Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
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...
Claude Jackson Key
Dec 2, 2021
AIKEN, SC - CLAUDE JACKSON KEY, 87, beloved husband of Maria Gallos Key, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Aiken, Claude was a son of the late Viola and Jessie James Key. He was a 4 year veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Germany. Claude then joined the U.S. Air Force,...
Lorrie Moss Tyson
Dec 1, 2021
Calhoun Falls, SC - Lorrie Moss Tyson, was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 surrounded by love ones. She was born on May 12, 1966 to Rev. Tommy and Joyce Moss of Aiken, SC. Sister Tyson, to all who knew her, was a caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her.
She is...
Tommy Andrews Houston
Dec 1, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Tommy Andrews Houston, 72, of Aiken South Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born on January 5, 1949 in Kinston, North Carolina to Kirby and Gertrude (Stiles) Houston. He graduated as salutatorian from Jones County High School in 1967. While in college at East Carolina University, he...
Patricia Komar Venetta
Nov 30, 2021
PATRICIA KOMAR VENETTA, passed away peacefully in Aiken, SC, on November 30, 2021 at the age of 90.
Patricia was born on July 22, 1931 to Mary (Garsig) and John A. Komar of Farrell, PA. She graduated from Farrell High School in 1949 and New Castle School of Nursing in 1952. She served in the United States Air Force...
Johnnie Mae Thomas
Nov 26, 2021
AIKEN, SC – JOHNNIE MAE THOMAS, 75, widow of Turby F. “Boots” Thomas, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at her residence.
A native of Leighton, AL, Johnnie was a daughter of the late Ulysses and Lucille McCormack Cox. She was a Christian and a homemaker and had lived in Aiken since 1987.
Surviving are her son, Turby F. “Zack”...
COL William Edward Clark
Nov 26, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Colonel William Edward Clark, 87, of Aiken, passed away at his residence on Friday, November 26, 2021.
Born in Prestonburg, KY, on November 15, 1934, he was the son of Emery E. Clark and Mae Davis Hill Clark.
In 1956 he graduated with a BA Degree in Music, and in 1959, he received his Master of Arts...
Bobby L. Matthews, Jr.
Nov 22, 2021
AIKEN, SC – BOBBY L. MATTHEWS, JR., beloved husband of Sandra Heath Matthews, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Born in Durham, NC, Bobby was a son of Bobby L. Matthews, Sr., and the late Margaret Elizabeth Hamlet Matthews. He grew up and lived most of his life in Aiken. He worked in commercial construction. ...
John Morton "Jack" Hunter, Jr.
Nov 21, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Mr. John Morton “Jack” Hunter, Jr., 75, husband of Mary Stelling Hunter, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 5 to 7 pm at Shellhouse Funeral Home (924 Hayne Ave, Aiken SC 29801). A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be...
Danny F. Rinehart
Nov 21, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Danny F. (Dan) Rinehart died Sunday, November 21, 2021 at home surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.
Dan was born on July 9, 1946 in Madison, Wisconsin to Isom and Margaret Harris Rinehart Brethorst. He is survived by Elizabeth (Betsy) Rinehart, step-son Eric Martin (Tanya), step-daughter Keira Murphy (Gary), granddaughters Kendall Martin Thanos...
Rachel Elizabeth Redd
Nov 21, 2021
AIKEN, SC - RACHEL ELIZABETH REDD, 69, beloved wife of Terry J. Redd, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Anchor Rehab and Health Care Center.
Born in Union, SC, Rachel was a daughter of the late Joe Rodger and Dorothy Vaughn Fant. She lived most her life in Aiken. She was a member of The Well. Rachel taught Kindergarten at South...
Maurice "Bud" Manning Williams, Jr.
Nov 21, 2021
Aiken, SC - Maurice "Bud" Manning Williams, Jr., 72, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021. Bud was born in El Paso, TX, son of the late Lt. Col. (Ret.) Maurice Manning Williams, Sr. and Sarah McGoogan Williams. He moved to Aiken in 1963 when his father retired from the Army. He is survived by his beloved wife, Georgia Hill Williams;...
Charles Franklin McKenna
Nov 19, 2021
AIKEN, SC – CHARLES FRANKLIN McKENNA, 80, passed away peacefully Friday, November 19, 2021 on his 80thbirthday.
Born at home in Shreve, OH, Charles (Chuck) was a son of the late Herman and Clara Dunn McKenna. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Formerly of Point of Rocks, MD and Glengary, WV, Chuck retired from Giant Food in...
Dollie M. Dawson
Nov 17, 2021
DOLLIE M. DAWSON, 91, widow of Francis N. Dawson, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, AR.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia F. Dawson; two sons, Danny E. Dawson and Edward M. Dawson; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held in Post Cemetery, Ft. Sill, OK.
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
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...
Claude Jackson Key
Dec 2, 2021
AIKEN, SC - CLAUDE JACKSON KEY, 87, beloved husband of Maria Gallos Key, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Aiken, Claude was a son of the late Viola and Jessie James Key. He was a 4 year veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Germany. Claude then joined the U.S. Air Force,...
Lorrie Moss Tyson
Dec 1, 2021
Calhoun Falls, SC - Lorrie Moss Tyson, was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 surrounded by love ones. She was born on May 12, 1966 to Rev. Tommy and Joyce Moss of Aiken, SC. Sister Tyson, to all who knew her, was a caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her.
She is...
Tommy Andrews Houston
Dec 1, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Tommy Andrews Houston, 72, of Aiken South Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born on January 5, 1949 in Kinston, North Carolina to Kirby and Gertrude (Stiles) Houston. He graduated as salutatorian from Jones County High School in 1967. While in college at East Carolina University, he...
Patricia Komar Venetta
Nov 30, 2021
PATRICIA KOMAR VENETTA, passed away peacefully in Aiken, SC, on November 30, 2021 at the age of 90.
Patricia was born on July 22, 1931 to Mary (Garsig) and John A. Komar of Farrell, PA. She graduated from Farrell High School in 1949 and New Castle School of Nursing in 1952. She served in the United States Air Force...
Johnnie Mae Thomas
Nov 26, 2021
AIKEN, SC – JOHNNIE MAE THOMAS, 75, widow of Turby F. “Boots” Thomas, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at her residence.
A native of Leighton, AL, Johnnie was a daughter of the late Ulysses and Lucille McCormack Cox. She was a Christian and a homemaker and had lived in Aiken since 1987.
Surviving are her son, Turby F. “Zack”...
COL William Edward Clark
Nov 26, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Colonel William Edward Clark, 87, of Aiken, passed away at his residence on Friday, November 26, 2021.
Born in Prestonburg, KY, on November 15, 1934, he was the son of Emery E. Clark and Mae Davis Hill Clark.
In 1956 he graduated with a BA Degree in Music, and in 1959, he received his Master of Arts...
Bobby L. Matthews, Jr.
Nov 22, 2021
AIKEN, SC – BOBBY L. MATTHEWS, JR., beloved husband of Sandra Heath Matthews, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Born in Durham, NC, Bobby was a son of Bobby L. Matthews, Sr., and the late Margaret Elizabeth Hamlet Matthews. He grew up and lived most of his life in Aiken. He worked in commercial construction. ...
John Morton "Jack" Hunter, Jr.
Nov 21, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Mr. John Morton “Jack” Hunter, Jr., 75, husband of Mary Stelling Hunter, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 5 to 7 pm at Shellhouse Funeral Home (924 Hayne Ave, Aiken SC 29801). A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be...
Danny F. Rinehart
Nov 21, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Danny F. (Dan) Rinehart died Sunday, November 21, 2021 at home surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.
Dan was born on July 9, 1946 in Madison, Wisconsin to Isom and Margaret Harris Rinehart Brethorst. He is survived by Elizabeth (Betsy) Rinehart, step-son Eric Martin (Tanya), step-daughter Keira Murphy (Gary), granddaughters Kendall Martin Thanos...
Rachel Elizabeth Redd
Nov 21, 2021
AIKEN, SC - RACHEL ELIZABETH REDD, 69, beloved wife of Terry J. Redd, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Anchor Rehab and Health Care Center.
Born in Union, SC, Rachel was a daughter of the late Joe Rodger and Dorothy Vaughn Fant. She lived most her life in Aiken. She was a member of The Well. Rachel taught Kindergarten at South...
Maurice "Bud" Manning Williams, Jr.
Nov 21, 2021
Aiken, SC - Maurice "Bud" Manning Williams, Jr., 72, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021. Bud was born in El Paso, TX, son of the late Lt. Col. (Ret.) Maurice Manning Williams, Sr. and Sarah McGoogan Williams. He moved to Aiken in 1963 when his father retired from the Army. He is survived by his beloved wife, Georgia Hill Williams;...
Charles Franklin McKenna
Nov 19, 2021
AIKEN, SC – CHARLES FRANKLIN McKENNA, 80, passed away peacefully Friday, November 19, 2021 on his 80thbirthday.
Born at home in Shreve, OH, Charles (Chuck) was a son of the late Herman and Clara Dunn McKenna. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Formerly of Point of Rocks, MD and Glengary, WV, Chuck retired from Giant Food in...
Dollie M. Dawson
Nov 17, 2021
DOLLIE M. DAWSON, 91, widow of Francis N. Dawson, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, AR.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia F. Dawson; two sons, Danny E. Dawson and Edward M. Dawson; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held in Post Cemetery, Ft. Sill, OK.
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