Sep 7, 2025

Mr. Eddie Jerry Seigler, Sr., 83, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Eddie was a lifelong resident of Aiken, son of the late Finley and Mary Hite Seigler. He served in the US Army, and retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Verna Morse Seigler; son, Jason Seigler, daughter in law, Wendy Seigler; grandchildren, William, Jacob, Alexandria,...

Sep 7, 2025

GRANITEVILLE, SC - Dora V. Shellhouse, born in Bim, West Virginia, on March 12, 1931, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was the daughter of Ruby and Nollie Vickers of Madison, West Virginia, and was predeceased by her beloved husband, Charles L. Shellhouse; her parents; and several siblings and in-laws.

Dora was a devoted...

Sep 6, 2025

Beatrice Poole Derrick passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, September 6th at the age of 87.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Derrick, her daughter, Darlene Foster, her parents Levy Poole and Nora Wood, and her brothers and sisters Alberta Dillon, Frank Poole, and Calvin Poole.

Beatrice was born on April 16, 1938 in Swansea and met...

Sep 4, 2025

JAMES A. "JIM" HARDEN, 87, husband of the late Marianne Gregory Harden, passed away peacefully in his home in the early morning of Thursday, September 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Graham, NC, Jim was a son of the late John William and Rachel Johnston Harden. He graduated from Graham High School, where he served as Senior...

Sep 3, 2025

RHUEL THOMAS TAYLOR, 82, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in Aiken, SC

A native of Kansas City, KS, Rhuel was the son of the late Rhuel and Opal Stewart Taylor. He lived most of his life in Kansas City and had a successful career in advertising. Rhuel moved to Aiken 3 years ago from Leland, NC. He was a...

Aug 30, 2025

Dr. James Harvey Gault, 89, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at his home in Aiken, South Carolina. 

Born in White Plains, NY, Jim was the son of the late Emslie Nicholson Gault and Margaret Harvey Gault.  While his father’s job with the Coca Cola Company relocated the family throughout Jim’s formative years, he spoke most fondly...

Aug 29, 2025

Aiken – Donna McFee White, 54, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025

Donna was born in Prosperity, SC, daughter of the late Bobby and Tonya Elizabeth Wise McFee.

Donna is survived by her loving husband, Dale White; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

Dale and Donna enjoyed taking in dinner and a movie after a long week. She did prefer a romantic...

Aug 25, 2025

On August 25, 2025, Kitty Tripp Speed, a cherished member of her community, passed into the arms of her Saviour at the age of 90. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on October 10, 1934 in Easley, South Carolina, to Dot and Harold Tripp. She lived a dedicated life of service, caring for others and advocating for...

Aug 24, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Robert "Bob" Bean, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was called home to be with his Savior on August 24, 2025. Born in Fairview, Alabama, Bob grew up on a farm, where he developed a strong work ethic, a deep appreciation for nature and gardening, both of which would stay with him throughout his life.

A talented...

Aug 24, 2025

Cecil Shannon Atchley, Jr., 81, of Aiken, SC, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Cecil grew up in Forest City, NC, the son of the late Cecil Shannon Atchley, Sr and Alda Grayson Atchley.

After graduating from Cool Springs High School, he attended Garner-Web University and East Tennessee State University.

Cecil proudly served his country in the United States Army and the National...

Aug 24, 2025

JACKSON, SC - Mr. George Ray McClain, 74, beloved husband of Sharon Downs McClain, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was in his home surrounded by his loving family.

George dedicated over 34 years of his life to being a maintenance mechanic at Pactiv Corporation. After retiring once, he returned to the workforce to craft gun barrels for Jarrett Rifles...

Aug 22, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Christopher Gerald "Chris" Seymour, 56, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. A private interment will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Born in Elmira, NY, Chris was the son of...

Aug 18, 2025

KAY COWARD WAKEFIELD, 80, widow of Don B. Wakefield, passed away Monday morning, August 18, 2025 in her home with her loving family by her side.

Born and raised in Aiken, Kay was the daughter of the late Hellen Hayes Coward and Hazeltine Chaffee Coward. A graduate of Aiken High School’s Class of 1962, she furthered her education at the University...

Aug 18, 2025

Clarence “Buzz” Steve Busbee, 71, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025.

Buzz was the son of the late retired Director of Aiken Department of Public Safety James Carroll Busbee Sr. (Rosemary) and Roseanne Hubbard Cooper (Gerald). He was also pre-deceased by his siblings James “Jimbob” Carroll Busbee Jr. (Michelle), Robert Flynn Busbee, and Carrolanne Busbee Proto (Richard). A lifelong resident of...

Aug 18, 2025

Alice Mary Finch Flanders passed away on August 18, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina, following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Finch, and her brother, James Finch.

Born and raised in Connecticut, Alice grew up alongside her brother, James, and sister, Jeanne Finch Strode. She left the family home in 1956 when she...

Aug 17, 2025

Charles T. "Charlie" Spainhour passed away on August 17, 2025 in Aiken, SC after a brief illness.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on August 23, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in St. Albans, WV. Internment with Military Honors conducted by St. Albans VFW Post 6418 and American Legion Post 73 will follow at...

Aug 14, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Mickey Lavicska, 86, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025.

Mickey was born in Budapest, Hungary. Having lived in WWII war-torn Europe as a young boy, and then through the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, Mickey was left with a profound appreciation of freedom and the qualities it endures. Mickey escaped Hungary through the forest under machine-gun fire in the...

Aug 14, 2025

June G. Yarborough, 84, of Aiken, SC, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, after a brief illness.

Born and raised in Laurens, SC, to the late Fred and Dora Belle Gossett, June graduated from Lander College in 1962 and began a long career as a beloved schoolteacher, retiring in 1994. Even decades after they’d left her classroom, former students would recognize...

Aug 12, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Jean S. Smith, 93, passed away in her home on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 after being in hospice for five months.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Smith, three brothers, Marion, Bob, and Bill, and her sister, Mildred. She is survived by her brother, Jesse (Debbie), 10 nieces/nephews, and numerous great-nieces/nephews. 

She called Aiken home for...

Aug 11, 2025

JOEL HASTINGS WISE, SR., 70, beloved husband of Faith Foster Wise, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, in Aiken Regional Medical Centers with his loving family by his side.

Born in Fort Hood, TX, Joel was a son of the late David S., Jr. and Barbara Chapman Wise. He spent the majority of his life in Aiken where he worked as...