Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Abel Flores Salinas

Abel Flores Salinas

Jul 19, 2020

AIKEN, SC – ABEL FLORES SALINAS, 74, beloved husband of Celia Lopez de Flores, died Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Mexico, Abel lived in Aiken since 1991.

Survivors include his wife, Celia; five children, Martin Flores, Pedro Flores, Raul Flores, Celia Flores, Antonio Flores; 16 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.

A Requiem Mass will be...

Carl William Chandler, Jr.

Carl William Chandler, Jr.

Jul 18, 2020

Trenton, SC – Mr. Carl William Chandler, Jr., 73, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020.

Carl was born in Camden, AR, a son of the late Carl William, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Mann Chandler. He served in the US Army, and retired from SRNL as an Operator in Chemical Waste Management. He was a member of the McCormick Masonic Lodge.

...

Lindsey Lena Atkins

Lindsey Lena Atkins

Jul 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC – LINDSEY LENA ATKINS, 35, passed away, Friday, July 17, 2020.

     Born in Franklin, PA, May 28, 1985, Lindsey was the daughter of Chrystal D Morrison, Aiken SC and Jason L Atkins, Finksburg MD.  Lindsey moved to Aiken SC from Titusville PA at a young age and was a graduate of South Aiken High School.

     Survivors include...

Jerry Lynn Hargett

Jerry Lynn Hargett

Jul 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Jerry Lynn Hargett, 60, fell asleep with the Lord early on Friday morning July 17, 2020.  After a valiant battle with cancer, Jerry passed away in the comfort of his home, in the arms of his devoted wife, Darlene.  Jerry was born in 1959 in Rock Hill, SC, to his parents Gerald and Anne Hargett.

     Jerry...

Christina Magdalena Crawley

Christina Magdalena Crawley

Jul 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC – CHRISTINA MAGDALENA CRAWLEY, 60, beloved wife of Keith James Crawley, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta, GA.

     A native of South Africa, Christina was a daughter of the late Daniel Frederick De Vries and Anna Carolina Elizabeth Du Plessis De Vries.  She graduated from Potchefstroom University in South Africa with a...

Susan W. Wargo

Susan W. Wargo

Jul 15, 2020

Susan Elaine Weisman Wargo, age 79, passed away July 15, 2020 at Anchor Rehabilitation and Health Center in Aiken, SC.

   Susan was born July 7, 1941 in Columbus, OH, daughter of Sam and Kathleen Weisman.

   Susan was Head Majorette and graduated from West High School in Columbus Ohio. She received her under graduate and graduate teacher training at...

Nancy Ellen Rosenberger

Nancy Ellen Rosenberger

Jul 15, 2020

AIKEN, SC – NANCY ELLEN ROSENBERGER, 67, beloved wife of William F. Rosenberger died suddenly Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at her residence.

     A native of New York City, Nancy was a daughter of the late Edward and Laura Hammer Compel.  She was a retired retail executive.  She and Bill moved to Cedar Creek 11 years ago from New Hampshire. ...

Ferrel Allen Smith

Ferrel Allen Smith

Jul 14, 2020

Aiken – Ferrel Allen Smith, 77, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020.

Allen, as he was known, was born in High Point, NC, a son of the late Jodie Ferrel and Evelyn Alice Salter Smith.  He had been a resident of Aiken for about 75 years and was a member of First Baptist Church.  

He was the most doting and...

James Alan Mitchell

James Alan Mitchell

Jul 14, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JAMES ALAN MITCHELL, 75, beloved husband of Judith Unzicker Mitchell, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his residence.

     A native of Galesburg, IL, Jim was a son of the late C. W. and Grace Mitchell.  He earned his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Rose Polytechnic Institute and his MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University.  He...

Paul Timothy Toole

Paul Timothy Toole

Jul 13, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Paul Timothy Toole, 61, of Aiken, South Carolina went home to be with Jesus on July 13, 2020.

     He is survived by his precious, beloved wife, Mary Smith Toole; daughter, Jaselyn Toole; brothers, John Phillip Toole (Cindy) and David Mark Toole; sister, Nancy Christine Stroble (Mike); cousin, Ronald Toole (Christina), bonus children; Rebecca Bell and Jeremy...

Em Dashiell Rubin

Em Dashiell Rubin

Jul 13, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Em Dashiell Rubin, 94, known lovingly as Nana Banana, Super Nana or just Mom, peacefully joined her savior Jesus Christ on July 13, 2020.  She was born in Columbus, Mississippi on December 4, 1925 to Mary Louise (Frazee) and Thomas Rowan Dashiell. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Thomas Rowan Dashiell, Jr.

...

Barbara Driver Brandon

Barbara Driver Brandon

Jul 9, 2020

Conyers, GA - Barbara Ann Driver Brandon passed away on July 9th, 2020 at home. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Mildred McCreary Driver and Wilbur J. Driver and her brother, David Driver.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, James Howard Brandon, Jr.; children, Andrew Howard Brandon of Marietta, GA., James Michael Brandon (Joy) of McDonough, GA.,...

Joseph M. King

Joseph M. King

Jul 6, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Joseph M. King, 75, beloved husband of Sally King, died Monday, July 6, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Funeral plans will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG ROAD, AIKEN, SC

Thomas G. Thompson

Thomas G. Thompson

Jul 5, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Thomas (Tom) Thompson departed this world on July 5th, 2020, to join his Lord.  Tom leaves behind his beloved wife, Betty (Temples) Thompson of 37 years.  Tom was born May 4, 1932 to the late Everett and Dicey Thompson, Mebane, North Carolina.

     Tom is survived by his son, Richard Allen Thompson (Mary) and his daughter, Kimberly...

Helen Marie Hall

Helen Marie Hall

Jul 4, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Helen Marie Hall, 75, beloved wife of Gary R. Hall passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020. Services will be private. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801

Baxter Felix Vinson, Sr.

Baxter Felix Vinson, Sr.

Jul 3, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Baxter Felix Vinson, Sr., 67, passed away peacefully Friday, July 3, 2020 at his residence.

Born in Union County, SC, Baxter was a son of the late Edward Izzy and Ann Constance Haile Vinson. He spent the majority of his career as a groundskeeper at Palmetto Golf Club for the last 23 years. Baxter was an...

Dell Jones Seigler

Dell Jones Seigler

Jul 3, 2020

Aiken – Mrs. Dell Jones Seigler, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020.

Mrs. Seigler was born in Saluda, SC, a daughter of the late William M. Jones and Ellee Harmon Jones, and moved to Aiken in the early 1950s.  She and her husband, Brodus, owned and operated Seigler’s insurance company in the City of Aiken for many...

Linda Soyars

Linda Soyars

Jun 30, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Linda Soyars, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020 after a short battle with cancer.  She was born May 3, 1950 in Greenville, SC to Emerson and Margaret Vaughn Soyars and was married to Warren Michael Snow who preceded her in death. 

     Linda had retired from Midland Valley High School where she taught French...

Shirley Burch Losure

Shirley Burch Losure

Jun 23, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Shirley Burch Losure, 85, widow of the late Edward R. Losure, Jr., passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Shirley M. Minkler

Shirley M. Minkler

Jun 23, 2020

AIKEN, SC – SHIRLEY MAE MINKLER, 80, widow of John C. Minkler, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at A U Medical Center. 

     A native of Red Springs, NC, Shirley was a daughter of the late Hubert L. and Esther Pender Williams.  She lived most of her life in Aiken and was the retired owner of Blue Front II Bar...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Abel Flores Salinas

Abel Flores Salinas

Jul 19, 2020

AIKEN, SC – ABEL FLORES SALINAS, 74, beloved husband of Celia Lopez de Flores, died Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Mexico, Abel lived in Aiken since 1991.

Survivors include his wife, Celia; five children, Martin Flores, Pedro Flores, Raul Flores, Celia Flores, Antonio Flores; 16 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.

A Requiem Mass will be...

Carl William Chandler, Jr.

Carl William Chandler, Jr.

Jul 18, 2020

Trenton, SC – Mr. Carl William Chandler, Jr., 73, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020.

Carl was born in Camden, AR, a son of the late Carl William, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Mann Chandler. He served in the US Army, and retired from SRNL as an Operator in Chemical Waste Management. He was a member of the McCormick Masonic Lodge.

...

Lindsey Lena Atkins

Lindsey Lena Atkins

Jul 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC – LINDSEY LENA ATKINS, 35, passed away, Friday, July 17, 2020.

     Born in Franklin, PA, May 28, 1985, Lindsey was the daughter of Chrystal D Morrison, Aiken SC and Jason L Atkins, Finksburg MD.  Lindsey moved to Aiken SC from Titusville PA at a young age and was a graduate of South Aiken High School.

     Survivors include...

Jerry Lynn Hargett

Jerry Lynn Hargett

Jul 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Jerry Lynn Hargett, 60, fell asleep with the Lord early on Friday morning July 17, 2020.  After a valiant battle with cancer, Jerry passed away in the comfort of his home, in the arms of his devoted wife, Darlene.  Jerry was born in 1959 in Rock Hill, SC, to his parents Gerald and Anne Hargett.

     Jerry...

Christina Magdalena Crawley

Christina Magdalena Crawley

Jul 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC – CHRISTINA MAGDALENA CRAWLEY, 60, beloved wife of Keith James Crawley, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta, GA.

     A native of South Africa, Christina was a daughter of the late Daniel Frederick De Vries and Anna Carolina Elizabeth Du Plessis De Vries.  She graduated from Potchefstroom University in South Africa with a...

Susan W. Wargo

Susan W. Wargo

Jul 15, 2020

Susan Elaine Weisman Wargo, age 79, passed away July 15, 2020 at Anchor Rehabilitation and Health Center in Aiken, SC.

   Susan was born July 7, 1941 in Columbus, OH, daughter of Sam and Kathleen Weisman.

   Susan was Head Majorette and graduated from West High School in Columbus Ohio. She received her under graduate and graduate teacher training at...

Nancy Ellen Rosenberger

Nancy Ellen Rosenberger

Jul 15, 2020

AIKEN, SC – NANCY ELLEN ROSENBERGER, 67, beloved wife of William F. Rosenberger died suddenly Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at her residence.

     A native of New York City, Nancy was a daughter of the late Edward and Laura Hammer Compel.  She was a retired retail executive.  She and Bill moved to Cedar Creek 11 years ago from New Hampshire. ...

Ferrel Allen Smith

Ferrel Allen Smith

Jul 14, 2020

Aiken – Ferrel Allen Smith, 77, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020.

Allen, as he was known, was born in High Point, NC, a son of the late Jodie Ferrel and Evelyn Alice Salter Smith.  He had been a resident of Aiken for about 75 years and was a member of First Baptist Church.  

He was the most doting and...

James Alan Mitchell

James Alan Mitchell

Jul 14, 2020

AIKEN, SC – JAMES ALAN MITCHELL, 75, beloved husband of Judith Unzicker Mitchell, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his residence.

     A native of Galesburg, IL, Jim was a son of the late C. W. and Grace Mitchell.  He earned his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Rose Polytechnic Institute and his MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University.  He...

Paul Timothy Toole

Paul Timothy Toole

Jul 13, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Paul Timothy Toole, 61, of Aiken, South Carolina went home to be with Jesus on July 13, 2020.

     He is survived by his precious, beloved wife, Mary Smith Toole; daughter, Jaselyn Toole; brothers, John Phillip Toole (Cindy) and David Mark Toole; sister, Nancy Christine Stroble (Mike); cousin, Ronald Toole (Christina), bonus children; Rebecca Bell and Jeremy...

Em Dashiell Rubin

Em Dashiell Rubin

Jul 13, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Em Dashiell Rubin, 94, known lovingly as Nana Banana, Super Nana or just Mom, peacefully joined her savior Jesus Christ on July 13, 2020.  She was born in Columbus, Mississippi on December 4, 1925 to Mary Louise (Frazee) and Thomas Rowan Dashiell. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Thomas Rowan Dashiell, Jr.

...

Barbara Driver Brandon

Barbara Driver Brandon

Jul 9, 2020

Conyers, GA - Barbara Ann Driver Brandon passed away on July 9th, 2020 at home. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Mildred McCreary Driver and Wilbur J. Driver and her brother, David Driver.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, James Howard Brandon, Jr.; children, Andrew Howard Brandon of Marietta, GA., James Michael Brandon (Joy) of McDonough, GA.,...

Joseph M. King

Joseph M. King

Jul 6, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Joseph M. King, 75, beloved husband of Sally King, died Monday, July 6, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Funeral plans will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG ROAD, AIKEN, SC

Thomas G. Thompson

Thomas G. Thompson

Jul 5, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Thomas (Tom) Thompson departed this world on July 5th, 2020, to join his Lord.  Tom leaves behind his beloved wife, Betty (Temples) Thompson of 37 years.  Tom was born May 4, 1932 to the late Everett and Dicey Thompson, Mebane, North Carolina.

     Tom is survived by his son, Richard Allen Thompson (Mary) and his daughter, Kimberly...

Helen Marie Hall

Helen Marie Hall

Jul 4, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Helen Marie Hall, 75, beloved wife of Gary R. Hall passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020. Services will be private. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801

Baxter Felix Vinson, Sr.

Baxter Felix Vinson, Sr.

Jul 3, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Baxter Felix Vinson, Sr., 67, passed away peacefully Friday, July 3, 2020 at his residence.

Born in Union County, SC, Baxter was a son of the late Edward Izzy and Ann Constance Haile Vinson. He spent the majority of his career as a groundskeeper at Palmetto Golf Club for the last 23 years. Baxter was an...

Dell Jones Seigler

Dell Jones Seigler

Jul 3, 2020

Aiken – Mrs. Dell Jones Seigler, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020.

Mrs. Seigler was born in Saluda, SC, a daughter of the late William M. Jones and Ellee Harmon Jones, and moved to Aiken in the early 1950s.  She and her husband, Brodus, owned and operated Seigler’s insurance company in the City of Aiken for many...

Linda Soyars

Linda Soyars

Jun 30, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Linda Soyars, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020 after a short battle with cancer.  She was born May 3, 1950 in Greenville, SC to Emerson and Margaret Vaughn Soyars and was married to Warren Michael Snow who preceded her in death. 

     Linda had retired from Midland Valley High School where she taught French...

Shirley Burch Losure

Shirley Burch Losure

Jun 23, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Shirley Burch Losure, 85, widow of the late Edward R. Losure, Jr., passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Shirley M. Minkler

Shirley M. Minkler

Jun 23, 2020

AIKEN, SC – SHIRLEY MAE MINKLER, 80, widow of John C. Minkler, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at A U Medical Center. 

     A native of Red Springs, NC, Shirley was a daughter of the late Hubert L. and Esther Pender Williams.  She lived most of her life in Aiken and was the retired owner of Blue Front II Bar...