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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Leo Joseph Watts

Leo Joseph Watts

Feb 5, 2021

AIKEN, SC – LEO JOSEPH WATTS, 73, beloved husband of Sylvia Edwards Watts, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

      A native of Lancaster, PA, Leo was a son of the late Harry Leo and Lucille Hartman Watts.  He grew up in Columbia, PA and graduated from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, PA. ...

Paul William Teti, Jr.

Paul William Teti, Jr.

Feb 3, 2021

AIKEN, SC – PAUL WILLIAM TETI, JR., 39, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 3, 2021.

     A native of Huntington, NY, Paul was a son of Paul William and Birgid Meyer Teti.  He was the owner of Paul’s Affordable Painting.

     Surviving, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Tracy; daughter, Skye Teti; brothers, Perry Tepperwien, Sascha Tepperwien; paternal...

Susan Allyce Sizemore

Susan Allyce Sizemore

Feb 2, 2021

AIKEN, SC - SUSAN ALLYCE SIZEMORE, 66, passed away February 2, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

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

George Richard Laverick

George Richard Laverick

Feb 1, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. George Richard Laverick, 78, beloved husband of Honora Marie Laverick, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. Born in Charleroi, PA, Mr. Laverick was a son of the late Richard Allen and Bertha Waltz Laverick. He graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering degree. Mr. Laverick worked as an electrical engineer...

Katherine Vargo

Katherine Vargo

Jan 31, 2021

NEW ELLENTON, SC – KATHERINE VARGO, 71, beloved wife of Michael Vargo and loving mother of Amy and Amanda Vargo, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

     Born in Detroit, MI, Katherine was a daughter of the late Stanley and Frances Prus.  She grew up in Lincoln Park, MI and had made her...

Harry Phillip Hamilton

Harry Phillip Hamilton

Jan 30, 2021

AIKEN, SC – HARRY PHILLIP “PHIL” HAMILTON, 50, beloved husband of Bridget Ann Dunne Hamilton, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

     A native of Philadelphia, PA, Phil was a son of the late Harry Phillip and June Elizabeth Brown Hamilton.  He was a master plumber and pipefitter and formerly worked for...

June Rose Huston

June Rose Huston

Jan 29, 2021

June Huston, 92, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2021, after a long illness. She leaves behind an incredible legacy of love. June was born in Johnson City, TN, on September 16, 1928, to William Dewitt Rose and Nancy Parrot Rose. She grew up in Johnson City until moving to Knoxville, TN, to attend the University of Tennessee. There, she...

The Honorable Probate Judge Sue H. Roe

The Honorable Probate Judge Sue H. Roe

Jan 27, 2021

Aiken – The Honorable Probate Judge Sue H. Roe, 77, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021.

Sue was born in White Pond, SC, a daughter of the late Samuel and Susie Webb Hair.  Prior to being elected Probate Judge for Aiken County, she served as a clerk in the Clerk of Court’s office, later becoming the Aiken County Clerk of...

Sabri Ann Dodenhoff Buchanan

Sabri Ann Dodenhoff Buchanan

Jan 26, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Sabri Ann Dodenhoff Buchanan, 80, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at University Hospital in Augusta. 

     A lifelong resident of Aiken, Mrs. Buchanan was the daughter of the late John Ramsey Dodenhoff and Sabri Hankinson Smith.  She was a 1958 graduate of Aiken High School.  Prior to her retirement, she was the office manager for Aiken Dental...

Darlene D. Foster

Darlene D. Foster

Jan 24, 2021

AIKEN, SC – DARLENE DERRICK FOSTER, 59, beloved wife of R. Curtis “Curt” Foster, Jr., passed away suddenly Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     Born in Columbia, SC, Darlene was a daughter of Beatrice Poole Derrick and the late James Edward Derrick.  She lived most of her life in Aiken County and was the most caring...

Mary Allen Snow Owen

Mary Allen Snow Owen

Jan 24, 2021

Aiken – Mrs. Mary Allen Snow Owen, 88, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021.

Mrs. Owen was born in Chesapeake, VA, the daughter of the late Arthur William Snow and Mary Isobel Bulla Snow.  She had lived in Aiken since 1955, was a member of St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, the Aiken Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, and the Aiken Symphony Guild.

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John Thomas Brantley, Sr.

John Thomas Brantley, Sr.

Jan 24, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. John Brantley Sr. passed away on Sunday January 24th, 2021. He was the son of the late Raymond E. and Catherine D. Brantley.  He is survived by sons John Brantley Jr. (Lisa) of Jackson, SC, Jason Brantley of Aiken, SC and Kevin Brantley of Summerville, SC.  Brothers Raymond R. Brantley (Shirley) of Piedmont, SC and James...

David Michael Roof

David Michael Roof

Jan 22, 2021

AIKEN, SC – DAVID MICHAEL “SUPER DAVE” ROOF, 63, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     A native of San Diego, CA, Dave was a son of the late Charles C. and Nancy Elizabeth King Roof.  He served as an EN5 in the United States Navy, stationed in Bermuda.  He lived in Aiken since 1989...

Robert Malcolm Becker

Robert Malcolm Becker

Jan 20, 2021

AIKEN, SC – ROBERT MALCOLM BECKER, 90, beloved husband of Jean Stoebe Becker, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 following an extended illness.

     A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Robert was the son of the late Maurice and Agnes Schwartz Becker.  Bob was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving from 1952 until 1954, played on the Marine Corps Baseball Team...

Wendy Joycelyn Phillips-Clarke

Wendy Joycelyn Phillips-Clarke

Jan 18, 2021

Wendy Joycelyn Phillips-Clarke was born in Georgetown, Guyana, South America, formally British Guyana, on April 1, 1951. She was born to the late Reginald and Hyacinth Jeffrey. She was one of eight children born to Hyacinth. She received her first degree in Business administration and biblical studies. In 1971, she migrated to USA and worked on Wall Street as a...

Jesse Lafate Moyer

Jesse Lafate Moyer

Jan 18, 2021

AIKEN, SC – JESSE L. MOYER, 87, husband of the late Carrie Owens Moyer, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     A native of Johnston, SC, Jess was a son of the late Wylie M. and Willar Franklin Moyer.  He started working for E. I. DuPont at the Savannah River Site in 1951.  He was...

Thomas Wayne Walpool

Thomas Wayne Walpool

Jan 17, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Thomas Wayne Walpool was born in Nashville Tennessee on April 14, 1935 to the late William Thomas Walpool, Jr and Edna Coleman Walpool.

    Tom graduated from the University of Alabama with a Master’s degree in speech pathology. In 1963, he relocated his family to Greenville, SC and began a 30 year career as the Executive Director...

Dennis Joseph Fitzgerald

Dennis Joseph Fitzgerald

Jan 17, 2021

AIKEN, SC – DENNIS JOSEPH FITZGERALD, 78, beloved husband of Wendy Katonak Fitzgerald, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence.

     Born in Camden, NJ, Dennis was a son of the late William and Alice Hoffman Fitzgerald.  He grew up in Ashland, NJ and served in the U.S. Air Force.  Dennis was stationed at the Aiken Air Force...

Carla B. Gerstenberg, DPM

Carla B. Gerstenberg, DPM

Jan 16, 2021

CARLA B. GERSTENBERG, DPM passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness. 

Information will be announced.

SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Dorothy Burton Smith

Dorothy Burton Smith

Jan 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Dorothy Burton "Dot" Smith, 78, beloved wife of 59 years to Lionel Vance Smith, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at St. John's United Methodist Church with The Rev. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon and The Rev. Butch Blackwell officiating. Private interment will follow. Due to...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Leo Joseph Watts

Leo Joseph Watts

Feb 5, 2021

AIKEN, SC – LEO JOSEPH WATTS, 73, beloved husband of Sylvia Edwards Watts, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

      A native of Lancaster, PA, Leo was a son of the late Harry Leo and Lucille Hartman Watts.  He grew up in Columbia, PA and graduated from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, PA. ...

Paul William Teti, Jr.

Paul William Teti, Jr.

Feb 3, 2021

AIKEN, SC – PAUL WILLIAM TETI, JR., 39, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 3, 2021.

     A native of Huntington, NY, Paul was a son of Paul William and Birgid Meyer Teti.  He was the owner of Paul’s Affordable Painting.

     Surviving, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Tracy; daughter, Skye Teti; brothers, Perry Tepperwien, Sascha Tepperwien; paternal...

Susan Allyce Sizemore

Susan Allyce Sizemore

Feb 2, 2021

AIKEN, SC - SUSAN ALLYCE SIZEMORE, 66, passed away February 2, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

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

George Richard Laverick

George Richard Laverick

Feb 1, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. George Richard Laverick, 78, beloved husband of Honora Marie Laverick, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. Born in Charleroi, PA, Mr. Laverick was a son of the late Richard Allen and Bertha Waltz Laverick. He graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering degree. Mr. Laverick worked as an electrical engineer...

Katherine Vargo

Katherine Vargo

Jan 31, 2021

NEW ELLENTON, SC – KATHERINE VARGO, 71, beloved wife of Michael Vargo and loving mother of Amy and Amanda Vargo, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

     Born in Detroit, MI, Katherine was a daughter of the late Stanley and Frances Prus.  She grew up in Lincoln Park, MI and had made her...

Harry Phillip Hamilton

Harry Phillip Hamilton

Jan 30, 2021

AIKEN, SC – HARRY PHILLIP “PHIL” HAMILTON, 50, beloved husband of Bridget Ann Dunne Hamilton, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

     A native of Philadelphia, PA, Phil was a son of the late Harry Phillip and June Elizabeth Brown Hamilton.  He was a master plumber and pipefitter and formerly worked for...

June Rose Huston

June Rose Huston

Jan 29, 2021

June Huston, 92, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2021, after a long illness. She leaves behind an incredible legacy of love. June was born in Johnson City, TN, on September 16, 1928, to William Dewitt Rose and Nancy Parrot Rose. She grew up in Johnson City until moving to Knoxville, TN, to attend the University of Tennessee. There, she...

The Honorable Probate Judge Sue H. Roe

The Honorable Probate Judge Sue H. Roe

Jan 27, 2021

Aiken – The Honorable Probate Judge Sue H. Roe, 77, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021.

Sue was born in White Pond, SC, a daughter of the late Samuel and Susie Webb Hair.  Prior to being elected Probate Judge for Aiken County, she served as a clerk in the Clerk of Court’s office, later becoming the Aiken County Clerk of...

Sabri Ann Dodenhoff Buchanan

Sabri Ann Dodenhoff Buchanan

Jan 26, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Sabri Ann Dodenhoff Buchanan, 80, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at University Hospital in Augusta. 

     A lifelong resident of Aiken, Mrs. Buchanan was the daughter of the late John Ramsey Dodenhoff and Sabri Hankinson Smith.  She was a 1958 graduate of Aiken High School.  Prior to her retirement, she was the office manager for Aiken Dental...

Darlene D. Foster

Darlene D. Foster

Jan 24, 2021

AIKEN, SC – DARLENE DERRICK FOSTER, 59, beloved wife of R. Curtis “Curt” Foster, Jr., passed away suddenly Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     Born in Columbia, SC, Darlene was a daughter of Beatrice Poole Derrick and the late James Edward Derrick.  She lived most of her life in Aiken County and was the most caring...

Mary Allen Snow Owen

Mary Allen Snow Owen

Jan 24, 2021

Aiken – Mrs. Mary Allen Snow Owen, 88, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021.

Mrs. Owen was born in Chesapeake, VA, the daughter of the late Arthur William Snow and Mary Isobel Bulla Snow.  She had lived in Aiken since 1955, was a member of St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, the Aiken Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, and the Aiken Symphony Guild.

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John Thomas Brantley, Sr.

John Thomas Brantley, Sr.

Jan 24, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. John Brantley Sr. passed away on Sunday January 24th, 2021. He was the son of the late Raymond E. and Catherine D. Brantley.  He is survived by sons John Brantley Jr. (Lisa) of Jackson, SC, Jason Brantley of Aiken, SC and Kevin Brantley of Summerville, SC.  Brothers Raymond R. Brantley (Shirley) of Piedmont, SC and James...

David Michael Roof

David Michael Roof

Jan 22, 2021

AIKEN, SC – DAVID MICHAEL “SUPER DAVE” ROOF, 63, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     A native of San Diego, CA, Dave was a son of the late Charles C. and Nancy Elizabeth King Roof.  He served as an EN5 in the United States Navy, stationed in Bermuda.  He lived in Aiken since 1989...

Robert Malcolm Becker

Robert Malcolm Becker

Jan 20, 2021

AIKEN, SC – ROBERT MALCOLM BECKER, 90, beloved husband of Jean Stoebe Becker, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 following an extended illness.

     A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Robert was the son of the late Maurice and Agnes Schwartz Becker.  Bob was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving from 1952 until 1954, played on the Marine Corps Baseball Team...

Wendy Joycelyn Phillips-Clarke

Wendy Joycelyn Phillips-Clarke

Jan 18, 2021

Wendy Joycelyn Phillips-Clarke was born in Georgetown, Guyana, South America, formally British Guyana, on April 1, 1951. She was born to the late Reginald and Hyacinth Jeffrey. She was one of eight children born to Hyacinth. She received her first degree in Business administration and biblical studies. In 1971, she migrated to USA and worked on Wall Street as a...

Jesse Lafate Moyer

Jesse Lafate Moyer

Jan 18, 2021

AIKEN, SC – JESSE L. MOYER, 87, husband of the late Carrie Owens Moyer, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     A native of Johnston, SC, Jess was a son of the late Wylie M. and Willar Franklin Moyer.  He started working for E. I. DuPont at the Savannah River Site in 1951.  He was...

Thomas Wayne Walpool

Thomas Wayne Walpool

Jan 17, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Thomas Wayne Walpool was born in Nashville Tennessee on April 14, 1935 to the late William Thomas Walpool, Jr and Edna Coleman Walpool.

    Tom graduated from the University of Alabama with a Master’s degree in speech pathology. In 1963, he relocated his family to Greenville, SC and began a 30 year career as the Executive Director...

Dennis Joseph Fitzgerald

Dennis Joseph Fitzgerald

Jan 17, 2021

AIKEN, SC – DENNIS JOSEPH FITZGERALD, 78, beloved husband of Wendy Katonak Fitzgerald, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence.

     Born in Camden, NJ, Dennis was a son of the late William and Alice Hoffman Fitzgerald.  He grew up in Ashland, NJ and served in the U.S. Air Force.  Dennis was stationed at the Aiken Air Force...

Carla B. Gerstenberg, DPM

Carla B. Gerstenberg, DPM

Jan 16, 2021

CARLA B. GERSTENBERG, DPM passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness. 

Information will be announced.

SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Dorothy Burton Smith

Dorothy Burton Smith

Jan 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Dorothy Burton "Dot" Smith, 78, beloved wife of 59 years to Lionel Vance Smith, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at St. John's United Methodist Church with The Rev. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon and The Rev. Butch Blackwell officiating. Private interment will follow. Due to...

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