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Marion Reuter

Marion Reuter

Apr 19, 2023

Marion Gerald Reuter, 63, of Prosperity, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Mr. Reuter was born in Frankfort, Germany, a son of Miriam Derrick Reuter and the late Gerald Reuter. He enjoyed being a barber/beautician for 40 years and a friend to the community. Mr. Reuter especially loved his children and grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Marsha...

Hayven Love Quiller

Hayven Love Quiller

Apr 17, 2023

Hayven Love Quiller was born silent on April 17, 2023. Hayven Love was the treasured daughter of Shawn Marquez Quiller and Kristen Marie Genova. She was the loved sister of Shania Proctor, Malachi Genova, Davion Quiller, Trashawn Quiller, Carnell Quiller and Brayden Genova.

Alfreda Hernandez Benitez

Alfreda Hernandez Benitez

Apr 13, 2023

Alfreda Hernández Benítez, de 80 años, falleció pacíficamente la noche del jueves 13 de abril de 2023 en Carlyle Senior Care de Aiken.

La Sra. Hernández-Benítez nació el 13 de agosto de 1942 en Tejupilco, México, hija del difunto Toribio Hernández y Eustolia Benítez. Era una querida madre, abuela y bisabuela.

Sobreviven 4 hijas, Simplicia...

Phyllis Mary Bochard

Phyllis Mary Bochard

Apr 11, 2023

Ms. Phyllis Mary Bochard, 84, of Aiken, SC, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 following an extended illness.

Ms Bochard was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on October 3, 1938, a daughter of the late Nelson L. & Mary (Pabst) Bochard. Ms. Bochard was a retired elementary teacher from Circleville, Ohio, where...

Kay Rice

Kay Rice

Apr 7, 2023

Brenda "Kay" Rice, 74, of Monetta passed away Friday, April 7, 2023. Born in Key West, Florida, she was a daughter of the the late Paul Joseph and Jerry Collins Welch. Kay loved the outdoors especially gardening and fishing. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Kay was a dear soul and will be missed by many.

She...

Ronald M Barrows

Ronald M Barrows

Apr 6, 2023

Aiken, SC - Originally from North Brookfield Ma.

Ron passed at home with his family by his side, on April 6, 2023 at 62 years of age. Son of Ronald Barrows Sr. and Barbara (Lee) Barrows. Born in Ware Ma.

Ron loved to run equipment of any kind and owned his own construction company for...

Jonathan Glenn Smith-Harp

Jonathan Glenn Smith-Harp

Apr 6, 2023

AIKEN, SC: Jonathan Glenn Smith-Harp, 29, of Aiken, passed away April 6, 2023.

Our loving son, brother, father and best friend.

We will always love and cherish you. You have a very special place in our hearts that no one can ever take away from us. We dearly miss your smiles, your jokes, your dreams,...

Velma Baird

Velma Baird

Apr 5, 2023

Velma Jean Baird, 74, of Gilbert passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Born in Banner Elk, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Thomas and Anna Mae Parsons Icenhour. Mrs. Baird was a member of Beulah United Methodist Church of Gilbert. She was a loving mother and will be missed by many.

Surviving are her life partner...

Ralph Matis

Ralph Matis

Apr 5, 2023

Ralph R. Matis, 57, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023. No formal services will be held.

David Lawrence Sweeney

David Lawrence Sweeney

Apr 2, 2023

AIKEN, SC: David L. Sweeney, jack-of-all-DIY-trades, tinkerer of auto-mechanics, barn-builder, and gentle man to all, died in his Aiken, SC home on April 2. He was 76.

As the owner of S&S Computer Services in the Chicago area for 40-plus years, Dave consulted publishers on the circulation of their magazines and journals. He was a member of...

Mary Grace Polson

Mary Grace Polson

Mar 31, 2023

AIKEN, SC: Mary Grace Polson, 64, of North Augusta, South Carolina, passed away at home on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Mary was born in Elmira, New York on January 22nd, 1959, to the late Gerald & Gloria (Joyce) Frawley of Newtown, CT. Mary considered Newtown, CT as her hometown having graduated Newtown High School class of 1977. She worked...

Richard A. Neely

Richard A. Neely

Mar 31, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Richard A. Neely, 83, passed away 3/31/23 and will be missed by all who knew him.

Richard married his "rival high school" sweetheart Carolyn S. Neely (Presslor) and they had 62 wonderful years together and three beautiful children: Daniel (deceased), Cathleen S. Pennell and Elizabeth L. Lake (Alan) and five grandchildren: Connor & Alexandra...

Alex Mcdonald "Bo" Cochran Iii

Alex Mcdonald "Bo" Cochran Iii

Mar 31, 2023

Alex McDonald "Bo" Cochran, III, 80, of Batesburg, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023. Mr. Cochran was born in Aiken, SC, a son of the late Alex Mastern Cochran II and Grace Elizabeth Salters Cochran. He was the owner and operator of Cochran's Floor Covering for many years until retirement. After his mother's passing, he helped raise his younger sisters,...

Barbara Ann Knight

Barbara Ann Knight

Mar 30, 2023

Barbara Ann Knight, 85, of Aiken SC, passed on to her heavenly home on March 30th, 2023. Barbara was born in Detroit Michigan and had been a resident of Aiken for 30 years. She worked for the county of Aiken and retired in 2005. Barbara was a writer, artist and poet. She enjoyed writing short stories and poems. She...

Joan Temples Lewis

Joan Temples Lewis

Mar 30, 2023

Joan Temples Lewis, 88, of Batesburg, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, surrounded by family following a brief illness. She was born in Bartow, Georgia, a daughter of the late Johnnie Seibron Temples and Ruth Eskew Temples. Mrs. Joan graduated from Batesburg-Leesville High School where she was a star basketball player.

Mrs. Joan was married to her beloved husband Bobby for...

William John Stanton

William John Stanton

Mar 28, 2023

Aiken, SC – William John Stanton, Jr., 79, husband to Diane (Wojtek) Stanton, entered into rest on March 28, 2023 following an illness at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 4:00PM until 6:00PM at George Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in...

Alvaro Rosales Camilo

Alvaro Rosales Camilo

Mar 26, 2023

Alvaro Rosales Camilo, died Sunday, March 26, 2023. Funeral plans will be announced.

Marilyn Louise Rogell

Marilyn Louise Rogell

Mar 24, 2023

Marilyn Rogell passed away Friday, March 24, 2023. She was born in New Haven, CT on October 25, 1934 and lived most of her life in New Haven, CT and Aiken, SC.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Mr. Jack Weiner and Mrs. Evelyn Thurman Weiner; and her husband: Mr. Martin Rogell.

She...

Jacqueline S. Allen

Jacqueline S. Allen

Mar 24, 2023

Jacqueline S. Allen passed away peacefully at her home in Aiken, South Carolina on March 24, 2023 with David, her loving husband of 58 years at her side. Jacquie was born on January 9, 1943 to the late Richard and Helen Shear. She grew up in Wellsville NY, where she not only excelled in the theater arts, but also...