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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Gary Gene Ricketts
Dec 17, 2021
AIKEN, SC – GARY GENE RICKETTS, 74, beloved husband of Carolyn Oliver Ricketts, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Born in Long Beach, CA, Gary was a son of the late Thomas Dewey and Minnie Jo Stewart Ricketts. He grew up in Littlerock, AR and graduated from The University of Arkansas with...
Judith Bouey Sheppers
Dec 17, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Judith (Judy) Bouey Sheppers, our wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, age 81 of Aiken, South Carolina passed away December 17, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her parents Allen and Thelma Bouey, her brothers Sonny and Kenny Bouey and her husband Ted Sheppers. She is survived by her two brothers Richard Bouey (Ohio) and Jim...
Wallis Cone Bland, Sr.
Dec 17, 2021
Aiken – Mr. Wallis Cone Bland, Sr., 87, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021.
Wallis was born in Augusta, GA, a son of the late Crews McDaniel and Elmo Ursery Bland. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Crews M. Bland Jr., sisters Elmo Scott Bland and Carolyn Rebecca Bland and a niece Sharon Evered.
He served in...
Mary Elaine Gibson Narramore
Dec 14, 2021
AIKEN, SC – MARY "PEACHY" ELAINE GIBSON NARRAMORE, 71, wife of the late Keith Narramore, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.
A native and lifelong resident of Tampa, FL, Mary was a daughter of the late Nathan Harold and Charlotte Geraldine Bailey Gibson. She was a graduate of Brandon High School, Class of 1968. She...
George Thomas Zirps
Dec 14, 2021
AIKEN, SC- GEORGE THOMAS ZIRPS, 89, beloved husband of 64 years to Barbara Fay Skinner Zirps, passed peacefully away, early December 14, 2021, at Anchor Post-Acute Care in Aiken, SC. George succumbed to a long illness.
Born in Nyack, New York, he was the son of the late Thomas and Anna Kirtsopoulos Zirps. George was passionate about many things...
Neal Thompson
Dec 13, 2021
AIKEN, SC – ALLEN NEAL THOMPSON, 93, beloved husband of Dorothy Belle Kile Thompson, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Monday, December 13, 2021 at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Statesville, NC, son of Ralph Moore Thompson and Lois Ballard Thompson, Neal grew up in Iredell County. He graduated from North Carolina State University...
Patricia A. Smith
Dec 13, 2021
AIKEN, SC – PATRICIA A. SMITH, 84, beloved wife of Donald F. Smith, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 13, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of New Berlin, NY, Patricia was a daughter of the late Ronald and Arlouine Whitely Kenner. She grew up near Hop Bottom, PA and married Don in 1956. They moved to Aiken in...
Janet Marie Rhodes
Dec 13, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Janet Marie Rhodes, age 67 formerly of Point Pleasant, WV passed away at her home in Aiken, SC., on Tuesday December,14, 2021.
Ms Rhodes has been conveyed to Crow Hussell Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, WV
There will be a graveside service for Janet, Friday December 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM in Kirkland Memorial Gardens officiated by...
Sandra Lick
Dec 12, 2021
AIKEN, SC – SANDRA LICK, 81, beloved wife of Leonard C. Lick, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Allentown, PA, Sandra was a daughter of the late Samuel and Julia Fisher Cohen. She lived most of her life in Allentown before moving to Aiken 20 years ago to be closer to...
Edward Gaston Bellido
Dec 12, 2021
Columbus, GA - Edward Gaston Bellido, 44, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. Service will be private. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC
Manuel "Manny" Armando Soto
Dec 12, 2021
MANUEL “MANNY” ARMANDO SOTO, 66, beloved husband of Renee Pulles, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, December 12, 2021.
A native of Havana Cuba, Manny was a son of the late Jose Ramon Soto and Josefa Lamelas Soto. He grew up and lived in Miami, FL until moving to Clemmons, NC in 1996. He moved to Aiken in 2006 and went to...
Donald G. Swindler
Dec 9, 2021
AIKEN, SC – DONALD GENE SWINDLER, 77, beloved husband of Susan Bolander Swindler, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his residence.
A native of Pratt, KS, Don was a son of the late John and Margaret DuPont Swindler. He grew up in Kansas, received his undergraduate degree from Kansas City Art Institute and his Master’s degree from MICA (Maryland...
Tibor K. "Ted" Bondor
Dec 9, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Tibor K. "Ted" Bondor, 84, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
David Anthony Carney
Dec 8, 2021
AIKEN, SC - David Anthony Carney, 82, passed away on December 8, 2021, due to complications from Alzheimer's Disease. He is survived by his wife Daria (Russell) Carney, his son Sean and his wife Margie and stepson Michael Russell and his 5 grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son David Anthony Carney Jr (DAC) who died in 2006. Son of...
Betty Joan Walker Ray (Sharpton)
Dec 8, 2021
AIKEN, SC – BETTY JOAN WALKER RAY (SHARPTON), 82, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Joan was a daughter of the late Otis and Libertas Bonnett Walker. She retired from Therm-O-Disc and attended Levels Bapist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Ann Wilson (Charles), Ridge...
Courtney Reese
Dec 8, 2021
AIKEN, SC – COURTNEY BROOKE REESE, 26, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at MUSC in Charleston.
A native of Aiken, Courtney was a daughter of Jackie Reese and Shelton Bryant, Jr. She lived most of her life in Aiken County and attended Silver Bluff High School. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. She will be greatly...
Mary Frances Jones
Dec 6, 2021
AIKEN, SC – MARY FRANCES JONES, 78, widow of William Herschel “Sonny” Jones, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at The Place at Pepper Hill.
A native of Chicago, IL, Mary was a daughter of the late Michael Maxwell Mearns and Norma Elizabeth Graff Mearns. She grew up in Chicago before moving to southern Illinois. She was the business office...
Gretchen Keim White
Dec 4, 2021
Aiken, SC – Mrs. Gretchen Keim White, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 4, 2021.
Mrs. White was born in Lansing, MI, daughter of the late Dr. Cameron Keim and Kathryn (March) Keim. Nicknamed “Boom” by her father, she was seldom called by her given name. Boom attended Michigan State University where she met and married Robert...
John Frederick Rosbach, Sr.
Dec 3, 2021
Aiken, SC – Mr. John “Big John” Frederick Rosbach, Sr., 72, entered into rest on Friday, December 3, 2021.
John was born in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Philip Frederick and Sara Carey Rosbach. He was an electrical engineer, having worked at the Savannah River Plant until his retirement in 2002. A gentle giant with an even bigger...
Margaret A. Whitehurst
Dec 3, 2021
AIKEN, SC – MARGARET A. WHITEHURST, 94, widow of James W. “Jim” Whitehurst, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at her residence.
A native of Ft. Meade, FL, Peggy was a daughter of the late Grover and Esthese Lyon Altman. She moved to Aiken in 1964 upon her husband’s retirement from the Navy. She was an active member of Charles...
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Gary Gene Ricketts
Dec 17, 2021
AIKEN, SC – GARY GENE RICKETTS, 74, beloved husband of Carolyn Oliver Ricketts, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Born in Long Beach, CA, Gary was a son of the late Thomas Dewey and Minnie Jo Stewart Ricketts. He grew up in Littlerock, AR and graduated from The University of Arkansas with...
Judith Bouey Sheppers
Dec 17, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Judith (Judy) Bouey Sheppers, our wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, age 81 of Aiken, South Carolina passed away December 17, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her parents Allen and Thelma Bouey, her brothers Sonny and Kenny Bouey and her husband Ted Sheppers. She is survived by her two brothers Richard Bouey (Ohio) and Jim...
Wallis Cone Bland, Sr.
Dec 17, 2021
Aiken – Mr. Wallis Cone Bland, Sr., 87, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021.
Wallis was born in Augusta, GA, a son of the late Crews McDaniel and Elmo Ursery Bland. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Crews M. Bland Jr., sisters Elmo Scott Bland and Carolyn Rebecca Bland and a niece Sharon Evered.
He served in...
Mary Elaine Gibson Narramore
Dec 14, 2021
AIKEN, SC – MARY "PEACHY" ELAINE GIBSON NARRAMORE, 71, wife of the late Keith Narramore, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.
A native and lifelong resident of Tampa, FL, Mary was a daughter of the late Nathan Harold and Charlotte Geraldine Bailey Gibson. She was a graduate of Brandon High School, Class of 1968. She...
George Thomas Zirps
Dec 14, 2021
AIKEN, SC- GEORGE THOMAS ZIRPS, 89, beloved husband of 64 years to Barbara Fay Skinner Zirps, passed peacefully away, early December 14, 2021, at Anchor Post-Acute Care in Aiken, SC. George succumbed to a long illness.
Born in Nyack, New York, he was the son of the late Thomas and Anna Kirtsopoulos Zirps. George was passionate about many things...
Neal Thompson
Dec 13, 2021
AIKEN, SC – ALLEN NEAL THOMPSON, 93, beloved husband of Dorothy Belle Kile Thompson, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Monday, December 13, 2021 at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Statesville, NC, son of Ralph Moore Thompson and Lois Ballard Thompson, Neal grew up in Iredell County. He graduated from North Carolina State University...
Patricia A. Smith
Dec 13, 2021
AIKEN, SC – PATRICIA A. SMITH, 84, beloved wife of Donald F. Smith, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 13, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of New Berlin, NY, Patricia was a daughter of the late Ronald and Arlouine Whitely Kenner. She grew up near Hop Bottom, PA and married Don in 1956. They moved to Aiken in...
Janet Marie Rhodes
Dec 13, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Janet Marie Rhodes, age 67 formerly of Point Pleasant, WV passed away at her home in Aiken, SC., on Tuesday December,14, 2021.
Ms Rhodes has been conveyed to Crow Hussell Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, WV
There will be a graveside service for Janet, Friday December 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM in Kirkland Memorial Gardens officiated by...
Sandra Lick
Dec 12, 2021
AIKEN, SC – SANDRA LICK, 81, beloved wife of Leonard C. Lick, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Allentown, PA, Sandra was a daughter of the late Samuel and Julia Fisher Cohen. She lived most of her life in Allentown before moving to Aiken 20 years ago to be closer to...
Edward Gaston Bellido
Dec 12, 2021
Columbus, GA - Edward Gaston Bellido, 44, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. Service will be private. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC
Manuel "Manny" Armando Soto
Dec 12, 2021
MANUEL “MANNY” ARMANDO SOTO, 66, beloved husband of Renee Pulles, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, December 12, 2021.
A native of Havana Cuba, Manny was a son of the late Jose Ramon Soto and Josefa Lamelas Soto. He grew up and lived in Miami, FL until moving to Clemmons, NC in 1996. He moved to Aiken in 2006 and went to...
Donald G. Swindler
Dec 9, 2021
AIKEN, SC – DONALD GENE SWINDLER, 77, beloved husband of Susan Bolander Swindler, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his residence.
A native of Pratt, KS, Don was a son of the late John and Margaret DuPont Swindler. He grew up in Kansas, received his undergraduate degree from Kansas City Art Institute and his Master’s degree from MICA (Maryland...
Tibor K. "Ted" Bondor
Dec 9, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Tibor K. "Ted" Bondor, 84, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
David Anthony Carney
Dec 8, 2021
AIKEN, SC - David Anthony Carney, 82, passed away on December 8, 2021, due to complications from Alzheimer's Disease. He is survived by his wife Daria (Russell) Carney, his son Sean and his wife Margie and stepson Michael Russell and his 5 grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son David Anthony Carney Jr (DAC) who died in 2006. Son of...
Betty Joan Walker Ray (Sharpton)
Dec 8, 2021
AIKEN, SC – BETTY JOAN WALKER RAY (SHARPTON), 82, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Joan was a daughter of the late Otis and Libertas Bonnett Walker. She retired from Therm-O-Disc and attended Levels Bapist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Ann Wilson (Charles), Ridge...
Courtney Reese
Dec 8, 2021
AIKEN, SC – COURTNEY BROOKE REESE, 26, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at MUSC in Charleston.
A native of Aiken, Courtney was a daughter of Jackie Reese and Shelton Bryant, Jr. She lived most of her life in Aiken County and attended Silver Bluff High School. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. She will be greatly...
Mary Frances Jones
Dec 6, 2021
AIKEN, SC – MARY FRANCES JONES, 78, widow of William Herschel “Sonny” Jones, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at The Place at Pepper Hill.
A native of Chicago, IL, Mary was a daughter of the late Michael Maxwell Mearns and Norma Elizabeth Graff Mearns. She grew up in Chicago before moving to southern Illinois. She was the business office...
Gretchen Keim White
Dec 4, 2021
Aiken, SC – Mrs. Gretchen Keim White, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 4, 2021.
Mrs. White was born in Lansing, MI, daughter of the late Dr. Cameron Keim and Kathryn (March) Keim. Nicknamed “Boom” by her father, she was seldom called by her given name. Boom attended Michigan State University where she met and married Robert...
John Frederick Rosbach, Sr.
Dec 3, 2021
Aiken, SC – Mr. John “Big John” Frederick Rosbach, Sr., 72, entered into rest on Friday, December 3, 2021.
John was born in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Philip Frederick and Sara Carey Rosbach. He was an electrical engineer, having worked at the Savannah River Plant until his retirement in 2002. A gentle giant with an even bigger...
Margaret A. Whitehurst
Dec 3, 2021
AIKEN, SC – MARGARET A. WHITEHURST, 94, widow of James W. “Jim” Whitehurst, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at her residence.
A native of Ft. Meade, FL, Peggy was a daughter of the late Grover and Esthese Lyon Altman. She moved to Aiken in 1964 upon her husband’s retirement from the Navy. She was an active member of Charles...
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