Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

James Vernon Wynn

Jul 20, 2021

NEW ELLENTON, SC – JAMES VERNON WYNN, 94, husband of the late Jonnie Akins Wynn passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.

A native of Savannah, GA, James was a son of the late James Ivy and Nannie Ackerman Wynn. He moved to New Ellenton in the early 1950’s to work as a power...

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Michael Bruce Rains

Jul 19, 2021

Aiken – Michael Bruce Rains, 69, passed away Monday July 19, 2021 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Michael was born in Aiken, son of the late Ernest Newton Rains and Lois Jean Ross. He was employed by Phillips Industrial Services in Goose Creek, SC as an estimator, and lived in the Charleston area for most of his working...

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Fran Merolle Byun

Jul 18, 2021

WARRENVILLE, SC – Dr. Fran Merolle Byun, 70, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021. Fran was born in Mount Vernon, NY, the daughter of the late Dominick and Helen Francese Merolle. She is survived by her sister, JoAnne (James) Anderson, Warrenville; special niece, Rebekah (Blake) Benson; nephew Stephen (Jessica) Anderson; great-nieces and nephews, Jacob Anderson, Hunter Anderson, Morgan Willing, Taylor...

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Edwin L. Randolph

Jul 17, 2021

AIKEN, SC – EDWIN L. RANDOLPH, 86, beloved husband of Betty Thomas Randolph, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at A.U. Medical Center, Augusta, GA.

A native of Poplar, NC, Edwin was a son of the late Frank and Sarah Tipton Randolph. He moved to Aiken in 1962 from North Carolina and went to work at Owens Corning Fiberglass. After...

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Penelope P. Alexander

Jul 16, 2021

Aiken – Mrs. Penelope Pilotti Alexander, 82, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021. Penny Alexander was born in Bridgeport, CT on the day after Christmas in 1938. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Stephanie Pilotti. At age 5, she barely escaped the famous Barnum and Bailey Big Top fire in Hartford, Ct which she had attended with her grandfather. When...

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Rebekah Michelle Clark

Jul 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC – REBEKAH MICHELLE CLARK, 28, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Rebekah was a graduate of South Aiken High School, Class of 2011. She was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church and she loved people.

Survivors include her parents, John Sidney and Carlene Kaney Clark,...

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Ann "Annie" Field Goodwin

Jul 14, 2021

AIKEN - On July 14th, 2021 Ann Field Goodwin, always "Annie" physically left this world and none of us can make sense of the tragic horse accident that claimed her life.Born May 26th, 1989, in Buffalo, Wyoming, she came into this world bringing light, love and a quiet, determined sense of purpose. Her affinity for our four legged partners in...

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Donna Lynn Herron

Jul 12, 2021

AIKEN, SC – DONNA LYNN (JOHNSON) HERRON entered into rest Monday, July 12, 2021 after a valiant fight with cancer.

Donna was a graduate of George P. Butler High School in Augusta. She lived her entire life in the CSRA, mostly the Aiken area. Donna loved her family above anything else and was especially proud of her two daughters, Heather...

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Curtis Elsworth "Curt" Davis

Jul 12, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Curtis E. “Curt” Davis, 98, entered into eternal rest at home on Monday, July 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Helen Pyles Davis, his parents Earnest Floyd and Lillian Katherine Davis, one sister, Phyllis Davis Bonifacio, and a brother, Kenneth Davis. Mr. Davis was born in Mount Hope, WV. He is...

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David William Ice

Jul 11, 2021

DAVID WILLIAM ICE, 61, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, David was a son of the late Lloyd William and Mary Cooper Ice. He was a resident of Tri-Development of Aiken and worked on the janitorial staff.

Survivors include two sisters, Peggy Waters, Lexington, SC, Cathy Cameron, Arden,...

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Chloe McLane

Jul 11, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Chloe Springer McLane was born in Dallas, Texas on October 26, 1931 and died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on July 11, 2021.

She is survived by her husband, Douglas L. McLane, her step-children, Terry (Dee) McLane, Patricia Herlong, Philip (Mary) McLane, and Phyliss Flannagan, six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren, as well as...

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DixieLee Marie Maxwell

Jul 10, 2021

AIKEN, SC - DixieLee Marie Maxwell “Marmie” 58 passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, July 10, 2021 surrounded by her husband and 4 children after a year long battle with cancer.

DixieLee was born in Nashville, Tennessee on December 8, 1962 to Jack and MaryAnn Merlin. She was one of 5 children, Danny(Sandy), Debra, David (Tressa), Jack (Brooke)....

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Elizabeth Jean Moler

Jul 10, 2021

Aiken – Elizabeth Jean Wright Moler, 68, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021. Elizabeth was born in Charleston, SC, a daughter of the late Bruce Winfred Wright and Opal Mullins Wright. She was a scheduler for Pepperidge Farm, and a member of South Aiken Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her daughters, Staci (Jay) Funk, Jasper, GA, and Katie (Blake)...

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Jack Ridgeway

Jul 6, 2021

Jack Ridgeway, 84, of Aiken, SC passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Jack was born in 1936 to James I and Ida Woods Ridgeway in Denmark, SC. He graduated from Barnwell High in 1956 and soon after married Emma Ulrich, his wife of 65 years.

Jack loved to cut up and was...

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Sean Lanza

Jul 5, 2021

AIKEN, SC – SEAN JAMES LANZA, 32, died unexpectedly Monday, July 5, 2021 in Jacksonville, NC.

A native of Bronx, NY, Sean was a son of Deanna Eskiewicz Lanza. He attended Aiken High School and Camp Long. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his mother, Deanna of Alamogordo, NM; his son, Sean Connor Lanza and his...

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Augustine Marie Brun Lusk

Jun 30, 2021

Augustine “Augie” Marie Lusk, a resident of Aiken, SC and a former 74-year resident of Highland Falls, NY died peacefully in her sleep after a brief illness; She was 100 years young. She is survived by her: daughter, Michele & her husband Luis of Aiken, SC, son Alan of Palm Beach, FL, and her grandchildren Rebecca & fiancee’ Gerard of...

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Carmen I Rivas Ortiz

Jun 29, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Carmen I. Rivas Ortiz, 86, widow of Liberato Santiago Vega, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at home, surrounded by family.

Born May 17, 1935 in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, Carmen was the daughter of the late Jose Antonio Rivas and Maria Ortiz Colon. Orocovis, known as el Corazón de Puerto Rico, is where she grew...

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Bryan Michael Mackey

Jun 27, 2021

NEW ELLENTON, SC - BRYAN MICHAEL MACKEY, 31, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at his residence.

Born in Cheverly, MD, Bryan was a son of Robert A. and Kathy Stone Mackey. He has lived in New Ellenton since 2004 and was a graduate of Silver Bluff High School Class of 2008. Bryan was a veteran of the U.S....

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Amanda Shawn Greene

Jun 26, 2021

WINDSOR, SC - Amanda Shawn Greene, 40, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 26, 2021. Born in Myrtle Beach, SC, Amanda was a daughter of Deborah Lois Swords Greene, Windsor, SC and Michael Stacey (Anna) Greene, Sr of Falls Church, VA. In addition to her parents, Amanda is survived by her three sons, Sabasty’en Miles Greene, Windsor, SC, twins, Dillon Harris,...

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Boncil "Bo" Henry Dyches, Jr.

Jun 25, 2021

AIKEN, SC - On Friday, June 25, 2021, Boncil Henry (Bo) Dyches, passed away peacefully and is now at rest with Elizabeth Borden (Lib) Dyches, his beloved wife of 68 years, both in the arms of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was 91 years old and lived a full and blessed life. Bo was born on October 7,...

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