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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Paul Timothy Toole

Paul Timothy Toole

Jul 13, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Paul Timothy Toole, 61, of Aiken, South Carolina went home to be with Jesus on July 13, 2020.

     He is survived by his precious, beloved wife, Mary Smith Toole; daughter, Jaselyn Toole; brothers, John Phillip Toole (Cindy) and David Mark Toole; sister, Nancy Christine Stroble (Mike); cousin, Ronald Toole (Christina), bonus children; Rebecca Bell and Jeremy...

Em Dashiell Rubin

Em Dashiell Rubin

Jul 13, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Em Dashiell Rubin, 94, known lovingly as Nana Banana, Super Nana or just Mom, peacefully joined her savior Jesus Christ on July 13, 2020.  She was born in Columbus, Mississippi on December 4, 1925 to Mary Louise (Frazee) and Thomas Rowan Dashiell. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Thomas Rowan Dashiell, Jr.

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Barbara Driver Brandon

Barbara Driver Brandon

Jul 9, 2020

Conyers, GA - Barbara Ann Driver Brandon passed away on July 9th, 2020 at home. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Mildred McCreary Driver and Wilbur J. Driver and her brother, David Driver.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, James Howard Brandon, Jr.; children, Andrew Howard Brandon of Marietta, GA., James Michael Brandon (Joy) of McDonough, GA.,...

Joseph M. King

Joseph M. King

Jul 6, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Joseph M. King, 75, beloved husband of Sally King, died Monday, July 6, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Funeral plans will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG ROAD, AIKEN, SC

Thomas G. Thompson

Thomas G. Thompson

Jul 5, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Thomas (Tom) Thompson departed this world on July 5th, 2020, to join his Lord.  Tom leaves behind his beloved wife, Betty (Temples) Thompson of 37 years.  Tom was born May 4, 1932 to the late Everett and Dicey Thompson, Mebane, North Carolina.

     Tom is survived by his son, Richard Allen Thompson (Mary) and his daughter, Kimberly...

Helen Marie Hall

Helen Marie Hall

Jul 4, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Helen Marie Hall, 75, beloved wife of Gary R. Hall passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020. Services will be private. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801

Baxter Felix Vinson, Sr.

Baxter Felix Vinson, Sr.

Jul 3, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Baxter Felix Vinson, Sr., 67, passed away peacefully Friday, July 3, 2020 at his residence.

Born in Union County, SC, Baxter was a son of the late Edward Izzy and Ann Constance Haile Vinson. He spent the majority of his career as a groundskeeper at Palmetto Golf Club for the last 23 years. Baxter was an...

Dell Jones Seigler

Dell Jones Seigler

Jul 3, 2020

Aiken – Mrs. Dell Jones Seigler, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020.

Mrs. Seigler was born in Saluda, SC, a daughter of the late William M. Jones and Ellee Harmon Jones, and moved to Aiken in the early 1950s.  She and her husband, Brodus, owned and operated Seigler’s insurance company in the City of Aiken for many...

Linda Soyars

Linda Soyars

Jun 30, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Linda Soyars, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020 after a short battle with cancer.  She was born May 3, 1950 in Greenville, SC to Emerson and Margaret Vaughn Soyars and was married to Warren Michael Snow who preceded her in death. 

     Linda had retired from Midland Valley High School where she taught French...

Shirley Burch Losure

Shirley Burch Losure

Jun 23, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Shirley Burch Losure, 85, widow of the late Edward R. Losure, Jr., passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Shirley M. Minkler

Shirley M. Minkler

Jun 23, 2020

AIKEN, SC – SHIRLEY MAE MINKLER, 80, widow of John C. Minkler, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at A U Medical Center. 

     A native of Red Springs, NC, Shirley was a daughter of the late Hubert L. and Esther Pender Williams.  She lived most of her life in Aiken and was the retired owner of Blue Front II Bar...

Steve King

Steve King

Jun 20, 2020

AIKEN – Charles Stephen “Steve” King, 68, beloved husband to Deborah P. King of 35 years, entered into rest on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

     A native of Chattanooga, TN, Steve was a son of the late Charles and Joyce King. He had a distinguished 34-year career in the nuclear industry, retiring from the Savanah...

Alvin Barkley Black

Alvin Barkley Black

Jun 19, 2020

AIKEN, SC – ALVIN BARKLEY BLACK, 70, beloved husband to Carol Black of 48 years, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at his residence.

     A native of Hurricane, WV, Alvin was a son of the late James and Mildred Black.  He had a distinguished 48 year career in the steel industry, retiring from Commercial Metals Corporation in 2016.  While...

Carl M. "Mark" Collins

Carl M. "Mark" Collins

Jun 19, 2020

Aiken – Mr. Carl M. “Mark” Collins, 70, went to rest in peace on June 19, 2020. Mark was born in Barnwell, SC a son of the late Martin and Doris Collins. A resident of Aiken since 1964, Mark was a lifelong member of the Plumber and Steamfitters Local 150 in Augusta, GA from 1977-2020. He spent his life doing...

Johnnie Fears Hawkins

Johnnie Fears Hawkins

Jun 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Johnnie Elna Fears Hawkins, 95, widow of the late John Ansel Hawkins, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Born in Cottonwood, AL, Mrs. Hawkins was a daughter of the late O.G. Fears and Gennie Hughes Fears. She is survived by a daughter, Jeanette (Terry) Smith, Aiken; a granddaughter, Kelly (Mike) Johnson, Aiken, two great-grandchildren, Amanda (Evan)...

James Francis Zoccola

James Francis Zoccola

Jun 13, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JAMES FRANCIS ZOCCOLA, 73, beloved husband of Patricia Anne Lilley Zoccola, died suddenly, Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his residence.

A native of New Jersey, James was a son of the late Louis Ferdinand Zoccola and Ruth Mary Dowd Zoccola.  He had lived in Aiken since 1987 and was a former employee of Automatic Switch Co.

Surviving,...

Kenneth Earl Ray

Kenneth Earl Ray

Jun 13, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Kenneth “Ken” Earl Ray, 68, was called home to the Lord at his residence on Saturday, June 13, 2020.  Kenneth was born in Durham, NC on December 27, 1951, to the late Willie Winfred Ray and Alma “Amy” Ruble Ray. He has lived in Aiken all of his life where he met his wife Arlene B. Ray...

Patricia Annette Owens

Patricia Annette Owens

Jun 12, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Patricia Annette James Fields Owens, 79, beloved wife of Harry H. Owens, Jr., passed away Friday, June 12, 2020.

Born in Darlington, SC, Mrs. Owens was a daughter of the late Jack and Jaqueline Kinsey James. She was a loving wife and mother and cared deeply for all her extended family.  In addition to being a...

Judy W. Parker

Judy W. Parker

Jun 8, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JUDY WYATT PARKER, 70, of Aiken, SC, wife of C. E. Parker entered into rest from the comfort of her home on Monday, June 8, 2020.

     She was born in Spartanburg, SC on August 10, 1949 to her mother Estoy Howell Wyatt and her father, The Rev. Hayden Edward Wyatt.  She had three siblings, Weldon Wyatt,...

Robert Paul Percival

Robert Paul Percival

Jun 7, 2020

Aiken - Mr. Robert Paul Percival, 71, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020. Born in McKeesport, PA, Bob was a son of the late Paul O. and Ruth M. Wilson Percival and brother to the late Pattie A. Bell. He lived most of his life in the Greater Pittsburgh area before moving to Aiken, SC. He spent his career working...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Paul Timothy Toole

Paul Timothy Toole

Jul 13, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Paul Timothy Toole, 61, of Aiken, South Carolina went home to be with Jesus on July 13, 2020.

     He is survived by his precious, beloved wife, Mary Smith Toole; daughter, Jaselyn Toole; brothers, John Phillip Toole (Cindy) and David Mark Toole; sister, Nancy Christine Stroble (Mike); cousin, Ronald Toole (Christina), bonus children; Rebecca Bell and Jeremy...

Em Dashiell Rubin

Em Dashiell Rubin

Jul 13, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Em Dashiell Rubin, 94, known lovingly as Nana Banana, Super Nana or just Mom, peacefully joined her savior Jesus Christ on July 13, 2020.  She was born in Columbus, Mississippi on December 4, 1925 to Mary Louise (Frazee) and Thomas Rowan Dashiell. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Thomas Rowan Dashiell, Jr.

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Barbara Driver Brandon

Barbara Driver Brandon

Jul 9, 2020

Conyers, GA - Barbara Ann Driver Brandon passed away on July 9th, 2020 at home. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Mildred McCreary Driver and Wilbur J. Driver and her brother, David Driver.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, James Howard Brandon, Jr.; children, Andrew Howard Brandon of Marietta, GA., James Michael Brandon (Joy) of McDonough, GA.,...

Joseph M. King

Joseph M. King

Jul 6, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Joseph M. King, 75, beloved husband of Sally King, died Monday, July 6, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Funeral plans will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG ROAD, AIKEN, SC

Thomas G. Thompson

Thomas G. Thompson

Jul 5, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Thomas (Tom) Thompson departed this world on July 5th, 2020, to join his Lord.  Tom leaves behind his beloved wife, Betty (Temples) Thompson of 37 years.  Tom was born May 4, 1932 to the late Everett and Dicey Thompson, Mebane, North Carolina.

     Tom is survived by his son, Richard Allen Thompson (Mary) and his daughter, Kimberly...

Helen Marie Hall

Helen Marie Hall

Jul 4, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Helen Marie Hall, 75, beloved wife of Gary R. Hall passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020. Services will be private. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801

Baxter Felix Vinson, Sr.

Baxter Felix Vinson, Sr.

Jul 3, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Baxter Felix Vinson, Sr., 67, passed away peacefully Friday, July 3, 2020 at his residence.

Born in Union County, SC, Baxter was a son of the late Edward Izzy and Ann Constance Haile Vinson. He spent the majority of his career as a groundskeeper at Palmetto Golf Club for the last 23 years. Baxter was an...

Dell Jones Seigler

Dell Jones Seigler

Jul 3, 2020

Aiken – Mrs. Dell Jones Seigler, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020.

Mrs. Seigler was born in Saluda, SC, a daughter of the late William M. Jones and Ellee Harmon Jones, and moved to Aiken in the early 1950s.  She and her husband, Brodus, owned and operated Seigler’s insurance company in the City of Aiken for many...

Linda Soyars

Linda Soyars

Jun 30, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Linda Soyars, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020 after a short battle with cancer.  She was born May 3, 1950 in Greenville, SC to Emerson and Margaret Vaughn Soyars and was married to Warren Michael Snow who preceded her in death. 

     Linda had retired from Midland Valley High School where she taught French...

Shirley Burch Losure

Shirley Burch Losure

Jun 23, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Shirley Burch Losure, 85, widow of the late Edward R. Losure, Jr., passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Shirley M. Minkler

Shirley M. Minkler

Jun 23, 2020

AIKEN, SC – SHIRLEY MAE MINKLER, 80, widow of John C. Minkler, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at A U Medical Center. 

     A native of Red Springs, NC, Shirley was a daughter of the late Hubert L. and Esther Pender Williams.  She lived most of her life in Aiken and was the retired owner of Blue Front II Bar...

Steve King

Steve King

Jun 20, 2020

AIKEN – Charles Stephen “Steve” King, 68, beloved husband to Deborah P. King of 35 years, entered into rest on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

     A native of Chattanooga, TN, Steve was a son of the late Charles and Joyce King. He had a distinguished 34-year career in the nuclear industry, retiring from the Savanah...

Alvin Barkley Black

Alvin Barkley Black

Jun 19, 2020

AIKEN, SC – ALVIN BARKLEY BLACK, 70, beloved husband to Carol Black of 48 years, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at his residence.

     A native of Hurricane, WV, Alvin was a son of the late James and Mildred Black.  He had a distinguished 48 year career in the steel industry, retiring from Commercial Metals Corporation in 2016.  While...

Carl M. "Mark" Collins

Carl M. "Mark" Collins

Jun 19, 2020

Aiken – Mr. Carl M. “Mark” Collins, 70, went to rest in peace on June 19, 2020. Mark was born in Barnwell, SC a son of the late Martin and Doris Collins. A resident of Aiken since 1964, Mark was a lifelong member of the Plumber and Steamfitters Local 150 in Augusta, GA from 1977-2020. He spent his life doing...

Johnnie Fears Hawkins

Johnnie Fears Hawkins

Jun 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Johnnie Elna Fears Hawkins, 95, widow of the late John Ansel Hawkins, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Born in Cottonwood, AL, Mrs. Hawkins was a daughter of the late O.G. Fears and Gennie Hughes Fears. She is survived by a daughter, Jeanette (Terry) Smith, Aiken; a granddaughter, Kelly (Mike) Johnson, Aiken, two great-grandchildren, Amanda (Evan)...

James Francis Zoccola

James Francis Zoccola

Jun 13, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JAMES FRANCIS ZOCCOLA, 73, beloved husband of Patricia Anne Lilley Zoccola, died suddenly, Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his residence.

A native of New Jersey, James was a son of the late Louis Ferdinand Zoccola and Ruth Mary Dowd Zoccola.  He had lived in Aiken since 1987 and was a former employee of Automatic Switch Co.

Surviving,...

Kenneth Earl Ray

Kenneth Earl Ray

Jun 13, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Kenneth “Ken” Earl Ray, 68, was called home to the Lord at his residence on Saturday, June 13, 2020.  Kenneth was born in Durham, NC on December 27, 1951, to the late Willie Winfred Ray and Alma “Amy” Ruble Ray. He has lived in Aiken all of his life where he met his wife Arlene B. Ray...

Patricia Annette Owens

Patricia Annette Owens

Jun 12, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Patricia Annette James Fields Owens, 79, beloved wife of Harry H. Owens, Jr., passed away Friday, June 12, 2020.

Born in Darlington, SC, Mrs. Owens was a daughter of the late Jack and Jaqueline Kinsey James. She was a loving wife and mother and cared deeply for all her extended family.  In addition to being a...

Judy W. Parker

Judy W. Parker

Jun 8, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JUDY WYATT PARKER, 70, of Aiken, SC, wife of C. E. Parker entered into rest from the comfort of her home on Monday, June 8, 2020.

     She was born in Spartanburg, SC on August 10, 1949 to her mother Estoy Howell Wyatt and her father, The Rev. Hayden Edward Wyatt.  She had three siblings, Weldon Wyatt,...

Robert Paul Percival

Robert Paul Percival

Jun 7, 2020

Aiken - Mr. Robert Paul Percival, 71, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020. Born in McKeesport, PA, Bob was a son of the late Paul O. and Ruth M. Wilson Percival and brother to the late Pattie A. Bell. He lived most of his life in the Greater Pittsburgh area before moving to Aiken, SC. He spent his career working...

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