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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Jimmy L. Smathers
Aug 19, 2019
WARRENVILLE, SC – JIMMY L. SMATHERS, 82, beloved husband of Janice Herron Smathers, died Monday, August 19, 2019 at his residence.
A native of Spartanburg, SC, Jimmy was a son of the late Frank Edward and Ethel George Smathers. He lived in Aiken County since 1965 and retired from the Savannah River Site. Jimmy loved NASCAR and working in...
The Rev. Marvin Edward Richardson
Aug 16, 2019
AIKEN, SC – Reverend Marvin Edward Richardson, 95, beloved husband of Eula Maxine (Stewart) Richardson, passed away peacefully at the Benton House of Aiken, on the evening of Friday, August 16, 2019 at approximately 4:20PM. He was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his death. "Events that are filled with caring seem to remain with us," said Marvin...
The Rev. Lamar Burkes
Aug 12, 2019
AIKEN, SC - The Reverend Lamar Burkes of Aiken passed away on August 12, 2019. He was born on May 11, 1931, in Leake County, Mississippi to George F. and Lula Maye Burkes. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nell P. Burkes, his son Greg (Lynn) Burkes of Aiken, sister Frankie Hayes of Madison, Mississippi, grandson, Klaehn...
George Clifford
Aug 11, 2019
AIKEN, SC -
George F. Clifford died on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Heroes Pointe at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Virginia Clifford.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 31, 2019 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, in Aiken. Following the funeral service...
Larry R. Swearingen III
Aug 10, 2019
AIKEN - Mr. Larry R. “Lars” Swearingen III, 42, beloved husband of Jessica Swearingen, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. A memorial service will be held 6:00 PM Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Heights Church, 4631 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Beech Island, SC 29842 with Pastor Mark Canipe officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. In...
Sadie Cook Doggett
Aug 10, 2019
AIKEN, SC – SADIE COOK DOGGETT, 90, widow of Joseph H. Doggett, died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at her residence.
A native of Colleton County, SC, Sadie was a daughter of the late Willie and Bertie Martin Cook. She lived in Aiken since 1953 and was a founding member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Sadie was an administrative assistant and...
Beth Mantone
Aug 9, 2019
AIKEN, SC – MARY BETH MANTONE, 56, beloved wife of A. J. Mantone, died Friday, August 9, 2019 at her residence.
A native of Manchester, TN, Beth was a daughter of the late Asher and Hattie LaFever. She lived in Aiken since 1991 and was a registered OBGYN nurse at AU Medical Center. Beth enjoyed going to ball games (no matter...
Donald Lynn Ghant
Aug 5, 2019
CHARLESTON, SC - Donald Lynn Ghant, 59, breakfast-cooker extraordinaire, lover of college football (Go Heels!) teacher of all traits, husband, father, friend and mentor left this earth Monday, August 5, 2019, to join his loved ones who went before him. Lynn was our rock - a guiding light that will never fade. Humble, gracious, kind and wise, he is deeply...
Shirley Polk Richardson
Aug 5, 2019
AIKEN, SC – SHIRLEY POLK RICHARDSON, 83, beloved wife of Darrell L. Richardson, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at her residence.
A native of Lester, WV, Shirley was a daughter of the late Anthony Campbell and Okie Dove Tosh Polk. She lived in Aiken since 1964 and was a member of South Aiken Baptist Church. She had a career...
Gearl Martin Collins, Sr.
Aug 3, 2019
AIKEN, SC – GEARL M. COLLINS, SR., 77, beloved husband of Denise Bishop Collins of 32 years, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019.
A native of Barnwell County, Gearl was the son of the late Sammie P. and Azilee Still Collins of Barnwell, SC. He retired from SRNS after 40 years at the Savannah River Site. He was a...
Aimee Bacot Lindler
Jul 29, 2019
Aiken – Ms. Aimee Bacot Lindler, 51, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019.
Aimee was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and the daughter of the late Daniel Pons and Janice Sligh Bacot.
She began her dance training at the age of three and danced in her first ballet at the age of twelve. She danced with the Aiken Civic Ballet...
John Hammitt Lacher
Jul 24, 2019
EDGEFIELD, SC - John Hammitt Lacher, age 82, died in Edgefield County on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. John was born in Madison, Tennessee on December 23, 1936 and was the eldest son of Jack Hammitt Lacher and Thelma Graham Lacher. Owing to his father’s job with the DuPont company he lived in multiple places as a child, Old Hickory, Tennessee;...
Dick Hawkins
Jul 22, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Richard Horace Hawkins was born on November 6, 1922 in Columbia, Missouri. Dick Hawkins to his friends, he was the son of Shannon Hawkins and Roxie Pearl Fenton. He spent many of his early years shooting pigeons and squirrels on the in-town campus of Stephens College with an air rifle and even a .22. As a child...
Margaret Hildebrandt Walker
Jul 21, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Margaret Hildebrandt Walker (Avey) was a Midwesterner by birth, and a New Englander by choice. Peg ended her journey in Aiken, South Carolina, where she moved from Maine in 2012 to be near her youngest daughter, Carol Goff. She was a woman of strong opinions, kind intentions, and a clear mind into her 96th year.
Born...
Dolores Volk Heider
Jul 20, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Dolores Volk Heider died Saturday, July 20, 2019 after a long illness.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2019, 10 AM at Aiken Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Grayson “Butch” Blackwell, St. John’s UMC, will officiate.
Mrs. Heider was born in Erie, Pa. to the late Michael F. and Marie S. Volk. She was...
Robert Nelson Arnold
Jul 18, 2019
AIKEN, SC – Mr. Robert Nelson “Bob” Arnold, 76, beloved husband of Sandra L. "Sandy" Arnold, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his residence. Born in Wyano, PA, Bob was a son of the late Robert H. Miltz and Hannah S. Arnold. At the age of two, Robert’s father was killed in action during WWII. His mother remarried...
EllaMae Gautreaux
Jul 18, 2019
GAUTREAUX (Sider), ELLAMAE: A native of New Orleans, LA. August 27, 1928 - July 18, 2019: Went to be with OUR LORD and SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST at the age of 90, at her daughter's home (SC) with her family by her bedside. Daughter of the late Gabriel and Thelma Frick Gautreaux. Sister of the late Edwin Gautreaux, late Evelyn Hickey,...
Carla Gayle Lampley
Jul 17, 2019
AIKEN, SC - On July 17, 2019, Carla Gayle Lampley, 29, of Aiken, South Carolina, departed this temporary life and transitioned into eternal rest to join her Lord and Savior and be reunited with her beloved mother and brother.
Born in Augusta, GA, Carla was the daughter of Charles Gary Lampley, Sr., and the late Rhonda Kaye (Franklin) Lampley...
The Rev. John Patrick Coffey
Jul 16, 2019
ROCK HILL, SC – The Rev. John Patrick Coffey of Rock Hill, South Carolina passed away peacefully on July 16, 2019. John Pat, as he was known to family and friends, was the eldest son of the late James Patrick (Pat) and Helen Tippman Coffey. He was born on August 18, 1945 in Hanford, Washington. The family moved to Aiken...
Virginia L. Chambers Blair
Jul 15, 2019
NEW ELLENTON, SC - Virginia Blair, 88, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019.
She was born on March 16, 1931, to Evelyn and Scotty Chambers. Her life began no different than those living in the 1800's and ended with all of the marvels of the twenty first century.
Virginia was raised on Tiger Creek, near Roan Mountain, Tennessee. Virginia...
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Jimmy L. Smathers
Aug 19, 2019
WARRENVILLE, SC – JIMMY L. SMATHERS, 82, beloved husband of Janice Herron Smathers, died Monday, August 19, 2019 at his residence.
A native of Spartanburg, SC, Jimmy was a son of the late Frank Edward and Ethel George Smathers. He lived in Aiken County since 1965 and retired from the Savannah River Site. Jimmy loved NASCAR and working in...
The Rev. Marvin Edward Richardson
Aug 16, 2019
AIKEN, SC – Reverend Marvin Edward Richardson, 95, beloved husband of Eula Maxine (Stewart) Richardson, passed away peacefully at the Benton House of Aiken, on the evening of Friday, August 16, 2019 at approximately 4:20PM. He was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his death. "Events that are filled with caring seem to remain with us," said Marvin...
The Rev. Lamar Burkes
Aug 12, 2019
AIKEN, SC - The Reverend Lamar Burkes of Aiken passed away on August 12, 2019. He was born on May 11, 1931, in Leake County, Mississippi to George F. and Lula Maye Burkes. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nell P. Burkes, his son Greg (Lynn) Burkes of Aiken, sister Frankie Hayes of Madison, Mississippi, grandson, Klaehn...
George Clifford
Aug 11, 2019
AIKEN, SC -
George F. Clifford died on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Heroes Pointe at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Virginia Clifford.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 31, 2019 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, in Aiken. Following the funeral service...
Larry R. Swearingen III
Aug 10, 2019
AIKEN - Mr. Larry R. “Lars” Swearingen III, 42, beloved husband of Jessica Swearingen, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. A memorial service will be held 6:00 PM Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Heights Church, 4631 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Beech Island, SC 29842 with Pastor Mark Canipe officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. In...
Sadie Cook Doggett
Aug 10, 2019
AIKEN, SC – SADIE COOK DOGGETT, 90, widow of Joseph H. Doggett, died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at her residence.
A native of Colleton County, SC, Sadie was a daughter of the late Willie and Bertie Martin Cook. She lived in Aiken since 1953 and was a founding member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Sadie was an administrative assistant and...
Beth Mantone
Aug 9, 2019
AIKEN, SC – MARY BETH MANTONE, 56, beloved wife of A. J. Mantone, died Friday, August 9, 2019 at her residence.
A native of Manchester, TN, Beth was a daughter of the late Asher and Hattie LaFever. She lived in Aiken since 1991 and was a registered OBGYN nurse at AU Medical Center. Beth enjoyed going to ball games (no matter...
Donald Lynn Ghant
Aug 5, 2019
CHARLESTON, SC - Donald Lynn Ghant, 59, breakfast-cooker extraordinaire, lover of college football (Go Heels!) teacher of all traits, husband, father, friend and mentor left this earth Monday, August 5, 2019, to join his loved ones who went before him. Lynn was our rock - a guiding light that will never fade. Humble, gracious, kind and wise, he is deeply...
Shirley Polk Richardson
Aug 5, 2019
AIKEN, SC – SHIRLEY POLK RICHARDSON, 83, beloved wife of Darrell L. Richardson, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at her residence.
A native of Lester, WV, Shirley was a daughter of the late Anthony Campbell and Okie Dove Tosh Polk. She lived in Aiken since 1964 and was a member of South Aiken Baptist Church. She had a career...
Gearl Martin Collins, Sr.
Aug 3, 2019
AIKEN, SC – GEARL M. COLLINS, SR., 77, beloved husband of Denise Bishop Collins of 32 years, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019.
A native of Barnwell County, Gearl was the son of the late Sammie P. and Azilee Still Collins of Barnwell, SC. He retired from SRNS after 40 years at the Savannah River Site. He was a...
Aimee Bacot Lindler
Jul 29, 2019
Aiken – Ms. Aimee Bacot Lindler, 51, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019.
Aimee was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and the daughter of the late Daniel Pons and Janice Sligh Bacot.
She began her dance training at the age of three and danced in her first ballet at the age of twelve. She danced with the Aiken Civic Ballet...
John Hammitt Lacher
Jul 24, 2019
EDGEFIELD, SC - John Hammitt Lacher, age 82, died in Edgefield County on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. John was born in Madison, Tennessee on December 23, 1936 and was the eldest son of Jack Hammitt Lacher and Thelma Graham Lacher. Owing to his father’s job with the DuPont company he lived in multiple places as a child, Old Hickory, Tennessee;...
Dick Hawkins
Jul 22, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Richard Horace Hawkins was born on November 6, 1922 in Columbia, Missouri. Dick Hawkins to his friends, he was the son of Shannon Hawkins and Roxie Pearl Fenton. He spent many of his early years shooting pigeons and squirrels on the in-town campus of Stephens College with an air rifle and even a .22. As a child...
Margaret Hildebrandt Walker
Jul 21, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Margaret Hildebrandt Walker (Avey) was a Midwesterner by birth, and a New Englander by choice. Peg ended her journey in Aiken, South Carolina, where she moved from Maine in 2012 to be near her youngest daughter, Carol Goff. She was a woman of strong opinions, kind intentions, and a clear mind into her 96th year.
Born...
Dolores Volk Heider
Jul 20, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Dolores Volk Heider died Saturday, July 20, 2019 after a long illness.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2019, 10 AM at Aiken Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Grayson “Butch” Blackwell, St. John’s UMC, will officiate.
Mrs. Heider was born in Erie, Pa. to the late Michael F. and Marie S. Volk. She was...
Robert Nelson Arnold
Jul 18, 2019
AIKEN, SC – Mr. Robert Nelson “Bob” Arnold, 76, beloved husband of Sandra L. "Sandy" Arnold, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his residence. Born in Wyano, PA, Bob was a son of the late Robert H. Miltz and Hannah S. Arnold. At the age of two, Robert’s father was killed in action during WWII. His mother remarried...
EllaMae Gautreaux
Jul 18, 2019
GAUTREAUX (Sider), ELLAMAE: A native of New Orleans, LA. August 27, 1928 - July 18, 2019: Went to be with OUR LORD and SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST at the age of 90, at her daughter's home (SC) with her family by her bedside. Daughter of the late Gabriel and Thelma Frick Gautreaux. Sister of the late Edwin Gautreaux, late Evelyn Hickey,...
Carla Gayle Lampley
Jul 17, 2019
AIKEN, SC - On July 17, 2019, Carla Gayle Lampley, 29, of Aiken, South Carolina, departed this temporary life and transitioned into eternal rest to join her Lord and Savior and be reunited with her beloved mother and brother.
Born in Augusta, GA, Carla was the daughter of Charles Gary Lampley, Sr., and the late Rhonda Kaye (Franklin) Lampley...
The Rev. John Patrick Coffey
Jul 16, 2019
ROCK HILL, SC – The Rev. John Patrick Coffey of Rock Hill, South Carolina passed away peacefully on July 16, 2019. John Pat, as he was known to family and friends, was the eldest son of the late James Patrick (Pat) and Helen Tippman Coffey. He was born on August 18, 1945 in Hanford, Washington. The family moved to Aiken...
Virginia L. Chambers Blair
Jul 15, 2019
NEW ELLENTON, SC - Virginia Blair, 88, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019.
She was born on March 16, 1931, to Evelyn and Scotty Chambers. Her life began no different than those living in the 1800's and ended with all of the marvels of the twenty first century.
Virginia was raised on Tiger Creek, near Roan Mountain, Tennessee. Virginia...
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