Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Shari Lisa Wright
Oct 26, 2018
WINDSOR – Ms. Shari Lisa Wright, 59, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at her residence. Shari was born in Chelsea, MI, a daughter of the late Gary and Nadine Shaneyfelt Wright. She had been a resident of the Aiken area for over 32 years, and was a former science teacher and administrative assistant at Oakwood Windsor Elementary School. Shari encouraged her...
Kurt Arthur Mai
Oct 23, 2018
AIKEN, SC – KURT ARTHUR MAI, 75, beloved husband of Christine M. Willever Mai, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Anchor Health and Rehab.
A native of Trenton, NJ, Kurt was a son of Marion Ringer Mai and the late Arthur Mai. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U. S. Air Force. Kurt was a Landscape Architect, retiring...
Mae Williams Rollins
Oct 22, 2018
AIKEN, SC – MAE WILLIAMS ROLLINS, 78, beloved wife of Robert P. “Bobby” Rollins, died Monday, October 22, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Mae was a daughter of the late Henry G. and Lizzie Mae Chalflinch Williams. She retired from Graniteville Company and was a member of Aiken Congregational Holiness Church.
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Dennis Paul Stover, Sr.
Oct 21, 2018
AIKEN, SC – DENNIS PAUL STOVER, SR., 73, beloved husband of Melissa Ann George Stover, died Sunday, October 21, 2018 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.
A native of Chicago, IL, Dennis was a son of the late Virginia Durante Stover. He was the retired owner of Toro Trucking Company in Chicago. He moved to Aiken two years ago from Orlando,...
Sarah Rebecca Bursey
Oct 20, 2018
AIKEN - Sarah Bursey, 30, was in a single motor vehicle accident. She fought for eleven days and succumbed to her injuries on October 20, 2018 at 2:25pm.Sarah lit up the room with her kindness, her heart, her wit, and her love. Sarah was a daughter to Ronald and Susan Bursey, a twin sister to Christopher, a caring family member,...
Carl Conrad Merrill
Oct 15, 2018
CHAPIN, SC - CARL CONRAD MERRILL, 62, died Monday, October 15, 2018 in Batesburg, SC.SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Evelyn Carroll Moore
Oct 14, 2018
AIKEN, SC - Evelyn Carroll Moore, 97, widow of J. Carey Moore, died Sunday October 14, 2018 at NHC North Augusta, SC
Born in Zebulon, North Carolina, Evelyn was the daughter of the late James Wilmer and Flossie Mae Hodge Carroll, Sr. She was a graduate of the Harbarger School of Business. She moved to Columbia from Raleigh, North...
Richard Glennis Shan Thompson
Oct 14, 2018
AIKEN, SC – Mr. Richard Glennis Shan Thompson, 62, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018, at his residence. Born in Hemingway, SC, Shan was a son of the late James Nathan and Sybil Altman Thompson. He is survived by his children, Angela Thompson Wester, Louisburg, NC, Sherry Thompson Mize, Charleston, SC, Michelle Thompson Morgan (Dennis), Biggers, AR; Roxanne Thompson Bloss...
Johnnelle M. Ramsey
Oct 14, 2018
AIKEN, SC - Allena Johnnelle Mabry Ramsey, 62, of Aiken, passed away on October 14, 2018 surrounded by family. Rest peacefully, good and faithful servant.
Johnnelle was born in Abbeville, SC on March 23, 1956. She graduated as valedictorian of Abbeville High School then went on to graduate cum laude from the University of South Carolina as a member...
Roland J. Simkins
Oct 13, 2018
WILLISTON, SC - Mr. Roland J. Simkins, 90, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018.Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803 (803)641-4401.
Joseph William Bell
Oct 12, 2018
Joseph William “Billy” Bell, 74, beloved husband of Patricia Burkhart Bell, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018. William “Billy” was born April 21, 1944 in Dublin, GA to the late William Thomas Bell and Mary Ellen Lord Bell Brown. Billy was survived by his children, Becky Bell Moore, William Thomas Bell II, Stephanie Drawdy, and Thomas James Burkhart...
Mary Caroline Sherrard
Oct 11, 2018
AIKEN- Mrs. Mary Caroline Sherrard, 88, wife for 64 loving years to Marlen Sherrard, passed away on October 11, 2018 at her residence. Born in Gibsonburg, OH she was a daughter to the late Lester and Leona Maillard Gleason. Caroline graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Toledo. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Ladies Sorority for 48...
Greg Vandervelde
Oct 11, 2018
MESSAGE FROM HIS WIFE, PAMELA: "Greg's passing has shattered my spirit into a million tiny pieces, and at this moment I do not know how I will go on. Greg was the most special human being I have ever known, with the story line of my life -- which has been one tragedy right after another one. He was the...
Ollie Kirkland Bracewell
Oct 9, 2018
AIKEN, SC – OLLIE KIRKLAND BRACEWELL, 89, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Madison Heights, Evans, GA.
A native of Saluda, SC, Ollie was a daughter of the late Henry Lee Kirkland and Cora Hastings Kirkland. She graduated from Saluda High School and retired from Graniteville Company. She was a member of Highland Pines Baptist Church.
Survivors include...
John Jefferson Baxter
Oct 8, 2018
AIKEN- Mr. John Jefferson Baxter, 90, beloved husband of 31 years to Angelika Soking Baxter, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at his residence. Born in New York City, NY, he was a son to the late William and Daisy Druett Baxter. John was a WWll veteran who served in the United States Marine Coprs. A few years ago, he...
Fred W. Langdon, Jr.
Oct 8, 2018
Aiken – Mr. Fred W. Langdon, Jr., 94, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018. Mr. Langdon was born in Bronx, NY, a son of the late Fred W. Langdon, Sr. and Sigrid Ruth Garner Langdon. He retired from Aiken Technical College, where he was one of the founders, brought in for his knowledge and background in the textile industry. Later,...
John William Osteen, Jr.
Oct 7, 2018
AIKEN, SC - John William Osteen Jr., 91, beloved husband of the late Essie Geddings Osteen, who passed away in 2009, entered into rest on Sunday, October 7, 2018, at Shadow Oaks Assisted Living Facility.
The funeral will be held Thursday, October 11th at 1 p.m., at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home, 715 Pine Log Road, Aiken, South Carolina, with The...
Geroyle Beasley
Oct 6, 2018
AIKEN, SC - GEROYLE BEASLEY, 90, beloved husband of Barbara Gibson Beasley, died Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Anchor Health and Rehab.
A native of Adrian, GA, Geroyle was a son of the late Oscar T. and Alice Braddy Beasley. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army in Korea. He lived in Aiken County for 65 years...
Howard Herron Evans
Oct 2, 2018
AIKEN, SC – HOWARD HERRON EVANS, 78, beloved husband of Sandra “Sandy” Gregory Evans, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at his residence.
A native of Jacksonville, FL, Howard was born December 30, 1939 to Robert H. Evans, Jr. and Anne Butler Evans.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Sandy; two sons, Gregory H. (Elizabeth) Evans, Concord, NC,...
Evans Herbert Daggett
Sep 29, 2018
Aiken - Evans Herbert Daggett, age 98, and beloved husband of Shirley Padgett Daggett, passed away Saturday, Sept 29th. Evans, known affectionately as “Dag”, was born April 22, 1920 in Keene NH, son of Lewis and Evelyn Wilkins Daggett.Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at 2:00pm at St John’s United Methodist Church in Aiken with Reverend Dr....
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Shari Lisa Wright
Oct 26, 2018
WINDSOR – Ms. Shari Lisa Wright, 59, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at her residence. Shari was born in Chelsea, MI, a daughter of the late Gary and Nadine Shaneyfelt Wright. She had been a resident of the Aiken area for over 32 years, and was a former science teacher and administrative assistant at Oakwood Windsor Elementary School. Shari encouraged her...
Kurt Arthur Mai
Oct 23, 2018
AIKEN, SC – KURT ARTHUR MAI, 75, beloved husband of Christine M. Willever Mai, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Anchor Health and Rehab.
A native of Trenton, NJ, Kurt was a son of Marion Ringer Mai and the late Arthur Mai. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U. S. Air Force. Kurt was a Landscape Architect, retiring...
Mae Williams Rollins
Oct 22, 2018
AIKEN, SC – MAE WILLIAMS ROLLINS, 78, beloved wife of Robert P. “Bobby” Rollins, died Monday, October 22, 2018 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Mae was a daughter of the late Henry G. and Lizzie Mae Chalflinch Williams. She retired from Graniteville Company and was a member of Aiken Congregational Holiness Church.
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Dennis Paul Stover, Sr.
Oct 21, 2018
AIKEN, SC – DENNIS PAUL STOVER, SR., 73, beloved husband of Melissa Ann George Stover, died Sunday, October 21, 2018 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.
A native of Chicago, IL, Dennis was a son of the late Virginia Durante Stover. He was the retired owner of Toro Trucking Company in Chicago. He moved to Aiken two years ago from Orlando,...
Sarah Rebecca Bursey
Oct 20, 2018
AIKEN - Sarah Bursey, 30, was in a single motor vehicle accident. She fought for eleven days and succumbed to her injuries on October 20, 2018 at 2:25pm.Sarah lit up the room with her kindness, her heart, her wit, and her love. Sarah was a daughter to Ronald and Susan Bursey, a twin sister to Christopher, a caring family member,...
Carl Conrad Merrill
Oct 15, 2018
CHAPIN, SC - CARL CONRAD MERRILL, 62, died Monday, October 15, 2018 in Batesburg, SC.SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Evelyn Carroll Moore
Oct 14, 2018
AIKEN, SC - Evelyn Carroll Moore, 97, widow of J. Carey Moore, died Sunday October 14, 2018 at NHC North Augusta, SC
Born in Zebulon, North Carolina, Evelyn was the daughter of the late James Wilmer and Flossie Mae Hodge Carroll, Sr. She was a graduate of the Harbarger School of Business. She moved to Columbia from Raleigh, North...
Richard Glennis Shan Thompson
Oct 14, 2018
AIKEN, SC – Mr. Richard Glennis Shan Thompson, 62, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018, at his residence. Born in Hemingway, SC, Shan was a son of the late James Nathan and Sybil Altman Thompson. He is survived by his children, Angela Thompson Wester, Louisburg, NC, Sherry Thompson Mize, Charleston, SC, Michelle Thompson Morgan (Dennis), Biggers, AR; Roxanne Thompson Bloss...
Johnnelle M. Ramsey
Oct 14, 2018
AIKEN, SC - Allena Johnnelle Mabry Ramsey, 62, of Aiken, passed away on October 14, 2018 surrounded by family. Rest peacefully, good and faithful servant.
Johnnelle was born in Abbeville, SC on March 23, 1956. She graduated as valedictorian of Abbeville High School then went on to graduate cum laude from the University of South Carolina as a member...
Roland J. Simkins
Oct 13, 2018
WILLISTON, SC - Mr. Roland J. Simkins, 90, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018.Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803 (803)641-4401.
Joseph William Bell
Oct 12, 2018
Joseph William “Billy” Bell, 74, beloved husband of Patricia Burkhart Bell, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018. William “Billy” was born April 21, 1944 in Dublin, GA to the late William Thomas Bell and Mary Ellen Lord Bell Brown. Billy was survived by his children, Becky Bell Moore, William Thomas Bell II, Stephanie Drawdy, and Thomas James Burkhart...
Mary Caroline Sherrard
Oct 11, 2018
AIKEN- Mrs. Mary Caroline Sherrard, 88, wife for 64 loving years to Marlen Sherrard, passed away on October 11, 2018 at her residence. Born in Gibsonburg, OH she was a daughter to the late Lester and Leona Maillard Gleason. Caroline graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Toledo. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Ladies Sorority for 48...
Greg Vandervelde
Oct 11, 2018
MESSAGE FROM HIS WIFE, PAMELA: "Greg's passing has shattered my spirit into a million tiny pieces, and at this moment I do not know how I will go on. Greg was the most special human being I have ever known, with the story line of my life -- which has been one tragedy right after another one. He was the...
Ollie Kirkland Bracewell
Oct 9, 2018
AIKEN, SC – OLLIE KIRKLAND BRACEWELL, 89, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Madison Heights, Evans, GA.
A native of Saluda, SC, Ollie was a daughter of the late Henry Lee Kirkland and Cora Hastings Kirkland. She graduated from Saluda High School and retired from Graniteville Company. She was a member of Highland Pines Baptist Church.
Survivors include...
John Jefferson Baxter
Oct 8, 2018
AIKEN- Mr. John Jefferson Baxter, 90, beloved husband of 31 years to Angelika Soking Baxter, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at his residence. Born in New York City, NY, he was a son to the late William and Daisy Druett Baxter. John was a WWll veteran who served in the United States Marine Coprs. A few years ago, he...
Fred W. Langdon, Jr.
Oct 8, 2018
Aiken – Mr. Fred W. Langdon, Jr., 94, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018. Mr. Langdon was born in Bronx, NY, a son of the late Fred W. Langdon, Sr. and Sigrid Ruth Garner Langdon. He retired from Aiken Technical College, where he was one of the founders, brought in for his knowledge and background in the textile industry. Later,...
John William Osteen, Jr.
Oct 7, 2018
AIKEN, SC - John William Osteen Jr., 91, beloved husband of the late Essie Geddings Osteen, who passed away in 2009, entered into rest on Sunday, October 7, 2018, at Shadow Oaks Assisted Living Facility.
The funeral will be held Thursday, October 11th at 1 p.m., at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home, 715 Pine Log Road, Aiken, South Carolina, with The...
Geroyle Beasley
Oct 6, 2018
AIKEN, SC - GEROYLE BEASLEY, 90, beloved husband of Barbara Gibson Beasley, died Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Anchor Health and Rehab.
A native of Adrian, GA, Geroyle was a son of the late Oscar T. and Alice Braddy Beasley. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army in Korea. He lived in Aiken County for 65 years...
Howard Herron Evans
Oct 2, 2018
AIKEN, SC – HOWARD HERRON EVANS, 78, beloved husband of Sandra “Sandy” Gregory Evans, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at his residence.
A native of Jacksonville, FL, Howard was born December 30, 1939 to Robert H. Evans, Jr. and Anne Butler Evans.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Sandy; two sons, Gregory H. (Elizabeth) Evans, Concord, NC,...
Evans Herbert Daggett
Sep 29, 2018
Aiken - Evans Herbert Daggett, age 98, and beloved husband of Shirley Padgett Daggett, passed away Saturday, Sept 29th. Evans, known affectionately as “Dag”, was born April 22, 1920 in Keene NH, son of Lewis and Evelyn Wilkins Daggett.Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at 2:00pm at St John’s United Methodist Church in Aiken with Reverend Dr....
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