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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

David L. Rodgers

David L. Rodgers

Oct 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC – DAVID L. RODGERS, 72, beloved husband of Judy Hare Rodgers, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Millen, GA, David was a son of the late Johnny Johnson and  Mary Alice Wallace Johnson.  He is preceded in death by his brother Jackie Rodgers and sister Camille Davis.  He retired as Sergeant...

Ernest Ray "Ernie" Allen

Ernest Ray "Ernie" Allen

Oct 27, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Ernest Ray "Ernie" Allen, 77, loving husband of Anita Allen, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Aiken with The Rev. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon and The Rev. Butch Blackwell officiating. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a mask will be required...

Ella Mae Greene

Ella Mae Greene

Oct 26, 2020

AIKEN, SC - ELLA MAE BROWN GREENE, died Monday, October 26, 2020, at Augusta University Medical Center.

A resident of Aiken County for more than 65 years, Mrs. Greene was born on December 25, 1932 in Mena, Arkansas. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in New Ellenton and had many friends at Foreman Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Greene...

Edward Ray Rivers

Edward Ray Rivers

Oct 24, 2020

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Edward Ray Rivers was born on September 5, 1957 to Janice Campbell Rivers and the late Al Clark Rivers.

Dedicated Son, Father, Husband, and Brother he is survived by his mother Janice; son Christopher Evan Rivers; wife Nancy Rivers; brothers Stephen Rivers and his wife Denise; Mitchell Rivers; brother-in-law Dennis Wellen; sister/brother –in-law Sue and Doug DeSmidt;...

Lee Brittain

Lee Brittain

Oct 21, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC – LEE BRITTAIN, 50, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, October 21, 2020.

A native of Aiken County, Lee grew up in New Ellenton and graduated from Silver Bluff High School.  He was a hairstylist for many years in Aiken.

Surviving are his mother, Judith “Judi” Edenfield Livingston, New Ellenton; father, Tony L. Brittain, Sr. (Marty), Lake Murray;...

Wyatt James Levi Gibson

Wyatt James Levi Gibson

Oct 21, 2020

BEECH ISLAND, SC – WYATT JAMES LEVI GIBSON, 15 day old son of Casey Mark and Amanda Rose Gibson, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at MUSC in Charleston.

Surviving in addition to his loving parents are paternal grandparents, Mark and Daphne Gibson, Aiken; maternal grandparents, Lori Adams, Canton, OH, Charles Schmidt, Lakeland, FL; paternal great-grandfather, Haskell Goodwin, Sr., Aiken,...

Raymond Leo Eckenrode, Sr.

Raymond Leo Eckenrode, Sr.

Oct 19, 2020

AIKEN, SC - RAYMOND LEO ECKENRODE, SR., 93, husband of the late Ida May Eckenrode, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday October 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 75 years Ida May Eckenrode. During his last two weeks he was visited by many family members and in spite of being very tired...

John Eric Bergstrom

John Eric Bergstrom

Oct 18, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Without first discussing with his beloved wife of 48 years, John Eric Bergstrom departed this life on October 18, 2020. He was 75 years old, and left a life full of many blessings, much happiness, great family and friends, and just a little sorrow thrown in.     He was born on March 9, 1945 in New York...

Bettie J. Irvin

Bettie J. Irvin

Oct 18, 2020

AIKEN, SC – BETTIE JOYCE IRVIN, 90, beloved wife of Ben C. Irvin, passed away, Sunday, October 18, 2020.

A native of Bluefield, WV, Bettie was a daughter of the late Clyde and Allie Linkous Wiley.  She was a homemaker.

Survivors, in addition to her husband Ben, include her daughter, Caryn O’Connell, Norton, MA; son, Michael W. Irvin, Aiken; four...

Ines S. Broker

Ines S. Broker

Oct 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Sadly, Ines Broker, 82, on October 17, 2020 lost her 7 year battle with PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsey).

She is survived by husband Paul and 3 children; Howard Moore of Devon, PA, Cynthia Scheeler of Berwyn, PA and Gregory Moore of Vero Beach, FL.  She also leaves Zachary Scheeler of Norristown, PA and was predeceased by Troy...

Reed W. McGuire

Reed W. McGuire

Oct 16, 2020

AIKEN, SC – REED W. McGUIRE, 89, beloved husband of Margie D. McGuire, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at his residence.

     A native of Beech Mountain, NC, Reed was a son of the late Hurst and Addie McGuire.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in Paris during the Korean Conflict.  Reed had made Aiken,...

Linda L. Hutchens Baker

Linda L. Hutchens Baker

Oct 16, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Linda Hutchens Baker,73, widow of the late Ronald Wayne Baker, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving children. Linda was born April 19, 1947 in Rigby, Idaho to the late A.W. and Thelma Moore Hutchens. She was a phenomenal mother to her family. Linda was a compassionate person and had a smile for...

Leslie Roy McQuinn

Leslie Roy McQuinn

Oct 14, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Leslie Roy McQuinn, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Due to COVID-19, services will be held privately. Les was born in Christopher, Illinois in 1930 – the son of a coal miner. He and his younger brother had a great time growing up in the little town with their parents and on a farm...

Kyarie Chanel Staley

Kyarie Chanel Staley

Oct 14, 2020

EDGEFIELD, SC – KYARIE CHANEL STALEY, 3 months old, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

Born in Columbia, SC on June 29, 2020, Kyarie was a daughter of Dalaqua Q. S “C Jay” Staley and Aliyma Te-ara McLean.

Survivors, in addition to her parents are her brother, Sylvon Staley; grandparents, Burnadette Hicks-McLean, Warrenville, Renea L. Calloway, Aiken, Anthony McLean,...

Mabel B Hice

Mabel B Hice

Oct 13, 2020

AIKEN, SC- Mrs. Mabel Bowyer Hice, 92, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 after a very brief illness. Born in Covington, Virginia, Mrs. Hice was a daughter of the late Mathew Wilson Bowyer and Gertrude Tolley Bowyer and succeeded a direct line of English immigrants who settled in Virginia nearly 400 years...

Catherine Simpson Heckadon

Catherine Simpson Heckadon

Oct 13, 2020

WILLIAMSBURG, VA - With profound sadness we announce the passing of Catherine Heckadon, our loving and devoted Grandmother & Great Grandmother, on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at her residence in Williamsburg, VA of natural causes. Born in Brooklyn, New York Catherine lived a long and vibrant life. Catherine graduated from the Presbyterian Nursing School of Philadelphia, PA graduating in 1943....

David Alton Wilson

David Alton Wilson

Oct 12, 2020

Aiken – MSGT U.S. Air Force (Retired) David Alton Wilson, 80, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020.

Mr. Wilson was born in Rockingham, NC, a son of the late Harry Levon Wilson and Evelyn Wright Wilson.  While in the U.S. Air Force, he served in Combat Control and Delta Force. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Cora Anne Richardson...

William Vincent Magee

William Vincent Magee

Oct 11, 2020

William “Bill” Vincent Magee, age 88, of Aiken, SC passed away October 11, 2020 in Augusta, GA.

Bill is survived by his wife Rebecca Magee of Aiken, SC, his children Kathleen Georges Dieker, John Magee, James Magee, Joseph Magee and many grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his sons William Magee, Jr. and Robert Magee and his first wife Maria. 

Bill...

Kimberly Meeler Owens

Kimberly Meeler Owens

Oct 10, 2020

Aiken – Kimberly NaCole Meeler Owens, 41, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020.

Kim was born in Augusta, GA, and a lifelong resident of Aiken. She was an administrator in client services for The Smith Group, and very active in supporting South Aiken High School cheerleading, as well as other sports her daughters participated in.  Kim loved life, her daughters,...

Louis Anthony Weisert

Louis Anthony Weisert

Oct 9, 2020

WILLISTON, SC – LOUIS ANTHONY WEISERT, 53, beloved son of the late George Victor Weisert, Sr. and Dorothy Ann Weisert, died October 9, 2020.

Born in Euclid, OH where he grew up before moving to Williston in 2012.

Survivors include, his wife, Debbie Weisert, Australia; brother, George Victor Weisert, Jr., (Ruby), Williston, SC; sister, Karen Lee Plymale (Scott), Medina, OH;...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

David L. Rodgers

David L. Rodgers

Oct 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC – DAVID L. RODGERS, 72, beloved husband of Judy Hare Rodgers, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Millen, GA, David was a son of the late Johnny Johnson and  Mary Alice Wallace Johnson.  He is preceded in death by his brother Jackie Rodgers and sister Camille Davis.  He retired as Sergeant...

Ernest Ray "Ernie" Allen

Ernest Ray "Ernie" Allen

Oct 27, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Ernest Ray "Ernie" Allen, 77, loving husband of Anita Allen, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Aiken with The Rev. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon and The Rev. Butch Blackwell officiating. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a mask will be required...

Ella Mae Greene

Ella Mae Greene

Oct 26, 2020

AIKEN, SC - ELLA MAE BROWN GREENE, died Monday, October 26, 2020, at Augusta University Medical Center.

A resident of Aiken County for more than 65 years, Mrs. Greene was born on December 25, 1932 in Mena, Arkansas. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in New Ellenton and had many friends at Foreman Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Greene...

Edward Ray Rivers

Edward Ray Rivers

Oct 24, 2020

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Edward Ray Rivers was born on September 5, 1957 to Janice Campbell Rivers and the late Al Clark Rivers.

Dedicated Son, Father, Husband, and Brother he is survived by his mother Janice; son Christopher Evan Rivers; wife Nancy Rivers; brothers Stephen Rivers and his wife Denise; Mitchell Rivers; brother-in-law Dennis Wellen; sister/brother –in-law Sue and Doug DeSmidt;...

Lee Brittain

Lee Brittain

Oct 21, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC – LEE BRITTAIN, 50, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, October 21, 2020.

A native of Aiken County, Lee grew up in New Ellenton and graduated from Silver Bluff High School.  He was a hairstylist for many years in Aiken.

Surviving are his mother, Judith “Judi” Edenfield Livingston, New Ellenton; father, Tony L. Brittain, Sr. (Marty), Lake Murray;...

Wyatt James Levi Gibson

Wyatt James Levi Gibson

Oct 21, 2020

BEECH ISLAND, SC – WYATT JAMES LEVI GIBSON, 15 day old son of Casey Mark and Amanda Rose Gibson, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at MUSC in Charleston.

Surviving in addition to his loving parents are paternal grandparents, Mark and Daphne Gibson, Aiken; maternal grandparents, Lori Adams, Canton, OH, Charles Schmidt, Lakeland, FL; paternal great-grandfather, Haskell Goodwin, Sr., Aiken,...

Raymond Leo Eckenrode, Sr.

Raymond Leo Eckenrode, Sr.

Oct 19, 2020

AIKEN, SC - RAYMOND LEO ECKENRODE, SR., 93, husband of the late Ida May Eckenrode, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday October 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 75 years Ida May Eckenrode. During his last two weeks he was visited by many family members and in spite of being very tired...

John Eric Bergstrom

John Eric Bergstrom

Oct 18, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Without first discussing with his beloved wife of 48 years, John Eric Bergstrom departed this life on October 18, 2020. He was 75 years old, and left a life full of many blessings, much happiness, great family and friends, and just a little sorrow thrown in.     He was born on March 9, 1945 in New York...

Bettie J. Irvin

Bettie J. Irvin

Oct 18, 2020

AIKEN, SC – BETTIE JOYCE IRVIN, 90, beloved wife of Ben C. Irvin, passed away, Sunday, October 18, 2020.

A native of Bluefield, WV, Bettie was a daughter of the late Clyde and Allie Linkous Wiley.  She was a homemaker.

Survivors, in addition to her husband Ben, include her daughter, Caryn O’Connell, Norton, MA; son, Michael W. Irvin, Aiken; four...

Ines S. Broker

Ines S. Broker

Oct 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Sadly, Ines Broker, 82, on October 17, 2020 lost her 7 year battle with PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsey).

She is survived by husband Paul and 3 children; Howard Moore of Devon, PA, Cynthia Scheeler of Berwyn, PA and Gregory Moore of Vero Beach, FL.  She also leaves Zachary Scheeler of Norristown, PA and was predeceased by Troy...

Reed W. McGuire

Reed W. McGuire

Oct 16, 2020

AIKEN, SC – REED W. McGUIRE, 89, beloved husband of Margie D. McGuire, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at his residence.

     A native of Beech Mountain, NC, Reed was a son of the late Hurst and Addie McGuire.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in Paris during the Korean Conflict.  Reed had made Aiken,...

Linda L. Hutchens Baker

Linda L. Hutchens Baker

Oct 16, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Linda Hutchens Baker,73, widow of the late Ronald Wayne Baker, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving children. Linda was born April 19, 1947 in Rigby, Idaho to the late A.W. and Thelma Moore Hutchens. She was a phenomenal mother to her family. Linda was a compassionate person and had a smile for...

Leslie Roy McQuinn

Leslie Roy McQuinn

Oct 14, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Leslie Roy McQuinn, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Due to COVID-19, services will be held privately. Les was born in Christopher, Illinois in 1930 – the son of a coal miner. He and his younger brother had a great time growing up in the little town with their parents and on a farm...

Kyarie Chanel Staley

Kyarie Chanel Staley

Oct 14, 2020

EDGEFIELD, SC – KYARIE CHANEL STALEY, 3 months old, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

Born in Columbia, SC on June 29, 2020, Kyarie was a daughter of Dalaqua Q. S “C Jay” Staley and Aliyma Te-ara McLean.

Survivors, in addition to her parents are her brother, Sylvon Staley; grandparents, Burnadette Hicks-McLean, Warrenville, Renea L. Calloway, Aiken, Anthony McLean,...

Mabel B Hice

Mabel B Hice

Oct 13, 2020

AIKEN, SC- Mrs. Mabel Bowyer Hice, 92, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 after a very brief illness. Born in Covington, Virginia, Mrs. Hice was a daughter of the late Mathew Wilson Bowyer and Gertrude Tolley Bowyer and succeeded a direct line of English immigrants who settled in Virginia nearly 400 years...

Catherine Simpson Heckadon

Catherine Simpson Heckadon

Oct 13, 2020

WILLIAMSBURG, VA - With profound sadness we announce the passing of Catherine Heckadon, our loving and devoted Grandmother & Great Grandmother, on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at her residence in Williamsburg, VA of natural causes. Born in Brooklyn, New York Catherine lived a long and vibrant life. Catherine graduated from the Presbyterian Nursing School of Philadelphia, PA graduating in 1943....

David Alton Wilson

David Alton Wilson

Oct 12, 2020

Aiken – MSGT U.S. Air Force (Retired) David Alton Wilson, 80, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020.

Mr. Wilson was born in Rockingham, NC, a son of the late Harry Levon Wilson and Evelyn Wright Wilson.  While in the U.S. Air Force, he served in Combat Control and Delta Force. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Cora Anne Richardson...

William Vincent Magee

William Vincent Magee

Oct 11, 2020

William “Bill” Vincent Magee, age 88, of Aiken, SC passed away October 11, 2020 in Augusta, GA.

Bill is survived by his wife Rebecca Magee of Aiken, SC, his children Kathleen Georges Dieker, John Magee, James Magee, Joseph Magee and many grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his sons William Magee, Jr. and Robert Magee and his first wife Maria. 

Bill...

Kimberly Meeler Owens

Kimberly Meeler Owens

Oct 10, 2020

Aiken – Kimberly NaCole Meeler Owens, 41, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020.

Kim was born in Augusta, GA, and a lifelong resident of Aiken. She was an administrator in client services for The Smith Group, and very active in supporting South Aiken High School cheerleading, as well as other sports her daughters participated in.  Kim loved life, her daughters,...

Louis Anthony Weisert

Louis Anthony Weisert

Oct 9, 2020

WILLISTON, SC – LOUIS ANTHONY WEISERT, 53, beloved son of the late George Victor Weisert, Sr. and Dorothy Ann Weisert, died October 9, 2020.

Born in Euclid, OH where he grew up before moving to Williston in 2012.

Survivors include, his wife, Debbie Weisert, Australia; brother, George Victor Weisert, Jr., (Ruby), Williston, SC; sister, Karen Lee Plymale (Scott), Medina, OH;...

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