Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

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...

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

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

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...

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