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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Susan Ellen Kinney Podewils

Susan Ellen Kinney Podewils

Feb 26, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Susan Ellen Podewils (“Sue”) née Susan Ellen Kinney died peacefully in her home on February 26, 2016 in Aiken, South Carolina at the age of 72 years. Sue is survived by her loving husband, Robert Clark Podewils “Bob”; her devoted children, Lisa Podewils Korologos of New York, NY, Robert Vernon Podewils of Charlotte, NC and John David...

William Russell Bishop, Sr.

William Russell Bishop, Sr.

Feb 26, 2016

AIKEN, SC - William Russell Bishop, Sr., 83 of Aiken, SC, beloved husband of Leona Larsen Bishop of 62 years, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at his residence. Bill was the son of the late Russell Thurman and Maude Johnson Bishop in Union, SC. Survivors in addition to his wife, include three daughters, Sandra Waddell, Denise Collins (Gearl),...

Sidney Lee Steadman, Jr.

Sidney Lee Steadman, Jr.

Feb 24, 2016

AIKEN, SC – SIDNEY LEE “DUKE” STEADMAN, Jr., 75, husband of the late Barbara Joe Stokes Steadman, died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at his residence. A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Duke was a son of the late Sidney Lee and Sarah Powell Steadman, Sr. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from SCE&G. Duke...

Dr. Niren Vyas

Dr. Niren Vyas

Feb 22, 2016

AIKEN, SC – DR. NIRANJAN (NIREN) M. VYAS, 78, died Monday, February 22, in Aiken, SC. Dr. Vyas was born in India on November 18, 1937. He received an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from Cleveland State University. He also held a Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of South Carolina. He was a committed academician and...

Elva Christine Wilson

Elva Christine Wilson

Feb 21, 2016

AIKEN, SC - ELVA CHRISTINE WILSON, 92, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Cumberland Village. Mrs. Wilson has been conveyed to Berry Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Lenore Ward

Lenore Ward

Feb 20, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Lenore Ledbetter Ward, of Aiken, entered into Heavenly rest on Saturday evening, February 20, 2016. She was born in Galesburg, IL in 1927, to the late Shep Randle and Bernice Cunningham Ledbetter. She was married for 63 wonderful years to her “Honey”, the late James William Ward. She had resided in State College, MS and Cambridge, MA...

Morris Lee Turner

Morris Lee Turner

Feb 19, 2016

AIKEN – Lt. Colonel Morris Turner, US Army, (Ret.), 95, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016. He was born in Henry Co., Missouri, a son of the late Romie and Nell Turner, and spent his formative years in Atlanta, GA where he fondly remembered taking a nickel to the Fox Theatre to catch a film. Morris met his wife, Gena...

Billy Dale Medlin

Billy Dale Medlin

Feb 18, 2016

AIKEN, SC – BILLY D. MEDLIN, 83, husband of the late Margie Blizzard Medlin, died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at his residence in Aiken, SC. A native of Acme, NC, Billy was a son of the late Fitzhugh and Alma Settlemeyer Medlin.  He grew up in the Northwest Community and was a member of All Souls Episcopal Church.  He graduated...

Patricia A. Pallon

Patricia A. Pallon

Feb 17, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Patricia Ann Pallon, 79, of Aiken, South Carolina, peacefully passed away on February 17, surrounded by her family. The funeral service will be held at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home in Aiken, South Carolina on Sunday, February 21st.  The Reverend Art Dalupang of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church will be officiating. Visitation will be held at 12...

Thomas Lyle Stilp

Thomas Lyle Stilp

Feb 15, 2016

AIKEN - Mr. Thomas Lyle Stilp, 86, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016. Services will be private. Mr. Stilp was born in Neenah, WI to the late Irving Henry and Charlotte Newby Stilp. Mr. Stilp spent his career working for Kimberly-Clark. Mr. Stilp was of Presbyterian faith and will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather. He is survived...

E. J. Lindsay

E. J. Lindsay

Feb 14, 2016

NEW ELLENTON, SC – E. J. LINDSAY, 85, husband of the late Janice Lilly Lindsay, died Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Hinton, WV, E.J. was a son of the late James Edmond and Eva Lilly Lindsay. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He lived in Aiken...

Robert B. Fulmer

Robert B. Fulmer

Feb 12, 2016

ANNANDALE, VA – ICC Chief, US Navy (Ret.) Robert Brunson “Boss” Fulmer, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with the Reverend Vollie Gibbs officiating. Viewing and Visitation prior to service at 10 AM. Interment with full military honors will follow in the church...

Carlene Brantley Proctor

Carlene Brantley Proctor

Feb 12, 2016

Aiken – Ms. Carlene Brantley Proctor, 65, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:30 PM on Monday, February 15, 2016, and a memorial service will follow at 3:30 PM in the Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Beau Bradberry officiating. Carlene was born in Aiken, a daughter of the late James Carlton and...

Nancy Ann Waldrop

Nancy Ann Waldrop

Feb 12, 2016

AIKEN, SC – NANCY ANN WALDROP, 60, died Friday, February 12, 2016 at her residence in Aiken, SC.      A native of Heidelberg, Germany, Nancy was a daughter of Ann Robinson Waldrop and the late COL Max L. Waldrop, USA, Ret.  She attended the University of Mississippi playing women’s volleyball and graduating with a Master’s degree in Education.  Nancy was...

Patricia C Bailey

Patricia C Bailey

Feb 10, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Patricia “Pat” Bailey of Aiken SC passed away on Wednesday Feb 10 after a long illness at Agape Hospice House in Columbia SC. She was 81 years old. Pat was the loving wife of James “Jim” Bailey of Aiken SC for 25 years. Born and raised in Newport RI, a daughter of the late John J Murphy...

Nancy Roof

Nancy Roof

Feb 9, 2016

AIKEN, SC – NANCY ELIZABETH ROOF, 88, widow of Charles C. Roof, died peacefully in her sleep, Tuesday, February 09, 2016 at Hitchcock Place. A native of Berkley, CA, Nancy was a daughter of the late Alfred R. and Mabel Elizabeth McGrath King.  She moved to Aiken in 2010 from Southport, NC. Survivors include two sons, David M. Roof, Aiken,...

Ronnie Daniels

Ronnie Daniels

Feb 9, 2016

AIKEN - Mr. Ronnie Daniels, 62, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016. A graveside service will be held 2:30 Monday, February 15, 2016 with the minister Kenneth James officiating at historic Bethany Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Tri-Development, 1016 Vaucluse Road, Aiken, SC 29801. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME,INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Jerry Coker

Jerry Coker

Feb 9, 2016

AIKEN, SC – JERRY COKER, 76, passed away Tuesday, February 09, 2016 at his residence. A native of Madison, TN, Jerry was a son of the late Haskell Celsor and Hazel McCullough Coker. He lived in Aiken since 1952 and was a 1957 graduate of Aiken High School. He was a retired supervisor with Owens Corning Fiberglass and was a...

Harriet Murray

Harriet Murray

Feb 7, 2016

Harriet R. Murray, 81, of Findlay, OH and formerly of Aiken, SC, passed away on February 7, 2016 at The Heritage in Findlay, OH. Harriet was born in 1934 in Ridgeville, SC to the late Hope Smith and Edna Reeves. She is survived by her husband, William J. (Buddy) Murray, Sr. Their children include: William J. (Jerry) Murray, Jr. (Susan)...

Nancy Juanita Strait

Nancy Juanita Strait

Feb 6, 2016

AIKEN - Mrs. Nancy Juanita Strait, widow of David Todd Strait, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC, 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC.

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Susan Ellen Kinney Podewils

Susan Ellen Kinney Podewils

Feb 26, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Susan Ellen Podewils (“Sue”) née Susan Ellen Kinney died peacefully in her home on February 26, 2016 in Aiken, South Carolina at the age of 72 years. Sue is survived by her loving husband, Robert Clark Podewils “Bob”; her devoted children, Lisa Podewils Korologos of New York, NY, Robert Vernon Podewils of Charlotte, NC and John David...

William Russell Bishop, Sr.

William Russell Bishop, Sr.

Feb 26, 2016

AIKEN, SC - William Russell Bishop, Sr., 83 of Aiken, SC, beloved husband of Leona Larsen Bishop of 62 years, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at his residence. Bill was the son of the late Russell Thurman and Maude Johnson Bishop in Union, SC. Survivors in addition to his wife, include three daughters, Sandra Waddell, Denise Collins (Gearl),...

Sidney Lee Steadman, Jr.

Sidney Lee Steadman, Jr.

Feb 24, 2016

AIKEN, SC – SIDNEY LEE “DUKE” STEADMAN, Jr., 75, husband of the late Barbara Joe Stokes Steadman, died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at his residence. A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Duke was a son of the late Sidney Lee and Sarah Powell Steadman, Sr. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from SCE&G. Duke...

Dr. Niren Vyas

Dr. Niren Vyas

Feb 22, 2016

AIKEN, SC – DR. NIRANJAN (NIREN) M. VYAS, 78, died Monday, February 22, in Aiken, SC. Dr. Vyas was born in India on November 18, 1937. He received an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from Cleveland State University. He also held a Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of South Carolina. He was a committed academician and...

Elva Christine Wilson

Elva Christine Wilson

Feb 21, 2016

AIKEN, SC - ELVA CHRISTINE WILSON, 92, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Cumberland Village. Mrs. Wilson has been conveyed to Berry Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Lenore Ward

Lenore Ward

Feb 20, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Lenore Ledbetter Ward, of Aiken, entered into Heavenly rest on Saturday evening, February 20, 2016. She was born in Galesburg, IL in 1927, to the late Shep Randle and Bernice Cunningham Ledbetter. She was married for 63 wonderful years to her “Honey”, the late James William Ward. She had resided in State College, MS and Cambridge, MA...

Morris Lee Turner

Morris Lee Turner

Feb 19, 2016

AIKEN – Lt. Colonel Morris Turner, US Army, (Ret.), 95, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016. He was born in Henry Co., Missouri, a son of the late Romie and Nell Turner, and spent his formative years in Atlanta, GA where he fondly remembered taking a nickel to the Fox Theatre to catch a film. Morris met his wife, Gena...

Billy Dale Medlin

Billy Dale Medlin

Feb 18, 2016

AIKEN, SC – BILLY D. MEDLIN, 83, husband of the late Margie Blizzard Medlin, died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at his residence in Aiken, SC. A native of Acme, NC, Billy was a son of the late Fitzhugh and Alma Settlemeyer Medlin.  He grew up in the Northwest Community and was a member of All Souls Episcopal Church.  He graduated...

Patricia A. Pallon

Patricia A. Pallon

Feb 17, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Patricia Ann Pallon, 79, of Aiken, South Carolina, peacefully passed away on February 17, surrounded by her family. The funeral service will be held at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home in Aiken, South Carolina on Sunday, February 21st.  The Reverend Art Dalupang of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church will be officiating. Visitation will be held at 12...

Thomas Lyle Stilp

Thomas Lyle Stilp

Feb 15, 2016

AIKEN - Mr. Thomas Lyle Stilp, 86, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016. Services will be private. Mr. Stilp was born in Neenah, WI to the late Irving Henry and Charlotte Newby Stilp. Mr. Stilp spent his career working for Kimberly-Clark. Mr. Stilp was of Presbyterian faith and will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather. He is survived...

E. J. Lindsay

E. J. Lindsay

Feb 14, 2016

NEW ELLENTON, SC – E. J. LINDSAY, 85, husband of the late Janice Lilly Lindsay, died Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Hinton, WV, E.J. was a son of the late James Edmond and Eva Lilly Lindsay. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He lived in Aiken...

Robert B. Fulmer

Robert B. Fulmer

Feb 12, 2016

ANNANDALE, VA – ICC Chief, US Navy (Ret.) Robert Brunson “Boss” Fulmer, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with the Reverend Vollie Gibbs officiating. Viewing and Visitation prior to service at 10 AM. Interment with full military honors will follow in the church...

Carlene Brantley Proctor

Carlene Brantley Proctor

Feb 12, 2016

Aiken – Ms. Carlene Brantley Proctor, 65, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:30 PM on Monday, February 15, 2016, and a memorial service will follow at 3:30 PM in the Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Beau Bradberry officiating. Carlene was born in Aiken, a daughter of the late James Carlton and...

Nancy Ann Waldrop

Nancy Ann Waldrop

Feb 12, 2016

AIKEN, SC – NANCY ANN WALDROP, 60, died Friday, February 12, 2016 at her residence in Aiken, SC.      A native of Heidelberg, Germany, Nancy was a daughter of Ann Robinson Waldrop and the late COL Max L. Waldrop, USA, Ret.  She attended the University of Mississippi playing women’s volleyball and graduating with a Master’s degree in Education.  Nancy was...

Patricia C Bailey

Patricia C Bailey

Feb 10, 2016

AIKEN, SC - Patricia “Pat” Bailey of Aiken SC passed away on Wednesday Feb 10 after a long illness at Agape Hospice House in Columbia SC. She was 81 years old. Pat was the loving wife of James “Jim” Bailey of Aiken SC for 25 years. Born and raised in Newport RI, a daughter of the late John J Murphy...

Nancy Roof

Nancy Roof

Feb 9, 2016

AIKEN, SC – NANCY ELIZABETH ROOF, 88, widow of Charles C. Roof, died peacefully in her sleep, Tuesday, February 09, 2016 at Hitchcock Place. A native of Berkley, CA, Nancy was a daughter of the late Alfred R. and Mabel Elizabeth McGrath King.  She moved to Aiken in 2010 from Southport, NC. Survivors include two sons, David M. Roof, Aiken,...

Ronnie Daniels

Ronnie Daniels

Feb 9, 2016

AIKEN - Mr. Ronnie Daniels, 62, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016. A graveside service will be held 2:30 Monday, February 15, 2016 with the minister Kenneth James officiating at historic Bethany Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Tri-Development, 1016 Vaucluse Road, Aiken, SC 29801. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME,INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Jerry Coker

Jerry Coker

Feb 9, 2016

AIKEN, SC – JERRY COKER, 76, passed away Tuesday, February 09, 2016 at his residence. A native of Madison, TN, Jerry was a son of the late Haskell Celsor and Hazel McCullough Coker. He lived in Aiken since 1952 and was a 1957 graduate of Aiken High School. He was a retired supervisor with Owens Corning Fiberglass and was a...

Harriet Murray

Harriet Murray

Feb 7, 2016

Harriet R. Murray, 81, of Findlay, OH and formerly of Aiken, SC, passed away on February 7, 2016 at The Heritage in Findlay, OH. Harriet was born in 1934 in Ridgeville, SC to the late Hope Smith and Edna Reeves. She is survived by her husband, William J. (Buddy) Murray, Sr. Their children include: William J. (Jerry) Murray, Jr. (Susan)...

Nancy Juanita Strait

Nancy Juanita Strait

Feb 6, 2016

AIKEN - Mrs. Nancy Juanita Strait, widow of David Todd Strait, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC, 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC.

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