Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Mildred Sue Hill Garrison

Mildred Sue Hill Garrison

Jan 28, 2022

WAGENER, SC – MILDRED SUE HILL GARRISON, 98, widow of John Clayton Garrison, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at her son’s residence in Loris, SC.

A native of Meigs County, TN, Mildred was a daughter of the late William Able Hill and Jenny Lenora Jackson Hill.  She retired as a shoe inspector with Bata Shoe Co. in Aberdeen, MD. ...

Tanja O. Moore

Tanja O. Moore

Jan 27, 2022

Aiken – Ursula, Louise, Tanja, Margarita Matthes was born in Biarritz, France, and she grew up in Hamburg, Germany, riding horses on her father’s farm to the north, winning tennis tournaments, and loving nature walks on their ancestral land through the meadows of Thuringia to the south. Her father asked her once what she wanted for her birthday, and she...

Gene Treadway

Gene Treadway

Jan 27, 2022

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – DOUGLAS E. “GENE” TREADWAY, JR., 71, beloved husband of Linda Porter Treadway, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, January 27, 2022, at his residence.

Born in Union, SC, Gene was a son of the late Douglas E. and Sara Smith Treadway.  He lived in Aiken County most of his life and retired from Bridgestone.  He was a wonderful...

Alene Redd Dicks

Alene Redd Dicks

Jan 26, 2022



 

AIKEN, SC – ALENE REDD DICKS, 91, widow of Ben Dicks, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in University Hospital, Augusta, GA. 

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Alene was the daughter of the late Wade and Maggie DuBose Redd.  A savvy businesswoman, she owned and operated Northside Mobile Home Estates.  Alene was a member of...

Carrie Alice Walker

Carrie Alice Walker

Jan 26, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Carrie Alice Walker, 77, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801

Wilbur Jackson "Jack" McDougal

Wilbur Jackson "Jack" McDougal

Jan 26, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Wilbur Jackson, “Jack” McDougal, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 with his family by his side.  He was 84.  

Jack was born on February 24, 1937 in Lake City, SC to Thomas Leon McDougal and Nora Lee McDougal Cottingham.  

 

Jack was a hardworking man.  In his younger years, he was employed by Schafer Distributing Company...

Tracy Ann Boothe

Tracy Ann Boothe

Jan 26, 2022

AIKEN, SC – TRACY ANN BOOTHE, 54, beloved wife of Richard Taylor Boothe, Sr., passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Tacoma, WA, Tracy was a daughter of the late Nathan and Peggy Daniels Dukes.  She lived with her mother in Doerun, GA for a number of years before she was married.  She and...

Paulette Gale Peesmeester

Paulette Gale Peesmeester

Jan 23, 2022

AIKEN, SC – PAULETTE GALE PEESMEESTER, 76, beloved wife of Gerald C. Peesmeester, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Chicago, IL, Paulette was a daughter of the late Peter and Vivian Tipperreiter (Rosedahl).  She lived most of her life in the Chicago area before moving to the Cedar Creek Community in Aiken...

Louise Reiser Sanders

Louise Reiser Sanders

Jan 17, 2022



 

AIKEN, SC – LOUISE REISER SANDERS, 89, went to her heavenly home on Monday, January 17, 2022, where she was reunited with her loving husband of 51 years, Robert L. “Bob” Sanders.  She was affectionately known as “Weezie” by her friends and “Nanaw” to many others who loved her. 

     A native of El Paso, TX, Louise was...

Mary Frances Dyer-Rutland

Mary Frances Dyer-Rutland

Jan 17, 2022

PINEVILLE, NC - Mary Frances Rutland, 84, passed away on January 17, 2022. She was the daughter of William Herschel Dyer and Georgia Lee (Nance) Dyer Fuqua. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Rutland and only sister, Shirley Faye (Dyer) Rogers, with whom she shared a very close relationship. She is survived by her 3 children, Kimberly...

William Lee Poe, Jr.

William Lee Poe, Jr.

Jan 17, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mr. William "Lee" Poe, Jr., 94, beloved husband of Dorothy Logan “Dot” Poe, passed away peacefully Monday, January 17, 2022. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, January 21, 2022 at St. John’s United Methodist Church with The Rev. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon and The Rev. Grayson “Butch” Blackwell officiating. The family will receive friends following...

Michael Wayne Mitchell

Michael Wayne Mitchell

Jan 17, 2022

Micheal Wayne Mitchell, 70, a retired teacher, resident and native of Aiken, SC, died of natural causes on January 17th, 2022. Mike is survived by his Aunt, Stella Woodward, his brother, Hal McGinnis; his sister-in-law, Lisa McGinnis and his niece, Natalie McGinnis as well as a large number of cousins. Mike was preceded in death by his partner Steve Wimberly....

Henry Lawrence McClain, Jr.

Henry Lawrence McClain, Jr.

Jan 15, 2022

New Ellenton, SC – Mr. Henry Lawrence McClain, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 15, 2022, surrounded by family. Larry was born in Aiken, son of the late Henry Lawrence McClain, Sr. and Sabra Toole McClain. He was raised in New Ellenton and graduated from Aiken High School. He moved to Atlanta to work for Western...

Shirley French King

Shirley French King

Jan 15, 2022



 

AIKEN, SC – SHIRLEY JOY FRENCH KING, 74, widow of Robert D. “Bob” King, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 in her home with her sons by her side.

     A native of Elmhurst, IL, Shirley was a daughter of the late Miles and Margaret Prinzing French.  She attended Cedarville College and received her bachelor’s degree from Limestone University.  Shirley lived in...

Perry Battle

Perry Battle

Jan 14, 2022



 

Ridge Spring, SC - Perry Battle was born in Montmorenci, South Carolina on June 10, 1941, to the late P.J. and Ethel Battle.  He passed away suddenly on 14 January 2022 in Ridge Spring, S.C.   Perry leaves to grieve him, his loving wife Bridget Davis Battle; Sisters-in-law Joyce Davis, Columbia, S.C., and Angelin (Joseph) Butler, Ridge Springs, S.C.; 5...

Sally Campbell

Sally Campbell

Jan 14, 2022

Sarah “Sally” Campbell

AIKEN, SC – Sarah “Sally” Campbell, 80, passed away peacefully in her home in Aiken, SC, Friday, January 14, 2022 from complications of Covid-19.

Born in St. Louis, MO, Sally was a daughter of the late Ira Charles and Eunice Gregory Wilson.  She graduated from Moniteau High School in 1960.  She married John Campbell, July 16, 1960...

Lorine Temples Webster

Lorine Temples Webster

Jan 12, 2022

AIKEN, SC – LORINE TEMPLES WEBSTER, 87, widow of St. Clair “Web” Webster, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

     A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Lorine was a daughter of the late Hubert and Lucille Day Temples.  She retired from Therm-O-Disc.  Lorine filled her life doing for others.  She was a member of...

Nidia Berta Pulles

Nidia Berta Pulles

Jan 12, 2022

AIKEN, SC – NIDIA BERTA PULLES, 94, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at her residence.

A native of Camaguey, Cuba, Nidia was a daughter of Juan Ramon Acevedo and Norberta Natalia Martinez.  She was a retired seamstress and moved to Aiken in 2010 from Miami, FL.

Survivors include two daughters, Renee Pulles, Aiken, Nidia Pulles-Linares, Staten Island, NY;...

Charles Dudley Harper

Charles Dudley Harper

Jan 11, 2022

AIKEN, SC – CHARLES DUDLEY HARPER, 79, husband of the late Judy Harper, passed away, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Edmonton, KY, Charles was a son of the late Ben and Louellan Jessee Harper.  He was a veteran of the United States Army during the Cold War.  He was an over the road...

Janice M. Falise

Janice M. Falise

Jan 11, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JANICE M. FALISE, 76, beloved wife of Ronald Falise, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     A native of Braddock, PA, Janice was a daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Gamrat.  She moved to Aiken 32 years ago from Pittsburgh, PA and formerly worked at Kelly Services.  She was a communicant...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Mildred Sue Hill Garrison

Mildred Sue Hill Garrison

Jan 28, 2022

WAGENER, SC – MILDRED SUE HILL GARRISON, 98, widow of John Clayton Garrison, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at her son’s residence in Loris, SC.

A native of Meigs County, TN, Mildred was a daughter of the late William Able Hill and Jenny Lenora Jackson Hill.  She retired as a shoe inspector with Bata Shoe Co. in Aberdeen, MD. ...

Tanja O. Moore

Tanja O. Moore

Jan 27, 2022

Aiken – Ursula, Louise, Tanja, Margarita Matthes was born in Biarritz, France, and she grew up in Hamburg, Germany, riding horses on her father’s farm to the north, winning tennis tournaments, and loving nature walks on their ancestral land through the meadows of Thuringia to the south. Her father asked her once what she wanted for her birthday, and she...

Gene Treadway

Gene Treadway

Jan 27, 2022

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – DOUGLAS E. “GENE” TREADWAY, JR., 71, beloved husband of Linda Porter Treadway, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, January 27, 2022, at his residence.

Born in Union, SC, Gene was a son of the late Douglas E. and Sara Smith Treadway.  He lived in Aiken County most of his life and retired from Bridgestone.  He was a wonderful...

Alene Redd Dicks

Alene Redd Dicks

Jan 26, 2022



 

AIKEN, SC – ALENE REDD DICKS, 91, widow of Ben Dicks, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in University Hospital, Augusta, GA. 

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Alene was the daughter of the late Wade and Maggie DuBose Redd.  A savvy businesswoman, she owned and operated Northside Mobile Home Estates.  Alene was a member of...

Carrie Alice Walker

Carrie Alice Walker

Jan 26, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Carrie Alice Walker, 77, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801

Wilbur Jackson "Jack" McDougal

Wilbur Jackson "Jack" McDougal

Jan 26, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Wilbur Jackson, “Jack” McDougal, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 with his family by his side.  He was 84.  

Jack was born on February 24, 1937 in Lake City, SC to Thomas Leon McDougal and Nora Lee McDougal Cottingham.  

 

Jack was a hardworking man.  In his younger years, he was employed by Schafer Distributing Company...

Tracy Ann Boothe

Tracy Ann Boothe

Jan 26, 2022

AIKEN, SC – TRACY ANN BOOTHE, 54, beloved wife of Richard Taylor Boothe, Sr., passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Tacoma, WA, Tracy was a daughter of the late Nathan and Peggy Daniels Dukes.  She lived with her mother in Doerun, GA for a number of years before she was married.  She and...

Paulette Gale Peesmeester

Paulette Gale Peesmeester

Jan 23, 2022

AIKEN, SC – PAULETTE GALE PEESMEESTER, 76, beloved wife of Gerald C. Peesmeester, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Chicago, IL, Paulette was a daughter of the late Peter and Vivian Tipperreiter (Rosedahl).  She lived most of her life in the Chicago area before moving to the Cedar Creek Community in Aiken...

Louise Reiser Sanders

Louise Reiser Sanders

Jan 17, 2022



 

AIKEN, SC – LOUISE REISER SANDERS, 89, went to her heavenly home on Monday, January 17, 2022, where she was reunited with her loving husband of 51 years, Robert L. “Bob” Sanders.  She was affectionately known as “Weezie” by her friends and “Nanaw” to many others who loved her. 

     A native of El Paso, TX, Louise was...

Mary Frances Dyer-Rutland

Mary Frances Dyer-Rutland

Jan 17, 2022

PINEVILLE, NC - Mary Frances Rutland, 84, passed away on January 17, 2022. She was the daughter of William Herschel Dyer and Georgia Lee (Nance) Dyer Fuqua. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Rutland and only sister, Shirley Faye (Dyer) Rogers, with whom she shared a very close relationship. She is survived by her 3 children, Kimberly...

William Lee Poe, Jr.

William Lee Poe, Jr.

Jan 17, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mr. William "Lee" Poe, Jr., 94, beloved husband of Dorothy Logan “Dot” Poe, passed away peacefully Monday, January 17, 2022. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, January 21, 2022 at St. John’s United Methodist Church with The Rev. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon and The Rev. Grayson “Butch” Blackwell officiating. The family will receive friends following...

Michael Wayne Mitchell

Michael Wayne Mitchell

Jan 17, 2022

Micheal Wayne Mitchell, 70, a retired teacher, resident and native of Aiken, SC, died of natural causes on January 17th, 2022. Mike is survived by his Aunt, Stella Woodward, his brother, Hal McGinnis; his sister-in-law, Lisa McGinnis and his niece, Natalie McGinnis as well as a large number of cousins. Mike was preceded in death by his partner Steve Wimberly....

Henry Lawrence McClain, Jr.

Henry Lawrence McClain, Jr.

Jan 15, 2022

New Ellenton, SC – Mr. Henry Lawrence McClain, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 15, 2022, surrounded by family. Larry was born in Aiken, son of the late Henry Lawrence McClain, Sr. and Sabra Toole McClain. He was raised in New Ellenton and graduated from Aiken High School. He moved to Atlanta to work for Western...

Shirley French King

Shirley French King

Jan 15, 2022



 

AIKEN, SC – SHIRLEY JOY FRENCH KING, 74, widow of Robert D. “Bob” King, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 in her home with her sons by her side.

     A native of Elmhurst, IL, Shirley was a daughter of the late Miles and Margaret Prinzing French.  She attended Cedarville College and received her bachelor’s degree from Limestone University.  Shirley lived in...

Perry Battle

Perry Battle

Jan 14, 2022



 

Ridge Spring, SC - Perry Battle was born in Montmorenci, South Carolina on June 10, 1941, to the late P.J. and Ethel Battle.  He passed away suddenly on 14 January 2022 in Ridge Spring, S.C.   Perry leaves to grieve him, his loving wife Bridget Davis Battle; Sisters-in-law Joyce Davis, Columbia, S.C., and Angelin (Joseph) Butler, Ridge Springs, S.C.; 5...

Sally Campbell

Sally Campbell

Jan 14, 2022

Sarah “Sally” Campbell

AIKEN, SC – Sarah “Sally” Campbell, 80, passed away peacefully in her home in Aiken, SC, Friday, January 14, 2022 from complications of Covid-19.

Born in St. Louis, MO, Sally was a daughter of the late Ira Charles and Eunice Gregory Wilson.  She graduated from Moniteau High School in 1960.  She married John Campbell, July 16, 1960...

Lorine Temples Webster

Lorine Temples Webster

Jan 12, 2022

AIKEN, SC – LORINE TEMPLES WEBSTER, 87, widow of St. Clair “Web” Webster, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

     A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Lorine was a daughter of the late Hubert and Lucille Day Temples.  She retired from Therm-O-Disc.  Lorine filled her life doing for others.  She was a member of...

Nidia Berta Pulles

Nidia Berta Pulles

Jan 12, 2022

AIKEN, SC – NIDIA BERTA PULLES, 94, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at her residence.

A native of Camaguey, Cuba, Nidia was a daughter of Juan Ramon Acevedo and Norberta Natalia Martinez.  She was a retired seamstress and moved to Aiken in 2010 from Miami, FL.

Survivors include two daughters, Renee Pulles, Aiken, Nidia Pulles-Linares, Staten Island, NY;...

Charles Dudley Harper

Charles Dudley Harper

Jan 11, 2022

AIKEN, SC – CHARLES DUDLEY HARPER, 79, husband of the late Judy Harper, passed away, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Edmonton, KY, Charles was a son of the late Ben and Louellan Jessee Harper.  He was a veteran of the United States Army during the Cold War.  He was an over the road...

Janice M. Falise

Janice M. Falise

Jan 11, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JANICE M. FALISE, 76, beloved wife of Ronald Falise, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     A native of Braddock, PA, Janice was a daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Gamrat.  She moved to Aiken 32 years ago from Pittsburgh, PA and formerly worked at Kelly Services.  She was a communicant...