Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Bennett IIer Bryson
Nov 20, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Bennett Iler Bryson, 60, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Bennett was born on January 22, 1960 in Greenville, SC to the late Franklyn David and Jean Seybt Bryson, Sr. He is survived by his sister, Kathy (Leland) Reynolds and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents,...
Carl E. Hayes
Nov 17, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Reverend Carl E. Hayes, 80, beloved husband of Faye H. Hayes, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, November 20, 2020 at Lakeside Baptist Church, 4280 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Beech Island, SC 29842 with The Reverends Tad Marshall, John George and Glen Davis officiating. Pallbearers will be...
Anne Marie Grier Valenzano
Nov 16, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Anne Marie Grier Valenzano, 86, widow of the late Vito J. "Bill" Valenzano, Jr., passed away Monday, November 16, 2020. Born in Carbondale, PA Mrs. Valenzano was a daughter to the late William and Mary Larkin Grier. Before moving to Aiken, she resided in Fairfield, NJ. Mrs. Valenzano graduated from the College of St. Elizabeth and...
Margie P. Smith
Nov 12, 2020
AIKEN, SC – On November 12, 2020, Margie P. Smith of Aiken, SC passed away.
She is survived by three sons, William R., Jr., and Priscilla of Aiken, SC, Lewis E. and Barbara of Geneva, OH, Glenn D. and Brenda of Troutman, NC; a daughter, Christeen E. Conover and David of Ocala, FL; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
She was...
Ben C. Irvin
Nov 10, 2020
AIKEN, SC – BEN C. IRVIN, 92, husband of the late Bettie Joyce Wiley Irvin, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Affinity, WV, Ben was a son of the late Ben C., Sr., and Ruby Hall Irvin. He retired as Executive Vice President of Sales for the Eastern Zone for the Kellogg...
Thelma Blevins Richards
Nov 9, 2020
Aiken – Mrs. Thelma Blevins Richards, 92, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020. Mrs. Richards was born in Piney Creek, NC, a daughter of the late Howard J. and Grace Thompson Blevins. She had been a resident of Aiken since 2008, and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She enjoyed dancing. She is survived by her son, John...
Kenneth P. Burkhart
Nov 3, 2020
AIKEN, SC – He Laughed. He Loved. He Lived. Because of Jesus, he still lives. On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, KENNETH PATRICK “KENNY” BURKHART, 62, beloved husband of Cynthia Williams “Cindy” Burkhart completed his battle with brain cancer and went home to be with the Lord.
A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Kenny was a son of the...
Gena V. Turner
Nov 2, 2020
Gena V (Ginger) Knotts Turner, born September 12, 1923 in rural Mississippi died November 2, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. Heaven lifted Mrs. Turner from her old world of pain, loneliness and sadness into her new Eternal home filled with peace, happiness and visits with family and friends who have gone on before her. Heaven has no CoVid19 restrictions! Born to...
Sheldon Howard Fishbein
Oct 29, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Mr. Sheldon Howard “Shelly” Fishbein, 75, beloved husband of Judy Fishbein, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. Shelly was born in Chicago, IL on May 4, 1945 to the late Isadore and Gertrude Snitofsky Fishbein. He spent his career as an appliance repairman and was a talented service technician. Shelly was an avid bowler and will be...
David L. Rodgers
Oct 28, 2020
AIKEN, SC – DAVID L. RODGERS, 72, beloved husband of Judy Hare Rodgers, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Millen, GA, David was a son of the late Johnny Johnson and Mary Alice Wallace Johnson. He is preceded in death by his brother Jackie Rodgers and sister Camille Davis. He retired as Sergeant...
Ernest Ray "Ernie" Allen
Oct 27, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Mr. Ernest Ray "Ernie" Allen, 77, loving husband of Anita Allen, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Aiken with The Rev. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon and The Rev. Butch Blackwell officiating. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a mask will be required...
Ella Mae Greene
Oct 26, 2020
AIKEN, SC - ELLA MAE BROWN GREENE, died Monday, October 26, 2020, at Augusta University Medical Center.
A resident of Aiken County for more than 65 years, Mrs. Greene was born on December 25, 1932 in Mena, Arkansas. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in New Ellenton and had many friends at Foreman Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Greene...
Edward Ray Rivers
Oct 24, 2020
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Edward Ray Rivers was born on September 5, 1957 to Janice Campbell Rivers and the late Al Clark Rivers.
Dedicated Son, Father, Husband, and Brother he is survived by his mother Janice; son Christopher Evan Rivers; wife Nancy Rivers; brothers Stephen Rivers and his wife Denise; Mitchell Rivers; brother-in-law Dennis Wellen; sister/brother –in-law Sue and Doug DeSmidt;...
Lee Brittain
Oct 21, 2020
NEW ELLENTON, SC – LEE BRITTAIN, 50, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, October 21, 2020.
A native of Aiken County, Lee grew up in New Ellenton and graduated from Silver Bluff High School. He was a hairstylist for many years in Aiken.
Surviving are his mother, Judith “Judi” Edenfield Livingston, New Ellenton; father, Tony L. Brittain, Sr. (Marty), Lake Murray;...
Wyatt James Levi Gibson
Oct 21, 2020
BEECH ISLAND, SC – WYATT JAMES LEVI GIBSON, 15 day old son of Casey Mark and Amanda Rose Gibson, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at MUSC in Charleston.
Surviving in addition to his loving parents are paternal grandparents, Mark and Daphne Gibson, Aiken; maternal grandparents, Lori Adams, Canton, OH, Charles Schmidt, Lakeland, FL; paternal great-grandfather, Haskell Goodwin, Sr., Aiken,...
Raymond Leo Eckenrode, Sr.
Oct 19, 2020
AIKEN, SC - RAYMOND LEO ECKENRODE, SR., 93, husband of the late Ida May Eckenrode, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday October 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 75 years Ida May Eckenrode. During his last two weeks he was visited by many family members and in spite of being very tired...
John Eric Bergstrom
Oct 18, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Without first discussing with his beloved wife of 48 years, John Eric Bergstrom departed this life on October 18, 2020. He was 75 years old, and left a life full of many blessings, much happiness, great family and friends, and just a little sorrow thrown in. He was born on March 9, 1945 in New York...
Bettie J. Irvin
Oct 18, 2020
AIKEN, SC – BETTIE JOYCE IRVIN, 90, beloved wife of Ben C. Irvin, passed away, Sunday, October 18, 2020.
A native of Bluefield, WV, Bettie was a daughter of the late Clyde and Allie Linkous Wiley. She was a homemaker.
Survivors, in addition to her husband Ben, include her daughter, Caryn O’Connell, Norton, MA; son, Michael W. Irvin, Aiken; four...
Ines S. Broker
Oct 17, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Sadly, Ines Broker, 82, on October 17, 2020 lost her 7 year battle with PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsey).
She is survived by husband Paul and 3 children; Howard Moore of Devon, PA, Cynthia Scheeler of Berwyn, PA and Gregory Moore of Vero Beach, FL. She also leaves Zachary Scheeler of Norristown, PA and was predeceased by Troy...
Reed W. McGuire
Oct 16, 2020
AIKEN, SC – REED W. McGUIRE, 89, beloved husband of Margie D. McGuire, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at his residence.
A native of Beech Mountain, NC, Reed was a son of the late Hurst and Addie McGuire. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in Paris during the Korean Conflict. Reed had made Aiken,...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Bennett IIer Bryson
Nov 20, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Bennett Iler Bryson, 60, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Bennett was born on January 22, 1960 in Greenville, SC to the late Franklyn David and Jean Seybt Bryson, Sr. He is survived by his sister, Kathy (Leland) Reynolds and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents,...
Carl E. Hayes
Nov 17, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Reverend Carl E. Hayes, 80, beloved husband of Faye H. Hayes, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, November 20, 2020 at Lakeside Baptist Church, 4280 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Beech Island, SC 29842 with The Reverends Tad Marshall, John George and Glen Davis officiating. Pallbearers will be...
Anne Marie Grier Valenzano
Nov 16, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Anne Marie Grier Valenzano, 86, widow of the late Vito J. "Bill" Valenzano, Jr., passed away Monday, November 16, 2020. Born in Carbondale, PA Mrs. Valenzano was a daughter to the late William and Mary Larkin Grier. Before moving to Aiken, she resided in Fairfield, NJ. Mrs. Valenzano graduated from the College of St. Elizabeth and...
Margie P. Smith
Nov 12, 2020
AIKEN, SC – On November 12, 2020, Margie P. Smith of Aiken, SC passed away.
She is survived by three sons, William R., Jr., and Priscilla of Aiken, SC, Lewis E. and Barbara of Geneva, OH, Glenn D. and Brenda of Troutman, NC; a daughter, Christeen E. Conover and David of Ocala, FL; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
She was...
Ben C. Irvin
Nov 10, 2020
AIKEN, SC – BEN C. IRVIN, 92, husband of the late Bettie Joyce Wiley Irvin, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Affinity, WV, Ben was a son of the late Ben C., Sr., and Ruby Hall Irvin. He retired as Executive Vice President of Sales for the Eastern Zone for the Kellogg...
Thelma Blevins Richards
Nov 9, 2020
Aiken – Mrs. Thelma Blevins Richards, 92, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020. Mrs. Richards was born in Piney Creek, NC, a daughter of the late Howard J. and Grace Thompson Blevins. She had been a resident of Aiken since 2008, and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She enjoyed dancing. She is survived by her son, John...
Kenneth P. Burkhart
Nov 3, 2020
AIKEN, SC – He Laughed. He Loved. He Lived. Because of Jesus, he still lives. On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, KENNETH PATRICK “KENNY” BURKHART, 62, beloved husband of Cynthia Williams “Cindy” Burkhart completed his battle with brain cancer and went home to be with the Lord.
A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Kenny was a son of the...
Gena V. Turner
Nov 2, 2020
Gena V (Ginger) Knotts Turner, born September 12, 1923 in rural Mississippi died November 2, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. Heaven lifted Mrs. Turner from her old world of pain, loneliness and sadness into her new Eternal home filled with peace, happiness and visits with family and friends who have gone on before her. Heaven has no CoVid19 restrictions! Born to...
Sheldon Howard Fishbein
Oct 29, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Mr. Sheldon Howard “Shelly” Fishbein, 75, beloved husband of Judy Fishbein, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. Shelly was born in Chicago, IL on May 4, 1945 to the late Isadore and Gertrude Snitofsky Fishbein. He spent his career as an appliance repairman and was a talented service technician. Shelly was an avid bowler and will be...
David L. Rodgers
Oct 28, 2020
AIKEN, SC – DAVID L. RODGERS, 72, beloved husband of Judy Hare Rodgers, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Millen, GA, David was a son of the late Johnny Johnson and Mary Alice Wallace Johnson. He is preceded in death by his brother Jackie Rodgers and sister Camille Davis. He retired as Sergeant...
Ernest Ray "Ernie" Allen
Oct 27, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Mr. Ernest Ray "Ernie" Allen, 77, loving husband of Anita Allen, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Aiken with The Rev. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon and The Rev. Butch Blackwell officiating. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a mask will be required...
Ella Mae Greene
Oct 26, 2020
AIKEN, SC - ELLA MAE BROWN GREENE, died Monday, October 26, 2020, at Augusta University Medical Center.
A resident of Aiken County for more than 65 years, Mrs. Greene was born on December 25, 1932 in Mena, Arkansas. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in New Ellenton and had many friends at Foreman Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Greene...
Edward Ray Rivers
Oct 24, 2020
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Edward Ray Rivers was born on September 5, 1957 to Janice Campbell Rivers and the late Al Clark Rivers.
Dedicated Son, Father, Husband, and Brother he is survived by his mother Janice; son Christopher Evan Rivers; wife Nancy Rivers; brothers Stephen Rivers and his wife Denise; Mitchell Rivers; brother-in-law Dennis Wellen; sister/brother –in-law Sue and Doug DeSmidt;...
Lee Brittain
Oct 21, 2020
NEW ELLENTON, SC – LEE BRITTAIN, 50, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, October 21, 2020.
A native of Aiken County, Lee grew up in New Ellenton and graduated from Silver Bluff High School. He was a hairstylist for many years in Aiken.
Surviving are his mother, Judith “Judi” Edenfield Livingston, New Ellenton; father, Tony L. Brittain, Sr. (Marty), Lake Murray;...
Wyatt James Levi Gibson
Oct 21, 2020
BEECH ISLAND, SC – WYATT JAMES LEVI GIBSON, 15 day old son of Casey Mark and Amanda Rose Gibson, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at MUSC in Charleston.
Surviving in addition to his loving parents are paternal grandparents, Mark and Daphne Gibson, Aiken; maternal grandparents, Lori Adams, Canton, OH, Charles Schmidt, Lakeland, FL; paternal great-grandfather, Haskell Goodwin, Sr., Aiken,...
Raymond Leo Eckenrode, Sr.
Oct 19, 2020
AIKEN, SC - RAYMOND LEO ECKENRODE, SR., 93, husband of the late Ida May Eckenrode, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday October 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 75 years Ida May Eckenrode. During his last two weeks he was visited by many family members and in spite of being very tired...
John Eric Bergstrom
Oct 18, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Without first discussing with his beloved wife of 48 years, John Eric Bergstrom departed this life on October 18, 2020. He was 75 years old, and left a life full of many blessings, much happiness, great family and friends, and just a little sorrow thrown in. He was born on March 9, 1945 in New York...
Bettie J. Irvin
Oct 18, 2020
AIKEN, SC – BETTIE JOYCE IRVIN, 90, beloved wife of Ben C. Irvin, passed away, Sunday, October 18, 2020.
A native of Bluefield, WV, Bettie was a daughter of the late Clyde and Allie Linkous Wiley. She was a homemaker.
Survivors, in addition to her husband Ben, include her daughter, Caryn O’Connell, Norton, MA; son, Michael W. Irvin, Aiken; four...
Ines S. Broker
Oct 17, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Sadly, Ines Broker, 82, on October 17, 2020 lost her 7 year battle with PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsey).
She is survived by husband Paul and 3 children; Howard Moore of Devon, PA, Cynthia Scheeler of Berwyn, PA and Gregory Moore of Vero Beach, FL. She also leaves Zachary Scheeler of Norristown, PA and was predeceased by Troy...
Reed W. McGuire
Oct 16, 2020
AIKEN, SC – REED W. McGUIRE, 89, beloved husband of Margie D. McGuire, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at his residence.
A native of Beech Mountain, NC, Reed was a son of the late Hurst and Addie McGuire. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in Paris during the Korean Conflict. Reed had made Aiken,...
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