Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

William Louis Rose

William Louis Rose

Dec 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC - C.P.O. William Louis Rose, 73, beloved husband of Elizabeth G. Rose, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia.  No local services are planned at this time. 

SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERALHOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG ROAD, AIKEN, SC

Freida Annette Huckabee

Freida Annette Huckabee

Dec 14, 2020

WILLISTON, SC – FREIDA ANNETTE STOKES HUCKABEE, 85, beloved wife of Thomas Glennan Huckabee, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020.

A native of Atlanta, GA, Freida was a daughter of the late Fred Ricker Stokes and Annie Alene Mitchell Stokes.  She grew up in Macon, GA and lived most of her adult life in Charleston, SC.  She retired in 1991...

Herbert Smallwood

Herbert Smallwood

Dec 14, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Herbert Smallwood, 65, of Johnston, SC passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801

Cathy Jo Kieras

Cathy Jo Kieras

Dec 12, 2020

AIKEN, SC - CATHY JO KIERAS, 66, of New London, PA and Aiken, SC passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 12, 2020.

No local services are planned.

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

Allan Blair Kight

Allan Blair Kight

Dec 11, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC - ALLAN BLAIR KIGHT, 73, husband of the late Janet Brock Kight, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at his residence.

A private graveside service was held Wednesday morning, December 16th at St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery in New Ellenton.

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

Betty Randall Owen

Betty Randall Owen

Dec 10, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Betty Randall Owen, 71, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 10, 2020 in the comfort of her home.  She was the daughter of the late Willie and Annie Randall.  She was happily married to Gerald Owen, Jr. for 47 years.  They shared a wonderful life together centered around faith, family and friends.    

     She was proud of her...

Fred Williams

Fred Williams

Dec 10, 2020

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Fred Williams of North Augusta, died on Thursday, December 10, 2020.  He was the son of the late Clifford and Nancy Williams.

Fred was born in the town of Kershaw.  He had a wonderful family of 3 sisters and one brother....Bet, Frankie, Carol, and Jim.  Frankie was his twin sister.  He looked forward to his many...

Sue Ann Lynch Walke

Sue Ann Lynch Walke

Dec 8, 2020

AIKEN, SC – SUE ANN LYNCH WALKE, 78, beloved widow of Wyndham Patteson “Pat” Walke Jr., passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in Potomac, MD.     A native of Inman, SC, Sue Ann was born on October 13, 1942 to the late John Wofford Lynch and Mary Sue Johnson Fisher. She studied at Winthrop University in South Carolina, where she...

Matilee Howard Johnson

Matilee Howard Johnson

Dec 7, 2020

Aiken – Mrs. Matilee Howard Johnson, 85, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. Matilee was a graduate of Aiken High School where she was a member of the basketball team. Her career as an Independent Educator culminated in her role as principal of the girls’ school at The Westminster Schools in Atlanta. She had many talents and interests including making...

Pauline Coyeos Davis

Pauline Coyeos Davis

Dec 7, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC – PAULINE COYEOS DAVIS, 89, widow of Luther Davis, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020.

A native of Detroit, MI, Pauline was a daughter of the late Angelo and Agnes Coyeos.  She lived in New Ellenton since the mid 1950’s and was a homemaker.

Surviving are two daughters, Linda Davis Coulter (David), Jonesborough, TN, Lisa Davis Busch...

Betty Louise Day

Betty Louise Day

Dec 6, 2020

AIKEN, SC – BETTY LOUISE DAY, 84, widow of William A. Day, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at University Hospital Summerville, Augusta, GA.

     A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Betty was a daughter of the late Emanuel C. and Doris Morgan Day.  She wore many hats in her life. She was a caregiver and a homemaker....

Elizabeth Gilliland Sharp

Elizabeth Gilliland Sharp

Dec 4, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Elizabeth was born to Irma R. and Harold E. Gilliland on September 16, 1925 in Pueblo, Colorado and died December 4, 2020 in Aiken, South Carolina.  She grew up in Las Animas, Colorado and graduated in 1946 Summa Cum Laude from Colorado College with a degree in Business Administration and Banking.  She was a member of the...

Isabella Lewis Snyder

Isabella Lewis Snyder

Dec 3, 2020

AIKEN, SC – ISABELLA LEWIS SNYDER, 95, widow of Cecil Rhea Snyder, Jr., passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at her residence.

     A native of Taylors Valley, VA, Isabella was a daughter of the late Luther Calvin and Carrie Boone Lewis.  She lived in Aiken since 1953 and was a homemaker.  She was a dedicated servant of God and...

Robert E. Cothran

Robert E. Cothran

Dec 3, 2020

Aiken, SC-Robert E. (Bob) Cothran, 88, beloved husband of Shirley Cothran passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020.

A native of Rome, GA, Bob was the son of the late Andrew J. & Margaret E. Cothran.  He graduated from Darlington Prep School in Rome, GA in 1950 and Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC in 1954 with a degree in Accounting.  While...

Beverly Smart Lard

Beverly Smart Lard

Dec 2, 2020

Aiken – Beverly S. Lard, 91, wife of Oscar L. Lard, passed away December 2, 2020.

Born in Colon, Panama, she was the only child of the late Frank K. Smart and Virginia Whitfield Smart.  Beverly was a homemaker and faithful communicant of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church.  She loved cooking and travel.  She will be lovingly remembered...

Christine Marie Tilton

Christine Marie Tilton

Dec 2, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Christine Marie Tilton, 61, loving wife of William “Lee” Tilton, died 02 December, 2020 of pancreatic cancer.  She was born in Annapolis, Maryland to Theresia S. Wagner and the late Nicholas Wagner.  She was also predeceased by her sister, Theresia “Terry” McGuire; her maternal grandparents, Rosa and Anton Szabo; and her mother-in-law Joy K. Tilton.

     In...

Betty Ehrhard Thorngate

Betty Ehrhard Thorngate

Nov 29, 2020

AIKEN, SC - BETTY EHRHARD THORNGATE, 96, widow of Charles W. Thorngate, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020.

A native of Eau Claire, WI, Betty was a daughter of the late Elmer and Annis Knowlton Ehrhard.   She graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a BS in Education and taught middle school and high school English in Wisconsin and South...

Lamar L. Keisler

Lamar L. Keisler

Nov 27, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Lamar L. Keisler, 95, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020.

Born in Pelion, SC, Mr. Keisler was a son of the late Clarence and Mertis Long Keisler. After graduating from Wofford College in 1949, Mr. Keisler served in the US Navy as Dental Technician, stationed in Boston, MA. He went on to work for DuPont at...

Kenneth Paul Chase

Kenneth Paul Chase

Nov 23, 2020

Kenneth P. Chase, 77, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at University Hospital of Augusta.

     Ken was born and raised in the Chicago area, raised his family in Newark Ohio for 25 years, and moved to Aiken in 1994, with his bridge playing partner, Jenny Chase.   

     Ken attended Purdue University earning his Bachelor and Master’s Degrees in...

James A. Scott

James A. Scott

Nov 22, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JAMES A. SCOTT, 95, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at HarborChase of Aiken.

     A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, James was a son of the late John A. and Eula Thompson Scott.  He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne during World War II. ...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

William Louis Rose

William Louis Rose

Dec 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC - C.P.O. William Louis Rose, 73, beloved husband of Elizabeth G. Rose, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia.  No local services are planned at this time. 

SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERALHOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG ROAD, AIKEN, SC

Freida Annette Huckabee

Freida Annette Huckabee

Dec 14, 2020

WILLISTON, SC – FREIDA ANNETTE STOKES HUCKABEE, 85, beloved wife of Thomas Glennan Huckabee, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020.

A native of Atlanta, GA, Freida was a daughter of the late Fred Ricker Stokes and Annie Alene Mitchell Stokes.  She grew up in Macon, GA and lived most of her adult life in Charleston, SC.  She retired in 1991...

Herbert Smallwood

Herbert Smallwood

Dec 14, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Herbert Smallwood, 65, of Johnston, SC passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801

Cathy Jo Kieras

Cathy Jo Kieras

Dec 12, 2020

AIKEN, SC - CATHY JO KIERAS, 66, of New London, PA and Aiken, SC passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 12, 2020.

No local services are planned.

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

Allan Blair Kight

Allan Blair Kight

Dec 11, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC - ALLAN BLAIR KIGHT, 73, husband of the late Janet Brock Kight, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at his residence.

A private graveside service was held Wednesday morning, December 16th at St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery in New Ellenton.

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

Betty Randall Owen

Betty Randall Owen

Dec 10, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Betty Randall Owen, 71, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 10, 2020 in the comfort of her home.  She was the daughter of the late Willie and Annie Randall.  She was happily married to Gerald Owen, Jr. for 47 years.  They shared a wonderful life together centered around faith, family and friends.    

     She was proud of her...

Fred Williams

Fred Williams

Dec 10, 2020

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Fred Williams of North Augusta, died on Thursday, December 10, 2020.  He was the son of the late Clifford and Nancy Williams.

Fred was born in the town of Kershaw.  He had a wonderful family of 3 sisters and one brother....Bet, Frankie, Carol, and Jim.  Frankie was his twin sister.  He looked forward to his many...

Sue Ann Lynch Walke

Sue Ann Lynch Walke

Dec 8, 2020

AIKEN, SC – SUE ANN LYNCH WALKE, 78, beloved widow of Wyndham Patteson “Pat” Walke Jr., passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in Potomac, MD.     A native of Inman, SC, Sue Ann was born on October 13, 1942 to the late John Wofford Lynch and Mary Sue Johnson Fisher. She studied at Winthrop University in South Carolina, where she...

Matilee Howard Johnson

Matilee Howard Johnson

Dec 7, 2020

Aiken – Mrs. Matilee Howard Johnson, 85, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. Matilee was a graduate of Aiken High School where she was a member of the basketball team. Her career as an Independent Educator culminated in her role as principal of the girls’ school at The Westminster Schools in Atlanta. She had many talents and interests including making...

Pauline Coyeos Davis

Pauline Coyeos Davis

Dec 7, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC – PAULINE COYEOS DAVIS, 89, widow of Luther Davis, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020.

A native of Detroit, MI, Pauline was a daughter of the late Angelo and Agnes Coyeos.  She lived in New Ellenton since the mid 1950’s and was a homemaker.

Surviving are two daughters, Linda Davis Coulter (David), Jonesborough, TN, Lisa Davis Busch...

Betty Louise Day

Betty Louise Day

Dec 6, 2020

AIKEN, SC – BETTY LOUISE DAY, 84, widow of William A. Day, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at University Hospital Summerville, Augusta, GA.

     A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Betty was a daughter of the late Emanuel C. and Doris Morgan Day.  She wore many hats in her life. She was a caregiver and a homemaker....

Elizabeth Gilliland Sharp

Elizabeth Gilliland Sharp

Dec 4, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Elizabeth was born to Irma R. and Harold E. Gilliland on September 16, 1925 in Pueblo, Colorado and died December 4, 2020 in Aiken, South Carolina.  She grew up in Las Animas, Colorado and graduated in 1946 Summa Cum Laude from Colorado College with a degree in Business Administration and Banking.  She was a member of the...

Isabella Lewis Snyder

Isabella Lewis Snyder

Dec 3, 2020

AIKEN, SC – ISABELLA LEWIS SNYDER, 95, widow of Cecil Rhea Snyder, Jr., passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at her residence.

     A native of Taylors Valley, VA, Isabella was a daughter of the late Luther Calvin and Carrie Boone Lewis.  She lived in Aiken since 1953 and was a homemaker.  She was a dedicated servant of God and...

Robert E. Cothran

Robert E. Cothran

Dec 3, 2020

Aiken, SC-Robert E. (Bob) Cothran, 88, beloved husband of Shirley Cothran passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020.

A native of Rome, GA, Bob was the son of the late Andrew J. & Margaret E. Cothran.  He graduated from Darlington Prep School in Rome, GA in 1950 and Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC in 1954 with a degree in Accounting.  While...

Beverly Smart Lard

Beverly Smart Lard

Dec 2, 2020

Aiken – Beverly S. Lard, 91, wife of Oscar L. Lard, passed away December 2, 2020.

Born in Colon, Panama, she was the only child of the late Frank K. Smart and Virginia Whitfield Smart.  Beverly was a homemaker and faithful communicant of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church.  She loved cooking and travel.  She will be lovingly remembered...

Christine Marie Tilton

Christine Marie Tilton

Dec 2, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Christine Marie Tilton, 61, loving wife of William “Lee” Tilton, died 02 December, 2020 of pancreatic cancer.  She was born in Annapolis, Maryland to Theresia S. Wagner and the late Nicholas Wagner.  She was also predeceased by her sister, Theresia “Terry” McGuire; her maternal grandparents, Rosa and Anton Szabo; and her mother-in-law Joy K. Tilton.

     In...

Betty Ehrhard Thorngate

Betty Ehrhard Thorngate

Nov 29, 2020

AIKEN, SC - BETTY EHRHARD THORNGATE, 96, widow of Charles W. Thorngate, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020.

A native of Eau Claire, WI, Betty was a daughter of the late Elmer and Annis Knowlton Ehrhard.   She graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a BS in Education and taught middle school and high school English in Wisconsin and South...

Lamar L. Keisler

Lamar L. Keisler

Nov 27, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Lamar L. Keisler, 95, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020.

Born in Pelion, SC, Mr. Keisler was a son of the late Clarence and Mertis Long Keisler. After graduating from Wofford College in 1949, Mr. Keisler served in the US Navy as Dental Technician, stationed in Boston, MA. He went on to work for DuPont at...

Kenneth Paul Chase

Kenneth Paul Chase

Nov 23, 2020

Kenneth P. Chase, 77, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at University Hospital of Augusta.

     Ken was born and raised in the Chicago area, raised his family in Newark Ohio for 25 years, and moved to Aiken in 1994, with his bridge playing partner, Jenny Chase.   

     Ken attended Purdue University earning his Bachelor and Master’s Degrees in...

James A. Scott

James A. Scott

Nov 22, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JAMES A. SCOTT, 95, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at HarborChase of Aiken.

     A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, James was a son of the late John A. and Eula Thompson Scott.  He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne during World War II. ...