Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Lou Ellen "Nelle" Willing McGee

Lou Ellen "Nelle" Willing McGee

Feb 2, 2017

AIKEN – Mrs. Lou Ellen “ Nelle “ Willing McGee, 99, wife of 51 years to the late Carl A McGee, entered into rest February 2, 2017. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Aiken’s First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Fred W. Andrea III officiating. The family will receive friends following the service...

Donald M Law

Donald M Law

Jan 31, 2017

AIKEN, SC -  Donald M. Law, 94, retired newspaperman, died January 31, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held February 8, 2017 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Dr. Brian Coulter officiating. The family will receive friends in the church parlor following the memorial service. Burial will be at the Ridge Spring Cemetery...

Kathryn Rayburn Garlick

Kathryn Rayburn Garlick

Jan 30, 2017

AIKEN - Mrs. Kathryn Rayburn Garlick, 89, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017.Burial will be held in Bloomfield, NY.SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Patricia Lauzon

Patricia Lauzon

Jan 30, 2017

AIKEN – Ms. Patricia Lemme Lauzon, 76, died Monday, January 30, 2017. Patricia had been a resident of Aiken for over 30 years, and worked as a credit manager.  She was a member of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church and served on many committees for the church.  She carried communion to shut-ins in the community, and enjoyed visiting...

Patsy Simmons

Patsy Simmons

Jan 29, 2017

AIKEN – Ms. Patsy Jean Pippin Simmons, 69, died Sunday, January 29, 2017. Patsy was born in Alexandria, VA, a daughter of the late Ralph Allen Pippin and Irene Maddox Puckett.  She had been a resident of Aiken since 1997, was a carpenter, and member of Pineview Baptist Church.  She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved quilting, gardening,...

Margaret Jones Riley

Margaret Jones Riley

Jan 26, 2017

GRANITEVILLE, SC – Mrs. Margaret Jones Riley, 68, loving wife of Gerald Clyde Riley, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Shellhouse Funeral Home. Funeral services will be private. Mrs. Riley was a lifelong resident of Graniteville and a daughter of the late J.K. and Lucille Hair Jones....

Robert Herron

Robert Herron

Jan 23, 2017

AIKEN, SC – ROBERT HERRON, 88, beloved husband of Barbara McGhee Herron, died Monday, January 23, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Caryville, TN, Robert was a son of the late Jack and Sinda Parks Herron.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Korea.  Robert was the former owner and operator of Herron Texaco...

Calvin Leroy Beck, Sr.

Calvin Leroy Beck, Sr.

Jan 22, 2017

AIKEN, SC – CALVIN LEROY BECK, SR., 91, husband of the late Ruby Clarke Beck, died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Calvin was a son of the late Olin Leonard and Lenora Barton Beck. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II.  He was the former...

June Thompson Caskey

June Thompson Caskey

Jan 20, 2017

SENECA, SC - Mrs. June Kathleen Thompson Caskey, 89, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017. Graveside services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, January 28, 2017 at historic Bethany Cemetery with the Reverend Dr. W. Timothy McClendon officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Mrs. Caskey was the devoted wife of George R. Caskey Jr., who predeceased her...

Bernice Spillers Overman

Bernice Spillers Overman

Jan 18, 2017

FAYETTEVILLE, NC – Mrs. Bernice Spillers Overman, 92, died Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in Fayetteville, NC. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, January 21, 2017 at First Baptist Church, Aiken, SC, with the Reverend Cathy Cole officiating.  The family will receive friends in the church parlor following the service.  A private interment will be held in...

Andrea Yaeger Rush

Andrea Yaeger Rush

Jan 17, 2017

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Andrea Yaeger Rush, 70, loving wife of LTC James A. Rush USA Retired, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Andrea "Ahni" was born in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late Charles Yaeger and Virginia May Yaeger. She was an educator and her illustrious teaching career spanned just over 26 years, initially as a primary classroom...

Angeline Elizabeth Lobas DeHaven

Angeline Elizabeth Lobas DeHaven

Jan 16, 2017

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Angeline Elizabeth Lobas DeHaven, 94, died Monday, January 16, 2017. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Friday, January 20 and the funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Dr. Henry Chennault officiating.  Interment will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens Mrs. DeHaven was born in...

Betty Hollifield Boone

Betty Hollifield Boone

Jan 12, 2017

AIKEN, SC – BETTY HOLLIFIELD BOONE, 84, widow of Edward Boone, Jr., died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at her residence. A native of Marion, NC, Betty was a daughter of the late Garland and Maggie Larman Hollifield.  She lived in Aiken since 1955 and retired from Beechum (Glaxo-Smith Kline).  Betty was a former secretary with the Aiken County School District....

Clyde Inman Hicks

Clyde Inman Hicks

Jan 11, 2017

AIKEN, SC – CLYDE INMAN HICKS, 90, widow of Hobert Lester “Bob” Hicks, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Lumberton, NC, Clyde was a daughter of the late Jimmy D. and Katie Cook Inman.  She graduated from Barker Ten Mile High School.  She lived in Aiken since 1950 and was a homemaker.  Clyde...

James Ray Adams

James Ray Adams

Jan 10, 2017

CONYERS, GA – JAMES RAY ADAMS entered into rest January 10, 2017 at his home. James grew up in Aiken, SC and later made his home in Conyers, GA Survivors include his wife, Jovan R. Adams; son, Brandon Adams; brother, Melvin Adams; three aunts, Eloise Woods, Mamie L. Crawford (Roosevelt) and Rosalee A. Johnson (Lonnie), all of Aiken; niece Rosemary...

Joel B Kinder

Joel B Kinder

Jan 9, 2017

AIKEN - Joel Bookhardt Kinder passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2017 at his residence in Aiken.  Joel was a graduate of South Aiken High School as well as the College of Charleston.  He also studied graphic design at The Portfolio Center, Atlanta Georgia.  He now rests in peace with his brother Joshua, and his mother, Joyce Lynn (Neeley) Kinder. ...

Alice Thelma Owens

Alice Thelma Owens

Jan 9, 2017

AIKEN, SC – ALICE THELMA OWENS, 92, widow of Lyle Owens, died Monday, January 9, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Warren, PA, and Flowery Branch, GA. Alice was a daughter of the late Axel and Anna Dahlin Carlson. She was the Manager of Betty Dixon Candy Shop in Warren, Pa for a number of years until...

Ruby Cox

Ruby Cox

Jan 9, 2017

AIKEN – Mrs. Ruby “Jo” Coburn Cox, 94, died Monday, January 9, 2017. Jo was born in Yellow Mountain, KY, a daughter of the late Troy Coburn and Grace Bolen Coburn.  She moved to Aiken in 1983, and was a Groomer and Professional Dog Handler.  She was a member of First Baptist Church, and a loving mother and grandmother. She...

Francisca Esperanza Solorzano

Francisca Esperanza Solorzano

Jan 9, 2017

AIKEN, SC – FRANCISCA ESPERANZA SOLORZANO, 82, died Monday, January 9, 2016 at her residence. A native of Puerto Cabezaz, Nicaragua, Francisca was a daughter of the late George Anthony Granville Moody and Francisca Sanabria Moody.  She lived many years in Managua, Nicaragua where she served as Vice-President of the Red Cross for 15 years, she was also a member...

James Robert Fisher

James Robert Fisher

Jan 8, 2017

AIKEN, SC - James “Jim” Robert Fisher, 85, died peacefully Sunday evening, January 8, 2017 at home.  The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon, January 12th beginning at 1 o'clock at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home.  The funeral service will follow at 2 o'clock with Pastor Gary Williams officiating.  Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Lou Ellen "Nelle" Willing McGee

Lou Ellen "Nelle" Willing McGee

Feb 2, 2017

AIKEN – Mrs. Lou Ellen “ Nelle “ Willing McGee, 99, wife of 51 years to the late Carl A McGee, entered into rest February 2, 2017. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Aiken’s First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Fred W. Andrea III officiating. The family will receive friends following the service...

Donald M Law

Donald M Law

Jan 31, 2017

AIKEN, SC -  Donald M. Law, 94, retired newspaperman, died January 31, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held February 8, 2017 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Dr. Brian Coulter officiating. The family will receive friends in the church parlor following the memorial service. Burial will be at the Ridge Spring Cemetery...

Kathryn Rayburn Garlick

Kathryn Rayburn Garlick

Jan 30, 2017

AIKEN - Mrs. Kathryn Rayburn Garlick, 89, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017.Burial will be held in Bloomfield, NY.SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Patricia Lauzon

Patricia Lauzon

Jan 30, 2017

AIKEN – Ms. Patricia Lemme Lauzon, 76, died Monday, January 30, 2017. Patricia had been a resident of Aiken for over 30 years, and worked as a credit manager.  She was a member of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church and served on many committees for the church.  She carried communion to shut-ins in the community, and enjoyed visiting...

Patsy Simmons

Patsy Simmons

Jan 29, 2017

AIKEN – Ms. Patsy Jean Pippin Simmons, 69, died Sunday, January 29, 2017. Patsy was born in Alexandria, VA, a daughter of the late Ralph Allen Pippin and Irene Maddox Puckett.  She had been a resident of Aiken since 1997, was a carpenter, and member of Pineview Baptist Church.  She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved quilting, gardening,...

Margaret Jones Riley

Margaret Jones Riley

Jan 26, 2017

GRANITEVILLE, SC – Mrs. Margaret Jones Riley, 68, loving wife of Gerald Clyde Riley, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Shellhouse Funeral Home. Funeral services will be private. Mrs. Riley was a lifelong resident of Graniteville and a daughter of the late J.K. and Lucille Hair Jones....

Robert Herron

Robert Herron

Jan 23, 2017

AIKEN, SC – ROBERT HERRON, 88, beloved husband of Barbara McGhee Herron, died Monday, January 23, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Caryville, TN, Robert was a son of the late Jack and Sinda Parks Herron.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Korea.  Robert was the former owner and operator of Herron Texaco...

Calvin Leroy Beck, Sr.

Calvin Leroy Beck, Sr.

Jan 22, 2017

AIKEN, SC – CALVIN LEROY BECK, SR., 91, husband of the late Ruby Clarke Beck, died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Calvin was a son of the late Olin Leonard and Lenora Barton Beck. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II.  He was the former...

June Thompson Caskey

June Thompson Caskey

Jan 20, 2017

SENECA, SC - Mrs. June Kathleen Thompson Caskey, 89, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017. Graveside services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, January 28, 2017 at historic Bethany Cemetery with the Reverend Dr. W. Timothy McClendon officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Mrs. Caskey was the devoted wife of George R. Caskey Jr., who predeceased her...

Bernice Spillers Overman

Bernice Spillers Overman

Jan 18, 2017

FAYETTEVILLE, NC – Mrs. Bernice Spillers Overman, 92, died Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in Fayetteville, NC. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, January 21, 2017 at First Baptist Church, Aiken, SC, with the Reverend Cathy Cole officiating.  The family will receive friends in the church parlor following the service.  A private interment will be held in...

Andrea Yaeger Rush

Andrea Yaeger Rush

Jan 17, 2017

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Andrea Yaeger Rush, 70, loving wife of LTC James A. Rush USA Retired, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Andrea "Ahni" was born in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late Charles Yaeger and Virginia May Yaeger. She was an educator and her illustrious teaching career spanned just over 26 years, initially as a primary classroom...

Angeline Elizabeth Lobas DeHaven

Angeline Elizabeth Lobas DeHaven

Jan 16, 2017

AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Angeline Elizabeth Lobas DeHaven, 94, died Monday, January 16, 2017. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Friday, January 20 and the funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Dr. Henry Chennault officiating.  Interment will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens Mrs. DeHaven was born in...

Betty Hollifield Boone

Betty Hollifield Boone

Jan 12, 2017

AIKEN, SC – BETTY HOLLIFIELD BOONE, 84, widow of Edward Boone, Jr., died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at her residence. A native of Marion, NC, Betty was a daughter of the late Garland and Maggie Larman Hollifield.  She lived in Aiken since 1955 and retired from Beechum (Glaxo-Smith Kline).  Betty was a former secretary with the Aiken County School District....

Clyde Inman Hicks

Clyde Inman Hicks

Jan 11, 2017

AIKEN, SC – CLYDE INMAN HICKS, 90, widow of Hobert Lester “Bob” Hicks, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Lumberton, NC, Clyde was a daughter of the late Jimmy D. and Katie Cook Inman.  She graduated from Barker Ten Mile High School.  She lived in Aiken since 1950 and was a homemaker.  Clyde...

James Ray Adams

James Ray Adams

Jan 10, 2017

CONYERS, GA – JAMES RAY ADAMS entered into rest January 10, 2017 at his home. James grew up in Aiken, SC and later made his home in Conyers, GA Survivors include his wife, Jovan R. Adams; son, Brandon Adams; brother, Melvin Adams; three aunts, Eloise Woods, Mamie L. Crawford (Roosevelt) and Rosalee A. Johnson (Lonnie), all of Aiken; niece Rosemary...

Joel B Kinder

Joel B Kinder

Jan 9, 2017

AIKEN - Joel Bookhardt Kinder passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2017 at his residence in Aiken.  Joel was a graduate of South Aiken High School as well as the College of Charleston.  He also studied graphic design at The Portfolio Center, Atlanta Georgia.  He now rests in peace with his brother Joshua, and his mother, Joyce Lynn (Neeley) Kinder. ...

Alice Thelma Owens

Alice Thelma Owens

Jan 9, 2017

AIKEN, SC – ALICE THELMA OWENS, 92, widow of Lyle Owens, died Monday, January 9, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Warren, PA, and Flowery Branch, GA. Alice was a daughter of the late Axel and Anna Dahlin Carlson. She was the Manager of Betty Dixon Candy Shop in Warren, Pa for a number of years until...

Ruby Cox

Ruby Cox

Jan 9, 2017

AIKEN – Mrs. Ruby “Jo” Coburn Cox, 94, died Monday, January 9, 2017. Jo was born in Yellow Mountain, KY, a daughter of the late Troy Coburn and Grace Bolen Coburn.  She moved to Aiken in 1983, and was a Groomer and Professional Dog Handler.  She was a member of First Baptist Church, and a loving mother and grandmother. She...

Francisca Esperanza Solorzano

Francisca Esperanza Solorzano

Jan 9, 2017

AIKEN, SC – FRANCISCA ESPERANZA SOLORZANO, 82, died Monday, January 9, 2016 at her residence. A native of Puerto Cabezaz, Nicaragua, Francisca was a daughter of the late George Anthony Granville Moody and Francisca Sanabria Moody.  She lived many years in Managua, Nicaragua where she served as Vice-President of the Red Cross for 15 years, she was also a member...

James Robert Fisher

James Robert Fisher

Jan 8, 2017

AIKEN, SC - James “Jim” Robert Fisher, 85, died peacefully Sunday evening, January 8, 2017 at home.  The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon, January 12th beginning at 1 o'clock at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home.  The funeral service will follow at 2 o'clock with Pastor Gary Williams officiating.  Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by...