Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Kristine M. Varzal
Jan 5, 2025
Kristine (Marquier) Varzal died after a long illness on January 5, 2025, that she fought courageously. Kris was born in Orange, NJ but lived most of her childhood in Livingston, NJ. Her family owned Marquier’s Pharmacy, which was located in Orange, NJ – a well-known establishment founded by her grandfather. After graduating high school, Kris attended a program to become...
Geraldine N. Widvey
Jan 5, 2025
GERALDINE N. WIDVEY, 72, beloved wife of Liam A. Widvey, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at her residence.
Born in Abington, VA, Geraldine spent her formative years in Augusta, GA. She was the daughter of the late Irene Odie and was known for her warmth and kindness, never meeting a stranger. Geraldine cherished her role as a devoted wife, mother,...
Dorothy Marie Werner
Jan 4, 2025
DOROTHY MARIE WERNER, 94, beloved widow of Dr. Charles Werner, gently passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center.
Born in Floral Park, Long Island, NY, Dorothy was the cherished daughter of the late Paul and Matilda Als Pfretzschner. A proud alumna of Sewanhaka High School, she dedicated her life to her family as a devoted...
Alexander "Alex" Hamilton Grennor
Jan 4, 2025
ALEXANDER HAMILTON GRENNOR, 47, beloved husband of Jody Cyphers Grennor, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers following a sudden illness.
Born in Haddon Heights, NJ, Alex was raised in a nurturing community and achieved the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout through the Boy Scouts of America. He pursued higher education at Rowan University, earning a BA...
Merritt Charles "Chuck" Johnston
Jan 1, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Merritt Charles "Chuck" Johnston, 83, beloved husband of Elaine Hargis Johnston, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
A full obituary will be forthcoming.
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Bart Len Pearson
Dec 30, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Bart Len Pearson, 61, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024.
Born in Aiken on May 9, 1963, Bart was the son of the late Edsel and Ruth Pearson. He is survived by a brother, Barry (Michelle) Pearson; nephews, Ryan (Alison) Pearson and Travis (Becky) Pearson; niece; Lauren (Gabriel) Kerr; nine great nieces and nephews; many beloved aunts, uncles...
Margaret Louise Gibbs
Dec 29, 2024
Margaret Louise Gibbs (Dotson) died peacefully on the evening of December 29, 2024, in Louisville, Colorado, at 86 years old, joining her beloved husband who died in October.Born in Rainelle, West Virginia, as the eldest child of a coal miner, Margaret learned early the importance of resourcefulness and deep connections with family and neighbors. Her upbringing on the Miller Dairy...
Patricia Elizabeth Meadow
Dec 29, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Patricia Elizabeth Meadow, 74, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024.
A full obituary will be forthcoming.
SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803
Elliana Mae Mishoe
Dec 28, 2024
Miss Elliana Mae Mishoe, 2, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024.
Elliana was born in Aiken, a daughter of Sherwood "Woody" Leon Mishoe and Carrie Elizabeth Reynolds. Elliana loved everything and everyone with her whole heart. She never met a stranger. She loved outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing with her family. She lived life to the fullest and brought a...
John Martin Gibbons
Dec 28, 2024
John Martin Gibbons, a longtime resident of Statesboro, Georgia, passed away from complications of diabetes in Aiken, SC on December 28, 2024. He was 92.
A native of Manhattan, NY, John was born on November 28, 1932. A staff sergeant in the Marine Corps, he was assigned as a weatherman at the Naval Edenton Air Station until 1954. He attended Rutgers...
Jeannie Lynn Bradley
Dec 24, 2024
Jeannie Lynn Bradley, 73, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, December 24, 2024 in Aiken, SC.
Jeannie was an Alabama native and was a daughter of the late Gene Turner and Jessie Handy. Jeannie had a career at Savannah River Site where she retired. She loved animals and volunteered at the SPCA.
Survivors include her sisters Sandie Hesser, Pace, FL. and Rosemary Garret,...
Dianne Elizabeth Chandler
Dec 24, 2024
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Dianne Elizabeth Chandler, 69, beloved wife of Rosco Chandler, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024 at noon at Ocean Grove Baptist Church, 12 Ocean Grove Rd., Aiken, SC 29805. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at 11:00 AM in the church.
Born...
Ruby Lee Guthrie
Dec 21, 2024
RUBY LEE GUTHRIE, 80, beloved widow of David Guthrie, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, December 21, 2024 in Anchor Post Acute Care.
A native of Chattanooga, TN, Ruby was a daughter of the late Carl Thomas and Ruby Lee Cronnon Lynn. In 1974, she and David made their home in Aiken County, where she dedicated herself to being a loving...
Alison "Ali" Suzanne Flanders
Dec 19, 2024
Miss Alison "Ali" Suzanne Flanders, 24, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Ali was born in Aiken, SC, daughter of Kara Boyer Flanders and David James Flanders, of Aiken. She was a 2018 graduate of Aiken High School where she was active in sports. She was on the Varsity softball team and swim team starting as a junior high school student.
In...
Dolores Krenta
Dec 19, 2024
DOLORES BERBERICH KRENTA, 80, beloved widow of Ronald H. Krenta, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Jersey City. NJ. Dolores was a daughter of the late Leo and Elizabeth Berberich. Known for her kindness, gentle spirit, and generosity, she touched the lives of everyone she encountered. Dolores was an extraordinary figure, embracing the...
Edward Elton Bohlke
Dec 16, 2024
EDWARD E. BOHLKE, 83, beloved husband of Peggy K. Bohlke, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 16, 2024.
A native of Milan, IN, Edward was a son of the late Elton Bohlke and Lucille Shazer Bohlke. A proud graduate of Milan High School in the late 1950s, he furthered his education by earning a bachelor’s degree from...
Patricia Johnson Blackmon
Dec 12, 2024
Aiken - Mrs. Patricia Johnson Blackmon,87, widow of Billy Eugene Blackmon, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Patricia was born in Elkland, PA, daughter of the late Irvin W. and Ida Vincent Johnson. She had been a resident of Aiken since 2004, and was a former member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.
He is survived by her two daughters, Billie Maureen...
Sue Toole Wren
Dec 12, 2024
Sue Toole Wren, age 70, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Sue faced her long and courageous battle with cancer with remarkable strength and grace.
A native of Belvedere, SC, Sue was a daughter of the late Henrietta Portwood Wilson and Willie P. Toole. She retired from the Rural Development Administration’s Aiken...
Raymond Wesley Mizell
Dec 11, 2024
AIKEN SC - Raymond Wesley Mizell, 87, died December 11th at Trinity on Laurens. A native of St. George, SC, he was the son of the late Joe W. and Annie S. Mizell.
Known for his warm personality and compassionate heart, Raymond devoted his life to the service of others. He enlisted in the Army National Guard while a student at...
Suzanne Carol Arsenault
Dec 10, 2024
SUZANNE CAROL ARSENAULT, 62, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in her home.
Born in Buffalo, NY, Suzanne was a daughter of the late Ian and Irene Hickey Aldridge. She grew up in London, England and then later lived in Florida before moving to Aiken in 2008. She was a receptionist at Cold Creek Nurseries. Suzanne had a deep passion...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Kristine M. Varzal
Jan 5, 2025
Kristine (Marquier) Varzal died after a long illness on January 5, 2025, that she fought courageously. Kris was born in Orange, NJ but lived most of her childhood in Livingston, NJ. Her family owned Marquier’s Pharmacy, which was located in Orange, NJ – a well-known establishment founded by her grandfather. After graduating high school, Kris attended a program to become...
Geraldine N. Widvey
Jan 5, 2025
GERALDINE N. WIDVEY, 72, beloved wife of Liam A. Widvey, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at her residence.
Born in Abington, VA, Geraldine spent her formative years in Augusta, GA. She was the daughter of the late Irene Odie and was known for her warmth and kindness, never meeting a stranger. Geraldine cherished her role as a devoted wife, mother,...
Dorothy Marie Werner
Jan 4, 2025
DOROTHY MARIE WERNER, 94, beloved widow of Dr. Charles Werner, gently passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center.
Born in Floral Park, Long Island, NY, Dorothy was the cherished daughter of the late Paul and Matilda Als Pfretzschner. A proud alumna of Sewanhaka High School, she dedicated her life to her family as a devoted...
Alexander "Alex" Hamilton Grennor
Jan 4, 2025
ALEXANDER HAMILTON GRENNOR, 47, beloved husband of Jody Cyphers Grennor, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers following a sudden illness.
Born in Haddon Heights, NJ, Alex was raised in a nurturing community and achieved the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout through the Boy Scouts of America. He pursued higher education at Rowan University, earning a BA...
Merritt Charles "Chuck" Johnston
Jan 1, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Merritt Charles "Chuck" Johnston, 83, beloved husband of Elaine Hargis Johnston, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
A full obituary will be forthcoming.
SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803
Bart Len Pearson
Dec 30, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Bart Len Pearson, 61, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024.
Born in Aiken on May 9, 1963, Bart was the son of the late Edsel and Ruth Pearson. He is survived by a brother, Barry (Michelle) Pearson; nephews, Ryan (Alison) Pearson and Travis (Becky) Pearson; niece; Lauren (Gabriel) Kerr; nine great nieces and nephews; many beloved aunts, uncles...
Margaret Louise Gibbs
Dec 29, 2024
Margaret Louise Gibbs (Dotson) died peacefully on the evening of December 29, 2024, in Louisville, Colorado, at 86 years old, joining her beloved husband who died in October.Born in Rainelle, West Virginia, as the eldest child of a coal miner, Margaret learned early the importance of resourcefulness and deep connections with family and neighbors. Her upbringing on the Miller Dairy...
Patricia Elizabeth Meadow
Dec 29, 2024
AIKEN, SC - Patricia Elizabeth Meadow, 74, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024.
A full obituary will be forthcoming.
SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803
Elliana Mae Mishoe
Dec 28, 2024
Miss Elliana Mae Mishoe, 2, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024.
Elliana was born in Aiken, a daughter of Sherwood "Woody" Leon Mishoe and Carrie Elizabeth Reynolds. Elliana loved everything and everyone with her whole heart. She never met a stranger. She loved outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing with her family. She lived life to the fullest and brought a...
John Martin Gibbons
Dec 28, 2024
John Martin Gibbons, a longtime resident of Statesboro, Georgia, passed away from complications of diabetes in Aiken, SC on December 28, 2024. He was 92.
A native of Manhattan, NY, John was born on November 28, 1932. A staff sergeant in the Marine Corps, he was assigned as a weatherman at the Naval Edenton Air Station until 1954. He attended Rutgers...
Jeannie Lynn Bradley
Dec 24, 2024
Jeannie Lynn Bradley, 73, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, December 24, 2024 in Aiken, SC.
Jeannie was an Alabama native and was a daughter of the late Gene Turner and Jessie Handy. Jeannie had a career at Savannah River Site where she retired. She loved animals and volunteered at the SPCA.
Survivors include her sisters Sandie Hesser, Pace, FL. and Rosemary Garret,...
Dianne Elizabeth Chandler
Dec 24, 2024
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Dianne Elizabeth Chandler, 69, beloved wife of Rosco Chandler, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024 at noon at Ocean Grove Baptist Church, 12 Ocean Grove Rd., Aiken, SC 29805. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at 11:00 AM in the church.
Born...
Ruby Lee Guthrie
Dec 21, 2024
RUBY LEE GUTHRIE, 80, beloved widow of David Guthrie, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, December 21, 2024 in Anchor Post Acute Care.
A native of Chattanooga, TN, Ruby was a daughter of the late Carl Thomas and Ruby Lee Cronnon Lynn. In 1974, she and David made their home in Aiken County, where she dedicated herself to being a loving...
Alison "Ali" Suzanne Flanders
Dec 19, 2024
Miss Alison "Ali" Suzanne Flanders, 24, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Ali was born in Aiken, SC, daughter of Kara Boyer Flanders and David James Flanders, of Aiken. She was a 2018 graduate of Aiken High School where she was active in sports. She was on the Varsity softball team and swim team starting as a junior high school student.
In...
Dolores Krenta
Dec 19, 2024
DOLORES BERBERICH KRENTA, 80, beloved widow of Ronald H. Krenta, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Jersey City. NJ. Dolores was a daughter of the late Leo and Elizabeth Berberich. Known for her kindness, gentle spirit, and generosity, she touched the lives of everyone she encountered. Dolores was an extraordinary figure, embracing the...
Edward Elton Bohlke
Dec 16, 2024
EDWARD E. BOHLKE, 83, beloved husband of Peggy K. Bohlke, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 16, 2024.
A native of Milan, IN, Edward was a son of the late Elton Bohlke and Lucille Shazer Bohlke. A proud graduate of Milan High School in the late 1950s, he furthered his education by earning a bachelor’s degree from...
Patricia Johnson Blackmon
Dec 12, 2024
Aiken - Mrs. Patricia Johnson Blackmon,87, widow of Billy Eugene Blackmon, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Patricia was born in Elkland, PA, daughter of the late Irvin W. and Ida Vincent Johnson. She had been a resident of Aiken since 2004, and was a former member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.
He is survived by her two daughters, Billie Maureen...
Sue Toole Wren
Dec 12, 2024
Sue Toole Wren, age 70, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Sue faced her long and courageous battle with cancer with remarkable strength and grace.
A native of Belvedere, SC, Sue was a daughter of the late Henrietta Portwood Wilson and Willie P. Toole. She retired from the Rural Development Administration’s Aiken...
Raymond Wesley Mizell
Dec 11, 2024
AIKEN SC - Raymond Wesley Mizell, 87, died December 11th at Trinity on Laurens. A native of St. George, SC, he was the son of the late Joe W. and Annie S. Mizell.
Known for his warm personality and compassionate heart, Raymond devoted his life to the service of others. He enlisted in the Army National Guard while a student at...
Suzanne Carol Arsenault
Dec 10, 2024
SUZANNE CAROL ARSENAULT, 62, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in her home.
Born in Buffalo, NY, Suzanne was a daughter of the late Ian and Irene Hickey Aldridge. She grew up in London, England and then later lived in Florida before moving to Aiken in 2008. She was a receptionist at Cold Creek Nurseries. Suzanne had a deep passion...
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