Oct 12, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Gail Gossage, of Aiken, SC, who passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Mary Ladd, born in Ohio, grew up in Roselle, Illinois, then moved to NC to be near her grandchildren, and...

Oct 12, 2025

AIKEN, SC – C. Warren Koehl, M.D., entered into rest on October 12th, 2025.

Dr. Warren Koehl was born in Camden, N.J., on September 1st, 1927. Warren spent his formative years in Abington, P.A., where he graduated from high school.

Dr. Koehl entered Penn State University after high school but was drafted into the Army after one semester. When relieved from service,...

Oct 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Barbara Hunter on October 12, 2025, at her home. Mary was a beloved wife, and her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Mary was kind and compassionate and always put others before herself. She had a gentle demeanor and a contagious smile that could light...

Oct 9, 2025

GEORGE THEODORE COLLERT, 94, husband of the late Shirley Ann Collert, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, October 9, 2025 in his home.

He was an electronic software designer and had made Aiken her home since 1978.

Survivors, in addition to her husband Richard, include two sons, Brian Collert, Lexington, SC, Barry Collert (Catherine), Oklahoma City, OK; five grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.

No local services are...

Oct 9, 2025

BONNIE GORDON CUNNINGHAM, 79, widow of Benjamin M. Cunningham, Sr., passed away Thursday afternoon, October 9, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

A native of Aiken County, SC, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Claude B. and Ruby Cadle Gordon. She graduated from Aiken High School and met the love of her life shortly thereafter. She owned...

Oct 8, 2025

Robert Wendell Stow Jr. of Aiken passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side. Born and raised in Aiken, Robert was the son of the late Robert Stow Sr. and Mary Sue Cantrell Stow. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Stow.

He is survived by his devoted wife of thirty eight years, Sandy Stow, his...

Oct 7, 2025

Cynthia A Corcoran of Aiken, SC passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, with loved ones by her side, after a short illness.

Born in Syracuse, NY on July 6, 1950, to Speros and Mary Dellas, Cindy grew up in Syracuse, graduated from Nottingham High School and Boston University. She married her beloved husband, Thomas Corcoran in 1981. Cindy’s professional career...

Oct 7, 2025

ADDISON LE ROY BROWN, 38, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, October 7, 2025 in Columbia, SC.

Born in Augusta, GA to Catherine Greenhill Brown and the late Stephen L. Brown, Addison was a proud member of the Cherokee Nation. He grew up in Aiken, SC and Arlington, TX. After high school, Addison joined the U.S. Army, rising to the rank of Sergeant...

Oct 7, 2025

William E. Sears, III, 73, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Oct 7, 2025

JOYCE MARIE VALERY DABOLT , 80, widow of Richard James Dabolt, Sr., passed away Tuesday morning, October 7, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

A native of Alleghany County, PA, Joyce was a daughter of the late Golfred A. and Mary Cernuska Valery. She brought warmth and creativity into the lives of those around her as a devoted...

Oct 6, 2025

ELIJAH JARED JAMES, 18, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 in Charlotte, NC.

A native of Florence, Elijah was a son of William James Byrd and Kimberly Celeste James. He lived in Aiken for a while and attended Chukker Creek Elementary School, Kennedy Middle School and South Aiken High School. He also attended the youth group on Wednesdays at Millbrook Baptist...

Oct 6, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Dr. William Samuel James “Sam” Kelly, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2025, at his family home in Kalmia Hills. He was 82.

Born on March 2 in Kells, Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, to James and Meta Kelly, Sam grew up in Kells and attended Queen’s University Belfast, where he earned a...

Oct 1, 2025

Sep 30, 2025

MICHAEL DUANE BOYD, 52, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Beaufort, SC, Michael was a son of Delphine Gilmer Boyd and the late John Benjamin Boyd. He lived in Aiken since 1977 and worked as an inspector for Bridgestone in Graniteville.

Michael will be remembered as a kind man, a loving father, devoted son,...

Sep 30, 2025

Victor Lee “Chief” Blackwood, 70, peacefully departed this life on September 30, 2025, and went to be with the Lord in his heavenly home.

A native of Clinton, Oklahoma, Victor was the son of the late William Douglas Blackwood and Betty Williams Blackwood Gray.

Victor dedicated 26 years of his life working at the Savannah River Site. Known for his warm heart,...

Sep 29, 2025

VERNELL BARFIELD MORELLI, 86, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Aiken, Vernell was a daughter of the late Olin Barfield and Geneva Smith Quattlebaum. She was a member of Central Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son-in-law, Ellis Ray Waters, Aiken; sisters-in-law, Susie Barfield and Carolyn Anderson Bazzle, both Aiken, Melvis Barfield, Augusta, GA, and a very special niece,...

Sep 29, 2025

JUDY L. BAGBY, 64, beloved wife of Samuel A. Bagby, Jr., peacefully departed from this life on September 29, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Judy was the daughter of John Burnam and the late Martha Wilkinson Burnam. She grew up in Augusta, Georgia before relocating to Aiken.

Judy had a fulfilling career as a...

Sep 29, 2025

Mrs. Jacquelyn Cannon Socha passed away peacefully at her residence Monday, September 29, 2025. She was 92. A graveside service will be held Friday, October 3, 11:00 am at Southlawn Cemetery & Mausoleum, Aiken, SC with Reverend Will Altman, St. John’s Methodist Church officiating.

Mrs. Socha (Jackie) was born in Laurens, SC, January 4, 1933, to the late Charles Babb Cannon,...

Sep 28, 2025

Sara Holden Humphrey, 77, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Sara was born in New York City, daughter of Patterson and Sarah Turner Humphrey. She was a Librarian at the Aiken County Library.

Sara is survived by her beloved partner of 43 years, Leland Kelley; three nephews, Shawn Humphrey, Ryan Humphrey, and Randy Humphrey; a niece, Holden Sullivan.

Funeral services will be private

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Sep 28, 2025

CAROL “KAY” BELK MARBERT, 84, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 in Anchor Post Acute Care.

Born in Marion, SC, Kay grew up in Dillon, SC. She was a daughter of the late Walter Ewing Belk and Elise Gasque Cain. A graduate of Winthrop College, Kay dedicated her life to the service of others as a social worker with the South...