Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Janet R. Williams

Janet R. Williams

Sep 25, 2020

AIKEN, SC - JANET R. WILLIAMS, 86, widow of Gorman Lee Williams, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at her residence.

     A native of Front Royal, VA, Jan was a daughter of the late Harry and Grace Royal Smith.  She lived most of her adult life in Aiken and was a retired administrative assistant at Regal Textiles.  She was...

Hemrick "Hink" N. Salley, Jr.

Hemrick "Hink" N. Salley, Jr.

Sep 25, 2020

Salley, SC – Mr. Hemrick Nathan Salley, Jr., “Hink” passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020. Mr. Salley was the son of Judge Hemrick N. Salley, Sr. and Judge Ena Boylston Salley of Salley, SC. He was an alumnus of the University of South Carolina School of Pharmacy, a pharmacist with both Cone’s Drugstore in Williston, SC, and Wannamaker Drug...

Tina Sue Hayes Fulop

Tina Sue Hayes Fulop

Sep 24, 2020

Aiken – Mrs. Tina Sue Hayes Fulop, 64, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020.

Tina was born in Trion, GA, a daughter of Mrs. Johnnie Evon McCauley Hayes, Aiken, and the late Charles R. Hayes, Sr.  She was a Registered Nurse, and worked for St. Joseph/Trinity Hospital, University Hospital, and was a travel nurse.

In addition to her mother, Tina...

Margaret L DeBruhl

Margaret L DeBruhl

Sep 22, 2020

Margaret “Peg” Maerz DeBruhl peacefully passed after a biking accident on September 22, 2020. She and husband Mike moved to Aiken in 2008, having spent over 30 years in Northern VA. Prior to that, they had lived in England and North Dakota. After earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Peg...

Celia Baxley Langford

Celia Baxley Langford

Sep 21, 2020

New Ellenton – Mrs. Celia Baxley Langford, 80, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020. Celia was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur R. and Lurline Baxley, her brother, Wilbur R. Baxley, Jr. and her sister, Amelia B. Salley. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, James “Jim” Langford, Jr., two sons, James R. “Jimmy” Langford, III, and Jeffrey A....

Sara Sizemore Fulmer

Sara Sizemore Fulmer

Sep 19, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Sara Sizemore Fulmer, 55, beloved wife and mother, entered into Eternal Rest in her husband’s (Freddie) arms in their bed at home on Saturday 19, 2020. Sara was preceded in death by her beloved father, Rev. Olin R. Sizemore. Sara was the baby of her loving mother Mary Ann Sizemore of Aiken and had three siblings. She...

Eugene "Jason" Jennings Willis, III

Eugene "Jason" Jennings Willis, III

Sep 17, 2020

Aiken – Eugene Jennings “Jason” Willis, III, 31, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020.

Jason was a lifelong resident of Aiken and was a tow truck operator for Wayne's Automotive and Towing in Aiken.  As an employee of Wayne's, he was voted Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year numerous times by his coworkers.  Jason was also a...

James Collins Sauls

James Collins Sauls

Sep 15, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JAMES C. SAULS, 76, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Augusta University Medical Center.

A native of Bluffton, SC, James was a son of the late Jeff R. and Marie Beverly Sauls.  He was a sewing machine mechanic with Dunagan’s Sewing and Vacuum Center.

Surviving are his wife, Jackie Sauls; his son, Danny Sauls (Susie); his...

Joanne Seymour Caldwell

Joanne Seymour Caldwell

Sep 15, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Joanne S. Caldwell passed away on September 15, 2020 at 5:30 pm. She was born on October 8, 1935 in Lakeland, FL. She was proceeded in death by her parents Carl and Elizabeth Eulenfield and her brother John R. Seymour.

     Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Robert A. Caldwell Jr. of Aiken; three daughters, June...

Fred O. Holmes, Sr.

Fred O. Holmes, Sr.

Sep 13, 2020

Aiken - FRED O. HOLMES, 92, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Benton House of Aiken.

A native of Pacolet, SC, Fred was the son of the late William Oscar Holmes and Bertha Mathis Holmes. He moved to New Ellenton in 1957 and worked at the Savannah River Plant, holding a variety of positions, including 703 Building Superintendent and Safety...

Betty Lou Scheele

Betty Lou Scheele

Sep 11, 2020

AIKEN, SC - BETTY LOU SCHEELE, 91, beloved wife of Herman F. Scheele, Jr., passed away Friday, September 11, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at a later date in Michigan.

Local survivors include her daughter, Susan Hamlin (Bob) and granddaughter, Emily Hamlin.

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

Jeanette Rains Kirkland

Jeanette Rains Kirkland

Sep 11, 2020

SENECA, SC - JEANETTE RAINS KIRKLAND (84) of Seneca, SC went home to be with her Lord on Friday, September 11, 2020.  Jeanette was born in Graniteville, South Carolina to George and Geneva Williams on August 19, 1936.  She was preceded in death by Charles Rains her beloved husband of 30 years, by Jason Kirkland her devoted second husband of...

Robert Charles Kirby

Robert Charles Kirby

Sep 11, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC – ROBERT CHARLES KIRBY, 90, beloved husband of Thelma Dalton Kirby, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Gaffney, SC, Robert was a son of the late Elbert Boone and Clara Turner Kirby.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army in Germany during the...

Shelby Halcame Ross

Shelby Halcame Ross

Sep 10, 2020

AIKEN, SC - SHELBY HALCAME ROSS, 81, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her residence.

 A native of Aiken, Shelby was a daughter of the late George and Bertha Brantley Smith.  She attended the University of South Carolina before marrying David Lawrence Halcome and moving to Augusta.  She lived most her adult life in Augusta, attended Augusta College earning...

Leroy J. Delionbach

Leroy J. Delionbach

Sep 8, 2020

AIKEN, SC – LEROY JOHN DELIONBACH, 77, beloved husband of Ferris Anne Hickman Delionbach, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

     Born in Fayetteville, NC, Leroy was a son of the late Monroe Vance and Alice Florence Hall Delionbach.

     Leroy once wrote, “there are old dawgs whose ears need scratching, kittens whose chins need rubbing, children who need...

Michael Dane Fox

Michael Dane Fox

Sep 5, 2020

AIKEN, SC – MICHAEL DANE FOX, 58, died Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Doctor’s Hospital, Augusta, GA. Born at Ft. Pope, LA, Michael was a son of Patricia Sheppard Fox and the late Douglas Erwin Fox. He lived most his life in Aiken and was an industrial mechanic with Shaw Industries. Surviving are his mother, Pat and sister, Danna Fox,...

Miriam Negaglioni

Miriam Negaglioni

Sep 5, 2020

AIKEN, SC – MIRIAM NEGAGLIONI, 75, beloved wife of Angel Negaglioni, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A native of the Dominican Republic, Miriam was a daughter of the late Roman and Flor Medina Castillo. She immigrated to the United States when she was 21 years old. She was a seamstress and...

Robert "Bob" Edward Snyder, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Edward Snyder, Sr.

Sep 3, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Robert "Bob" Edward Snyder, Sr, 90, beloved husband of Frances Veronica Eiholzer Snyder, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020. A private graveside funeral service with military honors will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2020, in Bethany Cemetery. Born in Bloomsburg, PA, Bob was a son of the late Allen Russell and Florence Heddings Snyder. He served...

Gary Robert Brewer

Gary Robert Brewer

Sep 2, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Gary Robert "Biggens" Brewer, 73, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his residence.

     Gary was born in Ilion, NY to Robert and Helen Brewer. He was child three of four, having two older sisters: Joyce Adams (Tom) and Carol Crossman (Bob) and younger sister Karen Conterras (William). Gary grew up active and always on the...

Warrington Wallace Jackson

Warrington Wallace Jackson

Aug 31, 2020

AIKEN, SC – WARRINGTON JACKSON of Aiken, died Monday, August 31, 2020.

Born near Wagener-Salley in Aiken County, he was a son of the late T. A. and Nellie Jackson.  He worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 40 years, retiring from the Augusta office.

He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served in Germany.

For over 40...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Janet R. Williams

Janet R. Williams

Sep 25, 2020

AIKEN, SC - JANET R. WILLIAMS, 86, widow of Gorman Lee Williams, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at her residence.

     A native of Front Royal, VA, Jan was a daughter of the late Harry and Grace Royal Smith.  She lived most of her adult life in Aiken and was a retired administrative assistant at Regal Textiles.  She was...

Hemrick "Hink" N. Salley, Jr.

Hemrick "Hink" N. Salley, Jr.

Sep 25, 2020

Salley, SC – Mr. Hemrick Nathan Salley, Jr., “Hink” passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020. Mr. Salley was the son of Judge Hemrick N. Salley, Sr. and Judge Ena Boylston Salley of Salley, SC. He was an alumnus of the University of South Carolina School of Pharmacy, a pharmacist with both Cone’s Drugstore in Williston, SC, and Wannamaker Drug...

Tina Sue Hayes Fulop

Tina Sue Hayes Fulop

Sep 24, 2020

Aiken – Mrs. Tina Sue Hayes Fulop, 64, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020.

Tina was born in Trion, GA, a daughter of Mrs. Johnnie Evon McCauley Hayes, Aiken, and the late Charles R. Hayes, Sr.  She was a Registered Nurse, and worked for St. Joseph/Trinity Hospital, University Hospital, and was a travel nurse.

In addition to her mother, Tina...

Margaret L DeBruhl

Margaret L DeBruhl

Sep 22, 2020

Margaret “Peg” Maerz DeBruhl peacefully passed after a biking accident on September 22, 2020. She and husband Mike moved to Aiken in 2008, having spent over 30 years in Northern VA. Prior to that, they had lived in England and North Dakota. After earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Peg...

Celia Baxley Langford

Celia Baxley Langford

Sep 21, 2020

New Ellenton – Mrs. Celia Baxley Langford, 80, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020. Celia was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur R. and Lurline Baxley, her brother, Wilbur R. Baxley, Jr. and her sister, Amelia B. Salley. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, James “Jim” Langford, Jr., two sons, James R. “Jimmy” Langford, III, and Jeffrey A....

Sara Sizemore Fulmer

Sara Sizemore Fulmer

Sep 19, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Sara Sizemore Fulmer, 55, beloved wife and mother, entered into Eternal Rest in her husband’s (Freddie) arms in their bed at home on Saturday 19, 2020. Sara was preceded in death by her beloved father, Rev. Olin R. Sizemore. Sara was the baby of her loving mother Mary Ann Sizemore of Aiken and had three siblings. She...

Eugene "Jason" Jennings Willis, III

Eugene "Jason" Jennings Willis, III

Sep 17, 2020

Aiken – Eugene Jennings “Jason” Willis, III, 31, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020.

Jason was a lifelong resident of Aiken and was a tow truck operator for Wayne's Automotive and Towing in Aiken.  As an employee of Wayne's, he was voted Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year numerous times by his coworkers.  Jason was also a...

James Collins Sauls

James Collins Sauls

Sep 15, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JAMES C. SAULS, 76, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Augusta University Medical Center.

A native of Bluffton, SC, James was a son of the late Jeff R. and Marie Beverly Sauls.  He was a sewing machine mechanic with Dunagan’s Sewing and Vacuum Center.

Surviving are his wife, Jackie Sauls; his son, Danny Sauls (Susie); his...

Joanne Seymour Caldwell

Joanne Seymour Caldwell

Sep 15, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Joanne S. Caldwell passed away on September 15, 2020 at 5:30 pm. She was born on October 8, 1935 in Lakeland, FL. She was proceeded in death by her parents Carl and Elizabeth Eulenfield and her brother John R. Seymour.

     Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Robert A. Caldwell Jr. of Aiken; three daughters, June...

Fred O. Holmes, Sr.

Fred O. Holmes, Sr.

Sep 13, 2020

Aiken - FRED O. HOLMES, 92, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Benton House of Aiken.

A native of Pacolet, SC, Fred was the son of the late William Oscar Holmes and Bertha Mathis Holmes. He moved to New Ellenton in 1957 and worked at the Savannah River Plant, holding a variety of positions, including 703 Building Superintendent and Safety...

Betty Lou Scheele

Betty Lou Scheele

Sep 11, 2020

AIKEN, SC - BETTY LOU SCHEELE, 91, beloved wife of Herman F. Scheele, Jr., passed away Friday, September 11, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at a later date in Michigan.

Local survivors include her daughter, Susan Hamlin (Bob) and granddaughter, Emily Hamlin.

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

Jeanette Rains Kirkland

Jeanette Rains Kirkland

Sep 11, 2020

SENECA, SC - JEANETTE RAINS KIRKLAND (84) of Seneca, SC went home to be with her Lord on Friday, September 11, 2020.  Jeanette was born in Graniteville, South Carolina to George and Geneva Williams on August 19, 1936.  She was preceded in death by Charles Rains her beloved husband of 30 years, by Jason Kirkland her devoted second husband of...

Robert Charles Kirby

Robert Charles Kirby

Sep 11, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC – ROBERT CHARLES KIRBY, 90, beloved husband of Thelma Dalton Kirby, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Gaffney, SC, Robert was a son of the late Elbert Boone and Clara Turner Kirby.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army in Germany during the...

Shelby Halcame Ross

Shelby Halcame Ross

Sep 10, 2020

AIKEN, SC - SHELBY HALCAME ROSS, 81, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her residence.

 A native of Aiken, Shelby was a daughter of the late George and Bertha Brantley Smith.  She attended the University of South Carolina before marrying David Lawrence Halcome and moving to Augusta.  She lived most her adult life in Augusta, attended Augusta College earning...

Leroy J. Delionbach

Leroy J. Delionbach

Sep 8, 2020

AIKEN, SC – LEROY JOHN DELIONBACH, 77, beloved husband of Ferris Anne Hickman Delionbach, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

     Born in Fayetteville, NC, Leroy was a son of the late Monroe Vance and Alice Florence Hall Delionbach.

     Leroy once wrote, “there are old dawgs whose ears need scratching, kittens whose chins need rubbing, children who need...

Michael Dane Fox

Michael Dane Fox

Sep 5, 2020

AIKEN, SC – MICHAEL DANE FOX, 58, died Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Doctor’s Hospital, Augusta, GA. Born at Ft. Pope, LA, Michael was a son of Patricia Sheppard Fox and the late Douglas Erwin Fox. He lived most his life in Aiken and was an industrial mechanic with Shaw Industries. Surviving are his mother, Pat and sister, Danna Fox,...

Miriam Negaglioni

Miriam Negaglioni

Sep 5, 2020

AIKEN, SC – MIRIAM NEGAGLIONI, 75, beloved wife of Angel Negaglioni, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A native of the Dominican Republic, Miriam was a daughter of the late Roman and Flor Medina Castillo. She immigrated to the United States when she was 21 years old. She was a seamstress and...

Robert "Bob" Edward Snyder, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Edward Snyder, Sr.

Sep 3, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Robert "Bob" Edward Snyder, Sr, 90, beloved husband of Frances Veronica Eiholzer Snyder, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020. A private graveside funeral service with military honors will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2020, in Bethany Cemetery. Born in Bloomsburg, PA, Bob was a son of the late Allen Russell and Florence Heddings Snyder. He served...

Gary Robert Brewer

Gary Robert Brewer

Sep 2, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Gary Robert "Biggens" Brewer, 73, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his residence.

     Gary was born in Ilion, NY to Robert and Helen Brewer. He was child three of four, having two older sisters: Joyce Adams (Tom) and Carol Crossman (Bob) and younger sister Karen Conterras (William). Gary grew up active and always on the...

Warrington Wallace Jackson

Warrington Wallace Jackson

Aug 31, 2020

AIKEN, SC – WARRINGTON JACKSON of Aiken, died Monday, August 31, 2020.

Born near Wagener-Salley in Aiken County, he was a son of the late T. A. and Nellie Jackson.  He worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 40 years, retiring from the Augusta office.

He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served in Germany.

For over 40...