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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

James H. Henry

James H. Henry

Oct 18, 2024

JAMES H. HENRY, 88, husband of the late Maralyn P. Henry, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Ilion, NY, James was the son of the late James A. and Leona Shorey Henry. He grew up in New York state before joining the Army. He was stationed in Germany as an...

Carl Anthony Commons

Carl Anthony Commons

Oct 18, 2024

Carl Anthony Commons, 76, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on October 18, 2024. He was born on April 25, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, to Jack and Imogene Commons. Carl grew up with his two sisters, Carol Kintigh and Caron Mindel, with whom he shared a close bond throughout his life.

A proud graduate of West Point, Carl served his country...

Annie Julia "Judy" Snelgrove Rivers

Annie Julia "Judy" Snelgrove Rivers

Oct 17, 2024

Annie Julia “Judy” Snelgrove Rivers was born to Trannie and Ezra Eli Snelgrove on December 2. 1930.

Judy grew up in West Columbia, South Carolina and graduated from Brooklyn Cayce High School.

After marrying Jim RIvers in 1953 she enjoyed being an Air Force wife and living in several places in Texas. In 1959 she and her husband surrendered their lives to...

Margaret Holloway Fitch

Margaret Holloway Fitch

Oct 16, 2024

Dr. Margaret “Peggy” Holloway Fitch, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and physician, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the age of 73. Born on April 17, 1951, in Augusta, Georgia, to Margaret Evans Holloway and Murphy McNeill Holloway, Jr., Peggy lived life to the fullest, embracing every moment with energy and humor.

Peggy attended Sweet Briar...

Randall M. Eason

Randall M. Eason

Oct 14, 2024

Randall M. Eason, 73, passed away Monday October 14, 2024 in his home. He was the cherished husband of Judith Robinson Eason, with whom he shared 42 wonderful years of marriage.

A native of Jacksonville, FL, Randall was a son of the late William and Opal Eason. He was a graduate of Florida State University. He then entered the University of...

Karon L. Short

Karon L. Short

Oct 13, 2024

 KARON LEE SHORT, 80, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 13, 2024 in her home. She was the cherished wife of COL Sinclair G. Short, DMD, USA Retired, with whom she shared 52 wonderful years of marriage.

 A native of Grand Forks, ND, Karon was a daughter of the late Leo and Ruth Swensen Fettig. As a young woman, she worked as...

Maggie Marsh

Maggie Marsh

Oct 13, 2024

MAGGIE KNIPHFER MARSH, 94, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in her home.

Born in Wrightsville, GA, Maggie was a daughter of the late John Edgar and Mozelle Lampp Kniphfer. She grew up in Louisville, GA before moving to Augusta, where she lived most of her life. She retired as a dietitian with Richmond County School...

Phyllis Gene Poore

Phyllis Gene Poore

Oct 12, 2024

Phyllis Gene Poore, 78, formerly of Washington, VA, passed away on October 12, 2024 in Aiken, SC after a short hospitalization.

Phyllis was born on September 16, 1946, the daughter of the late Gene and Elizabeth Whetzel. She was a resident of Washington, VA for most of her life, where she owned and operated Ash Tree Stables equestrian farm. In 2022,...

Loony Marie Clark-Dbay

Loony Marie Clark-Dbay

Oct 11, 2024

Babygirl Loony Marie Clark-Dbay, infant daughter of Brooklyn Kennedy and Jharrin Clark-Dbay went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Linda Leigh Valliant

Linda Leigh Valliant

Oct 9, 2024

LINDA LEIGH VALLIANT, 78, of Aiken, SC, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

Linda was born in Los Angeles on November 13, 1945 to Ronald M. and Margaret C. Croft DeLong.

She is survived by William E. Valliant, her loving companion for over 37 years, as well as three nieces and one nephew, all of whom reside in California. Besides her parents,...

Mary Frances Booth

Mary Frances Booth

Oct 8, 2024

TRENTON, SC - Mrs. Mary Frances Booth, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at a hospital in Augusta, GA. She was a loving mother and cherished wife of Eddie D. Booth, with whom she shared 63 wonderful years of marriage.

Mary was born in Summerville, SC, the daughter of the late Henry G. Driggers and Dora Smith Driggers.

After graduating from...

Richard Wayne Reeves

Richard Wayne Reeves

Oct 8, 2024

RICHARD WAYNE REEVES, 76, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 8, 2024 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the cherished husband of Linda Charpia Reeves, with whom he shared 57 wonderful years of marriage.

A native of Charleston, SC, Richard was a son of the late Bernard and Thelma Meyers Reeves. He proudly served his country as a...

Joseph W. Messick

Joseph W. Messick

Oct 8, 2024

JOSEPH W. MESSICK, 78, passed away Tuesday morning, October 8, 2024 in Hospice House of Lexington.

Born in Cambridge, MD, Joe was a son of the late Russell A. and Ruth Longmire Messick. He moved with his family to Aiken in 1952. He retired from Westinghouse at the Savannah River Site.

Survivors include four children, Traci Messick Ritt, Powhatan, VA, Gina Bollig...

Mildred "Mickey" Goss Key

Mildred "Mickey" Goss Key

Oct 7, 2024

NEW ELLENTON, SC - MILDRED GOSS “MICKEY” KEY, 74, passed away Monday evening, October 7, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished wife of William L. “Billy” Key, Sr., with whom she shared 57 wonderful years of marriage

A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Mickey was a daughter of the late Clarence and...

Joan E. Goodman

Joan E. Goodman

Oct 6, 2024

JOAN ELIZABETH GOODMAN, 93, beloved wife of Stanley F. Goodman, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Anchor Post Acute Care.

A native of Columbia, PA, Joan was a daughter of the late Jacob and Violet Moore Myers. She and Stan made Aiken their home in 1953 where they lived for 54 years before moving back to Pennsylvania where she made...

Saul Salas Mares

Saul Salas Mares

Oct 5, 2024

Saul Salas-Mares "Guancho"

 Fallecido en Charlotte,NC el dia 05 de Octubre del 2024 a la corta edad de 24 an-osQ.E.P.D

 Nacido el 02 de Junio en Astacinga, Veracruz. Hijo de Saul Salas-ltehua y Reynalda Mares-ltehua. Dejara atras su hija, Lisa Salas-Tecpile, que fue la luz de su vida, sus padres, abuelos, ademas incluyen, sus hermanos Leopoldo Salas-Mares y Sandra Salas-Mares; asi como...

Byron Robert Andres

Byron Robert Andres

Oct 5, 2024

BYRON ROBERT ANDRES was born November 10, 1954 and died October 5, 2024. He is predeceased by his parents Clayton Sr., and Ester; and his brothers Paul and Clayton Jr. He leaves behind many loved ones including: his loving wife Christine Andres; his four children: Byron (Nicole), Tonya Flickinger (Terry), Jack (Nina), Donna (Hayden); his four brothers and two sisters:...

Kurt C. Patterson

Kurt C. Patterson

Oct 4, 2024

KURT CLETUS PATTERSON, 68, beloved husband of Rosemary Ann Stearns, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 with his loving wife by his side.

Additional obituary information will be forthcoming.

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

Duane Curtis Early

Duane Curtis Early

Oct 4, 2024

DUANE CURTIS EARLY, 65, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 in Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center after an extended illness.

Born in Riverside, CA, Duane was a son of the late Curtis Colfax Early and Bettylou Mae Bucher Early.  He grew up in Mesa, AZ, graduated from Westwood High School in 1978 and was the manager for the football team.  Duane...

Claude James Johnson

Claude James Johnson

Oct 4, 2024

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Claude James Johnson, 87, beloved husband of Anne Treadaway Johnson, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 in Wellstar MCG Hospital, Augusta, GA.

A native of Cloquet, MN, Claude was a son of the late Claude Augustus and Grace Cajune Johnson. He served in the United States Army for 25 years, retiring as Master Sergeant. He then worked...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

James H. Henry

James H. Henry

Oct 18, 2024

JAMES H. HENRY, 88, husband of the late Maralyn P. Henry, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Ilion, NY, James was the son of the late James A. and Leona Shorey Henry. He grew up in New York state before joining the Army. He was stationed in Germany as an...

Carl Anthony Commons

Carl Anthony Commons

Oct 18, 2024

Carl Anthony Commons, 76, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on October 18, 2024. He was born on April 25, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, to Jack and Imogene Commons. Carl grew up with his two sisters, Carol Kintigh and Caron Mindel, with whom he shared a close bond throughout his life.

A proud graduate of West Point, Carl served his country...

Annie Julia "Judy" Snelgrove Rivers

Annie Julia "Judy" Snelgrove Rivers

Oct 17, 2024

Annie Julia “Judy” Snelgrove Rivers was born to Trannie and Ezra Eli Snelgrove on December 2. 1930.

Judy grew up in West Columbia, South Carolina and graduated from Brooklyn Cayce High School.

After marrying Jim RIvers in 1953 she enjoyed being an Air Force wife and living in several places in Texas. In 1959 she and her husband surrendered their lives to...

Margaret Holloway Fitch

Margaret Holloway Fitch

Oct 16, 2024

Dr. Margaret “Peggy” Holloway Fitch, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and physician, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the age of 73. Born on April 17, 1951, in Augusta, Georgia, to Margaret Evans Holloway and Murphy McNeill Holloway, Jr., Peggy lived life to the fullest, embracing every moment with energy and humor.

Peggy attended Sweet Briar...

Randall M. Eason

Randall M. Eason

Oct 14, 2024

Randall M. Eason, 73, passed away Monday October 14, 2024 in his home. He was the cherished husband of Judith Robinson Eason, with whom he shared 42 wonderful years of marriage.

A native of Jacksonville, FL, Randall was a son of the late William and Opal Eason. He was a graduate of Florida State University. He then entered the University of...

Karon L. Short

Karon L. Short

Oct 13, 2024

 KARON LEE SHORT, 80, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 13, 2024 in her home. She was the cherished wife of COL Sinclair G. Short, DMD, USA Retired, with whom she shared 52 wonderful years of marriage.

 A native of Grand Forks, ND, Karon was a daughter of the late Leo and Ruth Swensen Fettig. As a young woman, she worked as...

Maggie Marsh

Maggie Marsh

Oct 13, 2024

MAGGIE KNIPHFER MARSH, 94, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in her home.

Born in Wrightsville, GA, Maggie was a daughter of the late John Edgar and Mozelle Lampp Kniphfer. She grew up in Louisville, GA before moving to Augusta, where she lived most of her life. She retired as a dietitian with Richmond County School...

Phyllis Gene Poore

Phyllis Gene Poore

Oct 12, 2024

Phyllis Gene Poore, 78, formerly of Washington, VA, passed away on October 12, 2024 in Aiken, SC after a short hospitalization.

Phyllis was born on September 16, 1946, the daughter of the late Gene and Elizabeth Whetzel. She was a resident of Washington, VA for most of her life, where she owned and operated Ash Tree Stables equestrian farm. In 2022,...

Loony Marie Clark-Dbay

Loony Marie Clark-Dbay

Oct 11, 2024

Babygirl Loony Marie Clark-Dbay, infant daughter of Brooklyn Kennedy and Jharrin Clark-Dbay went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Linda Leigh Valliant

Linda Leigh Valliant

Oct 9, 2024

LINDA LEIGH VALLIANT, 78, of Aiken, SC, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

Linda was born in Los Angeles on November 13, 1945 to Ronald M. and Margaret C. Croft DeLong.

She is survived by William E. Valliant, her loving companion for over 37 years, as well as three nieces and one nephew, all of whom reside in California. Besides her parents,...

Mary Frances Booth

Mary Frances Booth

Oct 8, 2024

TRENTON, SC - Mrs. Mary Frances Booth, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at a hospital in Augusta, GA. She was a loving mother and cherished wife of Eddie D. Booth, with whom she shared 63 wonderful years of marriage.

Mary was born in Summerville, SC, the daughter of the late Henry G. Driggers and Dora Smith Driggers.

After graduating from...

Richard Wayne Reeves

Richard Wayne Reeves

Oct 8, 2024

RICHARD WAYNE REEVES, 76, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 8, 2024 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the cherished husband of Linda Charpia Reeves, with whom he shared 57 wonderful years of marriage.

A native of Charleston, SC, Richard was a son of the late Bernard and Thelma Meyers Reeves. He proudly served his country as a...

Joseph W. Messick

Joseph W. Messick

Oct 8, 2024

JOSEPH W. MESSICK, 78, passed away Tuesday morning, October 8, 2024 in Hospice House of Lexington.

Born in Cambridge, MD, Joe was a son of the late Russell A. and Ruth Longmire Messick. He moved with his family to Aiken in 1952. He retired from Westinghouse at the Savannah River Site.

Survivors include four children, Traci Messick Ritt, Powhatan, VA, Gina Bollig...

Mildred "Mickey" Goss Key

Mildred "Mickey" Goss Key

Oct 7, 2024

NEW ELLENTON, SC - MILDRED GOSS “MICKEY” KEY, 74, passed away Monday evening, October 7, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished wife of William L. “Billy” Key, Sr., with whom she shared 57 wonderful years of marriage

A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Mickey was a daughter of the late Clarence and...

Joan E. Goodman

Joan E. Goodman

Oct 6, 2024

JOAN ELIZABETH GOODMAN, 93, beloved wife of Stanley F. Goodman, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Anchor Post Acute Care.

A native of Columbia, PA, Joan was a daughter of the late Jacob and Violet Moore Myers. She and Stan made Aiken their home in 1953 where they lived for 54 years before moving back to Pennsylvania where she made...

Saul Salas Mares

Saul Salas Mares

Oct 5, 2024

Saul Salas-Mares "Guancho"

 Fallecido en Charlotte,NC el dia 05 de Octubre del 2024 a la corta edad de 24 an-osQ.E.P.D

 Nacido el 02 de Junio en Astacinga, Veracruz. Hijo de Saul Salas-ltehua y Reynalda Mares-ltehua. Dejara atras su hija, Lisa Salas-Tecpile, que fue la luz de su vida, sus padres, abuelos, ademas incluyen, sus hermanos Leopoldo Salas-Mares y Sandra Salas-Mares; asi como...

Byron Robert Andres

Byron Robert Andres

Oct 5, 2024

BYRON ROBERT ANDRES was born November 10, 1954 and died October 5, 2024. He is predeceased by his parents Clayton Sr., and Ester; and his brothers Paul and Clayton Jr. He leaves behind many loved ones including: his loving wife Christine Andres; his four children: Byron (Nicole), Tonya Flickinger (Terry), Jack (Nina), Donna (Hayden); his four brothers and two sisters:...

Kurt C. Patterson

Kurt C. Patterson

Oct 4, 2024

KURT CLETUS PATTERSON, 68, beloved husband of Rosemary Ann Stearns, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 with his loving wife by his side.

Additional obituary information will be forthcoming.

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

Duane Curtis Early

Duane Curtis Early

Oct 4, 2024

DUANE CURTIS EARLY, 65, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 in Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center after an extended illness.

Born in Riverside, CA, Duane was a son of the late Curtis Colfax Early and Bettylou Mae Bucher Early.  He grew up in Mesa, AZ, graduated from Westwood High School in 1978 and was the manager for the football team.  Duane...

Claude James Johnson

Claude James Johnson

Oct 4, 2024

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Claude James Johnson, 87, beloved husband of Anne Treadaway Johnson, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 in Wellstar MCG Hospital, Augusta, GA.

A native of Cloquet, MN, Claude was a son of the late Claude Augustus and Grace Cajune Johnson. He served in the United States Army for 25 years, retiring as Master Sergeant. He then worked...

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