Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

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...

Peter Frances Jankusky

Peter Frances Jankusky

Oct 13, 2016

AIKEN – Mr. Peter Frances Jankusky, 89, widower of the late Mildred Falls Jankusky, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at his residence. Graveside services with military honors will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Southlawn Cemetery. Mr. Jankusky was born in Chicago, IL to the late Peter and Bridgette Mary Coughling Jankusky. He spent his career...

Keith Alan Basey

Keith Alan Basey

Oct 12, 2016

WARRENVILLE - Mr. Keith Alan Basey, 59, died Wednesday, October 12, 2016. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 PM Sunday, October 16, and the memorial service will begin at 3:00 PM in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel, Hayne Ave.  Reverend Brancie Stephens will officiate. Keith was born in Port Lyantey, Morocco, Africa, a son of the late...

Helen O. Kelley

Helen O. Kelley

Oct 10, 2016

AIKEN, SC - HELEN OWENS KELLEY, 79, widow of Harold Maxwell Kelley, died Monday, October 10, 2016 at her residence. A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Helen was a daughter of the late George M. and Ruby Leach Owens.  She was an interior designer and the owner of Design House since 1969.  Helen was an artist and put her...

Kasandra Jean Buckley

Kasandra Jean Buckley

Oct 10, 2016

AIKEN – Mrs. Kasandra Jean Koslowski Buckley, 73, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 10, 2016. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Thursday, October 13, 2016, with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 AM in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel, Hayne Ave.  Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery....

Martha Bodie Darhanson

Martha Bodie Darhanson

Oct 9, 2016

AIKEN, SC – MARTHA BODIE DARHANSON, 77, died Sunday, October 9, 2016. A native of Edgefield, SC, Martha was a daughter of the late Raymond and Eva Burton Parkman.  She lived most of her adult life in Aiken and retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass.  She was the widow of Leland M. Bodie. Survivors include a daughter, Beth Jordan (Wayne), Myrtle...

Anna Ruth Garrison Padgette

Anna Ruth Garrison Padgette

Oct 8, 2016

HOPKINS, SC – Mrs. Anna Ruth Garrison Padgette, 89, died Saturday, October 8, 2016. A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Thursday, October 13, and the funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel with the Reverend Dr. Odell Belger officiating.  Entombment will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Mrs....

Beth Kight Breaux

Beth Kight Breaux

Oct 8, 2016

NEW ELLENTON, SC – BETH KIGHT BREAUX, 38, died Saturday, October 8, 2016 at her residence. A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Beth was the loving daughter of Allan B. Kight and the late Janet Brock Kight. She was a homemaker and loved animals. She was a loving sister. Survivors include her husband Jonathan; step-daughter, Addison, Breaux; her...

Robert James Haynes

Robert James Haynes

Oct 7, 2016

England, UK - Mr. Robert James Haynes, 82, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016.Private interment will be held in Sunset Memory Gardens.SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801

Huey Pullum

Huey Pullum

Oct 5, 2016

AIKEN – Mr. Huey Pullum, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Mr. Pullum was born in Florida in 1935 to the late Henry and Leola Pullum. He joined the United States Army in 1953 and proudly served his country for twenty years during which he completed tours in Korea and Vietnam. He retired at Fort Gordon in Georgia with...

Wade Martin Brodie

Wade Martin Brodie

Oct 3, 2016

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Wade Martin Brodie, 85, loving husband of Sissy Slayton Brodie, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, October 10, 2016 at Aiken’s First Baptist Church with the Reverend Dr. Fred W. Andrea III and the Reverend Dr. Douglas A. Slaughter officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Aiken Rotary Club....

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

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...

Peter Frances Jankusky

Peter Frances Jankusky

Oct 13, 2016

AIKEN – Mr. Peter Frances Jankusky, 89, widower of the late Mildred Falls Jankusky, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at his residence. Graveside services with military honors will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Southlawn Cemetery. Mr. Jankusky was born in Chicago, IL to the late Peter and Bridgette Mary Coughling Jankusky. He spent his career...

Keith Alan Basey

Keith Alan Basey

Oct 12, 2016

WARRENVILLE - Mr. Keith Alan Basey, 59, died Wednesday, October 12, 2016. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 PM Sunday, October 16, and the memorial service will begin at 3:00 PM in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel, Hayne Ave.  Reverend Brancie Stephens will officiate. Keith was born in Port Lyantey, Morocco, Africa, a son of the late...

Helen O. Kelley

Helen O. Kelley

Oct 10, 2016

AIKEN, SC - HELEN OWENS KELLEY, 79, widow of Harold Maxwell Kelley, died Monday, October 10, 2016 at her residence. A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Helen was a daughter of the late George M. and Ruby Leach Owens.  She was an interior designer and the owner of Design House since 1969.  Helen was an artist and put her...

Kasandra Jean Buckley

Kasandra Jean Buckley

Oct 10, 2016

AIKEN – Mrs. Kasandra Jean Koslowski Buckley, 73, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 10, 2016. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Thursday, October 13, 2016, with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 AM in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel, Hayne Ave.  Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery....

Martha Bodie Darhanson

Martha Bodie Darhanson

Oct 9, 2016

AIKEN, SC – MARTHA BODIE DARHANSON, 77, died Sunday, October 9, 2016. A native of Edgefield, SC, Martha was a daughter of the late Raymond and Eva Burton Parkman.  She lived most of her adult life in Aiken and retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass.  She was the widow of Leland M. Bodie. Survivors include a daughter, Beth Jordan (Wayne), Myrtle...

Anna Ruth Garrison Padgette

Anna Ruth Garrison Padgette

Oct 8, 2016

HOPKINS, SC – Mrs. Anna Ruth Garrison Padgette, 89, died Saturday, October 8, 2016. A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Thursday, October 13, and the funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel with the Reverend Dr. Odell Belger officiating.  Entombment will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Mrs....

Beth Kight Breaux

Beth Kight Breaux

Oct 8, 2016

NEW ELLENTON, SC – BETH KIGHT BREAUX, 38, died Saturday, October 8, 2016 at her residence. A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Beth was the loving daughter of Allan B. Kight and the late Janet Brock Kight. She was a homemaker and loved animals. She was a loving sister. Survivors include her husband Jonathan; step-daughter, Addison, Breaux; her...

Robert James Haynes

Robert James Haynes

Oct 7, 2016

England, UK - Mr. Robert James Haynes, 82, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016.Private interment will be held in Sunset Memory Gardens.SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801

Huey Pullum

Huey Pullum

Oct 5, 2016

AIKEN – Mr. Huey Pullum, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Mr. Pullum was born in Florida in 1935 to the late Henry and Leola Pullum. He joined the United States Army in 1953 and proudly served his country for twenty years during which he completed tours in Korea and Vietnam. He retired at Fort Gordon in Georgia with...

Wade Martin Brodie

Wade Martin Brodie

Oct 3, 2016

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Wade Martin Brodie, 85, loving husband of Sissy Slayton Brodie, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, October 10, 2016 at Aiken’s First Baptist Church with the Reverend Dr. Fred W. Andrea III and the Reverend Dr. Douglas A. Slaughter officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Aiken Rotary Club....