Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Franklin Jackson

Franklin Jackson

Dec 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Franklin (Frank) Matthews Jackson, 32, died Monday, December 28, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Frank was born on November 29, 1988 in Augusta, GA, the son of Harriet Matthews Jackson and the late William Congreve Jackson III. A graduate of Aiken High School, Frank continued his education at the College of Charleston. He received a...

Evelyn Louise Callis

Evelyn Louise Callis

Dec 27, 2020

Evelyn L. Callis, age 77 of the City of Aiken, South Carolina died peacefully December 27, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Center of natural causes after a lengthy illness.

Evelyn was born to Wilmer Raymond Callis and Rose Bufano Callis in Baltimore, Maryland, December 1943.

Evie leaves behind her four adult children John J. Panzer III (Michelle), Annette L. Johnson...

Albert Lawson Boni

Albert Lawson Boni

Dec 27, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Albert Lawson Boni passed away at home in the early morning hours of December 27, 2020.  He is survived by his wife, Alice; daughter Debra Boni Gifford of Clearwater, Florida; son Bradley (Kelly) of Aiken; son, Bret (Janet) Goodwin of Fort Mill, South Carolina; daughter Sharon (Glen) DeHart of Aiken; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

     He...

Virginia Juanita Tipton

Virginia Juanita Tipton

Dec 25, 2020

AIKEN, SC – VIRGINIA JUANITA TIPTON, 80, widow of Harry Tipton, passed away suddenly, Friday evening, December 25, 2020 at her residence.

A native of and lifelong resident of Aiken, Virginia was a daughter of the late William and Lilly Cato Bolen.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her daughter, Monica Chalker (Tommy); son, Chris Bolen; granddaughter,...

Gertrude Louise Zimmermann

Gertrude Louise Zimmermann

Dec 25, 2020

Mrs. Gertrude Louise Stluka Zimmermann died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, December 25th, 2020, in Los Angeles, California while visiting her daughter Laura Zimmermann DiPietro who was at her side in her passing.  She was 94 years old.

Gertrude, or "Trudy" as she was known to her family, friends and loved ones; was born in Kenosha, WI on December...

Bernice Boyd Riley

Bernice Boyd Riley

Dec 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Bernice Boyd Riley went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2020. She died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 99. She was the last surviving child of Alonzo and Fannie Boyd. She was preceded in death by her husband Wallace T Riley, Sr, a son Robert Wayne Riley, a grandson, Randolph Scott Riley...

Sarah Fowler Procter

Sarah Fowler Procter

Dec 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC - SARAH FOWLER PROCTER was called to her heavenly home on December 24, 2020.

     Born in Kelton, SC (Union County) on October 13, 1924.  She was the daughter Arthur and Estelle Lybrand Fowler.  Sarah was educated at Kelly Pinckney High School in Kelton.  She received her degree in Elementary Education from Limestone College in Gaffney, SC.  She...

Margaret C. Ashhurst

Margaret C. Ashhurst

Dec 23, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Margaret C. Ashhurst, 98, entered eternal rest on December 23, 2020 at her home in Aiken following a brief illness.   Margaret was born in New York and grew up on Lake Ronkonkoma on Long Island. She married Samuel Kilgour and had two children, Douglas and Jane. After Sam’s death, she met and married Frederick Ashhurst. The...

Lucille Paulk Terry

Lucille Paulk Terry

Dec 22, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Lucille Paulk Terry, 82, died on December 22, 2020 at the Aiken Regional Medical Center.

She was born on November 22, 1938 in Fitzgerald, GA., the daughter of McCajah and Betsy (Merritt) Paulk.  Lucille graduated from Lackey High School in Indian Head, MD. She was married to Randolph Terry of Cannel City, KY for 52 years and raised...

Alton Collie

Alton Collie

Dec 22, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Alton (Al) Collie, 95 of Aiken, SC, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was a beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather. He leaves behind to cherish his memory the love of his life, and his wife of 71 years, Naomi Hyler Collie.

     Al was a native of Farmville, NC, and the son of the...

Richard Anthony Noterman

Richard Anthony Noterman

Dec 20, 2020

TRENTON, SC - Richard Anthony Noterman, age 91, of Trenton, SC, entered peacefully into the glory of heaven, Sunday December 20, 2020 at the home of his son, Brad and wife Janet.

     Richard, “Papa”, formerly of Sun City West, AZ, was born in Woodstock Minnesota, the oldest son of Mathias H. Noterman and Ann Noterman. Richard married his one...

Marilyn S. Melton

Marilyn S. Melton

Dec 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC - MARILYN S. MELTON, 81, widow of Donald G. Melton, Sr., passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at University Hospital Summerville, Augusta, GA.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike McAlpin officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens with her grandsons serving as pallbearers. The...

Donald Kimbrell

Donald Kimbrell

Dec 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Donald “Mr. Fixit” Kimbrell, 79, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020.

Don was born in Sheffield, AL to Elmer and Audrey Kimbrell. He is one of four brothers: Jimmy (Bette) Kimbrell, Rogers (Joanne) Kimbrell, and the late Raymond (Barbara) Kimbrell.

From an early age, Don never met a stranger, and if anyone were to ever encounter...

William Louis Rose

William Louis Rose

Dec 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC - C.P.O. William Louis Rose, 73, beloved husband of Elizabeth G. Rose, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia.  No local services are planned at this time. 

SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERALHOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG ROAD, AIKEN, SC

Freida Annette Huckabee

Freida Annette Huckabee

Dec 14, 2020

WILLISTON, SC – FREIDA ANNETTE STOKES HUCKABEE, 85, beloved wife of Thomas Glennan Huckabee, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020.

A native of Atlanta, GA, Freida was a daughter of the late Fred Ricker Stokes and Annie Alene Mitchell Stokes.  She grew up in Macon, GA and lived most of her adult life in Charleston, SC.  She retired in 1991...

Herbert Smallwood

Herbert Smallwood

Dec 14, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Herbert Smallwood, 65, of Johnston, SC passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801

Cathy Jo Kieras

Cathy Jo Kieras

Dec 12, 2020

AIKEN, SC - CATHY JO KIERAS, 66, of New London, PA and Aiken, SC passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 12, 2020.

No local services are planned.

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Allan Blair Kight

Allan Blair Kight

Dec 11, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC - ALLAN BLAIR KIGHT, 73, husband of the late Janet Brock Kight, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at his residence.

A private graveside service was held Wednesday morning, December 16th at St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery in New Ellenton.

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Betty Randall Owen

Betty Randall Owen

Dec 10, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Betty Randall Owen, 71, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 10, 2020 in the comfort of her home.  She was the daughter of the late Willie and Annie Randall.  She was happily married to Gerald Owen, Jr. for 47 years.  They shared a wonderful life together centered around faith, family and friends.    

     She was proud of her...

Fred Williams

Fred Williams

Dec 10, 2020

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Fred Williams of North Augusta, died on Thursday, December 10, 2020.  He was the son of the late Clifford and Nancy Williams.

Fred was born in the town of Kershaw.  He had a wonderful family of 3 sisters and one brother....Bet, Frankie, Carol, and Jim.  Frankie was his twin sister.  He looked forward to his many...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Franklin Jackson

Franklin Jackson

Dec 28, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Franklin (Frank) Matthews Jackson, 32, died Monday, December 28, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Frank was born on November 29, 1988 in Augusta, GA, the son of Harriet Matthews Jackson and the late William Congreve Jackson III. A graduate of Aiken High School, Frank continued his education at the College of Charleston. He received a...

Evelyn Louise Callis

Evelyn Louise Callis

Dec 27, 2020

Evelyn L. Callis, age 77 of the City of Aiken, South Carolina died peacefully December 27, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Center of natural causes after a lengthy illness.

Evelyn was born to Wilmer Raymond Callis and Rose Bufano Callis in Baltimore, Maryland, December 1943.

Evie leaves behind her four adult children John J. Panzer III (Michelle), Annette L. Johnson...

Albert Lawson Boni

Albert Lawson Boni

Dec 27, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Albert Lawson Boni passed away at home in the early morning hours of December 27, 2020.  He is survived by his wife, Alice; daughter Debra Boni Gifford of Clearwater, Florida; son Bradley (Kelly) of Aiken; son, Bret (Janet) Goodwin of Fort Mill, South Carolina; daughter Sharon (Glen) DeHart of Aiken; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

     He...

Virginia Juanita Tipton

Virginia Juanita Tipton

Dec 25, 2020

AIKEN, SC – VIRGINIA JUANITA TIPTON, 80, widow of Harry Tipton, passed away suddenly, Friday evening, December 25, 2020 at her residence.

A native of and lifelong resident of Aiken, Virginia was a daughter of the late William and Lilly Cato Bolen.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her daughter, Monica Chalker (Tommy); son, Chris Bolen; granddaughter,...

Gertrude Louise Zimmermann

Gertrude Louise Zimmermann

Dec 25, 2020

Mrs. Gertrude Louise Stluka Zimmermann died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, December 25th, 2020, in Los Angeles, California while visiting her daughter Laura Zimmermann DiPietro who was at her side in her passing.  She was 94 years old.

Gertrude, or "Trudy" as she was known to her family, friends and loved ones; was born in Kenosha, WI on December...

Bernice Boyd Riley

Bernice Boyd Riley

Dec 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Bernice Boyd Riley went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2020. She died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 99. She was the last surviving child of Alonzo and Fannie Boyd. She was preceded in death by her husband Wallace T Riley, Sr, a son Robert Wayne Riley, a grandson, Randolph Scott Riley...

Sarah Fowler Procter

Sarah Fowler Procter

Dec 24, 2020

AIKEN, SC - SARAH FOWLER PROCTER was called to her heavenly home on December 24, 2020.

     Born in Kelton, SC (Union County) on October 13, 1924.  She was the daughter Arthur and Estelle Lybrand Fowler.  Sarah was educated at Kelly Pinckney High School in Kelton.  She received her degree in Elementary Education from Limestone College in Gaffney, SC.  She...

Margaret C. Ashhurst

Margaret C. Ashhurst

Dec 23, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Margaret C. Ashhurst, 98, entered eternal rest on December 23, 2020 at her home in Aiken following a brief illness.   Margaret was born in New York and grew up on Lake Ronkonkoma on Long Island. She married Samuel Kilgour and had two children, Douglas and Jane. After Sam’s death, she met and married Frederick Ashhurst. The...

Lucille Paulk Terry

Lucille Paulk Terry

Dec 22, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Lucille Paulk Terry, 82, died on December 22, 2020 at the Aiken Regional Medical Center.

She was born on November 22, 1938 in Fitzgerald, GA., the daughter of McCajah and Betsy (Merritt) Paulk.  Lucille graduated from Lackey High School in Indian Head, MD. She was married to Randolph Terry of Cannel City, KY for 52 years and raised...

Alton Collie

Alton Collie

Dec 22, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Alton (Al) Collie, 95 of Aiken, SC, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was a beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather. He leaves behind to cherish his memory the love of his life, and his wife of 71 years, Naomi Hyler Collie.

     Al was a native of Farmville, NC, and the son of the...

Richard Anthony Noterman

Richard Anthony Noterman

Dec 20, 2020

TRENTON, SC - Richard Anthony Noterman, age 91, of Trenton, SC, entered peacefully into the glory of heaven, Sunday December 20, 2020 at the home of his son, Brad and wife Janet.

     Richard, “Papa”, formerly of Sun City West, AZ, was born in Woodstock Minnesota, the oldest son of Mathias H. Noterman and Ann Noterman. Richard married his one...

Marilyn S. Melton

Marilyn S. Melton

Dec 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC - MARILYN S. MELTON, 81, widow of Donald G. Melton, Sr., passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at University Hospital Summerville, Augusta, GA.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike McAlpin officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens with her grandsons serving as pallbearers. The...

Donald Kimbrell

Donald Kimbrell

Dec 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Donald “Mr. Fixit” Kimbrell, 79, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020.

Don was born in Sheffield, AL to Elmer and Audrey Kimbrell. He is one of four brothers: Jimmy (Bette) Kimbrell, Rogers (Joanne) Kimbrell, and the late Raymond (Barbara) Kimbrell.

From an early age, Don never met a stranger, and if anyone were to ever encounter...

William Louis Rose

William Louis Rose

Dec 17, 2020

AIKEN, SC - C.P.O. William Louis Rose, 73, beloved husband of Elizabeth G. Rose, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia.  No local services are planned at this time. 

SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERALHOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG ROAD, AIKEN, SC

Freida Annette Huckabee

Freida Annette Huckabee

Dec 14, 2020

WILLISTON, SC – FREIDA ANNETTE STOKES HUCKABEE, 85, beloved wife of Thomas Glennan Huckabee, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020.

A native of Atlanta, GA, Freida was a daughter of the late Fred Ricker Stokes and Annie Alene Mitchell Stokes.  She grew up in Macon, GA and lived most of her adult life in Charleston, SC.  She retired in 1991...

Herbert Smallwood

Herbert Smallwood

Dec 14, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Herbert Smallwood, 65, of Johnston, SC passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801

Cathy Jo Kieras

Cathy Jo Kieras

Dec 12, 2020

AIKEN, SC - CATHY JO KIERAS, 66, of New London, PA and Aiken, SC passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 12, 2020.

No local services are planned.

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Allan Blair Kight

Allan Blair Kight

Dec 11, 2020

NEW ELLENTON, SC - ALLAN BLAIR KIGHT, 73, husband of the late Janet Brock Kight, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at his residence.

A private graveside service was held Wednesday morning, December 16th at St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery in New Ellenton.

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Betty Randall Owen

Betty Randall Owen

Dec 10, 2020

AIKEN, SC - Betty Randall Owen, 71, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 10, 2020 in the comfort of her home.  She was the daughter of the late Willie and Annie Randall.  She was happily married to Gerald Owen, Jr. for 47 years.  They shared a wonderful life together centered around faith, family and friends.    

     She was proud of her...

Fred Williams

Fred Williams

Dec 10, 2020

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Fred Williams of North Augusta, died on Thursday, December 10, 2020.  He was the son of the late Clifford and Nancy Williams.

Fred was born in the town of Kershaw.  He had a wonderful family of 3 sisters and one brother....Bet, Frankie, Carol, and Jim.  Frankie was his twin sister.  He looked forward to his many...