Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Steve Greene, Jr.
Mar 15, 2020
SUMMERVILLE, SC - James Stephen Greene, Jr., 65, died Sunday, March 15, 2020 at his residence in Summerville, SC.
Born in Augusta, GA, Steve was a son of the late James Stephen and Helen Jowers Greene. He grew up in New Ellenton and graduated from Aiken High School in 1973. He graduated from Baptist College (now Charleston Southern University)...
Betty J. Randolph
Mar 12, 2020
AIKEN, SC - BETTY JEAN JOHNSON RANDOLPH, 84, widow of McCoy Randolph, died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at her residence.
A native of Erwin, TN, Betty was a daughter of the late James Alex and Mamie Johnson. She lived in Aiken since 1954 and was employed at Aiken Industries for 20 years. She was a faithful member of Solid...
Pauline Nissley Joseph
Mar 11, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Pauline Nissley Joseph, 90, beloved wife of J. Walter Joseph, Jr. passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2020. The originally scheduled visitation for March 22 has been postponed to a later date. Arrangements will be announced. Born in Manheim, PA, Mrs. Joseph was a daughter of the late Roy M. and Katherine Shue Nissley. She earned...
Laverne J. Price
Mar 10, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Laverne Jones Price of 9 Furman Dr., Aiken SC passed away Tuesday morning, March 10, 2020 in her home. Laverne Price was much loved by her family and friends. A celebration of her life will be held in a graveside service on Saturday, March 14th at 11:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial (2648 Jefferson Davis Highway). The family...
George W. Counts
Mar 10, 2020
GEORGE W. COUNTS, 91, beloved husband of Betty Beatty Counts, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Newberry, SC, George was a son of the late Maebelle Hawkins Counts and Henry Olin Counts, Sr. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He lived in Aiken since...
Dwayne Rushton
Mar 9, 2020
AIKEN, SC – DWAYNE RUSHTON, 59, died suddenly Monday, March 9, 2020 while at work.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Dwayne was a son of Nathaniel Rushton and the late Doris Swafford Rushton. He worked in quality control for Michelin in Lexington, SC, where he was a dedicated employee for 32 years. Dwayne was a loving and...
William L. Harris
Mar 6, 2020
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – WILLIAM L. HARRIS, 88, died Friday, March 6, 2020 at University Hospital following a brief illness.
A native of Red House, WV, William was a son of the late Howie and Edith Victoria Williams Harris. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in Korea. He had lived in Aiken County since 1953...
Robert Nelson "Bobby" Knight
Mar 4, 2020
Aiken – Mr. Robert Nelson “Bobby” Knight, 90, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020.
Bobby was born in Ridgeville, SC, a son of the late Kenneth Nelson and Ellen Claire Smith Knight. He lived most of his life in Aiken, served in the US Navy on the USS Coral Sea, and owned and operated the Palace Market. He enjoyed spending...
Donald Bradsher Hursey
Mar 4, 2020
COLUMBIA, SC – DONALD BRADSHER HURSEY, 67, passed away, unexpectedly, on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in Aiken, SC.
A native of Columbia, SC, Donald was a son of the late Donald H. and Marie Wall Hursey. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and lived most his life in Columbia. He loved music and was a blues guitarist.
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Connie Bradberry
Mar 3, 2020
AIKEN, SC – CONNIE BRADBERRY, 69, beloved wife of Porky Bradberry, went to Heaven, Tuesday evening, March 3, 2020.
A native of Tellico Plains, TN, Connie was a daughter of the late Clyde and Louise Hunt Wilson. She lived in Aiken most of her life and was a member of Mercy Church. Connie owned and operated Connie’s Cleaning Solution,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Steve Greene, Jr.
Mar 15, 2020
SUMMERVILLE, SC - James Stephen Greene, Jr., 65, died Sunday, March 15, 2020 at his residence in Summerville, SC.
Born in Augusta, GA, Steve was a son of the late James Stephen and Helen Jowers Greene. He grew up in New Ellenton and graduated from Aiken High School in 1973. He graduated from Baptist College (now Charleston Southern University)...
Betty J. Randolph
Mar 12, 2020
AIKEN, SC - BETTY JEAN JOHNSON RANDOLPH, 84, widow of McCoy Randolph, died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at her residence.
A native of Erwin, TN, Betty was a daughter of the late James Alex and Mamie Johnson. She lived in Aiken since 1954 and was employed at Aiken Industries for 20 years. She was a faithful member of Solid...
Pauline Nissley Joseph
Mar 11, 2020
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Pauline Nissley Joseph, 90, beloved wife of J. Walter Joseph, Jr. passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2020. The originally scheduled visitation for March 22 has been postponed to a later date. Arrangements will be announced. Born in Manheim, PA, Mrs. Joseph was a daughter of the late Roy M. and Katherine Shue Nissley. She earned...
Laverne J. Price
Mar 10, 2020
AIKEN, SC - Laverne Jones Price of 9 Furman Dr., Aiken SC passed away Tuesday morning, March 10, 2020 in her home. Laverne Price was much loved by her family and friends. A celebration of her life will be held in a graveside service on Saturday, March 14th at 11:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial (2648 Jefferson Davis Highway). The family...
George W. Counts
Mar 10, 2020
GEORGE W. COUNTS, 91, beloved husband of Betty Beatty Counts, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Newberry, SC, George was a son of the late Maebelle Hawkins Counts and Henry Olin Counts, Sr. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He lived in Aiken since...
Dwayne Rushton
Mar 9, 2020
AIKEN, SC – DWAYNE RUSHTON, 59, died suddenly Monday, March 9, 2020 while at work.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Dwayne was a son of Nathaniel Rushton and the late Doris Swafford Rushton. He worked in quality control for Michelin in Lexington, SC, where he was a dedicated employee for 32 years. Dwayne was a loving and...
William L. Harris
Mar 6, 2020
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – WILLIAM L. HARRIS, 88, died Friday, March 6, 2020 at University Hospital following a brief illness.
A native of Red House, WV, William was a son of the late Howie and Edith Victoria Williams Harris. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in Korea. He had lived in Aiken County since 1953...
Robert Nelson "Bobby" Knight
Mar 4, 2020
Aiken – Mr. Robert Nelson “Bobby” Knight, 90, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020.
Bobby was born in Ridgeville, SC, a son of the late Kenneth Nelson and Ellen Claire Smith Knight. He lived most of his life in Aiken, served in the US Navy on the USS Coral Sea, and owned and operated the Palace Market. He enjoyed spending...
Donald Bradsher Hursey
Mar 4, 2020
COLUMBIA, SC – DONALD BRADSHER HURSEY, 67, passed away, unexpectedly, on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in Aiken, SC.
A native of Columbia, SC, Donald was a son of the late Donald H. and Marie Wall Hursey. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and lived most his life in Columbia. He loved music and was a blues guitarist.
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Connie Bradberry
Mar 3, 2020
AIKEN, SC – CONNIE BRADBERRY, 69, beloved wife of Porky Bradberry, went to Heaven, Tuesday evening, March 3, 2020.
A native of Tellico Plains, TN, Connie was a daughter of the late Clyde and Louise Hunt Wilson. She lived in Aiken most of her life and was a member of Mercy Church. Connie owned and operated Connie’s Cleaning Solution,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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