Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
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.
Phyllis Temples DeBord
Aug 29, 2023
PHYLLIS TEMPLES DeBORD, 62, went to be with her Heavenly Father, quickly in her sleep on August 29, 2023 following a long time illness.
A lifelong resident of Aiken County, Phyllis was a daughter of Betty Temples Thompson and the late Dan Temples.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by two children, Lauren Ashlee DeBord, Aiken, James...
Carol Beth Hurst
Aug 29, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Carol Beth Hurst, 80, born in Fort Sam Houston, Texas near San Antonio, Texas, daughter of the late Darl Kenneth Hurst (Sr.) and the late Addie Mae Canter Hurst, passed away into the loving arms of God at 6:17 PM on August 29, 2023 at Anchor Rehabilitation Center after two lengthy surgeries and extended stays in the...
Paul E. Olney
Aug 29, 2023
PAUL E. OLNEY, 81, beloved husband of Candice Edwards Olney, passed away Tuesday evening, August 29, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Meadville, PA, Paul was a son of the late Edward Neal and Doris Margaret Cain Olney. He grew up in Straight, OK. Paul was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army. ...
Larry Lee Parsons
Aug 26, 2023
Larry Lee Parsons, 77, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 in his home.
Born in Portsmouth, VA, Larry was the son of the late Gerald Francis and Frances Becker Parsons.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Vickie and his sons Greg (wife Kelly) and Geoff (wife Kate).
Over his lifetime Larry loved his family, his dogs,...
Heber Truman Herron
Aug 26, 2023
HEBER TRUMAN HERRON entered the gates of Heaven Saturday, August 26, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family at the early age of 78. Heber was born in Aiken, SC on April 25, 1945 to the late John Frederick Marshall Herron and the late Nancy Elizabeth Higginbottom Herron. He was formally known as “The Coca-Cola Man”...
Jack Roy Holton
Aug 26, 2023
Aiken – Mr. Jack Roy Holton, 95, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Jack was born in Soperton, GA, son of the late Glen and Hattie Sammons Holton. He served in the Korean War with the US Navy and was very proud to have served for his country. He spent many hours helping to build up the local VFW 10601and was...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
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.
Phyllis Temples DeBord
Aug 29, 2023
PHYLLIS TEMPLES DeBORD, 62, went to be with her Heavenly Father, quickly in her sleep on August 29, 2023 following a long time illness.
A lifelong resident of Aiken County, Phyllis was a daughter of Betty Temples Thompson and the late Dan Temples.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by two children, Lauren Ashlee DeBord, Aiken, James...
Carol Beth Hurst
Aug 29, 2023
AIKEN, SC - Carol Beth Hurst, 80, born in Fort Sam Houston, Texas near San Antonio, Texas, daughter of the late Darl Kenneth Hurst (Sr.) and the late Addie Mae Canter Hurst, passed away into the loving arms of God at 6:17 PM on August 29, 2023 at Anchor Rehabilitation Center after two lengthy surgeries and extended stays in the...
Paul E. Olney
Aug 29, 2023
PAUL E. OLNEY, 81, beloved husband of Candice Edwards Olney, passed away Tuesday evening, August 29, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Meadville, PA, Paul was a son of the late Edward Neal and Doris Margaret Cain Olney. He grew up in Straight, OK. Paul was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army. ...
Larry Lee Parsons
Aug 26, 2023
Larry Lee Parsons, 77, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 in his home.
Born in Portsmouth, VA, Larry was the son of the late Gerald Francis and Frances Becker Parsons.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Vickie and his sons Greg (wife Kelly) and Geoff (wife Kate).
Over his lifetime Larry loved his family, his dogs,...
Heber Truman Herron
Aug 26, 2023
HEBER TRUMAN HERRON entered the gates of Heaven Saturday, August 26, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family at the early age of 78. Heber was born in Aiken, SC on April 25, 1945 to the late John Frederick Marshall Herron and the late Nancy Elizabeth Higginbottom Herron. He was formally known as “The Coca-Cola Man”...
Jack Roy Holton
Aug 26, 2023
Aiken – Mr. Jack Roy Holton, 95, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Jack was born in Soperton, GA, son of the late Glen and Hattie Sammons Holton. He served in the Korean War with the US Navy and was very proud to have served for his country. He spent many hours helping to build up the local VFW 10601and was...
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