Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Mary Kate Moulton
Aug 15, 2026
Mary Kate Moulton, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 15th.
Mary Kate grew up in Los Angeles and San Francisco and attended Foxcroft School, Château Brillantmont in Switzerland, and The American University of Paris. From an early age, she possessed an unmistakable sense of style, a quick wit, and an independent spirit that would remain with her throughout...
Carl "Chip" Lynn Poston
Sep 15, 2026
Carl Lynn "Chip" Poston, a lifelong resident of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
He devoted over two decades of service at the Savannah River site and later retired from Lowe’s Home Improvement after many fulfilling years.
Chip found joy in fishing, exploring his passion for guns, and spending time working on his truck. Until he could no...
Carolyn Miller
Sep 10, 2026
Mrs. Carolyn Ruth Hobbs Miller, age 76, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Aiken.
Mrs. Miller was born at Fort Knox, Kentucky on September 28, 1949, to the late Lt. Col Wallace Burt Hobbs and Ruth Anna Hewitt Hobbs.
Mrs. Miller was a graduate of Waterford High School in Waterford, Ct. and attended Mitchell College for Accounting and her Broker’s License.
She...
William Ward Sartoris
Sep 9, 2026
William “Bill” Ward Sartoris, 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.
Bill was born in Jackson, Mississippi, son of the late Wilson Ward Sartoris and Eva West Sartoris. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point where Duty, Honor, Country, and service to others are learned and lived. He completed...
Eleanor Jane Irwin
Sep 8, 2026
Eleanor Lovell Irwin known as Ellie entered into rest on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. She was born in Louisville, Ky., beloved wife of John G. Irwin. She was the daughter of the late Dr. & Mrs. Harvey B. Lovell. She attended Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, for two years, then transferred and graduated from Purdue University where she met and...
Donald Eric Miller
Sep 8, 2026
Donald Eric Miller, affectionately known as Rick, passed away on September 8, 2026, at his home in Windsor, South Carolina. He was born on January 14, 1960, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Rick was a son of the late Jack D. and Mary Ann Lyda Miller. He grew up in New Ellenton and built a life centered on hard work and devotion...
Lisa Jane Roberts
Sep 8, 2026
Lisa Jane Roberts, of Aiken, entered into rest on September 8, 2026 at her home with her loving family by her side. Lisa was born on January 10, 1951, in Bryant, South Dakota, to Dean and Marilyn Anderson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Lisa graduated from Bryant High School in 1969 and from Augustana College in...
Dominick G. Calabro
Sep 7, 2026
Dominick G. “Pop” Calabro, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Aiken, South Carolina, on September 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Pop was a man of deep faith who loved the Lord and was never shy about sharing that love with others. His faith was an important part of who he was, and he cherished the...
Johnny Wesley Wells, Jr.
Sep 6, 2026
JOHNNY WESLEY WELLS, JR., 54, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 6, 2026 in his home.A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Johnny is survived by his children, Bethany Wells, Jason Wells, James Wells, Jessie Wells, Jay-Jay Wells III, and Justin Wells; his grandchildren, Knight Collins, Capheira Newcomb, Elohim Gordon, and Damon Brown; his sister, Wendy Bryan; and his brother,...
Opal Crain Thompson
Sep 6, 2026
Opal Crain Thompson, 93, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on September 6, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was born on November 15, 1932, in Murphy, North Carolina, to John and Eva Stansberry Crain.
Mrs. Thompson will be remembered for her faithful involvement in her church and community. She was a longtime member of Corinth Baptist Church in...
Emilio Rogel
Sep 5, 2026
Emilio Rogel Jr. was born on September 12, 1946, in Key West, Florida, and passed away on September 5, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina, just days before his 80th birthday.
Emilio lived a remarkable life filled with adventure, creativity, hard work, and a deep love for life. He was a master diver, drawn to the water and the challenges of working...
Lucie Zilla
Sep 5, 2026
Lucie Zilla, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on September 5, 2026. She was 92.
Born on December 21, 1933, in Poland, Lucie lived a long life marked by devotion to her family and by the work she shared with her husband. She and her husband, Herby, formerly owned and operated Herby’s Boatyard in Lindhenhurst, New York,...
Wayne Thomas Sullivan
Sep 4, 2026
Wayne Thomas Sullivan, 75, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 4, 2026, following a yearlong battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, pharmacist, educator, and proud United States Air Force veteran.
Born on February 7, 1951, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Wayne lived a full and interesting life shaped by service, intellect,...
Robert Lee Steadman
Sep 1, 2026
Robert Lee Steadman, 79, lived a life full of love, laughter, hard work, and devotion to the people he loved most. Born on February 25, 1947, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, Robert was raised in Williston, South Carolina, where he spent his formative years and built the foundation for the life he would go on to create. Later in life,...
James "Jim" William McCullough, Jr.
Sep 1, 2026
James William McCullough Jr., "Jim," 73, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Jim was born September 10, 1952, in Selma, Alabama, and spent most of his childhood in Jones, Alabama. He graduated from Dallas County High School in 1970. Jim then went on to the...
Carolyn Joan Crowell Winsor
Aug 30, 2026
Carolyn (Carol) Joan Crowell Winsor passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on July 17, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. Crowell and Dorothy Maud Richards Crowell. Carol was raised in Providence, where she graduated from Hope High School and attended the University of Rhode Island....
Ellyn B. McNair
Aug 29, 2026
Ellyn Susann Blair McNair passed away peacefully at her home in Aiken, SC, August 29, 2026.
Born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, October 2, 1933, Ellyn went on to live an adventurous childhood in 10 states and a year in Buenos Aires, Argentina, residing in many homes during her lifetime. She is the daughter of beloved parents Robert Collyer Blair and Mary...
Jean Kathleen Patz
Aug 29, 2026
Jean passed peacefully just 4 days prior to her 95th birthday. Her husband of 53 years, Edward Patz, built her home that she enjoyed in the Cedar Creek community that she loved so much. Survived by four children; Linda, Gary, Sandy, and Warren, plus many great and caring friends.
Her cocker spaniels, Dusty and Chase, shared Jean's love. She requested no...
Woodrow Robert Burbage
Aug 29, 2026
Woodrow Robert Burbage, of Aiken, entered into rest on August 29, 2026, at his home in Aiken. He was born on February 8, 1932, in Bath, South Carolina.
Mr. Burbage served his country in the United States Navy, and throughout his life he carried himself with the steady dedication of a man committed to both duty and hard work. He graduated...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted

SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.
About
Shellhouse Funeral Home, Inc is a collection of obituaries for Aiken, South Carolina. With services throughout Aiken County that are updated regularly. Find local Aiken, SC obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Mary Kate Moulton
Aug 15, 2026
Mary Kate Moulton, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 15th.
Mary Kate grew up in Los Angeles and San Francisco and attended Foxcroft School, Château Brillantmont in Switzerland, and The American University of Paris. From an early age, she possessed an unmistakable sense of style, a quick wit, and an independent spirit that would remain with her throughout...
Carl "Chip" Lynn Poston
Sep 15, 2026
Carl Lynn "Chip" Poston, a lifelong resident of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
He devoted over two decades of service at the Savannah River site and later retired from Lowe’s Home Improvement after many fulfilling years.
Chip found joy in fishing, exploring his passion for guns, and spending time working on his truck. Until he could no...
Carolyn Miller
Sep 10, 2026
Mrs. Carolyn Ruth Hobbs Miller, age 76, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Aiken.
Mrs. Miller was born at Fort Knox, Kentucky on September 28, 1949, to the late Lt. Col Wallace Burt Hobbs and Ruth Anna Hewitt Hobbs.
Mrs. Miller was a graduate of Waterford High School in Waterford, Ct. and attended Mitchell College for Accounting and her Broker’s License.
She...
William Ward Sartoris
Sep 9, 2026
William “Bill” Ward Sartoris, 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.
Bill was born in Jackson, Mississippi, son of the late Wilson Ward Sartoris and Eva West Sartoris. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point where Duty, Honor, Country, and service to others are learned and lived. He completed...
Eleanor Jane Irwin
Sep 8, 2026
Eleanor Lovell Irwin known as Ellie entered into rest on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. She was born in Louisville, Ky., beloved wife of John G. Irwin. She was the daughter of the late Dr. & Mrs. Harvey B. Lovell. She attended Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, for two years, then transferred and graduated from Purdue University where she met and...
Donald Eric Miller
Sep 8, 2026
Donald Eric Miller, affectionately known as Rick, passed away on September 8, 2026, at his home in Windsor, South Carolina. He was born on January 14, 1960, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Rick was a son of the late Jack D. and Mary Ann Lyda Miller. He grew up in New Ellenton and built a life centered on hard work and devotion...
Lisa Jane Roberts
Sep 8, 2026
Lisa Jane Roberts, of Aiken, entered into rest on September 8, 2026 at her home with her loving family by her side. Lisa was born on January 10, 1951, in Bryant, South Dakota, to Dean and Marilyn Anderson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Lisa graduated from Bryant High School in 1969 and from Augustana College in...
Dominick G. Calabro
Sep 7, 2026
Dominick G. “Pop” Calabro, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Aiken, South Carolina, on September 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Pop was a man of deep faith who loved the Lord and was never shy about sharing that love with others. His faith was an important part of who he was, and he cherished the...
Johnny Wesley Wells, Jr.
Sep 6, 2026
JOHNNY WESLEY WELLS, JR., 54, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 6, 2026 in his home.A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Johnny is survived by his children, Bethany Wells, Jason Wells, James Wells, Jessie Wells, Jay-Jay Wells III, and Justin Wells; his grandchildren, Knight Collins, Capheira Newcomb, Elohim Gordon, and Damon Brown; his sister, Wendy Bryan; and his brother,...
Opal Crain Thompson
Sep 6, 2026
Opal Crain Thompson, 93, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on September 6, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was born on November 15, 1932, in Murphy, North Carolina, to John and Eva Stansberry Crain.
Mrs. Thompson will be remembered for her faithful involvement in her church and community. She was a longtime member of Corinth Baptist Church in...
Emilio Rogel
Sep 5, 2026
Emilio Rogel Jr. was born on September 12, 1946, in Key West, Florida, and passed away on September 5, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina, just days before his 80th birthday.
Emilio lived a remarkable life filled with adventure, creativity, hard work, and a deep love for life. He was a master diver, drawn to the water and the challenges of working...
Lucie Zilla
Sep 5, 2026
Lucie Zilla, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on September 5, 2026. She was 92.
Born on December 21, 1933, in Poland, Lucie lived a long life marked by devotion to her family and by the work she shared with her husband. She and her husband, Herby, formerly owned and operated Herby’s Boatyard in Lindhenhurst, New York,...
Wayne Thomas Sullivan
Sep 4, 2026
Wayne Thomas Sullivan, 75, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 4, 2026, following a yearlong battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, pharmacist, educator, and proud United States Air Force veteran.
Born on February 7, 1951, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Wayne lived a full and interesting life shaped by service, intellect,...
Robert Lee Steadman
Sep 1, 2026
Robert Lee Steadman, 79, lived a life full of love, laughter, hard work, and devotion to the people he loved most. Born on February 25, 1947, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, Robert was raised in Williston, South Carolina, where he spent his formative years and built the foundation for the life he would go on to create. Later in life,...
James "Jim" William McCullough, Jr.
Sep 1, 2026
James William McCullough Jr., "Jim," 73, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Jim was born September 10, 1952, in Selma, Alabama, and spent most of his childhood in Jones, Alabama. He graduated from Dallas County High School in 1970. Jim then went on to the...
Carolyn Joan Crowell Winsor
Aug 30, 2026
Carolyn (Carol) Joan Crowell Winsor passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on July 17, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. Crowell and Dorothy Maud Richards Crowell. Carol was raised in Providence, where she graduated from Hope High School and attended the University of Rhode Island....
Ellyn B. McNair
Aug 29, 2026
Ellyn Susann Blair McNair passed away peacefully at her home in Aiken, SC, August 29, 2026.
Born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, October 2, 1933, Ellyn went on to live an adventurous childhood in 10 states and a year in Buenos Aires, Argentina, residing in many homes during her lifetime. She is the daughter of beloved parents Robert Collyer Blair and Mary...
Jean Kathleen Patz
Aug 29, 2026
Jean passed peacefully just 4 days prior to her 95th birthday. Her husband of 53 years, Edward Patz, built her home that she enjoyed in the Cedar Creek community that she loved so much. Survived by four children; Linda, Gary, Sandy, and Warren, plus many great and caring friends.
Her cocker spaniels, Dusty and Chase, shared Jean's love. She requested no...
Woodrow Robert Burbage
Aug 29, 2026
Woodrow Robert Burbage, of Aiken, entered into rest on August 29, 2026, at his home in Aiken. He was born on February 8, 1932, in Bath, South Carolina.
Mr. Burbage served his country in the United States Navy, and throughout his life he carried himself with the steady dedication of a man committed to both duty and hard work. He graduated...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted

SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.
About
Shellhouse Funeral Home, Inc is a collection of obituaries for Aiken, South Carolina. With services throughout Aiken County that are updated regularly. Find local Aiken, SC obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
