her son Paul R. Frederick officiating.

Born in Aiken SC, Ms. Frederick was a daughter of Dorotha England and the late Eugene England. She grew...

Trudy Hoover Whitehurst

Trudy Hoover Whitehurst

Oct 30, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Trudy Hoover Whitehurst, 70, of Seneca, SC, died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 30th. Trudy was born in Statesville, NC, a daughter of the late Dwight Eugene and Doris Stewart Hoover. She graduated from South Iredell High School in 1971 and Appalachian University in 1974, where she met the love of her life, Dan Whitehurst, her...

Mattie Elizabeth King

Mattie Elizabeth King

Oct 29, 2022

Aiken – Mrs. Mattie Elizabeth Brown King, 93, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022. Mrs. King was born in Brookville, MD on Feb. 17, 1929, daughter of the late Guy Leroy and Lillie Margaret Hett Brown. As a resident of Baltimore, MD, Mattie met Leslie Ernest King Jr., and they married on August 17, 1950. Mattie worked as the head...

Robert Forbes "Bob" Leith

Robert Forbes "Bob" Leith

Oct 27, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Robert Forbes Leith "Bob", 82, passed from this life at home after an extended illness on Thursday, October 27, 2022 in the loving arms of his wife, Susan. He adored her, and he was her prince. They were married nearly 34 years having lived in Rochelle, Illinois before moving to Cedar Creek in Aiken, South Carolina in...

Judith Bolt Howell

Judith Bolt Howell

Oct 26, 2022

JUDITH ANN BOLT HOWELL, 79, widow of Lewis V. Howell, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Anchor Health and Rehabilitation.

A native of Ware Shoals, SC, Judy was a daughter of the late Arthur C. and Annie Mitchell Bolt.  She was a graduate of Erskine College with a degree in early childhood education.  Judy had lived in Aiken since...

Gordon Lawless Woodbury

Gordon Lawless Woodbury

Oct 26, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Gordon Lawless Woodbury, 90 years old, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Gordon was born in Portland, ME and is the son of the late Howard and Sara Lawless Woodbury. He served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars first in the United States Navy for 2 years and then with the United...

Emma Ray Parnell

Emma Ray Parnell

Oct 26, 2022

EMMA RAY PARNELL, 79, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at her residence.

A native of Chester, SC, Emma was a daughter of Otto Van Buren Ray, Sr. and Grace Grant Ray.  She graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse. She had lived in Aiken since 1972, working at the Aiken Health Department...

Curtis Wyman Hallman

Curtis Wyman Hallman

Oct 24, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Curtis Wyman Hallman, 74, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022.   Curtis was born in Aiken, son of the late Curtis Ashley Hallman and Frances Catharine Anderson Hallman.  He was a member of Redds Branch Baptist Church, and was a former sheet metal mechanic.  He enjoyed fishing, was a member of the NRA, and Bassmasters.   He...

Sara A. Blackmon

Sara A. Blackmon

Oct 17, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Sara A. Blackmon (Seigler) passed on to the loving hands of God on October 17, 2022 from the comfort of her home with family in her birth County of Aiken, SC. 

Sara loved gardening and nature, was a retired CNA nurse, and loved her grandchildren.

Sara was one of nine children born to Earl and Bertha Seigler;...

Dennie Brooks Griner

Dennie Brooks Griner

Oct 17, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Dennie Brooks Griner, 67, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022.

Dennie was born in Hampton, SC, son of the late Benjamin and Dorothy Clark Griner.

He is survived by his loving partner, Maureen Murray; daughter, Hannah (Daniel) Lang, Beech Island; sister, Susan Edwards, Varnville, SC; brother, Bennie Griner, TN; grandson, Joseph Dalin, OH.

He was preceded in...

John "Jack" Calvin McCaskill, Jr.

John "Jack" Calvin McCaskill, Jr.

Oct 16, 2022

John “Jack” Calvin McCaskill Jr. arrived at his heavenly home on October 16, 2022.

Jack was born in Columbia, South Carolina on July 12, 1942 to Col. John Calvin McCaskill Sr. and Olga Heins McCaskill.  He is predeceased by his parents and his wife of 52 years, Frances Riley McCaskill.

As the son of a career Army officer, Jack moved...

The Reverend Andrew T. Diehl, Jr.

The Reverend Andrew T. Diehl, Jr.

Oct 15, 2022

AIKEN, SC - The unworthy priest Andrew T. Diehl Jr. fell asleep in the Lord on October 15, 2022 at 7:11am.

     He was the first son born to Andrew T. Diehl and Irene (Boiko) Diehl on August 29, 1958.

     He was a graduate of Absegami High School Mays Landing, NJ in 1976. He attended and graduated from St....

George Matthews Rogers

George Matthews Rogers

Oct 14, 2022

Aiken – Mr. George Matthews Rogers, 77, passed away suddenly Friday, October 14, 2022.

George was born in Bennettsville, SC.  He was the son of the late Robert Southerland and Willie Stubbs Rogers.  George was involved in the education profession since 1969.  His first teaching job was in Clio, SC as a teacher and a coach.  Later he became a...

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