Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Kristy Joelle Burnette

Kristy Joelle Burnette

Nov 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC – KRISTY JOELLE BURNETTE, 29, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 15, 2021.

A native and life long resident of Aiken, Kristy was a daughter of Jenny McDougal Burnette and James Glen Burnette.  Kristy loved shooting guns, playing with swords, fishing with her kids and her nieces and nephews that called her “Aunt CoCo”, their crazy aunt.  She would...

Helen Ruth Marine

Helen Ruth Marine

Nov 15, 2021

Aiken – Helen Ruth Landsman Marine, 89, beloved and loving mother, wife, daughter and sister, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021. She was surrounded by her children.

Helen was born April 7, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late George Maxwell and Grace Grossman Landsman. She spent her childhood in New York and Richmond, VA. After...

Tymexcina B. Ford

Tymexcina B. Ford

Nov 14, 2021

AIKEN, SC – TYMEXCINA B. FORD, 97, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at PruittHealth of Aiken.

A native of Franklin, NC, Tymexcina was a daughter of the late Bettex and Leona Hinson Beeco.  She retired from Springs Mills as an inspector.

Survivors include a daughter, Ginger Thomas; two sons, Coleman Ergle, Ronald Ergle, all of Aiken; 9 grandchildren; 9...

Michael J Wargo

Michael J Wargo

Nov 12, 2021

Aiken - Mr. Michael J. Wargo, 83, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021. Funeral arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN SC

Marilyn Ann Wilhelm

Marilyn Ann Wilhelm

Nov 11, 2021

AIKEN, SC - MARILYN ANN WILHELM, 75, widow of Christian Wilhelm, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, following a sudden illness.

A native of Round Lake, IL, Marilyn was a daughter of the late Irwin and Evelyn Krause Molidor.  She lived in Aiken since 2000 and retired from the bakery at Food Lion.  The last seven years, she took care...

Grover Gossett, Jr.

Grover Gossett, Jr.

Nov 10, 2021

Aiken – Mr. Grover Gossett, Jr., 92, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

Mr. Gossett was born in Clifton, SC, a son of the late Grover Cleveland Gossett and Nancy Elizabeth Willis Gossett.  He served in the US Army during the Korean War.  As a resident of Aiken since 1954, he worked at the Savannah River Plant for E. I....

James Norbert Boyle

James Norbert Boyle

Nov 7, 2021

James Norbert Boyle, age 95, of Aiken, South Carolina, died peacefully in his sleep on November 7, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Mary Adelaide Mack. Born on July 10, 1926, in Dubois, PA. he was the son of the late John Leroy Boyle & Lorena Myers Boyle of DuBois, PA. James was a...

Jurdon Weymen Wilkerson

Jurdon Weymen Wilkerson

Nov 7, 2021

Aiken – Mr. Jurdon Weyman Wilkerson, 82, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Mr. Wilkerson was born in Wrightsville, GA, was a veteran of the US Air Force, and retired from Georgia Power where he worked as a lineman.

He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca Sutton Wilkerson; daughter, Patti Wilkerson; son, David Wilkerson; grandchildren, Mike Wilkerson, Lexi Bowns, Sarah...

Linda Suzanne Barnes

Linda Suzanne Barnes

Nov 6, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Linda Suzanne Barnes, 79, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Barbara Ann Bentley

Barbara Ann Bentley

Nov 5, 2021

AIKEN, SC – BARBARA ANN WHITTLE BENTLEY, 85, beloved wife of Charles Edward Bentley, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at her residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Barbara was a daughter of the late Jones C. and Rosa Ola Garvin Whittle.  She was a true lady who loved God and family and will be deeply missed...

Duane Richard Johnson

Duane Richard Johnson

Nov 4, 2021

AIKEN, SC - BMCM DUANE RICHARD JOHNSON, USN Ret., 77, beloved husband of Maria R. Johnson, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at his home in Cedar Creek surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Niagra Falls, NY, Duane was a son of the late Roy and Gladys Johnson.  He joined the Navy when he was 17 years old...

April Poe Ice

April Poe Ice

Nov 4, 2021

ASHLAND, AL - Mrs. April Poe Ice, 64, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. A visitation for Mrs. April Poe Ice, age 64 of Ashland, will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Her funeral service will take place on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in Aiken, South Carolina...

Paul Gerald Angeley, Jr.

Paul Gerald Angeley, Jr.

Nov 3, 2021

Aiken – Mr. Paul Gerald Angeley, Jr., 63, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 3, 2021.   Paul was born in Boston, MA, a son of the late Paul G. Angeley, Sr. and Willie Ruth Angeley.  He had been a lifelong resident of Aiken, and was known for his ability to do just about anything.  He loved Harley Davidsons, and he...

Jeffery Wayne Johnson

Jeffery Wayne Johnson

Nov 1, 2021

AIKEN, SC – JEFFERY WAYNE JOHNSON. 63, beloved husband of Sherrie Floyd Johnson, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     Born in Port Lavaca, TX, Jeffery was a son of the late Frank Allen and Peggie Ann Tyler Johnson.  He lived most of his life in Aiken and was a welder.  He retired from BAE. ...

Barbara Raffield Scott

Barbara Raffield Scott

Oct 31, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Barbara R. Scott, 92, widow of Mackey Scott Jr., passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. She was the daughter of the late James and Lois Raffield. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Raffield. Mrs. Scott was born in Sumter, SC, but spent most of her life in Aiken after moving there...

Richard Allen "Rich" Waugh

Richard Allen "Rich" Waugh

Oct 30, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Richard Allen Waugh, 80, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2021 in Aiken, SC. Rich is survived by his wife Jan, of 53 years; his daughter and son-in-law, Kirstie and Jamie Tucker (Washington, DC); his son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas and Lissie Waugh (Edwards, CO); his sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Peter Farwell (Mashpee, MA); his brother and...

Herman Fredrick Scheele, Jr.

Herman Fredrick Scheele, Jr.

Oct 29, 2021

AIKEN, SC - HERMAN FREDRICK SCHEELE, JR., 93, husband of the late Betty Lou Scheele passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at a later date in Michigan.

Local survivors include his daughter, Susan Hamlin (Bob) and granddaughter Emily Hamlin.

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

Norma Tuma Brinson

Norma Tuma Brinson

Oct 29, 2021

Aiken, SC - Norma Lois Tuma Brinson, age 89, residing in Aiken, SC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 28, 2021.

Mrs. Brinson was born August 17, 1932 in Kingsville, TX, the fifth child of Stannie Lee Wotipka and Wallace Martin Tuma.

Mrs. Brinson attended school La Feria, TX where she graduated from...

Sharon Elaine McGuire

Sharon Elaine McGuire

Oct 28, 2021

Sharon Elaine McGuire (Abel) passed suddenly but peacefully on October 28, 2021.

     The alpha cousin of a large clan of family, Sharon, grew up on a farm in Carrollton, OH.  Growing up, she taught us all many things…how to build a gum wrapper chain, show a steer at the County Fair, make homemade ice cream, how to laugh at...

Patricia Robinson Bailey

Patricia Robinson Bailey

Oct 27, 2021

AIKEN, SC – JOHN EDWARD BAILEY, 74, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, and PATRICIA ROBINSON BAILEY, 73, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, both in Aiken Regional Medical Centers due to complications from COVID.

John, a native of Patrick, SC, was a son of the late Carlos Greene Bailey and Dora Belle Crowley Bailey.  He grew up in Chesterfield...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Kristy Joelle Burnette

Kristy Joelle Burnette

Nov 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC – KRISTY JOELLE BURNETTE, 29, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 15, 2021.

A native and life long resident of Aiken, Kristy was a daughter of Jenny McDougal Burnette and James Glen Burnette.  Kristy loved shooting guns, playing with swords, fishing with her kids and her nieces and nephews that called her “Aunt CoCo”, their crazy aunt.  She would...

Helen Ruth Marine

Helen Ruth Marine

Nov 15, 2021

Aiken – Helen Ruth Landsman Marine, 89, beloved and loving mother, wife, daughter and sister, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021. She was surrounded by her children.

Helen was born April 7, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late George Maxwell and Grace Grossman Landsman. She spent her childhood in New York and Richmond, VA. After...

Tymexcina B. Ford

Tymexcina B. Ford

Nov 14, 2021

AIKEN, SC – TYMEXCINA B. FORD, 97, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at PruittHealth of Aiken.

A native of Franklin, NC, Tymexcina was a daughter of the late Bettex and Leona Hinson Beeco.  She retired from Springs Mills as an inspector.

Survivors include a daughter, Ginger Thomas; two sons, Coleman Ergle, Ronald Ergle, all of Aiken; 9 grandchildren; 9...

Michael J Wargo

Michael J Wargo

Nov 12, 2021

Aiken - Mr. Michael J. Wargo, 83, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021. Funeral arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN SC

Marilyn Ann Wilhelm

Marilyn Ann Wilhelm

Nov 11, 2021

AIKEN, SC - MARILYN ANN WILHELM, 75, widow of Christian Wilhelm, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, following a sudden illness.

A native of Round Lake, IL, Marilyn was a daughter of the late Irwin and Evelyn Krause Molidor.  She lived in Aiken since 2000 and retired from the bakery at Food Lion.  The last seven years, she took care...

Grover Gossett, Jr.

Grover Gossett, Jr.

Nov 10, 2021

Aiken – Mr. Grover Gossett, Jr., 92, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

Mr. Gossett was born in Clifton, SC, a son of the late Grover Cleveland Gossett and Nancy Elizabeth Willis Gossett.  He served in the US Army during the Korean War.  As a resident of Aiken since 1954, he worked at the Savannah River Plant for E. I....

James Norbert Boyle

James Norbert Boyle

Nov 7, 2021

James Norbert Boyle, age 95, of Aiken, South Carolina, died peacefully in his sleep on November 7, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Mary Adelaide Mack. Born on July 10, 1926, in Dubois, PA. he was the son of the late John Leroy Boyle & Lorena Myers Boyle of DuBois, PA. James was a...

Jurdon Weymen Wilkerson

Jurdon Weymen Wilkerson

Nov 7, 2021

Aiken – Mr. Jurdon Weyman Wilkerson, 82, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Mr. Wilkerson was born in Wrightsville, GA, was a veteran of the US Air Force, and retired from Georgia Power where he worked as a lineman.

He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca Sutton Wilkerson; daughter, Patti Wilkerson; son, David Wilkerson; grandchildren, Mike Wilkerson, Lexi Bowns, Sarah...

Linda Suzanne Barnes

Linda Suzanne Barnes

Nov 6, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Linda Suzanne Barnes, 79, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Barbara Ann Bentley

Barbara Ann Bentley

Nov 5, 2021

AIKEN, SC – BARBARA ANN WHITTLE BENTLEY, 85, beloved wife of Charles Edward Bentley, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at her residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Barbara was a daughter of the late Jones C. and Rosa Ola Garvin Whittle.  She was a true lady who loved God and family and will be deeply missed...

Duane Richard Johnson

Duane Richard Johnson

Nov 4, 2021

AIKEN, SC - BMCM DUANE RICHARD JOHNSON, USN Ret., 77, beloved husband of Maria R. Johnson, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at his home in Cedar Creek surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Niagra Falls, NY, Duane was a son of the late Roy and Gladys Johnson.  He joined the Navy when he was 17 years old...

April Poe Ice

April Poe Ice

Nov 4, 2021

ASHLAND, AL - Mrs. April Poe Ice, 64, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. A visitation for Mrs. April Poe Ice, age 64 of Ashland, will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Her funeral service will take place on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in Aiken, South Carolina...

Paul Gerald Angeley, Jr.

Paul Gerald Angeley, Jr.

Nov 3, 2021

Aiken – Mr. Paul Gerald Angeley, Jr., 63, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 3, 2021.   Paul was born in Boston, MA, a son of the late Paul G. Angeley, Sr. and Willie Ruth Angeley.  He had been a lifelong resident of Aiken, and was known for his ability to do just about anything.  He loved Harley Davidsons, and he...

Jeffery Wayne Johnson

Jeffery Wayne Johnson

Nov 1, 2021

AIKEN, SC – JEFFERY WAYNE JOHNSON. 63, beloved husband of Sherrie Floyd Johnson, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     Born in Port Lavaca, TX, Jeffery was a son of the late Frank Allen and Peggie Ann Tyler Johnson.  He lived most of his life in Aiken and was a welder.  He retired from BAE. ...

Barbara Raffield Scott

Barbara Raffield Scott

Oct 31, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Barbara R. Scott, 92, widow of Mackey Scott Jr., passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. She was the daughter of the late James and Lois Raffield. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Raffield. Mrs. Scott was born in Sumter, SC, but spent most of her life in Aiken after moving there...

Richard Allen "Rich" Waugh

Richard Allen "Rich" Waugh

Oct 30, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Richard Allen Waugh, 80, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2021 in Aiken, SC. Rich is survived by his wife Jan, of 53 years; his daughter and son-in-law, Kirstie and Jamie Tucker (Washington, DC); his son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas and Lissie Waugh (Edwards, CO); his sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Peter Farwell (Mashpee, MA); his brother and...

Herman Fredrick Scheele, Jr.

Herman Fredrick Scheele, Jr.

Oct 29, 2021

AIKEN, SC - HERMAN FREDRICK SCHEELE, JR., 93, husband of the late Betty Lou Scheele passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at a later date in Michigan.

Local survivors include his daughter, Susan Hamlin (Bob) and granddaughter Emily Hamlin.

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

Norma Tuma Brinson

Norma Tuma Brinson

Oct 29, 2021

Aiken, SC - Norma Lois Tuma Brinson, age 89, residing in Aiken, SC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 28, 2021.

Mrs. Brinson was born August 17, 1932 in Kingsville, TX, the fifth child of Stannie Lee Wotipka and Wallace Martin Tuma.

Mrs. Brinson attended school La Feria, TX where she graduated from...

Sharon Elaine McGuire

Sharon Elaine McGuire

Oct 28, 2021

Sharon Elaine McGuire (Abel) passed suddenly but peacefully on October 28, 2021.

     The alpha cousin of a large clan of family, Sharon, grew up on a farm in Carrollton, OH.  Growing up, she taught us all many things…how to build a gum wrapper chain, show a steer at the County Fair, make homemade ice cream, how to laugh at...

Patricia Robinson Bailey

Patricia Robinson Bailey

Oct 27, 2021

AIKEN, SC – JOHN EDWARD BAILEY, 74, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, and PATRICIA ROBINSON BAILEY, 73, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, both in Aiken Regional Medical Centers due to complications from COVID.

John, a native of Patrick, SC, was a son of the late Carlos Greene Bailey and Dora Belle Crowley Bailey.  He grew up in Chesterfield...