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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Fred O. Holmes, Sr.

Fred O. Holmes, Sr.

Sep 13, 2020

Aiken - FRED O. HOLMES, 92, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Benton House of Aiken.

A native of Pacolet, SC, Fred was the son of the late William Oscar Holmes and Bertha Mathis Holmes. He moved to New Ellenton in 1957 and worked at the Savannah River Plant, holding a variety of positions, including 703 Building Superintendent and Safety...

Betty Lou Scheele

Betty Lou Scheele

Sep 11, 2020

AIKEN, SC - BETTY LOU SCHEELE, 91, beloved wife of Herman F. Scheele, Jr., passed away Friday, September 11, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at a later date in Michigan.

Local survivors include her daughter, Susan Hamlin (Bob) and granddaughter, Emily Hamlin.

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

Jeanette Rains Kirkland

Jeanette Rains Kirkland

Sep 11, 2020

SENECA, SC - JEANETTE RAINS KIRKLAND (84) of Seneca, SC went home to be with her Lord on Friday, September 11, 2020.  Jeanette was born in Graniteville, South Carolina to George and Geneva Williams on August 19, 1936.  She was preceded in death by Charles Rains her beloved husband of 30 years, by Jason Kirkland her devoted second husband of...

Robert Charles Kirby

Robert Charles Kirby

Sep 11, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC – ROBERT CHARLES KIRBY, 90, beloved husband of Thelma Dalton Kirby, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Gaffney, SC, Robert was a son of the late Elbert Boone and Clara Turner Kirby.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army in Germany during the...

Shelby Halcame Ross

Shelby Halcame Ross

Sep 10, 2020

AIKEN, SC - SHELBY HALCAME ROSS, 81, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her residence.

 A native of Aiken, Shelby was a daughter of the late George and Bertha Brantley Smith.  She attended the University of South Carolina before marrying David Lawrence Halcome and moving to Augusta.  She lived most her adult life in Augusta, attended Augusta College earning...

Leroy J. Delionbach

Leroy J. Delionbach

Sep 8, 2020

AIKEN, SC – LEROY JOHN DELIONBACH, 77, beloved husband of Ferris Anne Hickman Delionbach, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

     Born in Fayetteville, NC, Leroy was a son of the late Monroe Vance and Alice Florence Hall Delionbach.

     Leroy once wrote, “there are old dawgs whose ears need scratching, kittens whose chins need rubbing, children who need...

Michael Dane Fox

Michael Dane Fox

Sep 5, 2020

AIKEN, SC – MICHAEL DANE FOX, 58, died Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Doctor’s Hospital, Augusta, GA. Born at Ft. Pope, LA, Michael was a son of Patricia Sheppard Fox and the late Douglas Erwin Fox. He lived most his life in Aiken and was an industrial mechanic with Shaw Industries. Surviving are his mother, Pat and sister, Danna Fox,...

Miriam Negaglioni

Miriam Negaglioni

Sep 5, 2020

AIKEN, SC – MIRIAM NEGAGLIONI, 75, beloved wife of Angel Negaglioni, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A native of the Dominican Republic, Miriam was a daughter of the late Roman and Flor Medina Castillo. She immigrated to the United States when she was 21 years old. She was a seamstress and...

Robert "Bob" Edward Snyder, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Edward Snyder, Sr.

Sep 3, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Robert "Bob" Edward Snyder, Sr, 90, beloved husband of Frances Veronica Eiholzer Snyder, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020. A private graveside funeral service with military honors will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2020, in Bethany Cemetery. Born in Bloomsburg, PA, Bob was a son of the late Allen Russell and Florence Heddings Snyder. He served...

Gary Robert Brewer

Gary Robert Brewer

Sep 2, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Gary Robert "Biggens" Brewer, 73, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his residence.

     Gary was born in Ilion, NY to Robert and Helen Brewer. He was child three of four, having two older sisters: Joyce Adams (Tom) and Carol Crossman (Bob) and younger sister Karen Conterras (William). Gary grew up active and always on the...

Warrington Wallace Jackson

Warrington Wallace Jackson

Aug 31, 2020

AIKEN, SC – WARRINGTON JACKSON of Aiken, died Monday, August 31, 2020.

Born near Wagener-Salley in Aiken County, he was a son of the late T. A. and Nellie Jackson.  He worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 40 years, retiring from the Augusta office.

He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served in Germany.

For over 40...

Clinton Douglas Blackwood

Clinton Douglas Blackwood

Aug 31, 2020

AIKEN, SC - CLINTON DOUGLAS BLACKWOOD, 32, passed away suddenly, Monday, August 31, 2020 at his residence due to health complications from a car accident in 2011.

A lifelong resident of Aiken, Clint was a son of Sandra Grice Blackwood and Victor Lee Blackwood.  He graduated from South Aiken High School and was a member of Sheet Metal Local 399...

Steven Clyde Valentine

Steven Clyde Valentine

Aug 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC - STEVEN CLYDE VALENTINE, 63, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at his residence.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara; a son, Robert, Webster, TX; a daughter, April, Granbury, TX.

No services are planned. 

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

Evelin Gutierrez-Nunez

Evelin Gutierrez-Nunez

Aug 25, 2020

WINDSOR, SC – EVELIN YOJANA GUTIERREZ NUNEZ, 45, beloved wife of Darwin Yovany Nunez, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

A native of Honduras, Evelin was a daughter of Ignacio Gutierrez and Guadalupe Rosado.

She is survived by her husband of Windsor, SC; parents of Honduras; children, Daran Josue Nunez, Nerlin Samael Nunez, Evelyn Yorleth...

Barbara Anne Brown Ciravolo

Barbara Anne Brown Ciravolo

Aug 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Barbara Anne Brown Ciravolo, a loving mother and wife passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 after a short illness. 

Services will be held privately. 

Born in Atlanta, Barbara was a daughter of the late Walter Brown and Claire Buff Brown of Sandy Springs, GA. She loved gardening, art, horses, fish, cats and dogs; especially Borzois. She graduated from...

Harry Hastings Owens, Jr.

Harry Hastings Owens, Jr.

Aug 24, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC – HARRY HASTINGS OWENS, JR., 72, husband of the late Patricia Annette James Owens, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at his residence.

     A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Harry was a son of the late Harry Hastings and Alice Evelyn Hair Owens.  He grew up in Old Ellenton then moved to Petticoat Junction...

Joseph Sherman

Joseph Sherman

Aug 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC - With great sadness we note the passing of Joe Sherman, 82, loving husband, brother, father, and friend.  Joe passed in his sleep on August 24 after a long illness. 

Joe was born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 4, 1938, to parents Eddie and Ethel.  He was a proud graduate of Erasmus Hall High School and The Citadel,...

James W. Hammett, III

James W. Hammett, III

Aug 23, 2020

Aiken – Mr. James W. Hammett, III, 79, passed away on August 23, 2020 while vacationing in Hilton Head Island, SC. He was born October 17, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late James W. Hammett, Jr. and Kathryn Hetrick Hammett. After graduating from Richmond Academy in Augusta, GA in 1958, he served in the US Air Force....

Betty Jordan McClain

Betty Jordan McClain

Aug 23, 2020

AIKEN, SC – BETTY JORDAN McCLAIN, 81, widow of Ned Bush McClain, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     A native of Anderson, SC, Betty was a daughter of the late Roy B. and Estelle Eberhart Jordan.  She had lived in Aiken since 1964 and was a retired teacher’s aide at Millbrook Elementary School.  She...

Caylee Antonia Jennings

Caylee Antonia Jennings

Aug 20, 2020

AIKEN, SC – CAYLEE ANTONIA JENNINGS, 23, passed away suddenly Thursday, August 20, 2020 in Greenwood, SC.

Born in Arcadia, CA, Caylee grew up in Alta Loma, CA prior to moving to Aiken in 2013.  She worked as a caseworker at Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons and most recently Recovery Road Ministries.  Through her work and witness Caylee has...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Fred O. Holmes, Sr.

Fred O. Holmes, Sr.

Sep 13, 2020

Aiken - FRED O. HOLMES, 92, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Benton House of Aiken.

A native of Pacolet, SC, Fred was the son of the late William Oscar Holmes and Bertha Mathis Holmes. He moved to New Ellenton in 1957 and worked at the Savannah River Plant, holding a variety of positions, including 703 Building Superintendent and Safety...

Betty Lou Scheele

Betty Lou Scheele

Sep 11, 2020

AIKEN, SC - BETTY LOU SCHEELE, 91, beloved wife of Herman F. Scheele, Jr., passed away Friday, September 11, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at a later date in Michigan.

Local survivors include her daughter, Susan Hamlin (Bob) and granddaughter, Emily Hamlin.

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

Jeanette Rains Kirkland

Jeanette Rains Kirkland

Sep 11, 2020

SENECA, SC - JEANETTE RAINS KIRKLAND (84) of Seneca, SC went home to be with her Lord on Friday, September 11, 2020.  Jeanette was born in Graniteville, South Carolina to George and Geneva Williams on August 19, 1936.  She was preceded in death by Charles Rains her beloved husband of 30 years, by Jason Kirkland her devoted second husband of...

Robert Charles Kirby

Robert Charles Kirby

Sep 11, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC – ROBERT CHARLES KIRBY, 90, beloved husband of Thelma Dalton Kirby, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Gaffney, SC, Robert was a son of the late Elbert Boone and Clara Turner Kirby.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army in Germany during the...

Shelby Halcame Ross

Shelby Halcame Ross

Sep 10, 2020

AIKEN, SC - SHELBY HALCAME ROSS, 81, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her residence.

 A native of Aiken, Shelby was a daughter of the late George and Bertha Brantley Smith.  She attended the University of South Carolina before marrying David Lawrence Halcome and moving to Augusta.  She lived most her adult life in Augusta, attended Augusta College earning...

Leroy J. Delionbach

Leroy J. Delionbach

Sep 8, 2020

AIKEN, SC – LEROY JOHN DELIONBACH, 77, beloved husband of Ferris Anne Hickman Delionbach, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

     Born in Fayetteville, NC, Leroy was a son of the late Monroe Vance and Alice Florence Hall Delionbach.

     Leroy once wrote, “there are old dawgs whose ears need scratching, kittens whose chins need rubbing, children who need...

Michael Dane Fox

Michael Dane Fox

Sep 5, 2020

AIKEN, SC – MICHAEL DANE FOX, 58, died Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Doctor’s Hospital, Augusta, GA. Born at Ft. Pope, LA, Michael was a son of Patricia Sheppard Fox and the late Douglas Erwin Fox. He lived most his life in Aiken and was an industrial mechanic with Shaw Industries. Surviving are his mother, Pat and sister, Danna Fox,...

Miriam Negaglioni

Miriam Negaglioni

Sep 5, 2020

AIKEN, SC – MIRIAM NEGAGLIONI, 75, beloved wife of Angel Negaglioni, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A native of the Dominican Republic, Miriam was a daughter of the late Roman and Flor Medina Castillo. She immigrated to the United States when she was 21 years old. She was a seamstress and...

Robert "Bob" Edward Snyder, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Edward Snyder, Sr.

Sep 3, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Robert "Bob" Edward Snyder, Sr, 90, beloved husband of Frances Veronica Eiholzer Snyder, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020. A private graveside funeral service with military honors will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2020, in Bethany Cemetery. Born in Bloomsburg, PA, Bob was a son of the late Allen Russell and Florence Heddings Snyder. He served...

Gary Robert Brewer

Gary Robert Brewer

Sep 2, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Gary Robert "Biggens" Brewer, 73, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his residence.

     Gary was born in Ilion, NY to Robert and Helen Brewer. He was child three of four, having two older sisters: Joyce Adams (Tom) and Carol Crossman (Bob) and younger sister Karen Conterras (William). Gary grew up active and always on the...

Warrington Wallace Jackson

Warrington Wallace Jackson

Aug 31, 2020

AIKEN, SC – WARRINGTON JACKSON of Aiken, died Monday, August 31, 2020.

Born near Wagener-Salley in Aiken County, he was a son of the late T. A. and Nellie Jackson.  He worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 40 years, retiring from the Augusta office.

He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served in Germany.

For over 40...

Clinton Douglas Blackwood

Clinton Douglas Blackwood

Aug 31, 2020

AIKEN, SC - CLINTON DOUGLAS BLACKWOOD, 32, passed away suddenly, Monday, August 31, 2020 at his residence due to health complications from a car accident in 2011.

A lifelong resident of Aiken, Clint was a son of Sandra Grice Blackwood and Victor Lee Blackwood.  He graduated from South Aiken High School and was a member of Sheet Metal Local 399...

Steven Clyde Valentine

Steven Clyde Valentine

Aug 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC - STEVEN CLYDE VALENTINE, 63, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at his residence.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara; a son, Robert, Webster, TX; a daughter, April, Granbury, TX.

No services are planned. 

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

Evelin Gutierrez-Nunez

Evelin Gutierrez-Nunez

Aug 25, 2020

WINDSOR, SC – EVELIN YOJANA GUTIERREZ NUNEZ, 45, beloved wife of Darwin Yovany Nunez, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

A native of Honduras, Evelin was a daughter of Ignacio Gutierrez and Guadalupe Rosado.

She is survived by her husband of Windsor, SC; parents of Honduras; children, Daran Josue Nunez, Nerlin Samael Nunez, Evelyn Yorleth...

Barbara Anne Brown Ciravolo

Barbara Anne Brown Ciravolo

Aug 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Barbara Anne Brown Ciravolo, a loving mother and wife passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 after a short illness. 

Services will be held privately. 

Born in Atlanta, Barbara was a daughter of the late Walter Brown and Claire Buff Brown of Sandy Springs, GA. She loved gardening, art, horses, fish, cats and dogs; especially Borzois. She graduated from...

Harry Hastings Owens, Jr.

Harry Hastings Owens, Jr.

Aug 24, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC – HARRY HASTINGS OWENS, JR., 72, husband of the late Patricia Annette James Owens, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at his residence.

     A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Harry was a son of the late Harry Hastings and Alice Evelyn Hair Owens.  He grew up in Old Ellenton then moved to Petticoat Junction...

Joseph Sherman

Joseph Sherman

Aug 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC - With great sadness we note the passing of Joe Sherman, 82, loving husband, brother, father, and friend.  Joe passed in his sleep on August 24 after a long illness. 

Joe was born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 4, 1938, to parents Eddie and Ethel.  He was a proud graduate of Erasmus Hall High School and The Citadel,...

James W. Hammett, III

James W. Hammett, III

Aug 23, 2020

Aiken – Mr. James W. Hammett, III, 79, passed away on August 23, 2020 while vacationing in Hilton Head Island, SC. He was born October 17, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late James W. Hammett, Jr. and Kathryn Hetrick Hammett. After graduating from Richmond Academy in Augusta, GA in 1958, he served in the US Air Force....

Betty Jordan McClain

Betty Jordan McClain

Aug 23, 2020

AIKEN, SC – BETTY JORDAN McCLAIN, 81, widow of Ned Bush McClain, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     A native of Anderson, SC, Betty was a daughter of the late Roy B. and Estelle Eberhart Jordan.  She had lived in Aiken since 1964 and was a retired teacher’s aide at Millbrook Elementary School.  She...

Caylee Antonia Jennings

Caylee Antonia Jennings

Aug 20, 2020

AIKEN, SC – CAYLEE ANTONIA JENNINGS, 23, passed away suddenly Thursday, August 20, 2020 in Greenwood, SC.

Born in Arcadia, CA, Caylee grew up in Alta Loma, CA prior to moving to Aiken in 2013.  She worked as a caseworker at Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons and most recently Recovery Road Ministries.  Through her work and witness Caylee has...

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