Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Jayce Kennedy Washington

Jayce Kennedy Washington

Dec 5, 2017

Master Jayce Kennedy Washington transitioned home to our Heavenly Father on December 5th, 2017. Jayce is survived by his parents Hirial and Britany (Mathews) Washington IV, Big Brother Jaylen K. Washington, Maternal Grandmother, Veda Washington, Paternal Grandparents, Wanda (Ladrice Houston), and a host of loving cousins, aunts and uncles.      There will be a small private memorial service on Wednesday, December...

Barbara Joan Kupferschmid

Barbara Joan Kupferschmid

Dec 4, 2017

AIKEN – Mrs. Barbara Posner Smith Kupferschmid, 78, died Monday, December 4, 2017 at her residence. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Stuart Kupferschmid; daughter Robin Patura of Tolland, CT; granddaughter, Lauren Patura; her good friend, Laura Curtin of Monument, CO and her canine companion, Major. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Bert and Florence Posner.  She...

Robert "Bob" Jay Kerr

Robert "Bob" Jay Kerr

Dec 1, 2017

AIKEN – Mr. Robert Jay “Bob” Kerr, 57, died Friday, December 1, 2017.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on March 10, 2018, at  Shellhouse Rivers Funeral Home with a reception to follow at City Billiards, Downtown Aiken.

He is survived by his brothers, Douglas N. Kerr and John Kerr; stepbrothers, Jay Glover and Lee Glover;...

Sarah Ruth Sykes

Sarah Ruth Sykes

Nov 30, 2017

AIKEN, SC – SARAH RUTH SYKES, 71, died Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Anchor Health and Rehabilitation. A native of Huntington, NY, Sarah was a daughter of the late Lonnie Claude and Ruth Frances Beach Sykes. She received her masters in special education from the University of South Carolina. Miss Sykes lived in Aiken for 44 years and taught in...

Eloise "Weezie" H. Culpepper

Eloise "Weezie" H. Culpepper

Nov 30, 2017

AIKEN – Mrs. Eloise “Weezie” Hudson Culpepper, 84, died Thursday, November 30, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 6, 2017 in the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel, with visitation following the service.   Interment will be private. Mrs. Culpepper was born in Graniteville, a daughter of the late Amos and Florine Fulmer Hudson.  She was a...

Carl H. Hendrix

Carl H. Hendrix

Nov 29, 2017

AIKEN, SC – CARL H. HENDRIX, 83, went to be with his Savior, Wednesday, November 29, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Eunice; four daughters, whom he loved with all his heart, Debby Peek, Lynn Hendrix, Karla Roberts, Janet Ferguson; sons-in-law, Dale Roberts, Steve Ferguson; adopted son, Ron Angerman, all of Aiken; a granddaughter, Cara; three...

William J. Gustavson

William J. Gustavson

Nov 28, 2017

AIKEN - William J. Gustavson was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor L. Gustavson, Jr., and grandson of the senior Gustavsons  and  Mr. and Mrs. Carlton T. Drumpelmann of Rocky River, Ohio.  He studied nuclear engineering at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, enjoyed a summer employed by IBM in London England, another summer on the iron ore boats...

Travis Jason Miller

Travis Jason Miller

Nov 28, 2017

AIKEN, SC – TRAVIS JASON MILLER, 34, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers following a long illness. A native of Long Beach, CA, Travis was a son of Mary Perrillioux and the late Troy Miller. He worked at Aiken Equine Rescue. Survivors include his son, Carson Miller, Trenton; mother, Mary of Warrenville, three sisters, Desirre, Suzette,...

Elaine Baker Dallis

Elaine Baker Dallis

Nov 27, 2017

NEW ELLENTON, SC – ELAINE BAKER DALLIS, 62, beloved wife of William Franklin Dallis, died Monday, November 27, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of North Augusta, Elaine was a daughter of the late Daniel Oscar and Helga Kroeber Baker. She worked at Kroger on Whiskey Road in Aiken. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Bill; two...

Rosalee Berger Rinehart

Rosalee Berger Rinehart

Nov 27, 2017

AIKEN - Mrs. Rosalee Berger Rinehart, 79, died Monday, November 27, 2017.Funeral arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Troy Wahlmeier

Troy Wahlmeier

Nov 27, 2017

AUGUSTA, GA – TROY WAHLMEIER, 56, beloved husband of Lisa Cheadle Wahlmeier, died Monday, November 27, 2017 at AU Medical Center after being involved in an automobile accident. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Troy was a son of the late Robert George and Oleane Franks Wahlmeier. He grew up in Huntsville, AL and was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran. He...

Rita G Mercier

Rita G Mercier

Nov 27, 2017

AIKEN, SC - RITA G. MERCIER, 98, widow of Ernest Mercier, died Monday, November 27, 2017 at Pepper Hill Nursing Center. A native of Leominster, MA, Mrs. Mercier lived most of her life there until moving to Aiken in 2009. She lived in Cumberland Village for six years before moving to Pepper Hill Nursing Center two years ago. She was...

Marjorie Davis Alexander

Marjorie Davis Alexander

Nov 26, 2017

AIKEN – Mrs. Marjorie Davis Alexander, 91, died Sunday, November 26, 2017. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 2, 2017 in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel.  Mrs. Alexander was born in Elberton, GA, a daughter of the late Howard and Louise Moore Davis.  She was a dedicated mother and homemaker, and member of Memorial Baptist...

David Bruce Moyer

David Bruce Moyer

Nov 25, 2017

AIKEN – Mr. David Bruce “Top” Moyer, 65, beloved husband of Miriam Redd Moyer, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017.   Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Windsor with the Rev. Wesley Kinard officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 – 2:00. Interment with full military...

Norma Elizabeth Craven

Norma Elizabeth Craven

Nov 24, 2017

AIKEN, SC - We tragically lost a wonderful friend and sister who contributed to the Aiken Community. She loved all animals and cared for them like no other. She is survived by her sister, Catherine Craven Wannamaker, as well as Hot Rod, Rose, and Martha who some of you may know. Rose is going to a farm in St. Matthews...

Earl Hugo Williams

Earl Hugo Williams

Nov 19, 2017

AIKEN, SC – EARL HUGO WILLIAMS, 65, beloved husband of Bonnie Jo Markham Williams, died suddenly, Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Tallahassee, FL, Earl was a son of the late Ronald Harper and Mary Elizabeth O’Bryan Williams. He grew up and lived most his life in Roanoke, VA and retired from Valley Dale...

Bette Jean Doggett

Bette Jean Doggett

Nov 18, 2017

AIKEN, SC – BETTE JEAN DOGGETT, 41, died suddenly, Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Augusta University Medical Center. Born in Warner Robbins, GA, Bette Jean grew up in Pascagoula, MS and later in Summerville, SC where she graduated from high school. She was a graduate of Clemson University where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and served...

Cleo Satcher Letbetter

Cleo Satcher Letbetter

Nov 14, 2017

  AIKEN, SC – Cleo Satcher Letbetter, 94, of Aiken, widow of the late Walter Ollie Letbetter, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Cleo was predeceased by her parents, George and Pearl Satcher.   Cleo served as a Girl Scout leader, a volunteer at ACTS, and was a very active member of Memorial Baptist...

Joseph Coleman Brunson, Jr.

Joseph Coleman Brunson, Jr.

Nov 14, 2017

WALTERBORO, SC - JOSEPH COLEMAN BRUNSON, JR., 72, of Walterboro, SC, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in Charlotte, NC. A native of Winston Salem, NC, Joe was a son of the late Joseph Coleman and Mary Nell Ferebee Brunson, Sr. He grew up in Columbia, SC and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a service...

Peggy James Bumpus

Peggy James Bumpus

Nov 14, 2017

Peggy James Bumpus, 87, widow of the late Joe Bumpus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Peggy was born January 8, 1930 to Ben and Irene (Vineyard) James and grew up on her family’s farm with older brother Roy and younger sister Ruth; with whom she was very close. Peggy attended McEwen High...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Jayce Kennedy Washington

Jayce Kennedy Washington

Dec 5, 2017

Master Jayce Kennedy Washington transitioned home to our Heavenly Father on December 5th, 2017. Jayce is survived by his parents Hirial and Britany (Mathews) Washington IV, Big Brother Jaylen K. Washington, Maternal Grandmother, Veda Washington, Paternal Grandparents, Wanda (Ladrice Houston), and a host of loving cousins, aunts and uncles.      There will be a small private memorial service on Wednesday, December...

Barbara Joan Kupferschmid

Barbara Joan Kupferschmid

Dec 4, 2017

AIKEN – Mrs. Barbara Posner Smith Kupferschmid, 78, died Monday, December 4, 2017 at her residence. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Stuart Kupferschmid; daughter Robin Patura of Tolland, CT; granddaughter, Lauren Patura; her good friend, Laura Curtin of Monument, CO and her canine companion, Major. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Bert and Florence Posner.  She...

Robert "Bob" Jay Kerr

Robert "Bob" Jay Kerr

Dec 1, 2017

AIKEN – Mr. Robert Jay “Bob” Kerr, 57, died Friday, December 1, 2017.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on March 10, 2018, at  Shellhouse Rivers Funeral Home with a reception to follow at City Billiards, Downtown Aiken.

He is survived by his brothers, Douglas N. Kerr and John Kerr; stepbrothers, Jay Glover and Lee Glover;...

Sarah Ruth Sykes

Sarah Ruth Sykes

Nov 30, 2017

AIKEN, SC – SARAH RUTH SYKES, 71, died Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Anchor Health and Rehabilitation. A native of Huntington, NY, Sarah was a daughter of the late Lonnie Claude and Ruth Frances Beach Sykes. She received her masters in special education from the University of South Carolina. Miss Sykes lived in Aiken for 44 years and taught in...

Eloise "Weezie" H. Culpepper

Eloise "Weezie" H. Culpepper

Nov 30, 2017

AIKEN – Mrs. Eloise “Weezie” Hudson Culpepper, 84, died Thursday, November 30, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 6, 2017 in the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel, with visitation following the service.   Interment will be private. Mrs. Culpepper was born in Graniteville, a daughter of the late Amos and Florine Fulmer Hudson.  She was a...

Carl H. Hendrix

Carl H. Hendrix

Nov 29, 2017

AIKEN, SC – CARL H. HENDRIX, 83, went to be with his Savior, Wednesday, November 29, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Eunice; four daughters, whom he loved with all his heart, Debby Peek, Lynn Hendrix, Karla Roberts, Janet Ferguson; sons-in-law, Dale Roberts, Steve Ferguson; adopted son, Ron Angerman, all of Aiken; a granddaughter, Cara; three...

William J. Gustavson

William J. Gustavson

Nov 28, 2017

AIKEN - William J. Gustavson was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor L. Gustavson, Jr., and grandson of the senior Gustavsons  and  Mr. and Mrs. Carlton T. Drumpelmann of Rocky River, Ohio.  He studied nuclear engineering at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, enjoyed a summer employed by IBM in London England, another summer on the iron ore boats...

Travis Jason Miller

Travis Jason Miller

Nov 28, 2017

AIKEN, SC – TRAVIS JASON MILLER, 34, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers following a long illness. A native of Long Beach, CA, Travis was a son of Mary Perrillioux and the late Troy Miller. He worked at Aiken Equine Rescue. Survivors include his son, Carson Miller, Trenton; mother, Mary of Warrenville, three sisters, Desirre, Suzette,...

Elaine Baker Dallis

Elaine Baker Dallis

Nov 27, 2017

NEW ELLENTON, SC – ELAINE BAKER DALLIS, 62, beloved wife of William Franklin Dallis, died Monday, November 27, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of North Augusta, Elaine was a daughter of the late Daniel Oscar and Helga Kroeber Baker. She worked at Kroger on Whiskey Road in Aiken. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Bill; two...

Rosalee Berger Rinehart

Rosalee Berger Rinehart

Nov 27, 2017

AIKEN - Mrs. Rosalee Berger Rinehart, 79, died Monday, November 27, 2017.Funeral arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Troy Wahlmeier

Troy Wahlmeier

Nov 27, 2017

AUGUSTA, GA – TROY WAHLMEIER, 56, beloved husband of Lisa Cheadle Wahlmeier, died Monday, November 27, 2017 at AU Medical Center after being involved in an automobile accident. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Troy was a son of the late Robert George and Oleane Franks Wahlmeier. He grew up in Huntsville, AL and was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran. He...

Rita G Mercier

Rita G Mercier

Nov 27, 2017

AIKEN, SC - RITA G. MERCIER, 98, widow of Ernest Mercier, died Monday, November 27, 2017 at Pepper Hill Nursing Center. A native of Leominster, MA, Mrs. Mercier lived most of her life there until moving to Aiken in 2009. She lived in Cumberland Village for six years before moving to Pepper Hill Nursing Center two years ago. She was...

Marjorie Davis Alexander

Marjorie Davis Alexander

Nov 26, 2017

AIKEN – Mrs. Marjorie Davis Alexander, 91, died Sunday, November 26, 2017. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 2, 2017 in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel.  Mrs. Alexander was born in Elberton, GA, a daughter of the late Howard and Louise Moore Davis.  She was a dedicated mother and homemaker, and member of Memorial Baptist...

David Bruce Moyer

David Bruce Moyer

Nov 25, 2017

AIKEN – Mr. David Bruce “Top” Moyer, 65, beloved husband of Miriam Redd Moyer, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017.   Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Windsor with the Rev. Wesley Kinard officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 – 2:00. Interment with full military...

Norma Elizabeth Craven

Norma Elizabeth Craven

Nov 24, 2017

AIKEN, SC - We tragically lost a wonderful friend and sister who contributed to the Aiken Community. She loved all animals and cared for them like no other. She is survived by her sister, Catherine Craven Wannamaker, as well as Hot Rod, Rose, and Martha who some of you may know. Rose is going to a farm in St. Matthews...

Earl Hugo Williams

Earl Hugo Williams

Nov 19, 2017

AIKEN, SC – EARL HUGO WILLIAMS, 65, beloved husband of Bonnie Jo Markham Williams, died suddenly, Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Tallahassee, FL, Earl was a son of the late Ronald Harper and Mary Elizabeth O’Bryan Williams. He grew up and lived most his life in Roanoke, VA and retired from Valley Dale...

Bette Jean Doggett

Bette Jean Doggett

Nov 18, 2017

AIKEN, SC – BETTE JEAN DOGGETT, 41, died suddenly, Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Augusta University Medical Center. Born in Warner Robbins, GA, Bette Jean grew up in Pascagoula, MS and later in Summerville, SC where she graduated from high school. She was a graduate of Clemson University where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and served...

Cleo Satcher Letbetter

Cleo Satcher Letbetter

Nov 14, 2017

  AIKEN, SC – Cleo Satcher Letbetter, 94, of Aiken, widow of the late Walter Ollie Letbetter, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Cleo was predeceased by her parents, George and Pearl Satcher.   Cleo served as a Girl Scout leader, a volunteer at ACTS, and was a very active member of Memorial Baptist...

Joseph Coleman Brunson, Jr.

Joseph Coleman Brunson, Jr.

Nov 14, 2017

WALTERBORO, SC - JOSEPH COLEMAN BRUNSON, JR., 72, of Walterboro, SC, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in Charlotte, NC. A native of Winston Salem, NC, Joe was a son of the late Joseph Coleman and Mary Nell Ferebee Brunson, Sr. He grew up in Columbia, SC and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a service...

Peggy James Bumpus

Peggy James Bumpus

Nov 14, 2017

Peggy James Bumpus, 87, widow of the late Joe Bumpus, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Peggy was born January 8, 1930 to Ben and Irene (Vineyard) James and grew up on her family’s farm with older brother Roy and younger sister Ruth; with whom she was very close. Peggy attended McEwen High...