Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Carl Johnson

Carl Johnson

Dec 30, 2019

NEW ELLENTON, SC – SAMUEL CARL JOHNSON, 37, beloved husband of Erica Rains Johnson, died Monday, December 30, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers following a sudden illness.

A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Carl was a son of Daphne Key Johnson and the late Samuel Lee “Sammy” Johnson.  He was a 2001 graduate of Silver Bluff High...

Terri Lynn Haynes

Terri Lynn Haynes

Dec 23, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Terri Lynn Haynes, 66, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at her residence.   The family will receive friends Friday, December 27, 2019 from 10:00 -11:00 AM at Shellhouse Funeral Home (924 Hayne Ave.). Funeral services will follow at 11 AM with The Rev. Lee Phillips officiating. Interment will be held in Aiken Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be...

Martha Converse Culler

Martha Converse Culler

Dec 21, 2019

Aiken-Mrs. Martha Converse Culler, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21st, 2019.

A lifelong resident of Aiken, Martha was a daughter of the late Sherman and Hilda Converse. She was a homemaker and an avid cook.  She was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church and a 1949 graduate of Furman University. Martha was a loving mother, grandmother...

Dale McKee

Dale McKee

Dec 21, 2019

AIKEN, SC – DALE W. McKEE, 62, beloved wife of Rocky McKee, died suddenly, Saturday, December 21, 2019 in Las Vegas, NV.

     A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Dale was a daughter of the late Charles Leon Wade, Jr. and Betty Jean Bane Wade.  She was a graduate of Aiken High School, Class of 1975.  Dale was a...

Dottie Gunter

Dottie Gunter

Dec 20, 2019

Beech Island – Mrs. Dottie M. Boone Gunter, 77, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019. Dottie was born in Meridan, CT and was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Moore and Dorothy (Knott) Moore.  She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly (Michael) Fulford of Trenton,  and sons Robert "Mike" (Donna) Boone of Beech Island, and Richard Boone of Snellville, GA.  Her...

Mattie Bonnett Bell

Mattie Bonnett Bell

Dec 18, 2019

Aiken – Mrs. Mattie Bonnett Bell, 92, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

A lifelong resident of Aiken, Mrs. Bell was a daughter of the late Brantley and Irene Oswalt Bonnett.  She was a homemaker, and a member of Central Baptist Church. Mattie was a loving mother and grandmother, she never had a bad word to say about anyone. 

She...

Ronald W. Bartlett

Ronald W. Bartlett

Dec 18, 2019

AIKEN, SC – RONALD WAYNE BARTLETT, 83, beloved husband of Sandra McFarland Bartlett, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

     A native of Evans, GA, Ronald was a son of the late Otis S. and Mary James Bartlett.  He retired from the US Air Force after 20 years as a TSGT.  After his retirement he returned to Augusta and...

John Yates Smith

John Yates Smith

Dec 16, 2019

New Ellenton, SC - Mr. John Yates Smith, 86, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019. Mr. Smith was born in Trenton, SC, a son of the late Marion B. and Myrtis Yates Smith.  He was a lifelong resident of New Ellenton, and retired as co-owner of CSRA Computer Services. Mr. Smith is survived by a daughter, Linda Smith Gay, Chattanooga,...

Joan Haase

Joan Haase

Dec 15, 2019

  Aiken - Mrs. Joan Haase, 79, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019.

Joan was born in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the late Adolph T. and Lillian Woodward Plitt. She and her late husband, George Frederick Haase, moved to Aiken and were residents there for over 58 years. Joan worked for many years at Plum Pudding. She loved travel...

Toni Myers

Toni Myers

Dec 13, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Toni Myers, 74, passed away at her home in Aiken on December 13, 2019. 

     She was a resident of Aiken since 2000.  Toni was an active and creative member of the community, helping the SPCA establish “Adopt-A-Pet” page in the Aiken Standard.  She also started the “Westmutster Dog Show" and helped FOTUS start and organize...

James Whitfield Gardner

James Whitfield Gardner

Dec 9, 2019

AIKEN, SC – James W. Gardner, Sr., 95, passed away at home December 9, 2019.

     Born in Greenwood, SC on December 1, 1924, he was son of Ross E. Gardner (from Kelleytown, SC) and Mary Elizabeth Duckett Gardner.  

     He graduated Greenwood High School, enlisted U. S. Army and transferred to U. S. Airforce.  Serving in World War II...

Jack Dow DuBose

Jack Dow DuBose

Dec 7, 2019

AIKEN, SC – CMS JACK DOW DuBOSE, USAF, Ret. 86, beloved husband of Dorothy Joanna “Jo” Ward DuBose, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at his residence.

     A native of Port Arthur, TX, Jack was the son of Joseph P. and Lulu Marguerite Shoemaker DuBose.  He had a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force for 27 years, serving...

Lona Esther Munzberg

Lona Esther Munzberg

Dec 6, 2019

Aiken – Mrs. Lona Esther Wright Munzberg, 90, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019.

Lona was born in Richford, VT, a daughter of the late Ellis and Annabelle Curtis Wright Durham.  She had been a resident of Aiken for 15 years, and was a member of the University Parkway Church of God.  She was also a Registered Nurse for 53...

Ethel Louise "Judy" Beesley

Ethel Louise "Judy" Beesley

Dec 5, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Ethel Louise "Judy" Beesley, 94, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019.   Born in River Falls, AL Judy was a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Mittie Ethel Morris Patterson. Along with being a homemaker to her family, Judy retired from the Muscogee County School System with 22 years of service.   She is survived...

Barbara Sue McGhee Herron

Barbara Sue McGhee Herron

Dec 5, 2019

Aiken - Mrs. Barbara Sue McGhee Herron, 85, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019. Barbara was born in LaFollette, TN, a daughter of the late John and Georgia Branum McGhee.  She and her late husband, Robert, owned and operated a Texaco service station.  She was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Jeannie (Doug) Aiken,...

Robert P. "Bobby" Rollins

Robert P. "Bobby" Rollins

Dec 4, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Robert P. “Bobby” Rollins, 76, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Bobby was a son of the late Robert P. Rollins, Sr. and Louise Rollins.  He retired from Graniteville Company and was a member of Grace-Pointe Church. Survivors include five children, Robert Mitchell...

Raymond Alfred Maclure, Jr.

Raymond Alfred Maclure, Jr.

Dec 4, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Raymond Alfred Maclure, Jr., 83, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Maclure was born in Woonsocket, RI to late Raymond Alfred and Helen Tomaszek Maclure, Sr. He worked as a Quality Control Inspector for Bird Machine and Tool. Mr. Maclure had made Aiken his home since 2004 He is survived by his...

Victor Paul Kotowski

Victor Paul Kotowski

Dec 1, 2019

Aiken – Mr. Victor Paul Kotowski, 69, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019.

Vic was born in Kansas City, MO, a son of the late Walter Kotowski, Jr., and Rosemary Jacobes Kotowski Vrooman. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War era, and was honorably discharged as a Corporal. He moved to Aiken County in...

Stephen William Aberle

Stephen William Aberle

Dec 1, 2019

Aiken – Mr. Stephen William Aberle, 84, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019. Mr. Aberle was born in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Stephen J. and Anna M. Cleary Aberle.  He had been a resident of Aiken for over 3 years, and was a retired Engineer in the nuclear power industry. He also served in the U.S. Marine...

Helen Louise Butterbaugh

Helen Louise Butterbaugh

Nov 29, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Helen Louise (Barick) Butterbaugh, 92, beloved wife of the late Robert E. Butterbaugh, passed away peacefully at the Harbor Chase of Aiken, on Friday, November 29, 2019 at approximately 5 PM.

Born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Helen was the younger of 2 children of the late John and Mary (Vent) Barick. It was her brother Glen who...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Carl Johnson

Carl Johnson

Dec 30, 2019

NEW ELLENTON, SC – SAMUEL CARL JOHNSON, 37, beloved husband of Erica Rains Johnson, died Monday, December 30, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers following a sudden illness.

A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Carl was a son of Daphne Key Johnson and the late Samuel Lee “Sammy” Johnson.  He was a 2001 graduate of Silver Bluff High...

Terri Lynn Haynes

Terri Lynn Haynes

Dec 23, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Terri Lynn Haynes, 66, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at her residence.   The family will receive friends Friday, December 27, 2019 from 10:00 -11:00 AM at Shellhouse Funeral Home (924 Hayne Ave.). Funeral services will follow at 11 AM with The Rev. Lee Phillips officiating. Interment will be held in Aiken Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be...

Martha Converse Culler

Martha Converse Culler

Dec 21, 2019

Aiken-Mrs. Martha Converse Culler, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21st, 2019.

A lifelong resident of Aiken, Martha was a daughter of the late Sherman and Hilda Converse. She was a homemaker and an avid cook.  She was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church and a 1949 graduate of Furman University. Martha was a loving mother, grandmother...

Dale McKee

Dale McKee

Dec 21, 2019

AIKEN, SC – DALE W. McKEE, 62, beloved wife of Rocky McKee, died suddenly, Saturday, December 21, 2019 in Las Vegas, NV.

     A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Dale was a daughter of the late Charles Leon Wade, Jr. and Betty Jean Bane Wade.  She was a graduate of Aiken High School, Class of 1975.  Dale was a...

Dottie Gunter

Dottie Gunter

Dec 20, 2019

Beech Island – Mrs. Dottie M. Boone Gunter, 77, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019. Dottie was born in Meridan, CT and was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Moore and Dorothy (Knott) Moore.  She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly (Michael) Fulford of Trenton,  and sons Robert "Mike" (Donna) Boone of Beech Island, and Richard Boone of Snellville, GA.  Her...

Mattie Bonnett Bell

Mattie Bonnett Bell

Dec 18, 2019

Aiken – Mrs. Mattie Bonnett Bell, 92, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

A lifelong resident of Aiken, Mrs. Bell was a daughter of the late Brantley and Irene Oswalt Bonnett.  She was a homemaker, and a member of Central Baptist Church. Mattie was a loving mother and grandmother, she never had a bad word to say about anyone. 

She...

Ronald W. Bartlett

Ronald W. Bartlett

Dec 18, 2019

AIKEN, SC – RONALD WAYNE BARTLETT, 83, beloved husband of Sandra McFarland Bartlett, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

     A native of Evans, GA, Ronald was a son of the late Otis S. and Mary James Bartlett.  He retired from the US Air Force after 20 years as a TSGT.  After his retirement he returned to Augusta and...

John Yates Smith

John Yates Smith

Dec 16, 2019

New Ellenton, SC - Mr. John Yates Smith, 86, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019. Mr. Smith was born in Trenton, SC, a son of the late Marion B. and Myrtis Yates Smith.  He was a lifelong resident of New Ellenton, and retired as co-owner of CSRA Computer Services. Mr. Smith is survived by a daughter, Linda Smith Gay, Chattanooga,...

Joan Haase

Joan Haase

Dec 15, 2019

  Aiken - Mrs. Joan Haase, 79, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019.

Joan was born in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the late Adolph T. and Lillian Woodward Plitt. She and her late husband, George Frederick Haase, moved to Aiken and were residents there for over 58 years. Joan worked for many years at Plum Pudding. She loved travel...

Toni Myers

Toni Myers

Dec 13, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Toni Myers, 74, passed away at her home in Aiken on December 13, 2019. 

     She was a resident of Aiken since 2000.  Toni was an active and creative member of the community, helping the SPCA establish “Adopt-A-Pet” page in the Aiken Standard.  She also started the “Westmutster Dog Show" and helped FOTUS start and organize...

James Whitfield Gardner

James Whitfield Gardner

Dec 9, 2019

AIKEN, SC – James W. Gardner, Sr., 95, passed away at home December 9, 2019.

     Born in Greenwood, SC on December 1, 1924, he was son of Ross E. Gardner (from Kelleytown, SC) and Mary Elizabeth Duckett Gardner.  

     He graduated Greenwood High School, enlisted U. S. Army and transferred to U. S. Airforce.  Serving in World War II...

Jack Dow DuBose

Jack Dow DuBose

Dec 7, 2019

AIKEN, SC – CMS JACK DOW DuBOSE, USAF, Ret. 86, beloved husband of Dorothy Joanna “Jo” Ward DuBose, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at his residence.

     A native of Port Arthur, TX, Jack was the son of Joseph P. and Lulu Marguerite Shoemaker DuBose.  He had a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force for 27 years, serving...

Lona Esther Munzberg

Lona Esther Munzberg

Dec 6, 2019

Aiken – Mrs. Lona Esther Wright Munzberg, 90, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019.

Lona was born in Richford, VT, a daughter of the late Ellis and Annabelle Curtis Wright Durham.  She had been a resident of Aiken for 15 years, and was a member of the University Parkway Church of God.  She was also a Registered Nurse for 53...

Ethel Louise "Judy" Beesley

Ethel Louise "Judy" Beesley

Dec 5, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Ethel Louise "Judy" Beesley, 94, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019.   Born in River Falls, AL Judy was a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Mittie Ethel Morris Patterson. Along with being a homemaker to her family, Judy retired from the Muscogee County School System with 22 years of service.   She is survived...

Barbara Sue McGhee Herron

Barbara Sue McGhee Herron

Dec 5, 2019

Aiken - Mrs. Barbara Sue McGhee Herron, 85, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019. Barbara was born in LaFollette, TN, a daughter of the late John and Georgia Branum McGhee.  She and her late husband, Robert, owned and operated a Texaco service station.  She was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Jeannie (Doug) Aiken,...

Robert P. "Bobby" Rollins

Robert P. "Bobby" Rollins

Dec 4, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Robert P. “Bobby” Rollins, 76, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Bobby was a son of the late Robert P. Rollins, Sr. and Louise Rollins.  He retired from Graniteville Company and was a member of Grace-Pointe Church. Survivors include five children, Robert Mitchell...

Raymond Alfred Maclure, Jr.

Raymond Alfred Maclure, Jr.

Dec 4, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Raymond Alfred Maclure, Jr., 83, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Maclure was born in Woonsocket, RI to late Raymond Alfred and Helen Tomaszek Maclure, Sr. He worked as a Quality Control Inspector for Bird Machine and Tool. Mr. Maclure had made Aiken his home since 2004 He is survived by his...

Victor Paul Kotowski

Victor Paul Kotowski

Dec 1, 2019

Aiken – Mr. Victor Paul Kotowski, 69, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019.

Vic was born in Kansas City, MO, a son of the late Walter Kotowski, Jr., and Rosemary Jacobes Kotowski Vrooman. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War era, and was honorably discharged as a Corporal. He moved to Aiken County in...

Stephen William Aberle

Stephen William Aberle

Dec 1, 2019

Aiken – Mr. Stephen William Aberle, 84, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019. Mr. Aberle was born in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Stephen J. and Anna M. Cleary Aberle.  He had been a resident of Aiken for over 3 years, and was a retired Engineer in the nuclear power industry. He also served in the U.S. Marine...

Helen Louise Butterbaugh

Helen Louise Butterbaugh

Nov 29, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Helen Louise (Barick) Butterbaugh, 92, beloved wife of the late Robert E. Butterbaugh, passed away peacefully at the Harbor Chase of Aiken, on Friday, November 29, 2019 at approximately 5 PM.

Born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Helen was the younger of 2 children of the late John and Mary (Vent) Barick. It was her brother Glen who...