Aiken Standard

Vera Frances (Ballentine) Dukes passed away very peacefully and surrounded by her family on the evening of April 15, 2024. Born in the Ballentines' Dutch Fork Home, located in Irmo, SC, on March 4, 1928. Wife of over 60 years to the late E. Kenneth Dukes; Daughter of the late George Milford and Eula Mae Ballentine. She spent her childhood years as a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Irmo, SC. After Kenneth and Vera (known as "Dusty" by her friends) relocated to Aiken, SC, in 1953 for Kenneth to join Dupont's Savannah River Laboratory, she and the family joined Millbrook Baptist Church, where she reared her 5 children, was herself baptized at Millbrook, Baptist Church and...

Phillip Allen Moyer, 71, passed away on April 14, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 18 at 3:00 PM in the Rowland-Ford Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Interment in Pineview Memorial Gardens will follow.

Mr. Craig Lee Martin, 65, beloved husband of Lynn C. Martin, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Theresa "Terri" Nelsen Lindsay, age 74, of Aiken, SC, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 14, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Terri was born on January 19, 1950, in Aiken, SC, the beloved daughter of the late George Howard Nelsen and Lucy Barrington Nelsen. Terri is survived by her devoted husband, John Norman Lindsay, and her loving son, Brian Bridgers (Tammy) of North Augusta, SC. She is also survived by her stepdaughter, Sarah Guay (Andy) of Kailua, Hawaii, and stepson, Eric Lindsay (Sook) of San Antonio, TX. Terri leaves behind her cherished sister, Georgeann Nelsen of Aiken, SC, and half-brother, Bob Nelsen (Janet) of Bonita Springs, FL. She was predeceased by a half-brother, Ron...

George Ed Hill was born in San Angelo, Texas November 4th, 1938, to Wes and Estelle Hill of Sonora, Texas. He left this Earth on April 12th, 2024, at 12:09am. He is survived by his two daughters, Amy and Lucy Hill, and his most precious, treasured granddaughter Emily Burrell. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Gloria Warren Hill, and his younger brother, Joe Wes Hill. George retired from SRS where he was the Senior construction field manager at DWPF. He was generous and kind-hearted and never met a stranger. Always wanting to tell everyone entertaining anecdotes, he spread joy and shared whatever he had. He was larger than life and his absence will be felt by so many. The...

Mrs. Debra "Debbie" Duncan Clark, 69, beloved wife of the late Mr. Ward Mason Clark, entered into rest on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her home, following a battle with cancer that lasted over 13 years. The family will greet friends on Monday, April 15, 2024, beginning at 3 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC 29829. A "Celebration of Life" service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 4 o'clock, with Reverend Kirk Gipson officiating. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ward Clark; parents, Edward A. "Billy" and Vera Padgett Duncan; sister, Nancy Duncan Beasley; and brother, Eddie Duncan. Mrs. Clark was born in...

Nancy Wyman Ray, 79, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Chandler Place in Rock Hill. Nancy was born January 27, 1945 in Camden, SC to the late Hastings and Elizabeth Wyman. Nancy was a loving wife and mother, teacher, librarian, media-specialist, published poet and award-winning artist. She is survived by her loving husband, Thomas B. Ray; her children, Thomas B. Ray Jr (Cari) of Greer, SC; and Catherine R. Mabry (Ron) of Fort Mill, SC; her brother, Hastings Wyman Jr. of Washington DC; her sister, Elizabeth Wyman Silk of Los Angeles, CA; and five grandchildren. Nancy was preceded in death by her late parents. A funeral service will be held for Mrs. Nancy Wyman Ray at 11:30AM on...

Mr. James Robert "Jimmie" Bowes, 73, beloved husband of Dorothy Ellen Anson Bowes passed away Wednesday morning, April 10, 2024, at Aiken Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Jimmie was born on March 3rd, 1951, in Queens, NY to Edward Francis Bowes and Mary Ellen Roche Bowes. Jimmie was a District Manager at Sears Roebuck and dedicated member of the Elks Lodge in Massapequa, NY and Hibernian Lodge in Islip, NY. He was a parishioner at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church. Jimmie was a true Irishman at heart. He was the life of the party. He loved being in the company of others and never met a stranger. He would lighten up any room that he was in. He was passionate...

Ms. Karen Sue Davis, 77, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 in the comfort of her home. Karen was born in Akron, Ohio on July 10, 1946 to the late Harriet Yost and James Ginn. Karen was an outgoing, free spirit who never met a stranger. She had a big heart and would lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She called the Aiken area home for the past 40 years, but prior to that she resided in Kentucky and Ohio. She loved traveling, but her favorite place was the beach, Shelter Island, NY and Tybee Island, GA. Gardening was one of her favorite hobbies, and you could often find her relaxing with a cold beer in hand. Karen had many endearing titles, Momma Karen, Aunt Grandma, Weeza, but she...

Sammie (Sam) Junior Steadman of Aiken, SC, entered into rest peacefully on April 6, 2024. A memorial will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 2pm. at Cole Funeral Home & Cremation located at 1544 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC 29801.

Mr. Fred Terry Ennis, 64, of Gloverville, SC, husband of forty-four years to Theresa Smith Ennis, laid down his working tools on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in the comfort of his home and entered that great celestial lodge above. A lifelong area resident and a 1978 graduate of LBC High School, Fred was a son of Pat Weathersbee Guglieri (the late Paul) and the late Fred Pierce Ennis. At the time of his death, Fred was employed by Zeus in Quality Control and had formerly been employed by Georgia Pacific and Solvay Specialty Polymers. He was a member of Langley Bible Church. Brother Fred was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in Horse Creek Masonic Lodge, #174, A.F.M. and was...

Mrs. Nancy Joan Glace Van Pelt, 91 years young entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on April 4, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she lived in Pittsburgh, Lawrenceville, NJ and later moved to Aiken, S.C. She worked for Ketchum, McCloud & Grove an advertising agency in Pittsburgh for 4 years and for Valentine's in Lawrenceville, NJ, a furniture and design business for 13 years. Daughter of Clement Hortanac and Madelyn Johana Glace Kanasko. Proceeded in death by her parents and son William Clark and husband William Herrmann. Lovingly remembered by her daughters Lisa (Noble) Van Pelt- Diller and Meredith Van Pelt Of Aiken, SC and grandsons Maxwell Van Pelt Diller (Maggie Martin) Of...

Mary Jo Usher Steel, age 95, passed away at her home in Aiken, SC on April 4, 2024. Jo was born September 16, 1928 to Joseph T. Usher and Mary Horton Usher in Elm City, North Carolina. She spent her childhood in Greensboro, NC and proudly called herself a Tarheel to the day of her death. In 1950, Jo received a Bachelor of Science in Social Science from The Richmond Professional Institute (RPI) of the College of William and Mary. She worked for the State of North Carolina as a social worker until the birth of her first child. While in Greensboro, Jo was a member of St. Andrews' Episcopal Church. Over the years she volunteered regularly at church, with her children's school activities, and...

Captain Harold F. Sturm, Jr. United States Navy Retired, 85, passed on March 27, 2024. Captain Sturm was born in Huntington, WV and attended Huntington East High School. Upon graduation he received a full Naval ROTC scholarship, one of only two awarded in the state, to the University of South Carolina, graduating with a degree in Chemical Engineering. While on active-duty Captain Sturm served on the USS DAMATO, DDE -871 and as a Naval ROTC instructor at Auburn University. When released from active duty he remained in the Naval Reserves serving as Executive Officer for units in Delaware and Charleston, SC and as Commanding Officer for units in Charleston and Savannah, GA. He retired with...

Kathy Ann Locklair, 64, of Aiken, SC, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Bennie Nelson and Dorothy Kight Locklair, and her grandmother, Essie Lee Kight. A graveside service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 2 o'clock in Westview Cemetery, Augusta, GA, with Pastors James S. Kight and Al Kight officiating. Left to cherish Kathy's memory are her aunts and uncles, Mrs. Erma June Rauch, of Blythewood, SC, Rev. James S. Kight (Julia), of Lexington, SC, Ruth Blackstone, of Taylors, SC, and Iris Laskey (Doug), of Blythewood, SC, numerous cousins, and her beloved cat. Kathy was born in Augusta, Georgia....

Mr. Dennis undefinedDennyundefined Michael Troy, 86, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Denny was born in Charleroi, PA, on Sep. 20, 1937, son of the late Cyril and Anna Troychak. He married Mary Ann Waldeck in 1977, and had two sons, Dennis, II of Palm Desert, CA, and Michael of Deland, FL. Denny attended Holy Name Catholic School for eight years and graduated from Monessen High School in 1955. He entered the University of Pennsylvania in Sep. 1955 on an academic scholarship. He excelled in the classroom and on the football field, receiving numerous awards for his play. He was inducted into the Friars Honor Society which honored academic and athletic excellence. He also attended Drexel...

Crey Trowell Sr., age 66, of 9022 Trowell Rd., entered into eternal rest on Monday April 1, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held 3 PM Saturday April 6, 2024 at Aiken Seventh-Day Adventist, (Viewing 1-3 PM) 1714 Columbia Hwy N., Aiken. Burial will follow at the residence. Crey leaves to cherish many memories: his loving wife of 45 years, Novie C. Trowell; children, Crey Trowell, Jr.(Kristin) and Kalisha Trowell; seven grandchildren; four sisters; and a host of other relatives and loving friends. Friends may call the residence or visit JACKSON-BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, 126 Fairfield St. SE, Aiken, SC 29801, 803-649-6123 Friday from 1-6 PM.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Aiken Memorial Gardens with Rev. Brancie Stephens officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the U.S. Air Force ceremonial team. Mr. Larry William Russell, age 77, entered into rest on March 31, 2024. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Mr. Richard Ed Russell and the late Mrs. Earline Andrews Russell. Mr. Russell was a member of Central Baptist Church. He grew up on Wire Rd. in the Central community. After graduating from Aiken High School, he joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in the Philippines. He returned to the states and graduated from Georgia Tech. He then became a graduate of Atlanta...

Mr. Joseph Lanier "Joe" Cumbee, 91, of Clearwater, SC, beloved husband of seventy-two years to Eldora Bell Cumbee, entered into rest on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, in the comfort of his home. A lifelong area resident, he was a son of the late Carl and Ruby Ferrell Cumbee. He began his twenty-eight-year career with South Carolina Electric and Gas as a Lineman and retired at the age of fifty-three as a supervisor. He was an active member of Clearwater First Baptist Church prior to his health declining. Joe was happiest when he was hunting, trips to his lake house with the family, keeping his rental properties up and fishing, fishing, and even more fishing! In addition to his wife and...

Mr. Alonzo Jadin Carter, 20, entered into rest March 30, 2024. Funeral arrangements will be announced. He graduated from Aiken High School, Class of 2022. Survivors include his mother, Luxenia Lee (Sylvanus Tatum); father, Woodrow Carter; two sisters, Briana Carter and Lawudriana Campbell; two brothers, Quartez Campbell and Bryson Davis; and a host of other relatives. Family and friends may call the residence. G.L. BRIGHTHARP & SONS MORTUARY 390 BEAUFORT ST AIKEN (803) 648-0134 www.glbrightharpmortuary.com

Gisela Sirrenberg passed away Tuesday morning peacefully in her sleep after suffering a stroke. Her sisters and friends were by her side, on May 14 Gisela would have been 80. Gisela was born and raised in Germany, in a family of 5 children , she became an airline stewardess, traveled the world many times, loved to travel, always talked about traveling, but had found her permanent home in Aiken. Before coming to Aiken, Gisela lived and worked in Upstate NY, she was a very hard worker in all her endeavors, having a German Restaurant, a Bed and Breakfast or selling Cars and later furniture. She and her deceased husband Walter, who trained driving horses , moved to Aiken around 2004/05; Walter...