Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
The Rev. John Patrick Coffey
Jul 16, 2019
ROCK HILL, SC – The Rev. John Patrick Coffey of Rock Hill, South Carolina passed away peacefully on July 16, 2019. John Pat, as he was known to family and friends, was the eldest son of the late James Patrick (Pat) and Helen Tippman Coffey. He was born on August 18, 1945 in Hanford, Washington. The family moved to Aiken...
Virginia L. Chambers Blair
Jul 15, 2019
NEW ELLENTON, SC - Virginia Blair, 88, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019.
She was born on March 16, 1931, to Evelyn and Scotty Chambers. Her life began no different than those living in the 1800's and ended with all of the marvels of the twenty first century.
Virginia was raised on Tiger Creek, near Roan Mountain, Tennessee. Virginia...
Skyler Burton Lightbody
Jul 10, 2019
AIKEN, SC – SKYLER BURTON LIGHTBODY, 23, son of Doug and Elizabeth Lightbody passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
A graduate of South Aiken High School, Class of 2014, Skyler had a great love for sports, especially soccer. During his childhood he played on multiple regional club soccer teams playing all across America. His competitive youth career culminated in...
Emily Willis Ellisor
Jul 9, 2019
HOBBS, NM - Mrs. Emily Willis Ellisor, 39, beloved wife of Timothy Aaron Ellisor, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with The Rev. Dr. Henry L. Chennault officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends beginning at 3:00 PM at the...
Donald Glenn Barnhart II
Jul 8, 2019
EDGEFIELD, SC – DONALD GLENN BARNHART II, 54, beloved husband of Denise Barnhart, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.
A native of Masontown, PA, Donald was a son of Shirley Barnhart and the late Donald Glenn Barnhart. He graduated from Waynesburg College, Waynesburg, PA and taught science in numerous school districts in...
Steven Elliott
Jul 8, 2019
AIKEN, SC – PAUL STEVEN ELLIOTT, 74, co-owner of the General Elliott Inn, passed away July 8, 2019 at his home.
Steve was born in Delaware, OH, November 29, 1944. He graduated with honors from Ohio Wesley University with a Doctor of Law degree. Upon graduation Steve accepted a position with a law firm in Palm Beach, FL. Later...
Rita Delk Day
Jul 7, 2019
AIKEN, SC – RITA DELK DAY, 74, widow of Jerry Day, died Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Born in Denmark, SC, Rita was a daughter of the late George Roddy and Ida Hutto Delk. She lived most of her life in Orangeburg where she worked as a seamstress and bookkeeper; she was the former owner...
Claude Bernard Goodlett, Jr.
Jul 6, 2019
AIKEN, SC – Funeral services for Claude Bernard Goodlett, Jr., 87, will be held Tuesday morning, July 9th at 11 o’clock at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Newberry St., Aiken, SC with The Rev. Dr. Tim McClendon, Senior Pastor, officiating. A reception will follow at the church. Interment will be private in Southlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Goodlett of Aiken died...
Danny Wesley Elgene Wilson, Jr.
Jul 6, 2019
Aiken – Mr. Danny Wesley Elgene Wilson (Lucky 13), Jr., 43, passed away at home Saturday, July 6, 2019. Danny was born in Tacoma, WA, son of Danny W. Wilson, Sr., and the late Catherine Giambusso Wilson. He had been a resident of Aiken for two years, and worked in manufacturing for Mid-Am Metal Forming Company. Danny enjoyed riding his...
William Louis Conley
Jul 4, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Mr. William Louis Conley, 72, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Juanita "Nita" Parker Kelly
Jul 2, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Juanita “Nita” Parker Kelly of Aiken passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 2nd 2019. She was at home and with family. She was 87 years old.
She was a devoted wife and mother who always made sure her family was safe and not in need. Coming from humble beginnings she cared about those who had less...
Morris Fraser Maxey
Jul 2, 2019
AIKEN, SC – Mr. Morris Fraser Maxey, 62, beloved husband of Deborah Lee Cato Maxey, victoriously stepped into the presence of the Lord, July 2, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Graveside funeral services with military honors will be held 10:00 AM Friday, July 5, 2019 at Southlawn Cemetery with The Rev. Dr. Fred W. Andrea III officiating.
...
Kathryn Yonce Carr
Jul 1, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Ms. Kathryn Yonce Carr, 74, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at Doctors Hospital surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held 12:00 PM Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Hallman Officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 AM. Born in Aiken, Kathryn was a...
Victor Fred Bohman
Jul 1, 2019
AIKEN, SC – VICTOR FRED BOHMAN, 77, beloved husband of Jane Squire Bohman, passed away, Monday, July 1, 2019 at his residence.
A native of Elko, NV, Victor was a son of the late Dale and Jean Holbrook Bohman. He was an electronics engineer in the aerospace defense industry. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...
Richard James Dabolt
Jul 1, 2019
AIKEN, SC – RICHARD JAMES DABOLT, 73, beloved husband of Joyce Marie Valery Dabolt, died Monday, July 1, 2019 following a brief illness.
A native of Buffalo. NY, Richard was a son of the late John Henry and Margaret Ann Roach Dabolt. He moved to Barnwell, SC in 1973 and had lived in Aiken since 1977.
He was...
Denise Kight
Jun 30, 2019
AIKEN, SC - DENISE KIGHT, 71, beloved wife of Ron Kight, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her residence.
Plans will be announced by SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
John Taylor Longshore
Jun 30, 2019
AIKEN, SC – JOHN TAYLOR LONGSHORE, 93, beloved husband of more than 67 years of the late Mary Ruth Merchant Longshore, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019.
A native of Newberry, SC, John was a son of the late James Jacob and Jessie McKittrick Longshore. He proudly served his country in the Army in the Pacific Theater in World War...
Margaret Simmons Atkinson
Jun 29, 2019
AIKEN, SC - MARGARET SIMMONS ATKINSON, 71, widow of James William Atkinson, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Trinity on Laurens.
She is survived by her two sons, Joseph W and David D (Heidi); two grandchildren Jasper and Simon.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Janice Ann Rodriguez
Jun 28, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Janice Rodriguez (nee Gilginas), died early Friday morning June 28, 2019 after a prolonged illness which may have taken her life but never took her spirit.
Born to Richard and Sophie Gilginas, Janice was raised in Wynnewood, PA where she spent most of her youth wandering the tennis courts of Llanerch Country Club where her father...
Joseph Alban Heimbuecher
Jun 27, 2019
Wagener - Joseph A. Heimbuecher, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, has gone to be with our Lord. He was predeceased by his wife, Beatrice Charitas Heimbuecher (Moore); daughters, Patricia Ann Heimbuecher and Barbara Francis Bourgeois; sister, Rita Westhall; sister-in-law, Beatrice (Babe) DiMaria; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Peter Moore and Francis Moore; brother-in-law, Donald Moore; and grandson, Matthew Heimbuecher. Joe/Daddy/Grandpa will...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
The Rev. John Patrick Coffey
Jul 16, 2019
ROCK HILL, SC – The Rev. John Patrick Coffey of Rock Hill, South Carolina passed away peacefully on July 16, 2019. John Pat, as he was known to family and friends, was the eldest son of the late James Patrick (Pat) and Helen Tippman Coffey. He was born on August 18, 1945 in Hanford, Washington. The family moved to Aiken...
Virginia L. Chambers Blair
Jul 15, 2019
NEW ELLENTON, SC - Virginia Blair, 88, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019.
She was born on March 16, 1931, to Evelyn and Scotty Chambers. Her life began no different than those living in the 1800's and ended with all of the marvels of the twenty first century.
Virginia was raised on Tiger Creek, near Roan Mountain, Tennessee. Virginia...
Skyler Burton Lightbody
Jul 10, 2019
AIKEN, SC – SKYLER BURTON LIGHTBODY, 23, son of Doug and Elizabeth Lightbody passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
A graduate of South Aiken High School, Class of 2014, Skyler had a great love for sports, especially soccer. During his childhood he played on multiple regional club soccer teams playing all across America. His competitive youth career culminated in...
Emily Willis Ellisor
Jul 9, 2019
HOBBS, NM - Mrs. Emily Willis Ellisor, 39, beloved wife of Timothy Aaron Ellisor, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with The Rev. Dr. Henry L. Chennault officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends beginning at 3:00 PM at the...
Donald Glenn Barnhart II
Jul 8, 2019
EDGEFIELD, SC – DONALD GLENN BARNHART II, 54, beloved husband of Denise Barnhart, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.
A native of Masontown, PA, Donald was a son of Shirley Barnhart and the late Donald Glenn Barnhart. He graduated from Waynesburg College, Waynesburg, PA and taught science in numerous school districts in...
Steven Elliott
Jul 8, 2019
AIKEN, SC – PAUL STEVEN ELLIOTT, 74, co-owner of the General Elliott Inn, passed away July 8, 2019 at his home.
Steve was born in Delaware, OH, November 29, 1944. He graduated with honors from Ohio Wesley University with a Doctor of Law degree. Upon graduation Steve accepted a position with a law firm in Palm Beach, FL. Later...
Rita Delk Day
Jul 7, 2019
AIKEN, SC – RITA DELK DAY, 74, widow of Jerry Day, died Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Born in Denmark, SC, Rita was a daughter of the late George Roddy and Ida Hutto Delk. She lived most of her life in Orangeburg where she worked as a seamstress and bookkeeper; she was the former owner...
Claude Bernard Goodlett, Jr.
Jul 6, 2019
AIKEN, SC – Funeral services for Claude Bernard Goodlett, Jr., 87, will be held Tuesday morning, July 9th at 11 o’clock at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Newberry St., Aiken, SC with The Rev. Dr. Tim McClendon, Senior Pastor, officiating. A reception will follow at the church. Interment will be private in Southlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Goodlett of Aiken died...
Danny Wesley Elgene Wilson, Jr.
Jul 6, 2019
Aiken – Mr. Danny Wesley Elgene Wilson (Lucky 13), Jr., 43, passed away at home Saturday, July 6, 2019. Danny was born in Tacoma, WA, son of Danny W. Wilson, Sr., and the late Catherine Giambusso Wilson. He had been a resident of Aiken for two years, and worked in manufacturing for Mid-Am Metal Forming Company. Danny enjoyed riding his...
William Louis Conley
Jul 4, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Mr. William Louis Conley, 72, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Juanita "Nita" Parker Kelly
Jul 2, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Juanita “Nita” Parker Kelly of Aiken passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 2nd 2019. She was at home and with family. She was 87 years old.
She was a devoted wife and mother who always made sure her family was safe and not in need. Coming from humble beginnings she cared about those who had less...
Morris Fraser Maxey
Jul 2, 2019
AIKEN, SC – Mr. Morris Fraser Maxey, 62, beloved husband of Deborah Lee Cato Maxey, victoriously stepped into the presence of the Lord, July 2, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Graveside funeral services with military honors will be held 10:00 AM Friday, July 5, 2019 at Southlawn Cemetery with The Rev. Dr. Fred W. Andrea III officiating.
...
Kathryn Yonce Carr
Jul 1, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Ms. Kathryn Yonce Carr, 74, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at Doctors Hospital surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held 12:00 PM Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Hallman Officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 AM. Born in Aiken, Kathryn was a...
Victor Fred Bohman
Jul 1, 2019
AIKEN, SC – VICTOR FRED BOHMAN, 77, beloved husband of Jane Squire Bohman, passed away, Monday, July 1, 2019 at his residence.
A native of Elko, NV, Victor was a son of the late Dale and Jean Holbrook Bohman. He was an electronics engineer in the aerospace defense industry. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...
Richard James Dabolt
Jul 1, 2019
AIKEN, SC – RICHARD JAMES DABOLT, 73, beloved husband of Joyce Marie Valery Dabolt, died Monday, July 1, 2019 following a brief illness.
A native of Buffalo. NY, Richard was a son of the late John Henry and Margaret Ann Roach Dabolt. He moved to Barnwell, SC in 1973 and had lived in Aiken since 1977.
He was...
Denise Kight
Jun 30, 2019
AIKEN, SC - DENISE KIGHT, 71, beloved wife of Ron Kight, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her residence.
Plans will be announced by SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
John Taylor Longshore
Jun 30, 2019
AIKEN, SC – JOHN TAYLOR LONGSHORE, 93, beloved husband of more than 67 years of the late Mary Ruth Merchant Longshore, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019.
A native of Newberry, SC, John was a son of the late James Jacob and Jessie McKittrick Longshore. He proudly served his country in the Army in the Pacific Theater in World War...
Margaret Simmons Atkinson
Jun 29, 2019
AIKEN, SC - MARGARET SIMMONS ATKINSON, 71, widow of James William Atkinson, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Trinity on Laurens.
She is survived by her two sons, Joseph W and David D (Heidi); two grandchildren Jasper and Simon.
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Janice Ann Rodriguez
Jun 28, 2019
AIKEN, SC - Janice Rodriguez (nee Gilginas), died early Friday morning June 28, 2019 after a prolonged illness which may have taken her life but never took her spirit.
Born to Richard and Sophie Gilginas, Janice was raised in Wynnewood, PA where she spent most of her youth wandering the tennis courts of Llanerch Country Club where her father...
Joseph Alban Heimbuecher
Jun 27, 2019
Wagener - Joseph A. Heimbuecher, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, has gone to be with our Lord. He was predeceased by his wife, Beatrice Charitas Heimbuecher (Moore); daughters, Patricia Ann Heimbuecher and Barbara Francis Bourgeois; sister, Rita Westhall; sister-in-law, Beatrice (Babe) DiMaria; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Peter Moore and Francis Moore; brother-in-law, Donald Moore; and grandson, Matthew Heimbuecher. Joe/Daddy/Grandpa will...
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