Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Billy Wayne Cope
Feb 9, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Rev. Billy Wayne Cope, 53, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017. Billy was born in Chester, SC to the late William Monroe and Shirley Dean Bundy Cope. He preached in Lee Correctional Institute, taught Hebrew and served as a hospice minister. Billy will be remembered for his love of helping others. He is survived by a sister,...
Richard J. Nelson, Jr.
Feb 9, 2017
Richard J. “Muggsy” Nelson, Jr. died peacefully on Thursday evening, February 9th, 2017 at age 90. Born in Anahuac, Texas on May 31st, 1926, he served in the Navy during WWII, then attended Sam Houston State Teachers College on a 3 sport scholarship & GI Bill. He went on to play semi-pro baseball before returning to work on the shipping...
Lillian W. Crumpler
Feb 8, 2017
AIKEN, SC – LILLIAN W. CRUMPLER, 85, widow of George M. Crumpler, Sr., died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Columbia, SC, Lillian was a daughter of the late Willis and Anne Thomas Wright. She lived in Aiken since 1951 and was a beloved mother and grandmother. Lillian worked as a sales associate,...
Franklin Ray Beck
Feb 7, 2017
WAGENER, SC - FRANKLIN RAY BECK, 79, beloved husband of Joyce Ann Young Beck, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017.A native of Surry County, NC, Franklin was a son of the late William and Pearl Cobbler Beck. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and Air Force. He retired from the citrus industry.Survivors, in addition to his wife,...
Harry Garland Brady
Feb 7, 2017
AIKEN - Mr. Harry Garland Brady, 84, passed from this earth into life everlasting on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Evelyn Walsh Brady of the home; sons Terry Leonard Brady (Joanne) of Lexington, SC and David Garland Brady of Hilton Head Island, SC; grandsons James Patrick Brady and Jackson Robert Brady...
Joan C. "Peggy" Smith
Feb 6, 2017
AIKEN, SC - JOAN MARGARET COPLAND "PEG" SMITH, 78, widow of James Calvin Smith, entered into rest Monday, February 6, 2017 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA. A native of Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Peg was a daughter of the late Rev. Edward Bruce and Margaret Lochead Copland. She was a homemaker and had made Aiken her home since 1971. She was...
Ruth E. Robertson
Feb 5, 2017
WARRENVILLE, SC – RUTH E. SIPEK ROBERTSON, 99, died Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Laurel Baye Healthcare of Williston. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Ruth was a daughter of the late John and Sophie Sipek. She graduated from Girls Commercial in Brooklyn and Hofstra University on Long Island. She worked for 30 years at Franklin National Bank and then 15...
Cynthia Marsh Counts
Feb 3, 2017
AIKEN – Cynthia Marsh “Cindy” Counts, 56, loving wife of the late George Michael Counts, and beloved daughter in law of the late George Michael Counts, Sr., passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Cedar Creek Church, Banks Mill Campus, and the funeral...
Irdell Smith Cromer
Feb 3, 2017
Aiken – Mrs. Irdell Smith Cromer, wife of 67 years to the late John Andrew Cromer, Jr., died peacefully Friday, February 3rd, 2017 (0n her late husband’s birthday) at Generations of Batesburg Assisted Living. She leaves behind her daughter Charlene Heyward (Henry), her son John Andrew (Andy) Cromer III; four grandchildren: John Andrew Cromer IV, Crystin Whinghter (Nathan), Justin Heyward...
George Michael Counts, Jr.
Feb 3, 2017
AIKEN – George Michael “Mike” Counts, Jr., 56, loving husband of the late Cynthia Marsh Counts, and beloved son of the late George Michael Counts, Sr., passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Cedar Creek Church, Banks Mill Campus, and the funeral service...
George Michael Counts, Sr.
Feb 3, 2017
AIKEN – George Michael Counts, Sr., 81, loving husband of Lois Cromer Counts, beloved father of the late George Michael Counts, Jr., and beloved father in law of the late Cynthia Marsh Counts, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Cedar Creek Church,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Billy Wayne Cope
Feb 9, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Rev. Billy Wayne Cope, 53, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017. Billy was born in Chester, SC to the late William Monroe and Shirley Dean Bundy Cope. He preached in Lee Correctional Institute, taught Hebrew and served as a hospice minister. Billy will be remembered for his love of helping others. He is survived by a sister,...
Richard J. Nelson, Jr.
Feb 9, 2017
Richard J. “Muggsy” Nelson, Jr. died peacefully on Thursday evening, February 9th, 2017 at age 90. Born in Anahuac, Texas on May 31st, 1926, he served in the Navy during WWII, then attended Sam Houston State Teachers College on a 3 sport scholarship & GI Bill. He went on to play semi-pro baseball before returning to work on the shipping...
Lillian W. Crumpler
Feb 8, 2017
AIKEN, SC – LILLIAN W. CRUMPLER, 85, widow of George M. Crumpler, Sr., died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Columbia, SC, Lillian was a daughter of the late Willis and Anne Thomas Wright. She lived in Aiken since 1951 and was a beloved mother and grandmother. Lillian worked as a sales associate,...
Franklin Ray Beck
Feb 7, 2017
WAGENER, SC - FRANKLIN RAY BECK, 79, beloved husband of Joyce Ann Young Beck, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017.A native of Surry County, NC, Franklin was a son of the late William and Pearl Cobbler Beck. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and Air Force. He retired from the citrus industry.Survivors, in addition to his wife,...
Harry Garland Brady
Feb 7, 2017
AIKEN - Mr. Harry Garland Brady, 84, passed from this earth into life everlasting on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Evelyn Walsh Brady of the home; sons Terry Leonard Brady (Joanne) of Lexington, SC and David Garland Brady of Hilton Head Island, SC; grandsons James Patrick Brady and Jackson Robert Brady...
Joan C. "Peggy" Smith
Feb 6, 2017
AIKEN, SC - JOAN MARGARET COPLAND "PEG" SMITH, 78, widow of James Calvin Smith, entered into rest Monday, February 6, 2017 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA. A native of Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Peg was a daughter of the late Rev. Edward Bruce and Margaret Lochead Copland. She was a homemaker and had made Aiken her home since 1971. She was...
Ruth E. Robertson
Feb 5, 2017
WARRENVILLE, SC – RUTH E. SIPEK ROBERTSON, 99, died Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Laurel Baye Healthcare of Williston. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Ruth was a daughter of the late John and Sophie Sipek. She graduated from Girls Commercial in Brooklyn and Hofstra University on Long Island. She worked for 30 years at Franklin National Bank and then 15...
Cynthia Marsh Counts
Feb 3, 2017
AIKEN – Cynthia Marsh “Cindy” Counts, 56, loving wife of the late George Michael Counts, and beloved daughter in law of the late George Michael Counts, Sr., passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Cedar Creek Church, Banks Mill Campus, and the funeral...
Irdell Smith Cromer
Feb 3, 2017
Aiken – Mrs. Irdell Smith Cromer, wife of 67 years to the late John Andrew Cromer, Jr., died peacefully Friday, February 3rd, 2017 (0n her late husband’s birthday) at Generations of Batesburg Assisted Living. She leaves behind her daughter Charlene Heyward (Henry), her son John Andrew (Andy) Cromer III; four grandchildren: John Andrew Cromer IV, Crystin Whinghter (Nathan), Justin Heyward...
George Michael Counts, Jr.
Feb 3, 2017
AIKEN – George Michael “Mike” Counts, Jr., 56, loving husband of the late Cynthia Marsh Counts, and beloved son of the late George Michael Counts, Sr., passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Cedar Creek Church, Banks Mill Campus, and the funeral service...
George Michael Counts, Sr.
Feb 3, 2017
AIKEN – George Michael Counts, Sr., 81, loving husband of Lois Cromer Counts, beloved father of the late George Michael Counts, Jr., and beloved father in law of the late Cynthia Marsh Counts, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Cedar Creek Church,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
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