Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

David S. Matos

David S. Matos

Jun 26, 2022

AIKEN, SC – DAVID S. MATOS, 84, beloved husband of Bernice Abbey Matos, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Portugal, David was a son of the late José and Palmira Silva Matos.  He was a retired machinist and had lived in Aiken since 1998.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Bernice;...

Tony Nolan Adams

Tony Nolan Adams

Jun 22, 2022

AIKEN, SC – TONY NOLAN ADAMS, 81, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at his residence.

A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Tony was a son of the late Nolan and Annie Lee Boatwright Adams.  He retired from the Savannah River Site and was a member of Aiken Masonic Lodge #156.

Survivors include two sons, Michael A....

Robert Eugene "Bob" Mills

Robert Eugene "Bob" Mills

Jun 21, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Robert Eugene "Bob" Mills, 71, beloved husband of Sharon D. Mills, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at his residence.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:30 Sunday, June 26, 2022 at New Spring Church. The memorial service will follow at 3:30 with the Rev. Matt Steelman officiating.

Born in St. Helens, England, Bob was the...

Jack DeWane Whittington

Jack DeWane Whittington

Jun 18, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JACK DeWANE WHITTINGTON. 87, beloved husband of Jo Ann Angel Whittington, passed away suddenly, Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Augusta University Medical Center.

A native of Olcott, WV, Jack was the youngest of twelve children of Mike and Ora Ellen Crawford Whittington.  He proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine in the Korean War.  He graduated...

Ronald Havner

Ronald Havner

Jun 17, 2022

Aiken - Ronald “Grampy” Jackson Havner, formerly of Smithfield, PA and New York and now of Aiken, SC, died June 17, 2022. He is survived by wife Jean (Frankhouser Wood), daughter Janet Moore Swaney, sons Terry (Susan) and Danny (Marcia) Wood, brothers Bob and Charles “Buddy” Havner, and in-laws Janet and Howard Brounce and Anna Moore. Ron was preceded in...

Henry Edward Hair

Henry Edward Hair

Jun 17, 2022

HENRY EDWARD HAIR, 78, beloved husband of Shirley Redmond Hair, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Edgefield, SC, Mr. Hair was the son of the late Keith W. and Willie Mae Reed Harris. He was a lifelong Aiken County resident. After graduating from Aiken High School, Mr. Hair enlisted in the US Navy....

Robert Lawrence O'Neill

Robert Lawrence O'Neill

Jun 14, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Robert “Bob” Lawrence O’Neill, 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at AU Medical Center surrounded by his wife and children.

Bob was born in Los Angeles, CA, a son of the late Patrick Harold and Emma Lee McCray O’Neill. He attended El Camino College where he was a letterman on the football team until he began...

Mary Ross Batastini

Mary Ross Batastini

Jun 14, 2022

AIKEN, SC – MARY ROSS BATASTINI, 91, widow of Harry Augustus Batastini, Jr., passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Benton House of Aiken.

A native of Lake Wales, FL, Mary was a daughter of the late James A. and Annie Lee Harold Ross.  She was a homemaker and moved to Aiken in 2017 from Hilton Head.

Survivors include four...

Ruth Banks Marsh

Ruth Banks Marsh

Jun 13, 2022

Ruth Banks Marsh, 100, of Aiken, SC passed away on June 13, 2022 at her daughter's home in Aiken, SC. Ruth was born and grew up in Milledgeville, GA to the late Carrie Gaither and Oscar Orilious Otho Banks, the youngest of seven children. She received her bachelor's degree in art from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, GA...

James Earl "Jimmy" Spann

James Earl "Jimmy" Spann

Jun 13, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mr. James Earl "Jimmy" Spann, 67, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022.   A lifelong Aiken resident, Jimmy was the son of the late Herbert and Ella Mae Spann. He worked in construction for most of his life. He loved working heavy equipment even after he retired. He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren....

Harry F. Ross, Jr.

Harry F. Ross, Jr.

Jun 12, 2022

AIKEN, SC – HARRY F. ROSS, JR., 96, husband of 55 years to the late Evelyn Denning Ross, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Anchor Acute Care.

A native of Buffalo, NY, Harry was a son of the late Harry F and Katharine Robertson Ross. 

He served in the US Navy during World War II as a Machinist Mate,...

Karri Rae Hammond

Karri Rae Hammond

Jun 11, 2022

Aiken – Mrs. Karri Rae Snyder Hammond, 69, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022.   Karri was born in Kalamazoo, MI, daughter of the late Donald and N. Leone Sladek Snyder.  She retired from the State of Michigan where she worked as an executive secretary.    Karri is survived by her loving husband, Mark Steven Hammond; son, Richard Dale (Katie)...

Joan Baker Spradley

Joan Baker Spradley

Jun 10, 2022

Aiken – Ms. Joan Baker Spradley, 72, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022. Ms. Spradley was born in Columbia, SC, a daughter of the late Raymond and Lillie Sanders Baker. She was a retired real estate agent, and also worked for Clemson University at Camp Long. She was an excellent mother and very loved grandmother. She will be missed by...

Irene Sango Rangos

Irene Sango Rangos

Jun 10, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Irene S Rangos went to be with our Lord June 10, 2022 – 5 Days before her 88th Birthday. Irene was the daughter of Andrew and Christine Sango, who came to this country from Greece before she was born. She has a sister, Sylvia Keaton (Aiken), and predeceased in death by a brother George Sanko. Irene was...

Michael Edward Blackwood

Michael Edward Blackwood

Jun 10, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Michael (Mike) Blackwood 63, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 10, 2022 at his residence.

     While coming from humble beginnings, Mike lived a remarkable life. He was raised in foster care in Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee attending almost a dozen High Schools in the process. He aspired to play football for the Alabama Crimson Tide after graduation...

Nancy Ann Carrier

Nancy Ann Carrier

Jun 10, 2022

AIKEN, SC – NANCY ANN CARRIER, 86, widow of John Maxwell Carrier, Jr., passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

     Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Nancy was a daughter of the late Howard and Angeline Donatelli Lehmann.  She grew up in Lewiston, NY, graduated from Niagara County Community College with a degree...

Robert G. Grimley

Robert G. Grimley

Jun 10, 2022

On Friday June 10th, 2022, Robert Grimley passed away at the age of 81.

Robert was born on July 11th, 1940, in Chicago, IL to parents James and Mary Grimley. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Illinois with a degree in Accounting in 1962, where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity. Bob’s career...

Charles Erwin Stauff

Charles Erwin Stauff

Jun 8, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Erwin Stauff, 85 years old, a resident of Aiken, SC died on June 8, 2022.

He was a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Chuck served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army for 27.5 years and was an SFC/E7 rank. He was a lifetime member of the Submariners Veterans and VFW of Aiken County. In his...

Peter Russell Clark

Peter Russell Clark

Jun 7, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Peter Clark of Aiken, South Carolina died in early June 2022, at the PruittHealth- North Augusta South Carolina nursing facility. He had Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis {“Lou Gehrig’s disease”). Born in December 1960, he was preceded in death by his mother, Polly Clark, and his father, Paul Clark. Peter was married to Debi Doyle Clark and later divorced...

William F. Kelly, Jr.

William F. Kelly, Jr.

Jun 7, 2022

AIKEN, SC – WILLIAM FRED KELLY, JR., 82, beloved husband of Charnell Barker Kelly, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Houston, MO, Bill was a son of the late William Fred and Marjorie Ruth Keeney Kelly.  He grew up in California and graduated from Cal State University, Hayward.  Bill...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

David S. Matos

David S. Matos

Jun 26, 2022

AIKEN, SC – DAVID S. MATOS, 84, beloved husband of Bernice Abbey Matos, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Portugal, David was a son of the late José and Palmira Silva Matos.  He was a retired machinist and had lived in Aiken since 1998.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Bernice;...

Tony Nolan Adams

Tony Nolan Adams

Jun 22, 2022

AIKEN, SC – TONY NOLAN ADAMS, 81, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at his residence.

A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Tony was a son of the late Nolan and Annie Lee Boatwright Adams.  He retired from the Savannah River Site and was a member of Aiken Masonic Lodge #156.

Survivors include two sons, Michael A....

Robert Eugene "Bob" Mills

Robert Eugene "Bob" Mills

Jun 21, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Robert Eugene "Bob" Mills, 71, beloved husband of Sharon D. Mills, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at his residence.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:30 Sunday, June 26, 2022 at New Spring Church. The memorial service will follow at 3:30 with the Rev. Matt Steelman officiating.

Born in St. Helens, England, Bob was the...

Jack DeWane Whittington

Jack DeWane Whittington

Jun 18, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JACK DeWANE WHITTINGTON. 87, beloved husband of Jo Ann Angel Whittington, passed away suddenly, Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Augusta University Medical Center.

A native of Olcott, WV, Jack was the youngest of twelve children of Mike and Ora Ellen Crawford Whittington.  He proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine in the Korean War.  He graduated...

Ronald Havner

Ronald Havner

Jun 17, 2022

Aiken - Ronald “Grampy” Jackson Havner, formerly of Smithfield, PA and New York and now of Aiken, SC, died June 17, 2022. He is survived by wife Jean (Frankhouser Wood), daughter Janet Moore Swaney, sons Terry (Susan) and Danny (Marcia) Wood, brothers Bob and Charles “Buddy” Havner, and in-laws Janet and Howard Brounce and Anna Moore. Ron was preceded in...

Henry Edward Hair

Henry Edward Hair

Jun 17, 2022

HENRY EDWARD HAIR, 78, beloved husband of Shirley Redmond Hair, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Edgefield, SC, Mr. Hair was the son of the late Keith W. and Willie Mae Reed Harris. He was a lifelong Aiken County resident. After graduating from Aiken High School, Mr. Hair enlisted in the US Navy....

Robert Lawrence O'Neill

Robert Lawrence O'Neill

Jun 14, 2022

Aiken – Mr. Robert “Bob” Lawrence O’Neill, 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at AU Medical Center surrounded by his wife and children.

Bob was born in Los Angeles, CA, a son of the late Patrick Harold and Emma Lee McCray O’Neill. He attended El Camino College where he was a letterman on the football team until he began...

Mary Ross Batastini

Mary Ross Batastini

Jun 14, 2022

AIKEN, SC – MARY ROSS BATASTINI, 91, widow of Harry Augustus Batastini, Jr., passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Benton House of Aiken.

A native of Lake Wales, FL, Mary was a daughter of the late James A. and Annie Lee Harold Ross.  She was a homemaker and moved to Aiken in 2017 from Hilton Head.

Survivors include four...

Ruth Banks Marsh

Ruth Banks Marsh

Jun 13, 2022

Ruth Banks Marsh, 100, of Aiken, SC passed away on June 13, 2022 at her daughter's home in Aiken, SC. Ruth was born and grew up in Milledgeville, GA to the late Carrie Gaither and Oscar Orilious Otho Banks, the youngest of seven children. She received her bachelor's degree in art from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, GA...

James Earl "Jimmy" Spann

James Earl "Jimmy" Spann

Jun 13, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mr. James Earl "Jimmy" Spann, 67, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022.   A lifelong Aiken resident, Jimmy was the son of the late Herbert and Ella Mae Spann. He worked in construction for most of his life. He loved working heavy equipment even after he retired. He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren....

Harry F. Ross, Jr.

Harry F. Ross, Jr.

Jun 12, 2022

AIKEN, SC – HARRY F. ROSS, JR., 96, husband of 55 years to the late Evelyn Denning Ross, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Anchor Acute Care.

A native of Buffalo, NY, Harry was a son of the late Harry F and Katharine Robertson Ross. 

He served in the US Navy during World War II as a Machinist Mate,...

Karri Rae Hammond

Karri Rae Hammond

Jun 11, 2022

Aiken – Mrs. Karri Rae Snyder Hammond, 69, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022.   Karri was born in Kalamazoo, MI, daughter of the late Donald and N. Leone Sladek Snyder.  She retired from the State of Michigan where she worked as an executive secretary.    Karri is survived by her loving husband, Mark Steven Hammond; son, Richard Dale (Katie)...

Joan Baker Spradley

Joan Baker Spradley

Jun 10, 2022

Aiken – Ms. Joan Baker Spradley, 72, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022. Ms. Spradley was born in Columbia, SC, a daughter of the late Raymond and Lillie Sanders Baker. She was a retired real estate agent, and also worked for Clemson University at Camp Long. She was an excellent mother and very loved grandmother. She will be missed by...

Irene Sango Rangos

Irene Sango Rangos

Jun 10, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Irene S Rangos went to be with our Lord June 10, 2022 – 5 Days before her 88th Birthday. Irene was the daughter of Andrew and Christine Sango, who came to this country from Greece before she was born. She has a sister, Sylvia Keaton (Aiken), and predeceased in death by a brother George Sanko. Irene was...

Michael Edward Blackwood

Michael Edward Blackwood

Jun 10, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Michael (Mike) Blackwood 63, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 10, 2022 at his residence.

     While coming from humble beginnings, Mike lived a remarkable life. He was raised in foster care in Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee attending almost a dozen High Schools in the process. He aspired to play football for the Alabama Crimson Tide after graduation...

Nancy Ann Carrier

Nancy Ann Carrier

Jun 10, 2022

AIKEN, SC – NANCY ANN CARRIER, 86, widow of John Maxwell Carrier, Jr., passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

     Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Nancy was a daughter of the late Howard and Angeline Donatelli Lehmann.  She grew up in Lewiston, NY, graduated from Niagara County Community College with a degree...

Robert G. Grimley

Robert G. Grimley

Jun 10, 2022

On Friday June 10th, 2022, Robert Grimley passed away at the age of 81.

Robert was born on July 11th, 1940, in Chicago, IL to parents James and Mary Grimley. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Illinois with a degree in Accounting in 1962, where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity. Bob’s career...

Charles Erwin Stauff

Charles Erwin Stauff

Jun 8, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Erwin Stauff, 85 years old, a resident of Aiken, SC died on June 8, 2022.

He was a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Chuck served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army for 27.5 years and was an SFC/E7 rank. He was a lifetime member of the Submariners Veterans and VFW of Aiken County. In his...

Peter Russell Clark

Peter Russell Clark

Jun 7, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Peter Clark of Aiken, South Carolina died in early June 2022, at the PruittHealth- North Augusta South Carolina nursing facility. He had Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis {“Lou Gehrig’s disease”). Born in December 1960, he was preceded in death by his mother, Polly Clark, and his father, Paul Clark. Peter was married to Debi Doyle Clark and later divorced...

William F. Kelly, Jr.

William F. Kelly, Jr.

Jun 7, 2022

AIKEN, SC – WILLIAM FRED KELLY, JR., 82, beloved husband of Charnell Barker Kelly, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Houston, MO, Bill was a son of the late William Fred and Marjorie Ruth Keeney Kelly.  He grew up in California and graduated from Cal State University, Hayward.  Bill...