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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Cynthia Evans McCall

Cynthia Evans McCall

Feb 26, 2021

AIKEN, SC – CYNTHIA EVANS McCALL, 76, widow of William F. “Bill” McCall, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family.

     Born in Windber, PA, Cynthia was a daughter of the late Karl and Louise Cepuch Evans.  Her family moved to Aiken from Elizabeth, NJ in 1953 when she was 9 years old. ...

Lucille Redd Enloe

Lucille Redd Enloe

Feb 26, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Lucille Redd Enloe, 87, passed away peacefully on February 26th, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family. Lucille was born February 2nd, 1934 to Lonnie and Nell Redd of Vaucluse, SC. She is survived by her husband, Harold Enloe, her children: Michael Enloe, Pamela (Neil) Winter, and Sherri (Eric) Wilson, six grandchildren: Matthew, Darby, and Andrew Winter,...

Barbara Ruth Rees

Barbara Ruth Rees

Feb 22, 2021

The funeral liturgy for Mrs. Barbara Ruth Rees will be held on March 6th at 1 pm at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Aiken, SC with Very Reverend Gregory B. Wilson, celebrant.

     Mrs. Rees, 82, of Aiken, South Carolina, died on February 22, 2021. Born in Ventura California, to the late Earl and Blanche Stanley. Barbara lived...

Barbara Anne Bruce Valentine

Barbara Anne Bruce Valentine

Feb 20, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Barbara Anne Bruce Valentine, 81, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021. A graveside funeral will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in Southlawn Cemetery with Pastor Gary Hanna officiating. Born August 10, 1939, in East St. Louis, IL, Mrs. Valentine was a daughter of the late William and Elisabeth Daniels Mielke. During her life...

Phyllis Ahrens Campbell

Phyllis Ahrens Campbell

Feb 19, 2021

Aiken – Phyllis Ahrens Campbell, 91, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021.

Mrs. Campbell was born in York, PA,  the daughter of the late Lewis and Pansy Frey Ahrens.  She was a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church and active with St. John's Circle.  Phyllis enjoyed her years of involvement as a member and officer of the Business and...

Leonard "Len" Alvin Yaun, Jr.

Leonard "Len" Alvin Yaun, Jr.

Feb 17, 2021

Aiken – Mr. Leonard Alvin Yaun, Jr., 86, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at home after a short illness.

Len, a lifelong resident of Aiken, was born in Augusta, Georgia, a son of the late Leonard A. Yaun, Sr. and Sallie Mae Seago Yaun.  He lived in Aiken his entire life except for one year in Panama City, Florida,...

Ann LoGrande Signorelli

Ann LoGrande Signorelli

Feb 16, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Ann Signorelli, 95, passed away on February 16, 2021 after a brief illness.     Born in Passaic, NJ, Mrs. Signorelli was the daughter of the late Anthony and Augustina LoGrande. 

     Her greatest love was cooking and nourishing her family.  Her Italian specialties such a Italian wedding soup and lasagna were legendary.     Ann Signorelli is survived by...

David Roy Faulkner

David Roy Faulkner

Feb 16, 2021

YATESVILLE, GA – DAVID ROY FAULKNER, 52, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at his residence.

A native of Beaufort, SC, David was a son of the late Russell Burton Kern Faulkner and Nancy Leap Faulkner.  He was a retired truck driver.

Survivors include his wife, Amanda Doss Faulkner; two daughters, Tayler Faulkner (Jeremy Burkett), Aiken, SC, Savannah Faulkner, Aiken,...

Sharon Elaine Brown

Sharon Elaine Brown

Feb 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Sharon Elaine Brown, 78, widow of the late John Aulston Brown, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tracy Gregory officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment...

Marilyn Jeanette Anderson

Marilyn Jeanette Anderson

Feb 14, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Marilyn Jeanette Anderson died on February 14, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Home in Aiken, South Carolina.     Marilyn Jeanette (Lowe) Anderson was born near Gettysburg, South Dakota to Wilbert  and Bernice (Davidson) Lowe on December 3, 1927.  She attended school in Gettysburg until the family moved to Bryant, SD in 1937, where she continued her education.  After graduating...

Anne Lewandowski

Anne Lewandowski

Feb 14, 2021

AIKEN, SC – ANNE MARIE EWING LEWANDOWSKI, 80, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at The Place at Pepper Hill.

     A native of Brooklyn, NY, Anne Marie was one of five children born the late John J. and Frances Voigt Ewing.  She lived in Aiken since 1972, was a homemaker and was of the Catholic faith.

     Survivors include...

Paul Martin Hyman

Paul Martin Hyman

Feb 12, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Paul Martin Hyman, age 74, entered into the presence of Jesus Christ on February 12, 2021 at 9:04 PM after a brief battle with COVID-19.  Paul was born on December 16, 1946 in Richmond, Virginia. He is survived by his wife and soul-mate of 52 years, Mary Eckardt Hyman; two sons, Phillip Steele Hyman of Aiken and...

Douglas McArthur Summer

Douglas McArthur Summer

Feb 11, 2021

NEW ELLENTON, SC – DOUGLAS McARTHUR SUMMER, 78, beloved husband of Ann Summer, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Agape Hospice House, Lexington, SC.

     A native of Saluda County, SC, Doug was a son of the late Sammy J. and Effie G. Price Summer.  He lived in New Ellenton since 1962 and retired after 37 years from Owens...

Charles Howard Weddle

Charles Howard Weddle

Feb 11, 2021

Aiken – Mr. Charles Howard Weddle, 84, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021. Mr. Weddle was born in Brownstown, IN, a son of the late Silburn Curtis Weddle and Reva Sweeney Weddle. He served in the US Navy and was married for 54 years to the love of his life, Linda Lou (Bennett) Weddle who preceded him in death in...

Gurvis Grat Riffe

Gurvis Grat Riffe

Feb 10, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Gurvis Grat Riffe (“Grat”), 91 years of age died February 10, 2021 at his residence, Trinity on Laurens in Aiken, South Carolina.  He was born in Omar, West Virginia, and then grew up in Hanover, West Virginia, the oldest son of Henry F. Riffe and Pearl Adams Riffe.  He graduated from BaiIeysville High School in 1946, and...

Rebecca "Becky" Ray Lock

Rebecca "Becky" Ray Lock

Feb 9, 2021

AIKEN, SC – REBECCA “BECKY” RAY LOCK, 73, widow of David M. Lock, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 following an extended illness.

     A native of Mount Dora, FL, Becky was a daughter of the late Jefferson G. and Betty Bouterse Ray.  She was a graduate of Georgia Southern University and had lived in Aiken since 1975.  She taught...

Willie M. Harrelson

Willie M. Harrelson

Feb 7, 2021

AIKEN, SC – WILLIE M. HARRELSON, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, 10 days shy of her 97th birthday.

     A native of Lincolnton, GA, Willie was a daughter of the late Franklin Luther and Hessie Freeman Cothran.  She was a retired hairdresser and ran a shop out of her home for many years.  She was a life member of...

Gerald Joseph Baumgartner

Gerald Joseph Baumgartner

Feb 7, 2021

AIKEN, SC - GERALD JOSEPH "JERRY" BAUMBARDNER, 69, of Robbinsdale, MN, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Obituary information will follow.

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

Leo W. Knoepfle

Leo W. Knoepfle

Feb 6, 2021

AIKEN, SC – LEO W. KNOEPFLE, 83, husband of the late Myrtle Ann Bauer Knoepfle, passed away suddenly, Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his residence.

     A native of Campbell County, SD, Leo was a son of the late Edwin and Emma Rorbach Knoepfle.  He lived in Aiken, SC since 2004 and retired as a superintendent with Morrison & Knudsen’s...

Evelyn Rogers Barton

Evelyn Rogers Barton

Feb 6, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Margaret Evelyn Rogers Barton, age 87, entered into rest on February 6, 2021 at Pepper Hill Nursing Center in Aiken, South Carolina.

      She is survived by her husband William D. Barton, Sr. (Bill), daughter, Donna Eden (John), son Danny Barton (Carol), son Roger Barton (Shari), brother Walter Rogers (Beverly), and brother Clement Rogers (Claire). She also is survived...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Cynthia Evans McCall

Cynthia Evans McCall

Feb 26, 2021

AIKEN, SC – CYNTHIA EVANS McCALL, 76, widow of William F. “Bill” McCall, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family.

     Born in Windber, PA, Cynthia was a daughter of the late Karl and Louise Cepuch Evans.  Her family moved to Aiken from Elizabeth, NJ in 1953 when she was 9 years old. ...

Lucille Redd Enloe

Lucille Redd Enloe

Feb 26, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Lucille Redd Enloe, 87, passed away peacefully on February 26th, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family. Lucille was born February 2nd, 1934 to Lonnie and Nell Redd of Vaucluse, SC. She is survived by her husband, Harold Enloe, her children: Michael Enloe, Pamela (Neil) Winter, and Sherri (Eric) Wilson, six grandchildren: Matthew, Darby, and Andrew Winter,...

Barbara Ruth Rees

Barbara Ruth Rees

Feb 22, 2021

The funeral liturgy for Mrs. Barbara Ruth Rees will be held on March 6th at 1 pm at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Aiken, SC with Very Reverend Gregory B. Wilson, celebrant.

     Mrs. Rees, 82, of Aiken, South Carolina, died on February 22, 2021. Born in Ventura California, to the late Earl and Blanche Stanley. Barbara lived...

Barbara Anne Bruce Valentine

Barbara Anne Bruce Valentine

Feb 20, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Barbara Anne Bruce Valentine, 81, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021. A graveside funeral will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in Southlawn Cemetery with Pastor Gary Hanna officiating. Born August 10, 1939, in East St. Louis, IL, Mrs. Valentine was a daughter of the late William and Elisabeth Daniels Mielke. During her life...

Phyllis Ahrens Campbell

Phyllis Ahrens Campbell

Feb 19, 2021

Aiken – Phyllis Ahrens Campbell, 91, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021.

Mrs. Campbell was born in York, PA,  the daughter of the late Lewis and Pansy Frey Ahrens.  She was a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church and active with St. John's Circle.  Phyllis enjoyed her years of involvement as a member and officer of the Business and...

Leonard "Len" Alvin Yaun, Jr.

Leonard "Len" Alvin Yaun, Jr.

Feb 17, 2021

Aiken – Mr. Leonard Alvin Yaun, Jr., 86, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at home after a short illness.

Len, a lifelong resident of Aiken, was born in Augusta, Georgia, a son of the late Leonard A. Yaun, Sr. and Sallie Mae Seago Yaun.  He lived in Aiken his entire life except for one year in Panama City, Florida,...

Ann LoGrande Signorelli

Ann LoGrande Signorelli

Feb 16, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Ann Signorelli, 95, passed away on February 16, 2021 after a brief illness.     Born in Passaic, NJ, Mrs. Signorelli was the daughter of the late Anthony and Augustina LoGrande. 

     Her greatest love was cooking and nourishing her family.  Her Italian specialties such a Italian wedding soup and lasagna were legendary.     Ann Signorelli is survived by...

David Roy Faulkner

David Roy Faulkner

Feb 16, 2021

YATESVILLE, GA – DAVID ROY FAULKNER, 52, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at his residence.

A native of Beaufort, SC, David was a son of the late Russell Burton Kern Faulkner and Nancy Leap Faulkner.  He was a retired truck driver.

Survivors include his wife, Amanda Doss Faulkner; two daughters, Tayler Faulkner (Jeremy Burkett), Aiken, SC, Savannah Faulkner, Aiken,...

Sharon Elaine Brown

Sharon Elaine Brown

Feb 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Sharon Elaine Brown, 78, widow of the late John Aulston Brown, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tracy Gregory officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment...

Marilyn Jeanette Anderson

Marilyn Jeanette Anderson

Feb 14, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Marilyn Jeanette Anderson died on February 14, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Home in Aiken, South Carolina.     Marilyn Jeanette (Lowe) Anderson was born near Gettysburg, South Dakota to Wilbert  and Bernice (Davidson) Lowe on December 3, 1927.  She attended school in Gettysburg until the family moved to Bryant, SD in 1937, where she continued her education.  After graduating...

Anne Lewandowski

Anne Lewandowski

Feb 14, 2021

AIKEN, SC – ANNE MARIE EWING LEWANDOWSKI, 80, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at The Place at Pepper Hill.

     A native of Brooklyn, NY, Anne Marie was one of five children born the late John J. and Frances Voigt Ewing.  She lived in Aiken since 1972, was a homemaker and was of the Catholic faith.

     Survivors include...

Paul Martin Hyman

Paul Martin Hyman

Feb 12, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Paul Martin Hyman, age 74, entered into the presence of Jesus Christ on February 12, 2021 at 9:04 PM after a brief battle with COVID-19.  Paul was born on December 16, 1946 in Richmond, Virginia. He is survived by his wife and soul-mate of 52 years, Mary Eckardt Hyman; two sons, Phillip Steele Hyman of Aiken and...

Douglas McArthur Summer

Douglas McArthur Summer

Feb 11, 2021

NEW ELLENTON, SC – DOUGLAS McARTHUR SUMMER, 78, beloved husband of Ann Summer, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Agape Hospice House, Lexington, SC.

     A native of Saluda County, SC, Doug was a son of the late Sammy J. and Effie G. Price Summer.  He lived in New Ellenton since 1962 and retired after 37 years from Owens...

Charles Howard Weddle

Charles Howard Weddle

Feb 11, 2021

Aiken – Mr. Charles Howard Weddle, 84, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021. Mr. Weddle was born in Brownstown, IN, a son of the late Silburn Curtis Weddle and Reva Sweeney Weddle. He served in the US Navy and was married for 54 years to the love of his life, Linda Lou (Bennett) Weddle who preceded him in death in...

Gurvis Grat Riffe

Gurvis Grat Riffe

Feb 10, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Gurvis Grat Riffe (“Grat”), 91 years of age died February 10, 2021 at his residence, Trinity on Laurens in Aiken, South Carolina.  He was born in Omar, West Virginia, and then grew up in Hanover, West Virginia, the oldest son of Henry F. Riffe and Pearl Adams Riffe.  He graduated from BaiIeysville High School in 1946, and...

Rebecca "Becky" Ray Lock

Rebecca "Becky" Ray Lock

Feb 9, 2021

AIKEN, SC – REBECCA “BECKY” RAY LOCK, 73, widow of David M. Lock, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 following an extended illness.

     A native of Mount Dora, FL, Becky was a daughter of the late Jefferson G. and Betty Bouterse Ray.  She was a graduate of Georgia Southern University and had lived in Aiken since 1975.  She taught...

Willie M. Harrelson

Willie M. Harrelson

Feb 7, 2021

AIKEN, SC – WILLIE M. HARRELSON, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, 10 days shy of her 97th birthday.

     A native of Lincolnton, GA, Willie was a daughter of the late Franklin Luther and Hessie Freeman Cothran.  She was a retired hairdresser and ran a shop out of her home for many years.  She was a life member of...

Gerald Joseph Baumgartner

Gerald Joseph Baumgartner

Feb 7, 2021

AIKEN, SC - GERALD JOSEPH "JERRY" BAUMBARDNER, 69, of Robbinsdale, MN, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Obituary information will follow.

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

Leo W. Knoepfle

Leo W. Knoepfle

Feb 6, 2021

AIKEN, SC – LEO W. KNOEPFLE, 83, husband of the late Myrtle Ann Bauer Knoepfle, passed away suddenly, Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his residence.

     A native of Campbell County, SD, Leo was a son of the late Edwin and Emma Rorbach Knoepfle.  He lived in Aiken, SC since 2004 and retired as a superintendent with Morrison & Knudsen’s...

Evelyn Rogers Barton

Evelyn Rogers Barton

Feb 6, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Margaret Evelyn Rogers Barton, age 87, entered into rest on February 6, 2021 at Pepper Hill Nursing Center in Aiken, South Carolina.

      She is survived by her husband William D. Barton, Sr. (Bill), daughter, Donna Eden (John), son Danny Barton (Carol), son Roger Barton (Shari), brother Walter Rogers (Beverly), and brother Clement Rogers (Claire). She also is survived...

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