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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Beverly Anne Koon

Beverly Anne Koon

May 9, 2019

AIKEN, SC -Beverly Anne Koon, 71, beloved wife of Barron Wayne Koon, Sr., passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Plattsburgh, NY, Beverly was a daughter of the late Raymond and Katherine Henaghan Provost. She was a homemaker to her family and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

In addition...

Mary Jane Maldonado

Mary Jane Maldonado

May 8, 2019

AIKEN, SC – MARY JANE MALDONADO, 56, beloved wife of Arnoldo Maldonado, passed away, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at her residence.

A native of Robstown, TX.  Mary Jane was a daughter of Raquel Garcia Molina and the late José Sepeda.  She lived in Aiken for the last year and a half and was a member of Grace Church of Aiken. ...

James Walter Welch

James Walter Welch

May 5, 2019

AIKEN, SC – JAMES WALTER WELCH, 90, beloved husband of Ann Thomas Welch, died suddenly, Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his residence.

     A native of Bryson City, NC, James was a son of the late Lee and Beulah Lakey Welch.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War and was awarded the Purple Heart. ...

Ruby Sizemore

Ruby Sizemore

May 1, 2019

AIKEN, SC – RUBY SIZEMORE, 90, widow of Grady Sizemore, Sr., died Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at her residence.

     A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Mrs. Sizemore was a daughter of the late Arthur and Gertrude Bonnett Mundy.  She was a ninth generation Aikenite and retired from the Aiken County School District where she worked in the Millbrook...

Hollister Douglas Houghton

Hollister Douglas Houghton

Apr 28, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Holly Houghton, conservationist, philanthropist, and sportswoman, died peacefully in her home in Aiken, South Carolina, on April 27, 2019 after a battle with cancer. She was 74 years old. The daughter of the late Arthur A. Houghton, Jr., President of Steuben Glass, and the late Elizabeth Douglas McCall, a Manhattan socialite who championed educational and cultural causes,...

Cuba Kersey Rowland

Cuba Kersey Rowland

Apr 28, 2019

NEW ELLENTON, SC – CUBA KERSEY ROWLAND, 86, beloved wife of Henry H. Rowland, died Sunday, April 28, 2019 at her residence.

     A native of Swainsboro, GA, Cuba was a daughter of the late Minzie and Minnie Tapley Kersey.  She lived in New Ellenton since 1955 and was a homemaker.  She was a member of Foreman Memorial Baptist Church.

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David Eugene Willing

David Eugene Willing

Apr 25, 2019

Aiken – Mr. David Eugene Willing, 46, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019.

David was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and son of Mrs. Judith Heald Willing, Aiken, and the late Dennis Earl Willing.  David worked at Southeastern Clay Company for 17 years and on the family farm with his father.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by...

Charlie Gene Wenner

Charlie Gene Wenner

Apr 24, 2019

NEW ELLENTON, SC - CHARLIE GENE WENNER, 36, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019.  

Funeral services will be private.

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

Michael Gregory Mandel

Michael Gregory Mandel

Apr 22, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Michael Gregory Mandel, 48, beloved husband of Michellé Bowers Mandel died Monday, April 22, 2019 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with Sarcoma.

     He was a native of Ridgefield, CT, and grew up in Aiken, SC.  Michael graduated from South Aiken High School and Aiken Technical College. He was one of the original employees at the Bridgestone...

Burr "B. T." Traywick Barnes

Burr "B. T." Traywick Barnes

Apr 17, 2019

AIKEN, SC – BURR TRAYWICK “B. T.” BARNES, JR., 98, husband of the late Mary Munz Barnes, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Greenwood, SC, B. T. was a son of the late Burr Traywick Barnes, Sr. and Mary Shealy Barnes.  He was a veteran of the US Army, serving in the 108th...

Keith Wilson Hale

Keith Wilson Hale

Apr 12, 2019

Aiken - Mr. Keith Wilson Hale, 58, died Friday, April 12, 2019.   A visitation will be held from 11:00-11:30 AM, and the Celebration of Life will follow at 11:30 AM on Monday, April 15, 2019, at Levels Baptist Church.   Keith was born in Aiken, a son of Betty New Hale Lewis, Aiken, and the late Kenneth W. Hale,...

Owen Fredrick Herron

Owen Fredrick Herron

Apr 12, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Owen Fredrick Herron, Sr, 88, passed Friday, April 12, 2019, at his residence in Aiken.

     A native and life-long resident of Aiken, he was a son of the late John Frederick Marshal Herron and the late Nancy Elizabeth Higginbottom Herron. 

     He served in the Army National Guard.  He worked for Graniteville Company and retired from...

Neil Flowers

Neil Flowers

Apr 10, 2019

AIKEN, SC - The Reverend Thurmond O’Neil Flowers, 70, husband of Patsy McMichael Flowers passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. 

Neil was born in Lake City, SC and was the son of the late Joe and Dorothy Flowers.  Neil grew up in Aiken, graduated from Aiken High School in 1967, Augusta Tech in 1969 and was co-owner of a...

Timothy Frank Boerste

Timothy Frank Boerste

Apr 10, 2019

COLUMBIA, SC – TIMOTHY FRANK BOERSTE, 26, passed away, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at his residence in Columbia, SC.

      A native of North Augusta, SC, Timothy was a son of Michael Stephan and Mary Bess Sorrell Boerste. 

     He graduated with honors from Augusta Christian Schools, Augusta, GA.  His senior year in 2011 he was named Student of the...

Virginia Lee Smith

Virginia Lee Smith

Apr 9, 2019

AIKEN, SC - VIRGINIA LEE SMITH, 78, beloved wife of Joseph Edward Smith, passed on to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at her home.

     A native of Baltimore, MD, Virginia was a daughter of the late Charles and Virginia Harrell Lambdin.  She was a lovely wife and mother, devoted to her family and had called Aiken...

Charles William Cupp, III

Charles William Cupp, III

Apr 9, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Charles William “Chief Charlie” Cupp, III, 88, died peacefully, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at his residence.

     A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Chief Cupp was a son of the late Charles W. “Tippy” and Annie Mae Woodward Cupp, Jr.  He graduated from Aiken High School.  After high school he played professional baseball in the class...

Clarence Guy Backherms

Clarence Guy Backherms

Apr 7, 2019

LANGLEY, SC – CLARENCE GUY BACKHERMS, 68, beloved husband of Becky Goodbread Backherms, died Sunday, April 7, 2019 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

     A native of New Albany, IN, Clarence was a son of the late Clarence and Ruth Dodge Backherms.  He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  Clarence had a 26 year career in law...

Jewell Redd Boland

Jewell Redd Boland

Apr 6, 2019

AIKEN, SC – JEWELL REDD BOLAND, 93, widow of Herman Boland, died Saturday, April 06, 2019 at Madison Heights Memory Care, Evans, GA.

A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Jewell was a daughter of the late George W. and Lona Grice Redd.  She was payroll clerk and retired from Graniteville Company.  She was a member of Memorial Baptist...

Sylvia Ann Koss

Sylvia Ann Koss

Apr 3, 2019

AIKEN, SC – SYLVIA ANN WILLIAMS KOSS, 40, beloved wife of Kevin D. Koss, entered into rest Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     A native of Sarasota, FL, Sylvia was a daughter of George A. and Susie Yoder Williams.  She graduated from Mifflin County Christian Academy in Lewistown, PA and formerly worked as a secretary at...

Juanita Butler Key

Juanita Butler Key

Apr 3, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Juanita Butler Key, 87, beloved wife of Thomas J. Key, went to be with the Lord Wednesday the 3rd of April, 2019 at her residence. 

     A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Mrs. Key was a daughter of the late Ernest and Maude Floyd Butler, Sr. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. 

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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Beverly Anne Koon

Beverly Anne Koon

May 9, 2019

AIKEN, SC -Beverly Anne Koon, 71, beloved wife of Barron Wayne Koon, Sr., passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Plattsburgh, NY, Beverly was a daughter of the late Raymond and Katherine Henaghan Provost. She was a homemaker to her family and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

In addition...

Mary Jane Maldonado

Mary Jane Maldonado

May 8, 2019

AIKEN, SC – MARY JANE MALDONADO, 56, beloved wife of Arnoldo Maldonado, passed away, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at her residence.

A native of Robstown, TX.  Mary Jane was a daughter of Raquel Garcia Molina and the late José Sepeda.  She lived in Aiken for the last year and a half and was a member of Grace Church of Aiken. ...

James Walter Welch

James Walter Welch

May 5, 2019

AIKEN, SC – JAMES WALTER WELCH, 90, beloved husband of Ann Thomas Welch, died suddenly, Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his residence.

     A native of Bryson City, NC, James was a son of the late Lee and Beulah Lakey Welch.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War and was awarded the Purple Heart. ...

Ruby Sizemore

Ruby Sizemore

May 1, 2019

AIKEN, SC – RUBY SIZEMORE, 90, widow of Grady Sizemore, Sr., died Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at her residence.

     A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Mrs. Sizemore was a daughter of the late Arthur and Gertrude Bonnett Mundy.  She was a ninth generation Aikenite and retired from the Aiken County School District where she worked in the Millbrook...

Hollister Douglas Houghton

Hollister Douglas Houghton

Apr 28, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Holly Houghton, conservationist, philanthropist, and sportswoman, died peacefully in her home in Aiken, South Carolina, on April 27, 2019 after a battle with cancer. She was 74 years old. The daughter of the late Arthur A. Houghton, Jr., President of Steuben Glass, and the late Elizabeth Douglas McCall, a Manhattan socialite who championed educational and cultural causes,...

Cuba Kersey Rowland

Cuba Kersey Rowland

Apr 28, 2019

NEW ELLENTON, SC – CUBA KERSEY ROWLAND, 86, beloved wife of Henry H. Rowland, died Sunday, April 28, 2019 at her residence.

     A native of Swainsboro, GA, Cuba was a daughter of the late Minzie and Minnie Tapley Kersey.  She lived in New Ellenton since 1955 and was a homemaker.  She was a member of Foreman Memorial Baptist Church.

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David Eugene Willing

David Eugene Willing

Apr 25, 2019

Aiken – Mr. David Eugene Willing, 46, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019.

David was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and son of Mrs. Judith Heald Willing, Aiken, and the late Dennis Earl Willing.  David worked at Southeastern Clay Company for 17 years and on the family farm with his father.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by...

Charlie Gene Wenner

Charlie Gene Wenner

Apr 24, 2019

NEW ELLENTON, SC - CHARLIE GENE WENNER, 36, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019.  

Funeral services will be private.

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

Michael Gregory Mandel

Michael Gregory Mandel

Apr 22, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Michael Gregory Mandel, 48, beloved husband of Michellé Bowers Mandel died Monday, April 22, 2019 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with Sarcoma.

     He was a native of Ridgefield, CT, and grew up in Aiken, SC.  Michael graduated from South Aiken High School and Aiken Technical College. He was one of the original employees at the Bridgestone...

Burr "B. T." Traywick Barnes

Burr "B. T." Traywick Barnes

Apr 17, 2019

AIKEN, SC – BURR TRAYWICK “B. T.” BARNES, JR., 98, husband of the late Mary Munz Barnes, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Greenwood, SC, B. T. was a son of the late Burr Traywick Barnes, Sr. and Mary Shealy Barnes.  He was a veteran of the US Army, serving in the 108th...

Keith Wilson Hale

Keith Wilson Hale

Apr 12, 2019

Aiken - Mr. Keith Wilson Hale, 58, died Friday, April 12, 2019.   A visitation will be held from 11:00-11:30 AM, and the Celebration of Life will follow at 11:30 AM on Monday, April 15, 2019, at Levels Baptist Church.   Keith was born in Aiken, a son of Betty New Hale Lewis, Aiken, and the late Kenneth W. Hale,...

Owen Fredrick Herron

Owen Fredrick Herron

Apr 12, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Owen Fredrick Herron, Sr, 88, passed Friday, April 12, 2019, at his residence in Aiken.

     A native and life-long resident of Aiken, he was a son of the late John Frederick Marshal Herron and the late Nancy Elizabeth Higginbottom Herron. 

     He served in the Army National Guard.  He worked for Graniteville Company and retired from...

Neil Flowers

Neil Flowers

Apr 10, 2019

AIKEN, SC - The Reverend Thurmond O’Neil Flowers, 70, husband of Patsy McMichael Flowers passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. 

Neil was born in Lake City, SC and was the son of the late Joe and Dorothy Flowers.  Neil grew up in Aiken, graduated from Aiken High School in 1967, Augusta Tech in 1969 and was co-owner of a...

Timothy Frank Boerste

Timothy Frank Boerste

Apr 10, 2019

COLUMBIA, SC – TIMOTHY FRANK BOERSTE, 26, passed away, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at his residence in Columbia, SC.

      A native of North Augusta, SC, Timothy was a son of Michael Stephan and Mary Bess Sorrell Boerste. 

     He graduated with honors from Augusta Christian Schools, Augusta, GA.  His senior year in 2011 he was named Student of the...

Virginia Lee Smith

Virginia Lee Smith

Apr 9, 2019

AIKEN, SC - VIRGINIA LEE SMITH, 78, beloved wife of Joseph Edward Smith, passed on to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at her home.

     A native of Baltimore, MD, Virginia was a daughter of the late Charles and Virginia Harrell Lambdin.  She was a lovely wife and mother, devoted to her family and had called Aiken...

Charles William Cupp, III

Charles William Cupp, III

Apr 9, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Charles William “Chief Charlie” Cupp, III, 88, died peacefully, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at his residence.

     A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Chief Cupp was a son of the late Charles W. “Tippy” and Annie Mae Woodward Cupp, Jr.  He graduated from Aiken High School.  After high school he played professional baseball in the class...

Clarence Guy Backherms

Clarence Guy Backherms

Apr 7, 2019

LANGLEY, SC – CLARENCE GUY BACKHERMS, 68, beloved husband of Becky Goodbread Backherms, died Sunday, April 7, 2019 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

     A native of New Albany, IN, Clarence was a son of the late Clarence and Ruth Dodge Backherms.  He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  Clarence had a 26 year career in law...

Jewell Redd Boland

Jewell Redd Boland

Apr 6, 2019

AIKEN, SC – JEWELL REDD BOLAND, 93, widow of Herman Boland, died Saturday, April 06, 2019 at Madison Heights Memory Care, Evans, GA.

A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Jewell was a daughter of the late George W. and Lona Grice Redd.  She was payroll clerk and retired from Graniteville Company.  She was a member of Memorial Baptist...

Sylvia Ann Koss

Sylvia Ann Koss

Apr 3, 2019

AIKEN, SC – SYLVIA ANN WILLIAMS KOSS, 40, beloved wife of Kevin D. Koss, entered into rest Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     A native of Sarasota, FL, Sylvia was a daughter of George A. and Susie Yoder Williams.  She graduated from Mifflin County Christian Academy in Lewistown, PA and formerly worked as a secretary at...

Juanita Butler Key

Juanita Butler Key

Apr 3, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Juanita Butler Key, 87, beloved wife of Thomas J. Key, went to be with the Lord Wednesday the 3rd of April, 2019 at her residence. 

     A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Mrs. Key was a daughter of the late Ernest and Maude Floyd Butler, Sr. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. 

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