Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

DixieLee Marie Maxwell

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)....

Elizabeth Jean Moler

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)...

Jack Ridgeway

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...

Sean Lanza

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...

Augustine Marie Brun Lusk

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...

Carmen I Rivas Ortiz

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...

Bryan Michael Mackey

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....

Amanda Shawn Greene

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,...

Boncil "Bo" Henry Dyches, Jr.

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,...

Marjorie Louise Hyer

Marjorie Louise Hyer

Jun 24, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARJORIE LOUISE (REED) HYER, age 103, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2021 at her home in Aiken, SC.

Marjorie (Marge) was born to Orie E. and Celina Maude (Beck) Reed on April 2, 1918 in Bourbon, IN where she and her three sisters grew up.  After graduating from Bourbon High School, Marge attended Ball State University...

Philip Charles Stack

Philip Charles Stack

Jun 24, 2021

Aiken, SC – Mr. Philip Charles Stack, 81, loving husband of Anne Albright Kelty, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021.

Phil was born in McGregor, IA, a son of the late Gerald Thomas and Helen Mary Hinsch Stack.  He served in the US Navy, and later in the US Naval Reserves.  He graduated from the University of Iowa, and later...

Sophie Catherine Shamblen

Sophie Catherine Shamblen

Jun 24, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Sophie Catherine Shamblen, 45, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 24, 2021 at her residence.

A native of London, England, Sophie was a daughter of the late Peter and Madeline Carstars Hick.  She moved to Aiken 20 years ago and worked in the horse industry in Aiken for a number of years.  She was very dedicated to animals.

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William Robert Combs

William Robert Combs

Jun 23, 2021

AIKEN, SC - On June 23rd, 2021 William (Bill) Combs, age 80 died at his residence in Aiken, SC. He is survived by Judy his loving wife of 57 years, son Dr. W. Bradford Combs and fiancé Jennifer of Aiken, daughter Susan Heil and son-in-law Todd of Atlanta, GA, sister Wilma Marchino and brother Jim. His parents and sister Doris...

Roy Francis Stewart

Roy Francis Stewart

Jun 23, 2021

EDGEFIELD, SC – ROY FRANCIS STEWART, 65, beloved husband of Monika Hampel Stewart, passed away suddenly Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in Clinton, SC.

A native of Aiken County, Roy was a son of Betty Stallings and was raised by his grandparents, Henry and Frances Stewart at Camp Gravitt.  He worked at Camp Gravitt until he retired and became a poultry...

Katherine G. Whittle

Katherine G. Whittle

Jun 22, 2021

AIKEN, SC – KATHERINE G. WHITTLE, 91, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at her residence.

A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Katherine was a daughter of the late Robert W. and Pearl Stone Gunter.  She retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass.  She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Batesburg.

Surviving are her daughter, Judy Whittle,...

Bobby Lee Hollandsworth

Bobby Lee Hollandsworth

Jun 18, 2021

TRENTON, SC – BOBBY LEE HOLLANDSWORTH, 85, of Trenton, entered into rest on June 18, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Louise Hollandsworth, two brothers, Daniel Hollandsworth (Sue) and Jerry Hollandsworth (Deborah) of West Virginia and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on July 11, 2021 at the Trenton United Methodist Church,...

Shirley B. Cothran

Shirley B. Cothran

Jun 16, 2021

Aiken, SC - Shirley B. Cothran, 84, beloved wife of Robert E. (Bob) Cothran passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at her home.

     A native of Augusta, GA, Shirley was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mae Barnes.  She graduated from Williston-Elko High School in 1954 and went to work for Jones and Murph Surveyors as their Office...

Dr. Brice E. Vickery

Dr. Brice E. Vickery

Jun 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC – DR. BRICE E. VICKERY, 92, husband of the late Marilyn Kennedy Vickery, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at his residence.

Born in Bronx, NY, Dr. Vickery was a son of the late Ralph and Linda Yarvote Vickery. He served in a submarine squadron in the Navy during World War II.  He was a graduate of Lincoln...

Steven Clarence Boulware

Steven Clarence Boulware

Jun 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC – STEVEN CLARENCE BOULWARE, 72, husband of the late Donoza Jones “Doni” Boulware, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Carolina’s Medical Center, Charlotte, NC.

A native of Winnsboro, SC, Steven was a son of the late Wallace and Lois Black Boulware.  He attended Spartanburg Junior College and had lived in Aiken since 1973.  He retired from the...

Harry Roger Bosley

Harry Roger Bosley

Jun 13, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Harry Roger Bosley, loving husband of Patricia Ann (Mellotte) Bosley, passed into Jesus’ arms in Aiken, SC on June 13, 2021. He was 77 years old.

     Harry was born in Cumberland, MD on October 19, 1943. He graduated in 1961 from Fort Hill High School where he played sports, but especially loved playing baseball. He was...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

DixieLee Marie Maxwell

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)....

Elizabeth Jean Moler

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)...

Jack Ridgeway

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...

Sean Lanza

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...

Augustine Marie Brun Lusk

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...

Carmen I Rivas Ortiz

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...

Bryan Michael Mackey

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....

Amanda Shawn Greene

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,...

Boncil "Bo" Henry Dyches, Jr.

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,...

Marjorie Louise Hyer

Marjorie Louise Hyer

Jun 24, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARJORIE LOUISE (REED) HYER, age 103, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2021 at her home in Aiken, SC.

Marjorie (Marge) was born to Orie E. and Celina Maude (Beck) Reed on April 2, 1918 in Bourbon, IN where she and her three sisters grew up.  After graduating from Bourbon High School, Marge attended Ball State University...

Philip Charles Stack

Philip Charles Stack

Jun 24, 2021

Aiken, SC – Mr. Philip Charles Stack, 81, loving husband of Anne Albright Kelty, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021.

Phil was born in McGregor, IA, a son of the late Gerald Thomas and Helen Mary Hinsch Stack.  He served in the US Navy, and later in the US Naval Reserves.  He graduated from the University of Iowa, and later...

Sophie Catherine Shamblen

Sophie Catherine Shamblen

Jun 24, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Sophie Catherine Shamblen, 45, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 24, 2021 at her residence.

A native of London, England, Sophie was a daughter of the late Peter and Madeline Carstars Hick.  She moved to Aiken 20 years ago and worked in the horse industry in Aiken for a number of years.  She was very dedicated to animals.

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William Robert Combs

William Robert Combs

Jun 23, 2021

AIKEN, SC - On June 23rd, 2021 William (Bill) Combs, age 80 died at his residence in Aiken, SC. He is survived by Judy his loving wife of 57 years, son Dr. W. Bradford Combs and fiancé Jennifer of Aiken, daughter Susan Heil and son-in-law Todd of Atlanta, GA, sister Wilma Marchino and brother Jim. His parents and sister Doris...

Roy Francis Stewart

Roy Francis Stewart

Jun 23, 2021

EDGEFIELD, SC – ROY FRANCIS STEWART, 65, beloved husband of Monika Hampel Stewart, passed away suddenly Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in Clinton, SC.

A native of Aiken County, Roy was a son of Betty Stallings and was raised by his grandparents, Henry and Frances Stewart at Camp Gravitt.  He worked at Camp Gravitt until he retired and became a poultry...

Katherine G. Whittle

Katherine G. Whittle

Jun 22, 2021

AIKEN, SC – KATHERINE G. WHITTLE, 91, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at her residence.

A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Katherine was a daughter of the late Robert W. and Pearl Stone Gunter.  She retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass.  She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Batesburg.

Surviving are her daughter, Judy Whittle,...

Bobby Lee Hollandsworth

Bobby Lee Hollandsworth

Jun 18, 2021

TRENTON, SC – BOBBY LEE HOLLANDSWORTH, 85, of Trenton, entered into rest on June 18, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Louise Hollandsworth, two brothers, Daniel Hollandsworth (Sue) and Jerry Hollandsworth (Deborah) of West Virginia and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on July 11, 2021 at the Trenton United Methodist Church,...

Shirley B. Cothran

Shirley B. Cothran

Jun 16, 2021

Aiken, SC - Shirley B. Cothran, 84, beloved wife of Robert E. (Bob) Cothran passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at her home.

     A native of Augusta, GA, Shirley was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mae Barnes.  She graduated from Williston-Elko High School in 1954 and went to work for Jones and Murph Surveyors as their Office...

Dr. Brice E. Vickery

Dr. Brice E. Vickery

Jun 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC – DR. BRICE E. VICKERY, 92, husband of the late Marilyn Kennedy Vickery, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at his residence.

Born in Bronx, NY, Dr. Vickery was a son of the late Ralph and Linda Yarvote Vickery. He served in a submarine squadron in the Navy during World War II.  He was a graduate of Lincoln...

Steven Clarence Boulware

Steven Clarence Boulware

Jun 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC – STEVEN CLARENCE BOULWARE, 72, husband of the late Donoza Jones “Doni” Boulware, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Carolina’s Medical Center, Charlotte, NC.

A native of Winnsboro, SC, Steven was a son of the late Wallace and Lois Black Boulware.  He attended Spartanburg Junior College and had lived in Aiken since 1973.  He retired from the...

Harry Roger Bosley

Harry Roger Bosley

Jun 13, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Harry Roger Bosley, loving husband of Patricia Ann (Mellotte) Bosley, passed into Jesus’ arms in Aiken, SC on June 13, 2021. He was 77 years old.

     Harry was born in Cumberland, MD on October 19, 1943. He graduated in 1961 from Fort Hill High School where he played sports, but especially loved playing baseball. He was...