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James F. Bell

James F. Bell

Jul 31, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mr. James F. "Jimmie" Bell, 95, beloved husband of Marian Williamson Bell, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 in his much loved home. A private graveside service will be held in historic Bethany Cemetery. Born in San Pedro, CA, Mr. Bell was a son of the late James Gaston and Ellen Mary Southwell Bell. In 1942, he...

James E. "Rick" Stone, Jr.

James E. "Rick" Stone, Jr.

Jul 29, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. James Emerick “Rick” Stone, Jr., 78, widower of the late Brenda "Joyce" Jones Stone, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Graveside funeral services with military honors will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Ridge Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the gravesite following the service. Pallbearers will be Bobby Day III,...

Greta Haynes Marozas

Greta Haynes Marozas

Jul 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Greta Haynes Marozas passed into the loving arms of Jesus on July 28, 2020, due to complications following a hip surgery.

     Greta was born on April 17, 1937, in Old Fort, NC.   She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Roy C. Marozas. She was the love of his life. He was her rock....

Bernice Morton Sheffield

Bernice Morton Sheffield

Jul 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Bernice Morton Sheffield, 80, beloved wife of W. Aubrey Sheffield, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Graveside funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Historic Bethany Cemetery with Pastor Jody Padgett officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the gravesite. Born in Aiken, Mrs. Sheffield was a daughter...

Margery Toole Smoak

Margery Toole Smoak

Jul 27, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Margery Toole Smoak, 101, died peacefully in her sleep after a long, happy and productive life on Monday, July 27, 2020. Born in Aiken on February 3rd, 1919, the daughter of Frampton Wyman Toole and Lillian Winifred Jones Toole, Margery lived in Aiken until leaving to attend Converse College where she graduated with honors. While there she...

Mae West Robinson

Mae West Robinson

Jul 26, 2020

AIKEN – Mrs. Ilie Mae West Robinson, 97, widow of the late Dave Stewart Robinson, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, July 30, at Millbrook Baptist Church with The Rev. Bill Howard III and Pastor Scott Gorrell officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the...

James David Deal

James David Deal

Jul 25, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JAMES DAVID “DAVE” DEAL, 67, beloved husband of Darlene Jestice Deal, entered into eternal life, Saturday, July 25, 2020.

     Dave was born May 30, 1953 in Mulberry, AR.  He graduated from Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, VA.  In 1971 he enlisted in the United States Navy and was a Machinist’s Mate, Nuclear Power, Submarine Service until his...

Gail Ann Cochran

Gail Ann Cochran

Jul 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC – GAIL ANN COCHRAN, 69, beloved wife of The Rev. Dr. William Charles Scar, passed away peacefully in her husband’s arms, Friday morning, July 24, 2020 in her home.

     Born in Kansas City, MO, Gail was a daughter of the late Virgil and Dorothy Cochran.  She grew up in Raytown, MO, where she graduated from Raytown High School....

James Barrett Sorrell

James Barrett Sorrell

Jul 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JAMES BARRETT SORRELL, 65, beloved husband of Donna Dixon Sorrell, died Friday, July 24, 2020 at his residence.

     A native of Kenton County, KY, James was a son of the late Preston Lloyd and Annie Van Landing Sorrell.  He enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 19 and served for twenty-two and a...

Henry H. Rowland

Henry H. Rowland

Jul 22, 2020

On NEW ELLENTON, SC – Mr. Henry (Hank, “Shorty”) Harrison Rowland, 91, husband of the late Cuba Kersey Rowland for 65 years, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family.  Mr. Rowland was born in Johnson County, Georgia to the late John Clifton Rowland and Ideen Webb Rowland.  He was preceded in death by...

Lois M. Cushman

Lois M. Cushman

Jul 21, 2020

AIKEN, SC – LOIS M. CUSHMAN, 83, widow of Edward Cushman, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Pruitt Health Aiken.

     A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Lois was a daughter of the late Ray and Frances Johnson Widener.  She retired from SmithKline Beechum and was a member of Talatha Baptist Church.

     Survivors include two daughters, Connie...

Abel Flores Salinas

Abel Flores Salinas

Jul 19, 2020

AIKEN, SC – ABEL FLORES SALINAS, 74, beloved husband of Celia Lopez de Flores, died Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Mexico, Abel lived in Aiken since 1991.

Survivors include his wife, Celia; five children, Martin Flores, Pedro Flores, Raul Flores, Celia Flores, Antonio Flores; 16 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.

A Requiem Mass will be...

Carl William Chandler, Jr.

Carl William Chandler, Jr.

Jul 18, 2020

Trenton, SC – Mr. Carl William Chandler, Jr., 73, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020.

Carl was born in Camden, AR, a son of the late Carl William, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Mann Chandler. He served in the US Army, and retired from SRNL as an Operator in Chemical Waste Management. He was a member of the McCormick Masonic Lodge.

...

Lindsey Lena Atkins

Lindsey Lena Atkins

Jul 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC – LINDSEY LENA ATKINS, 35, passed away, Friday, July 17, 2020.

     Born in Franklin, PA, May 28, 1985, Lindsey was the daughter of Chrystal D Morrison, Aiken SC and Jason L Atkins, Finksburg MD.  Lindsey moved to Aiken SC from Titusville PA at a young age and was a graduate of South Aiken High School.

     Survivors include...

Jerry Lynn Hargett

Jerry Lynn Hargett

Jul 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Jerry Lynn Hargett, 60, fell asleep with the Lord early on Friday morning July 17, 2020.  After a valiant battle with cancer, Jerry passed away in the comfort of his home, in the arms of his devoted wife, Darlene.  Jerry was born in 1959 in Rock Hill, SC, to his parents Gerald and Anne Hargett.

     Jerry...

Christina Magdalena Crawley

Christina Magdalena Crawley

Jul 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC – CHRISTINA MAGDALENA CRAWLEY, 60, beloved wife of Keith James Crawley, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta, GA.

     A native of South Africa, Christina was a daughter of the late Daniel Frederick De Vries and Anna Carolina Elizabeth Du Plessis De Vries.  She graduated from Potchefstroom University in South Africa with a...

Susan W. Wargo

Susan W. Wargo

Jul 15, 2020

Susan Elaine Weisman Wargo, age 79, passed away July 15, 2020 at Anchor Rehabilitation and Health Center in Aiken, SC.

   Susan was born July 7, 1941 in Columbus, OH, daughter of Sam and Kathleen Weisman.

   Susan was Head Majorette and graduated from West High School in Columbus Ohio. She received her under graduate and graduate teacher training at...

Nancy Ellen Rosenberger

Nancy Ellen Rosenberger

Jul 15, 2020

AIKEN, SC – NANCY ELLEN ROSENBERGER, 67, beloved wife of William F. Rosenberger died suddenly Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at her residence.

     A native of New York City, Nancy was a daughter of the late Edward and Laura Hammer Compel.  She was a retired retail executive.  She and Bill moved to Cedar Creek 11 years ago from New Hampshire. ...

Ferrel Allen Smith

Ferrel Allen Smith

Jul 14, 2020

Aiken – Ferrel Allen Smith, 77, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020.

Allen, as he was known, was born in High Point, NC, a son of the late Jodie Ferrel and Evelyn Alice Salter Smith.  He had been a resident of Aiken for about 75 years and was a member of First Baptist Church.  

He was the most doting and...

James Alan Mitchell

James Alan Mitchell

Jul 14, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JAMES ALAN MITCHELL, 75, beloved husband of Judith Unzicker Mitchell, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his residence.

     A native of Galesburg, IL, Jim was a son of the late C. W. and Grace Mitchell.  He earned his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Rose Polytechnic Institute and his MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University.  He...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

James F. Bell

James F. Bell

Jul 31, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mr. James F. "Jimmie" Bell, 95, beloved husband of Marian Williamson Bell, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 in his much loved home. A private graveside service will be held in historic Bethany Cemetery. Born in San Pedro, CA, Mr. Bell was a son of the late James Gaston and Ellen Mary Southwell Bell. In 1942, he...

James E. "Rick" Stone, Jr.

James E. "Rick" Stone, Jr.

Jul 29, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. James Emerick “Rick” Stone, Jr., 78, widower of the late Brenda "Joyce" Jones Stone, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Graveside funeral services with military honors will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Ridge Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the gravesite following the service. Pallbearers will be Bobby Day III,...

Greta Haynes Marozas

Greta Haynes Marozas

Jul 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Greta Haynes Marozas passed into the loving arms of Jesus on July 28, 2020, due to complications following a hip surgery.

     Greta was born on April 17, 1937, in Old Fort, NC.   She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Roy C. Marozas. She was the love of his life. He was her rock....

Bernice Morton Sheffield

Bernice Morton Sheffield

Jul 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Bernice Morton Sheffield, 80, beloved wife of W. Aubrey Sheffield, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Graveside funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Historic Bethany Cemetery with Pastor Jody Padgett officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the gravesite. Born in Aiken, Mrs. Sheffield was a daughter...

Margery Toole Smoak

Margery Toole Smoak

Jul 27, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Margery Toole Smoak, 101, died peacefully in her sleep after a long, happy and productive life on Monday, July 27, 2020. Born in Aiken on February 3rd, 1919, the daughter of Frampton Wyman Toole and Lillian Winifred Jones Toole, Margery lived in Aiken until leaving to attend Converse College where she graduated with honors. While there she...

Mae West Robinson

Mae West Robinson

Jul 26, 2020

AIKEN – Mrs. Ilie Mae West Robinson, 97, widow of the late Dave Stewart Robinson, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, July 30, at Millbrook Baptist Church with The Rev. Bill Howard III and Pastor Scott Gorrell officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the...

James David Deal

James David Deal

Jul 25, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JAMES DAVID “DAVE” DEAL, 67, beloved husband of Darlene Jestice Deal, entered into eternal life, Saturday, July 25, 2020.

     Dave was born May 30, 1953 in Mulberry, AR.  He graduated from Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, VA.  In 1971 he enlisted in the United States Navy and was a Machinist’s Mate, Nuclear Power, Submarine Service until his...

Gail Ann Cochran

Gail Ann Cochran

Jul 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC – GAIL ANN COCHRAN, 69, beloved wife of The Rev. Dr. William Charles Scar, passed away peacefully in her husband’s arms, Friday morning, July 24, 2020 in her home.

     Born in Kansas City, MO, Gail was a daughter of the late Virgil and Dorothy Cochran.  She grew up in Raytown, MO, where she graduated from Raytown High School....

James Barrett Sorrell

James Barrett Sorrell

Jul 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JAMES BARRETT SORRELL, 65, beloved husband of Donna Dixon Sorrell, died Friday, July 24, 2020 at his residence.

     A native of Kenton County, KY, James was a son of the late Preston Lloyd and Annie Van Landing Sorrell.  He enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 19 and served for twenty-two and a...

Henry H. Rowland

Henry H. Rowland

Jul 22, 2020

On NEW ELLENTON, SC – Mr. Henry (Hank, “Shorty”) Harrison Rowland, 91, husband of the late Cuba Kersey Rowland for 65 years, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family.  Mr. Rowland was born in Johnson County, Georgia to the late John Clifton Rowland and Ideen Webb Rowland.  He was preceded in death by...

Lois M. Cushman

Lois M. Cushman

Jul 21, 2020

AIKEN, SC – LOIS M. CUSHMAN, 83, widow of Edward Cushman, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Pruitt Health Aiken.

     A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Lois was a daughter of the late Ray and Frances Johnson Widener.  She retired from SmithKline Beechum and was a member of Talatha Baptist Church.

     Survivors include two daughters, Connie...

Abel Flores Salinas

Abel Flores Salinas

Jul 19, 2020

AIKEN, SC – ABEL FLORES SALINAS, 74, beloved husband of Celia Lopez de Flores, died Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Mexico, Abel lived in Aiken since 1991.

Survivors include his wife, Celia; five children, Martin Flores, Pedro Flores, Raul Flores, Celia Flores, Antonio Flores; 16 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.

A Requiem Mass will be...

Carl William Chandler, Jr.

Carl William Chandler, Jr.

Jul 18, 2020

Trenton, SC – Mr. Carl William Chandler, Jr., 73, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020.

Carl was born in Camden, AR, a son of the late Carl William, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Mann Chandler. He served in the US Army, and retired from SRNL as an Operator in Chemical Waste Management. He was a member of the McCormick Masonic Lodge.

...

Lindsey Lena Atkins

Lindsey Lena Atkins

Jul 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC – LINDSEY LENA ATKINS, 35, passed away, Friday, July 17, 2020.

     Born in Franklin, PA, May 28, 1985, Lindsey was the daughter of Chrystal D Morrison, Aiken SC and Jason L Atkins, Finksburg MD.  Lindsey moved to Aiken SC from Titusville PA at a young age and was a graduate of South Aiken High School.

     Survivors include...

Jerry Lynn Hargett

Jerry Lynn Hargett

Jul 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Jerry Lynn Hargett, 60, fell asleep with the Lord early on Friday morning July 17, 2020.  After a valiant battle with cancer, Jerry passed away in the comfort of his home, in the arms of his devoted wife, Darlene.  Jerry was born in 1959 in Rock Hill, SC, to his parents Gerald and Anne Hargett.

     Jerry...

Christina Magdalena Crawley

Christina Magdalena Crawley

Jul 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC – CHRISTINA MAGDALENA CRAWLEY, 60, beloved wife of Keith James Crawley, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta, GA.

     A native of South Africa, Christina was a daughter of the late Daniel Frederick De Vries and Anna Carolina Elizabeth Du Plessis De Vries.  She graduated from Potchefstroom University in South Africa with a...

Susan W. Wargo

Susan W. Wargo

Jul 15, 2020

Susan Elaine Weisman Wargo, age 79, passed away July 15, 2020 at Anchor Rehabilitation and Health Center in Aiken, SC.

   Susan was born July 7, 1941 in Columbus, OH, daughter of Sam and Kathleen Weisman.

   Susan was Head Majorette and graduated from West High School in Columbus Ohio. She received her under graduate and graduate teacher training at...

Nancy Ellen Rosenberger

Nancy Ellen Rosenberger

Jul 15, 2020

AIKEN, SC – NANCY ELLEN ROSENBERGER, 67, beloved wife of William F. Rosenberger died suddenly Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at her residence.

     A native of New York City, Nancy was a daughter of the late Edward and Laura Hammer Compel.  She was a retired retail executive.  She and Bill moved to Cedar Creek 11 years ago from New Hampshire. ...

Ferrel Allen Smith

Ferrel Allen Smith

Jul 14, 2020

Aiken – Ferrel Allen Smith, 77, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020.

Allen, as he was known, was born in High Point, NC, a son of the late Jodie Ferrel and Evelyn Alice Salter Smith.  He had been a resident of Aiken for about 75 years and was a member of First Baptist Church.  

He was the most doting and...

James Alan Mitchell

James Alan Mitchell

Jul 14, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JAMES ALAN MITCHELL, 75, beloved husband of Judith Unzicker Mitchell, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his residence.

     A native of Galesburg, IL, Jim was a son of the late C. W. and Grace Mitchell.  He earned his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Rose Polytechnic Institute and his MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University.  He...

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