Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Elvira Alcaraz-Villagomez

Elvira Alcaraz-Villagomez

Mar 4, 2019

Windsor, SC – La Sra. Elvira Alcaraz Villagómez, pasó a estar en su nuevo hogar con el Señor Jesucristo, el día 4 de Marzo, 2019 a la edad de 94 años, en su hogar y rodeada por su familia. Los servicios fúnebres se llevarán a cabo a las 12:00PM del medio día, el Miércoles, 6 de Marzo, 2019, en “Shellhouse Funeral...

Jasper A Morris

Jasper A Morris

Mar 4, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Jasper A. Morris, 87, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019. Graveside funeral services will be held 3:30 PM Sunday, March 10 2019 at Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev. Daniel Johnston officiating. Born in Aiken, SC, Mr. Morris was a son of Willie Roosevelt and Wilma Ethel Thomas. He spent his career working at SRS, retiring...

Mary Bonnette Holmes

Mary Bonnette Holmes

Mar 4, 2019

NEW ELLENTON, SC - MARY BONNETTE HOLMES, 84, beloved wife of Fred O. Holmes, Sr., died Monday, March 4, 2019 at her residence.

Graveside service will be held Thursday afternoon, March 7th at 2 o'clock at Southlawn Cemetery with The Rev. Robert Reeves officiating.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Lung Association, (lung.org).

SHELLHOUSE...

Evie Bishop Jones

Evie Bishop Jones

Mar 2, 2019

AIKEN – Mrs. Evie Bishop Jones, 91, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019. Mrs. Jones was born in Spartanburg, SC, a daughter of the late Roland and Laura Horton Bishop. She was a cake decorator and member of Millbrook Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie (Mitch) Still, Edgefield, SC; son, Johnny (Angie) Liles, Colorado; step daughters, Patsy...

Wayne J. Buxton

Wayne J. Buxton

Mar 2, 2019

AIKEN, SC – WAYNE J. BUXTON, 79, beloved husband of Roswitha Bernhardt Buxton, died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at his residence.

     Born in Weymouth, MA, Wayne was a son of the late Stanley and Bessie Chase Buxton.  He grew up in Hanover, MA and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy.  His career was as a nuclear engineer...

Sandra M. Simmons

Sandra M. Simmons

Mar 2, 2019

AIKEN, SC - SANDRA M. SIMMONS, 66, wife of Gary Simmons, Sr., died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Augusta University Medical Center.

The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon, March 9th beginning at 1 o'clock at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home, East Pine Log Rd.

The funeral service will follow at 2 o'clock in the funeral home chapel with The...

James Paul DePalma

James Paul DePalma

Mar 1, 2019

 

James Paul DePalma died on March 1st, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Disease.  Born on July 31, 1944, Jim was the son of Peter Paul and Mary Catherine DePalma of Bradford, Pennsylvania.

     He graduated from Bradford Area High School and received his B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and his...

Oleta Laura Coker Martin

Oleta Laura Coker Martin

Feb 27, 2019

AIKEN – Mrs. Oleta Laura Coker Martin, 95, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 3, 2019 in Historic Bethany Cemetery with the Reverend Brancie Stephens officiating. Mrs. Martin was born in Biloxi, MS, a daughter of the late Roy Lyle and Hester Garner Coker. She is survived by...

Sylvia Sexton Scarborough

Sylvia Sexton Scarborough

Feb 27, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Sylvia Sexton Scarborough, 82, beloved wife of Coile Franklin Scarborough, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 27, 2019. A memorial service will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM, preceded by visitation with friends and family members at 10:00 AM. Born in Enterprise, AL, June...

Joyce Annette Kelly

Joyce Annette Kelly

Feb 27, 2019

Aiken - Ms. Joyce Annette Sears Kelly, 82, beloved mother of Jerry Kelly, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019. There will be no services locally. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC is in charge of arrangements.

Johnny G. Coons

Johnny G. Coons

Feb 27, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Johnny G. Coons, age 82, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 27, after a lengthy illness.

     A native of Hamilton, AL, Johnny was a son of the late Richard Oscar and Rachael Hassie Rice Coons.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in Korea.  Johnny lived in Aiken since 1961 and was...

Joyce Rhodes Riddick

Joyce Rhodes Riddick

Feb 26, 2019

Aiken, SC - Joyce Rhodes Riddick died peacefully surrounded by family members and friends at Aiken Regional Medical Center on February 26, 2019, at the age of 88. Born February 9, 1931, she was a daughter of Jennie and Aubrey C. Rhodes. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Walter,...

Joan Baxter Owens

Joan Baxter Owens

Feb 24, 2019

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina - Mrs. Mary Joan Baxter Owens, widow of Kenneth Norwood Owens, M.D., passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 PM Saturday, March 2, 2019 at St. John's United Methodist Church.  A reception will follow at Ward Hall. Mrs. Owens was born in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of...

Kenneth L. Crenshaw

Kenneth L. Crenshaw

Feb 24, 2019

AIKEN, SC – KENNETH LYNN CRENSHAW, 75, died Sunday, February 24, 2019 after an extended battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

     A native of Lancaster, SC, Kenneth was a son of the late Troy Benjamin and Lillian Phillips Crenshaw.  He lived in Lancaster most of his life and worked as a carpenter with the family’s residential construction business for more...

James C. Warren, Jr.

James C. Warren, Jr.

Feb 23, 2019

AIKEN, SC – JAMES C. WARREN, Jr., 88, husband of the late Marie Evans Warren, died Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Trinity on Laurens.

     A native of Statesville, NC, James was the son of the late James C. and Ellen Holthouser Warren, Sr.  He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. 

     He was a...

Page Tharpe

Page Tharpe

Feb 23, 2019

AIKEN, SC - PAGE THARPE, 95, died Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Services will be private.

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

William "Bill" Thomasson, III

William "Bill" Thomasson, III

Feb 22, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. William C. Thomasson III (Bill) 58 died February 22, 2019 at home in the arms of the love his life, Anne. The funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church with the Reverend Grant Wiseman officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will then...

Rosalie Schrimscher Cool

Rosalie Schrimscher Cool

Feb 21, 2019

AIKEN - Rosalie Schrimsher Cool died on February 21, 2019, in Augusta University Health Hospital, following a decade-long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother, Becky Dawson Perkins; her father, William Schrimscher; her daughter, Letha Lynn Bargeron; and husband, William Cool. She is survived by her children, Billy Stafford; Bruce Bargeron; Joseph Bargeron; Alison Jahn; and...

Joe Clinton Pendleton

Joe Clinton Pendleton

Feb 18, 2019

AIKEN, SC – JOE CLINTON PENDLETON, 90, beloved husband of Jean Dolores Bentley Pendleton, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019.

     A native of Jenkins, KY, Joe was a son of the late Kyle M. and Vera Dingus Pendleton.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during Korea.  Joe moved to Aiken in 1953 and retired as a supervisor...

Randy Joe Brenneman

Randy Joe Brenneman

Feb 15, 2019

Aiken, South Carolina — Randy Joe Brenneman, 67, passed peacefully Friday, February 15, 2019. He leaves his beloved wife of 49 years, Carolyn (Carole) Burtsfield Brenneman; his sons, Shawn M. and his wife, Virginia; Adam J. and his wife, Kristen; four grandchildren, Austin, Kaitlyn, Evan, and Owen; sisters, Tonya Bertolan (Butch) and the late Patricia Heck (Rick); Brother in law,...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Elvira Alcaraz-Villagomez

Elvira Alcaraz-Villagomez

Mar 4, 2019

Windsor, SC – La Sra. Elvira Alcaraz Villagómez, pasó a estar en su nuevo hogar con el Señor Jesucristo, el día 4 de Marzo, 2019 a la edad de 94 años, en su hogar y rodeada por su familia. Los servicios fúnebres se llevarán a cabo a las 12:00PM del medio día, el Miércoles, 6 de Marzo, 2019, en “Shellhouse Funeral...

Jasper A Morris

Jasper A Morris

Mar 4, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Jasper A. Morris, 87, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019. Graveside funeral services will be held 3:30 PM Sunday, March 10 2019 at Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev. Daniel Johnston officiating. Born in Aiken, SC, Mr. Morris was a son of Willie Roosevelt and Wilma Ethel Thomas. He spent his career working at SRS, retiring...

Mary Bonnette Holmes

Mary Bonnette Holmes

Mar 4, 2019

NEW ELLENTON, SC - MARY BONNETTE HOLMES, 84, beloved wife of Fred O. Holmes, Sr., died Monday, March 4, 2019 at her residence.

Graveside service will be held Thursday afternoon, March 7th at 2 o'clock at Southlawn Cemetery with The Rev. Robert Reeves officiating.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Lung Association, (lung.org).

SHELLHOUSE...

Evie Bishop Jones

Evie Bishop Jones

Mar 2, 2019

AIKEN – Mrs. Evie Bishop Jones, 91, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019. Mrs. Jones was born in Spartanburg, SC, a daughter of the late Roland and Laura Horton Bishop. She was a cake decorator and member of Millbrook Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie (Mitch) Still, Edgefield, SC; son, Johnny (Angie) Liles, Colorado; step daughters, Patsy...

Wayne J. Buxton

Wayne J. Buxton

Mar 2, 2019

AIKEN, SC – WAYNE J. BUXTON, 79, beloved husband of Roswitha Bernhardt Buxton, died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at his residence.

     Born in Weymouth, MA, Wayne was a son of the late Stanley and Bessie Chase Buxton.  He grew up in Hanover, MA and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy.  His career was as a nuclear engineer...

Sandra M. Simmons

Sandra M. Simmons

Mar 2, 2019

AIKEN, SC - SANDRA M. SIMMONS, 66, wife of Gary Simmons, Sr., died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Augusta University Medical Center.

The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon, March 9th beginning at 1 o'clock at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home, East Pine Log Rd.

The funeral service will follow at 2 o'clock in the funeral home chapel with The...

James Paul DePalma

James Paul DePalma

Mar 1, 2019

 

James Paul DePalma died on March 1st, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Disease.  Born on July 31, 1944, Jim was the son of Peter Paul and Mary Catherine DePalma of Bradford, Pennsylvania.

     He graduated from Bradford Area High School and received his B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and his...

Oleta Laura Coker Martin

Oleta Laura Coker Martin

Feb 27, 2019

AIKEN – Mrs. Oleta Laura Coker Martin, 95, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 3, 2019 in Historic Bethany Cemetery with the Reverend Brancie Stephens officiating. Mrs. Martin was born in Biloxi, MS, a daughter of the late Roy Lyle and Hester Garner Coker. She is survived by...

Sylvia Sexton Scarborough

Sylvia Sexton Scarborough

Feb 27, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Sylvia Sexton Scarborough, 82, beloved wife of Coile Franklin Scarborough, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 27, 2019. A memorial service will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM, preceded by visitation with friends and family members at 10:00 AM. Born in Enterprise, AL, June...

Joyce Annette Kelly

Joyce Annette Kelly

Feb 27, 2019

Aiken - Ms. Joyce Annette Sears Kelly, 82, beloved mother of Jerry Kelly, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019. There will be no services locally. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC is in charge of arrangements.

Johnny G. Coons

Johnny G. Coons

Feb 27, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Johnny G. Coons, age 82, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 27, after a lengthy illness.

     A native of Hamilton, AL, Johnny was a son of the late Richard Oscar and Rachael Hassie Rice Coons.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in Korea.  Johnny lived in Aiken since 1961 and was...

Joyce Rhodes Riddick

Joyce Rhodes Riddick

Feb 26, 2019

Aiken, SC - Joyce Rhodes Riddick died peacefully surrounded by family members and friends at Aiken Regional Medical Center on February 26, 2019, at the age of 88. Born February 9, 1931, she was a daughter of Jennie and Aubrey C. Rhodes. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Walter,...

Joan Baxter Owens

Joan Baxter Owens

Feb 24, 2019

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina - Mrs. Mary Joan Baxter Owens, widow of Kenneth Norwood Owens, M.D., passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 PM Saturday, March 2, 2019 at St. John's United Methodist Church.  A reception will follow at Ward Hall. Mrs. Owens was born in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of...

Kenneth L. Crenshaw

Kenneth L. Crenshaw

Feb 24, 2019

AIKEN, SC – KENNETH LYNN CRENSHAW, 75, died Sunday, February 24, 2019 after an extended battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

     A native of Lancaster, SC, Kenneth was a son of the late Troy Benjamin and Lillian Phillips Crenshaw.  He lived in Lancaster most of his life and worked as a carpenter with the family’s residential construction business for more...

James C. Warren, Jr.

James C. Warren, Jr.

Feb 23, 2019

AIKEN, SC – JAMES C. WARREN, Jr., 88, husband of the late Marie Evans Warren, died Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Trinity on Laurens.

     A native of Statesville, NC, James was the son of the late James C. and Ellen Holthouser Warren, Sr.  He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. 

     He was a...

Page Tharpe

Page Tharpe

Feb 23, 2019

AIKEN, SC - PAGE THARPE, 95, died Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Services will be private.

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

William "Bill" Thomasson, III

William "Bill" Thomasson, III

Feb 22, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. William C. Thomasson III (Bill) 58 died February 22, 2019 at home in the arms of the love his life, Anne. The funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church with the Reverend Grant Wiseman officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will then...

Rosalie Schrimscher Cool

Rosalie Schrimscher Cool

Feb 21, 2019

AIKEN - Rosalie Schrimsher Cool died on February 21, 2019, in Augusta University Health Hospital, following a decade-long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother, Becky Dawson Perkins; her father, William Schrimscher; her daughter, Letha Lynn Bargeron; and husband, William Cool. She is survived by her children, Billy Stafford; Bruce Bargeron; Joseph Bargeron; Alison Jahn; and...

Joe Clinton Pendleton

Joe Clinton Pendleton

Feb 18, 2019

AIKEN, SC – JOE CLINTON PENDLETON, 90, beloved husband of Jean Dolores Bentley Pendleton, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019.

     A native of Jenkins, KY, Joe was a son of the late Kyle M. and Vera Dingus Pendleton.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during Korea.  Joe moved to Aiken in 1953 and retired as a supervisor...

Randy Joe Brenneman

Randy Joe Brenneman

Feb 15, 2019

Aiken, South Carolina — Randy Joe Brenneman, 67, passed peacefully Friday, February 15, 2019. He leaves his beloved wife of 49 years, Carolyn (Carole) Burtsfield Brenneman; his sons, Shawn M. and his wife, Virginia; Adam J. and his wife, Kristen; four grandchildren, Austin, Kaitlyn, Evan, and Owen; sisters, Tonya Bertolan (Butch) and the late Patricia Heck (Rick); Brother in law,...