Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Elizabeth Jumper Livingston

Elizabeth Jumper Livingston

Nov 5, 2016

NEW ELLENTON, SC – ELIZABETH JUMPER LIVINGSTON, 84, widow of Virgil Wilson Livingston, died Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Augusta University Medical Center. Born in Leesville, SC on March 22, 1932, Mrs. Livingston was a daughter of the late Enos A. and Helen Crosby Jumper. She grew up in the Batesburg Leesville area and made Aiken County her home since...

Mary Ellen Randall

Mary Ellen Randall

Nov 5, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Mary Ellen Coster Randall, age 93, of Aiken passed away on November 5, 2016. Born in Mooresville, IN, she was the daughter of Rees Coster and Grace Kincaid Coster. Mrs. Randall, a retired elementary school teacher at Aiken Elementary, received her Masters from Columbia University, and her Bachelors from Indiana State Teachers College. She taught elementary school...

Loretta Johnson Rabon

Loretta Johnson Rabon

Nov 2, 2016

AIKEN - Loretta Rabon, 84, entered into eternal rest on November 2, 2016                        A funeral service will be held at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 1:00 PM with the Reverend Bill Howard officiating.  Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery.  A visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM at the funeral home.   Pallbearers will...

Betty Snyder Haynes

Betty Snyder Haynes

Nov 2, 2016

AIKEN – Mrs. Betty Snyder Haynes, 88, died Wednesday, November 2, 2016. A visitation will be held at 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday, November 5 at Shellhouse Funeral Home.  The funeral service will follow at 11:00 with the Reverend Lee Phillips officiating.  Interment will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Terry Redd, Larry Thompson, Robert Lancaster, Raymond...

Phillip Luke Weese

Phillip Luke Weese

Oct 31, 2016

AIKEN, SC – PHILLIP LUKE WEESE, 30, died Monday, October 31, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A native of West Palm Beach, FL, Phillip was a son of Mark D. and Roxanne Kisslan Weese. He lived in Aiken since 1994 and was a 2005 graduate of South Aiken High School. He studied criminal justice in college. Phillip...

Carolyn Lovett

Carolyn Lovett

Oct 30, 2016

AIKEN - Carolyn Hutto Lovett, "Nana" to many, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 in Aiken, SC. Carolyn was affectionately known for her brutally honest humor and her unending dedication to family, friends, and shopping. A beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother, she was also a devoted animal lover who treasured her Chihuahua, “Princess”. Carolyn devoted the vast majority...

Betty Jean Carter

Betty Jean Carter

Oct 29, 2016

AIKEN - Mrs. Betty Jean Carter, 87, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016.Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, November 4, 2016 at Southlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Brian Crittenden officiating. Mrs. Carter was born in Burdine, KY to the late Harry and Lucy Blizzard Crandell. She was a homemaker for her family. She is survived by her daughter,...

Sylvia Menster Smith

Sylvia Menster Smith

Oct 25, 2016

AIKEN – Mrs. Sylvia Menster Smith, 69, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Smith was born in Asheville, NC. She spent her career working as a seamstress and was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She is survived by her...

Wayne Jolley

Wayne Jolley

Oct 23, 2016

AIKEN, SC – RICHARD WAYNE JOLLEY, 91, husband of the late W. Ruth Jolley, died peacefully at his home, Sunday, October 23, 2016. A native of Gaffney, SC, Wayne was a son of the late Bryan and Vinnie Hammett Jolley.  He was a volunteer veteran of World War II.  Wayne served in the 30th Infantry Division, saw action and was...

Duncan "Scotty" McDonald Thompson, Jr.

Duncan "Scotty" McDonald Thompson, Jr.

Oct 23, 2016

AIKEN - Duncan McDonald Thompson, Jr., (Scotty) passed away at his home, Sunday, October 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alberta White Thompson and Duncan McDonald Thompson, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Gail Strickland Thompson; a daughter, Haley Thompson Grant (Simon), of Aiken; a son, Duncan McDonald Thompson, III, (Brandie), of Aiken; four grandchildren,...

Connie Gale Stevenson

Connie Gale Stevenson

Oct 23, 2016

AIKEN, SC - CONNIE GALE STEVENSON, 65, died Sunday, October 23, 2016 at her residence. No service is planned. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Dorothy Louise Casto

Dorothy Louise Casto

Oct 22, 2016

AIKEN - Mrs. Dorothy Louise Finney Casto, 92, died Saturday, October 22, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, October 29, 2016 in the Levels Baptist Church Cemetery. The Reverend Clint Bartlett will officiate. Mrs. Casto was born in Putnam County, WV, a daughter of the late Clem and Gladys Edwards Finney.   She was a...

Mary Helen Jones

Mary Helen Jones

Oct 22, 2016

AIKEN, SC – MARY HELEN JONES, 64, died Saturday, October 22, 2016 surrounded by her family. A native of Batesburg, SC, Mary was a daughter of the late Willie B. Jones and Ann Taylor Jones Boatwright. She lived most of her life in Aiken County and was a well-known painter in the area. Survivors include her children, Sherry Lynn Trull,...

John Aulston Brown

John Aulston Brown

Oct 21, 2016

AIKEN – Mr. John Aulston Brown, 75, loving husband of Sharon Elaine Brown, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tracy Gregory officiating.  The family will receive friends at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be private. Mr. Brown was born...

Melba Jeanine Daniel

Melba Jeanine Daniel

Oct 20, 2016

AIKEN – Mrs. Melba Jeanine “Jean” Turner Daniel, 87, died Thursday, October 20, 2016 at her residence. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, October 28, 2016 in the Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Chris Masters officiating.  Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens.    Mrs. Daniel was born in Burke County, GA, a...

Richard S. Thompson

Richard S. Thompson

Oct 19, 2016

Greensboro, NC - Richard “Dick” S. Thompson, 77, died Wednesday, October 19th after several years of declining health from a neurological disorder. He was preceded in death by Ellen, his wife of 41 years and is survived by his beloved sons Rick and Craig and their families as well as his dear friend, Shirley Bear. To paraphrase Jack London, he...

Margaret Jones Page

Margaret Jones Page

Oct 17, 2016

AIKEN – Margaret Jones Page, 91, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM Wednesday, October 19, 2016, in the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel, Hayne Ave, with the graveside following at 12:00 PM in Bethany Cemetery with Chaplain Ava Harris officiating. Mrs. Page was born in Union Point, GA to...

Gini J. Sayers

Gini J. Sayers

Oct 17, 2016

AIKEN, SC – GINI J. SAYERS, 70, passed away peacefully Monday, October 17, 2016 at home. Born in Altoona, PA, Gini was a daughter of the late Harold and June Seiple Filer. She grew up in Ohio and had lived in Aiken since 1981. She was a receptionist at The Reserve Club where she had worked since the club opened....

Martine Lucille Grande

Martine Lucille Grande

Oct 16, 2016

AIKEN – Martine "Marty" Lucille (Johnson) Grande, 59, passed away on October 16, 2016 surrounded by her family.  The family will receive friends on October 19, 2016 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Shellhouse House Funeral Home, 924 Hayne Ave., Aiken, SC. At Marty’s request, there will be a service and burial in Minnesota where she grew up at a later date....

Donald Roberts

Donald Roberts

Oct 16, 2016

AIKEN, SC - DONALD E. “DON” ROBERTS, 84 of Aiken, SC, loving husband for 59 years to Betty C. Roberts and son of the late Henry Roberts and the late Mattie Roberts entered into eternal rest on Sunday October 16. 2016.      In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Donna (J.J.) Hughes and Cara (Mike) McRae; sons...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Elizabeth Jumper Livingston

Elizabeth Jumper Livingston

Nov 5, 2016

NEW ELLENTON, SC – ELIZABETH JUMPER LIVINGSTON, 84, widow of Virgil Wilson Livingston, died Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Augusta University Medical Center. Born in Leesville, SC on March 22, 1932, Mrs. Livingston was a daughter of the late Enos A. and Helen Crosby Jumper. She grew up in the Batesburg Leesville area and made Aiken County her home since...

Mary Ellen Randall

Mary Ellen Randall

Nov 5, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Mary Ellen Coster Randall, age 93, of Aiken passed away on November 5, 2016. Born in Mooresville, IN, she was the daughter of Rees Coster and Grace Kincaid Coster. Mrs. Randall, a retired elementary school teacher at Aiken Elementary, received her Masters from Columbia University, and her Bachelors from Indiana State Teachers College. She taught elementary school...

Loretta Johnson Rabon

Loretta Johnson Rabon

Nov 2, 2016

AIKEN - Loretta Rabon, 84, entered into eternal rest on November 2, 2016                        A funeral service will be held at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 1:00 PM with the Reverend Bill Howard officiating.  Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery.  A visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM at the funeral home.   Pallbearers will...

Betty Snyder Haynes

Betty Snyder Haynes

Nov 2, 2016

AIKEN – Mrs. Betty Snyder Haynes, 88, died Wednesday, November 2, 2016. A visitation will be held at 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday, November 5 at Shellhouse Funeral Home.  The funeral service will follow at 11:00 with the Reverend Lee Phillips officiating.  Interment will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Terry Redd, Larry Thompson, Robert Lancaster, Raymond...

Phillip Luke Weese

Phillip Luke Weese

Oct 31, 2016

AIKEN, SC – PHILLIP LUKE WEESE, 30, died Monday, October 31, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A native of West Palm Beach, FL, Phillip was a son of Mark D. and Roxanne Kisslan Weese. He lived in Aiken since 1994 and was a 2005 graduate of South Aiken High School. He studied criminal justice in college. Phillip...

Carolyn Lovett

Carolyn Lovett

Oct 30, 2016

AIKEN - Carolyn Hutto Lovett, "Nana" to many, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 in Aiken, SC. Carolyn was affectionately known for her brutally honest humor and her unending dedication to family, friends, and shopping. A beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother, she was also a devoted animal lover who treasured her Chihuahua, “Princess”. Carolyn devoted the vast majority...

Betty Jean Carter

Betty Jean Carter

Oct 29, 2016

AIKEN - Mrs. Betty Jean Carter, 87, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016.Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, November 4, 2016 at Southlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Brian Crittenden officiating. Mrs. Carter was born in Burdine, KY to the late Harry and Lucy Blizzard Crandell. She was a homemaker for her family. She is survived by her daughter,...

Sylvia Menster Smith

Sylvia Menster Smith

Oct 25, 2016

AIKEN – Mrs. Sylvia Menster Smith, 69, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Smith was born in Asheville, NC. She spent her career working as a seamstress and was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She is survived by her...

Wayne Jolley

Wayne Jolley

Oct 23, 2016

AIKEN, SC – RICHARD WAYNE JOLLEY, 91, husband of the late W. Ruth Jolley, died peacefully at his home, Sunday, October 23, 2016. A native of Gaffney, SC, Wayne was a son of the late Bryan and Vinnie Hammett Jolley.  He was a volunteer veteran of World War II.  Wayne served in the 30th Infantry Division, saw action and was...

Duncan "Scotty" McDonald Thompson, Jr.

Duncan "Scotty" McDonald Thompson, Jr.

Oct 23, 2016

AIKEN - Duncan McDonald Thompson, Jr., (Scotty) passed away at his home, Sunday, October 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alberta White Thompson and Duncan McDonald Thompson, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Gail Strickland Thompson; a daughter, Haley Thompson Grant (Simon), of Aiken; a son, Duncan McDonald Thompson, III, (Brandie), of Aiken; four grandchildren,...

Connie Gale Stevenson

Connie Gale Stevenson

Oct 23, 2016

AIKEN, SC - CONNIE GALE STEVENSON, 65, died Sunday, October 23, 2016 at her residence. No service is planned. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Dorothy Louise Casto

Dorothy Louise Casto

Oct 22, 2016

AIKEN - Mrs. Dorothy Louise Finney Casto, 92, died Saturday, October 22, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, October 29, 2016 in the Levels Baptist Church Cemetery. The Reverend Clint Bartlett will officiate. Mrs. Casto was born in Putnam County, WV, a daughter of the late Clem and Gladys Edwards Finney.   She was a...

Mary Helen Jones

Mary Helen Jones

Oct 22, 2016

AIKEN, SC – MARY HELEN JONES, 64, died Saturday, October 22, 2016 surrounded by her family. A native of Batesburg, SC, Mary was a daughter of the late Willie B. Jones and Ann Taylor Jones Boatwright. She lived most of her life in Aiken County and was a well-known painter in the area. Survivors include her children, Sherry Lynn Trull,...

John Aulston Brown

John Aulston Brown

Oct 21, 2016

AIKEN – Mr. John Aulston Brown, 75, loving husband of Sharon Elaine Brown, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tracy Gregory officiating.  The family will receive friends at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be private. Mr. Brown was born...

Melba Jeanine Daniel

Melba Jeanine Daniel

Oct 20, 2016

AIKEN – Mrs. Melba Jeanine “Jean” Turner Daniel, 87, died Thursday, October 20, 2016 at her residence. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, October 28, 2016 in the Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Chris Masters officiating.  Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens.    Mrs. Daniel was born in Burke County, GA, a...

Richard S. Thompson

Richard S. Thompson

Oct 19, 2016

Greensboro, NC - Richard “Dick” S. Thompson, 77, died Wednesday, October 19th after several years of declining health from a neurological disorder. He was preceded in death by Ellen, his wife of 41 years and is survived by his beloved sons Rick and Craig and their families as well as his dear friend, Shirley Bear. To paraphrase Jack London, he...

Margaret Jones Page

Margaret Jones Page

Oct 17, 2016

AIKEN – Margaret Jones Page, 91, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM Wednesday, October 19, 2016, in the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel, Hayne Ave, with the graveside following at 12:00 PM in Bethany Cemetery with Chaplain Ava Harris officiating. Mrs. Page was born in Union Point, GA to...

Gini J. Sayers

Gini J. Sayers

Oct 17, 2016

AIKEN, SC – GINI J. SAYERS, 70, passed away peacefully Monday, October 17, 2016 at home. Born in Altoona, PA, Gini was a daughter of the late Harold and June Seiple Filer. She grew up in Ohio and had lived in Aiken since 1981. She was a receptionist at The Reserve Club where she had worked since the club opened....

Martine Lucille Grande

Martine Lucille Grande

Oct 16, 2016

AIKEN – Martine "Marty" Lucille (Johnson) Grande, 59, passed away on October 16, 2016 surrounded by her family.  The family will receive friends on October 19, 2016 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Shellhouse House Funeral Home, 924 Hayne Ave., Aiken, SC. At Marty’s request, there will be a service and burial in Minnesota where she grew up at a later date....

Donald Roberts

Donald Roberts

Oct 16, 2016

AIKEN, SC - DONALD E. “DON” ROBERTS, 84 of Aiken, SC, loving husband for 59 years to Betty C. Roberts and son of the late Henry Roberts and the late Mattie Roberts entered into eternal rest on Sunday October 16. 2016.      In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Donna (J.J.) Hughes and Cara (Mike) McRae; sons...