Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Paul Martin Hyman

Paul Martin Hyman

Feb 12, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Paul Martin Hyman, age 74, entered into the presence of Jesus Christ on February 12, 2021 at 9:04 PM after a brief battle with COVID-19.  Paul was born on December 16, 1946 in Richmond, Virginia. He is survived by his wife and soul-mate of 52 years, Mary Eckardt Hyman; two sons, Phillip Steele Hyman of Aiken and...

Douglas McArthur Summer

Douglas McArthur Summer

Feb 11, 2021

NEW ELLENTON, SC – DOUGLAS McARTHUR SUMMER, 78, beloved husband of Ann Summer, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Agape Hospice House, Lexington, SC.

     A native of Saluda County, SC, Doug was a son of the late Sammy J. and Effie G. Price Summer.  He lived in New Ellenton since 1962 and retired after 37 years from Owens...

Charles Howard Weddle

Charles Howard Weddle

Feb 11, 2021

Aiken – Mr. Charles Howard Weddle, 84, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021. Mr. Weddle was born in Brownstown, IN, a son of the late Silburn Curtis Weddle and Reva Sweeney Weddle. He served in the US Navy and was married for 54 years to the love of his life, Linda Lou (Bennett) Weddle who preceded him in death in...

Gurvis Grat Riffe

Gurvis Grat Riffe

Feb 10, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Gurvis Grat Riffe (“Grat”), 91 years of age died February 10, 2021 at his residence, Trinity on Laurens in Aiken, South Carolina.  He was born in Omar, West Virginia, and then grew up in Hanover, West Virginia, the oldest son of Henry F. Riffe and Pearl Adams Riffe.  He graduated from BaiIeysville High School in 1946, and...

Rebecca "Becky" Ray Lock

Rebecca "Becky" Ray Lock

Feb 9, 2021

AIKEN, SC – REBECCA “BECKY” RAY LOCK, 73, widow of David M. Lock, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 following an extended illness.

     A native of Mount Dora, FL, Becky was a daughter of the late Jefferson G. and Betty Bouterse Ray.  She was a graduate of Georgia Southern University and had lived in Aiken since 1975.  She taught...

Willie M. Harrelson

Willie M. Harrelson

Feb 7, 2021

AIKEN, SC – WILLIE M. HARRELSON, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, 10 days shy of her 97th birthday.

     A native of Lincolnton, GA, Willie was a daughter of the late Franklin Luther and Hessie Freeman Cothran.  She was a retired hairdresser and ran a shop out of her home for many years.  She was a life member of...

Gerald Joseph Baumgartner

Gerald Joseph Baumgartner

Feb 7, 2021

AIKEN, SC - GERALD JOSEPH "JERRY" BAUMBARDNER, 69, of Robbinsdale, MN, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Obituary information will follow.

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Leo W. Knoepfle

Leo W. Knoepfle

Feb 6, 2021

AIKEN, SC – LEO W. KNOEPFLE, 83, husband of the late Myrtle Ann Bauer Knoepfle, passed away suddenly, Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his residence.

     A native of Campbell County, SD, Leo was a son of the late Edwin and Emma Rorbach Knoepfle.  He lived in Aiken, SC since 2004 and retired as a superintendent with Morrison & Knudsen’s...

Evelyn Rogers Barton

Evelyn Rogers Barton

Feb 6, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Margaret Evelyn Rogers Barton, age 87, entered into rest on February 6, 2021 at Pepper Hill Nursing Center in Aiken, South Carolina.

      She is survived by her husband William D. Barton, Sr. (Bill), daughter, Donna Eden (John), son Danny Barton (Carol), son Roger Barton (Shari), brother Walter Rogers (Beverly), and brother Clement Rogers (Claire). She also is survived...

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.

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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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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Paul Martin Hyman

Paul Martin Hyman

Feb 12, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Paul Martin Hyman, age 74, entered into the presence of Jesus Christ on February 12, 2021 at 9:04 PM after a brief battle with COVID-19.  Paul was born on December 16, 1946 in Richmond, Virginia. He is survived by his wife and soul-mate of 52 years, Mary Eckardt Hyman; two sons, Phillip Steele Hyman of Aiken and...

Douglas McArthur Summer

Douglas McArthur Summer

Feb 11, 2021

NEW ELLENTON, SC – DOUGLAS McARTHUR SUMMER, 78, beloved husband of Ann Summer, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Agape Hospice House, Lexington, SC.

     A native of Saluda County, SC, Doug was a son of the late Sammy J. and Effie G. Price Summer.  He lived in New Ellenton since 1962 and retired after 37 years from Owens...

Charles Howard Weddle

Charles Howard Weddle

Feb 11, 2021

Aiken – Mr. Charles Howard Weddle, 84, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021. Mr. Weddle was born in Brownstown, IN, a son of the late Silburn Curtis Weddle and Reva Sweeney Weddle. He served in the US Navy and was married for 54 years to the love of his life, Linda Lou (Bennett) Weddle who preceded him in death in...

Gurvis Grat Riffe

Gurvis Grat Riffe

Feb 10, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Gurvis Grat Riffe (“Grat”), 91 years of age died February 10, 2021 at his residence, Trinity on Laurens in Aiken, South Carolina.  He was born in Omar, West Virginia, and then grew up in Hanover, West Virginia, the oldest son of Henry F. Riffe and Pearl Adams Riffe.  He graduated from BaiIeysville High School in 1946, and...

Rebecca "Becky" Ray Lock

Rebecca "Becky" Ray Lock

Feb 9, 2021

AIKEN, SC – REBECCA “BECKY” RAY LOCK, 73, widow of David M. Lock, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 following an extended illness.

     A native of Mount Dora, FL, Becky was a daughter of the late Jefferson G. and Betty Bouterse Ray.  She was a graduate of Georgia Southern University and had lived in Aiken since 1975.  She taught...

Willie M. Harrelson

Willie M. Harrelson

Feb 7, 2021

AIKEN, SC – WILLIE M. HARRELSON, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, 10 days shy of her 97th birthday.

     A native of Lincolnton, GA, Willie was a daughter of the late Franklin Luther and Hessie Freeman Cothran.  She was a retired hairdresser and ran a shop out of her home for many years.  She was a life member of...

Gerald Joseph Baumgartner

Gerald Joseph Baumgartner

Feb 7, 2021

AIKEN, SC - GERALD JOSEPH "JERRY" BAUMBARDNER, 69, of Robbinsdale, MN, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Obituary information will follow.

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

Leo W. Knoepfle

Leo W. Knoepfle

Feb 6, 2021

AIKEN, SC – LEO W. KNOEPFLE, 83, husband of the late Myrtle Ann Bauer Knoepfle, passed away suddenly, Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his residence.

     A native of Campbell County, SD, Leo was a son of the late Edwin and Emma Rorbach Knoepfle.  He lived in Aiken, SC since 2004 and retired as a superintendent with Morrison & Knudsen’s...

Evelyn Rogers Barton

Evelyn Rogers Barton

Feb 6, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Margaret Evelyn Rogers Barton, age 87, entered into rest on February 6, 2021 at Pepper Hill Nursing Center in Aiken, South Carolina.

      She is survived by her husband William D. Barton, Sr. (Bill), daughter, Donna Eden (John), son Danny Barton (Carol), son Roger Barton (Shari), brother Walter Rogers (Beverly), and brother Clement Rogers (Claire). She also is survived...

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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