Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Woodrow M. Lupton

Woodrow M. Lupton

Dec 24, 2021

AIKEN, SC – WOODROW “WOODY” LUPTON, 71, entered into rest Friday, December 24, 2021 at his home.

Woody was born in Little Washington, NC, a son of the late Woodrow and Ethel Lupton.  Woody and his wife, Brenda, traveled the country while he worked as a union electrician.  After having two sons, the decision was made to settle in Aiken...

Suzanne Marie Lorinovich

Suzanne Marie Lorinovich

Dec 24, 2021

AIKEN, SC – SUZANNE MARIE LORINOVICH, 74, widow of David Lorinovich, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at Westminster Memory Care.

     A native of Fitchburg, MA, Suzanne was a daughter of the late Rene and Lorraine Moquin Gagne. Suzanne was a cheerleader at Saint Bernard’s High School where she graduated. She attended the Chandler School for Girls in Boston...

Marie Toro-Lara

Marie Toro-Lara

Dec 22, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARIE A. TORO-LARA, 83, widow of Louis Lara, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, Marie was a daughter of the late Alfredo and Carmen Palermo Toro.  Her family moved to New York when she was a young child.  She lived most of her life in the...

Ashley Cole

Ashley Cole

Dec 22, 2021

AIKEN, SC - ASHELY COLE, 64, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at The Place at Pepper Hill.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Ashley was a son of the late Ernest Asbury Cole and Sara Elizabeth Cooper Cole.  He was a left over hippy and lived a simple life.  He was a sweet soul and asked very little...

Anne Katherine Studley

Anne Katherine Studley

Dec 21, 2021

Anne Katherine Studley, aged 54, passed away at her home in Halifax, Nova Scotia on December 21, 2021, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

She is survived by her sister, Lucile Higgins (Michael), her brother, Robert "Bobby" Studley Jr. (Sylvia), nephews Robert Studley III (Lauren) and James Higgins; nieces, Ashley Studley, Katherine Studley, and Julia Higgins; grandnieces Christina Studley and...

Ramiro Tejeda-Carias

Ramiro Tejeda-Carias

Dec 21, 2021

AIKEN, SC – RAMIRO TEJEDA-CARIAS, 67, beloved husband of Miriam Garrido, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Doctor’s Hospital, Augusta, GA.

     A native of Guatemala, Ramiro was a son of the late Pedro Tejeda and Laura Muñoz Tejeda.  He moved to California 1989 and had lived in Aiken since 2010.  Ramiro loved life, he loved fishing and golf...

Billy Warren Hyde

Billy Warren Hyde

Dec 17, 2021

AIKEN - BILLY WARREN HYDE, 88, beloved husband of Wynona McAfee Hyde, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Cullman, AL he was the son of the late George Howard and Nettie Williams Hyde. Billy will be remembered as being a man who loved his family, grandchildren, golf, football and camping. He...

Gary Gene Ricketts

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Woodrow M. Lupton

Woodrow M. Lupton

Dec 24, 2021

AIKEN, SC – WOODROW “WOODY” LUPTON, 71, entered into rest Friday, December 24, 2021 at his home.

Woody was born in Little Washington, NC, a son of the late Woodrow and Ethel Lupton.  Woody and his wife, Brenda, traveled the country while he worked as a union electrician.  After having two sons, the decision was made to settle in Aiken...

Suzanne Marie Lorinovich

Suzanne Marie Lorinovich

Dec 24, 2021

AIKEN, SC – SUZANNE MARIE LORINOVICH, 74, widow of David Lorinovich, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at Westminster Memory Care.

     A native of Fitchburg, MA, Suzanne was a daughter of the late Rene and Lorraine Moquin Gagne. Suzanne was a cheerleader at Saint Bernard’s High School where she graduated. She attended the Chandler School for Girls in Boston...

Marie Toro-Lara

Marie Toro-Lara

Dec 22, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARIE A. TORO-LARA, 83, widow of Louis Lara, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, Marie was a daughter of the late Alfredo and Carmen Palermo Toro.  Her family moved to New York when she was a young child.  She lived most of her life in the...

Ashley Cole

Ashley Cole

Dec 22, 2021

AIKEN, SC - ASHELY COLE, 64, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at The Place at Pepper Hill.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Ashley was a son of the late Ernest Asbury Cole and Sara Elizabeth Cooper Cole.  He was a left over hippy and lived a simple life.  He was a sweet soul and asked very little...

Anne Katherine Studley

Anne Katherine Studley

Dec 21, 2021

Anne Katherine Studley, aged 54, passed away at her home in Halifax, Nova Scotia on December 21, 2021, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

She is survived by her sister, Lucile Higgins (Michael), her brother, Robert "Bobby" Studley Jr. (Sylvia), nephews Robert Studley III (Lauren) and James Higgins; nieces, Ashley Studley, Katherine Studley, and Julia Higgins; grandnieces Christina Studley and...

Ramiro Tejeda-Carias

Ramiro Tejeda-Carias

Dec 21, 2021

AIKEN, SC – RAMIRO TEJEDA-CARIAS, 67, beloved husband of Miriam Garrido, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Doctor’s Hospital, Augusta, GA.

     A native of Guatemala, Ramiro was a son of the late Pedro Tejeda and Laura Muñoz Tejeda.  He moved to California 1989 and had lived in Aiken since 2010.  Ramiro loved life, he loved fishing and golf...

Billy Warren Hyde

Billy Warren Hyde

Dec 17, 2021

AIKEN - BILLY WARREN HYDE, 88, beloved husband of Wynona McAfee Hyde, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Cullman, AL he was the son of the late George Howard and Nettie Williams Hyde. Billy will be remembered as being a man who loved his family, grandchildren, golf, football and camping. He...

Gary Gene Ricketts

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.