Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Rev. Louie L. Anderson
Jan 19, 2016
AIKEN – Rev. Louie Lavern Anderson, 79, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, January 22, 2016 at Shiloh Baptist Church with the Reverends Kenneth Catoe and John Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Bell, Brock Bell, Zac Anderson, Charles Hatcher, Sam Jordan and Shawn...
Annie Mae Weir Ford
Jan 19, 2016
NEW ELLENTON, SC – ANNIE MAE WEIR FORD, 96, widow of Marion Clark Ford, Sr., died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at her residence. A native of Rock Hill, SC, Mrs. Ford was a daughter of the late William David Samuel Weir and Annie Mae McKeown Weir. She was a graduate of Erskine College. Mrs. Ford lived in Aiken County since...
Robert James Rainbolt
Jan 19, 2016
AIKEN, SC – ROBERT JAMES “PAPPA BOB” RAINBOLT age 85, resident of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Bradley, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in Aiken, SC with his 3 children at his side. Robert was born April 10, 1930 in Kankakee, IL, the son of William and Ruby (Reynolds) Rainbolt. He married Sharon Wilson on November 7,...
Doris Marie Reed
Jan 18, 2016
AIKEN, SC – DORIS MARIE LAUG REED, 87, widow of William Norris Reed, died Monday, January 18, 2016 at her residence after an extended illness. A native of Tecumseh, NE, Doris was a daughter of the late John George Laug and Anna Harms Laug. She lived in Aiken since 1968 and was a teacher, homemaker and avid gardener. Doris was...
William "Chip" R. Wells
Jan 15, 2016
WINDSOR – Mr. William “Chip” R. Wells, Jr., 65, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at his residence. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 23, and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel. Mr. Wells was born in Augusta, GA, a son of the late William R....
Harold Kenneth Wilson
Jan 14, 2016
AIKEN – Mr. Harold Kenneth Wilson, 82, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 14, 2016. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM -12:00 PM on Monday, January 18, and the funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Kenny Murphy and Reverend Todd Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers...
Carolyn Davis Smith
Jan 12, 2016
AIKEN, SC - Carolyn Davis Smith, 94, of Aiken, South Carolina, formerly of Syracuse, New York, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2016. She was born to Carl H. Davis and Maria Francisco Davis in Wichita, Kansas. Carolyn graduated from Wichita High School North in 1938, Friends University, Wichita in 1942 and received a Bachelor’s in Library Science from the...
Shirley Hill Hasty
Jan 10, 2016
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Shirley Hill Hasty, age 87, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Aiken Regional Hospital. Shirley was born September 17, 1928, in Flint, Michigan; one of nine children born to Ernest Lee Hill and Mildred McMaster Hill. She spent her early years growing up on a dairy farm in Michigan and at a young...
Florine Fanning Shellhouse
Jan 10, 2016
Aiken-Mrs. Florine Fanning Shellhouse, 93, wife of the late Robert W. Shellhouse, Sr. passed away peacefully on January 10, 2016. She was born on March 14, 1922 to the late John Allen and Beulah Vann Fanning. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 13 at 2 PM at First Baptist Church, Aiken with the Reverend Dr. Fred W. Andrea, III...
Bernice J. Mecom
Jan 9, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC - Ms. Bernice J. Mecom, 85, died Saturday, January 9, 2016. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC
Merle J. Westrick
Jan 9, 2016
AIKEN, SC - MERLE J. WESTRICK, 89, died Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Funeral services will be private. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Eva Jean Chandler
Jan 8, 2016
AIKEN, SC – EVA JEAN CHANDLER, 82, widow of Robert Lee Chandler, died Friday, January 08, 2016 at Harbor Chase of Aiken. Eva was born to Curtis Eugene and Eva Jewell Dyer on September 11, 1933 in Cedartown, GA. She was a devoted and loving Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Eva was a long-time member of Aiken’s First...
Wendell Raynell Edwards, Sr.
Jan 6, 2016
HOUSTON, TX – WENDELL RAYNELL EDWARDS, SR., 90, husband of the late Beatrice Lake Edwards, died Wednesday, January 06, 2016 in Houston, TX. A native of Tifton, GA, Wendell was a son of the late John Elbert and Ollie Pearl Robenson Edwards. He moved to Aiken County in 1953 to work for DuPont at the Savannah Plant. He later worked as...
Polly Ann Byrd Green
Jan 6, 2016
NEW ELLENTON, SC – POLLY ANN BYRD GREEN, 88, widow of Lonas Green, died Wednesday, January 06, 2016 at her residence. A native of Bryson City, NC, Polly was a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Nancy Lewellyn Monteith Byrd. She lived in Aiken County since the early 1950’s and was a member of Foreman Memorial Baptist Church. She...
Dan J. Ratchford
Jan 6, 2016
AIKEN, SC - Dan Jenkins Ratchford, 81, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2016. Dan was born on May 12, 1934 in Gastonia, NC to Rufus and Nell Ratchford. He was a graduate of Gastonia High School and Duke University, where he majored in Chemistry and played in the Marching Band. He spent his entire 40 year professional career as...
Andrew Loyal
Jan 5, 2016
AIKEN, SC - Andrew Loyal, 68, passed away Tuesday, January 5, peacefully in his sleep after a strong battle with lung cancer. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Andrew was preceded in death by his wife Janice Emily Loyal, parents Julia and Henry Loyal, brother Dennis Loyal. Andrew was a beautiful soul, as one nurse said, who could brighten your day....
Jane Ann Melton
Jan 5, 2016
Columbia, SC - Jane Ann Melton, 70, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Funeral services will be held privately. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC
June Lawson Spaunburgh
Jan 4, 2016
AIKEN, SC – JUNE LAWSON SPAUNBURGH, 88, beloved wife of Richard George Spaunburgh, died Monday, January 4, 2016 at her residence following an extended illness. A native of Worcester, MA, June was a daughter of the late John and Gladys Turner Lawson. She lived in Aiken since 1973 and was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Houndslake Country Club....
David Wayne Crutchfield
Jan 3, 2016
AIKEN, SC – DAVID WAYNE CRUTCHFIELD, 15, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 3, 2016 in Aiken. A native of Blytheville, AR, David was the son of Carla Shealey and Willie Shealey. He was a sophomore at Silver Bluff High School. He loved playing basketball, football and video games and hanging out with friends. David was a beloved...
Leroy "Gene" Wilson
Jan 1, 2016
AIKEN - Mr. Leroy "Gene" Wilson, 92, widower of the late Vera Shropshier Wilson, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in Aiken Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Ed Jackson officiating. Mr. Wilson was born in Lexington, SC to the late John C and Blanche R. Wilson. One...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Rev. Louie L. Anderson
Jan 19, 2016
AIKEN – Rev. Louie Lavern Anderson, 79, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, January 22, 2016 at Shiloh Baptist Church with the Reverends Kenneth Catoe and John Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Bell, Brock Bell, Zac Anderson, Charles Hatcher, Sam Jordan and Shawn...
Annie Mae Weir Ford
Jan 19, 2016
NEW ELLENTON, SC – ANNIE MAE WEIR FORD, 96, widow of Marion Clark Ford, Sr., died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at her residence. A native of Rock Hill, SC, Mrs. Ford was a daughter of the late William David Samuel Weir and Annie Mae McKeown Weir. She was a graduate of Erskine College. Mrs. Ford lived in Aiken County since...
Robert James Rainbolt
Jan 19, 2016
AIKEN, SC – ROBERT JAMES “PAPPA BOB” RAINBOLT age 85, resident of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Bradley, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in Aiken, SC with his 3 children at his side. Robert was born April 10, 1930 in Kankakee, IL, the son of William and Ruby (Reynolds) Rainbolt. He married Sharon Wilson on November 7,...
Doris Marie Reed
Jan 18, 2016
AIKEN, SC – DORIS MARIE LAUG REED, 87, widow of William Norris Reed, died Monday, January 18, 2016 at her residence after an extended illness. A native of Tecumseh, NE, Doris was a daughter of the late John George Laug and Anna Harms Laug. She lived in Aiken since 1968 and was a teacher, homemaker and avid gardener. Doris was...
William "Chip" R. Wells
Jan 15, 2016
WINDSOR – Mr. William “Chip” R. Wells, Jr., 65, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at his residence. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 23, and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel. Mr. Wells was born in Augusta, GA, a son of the late William R....
Harold Kenneth Wilson
Jan 14, 2016
AIKEN – Mr. Harold Kenneth Wilson, 82, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 14, 2016. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM -12:00 PM on Monday, January 18, and the funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Kenny Murphy and Reverend Todd Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers...
Carolyn Davis Smith
Jan 12, 2016
AIKEN, SC - Carolyn Davis Smith, 94, of Aiken, South Carolina, formerly of Syracuse, New York, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2016. She was born to Carl H. Davis and Maria Francisco Davis in Wichita, Kansas. Carolyn graduated from Wichita High School North in 1938, Friends University, Wichita in 1942 and received a Bachelor’s in Library Science from the...
Shirley Hill Hasty
Jan 10, 2016
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Shirley Hill Hasty, age 87, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Aiken Regional Hospital. Shirley was born September 17, 1928, in Flint, Michigan; one of nine children born to Ernest Lee Hill and Mildred McMaster Hill. She spent her early years growing up on a dairy farm in Michigan and at a young...
Florine Fanning Shellhouse
Jan 10, 2016
Aiken-Mrs. Florine Fanning Shellhouse, 93, wife of the late Robert W. Shellhouse, Sr. passed away peacefully on January 10, 2016. She was born on March 14, 1922 to the late John Allen and Beulah Vann Fanning. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 13 at 2 PM at First Baptist Church, Aiken with the Reverend Dr. Fred W. Andrea, III...
Bernice J. Mecom
Jan 9, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC - Ms. Bernice J. Mecom, 85, died Saturday, January 9, 2016. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC
Merle J. Westrick
Jan 9, 2016
AIKEN, SC - MERLE J. WESTRICK, 89, died Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Funeral services will be private. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Eva Jean Chandler
Jan 8, 2016
AIKEN, SC – EVA JEAN CHANDLER, 82, widow of Robert Lee Chandler, died Friday, January 08, 2016 at Harbor Chase of Aiken. Eva was born to Curtis Eugene and Eva Jewell Dyer on September 11, 1933 in Cedartown, GA. She was a devoted and loving Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Eva was a long-time member of Aiken’s First...
Wendell Raynell Edwards, Sr.
Jan 6, 2016
HOUSTON, TX – WENDELL RAYNELL EDWARDS, SR., 90, husband of the late Beatrice Lake Edwards, died Wednesday, January 06, 2016 in Houston, TX. A native of Tifton, GA, Wendell was a son of the late John Elbert and Ollie Pearl Robenson Edwards. He moved to Aiken County in 1953 to work for DuPont at the Savannah Plant. He later worked as...
Polly Ann Byrd Green
Jan 6, 2016
NEW ELLENTON, SC – POLLY ANN BYRD GREEN, 88, widow of Lonas Green, died Wednesday, January 06, 2016 at her residence. A native of Bryson City, NC, Polly was a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Nancy Lewellyn Monteith Byrd. She lived in Aiken County since the early 1950’s and was a member of Foreman Memorial Baptist Church. She...
Dan J. Ratchford
Jan 6, 2016
AIKEN, SC - Dan Jenkins Ratchford, 81, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2016. Dan was born on May 12, 1934 in Gastonia, NC to Rufus and Nell Ratchford. He was a graduate of Gastonia High School and Duke University, where he majored in Chemistry and played in the Marching Band. He spent his entire 40 year professional career as...
Andrew Loyal
Jan 5, 2016
AIKEN, SC - Andrew Loyal, 68, passed away Tuesday, January 5, peacefully in his sleep after a strong battle with lung cancer. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Andrew was preceded in death by his wife Janice Emily Loyal, parents Julia and Henry Loyal, brother Dennis Loyal. Andrew was a beautiful soul, as one nurse said, who could brighten your day....
Jane Ann Melton
Jan 5, 2016
Columbia, SC - Jane Ann Melton, 70, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Funeral services will be held privately. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC
June Lawson Spaunburgh
Jan 4, 2016
AIKEN, SC – JUNE LAWSON SPAUNBURGH, 88, beloved wife of Richard George Spaunburgh, died Monday, January 4, 2016 at her residence following an extended illness. A native of Worcester, MA, June was a daughter of the late John and Gladys Turner Lawson. She lived in Aiken since 1973 and was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Houndslake Country Club....
David Wayne Crutchfield
Jan 3, 2016
AIKEN, SC – DAVID WAYNE CRUTCHFIELD, 15, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 3, 2016 in Aiken. A native of Blytheville, AR, David was the son of Carla Shealey and Willie Shealey. He was a sophomore at Silver Bluff High School. He loved playing basketball, football and video games and hanging out with friends. David was a beloved...
Leroy "Gene" Wilson
Jan 1, 2016
AIKEN - Mr. Leroy "Gene" Wilson, 92, widower of the late Vera Shropshier Wilson, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in Aiken Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Ed Jackson officiating. Mr. Wilson was born in Lexington, SC to the late John C and Blanche R. Wilson. One...
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