Sep 23, 2025

Mr. Charles Peter Reeve, 81, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Charles is survived by his daughter, Julie Catherine (Dan) VanderPloeg, Basin, WY; his son, Jeffrey Wells (Kari) Reeve, Acworth, GA; grandchildren, Nathan Reeve, Griffin Reeve, Gabriel VanderPloeg, Corrie VanderPloeg, and Xavier VanderPloeg; sister, Anne (Carl) Fowler, Kennesaw, GA; and two brothers, Robin Reeve, Kirby, VT, and Chris (Pam) Reeve, Winchester,...

Oct 13, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Loretta Mary Steedly, 86, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025.

Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Oct 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Barbara Hunter on October 12, 2025, at her home. Mary was a beloved wife, and her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Mary was kind and compassionate and always put others before herself. She had a gentle demeanor and a contagious smile that could light...

Oct 9, 2025

BONNIE GORDON CUNNINGHAM, 79, widow of Benjamin M. Cunningham, Sr., passed away Thursday afternoon, October 9, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

A native of Aiken County, SC, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Claude B. and Ruby Cadle Gordon. She graduated from Aiken High School and met the love of her life shortly thereafter. She owned...

Oct 8, 2025

Robert Wendell Stow Jr. of Aiken passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side. Born and raised in Aiken, Robert was the son of the late Robert Stow Sr. and Mary Sue Cantrell Stow. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Stow.

He is survived by his devoted wife of thirty eight years, Sandy Stow, his...

Oct 7, 2025

William E. Sears, III, 73, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Oct 7, 2025

JOYCE MARIE VALERY DABOLT , 80, widow of Richard James Dabolt, Sr., passed away Tuesday morning, October 7, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

A native of Alleghany County, PA, Joyce was a daughter of the late Golfred A. and Mary Cernuska Valery. She brought warmth and creativity into the lives of those around her as a devoted...

Oct 6, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Dr. William Samuel James “Sam” Kelly, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2025, at his family home in Kalmia Hills. He was 82.

Born on March 2 in Kells, Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, to James and Meta Kelly, Sam grew up in Kells and attended Queen’s University Belfast, where he earned a...

Oct 1, 2025

Sep 30, 2025

MICHAEL DUANE BOYD, 52, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Beaufort, SC, Michael was a son of Delphine Gilmer Boyd and the late John Benjamin Boyd. He lived in Aiken since 1977 and worked as an inspector for Bridgestone in Graniteville.

Michael will be remembered as a kind man, a loving father, devoted son,...

Sep 30, 2025

Victor Lee “Chief” Blackwood, 70, peacefully departed this life on September 30, 2025, and went to be with the Lord in his heavenly home.

A native of Clinton, Oklahoma, Victor was the son of the late William Douglas Blackwood and Betty Williams Blackwood Gray.

Victor dedicated 26 years of his life working at the Savannah River Site. Known for his warm heart,...

Sep 29, 2025

VERNELL BARFIELD MORELLI, 86, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Aiken, Vernell was a daughter of the late Olin Barfield and Geneva Smith Quattlebaum. She was a member of Central Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son-in-law, Ellis Ray Waters, Aiken; sisters-in-law, Susie Barfield and Carolyn Anderson Bazzle, both Aiken, Melvis Barfield, Augusta, GA, and a very special niece,...

Sep 29, 2025

JUDY L. BAGBY, 64, beloved wife of Samuel A. Bagby, Jr., peacefully departed from this life on September 29, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Judy was the daughter of John Burnam and the late Martha Wilkinson Burnam. She grew up in Augusta, Georgia before relocating to Aiken.

Judy had a fulfilling career as a...

Sep 29, 2025

Mrs. Jacquelyn Cannon Socha passed away peacefully at her residence Monday, September 29, 2025. She was 92. A graveside service will be held Friday, October 3, 11:00 am at Southlawn Cemetery & Mausoleum, Aiken, SC with Reverend Will Altman, St. John’s Methodist Church officiating.

Mrs. Socha (Jackie) was born in Laurens, SC, January 4, 1933, to the late Charles Babb Cannon,...

Sep 28, 2025

Sara Holden Humphrey, 77, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Sara was born in New York City, daughter of Patterson and Sarah Turner Humphrey. She was a Librarian at the Aiken County Library.

Sara is survived by her beloved partner of 43 years, Leland Kelley; three nephews, Shawn Humphrey, Ryan Humphrey, and Randy Humphrey; a niece, Holden Sullivan.

Funeral services will be private

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Sep 28, 2025

CAROL “KAY” BELK MARBERT, 84, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 in Anchor Post Acute Care.

Born in Marion, SC, Kay grew up in Dillon, SC. She was a daughter of the late Walter Ewing Belk and Elise Gasque Cain. A graduate of Winthrop College, Kay dedicated her life to the service of others as a social worker with the South...

Sep 25, 2025

Bettie J. Childers, 95, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025. 



She was born November 14, 1929, in Ethridge, Tennessee, to the late William Tully and Lucille Burch Wilson. She retired from Internal Revenue Service in Georgia where she lived until moving to Aiken in 2008. She was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church in Aiken. 



In addition to her parents, she was...

Sep 25, 2025

AIKEN, SC – Marie Pickens Goodlett entered into rest Thursday, September 25, 2025, at her residence. A private internment ceremony will be held Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 12 noon at Southlawn Cemetery with Reverend Grayson “Butch” Blackwell officiating. A public service and reception will follow at St. John’s Methodist Church on Newberry Street at 1 PM.

A native of Greenville,...

Sep 24, 2025

Erika Herz, age 83, beloved wife of 62 years to the late Bill Herz, was reunited with her earthly sweetheart and her heavenly Savior on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Bill most likely greeted Erika at the heavenly gates with open arms, with their son Billy beside him.

Born in Manhattan, NY, on April 9, 1942,...

Sep 24, 2025

PAMELA RAE SCHILB, 73, beloved wife of Robert J. Schilb, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in Bloomington, Illinois, Pam was the daughter of the late Joseph Cooper and Norma Fish Cooper Smith. Throughout most of her life, she called Kissimmee, Florida her home, where she dedicated herself to her work as a...