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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

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...

Sara Hampton Patterson

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

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...

Sara Hampton Patterson

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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