David Welch Obituary, Death – Three more deaths in Aiken County have been linked to Hurricane Helene, raising the county’s total fatalities to seven since the storm’s arrival on Friday.
On Wednesday, the Aiken County Coroner’s Office identified the latest victims. In North Augusta, 75-year-old David Welch died Friday on Circlewood Drive due to a respiratory issue. In Gloverville, 78-year-old Joyce Barfield passed away on Sunday in a house fire on School Street. Additionally, 66-year-old Rhonda Gabriel died Tuesday at ARMC Hospital, also from a respiratory issue.
Previously, four other deaths in the county were reported, all resulting from falling trees during the storm.