Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Rande William Gregg

Rande William Gregg

Feb 25, 2022

RIDGE SPRING, SC – RANDE WILLIAM GREGG, 58, beloved husband of Jeana Sharpe Gregg, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 in Lexington Medical Center.

     Born on an Army Base in Okinawa, Japan, Rande was a son of the late Gerald William and Joanne Phillips Gregg.  Rande Gregg was not just a great man, he was a loving husband, a...

John Allen Richardson

John Allen Richardson

Feb 23, 2022

Aiken – John Allen Richardson, 53, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

John was a lifelong resident of Aiken and was a Facility Technician for AT&T for 33 years.  He was a member of Redds Branch Baptist Church.  He loved his family, loved hunting and fishing, loved his job, and would do anything for anyone.

John is survived by his...

Joseph Franklin Verant

Joseph Franklin Verant

Feb 23, 2022

WARRENVILLE, SC – JOSEPH FRANK VERANT, 70, beloved husband of Betty Ann Puckett, passed away surrounded by his family, Thursday evening, February 23, 2022, at his residence, following an extended fight with cancer.

A native of Seattle, WA, Joe was a son of the late W. E. and Mildred McNair.  He had made Aiken County his home since 1971 and...

Friedrich "Bill" Wilhelm Herz

Friedrich "Bill" Wilhelm Herz

Feb 20, 2022

AIKEN, SC – FRIEDRICH “BILL” WILHELM HERZ, 86, beloved husband of Erika Holz Herz passed away Sunday evening, February 20, 2022 at his residence.

Plans will be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Lupus Foundation of America (lupus.org).

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

Christina Michelle Lessard

Christina Michelle Lessard

Feb 19, 2022

 

"While she lies in peaceful sleep, her memory we shall always keep."

NEW ELLENTON, SC - Christina Michelle Lessard, 39, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022.

Chrissy was preceded in death by her daughter Taylor Gail.  She leaves behind mother Carolyn Maglothin, son Charlie Nichols his wife Kristen and two granddaughters, daughter Alisa Carol, son Tyler Joseph, Aunt Brandie...

Patricia Page Robinson

Patricia Page Robinson

Feb 19, 2022



 

Aiken - Mrs. Patricia Page Robinson, 71, beloved wife of Bill Robinson, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022.

Patricia Lynn Page was born in Chicago, IL and lived there until age five, when the family moved to Webster Groves, MO. Her father was in the insurance business, and the family moved several more times before returning to the...

Kathleen "Kathy" Praete Hargett

Kathleen "Kathy" Praete Hargett

Feb 19, 2022

AIKEN – Mrs. Kathleen (Kathy) Praete Hargett, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her home following an extended illness.

     Kathy was born in Atlanta, GA on July 9, 1949, to the late Guy and Eva Elder.  She grew up in Columbia, SC and graduated from AC Flora High School.  She graduated from USC-Aiken with a...

Adela Basilio de la Cruz

Adela Basilio de la Cruz

Feb 18, 2022

GRANITEVILLE, SC - Adela Basilio de la Cruz, 53, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at her residence.

A Funeral Liturgy will be held Saturday afternoon, February 26th at 2 o'clock at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home with The Rev. Francisco Onate-Vargas officiating.

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

Catherine Franklin Vandegrift

Catherine Franklin Vandegrift

Feb 18, 2022

   

     Catherine Franklin Vandegrift, 98, widow of Frank Vandegrift, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. She was the daughter of Cass Bode and Stella Mellown Franklin of Birmingham, Alabama. 

     Catherine met the love of her life, Frank Vandegrift in the church youth choir, dated throughout high school and married in 1944 while Frank was in the Army....

Mary Ann Chelberg

Mary Ann Chelberg

Feb 18, 2022

It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Mary Ann Chelberg, age 75, of Aiken, SC, on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

A native of Ely, MN, Mary Ann was the daughter of Michael and Mary Evenocheck. She graduated from Ely Memorial High School and attended the University of Minnesota - Duluth...

Richard Allen Mason, Jr.

Richard Allen Mason, Jr.

Feb 17, 2022

AIKEN, SC – RICHARD ALLEN MASON, JR., 84, beloved husband of Joan McGraw Mason, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital in Columbia.

A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Richard was a son of the late Richard Allen and Eva Smith Mason.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.  Richard worked in sales most...

Sherri Bonner

Sherri Bonner

Feb 16, 2022

AIKEN, SC – SHERRI BONNER, 61, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 16, 2022, in Select Specialty Hospital, Augusta, GA from complications of Covid-19.

     A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Sherri was a daughter of the late John Bonner and the late Barbara Jean Kitchings Bonner Rhoad who passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022.  She...

Patsy Kay Nix

Patsy Kay Nix

Feb 16, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Patsy Kay Nix, age 90, passed away on February 16, 2022.

Born in Hart County, Georgia, on January 28, 1932, she was the 8th of 12 children of the late Toombs Hodges Kay, Sr. and Viola Winn Kay.  She was predeceased by her husband, David W. Nix Jr in 2013 as well as 8 of her siblings....

Esther Franzblau Sawilowsky

Esther Franzblau Sawilowsky

Feb 15, 2022

Esther Franzblau Sawilowsky, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on February 15, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family. Esther, a loving, generous and empathetic person was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family was always foremost in her mind and heart. As a young child, Esther and her parents, Nathan and Nettie Franzblau and older...

Therron Godfrey

Therron Godfrey

Feb 15, 2022



 

AIKEN, SC – THERRON GODFREY, 88, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at The Place at Pepper Hill.

     Born in Cherokee County, AL, Therron was a son of the late William Robert and Gertrude Ellis Godfrey.  He lived in Cave Spring, GA growing up then Lindale, GA , West Point, GA, Morrilton, AR and finished his working career...

Sherry Pryor Poplin

Sherry Pryor Poplin

Feb 14, 2022

Aiken- Sherry Pryor Poplin, 69, passed away peacefully at home on February 14th, surrounded by her loving family and her beloved dogs. 

Sherry was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Frank Poplin, her mother, Jane Cochran Pryor, her father, Clifford H. Pryor, and her grandmother, Blanche Zeagler Cochran.

Survivors include her two daughters Angela Carman “Ziggy” Poplin of Aiken,...

Mark John Tormay

Mark John Tormay

Feb 14, 2022

AIKEN, SC - The family of Mark John Tormay announces his passing on February 14th, 2022.

     Born on January 21, 1947, in Hazleton, PA, to Vincent Tormay and Lucille (Drumheller) Tormay, he attended St. Gabriel's High School and earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from King's College.  His career as a CPA spanned multiple decades for organizations in technology...

Lavona Wreath Mason

Lavona Wreath Mason

Feb 14, 2022

AIKEN, SC -Lavona Wreath Mason nee Buddrius was born to George and Wilma Buddrius on February 21, 1950 in Walla Walla, Washington. She grew up in Albuquerque, NM with her siblings, Lorelei, Deborah, Brenda, and Paul. She enjoyed riding horses and spending time in the Sandia Mountains. She attended the University of New Mexico, where she acquired her Bachelor's degree...

Verna Bean Hoyt

Verna Bean Hoyt

Feb 14, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Verna B. Hoyt passed away February 14, 2022 at Trinity on Laurens in Aiken. She was born December 21, 1924 in Exeter, Maine, the daughter of Bernard and Fern (Everett) Bean. Verna graduated from East Corinth Academy in 1943 with the second-highest honor in her class. She loved studying the Bible and taught Sunday School for over...

Wesley Alfred Conary

Wesley Alfred Conary

Feb 12, 2022

     It is with great sadness that the family of Wesley Alfred Conary shares the news of his sudden passing in Aiken South Carolina on February 12, 2022 at the age of 84. His kindness, sense of humor and dedication to his family will be sorely missed.

     Wes was born August 4, 1937 to Bernice (nee King) Conary (of...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Rande William Gregg

Rande William Gregg

Feb 25, 2022

RIDGE SPRING, SC – RANDE WILLIAM GREGG, 58, beloved husband of Jeana Sharpe Gregg, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 in Lexington Medical Center.

     Born on an Army Base in Okinawa, Japan, Rande was a son of the late Gerald William and Joanne Phillips Gregg.  Rande Gregg was not just a great man, he was a loving husband, a...

John Allen Richardson

John Allen Richardson

Feb 23, 2022

Aiken – John Allen Richardson, 53, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

John was a lifelong resident of Aiken and was a Facility Technician for AT&T for 33 years.  He was a member of Redds Branch Baptist Church.  He loved his family, loved hunting and fishing, loved his job, and would do anything for anyone.

John is survived by his...

Joseph Franklin Verant

Joseph Franklin Verant

Feb 23, 2022

WARRENVILLE, SC – JOSEPH FRANK VERANT, 70, beloved husband of Betty Ann Puckett, passed away surrounded by his family, Thursday evening, February 23, 2022, at his residence, following an extended fight with cancer.

A native of Seattle, WA, Joe was a son of the late W. E. and Mildred McNair.  He had made Aiken County his home since 1971 and...

Friedrich "Bill" Wilhelm Herz

Friedrich "Bill" Wilhelm Herz

Feb 20, 2022

AIKEN, SC – FRIEDRICH “BILL” WILHELM HERZ, 86, beloved husband of Erika Holz Herz passed away Sunday evening, February 20, 2022 at his residence.

Plans will be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Lupus Foundation of America (lupus.org).

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

Christina Michelle Lessard

Christina Michelle Lessard

Feb 19, 2022

 

"While she lies in peaceful sleep, her memory we shall always keep."

NEW ELLENTON, SC - Christina Michelle Lessard, 39, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022.

Chrissy was preceded in death by her daughter Taylor Gail.  She leaves behind mother Carolyn Maglothin, son Charlie Nichols his wife Kristen and two granddaughters, daughter Alisa Carol, son Tyler Joseph, Aunt Brandie...

Patricia Page Robinson

Patricia Page Robinson

Feb 19, 2022



 

Aiken - Mrs. Patricia Page Robinson, 71, beloved wife of Bill Robinson, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022.

Patricia Lynn Page was born in Chicago, IL and lived there until age five, when the family moved to Webster Groves, MO. Her father was in the insurance business, and the family moved several more times before returning to the...

Kathleen "Kathy" Praete Hargett

Kathleen "Kathy" Praete Hargett

Feb 19, 2022

AIKEN – Mrs. Kathleen (Kathy) Praete Hargett, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her home following an extended illness.

     Kathy was born in Atlanta, GA on July 9, 1949, to the late Guy and Eva Elder.  She grew up in Columbia, SC and graduated from AC Flora High School.  She graduated from USC-Aiken with a...

Adela Basilio de la Cruz

Adela Basilio de la Cruz

Feb 18, 2022

GRANITEVILLE, SC - Adela Basilio de la Cruz, 53, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at her residence.

A Funeral Liturgy will be held Saturday afternoon, February 26th at 2 o'clock at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home with The Rev. Francisco Onate-Vargas officiating.

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

Catherine Franklin Vandegrift

Catherine Franklin Vandegrift

Feb 18, 2022

   

     Catherine Franklin Vandegrift, 98, widow of Frank Vandegrift, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. She was the daughter of Cass Bode and Stella Mellown Franklin of Birmingham, Alabama. 

     Catherine met the love of her life, Frank Vandegrift in the church youth choir, dated throughout high school and married in 1944 while Frank was in the Army....

Mary Ann Chelberg

Mary Ann Chelberg

Feb 18, 2022

It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Mary Ann Chelberg, age 75, of Aiken, SC, on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

A native of Ely, MN, Mary Ann was the daughter of Michael and Mary Evenocheck. She graduated from Ely Memorial High School and attended the University of Minnesota - Duluth...

Richard Allen Mason, Jr.

Richard Allen Mason, Jr.

Feb 17, 2022

AIKEN, SC – RICHARD ALLEN MASON, JR., 84, beloved husband of Joan McGraw Mason, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital in Columbia.

A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Richard was a son of the late Richard Allen and Eva Smith Mason.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.  Richard worked in sales most...

Sherri Bonner

Sherri Bonner

Feb 16, 2022

AIKEN, SC – SHERRI BONNER, 61, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 16, 2022, in Select Specialty Hospital, Augusta, GA from complications of Covid-19.

     A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Sherri was a daughter of the late John Bonner and the late Barbara Jean Kitchings Bonner Rhoad who passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022.  She...

Patsy Kay Nix

Patsy Kay Nix

Feb 16, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Patsy Kay Nix, age 90, passed away on February 16, 2022.

Born in Hart County, Georgia, on January 28, 1932, she was the 8th of 12 children of the late Toombs Hodges Kay, Sr. and Viola Winn Kay.  She was predeceased by her husband, David W. Nix Jr in 2013 as well as 8 of her siblings....

Esther Franzblau Sawilowsky

Esther Franzblau Sawilowsky

Feb 15, 2022

Esther Franzblau Sawilowsky, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on February 15, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family. Esther, a loving, generous and empathetic person was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family was always foremost in her mind and heart. As a young child, Esther and her parents, Nathan and Nettie Franzblau and older...

Therron Godfrey

Therron Godfrey

Feb 15, 2022



 

AIKEN, SC – THERRON GODFREY, 88, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at The Place at Pepper Hill.

     Born in Cherokee County, AL, Therron was a son of the late William Robert and Gertrude Ellis Godfrey.  He lived in Cave Spring, GA growing up then Lindale, GA , West Point, GA, Morrilton, AR and finished his working career...

Sherry Pryor Poplin

Sherry Pryor Poplin

Feb 14, 2022

Aiken- Sherry Pryor Poplin, 69, passed away peacefully at home on February 14th, surrounded by her loving family and her beloved dogs. 

Sherry was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Frank Poplin, her mother, Jane Cochran Pryor, her father, Clifford H. Pryor, and her grandmother, Blanche Zeagler Cochran.

Survivors include her two daughters Angela Carman “Ziggy” Poplin of Aiken,...

Mark John Tormay

Mark John Tormay

Feb 14, 2022

AIKEN, SC - The family of Mark John Tormay announces his passing on February 14th, 2022.

     Born on January 21, 1947, in Hazleton, PA, to Vincent Tormay and Lucille (Drumheller) Tormay, he attended St. Gabriel's High School and earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from King's College.  His career as a CPA spanned multiple decades for organizations in technology...

Lavona Wreath Mason

Lavona Wreath Mason

Feb 14, 2022

AIKEN, SC -Lavona Wreath Mason nee Buddrius was born to George and Wilma Buddrius on February 21, 1950 in Walla Walla, Washington. She grew up in Albuquerque, NM with her siblings, Lorelei, Deborah, Brenda, and Paul. She enjoyed riding horses and spending time in the Sandia Mountains. She attended the University of New Mexico, where she acquired her Bachelor's degree...

Verna Bean Hoyt

Verna Bean Hoyt

Feb 14, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Verna B. Hoyt passed away February 14, 2022 at Trinity on Laurens in Aiken. She was born December 21, 1924 in Exeter, Maine, the daughter of Bernard and Fern (Everett) Bean. Verna graduated from East Corinth Academy in 1943 with the second-highest honor in her class. She loved studying the Bible and taught Sunday School for over...

Wesley Alfred Conary

Wesley Alfred Conary

Feb 12, 2022

     It is with great sadness that the family of Wesley Alfred Conary shares the news of his sudden passing in Aiken South Carolina on February 12, 2022 at the age of 84. His kindness, sense of humor and dedication to his family will be sorely missed.

     Wes was born August 4, 1937 to Bernice (nee King) Conary (of...