Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

John James Garvin

John James Garvin

Aug 24, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JOHN JAMES GARVIN, JR., 67, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at his residence.

A native of Detroit, MI, John was a son of the late Fred and Robbye Riddle Cowen.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and lived most of his life in the Detroit area until moving to Aiken four years ago.  He...

Jayantilal Patel

Jayantilal Patel

Aug 23, 2022

AIKEN, SC - JAYANTILAL PATEL, 90, passed away Monday evening, August 23, 2022 at his residence.

The funeral service will be Thursday morning, August 25th at 10 o'clock at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home.

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Arline Lorraine Grigas

Arline Lorraine Grigas

Aug 20, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Arline Lorraine Grigas, 71, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 at her home. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803.

Mary Dyches Kenney

Mary Dyches Kenney

Aug 20, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Mary Dyches Kenney, age 99, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Shadow Oaks Assisted Living facility in Aiken. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Kenney, and her daughter, Mary K. Hoehn.

She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth C. Kenney; her grandson, Donald A. Shirley; her granddaughter, Mary Katherine Shirley; and...

Joseph L. Womack

Joseph L. Womack

Aug 20, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JOSEPH L. WOMACK, 92, beloved husband of Ramona Allen Womack, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 in his home.

A native of Andrews, NC, Joe was a son of the late Lyman Bryan and Carrie Robinson Womack. He grew up in Andrews and attended Mars Hill College for his first two years of post-secondary education. He transferred to...

Baby Hunter Allen Hayes

Baby Hunter Allen Hayes

Aug 16, 2022

Aiken – Baby Boy Hunter Allen Hayes, beloved son of Tyler Hayes and Ivy Seigler, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022. 

Hunter is also survived by his sister, Ava Hayes; great grandmother, Blanche Shirah of Aiken; grandmothers, Debra Hayes, Janice Morris, Viicki Lynn all of Aiken; grandfathers, Robert Hayes, Joshua Seigler of Aiken; uncles, Cory Hayes, Michael Reames, John Williamson...

James "Trey" Laval Bland III

James "Trey" Laval Bland III

Aug 15, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JAMES LAVAL “Trey” BLAND III, 31, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Trey was a son of Darlene Murphy Sullivan and the late James Laval “Jimmie” Bland, Jr.  He was a graduate of South Aiken High School and was a heavy equipment operator.  He was baptized into the Baptist faith. ...

Anthony Francois Meunier

Anthony Francois Meunier

Aug 14, 2022

AIKEN, SC – ANTHONY FRANCOIS MEUNIER, 22, passed away tragically Sunday, August 14, 2022.

Born in Clearwater, FL on June 8th. 2000, Anthony was a son of David Meunier and Laurence Francisci Meunier.  He was raised in Largo, FL and had a passion for animals and family.  He loved traveling to France to see the rest of family, he was studying to...

Robert L. Kimmel

Robert L. Kimmel

Aug 13, 2022

Robert Kimmel, loving husband of Susan Kimmel passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2022 at the age of 88.

Born in Lima, Ohio, Bob was the Son of the late Donald and Mary Kimmel.  He was raised in Lima, Ohio.  After graduating high school in 1952, he was accepted at the General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan.  His...

Jana King Broome

Jana King Broome

Aug 12, 2022

Aiken – Mrs. Jana King Broome, 58, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022. Jana was born in Jackson, MS, a daughter of the late Oscar S. and Sarah Juanita Hamby King. She had lived in Aiken for the last four and a half years and was a member of Mercy Church. Jana was a homemaker and the “heart” of her...

James Chandler Guynn

James Chandler Guynn

Aug 12, 2022

AIKEN, SC - JAMES CHANDLER GUYNN, 81, beloved husband of Cheryl Miller Guynn, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022 at his residence.

Additional obituary information will be posted later.

Surviving is his wife of 56 years, Cheryl; two daughters, Melissa J. Guynn, Las Cruces, NM and Mary O. Guynn (Justin Pimsner), Aiken.  In addition to his parents, James was preceded...

Donna Marsh Goorian

Donna Marsh Goorian

Aug 11, 2022

Aiken– Donna Marsh Goorian, born October 8, 1950, passed away peacefully at her home in Aiken, S.C.  on Thursday,  August 11, 2022. Donna is preceded in death by her parents Leonard P. Goorian and Myrrl E. Goorian. She is survived by her sister, Viva Goorian, of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Prior to retiring to Aiken in 2019, Donna was a lifelong resident of Cincinnati. Donna’s...

Jean A. Berry

Jean A. Berry

Aug 5, 2022



 

NEW ELLENTON, SC - Mrs. Jean A. Berry, 90, entered into rest on Friday, August 5, 2022 at her residence.

A celebration of life service for Jean Abernathy Berry, age 90, will be held at noon on Friday, August 19, 2022 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, New Ellenton, with the Rev. Joseph D. Kovas officiating. The family...

Barbara Jean Wagner

Barbara Jean Wagner

Aug 4, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Barbara Jean Kiecker Wagner born December 24, 1944 went to be with our Lord on August 4, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Karen Kiecker Wagner, brother David Kiecker, her parents, Arnold and Jean Kiecker, her grandson Brandon and her beloved husband James Arthur Wagner. She is survived by her sister Sandy Thornton, brothers...

Joyce Ann Misiag

Joyce Ann Misiag

Aug 3, 2022



 

On Wednesday August 3, 2022 Joyce Ann (Winkler) Misiag, loving wife and mother of 4 passed away at the age of 72. Joyce was born on June 4, 1950 to Francis and Wilburma Winkler of Oberlin, Kansas. She graduated from Oberlin High School and went on to receive her nursing degree from Washburn University. She was a practicing...

Iain D. Macmillan

Iain D. Macmillan

Aug 3, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Iain D. Macmillan, 71, beloved husband of Nancy J. Macmillan, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his home.

Services will be private.

SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801

Robert Burl Wisdom

Robert Burl Wisdom

Aug 3, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Robert Burl Wisdom Robert Burl Wisdom, 83, born March 25, 1939, in Hobart, Oklahoma, died August 3, 2022, at his home in Aiken, SC. His only child, Jolene Norris and his son-in-law Ron Norris, Sr. we’re each holding one of his hands as he moved quietly from this world into the arms of his Lord and Savior.

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Mary Nell Atkins Brown

Mary Nell Atkins Brown

Aug 2, 2022



 

Aiken – Mrs. Mary Nell Atkins Brown, 93, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Brown was born in Anderson, SC, a daughter of the late Arney Lee and Corine Stone Atkins.  She was a resident of Aiken since 1960, member of Lighthouse Baptist Church, and retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass after 35...

Michael Lehe Crosby

Michael Lehe Crosby

Aug 2, 2022

AIKEN, SC – MICHAEL LEHE CROSBY, 73, beloved husband of Kathleen Frampton Crosby, passed away Tuesday August 2, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Walterboro and Edisto Island, SC, Mike was a son of the late Christopher von Lehe Crosby and Ruby Doris Hiott Crosby.  He served the United States Army and was wounded...

Edward Alvin Fowler

Edward Alvin Fowler

Jul 29, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Edward “Ed/Eddie” Alvin Fowler, 75, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022.

Ed was born in Salisbury, NC, a son of the late James William Fowler, Sr. and Glenna Henley Fowler. He was a Civil and Structural Engineer and retired from Pond & Company. Among many projects during his career, Ed designed the air traffic control tower at...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

John James Garvin

John James Garvin

Aug 24, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JOHN JAMES GARVIN, JR., 67, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at his residence.

A native of Detroit, MI, John was a son of the late Fred and Robbye Riddle Cowen.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and lived most of his life in the Detroit area until moving to Aiken four years ago.  He...

Jayantilal Patel

Jayantilal Patel

Aug 23, 2022

AIKEN, SC - JAYANTILAL PATEL, 90, passed away Monday evening, August 23, 2022 at his residence.

The funeral service will be Thursday morning, August 25th at 10 o'clock at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home.

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Arline Lorraine Grigas

Arline Lorraine Grigas

Aug 20, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Arline Lorraine Grigas, 71, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 at her home. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803.

Mary Dyches Kenney

Mary Dyches Kenney

Aug 20, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Mary Dyches Kenney, age 99, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Shadow Oaks Assisted Living facility in Aiken. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Kenney, and her daughter, Mary K. Hoehn.

She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth C. Kenney; her grandson, Donald A. Shirley; her granddaughter, Mary Katherine Shirley; and...

Joseph L. Womack

Joseph L. Womack

Aug 20, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JOSEPH L. WOMACK, 92, beloved husband of Ramona Allen Womack, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 in his home.

A native of Andrews, NC, Joe was a son of the late Lyman Bryan and Carrie Robinson Womack. He grew up in Andrews and attended Mars Hill College for his first two years of post-secondary education. He transferred to...

Baby Hunter Allen Hayes

Baby Hunter Allen Hayes

Aug 16, 2022

Aiken – Baby Boy Hunter Allen Hayes, beloved son of Tyler Hayes and Ivy Seigler, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022. 

Hunter is also survived by his sister, Ava Hayes; great grandmother, Blanche Shirah of Aiken; grandmothers, Debra Hayes, Janice Morris, Viicki Lynn all of Aiken; grandfathers, Robert Hayes, Joshua Seigler of Aiken; uncles, Cory Hayes, Michael Reames, John Williamson...

James "Trey" Laval Bland III

James "Trey" Laval Bland III

Aug 15, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JAMES LAVAL “Trey” BLAND III, 31, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Trey was a son of Darlene Murphy Sullivan and the late James Laval “Jimmie” Bland, Jr.  He was a graduate of South Aiken High School and was a heavy equipment operator.  He was baptized into the Baptist faith. ...

Anthony Francois Meunier

Anthony Francois Meunier

Aug 14, 2022

AIKEN, SC – ANTHONY FRANCOIS MEUNIER, 22, passed away tragically Sunday, August 14, 2022.

Born in Clearwater, FL on June 8th. 2000, Anthony was a son of David Meunier and Laurence Francisci Meunier.  He was raised in Largo, FL and had a passion for animals and family.  He loved traveling to France to see the rest of family, he was studying to...

Robert L. Kimmel

Robert L. Kimmel

Aug 13, 2022

Robert Kimmel, loving husband of Susan Kimmel passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2022 at the age of 88.

Born in Lima, Ohio, Bob was the Son of the late Donald and Mary Kimmel.  He was raised in Lima, Ohio.  After graduating high school in 1952, he was accepted at the General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan.  His...

Jana King Broome

Jana King Broome

Aug 12, 2022

Aiken – Mrs. Jana King Broome, 58, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022. Jana was born in Jackson, MS, a daughter of the late Oscar S. and Sarah Juanita Hamby King. She had lived in Aiken for the last four and a half years and was a member of Mercy Church. Jana was a homemaker and the “heart” of her...

James Chandler Guynn

James Chandler Guynn

Aug 12, 2022

AIKEN, SC - JAMES CHANDLER GUYNN, 81, beloved husband of Cheryl Miller Guynn, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022 at his residence.

Additional obituary information will be posted later.

Surviving is his wife of 56 years, Cheryl; two daughters, Melissa J. Guynn, Las Cruces, NM and Mary O. Guynn (Justin Pimsner), Aiken.  In addition to his parents, James was preceded...

Donna Marsh Goorian

Donna Marsh Goorian

Aug 11, 2022

Aiken– Donna Marsh Goorian, born October 8, 1950, passed away peacefully at her home in Aiken, S.C.  on Thursday,  August 11, 2022. Donna is preceded in death by her parents Leonard P. Goorian and Myrrl E. Goorian. She is survived by her sister, Viva Goorian, of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Prior to retiring to Aiken in 2019, Donna was a lifelong resident of Cincinnati. Donna’s...

Jean A. Berry

Jean A. Berry

Aug 5, 2022



 

NEW ELLENTON, SC - Mrs. Jean A. Berry, 90, entered into rest on Friday, August 5, 2022 at her residence.

A celebration of life service for Jean Abernathy Berry, age 90, will be held at noon on Friday, August 19, 2022 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, New Ellenton, with the Rev. Joseph D. Kovas officiating. The family...

Barbara Jean Wagner

Barbara Jean Wagner

Aug 4, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Barbara Jean Kiecker Wagner born December 24, 1944 went to be with our Lord on August 4, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Karen Kiecker Wagner, brother David Kiecker, her parents, Arnold and Jean Kiecker, her grandson Brandon and her beloved husband James Arthur Wagner. She is survived by her sister Sandy Thornton, brothers...

Joyce Ann Misiag

Joyce Ann Misiag

Aug 3, 2022



 

On Wednesday August 3, 2022 Joyce Ann (Winkler) Misiag, loving wife and mother of 4 passed away at the age of 72. Joyce was born on June 4, 1950 to Francis and Wilburma Winkler of Oberlin, Kansas. She graduated from Oberlin High School and went on to receive her nursing degree from Washburn University. She was a practicing...

Iain D. Macmillan

Iain D. Macmillan

Aug 3, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Iain D. Macmillan, 71, beloved husband of Nancy J. Macmillan, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his home.

Services will be private.

SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801

Robert Burl Wisdom

Robert Burl Wisdom

Aug 3, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Robert Burl Wisdom Robert Burl Wisdom, 83, born March 25, 1939, in Hobart, Oklahoma, died August 3, 2022, at his home in Aiken, SC. His only child, Jolene Norris and his son-in-law Ron Norris, Sr. we’re each holding one of his hands as he moved quietly from this world into the arms of his Lord and Savior.

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Mary Nell Atkins Brown

Mary Nell Atkins Brown

Aug 2, 2022



 

Aiken – Mrs. Mary Nell Atkins Brown, 93, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Brown was born in Anderson, SC, a daughter of the late Arney Lee and Corine Stone Atkins.  She was a resident of Aiken since 1960, member of Lighthouse Baptist Church, and retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass after 35...

Michael Lehe Crosby

Michael Lehe Crosby

Aug 2, 2022

AIKEN, SC – MICHAEL LEHE CROSBY, 73, beloved husband of Kathleen Frampton Crosby, passed away Tuesday August 2, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Walterboro and Edisto Island, SC, Mike was a son of the late Christopher von Lehe Crosby and Ruby Doris Hiott Crosby.  He served the United States Army and was wounded...

Edward Alvin Fowler

Edward Alvin Fowler

Jul 29, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Edward “Ed/Eddie” Alvin Fowler, 75, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022.

Ed was born in Salisbury, NC, a son of the late James William Fowler, Sr. and Glenna Henley Fowler. He was a Civil and Structural Engineer and retired from Pond & Company. Among many projects during his career, Ed designed the air traffic control tower at...