Sep 20, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Janice K. Howell, 71, beloved wife of Wilbur "Bill" Howell, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025.

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

Sep 16, 2025

Jean Ann Buck passed away September 16, 2025, surrounded by family at her home in Aiken, SC.

Jean was born February 19, 1937, to Herman “Dennis” Blake and Leona Blake in Paradise, WV, and grew up in Eleanor, WV, after her family moved there in 1942. She was a 1955 graduate of Poca High School (home of the Poca Dots), and...

Sep 16, 2025

MARIE LAVENIA CARVER, 86, widow of Levon Carver, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025 in Wellstar MCG Hospital in Augusta.

A lifelong resident of Aiken County, Marie was a daughter of the late Fred and Mattie Whittle Bodie. She and her husband owned and operated Wrights Mill Grocery for 20 years. She attended Lighthouse Baptist Church and was a member of...

Sep 12, 2025

Ruby Buchanan, born in Rabun County, GA to Genie Bell and Sam Tyler passed away at age 89 on September 12, 2025. She lived most of her life in Rabun County, GA and Anderson, SC.

Ruby is survived by two daughters, Dianne Martin (Lynn) of Pearland, TX, and Debbie Byrd (Philip Frew) of Aiken, SC. She also has one granddaughter, Courtney...

Sep 12, 2025

PAUL EDWARD STRAIGHT III, 65, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 in Aiken, SC with his loving family by his side.

A native of Washington, DC, Paul was a son of Frances Skillcorn Straight Bruce and the late Paul Edward Straight, Jr. He grew up in Manassas, VA and worked for many years at Dudley Martin Chevrolet. He relocated to Aiken...

Sep 11, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Matthew Lawrence Bolon, born on July 22, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2025, at the age of 72.

He dedicated over 40 years of his life to his career as a Procurement Senior Specialist with SRNS. In his younger years, Matthew enjoyed the thrill of operating the family marina, The Deck,...

Sep 11, 2025

Mr. Gary Thomas Lloyd, 77, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025

Gary was born in Youngstown, OH, son of the late John and Florence Lloyd. He was a graduate of Youngstown State University, finance and economics and did post-graduate work at Franklin College and Cornell. Gary had a successful career spanning 44 years in the hotel business - finance, operations, senior...

Sep 8, 2025

JOSEPH EDWARD HARDEN, 75, husband of the late Shirley Hough Harden, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Ocilla, GA, Joe was a son of the late Bill and Olivious Hawes Harden. He lived most of his life in Aiken County. He was a former warehouse manager for Anheuser-Busch. He was a member of Shaws...

Sep 7, 2025

Charlene was born in Red Bank, NJ to Charles S. Hopla and Irene T. Hopla. She was also known by her nicknames of “Ahmee” by her sisters when they were very young, and “Jelly Bean” by her sister Donna.

After graduating from high school Charlene met Percy Sundstrom, whom she married a little more than a year later. They were a...

Sep 7, 2025

Mr. Eddie Jerry Seigler, Sr., 83, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Eddie was a lifelong resident of Aiken, son of the late Finley and Mary Hite Seigler. He served in the US Army, and retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Verna Morse Seigler; son, Jason Seigler, daughter in law, Wendy Seigler; grandchildren, William, Jacob, Alexandria,...

Sep 7, 2025

GRANITEVILLE, SC - Dora V. Shellhouse, born in Bim, West Virginia, on March 12, 1931, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was the daughter of Ruby and Nollie Vickers of Madison, West Virginia, and was predeceased by her beloved husband, Charles L. Shellhouse; her parents; and several siblings and in-laws.

Dora was a devoted...

Sep 6, 2025

Beatrice Poole Derrick passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, September 6th at the age of 87.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Derrick, her daughter, Darlene Foster, her parents Levy Poole and Nora Wood, and her brothers and sisters Alberta Dillon, Frank Poole, and Calvin Poole.

Beatrice was born on April 16, 1938 in Swansea and met...

Sep 4, 2025

JAMES A. "JIM" HARDEN, 87, husband of the late Marianne Gregory Harden, passed away peacefully in his home in the early morning of Thursday, September 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Graham, NC, Jim was a son of the late John William and Rachel Johnston Harden. He graduated from Graham High School, where he served as Senior...

Sep 3, 2025

RHUEL THOMAS TAYLOR, 82, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in Aiken, SC

A native of Kansas City, KS, Rhuel was the son of the late Rhuel and Opal Stewart Taylor. He lived most of his life in Kansas City and had a successful career in advertising. Rhuel moved to Aiken 3 years ago from Leland, NC. He was a...

Aug 30, 2025

Dr. James Harvey Gault, 89, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at his home in Aiken, South Carolina. 

Born in White Plains, NY, Jim was the son of the late Emslie Nicholson Gault and Margaret Harvey Gault.  While his father’s job with the Coca Cola Company relocated the family throughout Jim’s formative years, he spoke most fondly...

Aug 29, 2025

Aiken – Donna McFee White, 54, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025

Donna was born in Prosperity, SC, daughter of the late Bobby and Tonya Elizabeth Wise McFee.

Donna is survived by her loving husband, Dale White; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

Dale and Donna enjoyed taking in dinner and a movie after a long week. She did prefer a romantic...

Aug 25, 2025

On August 25, 2025, Kitty Tripp Speed, a cherished member of her community, passed into the arms of her Saviour at the age of 90. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on October 10, 1934 in Easley, South Carolina, to Dot and Harold Tripp. She lived a dedicated life of service, caring for others and advocating for...

Aug 24, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Robert "Bob" Bean, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was called home to be with his Savior on August 24, 2025. Born in Fairview, Alabama, Bob grew up on a farm, where he developed a strong work ethic, a deep appreciation for nature and gardening, both of which would stay with him throughout his life.

A talented...

Aug 24, 2025

Cecil Shannon Atchley, Jr., 81, of Aiken, SC, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Cecil grew up in Forest City, NC, the son of the late Cecil Shannon Atchley, Sr and Alda Grayson Atchley.

After graduating from Cool Springs High School, he attended Garner-Web University and East Tennessee State University.

Cecil proudly served his country in the United States Army and the National...

Aug 24, 2025

JACKSON, SC - Mr. George Ray McClain, 74, beloved husband of Sharon Downs McClain, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was in his home surrounded by his loving family.

George dedicated over 34 years of his life to being a maintenance mechanic at Pactiv Corporation. After retiring once, he returned to the workforce to craft gun barrels for Jarrett Rifles...