Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Norman Henry Egbert

Norman Henry Egbert

Jan 8, 2017

AIKEN – Mr. Norman Henry Egbert, 80, died Sunday, January 8, 2017.   A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 14, 2017 in the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel, 924 Hayne Ave., with the Reverend Michael Butler and the Reverend Eddie Moyer officiating.  Interment will follow in the Central Baptist Church cemetery.    A native of Leadwood,...

Joseph Edwards Berger

Joseph Edwards Berger

Jan 6, 2017

AIKEN, SC – JOSEPH EDWARDS BERGER, 84, beloved husband of Gretchen Kraatz Berger, died Friday, January 6, 2017 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Joe was born June 16, 1932 to Dr. Benjamin and Genevieve Edwards Berger. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh in 1954, Member and President of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He...

John W Paveglio

John W Paveglio

Jan 6, 2017

AIKEN, SC – JOHN WAYNE PAVEGLIO, 64, beloved husband of Carole Perret Paveglio, died suddenly, Friday, January 6, 2017 at his residence.      A native of Walton, NY, John was a son of the late Louis Paveglio and Greta Gray Paveglio Cutting.  He grew up in Masonville, NY and was a graduate of Clarkson College of Technology.  He was an...

Nancy Beyer Smith

Nancy Beyer Smith

Jan 3, 2017

AIKEN, SC - NANCY BEYER SMITH, 78, widow of Sergi Smith, died Tuesday, January 3, 2016 at her residence.  No services are planned.  SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Scott B. Wylie

Scott B. Wylie

Jan 2, 2017

AIKEN, SC - SCOTT B. WYLIE, 55, died Monday, January 2, 2017 at his residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Leslie Ernest King, Jr.

Leslie Ernest King, Jr.

Jan 1, 2017

LESLIE ERNEST KING, JR., 87, beloved husband of Mattie Brown King, died Sunday, January 1, 2017 at his residence. A native of Springfield, MA, Les was a son of the late Leslie Ernest King, Sr. and Mary Cecilia Bailans King.  He was a retired data processing manager for the Maryland State Department of Transportation.  Les lived in Aiken for the...

Patrick Ryan Barnes

Patrick Ryan Barnes

Jan 1, 2017

CHARLESTON, SC - Patrick Ryan Barnes, 21, of Aiken, South Carolina , passed away on January 1, 2017. His soul is no longer with us. We honor his wish to give the gift of life. We have faith that fresh hopes and dreams began with the gift of this wonderful young man. A visitation will be held from 5-7:00PM on...

Norman Dean Haring

Norman Dean Haring

Jan 1, 2017

AIKEN - Mr. Norman Dean Haring, 87, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.Services will be private.SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801

Kathryn Joyner

Kathryn Joyner

Dec 31, 2016

CHESAPEAKE, VA - Kathryn Joyner, 45, died Saturday, December 31, 2016.Private services will be held in Murfreesboro, NC. SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Garrett Lee Galloway

Garrett Lee Galloway

Dec 31, 2016

Garrett Lee Galloway, 23, of Aiken, SC and formally of Monroe, VA passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31st, 2016. Born on December 2nd, 1993 in Wilmington, NC, he was the son of George V Galloway and Greta S Galloway. In addition to his parents, Garrett is survived by his sister, Ashley Galloway of Johnson City, TN; grandmothers Jeanette Galloway...

Durana Lyn Farrar

Durana Lyn Farrar

Dec 31, 2016

AIKEN – Durana Lyn Farrar, 69, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Agape' Hospice House in Lexington, SC. She was born in Williamson, WV on May 8, 1947, but lived most of her life in Aiken. She was a graduate of Aiken High School Class of 1965. She went on to graduate from the University of SC and taught...

William "Billy" Hitchens

William "Billy" Hitchens

Dec 30, 2016

AIKEN - William "Billy" Carter Hitchens was called home to the house of the Lord on Friday, December 30, 2016.  He was needed to help the angels laugh, play, and dance.  He never met anyone who wasn't a friend.  Billy was a beach boy having lived more than 20 years in Wilmington, NC.  Billy loved all sports and had a...

Donald Lund

Donald Lund

Dec 30, 2016

Aiken, SC – Mr. Donald James Lund, 65, passed away on December 30, 2016 at his residence.  He was born in Waukegan, IL on March 23, 1951.  He graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, IL.  Don was the beloved husband of Barbara and they were married 41 happy years. Don worked as a chemist at Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago,...

John Edward Guss

John Edward Guss

Dec 27, 2016

AIKEN - Mr. John Edward Guss, 95, died Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Mr. Guss was born in Mifflintown, PA, a son of the late Edward and Anna Mary Woodward Guss.  He had been a resident of Aiken since 2012.  He served in the US Army during WWII, was a carpenter, and a member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church, Mifflintown, PA....

Mamie Ann Young-Negretto Parkhurst

Mamie Ann Young-Negretto Parkhurst

Dec 26, 2016

Mamie Ann Young, Nigretto, Parkhurst passed into Jesus’ arms on Monday, December 26, 2016. Mamie was born to Dean and June Young (both deceased) on May 8, 1955 in Fairbanks, Alaska and joined big brother, Mikel. She graduated from Lakes High School in 1973. She loved being outside – hiking Rampart Ridge at Mt Rainier was one of her favorite...

Arnold Thomas Van Trump

Arnold Thomas Van Trump

Dec 26, 2016

AIKEN, SC – ARNOLD THOMAS VAN TRUMP, 88, beloved husband of Karen Teachout Van Trump, died Monday, December 26, 2016 at his residence. A native of Kansas City, MO, Arnold was a son of the late Peter Thomas and Clara Helen Schmidt Van Trump.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and had lived in Aiken since 2002.  He...

Mildred J. Downey

Mildred J. Downey

Dec 24, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Mildred “Millie” J. Downey, 91, passed away Saturday, December 24th with family at her side. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home, 715 East Pine Log Rd, Aiken, SC. Born in Pittsburg, PA, Millie grew up in Buffalo, NY, where she spent most of her adult life....

Richard Donald Day

Richard Donald Day

Dec 22, 2016

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Richard Donald Day, 87, loving husband of Barbara Martha Sevits Day, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Woodside Country Club. Mr. Day was born in Lima, OH to the late Richard and Mary Miller Day. He graduated from the US Naval Academy and became an...

Alvin H. Brackman

Alvin H. Brackman

Dec 22, 2016

AIKEN, SC – ALVIN H. BRACKMAN, 72, died at his home on December 22, 2016. A visitation will be held Friday evening, January 6th from 6 until 8 o’clock at Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated Saturday morning, January 7th at 10 o’clock at the old St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church on Park...

Richard Drake Hazen

Richard Drake Hazen

Dec 21, 2016

AIKEN – Mr. Richard Drake Hazen, 58, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at his residence.   A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, December 23, 2016 at South Aiken Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Dr. Donnie Bates officiating.  The family will receive friends following the service at the church.   Richard was born in Reading, PA. and spent his...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Norman Henry Egbert

Norman Henry Egbert

Jan 8, 2017

AIKEN – Mr. Norman Henry Egbert, 80, died Sunday, January 8, 2017.   A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 14, 2017 in the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel, 924 Hayne Ave., with the Reverend Michael Butler and the Reverend Eddie Moyer officiating.  Interment will follow in the Central Baptist Church cemetery.    A native of Leadwood,...

Joseph Edwards Berger

Joseph Edwards Berger

Jan 6, 2017

AIKEN, SC – JOSEPH EDWARDS BERGER, 84, beloved husband of Gretchen Kraatz Berger, died Friday, January 6, 2017 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Joe was born June 16, 1932 to Dr. Benjamin and Genevieve Edwards Berger. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh in 1954, Member and President of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He...

John W Paveglio

John W Paveglio

Jan 6, 2017

AIKEN, SC – JOHN WAYNE PAVEGLIO, 64, beloved husband of Carole Perret Paveglio, died suddenly, Friday, January 6, 2017 at his residence.      A native of Walton, NY, John was a son of the late Louis Paveglio and Greta Gray Paveglio Cutting.  He grew up in Masonville, NY and was a graduate of Clarkson College of Technology.  He was an...

Nancy Beyer Smith

Nancy Beyer Smith

Jan 3, 2017

AIKEN, SC - NANCY BEYER SMITH, 78, widow of Sergi Smith, died Tuesday, January 3, 2016 at her residence.  No services are planned.  SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Scott B. Wylie

Scott B. Wylie

Jan 2, 2017

AIKEN, SC - SCOTT B. WYLIE, 55, died Monday, January 2, 2017 at his residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Leslie Ernest King, Jr.

Leslie Ernest King, Jr.

Jan 1, 2017

LESLIE ERNEST KING, JR., 87, beloved husband of Mattie Brown King, died Sunday, January 1, 2017 at his residence. A native of Springfield, MA, Les was a son of the late Leslie Ernest King, Sr. and Mary Cecilia Bailans King.  He was a retired data processing manager for the Maryland State Department of Transportation.  Les lived in Aiken for the...

Patrick Ryan Barnes

Patrick Ryan Barnes

Jan 1, 2017

CHARLESTON, SC - Patrick Ryan Barnes, 21, of Aiken, South Carolina , passed away on January 1, 2017. His soul is no longer with us. We honor his wish to give the gift of life. We have faith that fresh hopes and dreams began with the gift of this wonderful young man. A visitation will be held from 5-7:00PM on...

Norman Dean Haring

Norman Dean Haring

Jan 1, 2017

AIKEN - Mr. Norman Dean Haring, 87, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.Services will be private.SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801

Kathryn Joyner

Kathryn Joyner

Dec 31, 2016

CHESAPEAKE, VA - Kathryn Joyner, 45, died Saturday, December 31, 2016.Private services will be held in Murfreesboro, NC. SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Garrett Lee Galloway

Garrett Lee Galloway

Dec 31, 2016

Garrett Lee Galloway, 23, of Aiken, SC and formally of Monroe, VA passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31st, 2016. Born on December 2nd, 1993 in Wilmington, NC, he was the son of George V Galloway and Greta S Galloway. In addition to his parents, Garrett is survived by his sister, Ashley Galloway of Johnson City, TN; grandmothers Jeanette Galloway...

Durana Lyn Farrar

Durana Lyn Farrar

Dec 31, 2016

AIKEN – Durana Lyn Farrar, 69, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Agape' Hospice House in Lexington, SC. She was born in Williamson, WV on May 8, 1947, but lived most of her life in Aiken. She was a graduate of Aiken High School Class of 1965. She went on to graduate from the University of SC and taught...

William "Billy" Hitchens

William "Billy" Hitchens

Dec 30, 2016

AIKEN - William "Billy" Carter Hitchens was called home to the house of the Lord on Friday, December 30, 2016.  He was needed to help the angels laugh, play, and dance.  He never met anyone who wasn't a friend.  Billy was a beach boy having lived more than 20 years in Wilmington, NC.  Billy loved all sports and had a...

Donald Lund

Donald Lund

Dec 30, 2016

Aiken, SC – Mr. Donald James Lund, 65, passed away on December 30, 2016 at his residence.  He was born in Waukegan, IL on March 23, 1951.  He graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, IL.  Don was the beloved husband of Barbara and they were married 41 happy years. Don worked as a chemist at Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago,...

John Edward Guss

John Edward Guss

Dec 27, 2016

AIKEN - Mr. John Edward Guss, 95, died Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Mr. Guss was born in Mifflintown, PA, a son of the late Edward and Anna Mary Woodward Guss.  He had been a resident of Aiken since 2012.  He served in the US Army during WWII, was a carpenter, and a member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church, Mifflintown, PA....

Mamie Ann Young-Negretto Parkhurst

Mamie Ann Young-Negretto Parkhurst

Dec 26, 2016

Mamie Ann Young, Nigretto, Parkhurst passed into Jesus’ arms on Monday, December 26, 2016. Mamie was born to Dean and June Young (both deceased) on May 8, 1955 in Fairbanks, Alaska and joined big brother, Mikel. She graduated from Lakes High School in 1973. She loved being outside – hiking Rampart Ridge at Mt Rainier was one of her favorite...

Arnold Thomas Van Trump

Arnold Thomas Van Trump

Dec 26, 2016

AIKEN, SC – ARNOLD THOMAS VAN TRUMP, 88, beloved husband of Karen Teachout Van Trump, died Monday, December 26, 2016 at his residence. A native of Kansas City, MO, Arnold was a son of the late Peter Thomas and Clara Helen Schmidt Van Trump.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and had lived in Aiken since 2002.  He...

Mildred J. Downey

Mildred J. Downey

Dec 24, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Mildred “Millie” J. Downey, 91, passed away Saturday, December 24th with family at her side. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home, 715 East Pine Log Rd, Aiken, SC. Born in Pittsburg, PA, Millie grew up in Buffalo, NY, where she spent most of her adult life....

Richard Donald Day

Richard Donald Day

Dec 22, 2016

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Richard Donald Day, 87, loving husband of Barbara Martha Sevits Day, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Woodside Country Club. Mr. Day was born in Lima, OH to the late Richard and Mary Miller Day. He graduated from the US Naval Academy and became an...

Alvin H. Brackman

Alvin H. Brackman

Dec 22, 2016

AIKEN, SC – ALVIN H. BRACKMAN, 72, died at his home on December 22, 2016. A visitation will be held Friday evening, January 6th from 6 until 8 o’clock at Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated Saturday morning, January 7th at 10 o’clock at the old St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church on Park...

Richard Drake Hazen

Richard Drake Hazen

Dec 21, 2016

AIKEN – Mr. Richard Drake Hazen, 58, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at his residence.   A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, December 23, 2016 at South Aiken Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Dr. Donnie Bates officiating.  The family will receive friends following the service at the church.   Richard was born in Reading, PA. and spent his...