Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Janet Marie Alexander

Janet Marie Alexander

Aug 10, 2020

Aiken – Mrs. Janet Marie Alexander. 55, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 Janet was a daughter of Vernell (Haskell) Goodwin, Aiken, and the late James Anderson. She was a lifelong resident of Aiken, a former Operator at Carlisle Tire, and also worked at Shaw Industries. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, David James Alexander;...

Horace D. Grant

Horace D. Grant

Aug 10, 2020

AIKEN, SC – HORACE D. GRANT, 84, husband of the late Betty Jean Teseniar Grant, died Monday, August 10, 2020 at his residence.

     A native of Meeks, GA, Horace was a son of the late Morris T. and Mettie M. Webb Grant.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in the 82nd Airborne.  He was an...

Frances Byrd Zimmerly

Frances Byrd Zimmerly

Aug 8, 2020

HARTSVILLE, SC – FRANCES BYRD ZIMMERLY, 78, died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, Hartsville, SC.

     Born in Lake City, SC, Fran was a daughter of the late Hubert Cleve and Dorothy Eve Brasington Byrd.  She lived most her life in Hartsville, SC and retired from Talley Metals.  Fran sacrificed a great deal for her...

Charles Edward Kerner

Charles Edward Kerner

Aug 8, 2020

Aiken – Mr. Charles Edward Kerner, 58, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020. Charles was born in Norfolk, VA, a son of Col. Robert Carl Kerner, Aiken, and the late Barbara McRee Kerner. In addition to his father, he is survived by his sister, Rebecca Ervasti, Lindstrom, MN; brothers, Eric Kerner, Aiken, Robert Kerner, Jr., Cary, NC, William Kerner, Tulsa,...

Luz Maria Moler

Luz Maria Moler

Aug 7, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Luz Maria Pretel Moler, 88, widow of the late Henry G. Moler, went to meet her Lord and Savior, Friday, August 7, 2020.

Graveside funeral services will be held 4:00 PM Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Southlawn Cemetery. Her grandsons and great-grandsons will be pallbearers.

Born in Buenaventura, Colombia, Mrs. Moler was a daughter to the...

Dennis Charles Quinn

Dennis Charles Quinn

Aug 5, 2020

Dennis Charles Quinn (b. Ladysmith, WI on November 29, 1945 and d. Blowing Rock, NC on August 5, 2020). 

The son of James “Pete” (d.) and Norma (St. Louis) Quinn (d.) and brother to James “Jim” Quinn (d.), he is survived by his wife, Marcia (née Ensworth); three daughters, Tracie Omohundro of Richmond, VA, Colleen Quinn of New York City,...

Jeannie Kay Chavous

Jeannie Kay Chavous

Aug 5, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JEANNIE KAY CHAVOUS, 72, beloved wife of Andy Chavous, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at her residence.

     Born in Millen, GA, Jeannie was a daughter of the late Roy C. Kay and Lanora Turner Nattinger.  She grew up in Augusta and graduated from Butler High School.  After high school she...

Thomas Jack Atnipp

Thomas Jack Atnipp

Aug 3, 2020

Greenville, SC – Thomas Jack Atnipp, 84, husband of the late Patricia Atnipp, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at Baptist Easley Hospital, Easley SC.

     A native of San Angelo, TX, Thomas (better known as Tom) was the son of the late William F. (Jack) Atnipp and the late Hazel Crockett Atnipp. In addition to his wife and parents,...

Jewel Yaun Turner

Jewel Yaun Turner

Aug 3, 2020

AIKEN, SC – ALICE JEWEL YAUN TURNER, 89, died Monday, August 3, 2020 at her residence.

     Born in Augusta, GA, Jewel was a daughter of Leonard and Sallie Mae Seago Yaun.  She was a lifelong resident of Aiken and retired from the Aiken County School District.  She was a lifelong member of Aiken’s First Baptist Church.  Jewel was a...

James F. Bell

James F. Bell

Jul 31, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mr. James F. "Jimmie" Bell, 95, beloved husband of Marian Williamson Bell, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 in his much loved home. A private graveside service will be held in historic Bethany Cemetery. Born in San Pedro, CA, Mr. Bell was a son of the late James Gaston and Ellen Mary Southwell Bell. In 1942, he...

James E. "Rick" Stone, Jr.

James E. "Rick" Stone, Jr.

Jul 29, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. James Emerick “Rick” Stone, Jr., 78, widower of the late Brenda "Joyce" Jones Stone, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Graveside funeral services with military honors will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Ridge Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the gravesite following the service. Pallbearers will be Bobby Day III,...

Greta Haynes Marozas

Greta Haynes Marozas

Jul 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Greta Haynes Marozas passed into the loving arms of Jesus on July 28, 2020, due to complications following a hip surgery.

     Greta was born on April 17, 1937, in Old Fort, NC.   She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Roy C. Marozas. She was the love of his life. He was her rock....

Bernice Morton Sheffield

Bernice Morton Sheffield

Jul 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Bernice Morton Sheffield, 80, beloved wife of W. Aubrey Sheffield, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Graveside funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Historic Bethany Cemetery with Pastor Jody Padgett officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the gravesite. Born in Aiken, Mrs. Sheffield was a daughter...

Margery Toole Smoak

Margery Toole Smoak

Jul 27, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Margery Toole Smoak, 101, died peacefully in her sleep after a long, happy and productive life on Monday, July 27, 2020. Born in Aiken on February 3rd, 1919, the daughter of Frampton Wyman Toole and Lillian Winifred Jones Toole, Margery lived in Aiken until leaving to attend Converse College where she graduated with honors. While there she...

Mae West Robinson

Mae West Robinson

Jul 26, 2020

AIKEN – Mrs. Ilie Mae West Robinson, 97, widow of the late Dave Stewart Robinson, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, July 30, at Millbrook Baptist Church with The Rev. Bill Howard III and Pastor Scott Gorrell officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the...

James David Deal

James David Deal

Jul 25, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JAMES DAVID “DAVE” DEAL, 67, beloved husband of Darlene Jestice Deal, entered into eternal life, Saturday, July 25, 2020.

     Dave was born May 30, 1953 in Mulberry, AR.  He graduated from Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, VA.  In 1971 he enlisted in the United States Navy and was a Machinist’s Mate, Nuclear Power, Submarine Service until his...

Gail Ann Cochran

Gail Ann Cochran

Jul 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC – GAIL ANN COCHRAN, 69, beloved wife of The Rev. Dr. William Charles Scar, passed away peacefully in her husband’s arms, Friday morning, July 24, 2020 in her home.

     Born in Kansas City, MO, Gail was a daughter of the late Virgil and Dorothy Cochran.  She grew up in Raytown, MO, where she graduated from Raytown High School....

James Barrett Sorrell

James Barrett Sorrell

Jul 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JAMES BARRETT SORRELL, 65, beloved husband of Donna Dixon Sorrell, died Friday, July 24, 2020 at his residence.

     A native of Kenton County, KY, James was a son of the late Preston Lloyd and Annie Van Landing Sorrell.  He enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 19 and served for twenty-two and a...

Henry H. Rowland

Henry H. Rowland

Jul 22, 2020

On NEW ELLENTON, SC – Mr. Henry (Hank, “Shorty”) Harrison Rowland, 91, husband of the late Cuba Kersey Rowland for 65 years, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family.  Mr. Rowland was born in Johnson County, Georgia to the late John Clifton Rowland and Ideen Webb Rowland.  He was preceded in death by...

Lois M. Cushman

Lois M. Cushman

Jul 21, 2020

AIKEN, SC – LOIS M. CUSHMAN, 83, widow of Edward Cushman, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Pruitt Health Aiken.

     A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Lois was a daughter of the late Ray and Frances Johnson Widener.  She retired from SmithKline Beechum and was a member of Talatha Baptist Church.

     Survivors include two daughters, Connie...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Janet Marie Alexander

Janet Marie Alexander

Aug 10, 2020

Aiken – Mrs. Janet Marie Alexander. 55, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 Janet was a daughter of Vernell (Haskell) Goodwin, Aiken, and the late James Anderson. She was a lifelong resident of Aiken, a former Operator at Carlisle Tire, and also worked at Shaw Industries. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, David James Alexander;...

Horace D. Grant

Horace D. Grant

Aug 10, 2020

AIKEN, SC – HORACE D. GRANT, 84, husband of the late Betty Jean Teseniar Grant, died Monday, August 10, 2020 at his residence.

     A native of Meeks, GA, Horace was a son of the late Morris T. and Mettie M. Webb Grant.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in the 82nd Airborne.  He was an...

Frances Byrd Zimmerly

Frances Byrd Zimmerly

Aug 8, 2020

HARTSVILLE, SC – FRANCES BYRD ZIMMERLY, 78, died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, Hartsville, SC.

     Born in Lake City, SC, Fran was a daughter of the late Hubert Cleve and Dorothy Eve Brasington Byrd.  She lived most her life in Hartsville, SC and retired from Talley Metals.  Fran sacrificed a great deal for her...

Charles Edward Kerner

Charles Edward Kerner

Aug 8, 2020

Aiken – Mr. Charles Edward Kerner, 58, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020. Charles was born in Norfolk, VA, a son of Col. Robert Carl Kerner, Aiken, and the late Barbara McRee Kerner. In addition to his father, he is survived by his sister, Rebecca Ervasti, Lindstrom, MN; brothers, Eric Kerner, Aiken, Robert Kerner, Jr., Cary, NC, William Kerner, Tulsa,...

Luz Maria Moler

Luz Maria Moler

Aug 7, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Luz Maria Pretel Moler, 88, widow of the late Henry G. Moler, went to meet her Lord and Savior, Friday, August 7, 2020.

Graveside funeral services will be held 4:00 PM Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Southlawn Cemetery. Her grandsons and great-grandsons will be pallbearers.

Born in Buenaventura, Colombia, Mrs. Moler was a daughter to the...

Dennis Charles Quinn

Dennis Charles Quinn

Aug 5, 2020

Dennis Charles Quinn (b. Ladysmith, WI on November 29, 1945 and d. Blowing Rock, NC on August 5, 2020). 

The son of James “Pete” (d.) and Norma (St. Louis) Quinn (d.) and brother to James “Jim” Quinn (d.), he is survived by his wife, Marcia (née Ensworth); three daughters, Tracie Omohundro of Richmond, VA, Colleen Quinn of New York City,...

Jeannie Kay Chavous

Jeannie Kay Chavous

Aug 5, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JEANNIE KAY CHAVOUS, 72, beloved wife of Andy Chavous, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at her residence.

     Born in Millen, GA, Jeannie was a daughter of the late Roy C. Kay and Lanora Turner Nattinger.  She grew up in Augusta and graduated from Butler High School.  After high school she...

Thomas Jack Atnipp

Thomas Jack Atnipp

Aug 3, 2020

Greenville, SC – Thomas Jack Atnipp, 84, husband of the late Patricia Atnipp, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at Baptist Easley Hospital, Easley SC.

     A native of San Angelo, TX, Thomas (better known as Tom) was the son of the late William F. (Jack) Atnipp and the late Hazel Crockett Atnipp. In addition to his wife and parents,...

Jewel Yaun Turner

Jewel Yaun Turner

Aug 3, 2020

AIKEN, SC – ALICE JEWEL YAUN TURNER, 89, died Monday, August 3, 2020 at her residence.

     Born in Augusta, GA, Jewel was a daughter of Leonard and Sallie Mae Seago Yaun.  She was a lifelong resident of Aiken and retired from the Aiken County School District.  She was a lifelong member of Aiken’s First Baptist Church.  Jewel was a...

James F. Bell

James F. Bell

Jul 31, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mr. James F. "Jimmie" Bell, 95, beloved husband of Marian Williamson Bell, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 in his much loved home. A private graveside service will be held in historic Bethany Cemetery. Born in San Pedro, CA, Mr. Bell was a son of the late James Gaston and Ellen Mary Southwell Bell. In 1942, he...

James E. "Rick" Stone, Jr.

James E. "Rick" Stone, Jr.

Jul 29, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. James Emerick “Rick” Stone, Jr., 78, widower of the late Brenda "Joyce" Jones Stone, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Graveside funeral services with military honors will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Ridge Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the gravesite following the service. Pallbearers will be Bobby Day III,...

Greta Haynes Marozas

Greta Haynes Marozas

Jul 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Greta Haynes Marozas passed into the loving arms of Jesus on July 28, 2020, due to complications following a hip surgery.

     Greta was born on April 17, 1937, in Old Fort, NC.   She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Roy C. Marozas. She was the love of his life. He was her rock....

Bernice Morton Sheffield

Bernice Morton Sheffield

Jul 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Bernice Morton Sheffield, 80, beloved wife of W. Aubrey Sheffield, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Graveside funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Historic Bethany Cemetery with Pastor Jody Padgett officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the gravesite. Born in Aiken, Mrs. Sheffield was a daughter...

Margery Toole Smoak

Margery Toole Smoak

Jul 27, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Margery Toole Smoak, 101, died peacefully in her sleep after a long, happy and productive life on Monday, July 27, 2020. Born in Aiken on February 3rd, 1919, the daughter of Frampton Wyman Toole and Lillian Winifred Jones Toole, Margery lived in Aiken until leaving to attend Converse College where she graduated with honors. While there she...

Mae West Robinson

Mae West Robinson

Jul 26, 2020

AIKEN – Mrs. Ilie Mae West Robinson, 97, widow of the late Dave Stewart Robinson, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, July 30, at Millbrook Baptist Church with The Rev. Bill Howard III and Pastor Scott Gorrell officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the...

James David Deal

James David Deal

Jul 25, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JAMES DAVID “DAVE” DEAL, 67, beloved husband of Darlene Jestice Deal, entered into eternal life, Saturday, July 25, 2020.

     Dave was born May 30, 1953 in Mulberry, AR.  He graduated from Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, VA.  In 1971 he enlisted in the United States Navy and was a Machinist’s Mate, Nuclear Power, Submarine Service until his...

Gail Ann Cochran

Gail Ann Cochran

Jul 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC – GAIL ANN COCHRAN, 69, beloved wife of The Rev. Dr. William Charles Scar, passed away peacefully in her husband’s arms, Friday morning, July 24, 2020 in her home.

     Born in Kansas City, MO, Gail was a daughter of the late Virgil and Dorothy Cochran.  She grew up in Raytown, MO, where she graduated from Raytown High School....

James Barrett Sorrell

James Barrett Sorrell

Jul 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JAMES BARRETT SORRELL, 65, beloved husband of Donna Dixon Sorrell, died Friday, July 24, 2020 at his residence.

     A native of Kenton County, KY, James was a son of the late Preston Lloyd and Annie Van Landing Sorrell.  He enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 19 and served for twenty-two and a...

Henry H. Rowland

Henry H. Rowland

Jul 22, 2020

On NEW ELLENTON, SC – Mr. Henry (Hank, “Shorty”) Harrison Rowland, 91, husband of the late Cuba Kersey Rowland for 65 years, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family.  Mr. Rowland was born in Johnson County, Georgia to the late John Clifton Rowland and Ideen Webb Rowland.  He was preceded in death by...

Lois M. Cushman

Lois M. Cushman

Jul 21, 2020

AIKEN, SC – LOIS M. CUSHMAN, 83, widow of Edward Cushman, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Pruitt Health Aiken.

     A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Lois was a daughter of the late Ray and Frances Johnson Widener.  She retired from SmithKline Beechum and was a member of Talatha Baptist Church.

     Survivors include two daughters, Connie...