Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Margaretta "Retta" Townsend Stoddard
May 18, 2021
Charlotte, NC - Mrs. Margaretta "Retta" Townsend Stoddard, 75, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Retta was born in Forsyth, GA, a daughter of the late Katheryne Bland McSwain and stepfather, Harold Dean McSwain, Sr. Retta graduated from Mary Persons High School in Forsyth, GA and attended Georgia Southern University. She was a loyal employee of Belk with over 20...
James Newman "Newt" Holloway
May 17, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Mr. James Newman "Newt" Holloway, 76, passed away peacefully Monday, May 17, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born in Maryville, TN, Mr. Holloway was son of the late James Newman and Doris Holloway, Sr. Newt grew up in Maryville loving the outdoors. He was an Eagle Scout and loved to hunt and fish in the native trout...
Lewis Taylor Beckum
May 17, 2021
AIKEN, SC – LEWIS TAYLOR “SONNY” BECKUM, 90, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at his residence.
The youngest of five children and the only boy, “Sonny” was born and raised in Blythe, GA, the son of the late John Lewis (JL) and Mamie Taylor Beckum. Sonny spent an idyllic boyhood playing in the fields, swimming, and fishing with...
Laura Sue Rothwell
May 17, 2021
AIKEN, SC – LAURA SUE ROTHWELL, 89, widow of Donald L. Rothwell, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 following a sudden illness.
A native of Tiptonville, TN, Laura was a daughter of the late Mary Agnes Page MIngle and Charlie Hill, Jr. Laura was very proud that she had the opportunity as a young girl to sing and play harmonica...
Mary Elizabeth Allen
May 11, 2021
NEW ELLENTON, SC – MARY ELIZABETH SPRINGS ALLEN, 85, widow of Howard Allen, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
A native of McColl, SC, Mary was a daughter of the late James Gillan and Katherine Suzanne Douglas Springs. She lived in Georgetown, SC from 1950 until 1969 when she and Howard...
Dennis Warren Ridgeway
May 8, 2021
Aiken – Mr. Dennis Warren Ridgeway, 68, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021. Dennis was born in Neptune, NJ, a son of the late Frank and Janice Ridgeway. He moved to Aiken in 2013, and was a former FIOS engineer and Right of Way agent for Verizon. He also served in the U.S. Naval Reserves. Dennis was a wonderful husband...
William R. "Billy" Oakes
May 8, 2021
AIKEN, SC – WILLIAM R. “BILLY” OAKES, 59, beloved husband of Marie Shutzer Oakes, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at his residence.
A native of Freehold, NJ, Billy was a son of the late Robert W. and Jean Rue Oakes. He lived in Aiken since 1999 and worked with Youngs Tree Service. Billy loved fishing and the outdoors. He...
Chris Martin Proveaux
May 6, 2021
Chris Martin Proveaux, RN, CNHP, MH, ND, HN-BC, age 71, entered Hospice care April 2020 and, with wife by his side, went home to be with The Lord on May 6th, 2021.
Chris was born in Bamberg, SC on October 22, 1949. He has resided in Wagener, SC, with his loving wife, from 1999 until the time of his...
Patrick Clement Rogers, Sr.
May 3, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Patrick Clements Rogers Sr., 77, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2021. Clement was born on July 26, 1943 to Walter and Lexie Rogers in Aiken, SC. After graduating from Aiken High School in 1961, he went on to attend Campbell University and served in the Army National Guard. In 1966, he married Claire Day (Padgett)...
Thomas M. Murphy
Apr 30, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Thomas M. Murphy, 82, passed away on April 30, at his home in Aiken, SC. He was born in Chicago, and grew up in Waukegan, IL. He attended Campion Jesuit High School and graduated from Waukegan Township High School.
After serving in the Marines, Tom managed his family’s mobile home park in Park City, IL. He was...
William John Bowen, Jr.
Apr 26, 2021
AIKEN, SC - William John “Bill” Bowen, Jr., 73, beloved husband of Anne Forbes Bowen, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 just hours from his 74th birthday.
Born in Cambridge, MA, Bill was a son of the late William John and Mary Mackenzie Bowen. He grew up in Lexington, MA, attended Lexington High School and graduated from Boston College with...
Laurence Joseph Lynd
Apr 25, 2021
WINDSOR, SC – LAURENCE J. “LARRY” LYND. 77, beloved husband of Deborah Roberts Lynd, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his residence in South Carolina.
A native of Rochester, NY, Larry was a son of the late Leo P. and Florence Scheid Lynd. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was employed by Xerox Corporation in...
Duane Beck
Apr 22, 2021
TRENTON, SC - Louie Duane Beck “Duane,” age 65 of Trenton danced through heaven’s open gate, Thursday, April 22, 2021.
Duane was a life-long community member, business owner, and friend to many. As a third-generation well driller, he gave water to the thirsty – in practice and in spirit. Duane was a long-serving board member of the South Carolina...
Michael Thomas Yancey
Apr 17, 2021
AIKEN, SC – MICHAEL THOMAS YANCEY, 59, beloved husband of Denise Dodd Yancey, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at his residence.
Born in Richmond, VA, Michael was a son of the late Whitelaw Reed Yancey, Jr, and Barbara Childress Yancey. He grew up in Dunedin, FL where he and his family were very active in the car racing...
Linda Dianne Endler
Apr 14, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Linda D. Endler, 73, loving wife for 49 years of Alfred F. Endler, Jr (Rick), went to be with her Lord and Savior on 14 April 2021.
Linda grew up in Warner Robins, GA. In high school, Linda was a three-time All-State basketball standout, winning the GA State Championship her senior year. Linda’s family also hosted...
Emery Lee Whitlock
Apr 14, 2021
WHEATFIELD, NY - Emery Lee Whitlock, a resident of Wheatfield, NY, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Emery was 83 years old. Mr. Whitlock was born in Aiken, SC on July 7, 1937, to the late Daniel and Annie Whitlock. On September 2, 1961, he married his wife of 59 years, Alice...
Howard K. Baxter III
Apr 13, 2021
AIKEN, SC – HOWARD K. BAXTER III, 60, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
A native of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Howard was a son of the late Howard K. and Thelma Britton Baxter, Jr. He was a veteran of the United States Army and had lived in Aiken since 1992. He was a retired truck driver.
Survivors...
Sandra DeWitt Jackson
Apr 12, 2021
Aiken – Mrs. Sandra DeWitt Jackson, 74, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, surrounded by her family.
Sandra was born in Orangeburg, SC, a daughter of the late John Bertrum DeWitt and Verita Sandifer DeWitt. She moved to Aiken in 1957. She was a graduate of Aiken High School class of 1965. After high school she moved to Columbia, SC...
Jeremy Lee Golding
Apr 11, 2021
AIKEN, SC – JEREMY LEE GOLDING, 40, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his residence.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, Jeremy graduated from South Aiken High School in 1998. He loved animals.
Survivors include his parents, Ronnie and Ruth Golding; his brother, Stewart Golding (Jenny); twin brother, Michael Golding (April), all of Aiken. He was preceded in death by...
Dorothy Brown Crawford
Apr 10, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Dorothy Brown “Dot” Crawford, 90, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Henry Crawford. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Shellhouse Funeral Home with The Rev. Dr. Henry L. Chennault officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Private interment will...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Margaretta "Retta" Townsend Stoddard
May 18, 2021
Charlotte, NC - Mrs. Margaretta "Retta" Townsend Stoddard, 75, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Retta was born in Forsyth, GA, a daughter of the late Katheryne Bland McSwain and stepfather, Harold Dean McSwain, Sr. Retta graduated from Mary Persons High School in Forsyth, GA and attended Georgia Southern University. She was a loyal employee of Belk with over 20...
James Newman "Newt" Holloway
May 17, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Mr. James Newman "Newt" Holloway, 76, passed away peacefully Monday, May 17, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born in Maryville, TN, Mr. Holloway was son of the late James Newman and Doris Holloway, Sr. Newt grew up in Maryville loving the outdoors. He was an Eagle Scout and loved to hunt and fish in the native trout...
Lewis Taylor Beckum
May 17, 2021
AIKEN, SC – LEWIS TAYLOR “SONNY” BECKUM, 90, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at his residence.
The youngest of five children and the only boy, “Sonny” was born and raised in Blythe, GA, the son of the late John Lewis (JL) and Mamie Taylor Beckum. Sonny spent an idyllic boyhood playing in the fields, swimming, and fishing with...
Laura Sue Rothwell
May 17, 2021
AIKEN, SC – LAURA SUE ROTHWELL, 89, widow of Donald L. Rothwell, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 following a sudden illness.
A native of Tiptonville, TN, Laura was a daughter of the late Mary Agnes Page MIngle and Charlie Hill, Jr. Laura was very proud that she had the opportunity as a young girl to sing and play harmonica...
Mary Elizabeth Allen
May 11, 2021
NEW ELLENTON, SC – MARY ELIZABETH SPRINGS ALLEN, 85, widow of Howard Allen, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
A native of McColl, SC, Mary was a daughter of the late James Gillan and Katherine Suzanne Douglas Springs. She lived in Georgetown, SC from 1950 until 1969 when she and Howard...
Dennis Warren Ridgeway
May 8, 2021
Aiken – Mr. Dennis Warren Ridgeway, 68, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021. Dennis was born in Neptune, NJ, a son of the late Frank and Janice Ridgeway. He moved to Aiken in 2013, and was a former FIOS engineer and Right of Way agent for Verizon. He also served in the U.S. Naval Reserves. Dennis was a wonderful husband...
William R. "Billy" Oakes
May 8, 2021
AIKEN, SC – WILLIAM R. “BILLY” OAKES, 59, beloved husband of Marie Shutzer Oakes, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at his residence.
A native of Freehold, NJ, Billy was a son of the late Robert W. and Jean Rue Oakes. He lived in Aiken since 1999 and worked with Youngs Tree Service. Billy loved fishing and the outdoors. He...
Chris Martin Proveaux
May 6, 2021
Chris Martin Proveaux, RN, CNHP, MH, ND, HN-BC, age 71, entered Hospice care April 2020 and, with wife by his side, went home to be with The Lord on May 6th, 2021.
Chris was born in Bamberg, SC on October 22, 1949. He has resided in Wagener, SC, with his loving wife, from 1999 until the time of his...
Patrick Clement Rogers, Sr.
May 3, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Patrick Clements Rogers Sr., 77, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2021. Clement was born on July 26, 1943 to Walter and Lexie Rogers in Aiken, SC. After graduating from Aiken High School in 1961, he went on to attend Campbell University and served in the Army National Guard. In 1966, he married Claire Day (Padgett)...
Thomas M. Murphy
Apr 30, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Thomas M. Murphy, 82, passed away on April 30, at his home in Aiken, SC. He was born in Chicago, and grew up in Waukegan, IL. He attended Campion Jesuit High School and graduated from Waukegan Township High School.
After serving in the Marines, Tom managed his family’s mobile home park in Park City, IL. He was...
William John Bowen, Jr.
Apr 26, 2021
AIKEN, SC - William John “Bill” Bowen, Jr., 73, beloved husband of Anne Forbes Bowen, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 just hours from his 74th birthday.
Born in Cambridge, MA, Bill was a son of the late William John and Mary Mackenzie Bowen. He grew up in Lexington, MA, attended Lexington High School and graduated from Boston College with...
Laurence Joseph Lynd
Apr 25, 2021
WINDSOR, SC – LAURENCE J. “LARRY” LYND. 77, beloved husband of Deborah Roberts Lynd, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his residence in South Carolina.
A native of Rochester, NY, Larry was a son of the late Leo P. and Florence Scheid Lynd. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was employed by Xerox Corporation in...
Duane Beck
Apr 22, 2021
TRENTON, SC - Louie Duane Beck “Duane,” age 65 of Trenton danced through heaven’s open gate, Thursday, April 22, 2021.
Duane was a life-long community member, business owner, and friend to many. As a third-generation well driller, he gave water to the thirsty – in practice and in spirit. Duane was a long-serving board member of the South Carolina...
Michael Thomas Yancey
Apr 17, 2021
AIKEN, SC – MICHAEL THOMAS YANCEY, 59, beloved husband of Denise Dodd Yancey, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at his residence.
Born in Richmond, VA, Michael was a son of the late Whitelaw Reed Yancey, Jr, and Barbara Childress Yancey. He grew up in Dunedin, FL where he and his family were very active in the car racing...
Linda Dianne Endler
Apr 14, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Linda D. Endler, 73, loving wife for 49 years of Alfred F. Endler, Jr (Rick), went to be with her Lord and Savior on 14 April 2021.
Linda grew up in Warner Robins, GA. In high school, Linda was a three-time All-State basketball standout, winning the GA State Championship her senior year. Linda’s family also hosted...
Emery Lee Whitlock
Apr 14, 2021
WHEATFIELD, NY - Emery Lee Whitlock, a resident of Wheatfield, NY, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Emery was 83 years old. Mr. Whitlock was born in Aiken, SC on July 7, 1937, to the late Daniel and Annie Whitlock. On September 2, 1961, he married his wife of 59 years, Alice...
Howard K. Baxter III
Apr 13, 2021
AIKEN, SC – HOWARD K. BAXTER III, 60, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
A native of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Howard was a son of the late Howard K. and Thelma Britton Baxter, Jr. He was a veteran of the United States Army and had lived in Aiken since 1992. He was a retired truck driver.
Survivors...
Sandra DeWitt Jackson
Apr 12, 2021
Aiken – Mrs. Sandra DeWitt Jackson, 74, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, surrounded by her family.
Sandra was born in Orangeburg, SC, a daughter of the late John Bertrum DeWitt and Verita Sandifer DeWitt. She moved to Aiken in 1957. She was a graduate of Aiken High School class of 1965. After high school she moved to Columbia, SC...
Jeremy Lee Golding
Apr 11, 2021
AIKEN, SC – JEREMY LEE GOLDING, 40, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his residence.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, Jeremy graduated from South Aiken High School in 1998. He loved animals.
Survivors include his parents, Ronnie and Ruth Golding; his brother, Stewart Golding (Jenny); twin brother, Michael Golding (April), all of Aiken. He was preceded in death by...
Dorothy Brown Crawford
Apr 10, 2021
AIKEN, SC - Dorothy Brown “Dot” Crawford, 90, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Henry Crawford. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Shellhouse Funeral Home with The Rev. Dr. Henry L. Chennault officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Private interment will...
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