Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Kristina L. "Krista" Gregory
Sep 22, 2023
KRISTINA “KRISTA” L. GREGORY, 51, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at her residence.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Krista was the daughter of Jacqueline Enzor Walker and James Allen Skidmore. She graduated from South Aiken High School. She was an EMT/Paramedic for 27 years, working all throughout the CSRA and currently with Edgefield County EMS....
Beverly Elizabeth Brandon Knapp
Sep 20, 2023
Beverly Elizabeth Brandon Knapp graduated to the communion of Saints on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Beverly was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 8, 1959. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Ann Driver Brandon. She is survived by her father, James Howard Brandon; her brothers, Andrew Howard Brandon, Marietta, GA and Dr. James Michael Brandon (Joy), McDonough,...
Boyce Thomas Brock
Sep 20, 2023
NEW ELLENTON, SC – Mr. Boyce Thomas Brock, 91, beloved husband of Mary Joyce Brock passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was at home surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Interment with military...
James H. Pless, Jr.
Sep 18, 2023
NEW ELLENTON, SC – Mr. James H. Pless, Jr., 73, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023.
Born in Spartanburg, SC James was the son of the late Lula Gibson and James H. Pless, Sr. After graduating from Aiken High School, James joined the US Air Force. Upon serving his country and returning to New Ellenton, James spent most of his...
Hazel Marie Schlagenhauf
Sep 17, 2023
Aiken – Ms. Hazel Marie Schlagenhauf, 76, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023.
Hazel was born in Bluffton, IN, a daughter of the late Joe and Mary Thompson Schlagenhauf. She was a former employee with Bradley Plumbing and Heating, and long-time member of Aiken’s First Baptist Church. She was a most gentle and sweet-natured person, loved to sew, cook, and...
Paul Dennis Nystedt
Sep 16, 2023
Paul Dennis Nystedt, a beloved member of the community, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Aiken, South Carolina. He was born on December 27, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to his parents Gunnar Nystedt and Evelyn (Olson) Nystedt. Paul leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy that will live on in the hearts of his loved ones.
Graduating with a...
Ruth Marie Fairey Lyons
Sep 16, 2023
AIKEN – Ruth Marie Fairey Lyons, age 82 lost her long battle with leukemia on September 16, 2023 with her husband of 60 years, Jimmy A Lyons at her side. Also in attendance during her final days were her brother Robert Lee Fairey, III, his wife Carolyn, and brother Andrew Westbury Fairey and his wife Sarah (Sally). Of great compassion...
Gloria Brown Owens
Sep 15, 2023
Aiken – Mrs. Gloria Brown Owens, 81, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023.
Gloria was born in New Britain, CT, daughter of the late Ernest D. and Alberta Coleman Brown. She was a graduate of New Britain High School Class of 1960. Gloria attended the Morse School of Business in Hartford, CT. She also earned an associates degree from Greater Hartford...
Deborah Busbee Wright
Sep 13, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Deborah Busbee Wright, 68, beloved wife of Russell Wilson "Rusty" Wright, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023. She was at home surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home, 715 E. Pine Log Rd., with the Rev. Marion Britton officiating. The...
Opal Mabel Lambert
Sep 12, 2023
Opal M. Dillion Lambert, 95 years of age, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Opal was born February 17, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas to the late Arthur and Alta Dillion. Opal is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Doyal H. Lambert, son Gregory Lambert, daughter Charlene Lambert, and...
Florence "Neil" Sibley Cribb
Sep 11, 2023
Aiken – Florence “Neil” Sibley Cribb, 64, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023.
Neil was a lifelong resident of Aiken, daughter of the late William Bryant and Florence Crosland Sibley. She was a graduate of University of South Carolina Aiken. She worked at Savannah River Site for 25 years. Neil's greatest joy in life was spending time with her children...
Michael James "Mike" Moran
Sep 9, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Michael James “Mike” Moran, 72, beloved husband of Peggy Moran, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Mike, aka “Meathead,” was born in the shadows of Yankee Stadium, in the Bronx, NY. He grew to have the voice and stage presence of a true rockstar. His love of music was fostered by his...
Patricia Alley Carlisle
Sep 9, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Patricia Alley Carlisle passed away after a brief illness on September 9, 2023.
Born February 10, 1957 in Aiken, Patricia was born to the late Jack and Jon Alley of Aiken, SC and Burnsville, NC.
Patricia graduated from Aiken High School with the class of 1975. Many of the friendships forged there remained with her for life....
Arnold Roy McLain, Jr.
Sep 9, 2023
AIKEN- Arnold Roy McLain, Jr., 80, loving and devoted husband of Gail Williams McLain, died peacefully in his home on September 9, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Roy was born on January 30, 1943 in Chattanooga, TN to Arnold Roy McLain, Sr. and Martha Sue Rawls McLain. As a native Tennessean, Roy spent his early years in Chattanooga, graduating high...
Judy Marie Thomas
Sep 8, 2023
Hardeeville, SC - It is with great sadness that the family of Judy Marie Thomas announce her passing, leaving our world peacefully at home, in the arms of her devoted husband and loving daughters.
Born in Nashville, TN in 1954, she is survived by her husband, Kenny Thomas, daughters, April Bradley, Michelle Bradley Holt (Billy Holt), and Jenny Wilkerson...
Frances Marie Moseley Andrews
Sep 7, 2023
FRANCES MOSELEY ANDREWS, 71, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 in Carlyle Senior Care of Aiken.
Born in Montgomery, AL, Frances was a daughter of the late Robert Lawrence and Margaret Free Moseley. She lived in Prattville, AL most of her life and was a retired medical assistant. She moved to Aiken County in December of 2022.
Survivors include...
Edward Douglas Vaughn
Sep 3, 2023
EDWARD DOUGLAS VAUGHN, 67, beloved husband of Sharon Walsh Vaughn, passed away Sunday evening, September 3, 2023 in Select Specialty Hospital, Augusta, GA.
A native of Beckley, WV, Edward was a son of the late Russell Shannon Vaughn and Wilma York Vaughn Murphy. He lived in New Ellenton since 1986 and worked as a mechanic with Palmetto Site and...
Richard Daniel Findley
Sep 3, 2023
Richard Daniel “Danny” Findley, 75, of Gilbert, South Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters on September 3, 2023. He was the husband of Nancy Fairbank Findley.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 5th at 11am at Bethany Cemetery, 238 Hampton Avenue NW, in Aiken, South Carolina. Arrangements are being provided by Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral...
Joan Parks Cope
Sep 2, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Joan Parks Cope, 79, of Aiken, SC, peacefully passed away at her home on September 2, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Joan was voted the Sweet Heart of Sigma Chi at the University of New Mexico. She loved attending...
Joan Shelt Nelson
Sep 2, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Joan Shelt Nelson, 92, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Kristina L. "Krista" Gregory
Sep 22, 2023
KRISTINA “KRISTA” L. GREGORY, 51, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at her residence.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Krista was the daughter of Jacqueline Enzor Walker and James Allen Skidmore. She graduated from South Aiken High School. She was an EMT/Paramedic for 27 years, working all throughout the CSRA and currently with Edgefield County EMS....
Beverly Elizabeth Brandon Knapp
Sep 20, 2023
Beverly Elizabeth Brandon Knapp graduated to the communion of Saints on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Beverly was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 8, 1959. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Ann Driver Brandon. She is survived by her father, James Howard Brandon; her brothers, Andrew Howard Brandon, Marietta, GA and Dr. James Michael Brandon (Joy), McDonough,...
Boyce Thomas Brock
Sep 20, 2023
NEW ELLENTON, SC – Mr. Boyce Thomas Brock, 91, beloved husband of Mary Joyce Brock passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was at home surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Interment with military...
James H. Pless, Jr.
Sep 18, 2023
NEW ELLENTON, SC – Mr. James H. Pless, Jr., 73, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023.
Born in Spartanburg, SC James was the son of the late Lula Gibson and James H. Pless, Sr. After graduating from Aiken High School, James joined the US Air Force. Upon serving his country and returning to New Ellenton, James spent most of his...
Hazel Marie Schlagenhauf
Sep 17, 2023
Aiken – Ms. Hazel Marie Schlagenhauf, 76, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023.
Hazel was born in Bluffton, IN, a daughter of the late Joe and Mary Thompson Schlagenhauf. She was a former employee with Bradley Plumbing and Heating, and long-time member of Aiken’s First Baptist Church. She was a most gentle and sweet-natured person, loved to sew, cook, and...
Paul Dennis Nystedt
Sep 16, 2023
Paul Dennis Nystedt, a beloved member of the community, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Aiken, South Carolina. He was born on December 27, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to his parents Gunnar Nystedt and Evelyn (Olson) Nystedt. Paul leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy that will live on in the hearts of his loved ones.
Graduating with a...
Ruth Marie Fairey Lyons
Sep 16, 2023
AIKEN – Ruth Marie Fairey Lyons, age 82 lost her long battle with leukemia on September 16, 2023 with her husband of 60 years, Jimmy A Lyons at her side. Also in attendance during her final days were her brother Robert Lee Fairey, III, his wife Carolyn, and brother Andrew Westbury Fairey and his wife Sarah (Sally). Of great compassion...
Gloria Brown Owens
Sep 15, 2023
Aiken – Mrs. Gloria Brown Owens, 81, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023.
Gloria was born in New Britain, CT, daughter of the late Ernest D. and Alberta Coleman Brown. She was a graduate of New Britain High School Class of 1960. Gloria attended the Morse School of Business in Hartford, CT. She also earned an associates degree from Greater Hartford...
Deborah Busbee Wright
Sep 13, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Deborah Busbee Wright, 68, beloved wife of Russell Wilson "Rusty" Wright, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023. She was at home surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home, 715 E. Pine Log Rd., with the Rev. Marion Britton officiating. The...
Opal Mabel Lambert
Sep 12, 2023
Opal M. Dillion Lambert, 95 years of age, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in Aiken, South Carolina.
Opal was born February 17, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas to the late Arthur and Alta Dillion. Opal is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Doyal H. Lambert, son Gregory Lambert, daughter Charlene Lambert, and...
Florence "Neil" Sibley Cribb
Sep 11, 2023
Aiken – Florence “Neil” Sibley Cribb, 64, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023.
Neil was a lifelong resident of Aiken, daughter of the late William Bryant and Florence Crosland Sibley. She was a graduate of University of South Carolina Aiken. She worked at Savannah River Site for 25 years. Neil's greatest joy in life was spending time with her children...
Michael James "Mike" Moran
Sep 9, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Michael James “Mike” Moran, 72, beloved husband of Peggy Moran, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Mike, aka “Meathead,” was born in the shadows of Yankee Stadium, in the Bronx, NY. He grew to have the voice and stage presence of a true rockstar. His love of music was fostered by his...
Patricia Alley Carlisle
Sep 9, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Patricia Alley Carlisle passed away after a brief illness on September 9, 2023.
Born February 10, 1957 in Aiken, Patricia was born to the late Jack and Jon Alley of Aiken, SC and Burnsville, NC.
Patricia graduated from Aiken High School with the class of 1975. Many of the friendships forged there remained with her for life....
Arnold Roy McLain, Jr.
Sep 9, 2023
AIKEN- Arnold Roy McLain, Jr., 80, loving and devoted husband of Gail Williams McLain, died peacefully in his home on September 9, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Roy was born on January 30, 1943 in Chattanooga, TN to Arnold Roy McLain, Sr. and Martha Sue Rawls McLain. As a native Tennessean, Roy spent his early years in Chattanooga, graduating high...
Judy Marie Thomas
Sep 8, 2023
Hardeeville, SC - It is with great sadness that the family of Judy Marie Thomas announce her passing, leaving our world peacefully at home, in the arms of her devoted husband and loving daughters.
Born in Nashville, TN in 1954, she is survived by her husband, Kenny Thomas, daughters, April Bradley, Michelle Bradley Holt (Billy Holt), and Jenny Wilkerson...
Frances Marie Moseley Andrews
Sep 7, 2023
FRANCES MOSELEY ANDREWS, 71, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 in Carlyle Senior Care of Aiken.
Born in Montgomery, AL, Frances was a daughter of the late Robert Lawrence and Margaret Free Moseley. She lived in Prattville, AL most of her life and was a retired medical assistant. She moved to Aiken County in December of 2022.
Survivors include...
Edward Douglas Vaughn
Sep 3, 2023
EDWARD DOUGLAS VAUGHN, 67, beloved husband of Sharon Walsh Vaughn, passed away Sunday evening, September 3, 2023 in Select Specialty Hospital, Augusta, GA.
A native of Beckley, WV, Edward was a son of the late Russell Shannon Vaughn and Wilma York Vaughn Murphy. He lived in New Ellenton since 1986 and worked as a mechanic with Palmetto Site and...
Richard Daniel Findley
Sep 3, 2023
Richard Daniel “Danny” Findley, 75, of Gilbert, South Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters on September 3, 2023. He was the husband of Nancy Fairbank Findley.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 5th at 11am at Bethany Cemetery, 238 Hampton Avenue NW, in Aiken, South Carolina. Arrangements are being provided by Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral...
Joan Parks Cope
Sep 2, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Joan Parks Cope, 79, of Aiken, SC, peacefully passed away at her home on September 2, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Joan was voted the Sweet Heart of Sigma Chi at the University of New Mexico. She loved attending...
Joan Shelt Nelson
Sep 2, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Joan Shelt Nelson, 92, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
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