Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Dennis "Denny" J. Michaelis

Mar 20, 2021

GRANITEVILLE, SC – DENNIS J. “DENNY” MICHAELIS, 75, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA.

Born and raised in Great Bend, KS, Denny was the son of the late Armen J. and Vera Goodheart Michaelis. He was a graduate of Fort Hayes State University and started his 53 year career with State Farm...

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Karen Owen Glenn

Mar 18, 2021

JACKSON, SC - Karen Owen Glenn of Jackson, SC, passed away on March 18th, 2021.

Karen was born in North Carolina, on December 31st, 1953, to William Owen Jr and Betty Jo Owen. She graduated from South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind in 1974.

While attending school, she met Gerard Glenn, and they were married in 1976....

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Mary Guest Tatum

Mar 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARY RUTH “NANNY” TATUM, 90, widow of Coach DeWitt Tatum passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at her residence surrounded by loved ones.

A native of Cherokee County, SC, Mary was a daughter of the late Martha Palmer Guest and Estess Guest. Her mother died when Mary was a small child. She was raised by her aunt and...

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Lois Jean Ross Rains

Mar 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Lois Jean Ross Rains, 94, widow of the late Ernest Newton Rains, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 15, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

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D. Zane Nelson

Mar 13, 2021

Aiken, SC - D. Zane Nelson, 65, died Saturday, March 13, 2021 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Anyone who knew Zane knew that he was the most loving father and spouse a family could ask for. Zane was predeceased by his mother, Gurtha, and father, Frank. He is survived by his loving wife of...

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Margaret "Midge" F. Rothrock

Mar 11, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARGARET F. ROTHROCK, 77, died Thursday, March 11, 2021 surrounded by her sons after a long and brave battle with lung cancer.

Donald Rothrock predeceased Midge in April 2009. They were happily married for 46 years. Of all the titles Midge held, none were more important to her than “Mom and Mrs.”. Her older son Andrew, an...

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Richard Eugene West

Mar 9, 2021

AIKEN, SC – RICHARD EUGENE WEST, 65, beloved husband of Tracey Robinson West, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at his residence.

A native of Atlanta. Richard was a son of the late Eugene and Sandra Maxson West. He retired from Ironworkers Unions Local 387 in Atlanta and Local 709 in Augusta.

Surviving is his wife Tracey; his...

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Harriet Matthews Jackson

Mar 9, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Ms. Harriet Matthews Jackson, the eldest daughter of Benjamin Franklin Matthews II and the late Betty Choate Matthews, died peacefully on March 9, 2021, from COVID-19 related complications. She was 65 years old.Harriet was born on March 26, 1955, in Gastonia, NC, and spent happy childhood summers at Camp Merrie-Woode in Sapphire, NC. A graduate of St....

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Lawrence Raymond Nicol

Mar 8, 2021

AIKEN, SC – LAWRENCE RAYMOND NICOL, 60, beloved husband of Diane Gallaher Nicol, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021.

A native of Moab, UT, Lawrence was a son of William Hawks and Eva Lorraine Fredericks Nicol. He was a carpenter and moved to Aiken five months ago from Missouri. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Survivors...

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Coile Franklin Scarborough

Mar 7, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Coile Franklin Scarborough, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, March 7, 2021.

Mr. Scarborough was born in Athens, Georgia to Mary Hall and Jonie Scarborough on August 22, 1934.

Coile led an illustrious musical life including directing music at the First Baptist Church for many years. He was music director at Corner Stone...

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Rocky L. Napier, DMD

Mar 7, 2021

Aiken – Rocky L. Napier, DMD, 64, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 after a private and courageous two-year battle with colon cancer.

Rocky was a lifelong resident of Aiken county, and son of Jewel Renew Napier, North Augusta, and the late Clarence E. Napier and the brother of Nathan Napier of Nashville, TN. Rocky grew up as part of...

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Bernice Zook Sipe

Mar 7, 2021

Bernice Zook Sipe was called home by her Savior Sunday, March 7, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Bernice was born January 31, 1932 in Smithville, Ohio to the late John & Katie Zook. After her marriage to William (Bill) E. Sipe, they moved to Aiken and were both employed by DuPont at the Savannah River Plant. Bernice was...

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Mary A. Ouzts

Mar 6, 2021

Aiken – Mrs. Mary Ann Snipes Ouzts, 82, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021. Mrs. Ouzts was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and member of Millbrook Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Debra (Jeanne) Ouzts, Irmo, SC, and Sondra Ouzts, Cincinnati, OH; grandchildren, Joshua Bazzoli and Elizabeth Bazzoli; and her sisters, Mildred Robertson and Patricia Franklin. She was...

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Carlton "C.E." Ernest Parker

Mar 4, 2021

Aiken – Carlton Ernest “C.E.” Parker, 73, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021. C.E. was born in Pamplico, SC, a son of the late Earl and Florence Flowers Parker. He lived most of his life in Aiken, and was the founder of Parker’s Paint and Body, which he ran for 25 years. He Is survived by his daughter, Marianne Parker,...

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Sandra Jean Geddings Phillips

Mar 4, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Sandra Jean Geddings Phillips, 79, passed away gently and peacefully on Thursday, March 4, 2021 in the presence of a family member and medical staff of University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Sandra was born on May 17, 1941 in Columbia, SC to Roland Elmore Geddings and Joyce Till Geddings. An only child, she traveled with her parents...

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Shirley Ann DeHart

Mar 3, 2021

AIKEN, SC – SHIRLEY ANN DeHART, 79, widow of Robert DeHart, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Shirley was born on September 17, 1941 in West Virginia to the late Herbert and Mary Tuck Reese. She started taking care of people at an early age, working in nursing homes and then going into...

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Carl Howard Culpepper, Jr.

Mar 3, 2021

AIKEN, SC – CARL HOWARD “JR” CULPEPPER, JR., 69, beloved husband of Patsy Millwood Culpepper, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his residence.

A native of Athens, TN, JR was a son of Mable Norwood Boylston and the late Carl H. Culpepper, Sr. He moved to Aiken County when he was 18 years old. He was a veteran...

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James Franklin Gingrey, Jr.

Mar 2, 2021

Kennesaw, GA - James F. Gingrey, Jr., died on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at the age of 80. His cause of death aspiration pneumonia probably as a consequence of Parkinson’s Disease with which he was diagnosed three years ago.

He spent his entire adult life in Atlanta where he practiced law until retirement several years ago. He had recently moved...

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Jan M. Bijas

Mar 2, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Jan “Janny” Bijas, 64, of Aiken, SC passed away on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 of heart complications. He was the beloved son of Joseph and Irene Bijas of Kensington, CT. He was raised in New Britain and Kensington, CT and was a graduate of Berlin High School and Manchester Community College.

In 1981, Jan left for...

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Daniel Wayne Fenn

Feb 28, 2021

WARRENVILLE, SC – DANIEL WAYNE FENN, 46, beloved husband of Nichole Young Fenn, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

A native of Barnwell, SC, Daniel lived most of his life in Aiken County. He loved music and played the bass guitar. He was a founding member of the Necessary Evil Band. He...

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