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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Sam Walter Lowe, Jr.

Sam Walter Lowe, Jr.

Jul 30, 2015

NEW ELLENTON, SC – SAM WALTER LOWE, JR., 89, died Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Pruitt Health of Aiken. A native of Ellenton, SC, Sam was a lifelong resident of Aiken County and was a son of the late Sam Walter Lowe, Sr., and Josephine Stallings Gray. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Sam...

Jeannette Irene Major Simpson

Jeannette Irene Major Simpson

Jul 30, 2015

AIKEN – Mrs. Jeannette Irene Major Simpson, 97, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at her residence. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, August 3, 2015 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church with the Reverend Grant Wiseman officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will then receive friends in the Stevenson-McClelland building. Mrs. Simpson...

Jayne Slack

Jayne Slack

Jul 29, 2015

AIKEN, SC - On July 29, Jayne Slack passed away at home after battling breast cancer for 3 years.  She was born in Flushing, New York in 1955.  She was the only child of Dorothy and Charles Deister.  The family moved to Rochester, NY when she was in her early teens.  After graduating from Sperry High School, she received her...

Jean Darling

Jean Darling

Jul 25, 2015

AIKEN – Mrs. Jean Ogden Darling, 91, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015. Mrs. Darling was born in West Orange, NJ, a daughter of the late John Godfrey and Mabel Estelle Stalter Ogden. She had been a resident of Aiken for 43 years, and worked as a health educator for the Aiken County Health Department. She is survived by a...

Herman Andy Reeves

Herman Andy Reeves

Jul 24, 2015

AIKEN – Mr. Herman Andrew “Andy” Reeves, 72, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel with Johnny Newton and Bill Gallman speaking. The family will receive friends after the service. Interment will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be John Bradley, Bill Gallman, Danny Ferguson,...

Susan Jane Reid Terry

Susan Jane Reid Terry

Jul 22, 2015

Aiken- Susan Jane Reid Terry, 57, completed her journey on this earth Wednesday, July 22, 2015. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at St. Johns United Methodist Church. Susan was born in Greenville, SC, a daughter of the late Jesse and Ruth Thomason Reid. She had been a resident of Aiken since 2006, and...

Jerry D. Wilkins

Jerry D. Wilkins

Jul 21, 2015

AIKEN, SC – JERRY D. WILKINS, 58, beloved husband of Brenda Barnes Wilkins, died suddenly, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at his residence. A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Jerry was the son of Gale Dudley Wilkins and the late Herbert I. Wilkins.  He was employed at SCE&G for 34 years.  Jerry enjoyed being a lineman with his most rewarding...

Betty May Fallon

Betty May Fallon

Jul 19, 2015

AIKEN, SC - BETTY MAY FALLON, 84, died Sunday, July 19, 2015 at The Hills of Cumberland Village. Interment will be private. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Claude Bowie Bey

Claude Bowie Bey

Jul 13, 2015

WINDSOR, SC - CLAUDE BOWIE BEY, 68, beloved husband of J. El Bey, died Monday, July 13, 2015 at his residence. Services are private. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

William D. Coleman

William D. Coleman

Jul 13, 2015

WILLISTON, SC - WILLIAM D. COLEMAN, 71, died Monday, July 13, 2015 at his residence. Services were private. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Thomas Michael Sharp

Thomas Michael Sharp

Jul 12, 2015

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Thomas M. "Mike" Sharp passed away at his home on Saturday, July 12, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. A private service will be held at his home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Ln, Columbia, South Carolina 29210 SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 E. PINE LOG...

Ruthann Conley

Ruthann Conley

Jul 12, 2015

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Ruthann Conley, 74 of Aiken, South Carolina passed away on Sunday July 12, 2015 in Aiken South Carolina. Born October 9, 1940 in Rocky Hill, NJ, Ruthann was the daughter of the late Raymond M Durling and the late Lillian M Durling. She was the eldest of two siblings. Ruthann graduated from Princeton High School in...

Susan H. Heath

Susan H. Heath

Jul 10, 2015

AIKEN - Mrs. Susan H. Heath, 64, loving wife of Rick Heath, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, July 16, 2015 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, Stevenson-Mcclelland Building from 4-6 PM. Susan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her greatest joy came from spending time with and caring...

Alice Ayre Larison

Alice Ayre Larison

Jul 10, 2015

AIKEN – Mrs. Alice Ayre Larison, 75, loving wife of Lee Larison, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at All Saints Anglican Church with the Rev. George Alexander officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church Parish Hall. Mrs. Larison was born in Syracuse,...

David Yount Fisher

David Yount Fisher

Jul 7, 2015

AIKEN – Mr. David Yount Fisher, 91, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, July 11, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church of Aiken with the Rev. Holly Shoaf-O’Kula officiating. Interment will follow in historic Bethany Cemetery with full honors accorded by the SC Highway Patrol Honor Guard. A reception will follow at Aiken’s First...

Patty Mathias Ginsburg

Patty Mathias Ginsburg

Jul 3, 2015

CHAPIN, SC - Mrs. Patty Mathias Ginsburg, 84, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 at her residence. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, July 6, 2015 at Sons of Israel Cemetery, Aiken, SC with Rabbi Dr. Ronald Gerson officiating. Mrs. Ginsburg is survived by her husband Jack to whom she was married for sixty years, her three children;...

David Todd Strait

David Todd Strait

Jun 28, 2015

New Ellenton, SC – DAVID “TODD” STRAIT, 63, beloved husband of Nancy Van Linburgh Strait, Born April 19, 1952, died Sunday, June 28, 2015. He entered into rest at his residence peacefully with his beloved wife Nancy by his side. David was born in El Paso, TX, a son of the late Kenneth Mortimer Strait and Marjorie Gladys Siemens. David...

Pauline Crow Partain

Pauline Crow Partain

Jun 26, 2015

AIKEN – Mrs. Pauline Crow Partain, 86, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015. Funeral services will be held at the graveside Tuesday, June 30, at 1:00 PM, in the Rock Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Elberton, GA. The Reverend Judy Bowling will officiate. Mrs. Partain was born in Satolah, GA, a daughter of the late Luther E. and Vashtie Harden Crow....

William "Bill" Musselwhite

William "Bill" Musselwhite

Jun 25, 2015

AIKEN, SC – WILLIAM D. “BILL” MUSSELWHITE, 57, died Thursday, June 25, 2015 at his residence. A native of Pacolet, SC, Bill was a son of the late James Franklin and Janice Farr Musselwhite. He had lived in Aiken since 1976. Bill became a volunteer firefighter while in high school. He began as a volunteer with the Aiken Department of...

James P. "Jim" Howell

James P. "Jim" Howell

Jun 25, 2015

AIKEN - Mr. James P. "Jim" Howell, 75, husband of Elizabeth "Libby" Howell, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 at his residence. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, June 29, 2015 at St. John’s United Methodist Church Faith Center with the Rev. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon officiating. The family will receive friends in Ward Hall following the...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Sam Walter Lowe, Jr.

Sam Walter Lowe, Jr.

Jul 30, 2015

NEW ELLENTON, SC – SAM WALTER LOWE, JR., 89, died Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Pruitt Health of Aiken. A native of Ellenton, SC, Sam was a lifelong resident of Aiken County and was a son of the late Sam Walter Lowe, Sr., and Josephine Stallings Gray. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Sam...

Jeannette Irene Major Simpson

Jeannette Irene Major Simpson

Jul 30, 2015

AIKEN – Mrs. Jeannette Irene Major Simpson, 97, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at her residence. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, August 3, 2015 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church with the Reverend Grant Wiseman officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will then receive friends in the Stevenson-McClelland building. Mrs. Simpson...

Jayne Slack

Jayne Slack

Jul 29, 2015

AIKEN, SC - On July 29, Jayne Slack passed away at home after battling breast cancer for 3 years.  She was born in Flushing, New York in 1955.  She was the only child of Dorothy and Charles Deister.  The family moved to Rochester, NY when she was in her early teens.  After graduating from Sperry High School, she received her...

Jean Darling

Jean Darling

Jul 25, 2015

AIKEN – Mrs. Jean Ogden Darling, 91, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015. Mrs. Darling was born in West Orange, NJ, a daughter of the late John Godfrey and Mabel Estelle Stalter Ogden. She had been a resident of Aiken for 43 years, and worked as a health educator for the Aiken County Health Department. She is survived by a...

Herman Andy Reeves

Herman Andy Reeves

Jul 24, 2015

AIKEN – Mr. Herman Andrew “Andy” Reeves, 72, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel with Johnny Newton and Bill Gallman speaking. The family will receive friends after the service. Interment will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be John Bradley, Bill Gallman, Danny Ferguson,...

Susan Jane Reid Terry

Susan Jane Reid Terry

Jul 22, 2015

Aiken- Susan Jane Reid Terry, 57, completed her journey on this earth Wednesday, July 22, 2015. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at St. Johns United Methodist Church. Susan was born in Greenville, SC, a daughter of the late Jesse and Ruth Thomason Reid. She had been a resident of Aiken since 2006, and...

Jerry D. Wilkins

Jerry D. Wilkins

Jul 21, 2015

AIKEN, SC – JERRY D. WILKINS, 58, beloved husband of Brenda Barnes Wilkins, died suddenly, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at his residence. A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Jerry was the son of Gale Dudley Wilkins and the late Herbert I. Wilkins.  He was employed at SCE&G for 34 years.  Jerry enjoyed being a lineman with his most rewarding...

Betty May Fallon

Betty May Fallon

Jul 19, 2015

AIKEN, SC - BETTY MAY FALLON, 84, died Sunday, July 19, 2015 at The Hills of Cumberland Village. Interment will be private. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Claude Bowie Bey

Claude Bowie Bey

Jul 13, 2015

WINDSOR, SC - CLAUDE BOWIE BEY, 68, beloved husband of J. El Bey, died Monday, July 13, 2015 at his residence. Services are private. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

William D. Coleman

William D. Coleman

Jul 13, 2015

WILLISTON, SC - WILLIAM D. COLEMAN, 71, died Monday, July 13, 2015 at his residence. Services were private. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Thomas Michael Sharp

Thomas Michael Sharp

Jul 12, 2015

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Thomas M. "Mike" Sharp passed away at his home on Saturday, July 12, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. A private service will be held at his home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Ln, Columbia, South Carolina 29210 SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 E. PINE LOG...

Ruthann Conley

Ruthann Conley

Jul 12, 2015

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Ruthann Conley, 74 of Aiken, South Carolina passed away on Sunday July 12, 2015 in Aiken South Carolina. Born October 9, 1940 in Rocky Hill, NJ, Ruthann was the daughter of the late Raymond M Durling and the late Lillian M Durling. She was the eldest of two siblings. Ruthann graduated from Princeton High School in...

Susan H. Heath

Susan H. Heath

Jul 10, 2015

AIKEN - Mrs. Susan H. Heath, 64, loving wife of Rick Heath, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, July 16, 2015 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, Stevenson-Mcclelland Building from 4-6 PM. Susan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her greatest joy came from spending time with and caring...

Alice Ayre Larison

Alice Ayre Larison

Jul 10, 2015

AIKEN – Mrs. Alice Ayre Larison, 75, loving wife of Lee Larison, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at All Saints Anglican Church with the Rev. George Alexander officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church Parish Hall. Mrs. Larison was born in Syracuse,...

David Yount Fisher

David Yount Fisher

Jul 7, 2015

AIKEN – Mr. David Yount Fisher, 91, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, July 11, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church of Aiken with the Rev. Holly Shoaf-O’Kula officiating. Interment will follow in historic Bethany Cemetery with full honors accorded by the SC Highway Patrol Honor Guard. A reception will follow at Aiken’s First...

Patty Mathias Ginsburg

Patty Mathias Ginsburg

Jul 3, 2015

CHAPIN, SC - Mrs. Patty Mathias Ginsburg, 84, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 at her residence. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, July 6, 2015 at Sons of Israel Cemetery, Aiken, SC with Rabbi Dr. Ronald Gerson officiating. Mrs. Ginsburg is survived by her husband Jack to whom she was married for sixty years, her three children;...

David Todd Strait

David Todd Strait

Jun 28, 2015

New Ellenton, SC – DAVID “TODD” STRAIT, 63, beloved husband of Nancy Van Linburgh Strait, Born April 19, 1952, died Sunday, June 28, 2015. He entered into rest at his residence peacefully with his beloved wife Nancy by his side. David was born in El Paso, TX, a son of the late Kenneth Mortimer Strait and Marjorie Gladys Siemens. David...

Pauline Crow Partain

Pauline Crow Partain

Jun 26, 2015

AIKEN – Mrs. Pauline Crow Partain, 86, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015. Funeral services will be held at the graveside Tuesday, June 30, at 1:00 PM, in the Rock Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Elberton, GA. The Reverend Judy Bowling will officiate. Mrs. Partain was born in Satolah, GA, a daughter of the late Luther E. and Vashtie Harden Crow....

William "Bill" Musselwhite

William "Bill" Musselwhite

Jun 25, 2015

AIKEN, SC – WILLIAM D. “BILL” MUSSELWHITE, 57, died Thursday, June 25, 2015 at his residence. A native of Pacolet, SC, Bill was a son of the late James Franklin and Janice Farr Musselwhite. He had lived in Aiken since 1976. Bill became a volunteer firefighter while in high school. He began as a volunteer with the Aiken Department of...

James P. "Jim" Howell

James P. "Jim" Howell

Jun 25, 2015

AIKEN - Mr. James P. "Jim" Howell, 75, husband of Elizabeth "Libby" Howell, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 at his residence. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, June 29, 2015 at St. John’s United Methodist Church Faith Center with the Rev. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon officiating. The family will receive friends in Ward Hall following the...

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