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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Madelon Carol Ross

Madelon Carol Ross

Feb 29, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Madelon Carol Ross, 80, beloved wife of James W. Ross, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020.

Funeral services will be held 1:00PM Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home with The Rev. Dr. Henry Chennault officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends following the burial at the gravesite. Pallbearers...

Bonnie Kennedy

Bonnie Kennedy

Feb 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Bonnie Lee Hatch Kennedy died peacefully at home on February 28, 2020.

Bonnie was born February 9, 1932 in Falls City, Nebraska to her parents, Orris Clinton and Amelia Helene Hatch.  Bonnie was predeceased by her parents and a sister, Beverly Ann Hatch.  She is survived by her husband Robert, son Michael, daughters Marsha and Marta, grandsons...

Varyene Williamson Burleson

Varyene Williamson Burleson

Feb 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Varyene Williamson Burleson, 89, loving widow of the late James Norman Burleson, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 on their wedding anniversary. Funeral services will be held 3PM Monday, March 2, 2020 at Redds Branch Baptist Church with The Rev. Richard McWhite officiating. Interment will follow the funeral in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be her...

Jessica Gail Pruiett

Jessica Gail Pruiett

Feb 27, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JESSICA GAIL BRUNO PRUIETT, 47, died Thursday, February 27, 2020 at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA.

Jessica grew up in Louisville, KY and Havelock, NC.  She graduated from Havelock High School, where she was the Valedictorian of her class.  She was a member of the National Honors Society, played on the school tennis team and played flute...

Frank L. Boyd

Frank L. Boyd

Feb 26, 2020

JACKSON, SC – FRANK L. BOYD, 70, died Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at his residence.

     A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Frank was a son of the late Haskell John and Ruby O'nita Duncan Boyd.  He retired from the Savannah River Site and was a former volunteer fireman and part-time farmer.  He attended Heights Church.

     Survivors...

Robert Ladson Toole

Robert Ladson Toole

Feb 22, 2020

MONTMORENCI, SC – ROBERT LADSON TOOLE, 88, beloved husband of Billie Jean Daniel Toole, died Saturday, February 22, 2020 at his residence.

     A native of Aiken County, Robert was a son of the late Johnny S. and Evie Anna Johnson Toole.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  He retired from Carolina Metals as a health...

James R. "Boots" Beatty

James R. "Boots" Beatty

Feb 19, 2020

Aiken – Mr. James R. “Boots” Beatty, 99, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020.

Mr. Beatty was born on August 2, 1920, in Doerun, GA, a son of the late John Vernon Beatty and Lula Maggie Hilton Beatty.  Boots proudly served his country in combat in the European Theater during World War II as a member of the First Special...

Phyllis Thomas

Phyllis Thomas

Feb 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC – PHYLLIS GAIL THOMAS, 58, died Monday, February 17, 2020 at her residence.

A native of Augusta, Phyllis was a daughter of Irene Franklin and the late Bernard Eugene Franklin.  She was a homemaker and a loving wife, daughter, mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her husband, Turby F. “Zack” Thomas III; daughter, Ginger Irene Samples; granddaughter, Aleiya Bre...

Emily Watts Armstrong

Emily Watts Armstrong

Feb 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Emily Armstrong, 74, died on February 17, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Nellie McDaniel Watts and Brother Joe Watts.  She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Robert Armstrong of Aiken, son, Rob (Aimee) Armstrong and grandsons Ryan and Evan Armstrong of Pittsburgh, PA, daughter, Sharon (Tony) Bondhus, and...

Hazel Stevens Skidmore

Hazel Stevens Skidmore

Feb 15, 2020

AIKEN, SC – HAZEL STEVENS SKIDMORE, 91, died Saturday, February 15, 2020 at her residence.

      Born Hazel Beatrice Stevens in Loudon County, Tennessee in 1928, Hazel grew up in Lenoir City, Tennessee. 

     Losing her mother at age two and her father at age twelve, she was raised by three loving aunts and her paternal grandmother who instilled an...

Annette Gentilucci

Annette Gentilucci

Feb 12, 2020

AIKEN, SC – SUSAN “ANNETTE” GENTILUCCI, 82, beloved wife of Joseph A. Gentilucci, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. 

A native of Scotland, Annette was the daughter of the late Daniel and Agnes Lennox Grimley.  In 1952, at the age of 15, she immigrated with her family to the United States. They settled in Niagara Falls,...

Marie Eifert Stevens

Marie Eifert Stevens

Feb 11, 2020

On February 11th at 2:48 p.m. Laurie Marie Eifert Stevens quietly and peacefully slipped the bonds of this earth and stepped into Glory – into her Eternal Home – where she was so eager to see her Blessed Redeemer and be reunited with her beloved Frank.  Marie’s abounding love for her four boys and her enduring devotion to her husband...

Horace Adams, Jr., Ph.D.

Horace Adams, Jr., Ph.D.

Feb 9, 2020

Aiken — Dr. Horace Adams, Jr., 96, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020.

Dr. Horace (“Pat”) Adams, Jr. was born in Richmond, VA, the son of the late Horace Adams, Sr. and Lucile Nichols.  After graduating from Hampden-Sydney College in Farmville, VA in 1943,  Dr. Adams served in the US Navy as an Ensign during World War II.  He married...

Mary Ethel Payton Moseley

Mary Ethel Payton Moseley

Feb 6, 2020

AIKEN, SC – MARY ETHEL PAYTON MOSELEY, 84, widow of Julian Moseley, passed away, Thursday, February 6, 2020 at her residence.

A native of Aiken, Mary was a daughter of the late Carey and Clovis Wiggins Payton.  She was a homemaker and loved gardening and sewing.  She was a member of Apostolic Lighthouse Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Gwendolyn Riggs...

Ellen Poulas Poston

Ellen Poulas Poston

Feb 4, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Ellen Poulas Poston, 94, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Darlington, SC on March 1, 1925 to the late James and Ethel Waddell Poulas. Her father emigrated here from Greece as a young man where he met his wife with the two having 11 children,...

Alice Nelson Burdette

Alice Nelson Burdette

Feb 3, 2020

AIKEN, SC – ALICE NELSON BURDETTE, 93, widow of Harry Lee Burdette, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at Pepper Hill Nursing and Rehab Center.

     A native of Belle, WV, Alice was a daughter of the late Youell Wayne and Ruth Bleau Nelson.  She lived in Aiken since 1953 and was a homemaker.  She was a member of St....

Marie J. Cutler

Marie J. Cutler

Feb 2, 2020

AIKEN, SC – MAREDO JEAN "MARIE" JOHNSON CUTLER, 82, widow of Stanley E. Cutler, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Pepper Hill Nursing and Rehab Center.

     A native of Ware Shoals, SC, Marie was a daughter of the late Leslie and Ellen Cann Johnson.  She retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass and was a longtime member of Montmorenci First...

Patricia Coffey Kitchings

Patricia Coffey Kitchings

Jan 29, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Patricia Coffey Kitchings, 77, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at her residence.  Funeral services will be held 2PM Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Glen Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Anthony Smith, Neal Smith, Nicholas Willing, CJ Wendt, Alvin Boatwright...

Dolores Clara Dellospedale

Dolores Clara Dellospedale

Jan 26, 2020

North Augusta, SC – Mrs. Dolores Clara Dellospedale, 94, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 26, 2020.

Dolores was born in Baltimore, MD, and lived there until last September when she moved to North Augusta, SC.  She was a homemaker, and also helped run the family business.

Dolores was a loving mother, but her greatest legacy was her love for,...

Joseph Kevin Lowe

Joseph Kevin Lowe

Jan 22, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC – JOSEPH KEVIN LOWE, 45, passed away, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his residence.

     Born in Charleston, SC, Joseph was a son of Daniel and Shirley Taylor Lowe.  He was a resident of New Ellenton for 40 years and was a mechanic.

     Surviving are his parents, Daniel and Shirley Lowe, New Ellenton; his brother, Danny...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Madelon Carol Ross

Madelon Carol Ross

Feb 29, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Madelon Carol Ross, 80, beloved wife of James W. Ross, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020.

Funeral services will be held 1:00PM Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home with The Rev. Dr. Henry Chennault officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends following the burial at the gravesite. Pallbearers...

Bonnie Kennedy

Bonnie Kennedy

Feb 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Bonnie Lee Hatch Kennedy died peacefully at home on February 28, 2020.

Bonnie was born February 9, 1932 in Falls City, Nebraska to her parents, Orris Clinton and Amelia Helene Hatch.  Bonnie was predeceased by her parents and a sister, Beverly Ann Hatch.  She is survived by her husband Robert, son Michael, daughters Marsha and Marta, grandsons...

Varyene Williamson Burleson

Varyene Williamson Burleson

Feb 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Varyene Williamson Burleson, 89, loving widow of the late James Norman Burleson, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 on their wedding anniversary. Funeral services will be held 3PM Monday, March 2, 2020 at Redds Branch Baptist Church with The Rev. Richard McWhite officiating. Interment will follow the funeral in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be her...

Jessica Gail Pruiett

Jessica Gail Pruiett

Feb 27, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JESSICA GAIL BRUNO PRUIETT, 47, died Thursday, February 27, 2020 at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA.

Jessica grew up in Louisville, KY and Havelock, NC.  She graduated from Havelock High School, where she was the Valedictorian of her class.  She was a member of the National Honors Society, played on the school tennis team and played flute...

Frank L. Boyd

Frank L. Boyd

Feb 26, 2020

JACKSON, SC – FRANK L. BOYD, 70, died Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at his residence.

     A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Frank was a son of the late Haskell John and Ruby O'nita Duncan Boyd.  He retired from the Savannah River Site and was a former volunteer fireman and part-time farmer.  He attended Heights Church.

     Survivors...

Robert Ladson Toole

Robert Ladson Toole

Feb 22, 2020

MONTMORENCI, SC – ROBERT LADSON TOOLE, 88, beloved husband of Billie Jean Daniel Toole, died Saturday, February 22, 2020 at his residence.

     A native of Aiken County, Robert was a son of the late Johnny S. and Evie Anna Johnson Toole.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  He retired from Carolina Metals as a health...

James R. "Boots" Beatty

James R. "Boots" Beatty

Feb 19, 2020

Aiken – Mr. James R. “Boots” Beatty, 99, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020.

Mr. Beatty was born on August 2, 1920, in Doerun, GA, a son of the late John Vernon Beatty and Lula Maggie Hilton Beatty.  Boots proudly served his country in combat in the European Theater during World War II as a member of the First Special...

Phyllis Thomas

Phyllis Thomas

Feb 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC – PHYLLIS GAIL THOMAS, 58, died Monday, February 17, 2020 at her residence.

A native of Augusta, Phyllis was a daughter of Irene Franklin and the late Bernard Eugene Franklin.  She was a homemaker and a loving wife, daughter, mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her husband, Turby F. “Zack” Thomas III; daughter, Ginger Irene Samples; granddaughter, Aleiya Bre...

Emily Watts Armstrong

Emily Watts Armstrong

Feb 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Emily Armstrong, 74, died on February 17, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Nellie McDaniel Watts and Brother Joe Watts.  She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Robert Armstrong of Aiken, son, Rob (Aimee) Armstrong and grandsons Ryan and Evan Armstrong of Pittsburgh, PA, daughter, Sharon (Tony) Bondhus, and...

Hazel Stevens Skidmore

Hazel Stevens Skidmore

Feb 15, 2020

AIKEN, SC – HAZEL STEVENS SKIDMORE, 91, died Saturday, February 15, 2020 at her residence.

      Born Hazel Beatrice Stevens in Loudon County, Tennessee in 1928, Hazel grew up in Lenoir City, Tennessee. 

     Losing her mother at age two and her father at age twelve, she was raised by three loving aunts and her paternal grandmother who instilled an...

Annette Gentilucci

Annette Gentilucci

Feb 12, 2020

AIKEN, SC – SUSAN “ANNETTE” GENTILUCCI, 82, beloved wife of Joseph A. Gentilucci, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. 

A native of Scotland, Annette was the daughter of the late Daniel and Agnes Lennox Grimley.  In 1952, at the age of 15, she immigrated with her family to the United States. They settled in Niagara Falls,...

Marie Eifert Stevens

Marie Eifert Stevens

Feb 11, 2020

On February 11th at 2:48 p.m. Laurie Marie Eifert Stevens quietly and peacefully slipped the bonds of this earth and stepped into Glory – into her Eternal Home – where she was so eager to see her Blessed Redeemer and be reunited with her beloved Frank.  Marie’s abounding love for her four boys and her enduring devotion to her husband...

Horace Adams, Jr., Ph.D.

Horace Adams, Jr., Ph.D.

Feb 9, 2020

Aiken — Dr. Horace Adams, Jr., 96, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020.

Dr. Horace (“Pat”) Adams, Jr. was born in Richmond, VA, the son of the late Horace Adams, Sr. and Lucile Nichols.  After graduating from Hampden-Sydney College in Farmville, VA in 1943,  Dr. Adams served in the US Navy as an Ensign during World War II.  He married...

Mary Ethel Payton Moseley

Mary Ethel Payton Moseley

Feb 6, 2020

AIKEN, SC – MARY ETHEL PAYTON MOSELEY, 84, widow of Julian Moseley, passed away, Thursday, February 6, 2020 at her residence.

A native of Aiken, Mary was a daughter of the late Carey and Clovis Wiggins Payton.  She was a homemaker and loved gardening and sewing.  She was a member of Apostolic Lighthouse Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Gwendolyn Riggs...

Ellen Poulas Poston

Ellen Poulas Poston

Feb 4, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Ellen Poulas Poston, 94, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Darlington, SC on March 1, 1925 to the late James and Ethel Waddell Poulas. Her father emigrated here from Greece as a young man where he met his wife with the two having 11 children,...

Alice Nelson Burdette

Alice Nelson Burdette

Feb 3, 2020

AIKEN, SC – ALICE NELSON BURDETTE, 93, widow of Harry Lee Burdette, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at Pepper Hill Nursing and Rehab Center.

     A native of Belle, WV, Alice was a daughter of the late Youell Wayne and Ruth Bleau Nelson.  She lived in Aiken since 1953 and was a homemaker.  She was a member of St....

Marie J. Cutler

Marie J. Cutler

Feb 2, 2020

AIKEN, SC – MAREDO JEAN "MARIE" JOHNSON CUTLER, 82, widow of Stanley E. Cutler, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Pepper Hill Nursing and Rehab Center.

     A native of Ware Shoals, SC, Marie was a daughter of the late Leslie and Ellen Cann Johnson.  She retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass and was a longtime member of Montmorenci First...

Patricia Coffey Kitchings

Patricia Coffey Kitchings

Jan 29, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Patricia Coffey Kitchings, 77, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at her residence.  Funeral services will be held 2PM Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Glen Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Anthony Smith, Neal Smith, Nicholas Willing, CJ Wendt, Alvin Boatwright...

Dolores Clara Dellospedale

Dolores Clara Dellospedale

Jan 26, 2020

North Augusta, SC – Mrs. Dolores Clara Dellospedale, 94, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 26, 2020.

Dolores was born in Baltimore, MD, and lived there until last September when she moved to North Augusta, SC.  She was a homemaker, and also helped run the family business.

Dolores was a loving mother, but her greatest legacy was her love for,...

Joseph Kevin Lowe

Joseph Kevin Lowe

Jan 22, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC – JOSEPH KEVIN LOWE, 45, passed away, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his residence.

     Born in Charleston, SC, Joseph was a son of Daniel and Shirley Taylor Lowe.  He was a resident of New Ellenton for 40 years and was a mechanic.

     Surviving are his parents, Daniel and Shirley Lowe, New Ellenton; his brother, Danny...

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