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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

James Edward Nixon

James Edward Nixon

Jun 15, 2018

AIKEN - Mr. James Edward Nixon, 86, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018.James was born in Buckhannon, WV, a son of the late Cecil Clay and Wilda Wilson Nixon.  He had been a resident of Aiken since 1995, and was a former sales agent for the iron and steel industry.He is survived by his children, Beth Kramer and Mark Nixon;...

Kevin Turner

Kevin Turner

Jun 11, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Kevin Gene Turner, 44, beloved husband of Alisha Kay Turner, passed away on June 11, 2018. Born in Augusta, GA, Kevin was the son of Larry Gene and Ann Toole Turner. He was a life long resident of Aiken and graduated from South Aiken High School. He worked for the City of Aiken in the Parks and...

Lorraine MacLean Teese

Lorraine MacLean Teese

Jun 10, 2018

AIKEN, SC – LORRAINE MacLEAN TEESE, 93, widow of Philip Alanson Teese, died Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

A native of Newark, NJ, Lorraine was a daughter of the late Nicholas Michael and Rose Marie Rank MacLean.  She earned her BS from New Jersey State Teachers College and her MA from Columbia University.  She was retired...

Geraldine Schwartz Bankoff

Geraldine Schwartz Bankoff

Jun 9, 2018

AIKEN – Mrs. Geraldine Schwartz Bankoff, 87, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018.

Mrs. Bankoff was born in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Minkoff Schwartz. She retired after more than 25 years of service as a Connetquot Teacher on Long Island, NY. She was a former president of the Retired Teachers Union on Long Island,...

Jean Paul Helie

Jean Paul Helie

Jun 9, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, SC – JEAN PAUL HELIE, 62, beloved husband of Judy Helie, died suddenly, Saturday, June 9, 2018 at his residence.

A native of Manchester, NH, Jean was a son of Jean and Lorraine Hebert Helie.  He lived most of his life in New Hampshire and retired from Osram Sylvania in Hillsboro, NH.  He moved to Aiken County in September...

William "Bill" Ritger

William "Bill" Ritger

Jun 8, 2018

AIKEN – Mr. William “Bill” Edmund Ritger, 82, went to sail with his Captain on Friday, June 8, 2018.   Bill was born in Queens, NY, a son of the late William Otto and Wanda Ann Gumowski Ritger.  Prior to moving to Aiken in 1990, Bill served in the US Navy, and was stationed on the USS Albany.  He was...

Claude R. "Bud" Henderson

Claude R. "Bud" Henderson

Jun 6, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Claude Riley “Bud” Henderson, 83, died June 6, 2018 after a brief illness. Mr. Henderson was born August 30, 1934, in Franklin, PA. He was an outstanding athlete all his life. He was a high school state wrestling champion, winner of several golf tournaments, an outstanding bowler, and a minor league baseball pitcher. He also played tennis...

Louise Westermann Hyman

Louise Westermann Hyman

Jun 4, 2018

AIKEN – Mrs. Louise Westermann Hyman, 98, widow of Durham Steele Hyman, died Monday, June 4th, 2018 at the home of her son in Aiken.

Born on July 29, 1919, Louise was the daughter of the late Martin Otto Westermann and Mary Alpha Pigg Westermann. She was born in Richmond, Virginia, where she lived until moving to Aiken in 1952....

Laurie Ann Fix

Laurie Ann Fix

Jun 3, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Laurie Ann Fix, 56, passed away suddenly Sunday, June 3, 2017. Her body in being conveyed to Hart Funeral Home, Inc., 3103 Lillian Ave., Murrysville, PA 15668.SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801 (803)642-3456

Larry J. Key

Larry J. Key

Jun 3, 2018

AIKEN, SC – LARRY J. KEY, 69, died Sunday, June 3, 2018.A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Larry was a son of the late Harold Woodrow and Agnes Seigler Key. He was the founder and owner of Key Chemicals, Inc. Larry loved his family, friends, farming and fast cars.Survivors include his daughter, Stacy Key, Aiken; son, Rev. Perry...

Theresa A. Kaminski

Theresa A. Kaminski

Jun 2, 2018

AIKEN, SC- Mrs. Theresa A. Kaminski, 90, of Aiken, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 at her residence. The funeral service will be held Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Parow Funeral Home, 185 Ridge Road, North Arlington, NJ 07031.The online register book may be signed at www.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com

Charlotte Hough Hair

Charlotte Hough Hair

Jun 2, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Charlotte Hough Hair, 85, of Paducah, KY passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at her residence.She was born on January 27, 1933 in Waynesboro, Tennessee to Charles Elmer Hough and Eula Meredith Hough.Mrs. Hair began her nursing career at Aiken County Hospital in Aiken and later as a nurse at the Savannah River Plant. She retired...

Maria Karapatakis Kritzas

Maria Karapatakis Kritzas

Jun 2, 2018

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Maria Karapatakis Kritzas, 62, beloved wife of George I. Kritzas, passed away June 2nd 2018 peacefully at her residence with her family, after a year-long struggle with Glioblastoma Multiforme. Born on August 6, 1955 in Plomarion, Greece. Maria was a daughter to the late John C. Karapatakis and surviving Mersina L. Karapatakis of Plomarion, Greece.  At...

Clay B. Jones

Clay B. Jones

May 27, 2018

AIKEN, SC - CLAY BARDWELL JONES, 69, beloved husband of Donna Coor Jones, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

Born in Mt. Holly, NJ, Clay was a son of the late Col. John H. and Margaret C. Jones. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Germany during the Vietnam War. Clay...

Becky Doughty

Becky Doughty

May 26, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Maria Rebecca "Becky" Doughty, 56, left this world to be with her mother, father, brother, beloved horse CID and the Lord on May 26, 2018. She had spent the last six months valiantly struggling to recover from a freak auto accident on December 1, 2017, but God chose her to be his angel instead.

     She leaves...

Ella Mae Anderson Lynn

Ella Mae Anderson Lynn

May 23, 2018

AIKEN, SC – ELLA MAE ANDERSON LYNN, 89, beloved wife of W. B. “Bill” Lynn, Jr., died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at her residence.

A native of Barnwell County, SC, Ella Mae was a daughter of the late Heyward and Grace Elizabeth Cook Anderson. She made her home in Aiken County since 1951 and was a member of South Aiken...

Thomas W. Bruce

Thomas W. Bruce

May 23, 2018

AIKEN – Thomas W. Bruce, 83, entered into rest May 23, 2018 at Augusta University Hospital, after a short illness.

He was born Nov. 27, 1934 in Sharon, TN, the son of Thomas Wilson Bruce and Ann Curlin Bruce.  He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jacqueline Gill Bruce.  He is also survived by his children, Elaine Bruce...

Barbara Mariner Lloyd

Barbara Mariner Lloyd

May 22, 2018

AIKEN – Mrs. Barbara Mariner Lloyd, 87, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

Mrs. Lloyd was born in Milford, DE, a daughter of the late Roma C. and Ruth Jester Mariner.  Prior to moving to Aiken in 1974, she had worked as a secretary for E.I. DuPont in Wilmington, DE until becoming a stay at home mother.  In Aiken, she...

Rex Wade Moore

Rex Wade Moore

May 20, 2018

AIKEN, SC - REX WADE MOORE, 82, beloved husband of Henny H. Nett Moore, died Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.  Funeral services will be private.SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Robert Floy Billue, Jr.

Robert Floy Billue, Jr.

May 16, 2018

AIKEN – Mr. Robert Floy Billue, Jr.,69, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at his residence. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Shellhouse Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at Nine Mile Methodist Church, Ellijay, GA 30540 on Thursday, May 24 at 3:00 PM. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Robert...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

James Edward Nixon

James Edward Nixon

Jun 15, 2018

AIKEN - Mr. James Edward Nixon, 86, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018.James was born in Buckhannon, WV, a son of the late Cecil Clay and Wilda Wilson Nixon.  He had been a resident of Aiken since 1995, and was a former sales agent for the iron and steel industry.He is survived by his children, Beth Kramer and Mark Nixon;...

Kevin Turner

Kevin Turner

Jun 11, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Kevin Gene Turner, 44, beloved husband of Alisha Kay Turner, passed away on June 11, 2018. Born in Augusta, GA, Kevin was the son of Larry Gene and Ann Toole Turner. He was a life long resident of Aiken and graduated from South Aiken High School. He worked for the City of Aiken in the Parks and...

Lorraine MacLean Teese

Lorraine MacLean Teese

Jun 10, 2018

AIKEN, SC – LORRAINE MacLEAN TEESE, 93, widow of Philip Alanson Teese, died Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

A native of Newark, NJ, Lorraine was a daughter of the late Nicholas Michael and Rose Marie Rank MacLean.  She earned her BS from New Jersey State Teachers College and her MA from Columbia University.  She was retired...

Geraldine Schwartz Bankoff

Geraldine Schwartz Bankoff

Jun 9, 2018

AIKEN – Mrs. Geraldine Schwartz Bankoff, 87, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018.

Mrs. Bankoff was born in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Minkoff Schwartz. She retired after more than 25 years of service as a Connetquot Teacher on Long Island, NY. She was a former president of the Retired Teachers Union on Long Island,...

Jean Paul Helie

Jean Paul Helie

Jun 9, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, SC – JEAN PAUL HELIE, 62, beloved husband of Judy Helie, died suddenly, Saturday, June 9, 2018 at his residence.

A native of Manchester, NH, Jean was a son of Jean and Lorraine Hebert Helie.  He lived most of his life in New Hampshire and retired from Osram Sylvania in Hillsboro, NH.  He moved to Aiken County in September...

William "Bill" Ritger

William "Bill" Ritger

Jun 8, 2018

AIKEN – Mr. William “Bill” Edmund Ritger, 82, went to sail with his Captain on Friday, June 8, 2018.   Bill was born in Queens, NY, a son of the late William Otto and Wanda Ann Gumowski Ritger.  Prior to moving to Aiken in 1990, Bill served in the US Navy, and was stationed on the USS Albany.  He was...

Claude R. "Bud" Henderson

Claude R. "Bud" Henderson

Jun 6, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Claude Riley “Bud” Henderson, 83, died June 6, 2018 after a brief illness. Mr. Henderson was born August 30, 1934, in Franklin, PA. He was an outstanding athlete all his life. He was a high school state wrestling champion, winner of several golf tournaments, an outstanding bowler, and a minor league baseball pitcher. He also played tennis...

Louise Westermann Hyman

Louise Westermann Hyman

Jun 4, 2018

AIKEN – Mrs. Louise Westermann Hyman, 98, widow of Durham Steele Hyman, died Monday, June 4th, 2018 at the home of her son in Aiken.

Born on July 29, 1919, Louise was the daughter of the late Martin Otto Westermann and Mary Alpha Pigg Westermann. She was born in Richmond, Virginia, where she lived until moving to Aiken in 1952....

Laurie Ann Fix

Laurie Ann Fix

Jun 3, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Laurie Ann Fix, 56, passed away suddenly Sunday, June 3, 2017. Her body in being conveyed to Hart Funeral Home, Inc., 3103 Lillian Ave., Murrysville, PA 15668.SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801 (803)642-3456

Larry J. Key

Larry J. Key

Jun 3, 2018

AIKEN, SC – LARRY J. KEY, 69, died Sunday, June 3, 2018.A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Larry was a son of the late Harold Woodrow and Agnes Seigler Key. He was the founder and owner of Key Chemicals, Inc. Larry loved his family, friends, farming and fast cars.Survivors include his daughter, Stacy Key, Aiken; son, Rev. Perry...

Theresa A. Kaminski

Theresa A. Kaminski

Jun 2, 2018

AIKEN, SC- Mrs. Theresa A. Kaminski, 90, of Aiken, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 at her residence. The funeral service will be held Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Parow Funeral Home, 185 Ridge Road, North Arlington, NJ 07031.The online register book may be signed at www.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com

Charlotte Hough Hair

Charlotte Hough Hair

Jun 2, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Charlotte Hough Hair, 85, of Paducah, KY passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at her residence.She was born on January 27, 1933 in Waynesboro, Tennessee to Charles Elmer Hough and Eula Meredith Hough.Mrs. Hair began her nursing career at Aiken County Hospital in Aiken and later as a nurse at the Savannah River Plant. She retired...

Maria Karapatakis Kritzas

Maria Karapatakis Kritzas

Jun 2, 2018

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Maria Karapatakis Kritzas, 62, beloved wife of George I. Kritzas, passed away June 2nd 2018 peacefully at her residence with her family, after a year-long struggle with Glioblastoma Multiforme. Born on August 6, 1955 in Plomarion, Greece. Maria was a daughter to the late John C. Karapatakis and surviving Mersina L. Karapatakis of Plomarion, Greece.  At...

Clay B. Jones

Clay B. Jones

May 27, 2018

AIKEN, SC - CLAY BARDWELL JONES, 69, beloved husband of Donna Coor Jones, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

Born in Mt. Holly, NJ, Clay was a son of the late Col. John H. and Margaret C. Jones. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Germany during the Vietnam War. Clay...

Becky Doughty

Becky Doughty

May 26, 2018

AIKEN, SC - Maria Rebecca "Becky" Doughty, 56, left this world to be with her mother, father, brother, beloved horse CID and the Lord on May 26, 2018. She had spent the last six months valiantly struggling to recover from a freak auto accident on December 1, 2017, but God chose her to be his angel instead.

     She leaves...

Ella Mae Anderson Lynn

Ella Mae Anderson Lynn

May 23, 2018

AIKEN, SC – ELLA MAE ANDERSON LYNN, 89, beloved wife of W. B. “Bill” Lynn, Jr., died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at her residence.

A native of Barnwell County, SC, Ella Mae was a daughter of the late Heyward and Grace Elizabeth Cook Anderson. She made her home in Aiken County since 1951 and was a member of South Aiken...

Thomas W. Bruce

Thomas W. Bruce

May 23, 2018

AIKEN – Thomas W. Bruce, 83, entered into rest May 23, 2018 at Augusta University Hospital, after a short illness.

He was born Nov. 27, 1934 in Sharon, TN, the son of Thomas Wilson Bruce and Ann Curlin Bruce.  He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jacqueline Gill Bruce.  He is also survived by his children, Elaine Bruce...

Barbara Mariner Lloyd

Barbara Mariner Lloyd

May 22, 2018

AIKEN – Mrs. Barbara Mariner Lloyd, 87, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

Mrs. Lloyd was born in Milford, DE, a daughter of the late Roma C. and Ruth Jester Mariner.  Prior to moving to Aiken in 1974, she had worked as a secretary for E.I. DuPont in Wilmington, DE until becoming a stay at home mother.  In Aiken, she...

Rex Wade Moore

Rex Wade Moore

May 20, 2018

AIKEN, SC - REX WADE MOORE, 82, beloved husband of Henny H. Nett Moore, died Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.  Funeral services will be private.SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Robert Floy Billue, Jr.

Robert Floy Billue, Jr.

May 16, 2018

AIKEN – Mr. Robert Floy Billue, Jr.,69, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at his residence. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Shellhouse Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at Nine Mile Methodist Church, Ellijay, GA 30540 on Thursday, May 24 at 3:00 PM. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Robert...

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