Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Gabriele Elisabeth Hastings
Dec 8, 2017
AIKEN – Ms. Gabriele Elisabeth Hastings, 58, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 21, 2017 in the Millbrook Baptist Church Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Phillip Dunn officiating. Interment will be private. Gabriele was born in Minden, Germany, and had worked at Security...
Muriel Elizabeth McHugh
Dec 8, 2017
AIKEN – Mrs. Muriel Elizabeth McHugh, 84, died peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2017 at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church with the Reverend Grant Wiseman officiating. Mrs. McHugh was born in New York, NY, a daughter of the late Lucy Nielsen Ryan. She had been...
Stephen Nephi Motta
Dec 7, 2017
AIKEN, SC - Stephen (Bucky) Motta, age 84, passed away on December 7, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn; his sister Nancy Martin; his brother Richard (Janice); his daughter Sue King (Henry), four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Zelda; his son Michael and his grandson Matt....
Brandon Cody Thomas
Dec 7, 2017
ASHEVILLE, NC - Brandon Cody Thomas, 22, of Asheville, NC passed away on Thursday, December 7. Brandon had a huge heart filled with love for God, his family, his friends, and his fiancée. He always had a smile and a kind word for others. He loved sports and could play a mean game of soccer. He stood firmly behind...
Thomas Jenkins Pons
Dec 6, 2017
AIKEN - Mr. Thomas Jenkins Pons, 80, beloved husband of Margaret Pons, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017. A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Monday, December 11, 2017 at South Aiken Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Brian Coulter officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Born in Valdese, NC, Mr. Pons was a son of...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Gabriele Elisabeth Hastings
Dec 8, 2017
AIKEN – Ms. Gabriele Elisabeth Hastings, 58, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 21, 2017 in the Millbrook Baptist Church Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Phillip Dunn officiating. Interment will be private. Gabriele was born in Minden, Germany, and had worked at Security...
Muriel Elizabeth McHugh
Dec 8, 2017
AIKEN – Mrs. Muriel Elizabeth McHugh, 84, died peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2017 at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church with the Reverend Grant Wiseman officiating. Mrs. McHugh was born in New York, NY, a daughter of the late Lucy Nielsen Ryan. She had been...
Stephen Nephi Motta
Dec 7, 2017
AIKEN, SC - Stephen (Bucky) Motta, age 84, passed away on December 7, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn; his sister Nancy Martin; his brother Richard (Janice); his daughter Sue King (Henry), four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Zelda; his son Michael and his grandson Matt....
Brandon Cody Thomas
Dec 7, 2017
ASHEVILLE, NC - Brandon Cody Thomas, 22, of Asheville, NC passed away on Thursday, December 7. Brandon had a huge heart filled with love for God, his family, his friends, and his fiancée. He always had a smile and a kind word for others. He loved sports and could play a mean game of soccer. He stood firmly behind...
Thomas Jenkins Pons
Dec 6, 2017
AIKEN - Mr. Thomas Jenkins Pons, 80, beloved husband of Margaret Pons, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017. A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Monday, December 11, 2017 at South Aiken Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Brian Coulter officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Born in Valdese, NC, Mr. Pons was a son of...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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