Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

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.

Kathryn A. Grice

Kathryn A. Grice

Feb 4, 2016

AIKEN, SC – KATHRYN ARTHUR GRICE, 85, died Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Kathryn was a daughter of the late Chester Oneal and Verna Wooten Arthur. She grew up in Warrenville and retired from Westinghouse at the Savannah River Site. She was a member of Redds Branch Baptist...

Nancy Jean Olson

Nancy Jean Olson

Feb 4, 2016

AIKEN, SC – NANCY JEAN LOGAN OLSON, 82, beloved wife of William C. Olson, died Thursday, February 04, 2016 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Omaha, NE, Nancy was a daughter of the late Arthur and Helen Allen Logan. She and Bill moved to Aiken in 2004 after many years in Dunwoody, GA, near Atlanta. She was a...

Donald Bernard Gels

Donald Bernard Gels

Feb 4, 2016

AIKEN, SC – DONALD BERNARD GELS, 79, husband of the late Donna Marie Sullivan Gels, died Thursday, February 04, 2016 at Pruitt Health Aiken. A native of St. Henry, OH, Donald was a son of the late Jerry and Helen Knapke Gels. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Donald lived in Aiken since 1989 and was a...

Tonya M. Tweed

Tonya M. Tweed

Feb 2, 2016

AIKEN - Ms. Tonya M. Tweed, 43, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Funeral arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

John Henley Flintom

John Henley Flintom

Feb 1, 2016

AIKEN, SC – JOHN HENLEY FLINTOM, 82, beloved husband of Gail Dindinger Flintom, died Monday, February 01, 2016 at Pepper Hill Nursing Home. A native of Staunton, VA, John was a son of the late Charles Woods and Mary Ruth Henley Flintom. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the 82nd Airborne in Korea. After graduating...

Sabra Toole Sanders

Sabra Toole Sanders

Jan 31, 2016

NEW ELLENTON, SC - Sabra Toole McClain Sanders passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Pepper Hill Nursing Center. Sabra was the widow of Edwin "Tink" Sanders. She was born February 9, 1921, to Davis and Florrie Toole of the Talatha Community. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Dave and Billy...

William Stewart Brown

William Stewart Brown

Jan 27, 2016

AIKEN, SC – WILLIAM STEWART BROWN, 21, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at his home. A native of Tallahassee, FL, William was the son of Tim and Leah Stewart Brown. He lived in Aiken for the last 15 years and was a graduate of South Aiken Christian School. He was attending Aiken Technical College. William was a member of Town...

Donald Gene Melton, Sr.

Donald Gene Melton, Sr.

Jan 26, 2016

AIKEN, SC – DONALD GENE MELTON, SR, 77, beloved husband of Marilyn Smith Melton, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA. A native of Augusta, GA, Don was a son of the late Willie Claude, Sr. and Melissa Claire Wallace Melton. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a retired machinist at the...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

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.

Kathryn A. Grice

Kathryn A. Grice

Feb 4, 2016

AIKEN, SC – KATHRYN ARTHUR GRICE, 85, died Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native and life-long resident of Aiken County, Kathryn was a daughter of the late Chester Oneal and Verna Wooten Arthur. She grew up in Warrenville and retired from Westinghouse at the Savannah River Site. She was a member of Redds Branch Baptist...

Nancy Jean Olson

Nancy Jean Olson

Feb 4, 2016

AIKEN, SC – NANCY JEAN LOGAN OLSON, 82, beloved wife of William C. Olson, died Thursday, February 04, 2016 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Omaha, NE, Nancy was a daughter of the late Arthur and Helen Allen Logan. She and Bill moved to Aiken in 2004 after many years in Dunwoody, GA, near Atlanta. She was a...

Donald Bernard Gels

Donald Bernard Gels

Feb 4, 2016

AIKEN, SC – DONALD BERNARD GELS, 79, husband of the late Donna Marie Sullivan Gels, died Thursday, February 04, 2016 at Pruitt Health Aiken. A native of St. Henry, OH, Donald was a son of the late Jerry and Helen Knapke Gels. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Donald lived in Aiken since 1989 and was a...

Tonya M. Tweed

Tonya M. Tweed

Feb 2, 2016

AIKEN - Ms. Tonya M. Tweed, 43, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Funeral arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

John Henley Flintom

John Henley Flintom

Feb 1, 2016

AIKEN, SC – JOHN HENLEY FLINTOM, 82, beloved husband of Gail Dindinger Flintom, died Monday, February 01, 2016 at Pepper Hill Nursing Home. A native of Staunton, VA, John was a son of the late Charles Woods and Mary Ruth Henley Flintom. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the 82nd Airborne in Korea. After graduating...

Sabra Toole Sanders

Sabra Toole Sanders

Jan 31, 2016

NEW ELLENTON, SC - Sabra Toole McClain Sanders passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Pepper Hill Nursing Center. Sabra was the widow of Edwin "Tink" Sanders. She was born February 9, 1921, to Davis and Florrie Toole of the Talatha Community. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Dave and Billy...

William Stewart Brown

William Stewart Brown

Jan 27, 2016

AIKEN, SC – WILLIAM STEWART BROWN, 21, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at his home. A native of Tallahassee, FL, William was the son of Tim and Leah Stewart Brown. He lived in Aiken for the last 15 years and was a graduate of South Aiken Christian School. He was attending Aiken Technical College. William was a member of Town...

Donald Gene Melton, Sr.

Donald Gene Melton, Sr.

Jan 26, 2016

AIKEN, SC – DONALD GENE MELTON, SR, 77, beloved husband of Marilyn Smith Melton, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA. A native of Augusta, GA, Don was a son of the late Willie Claude, Sr. and Melissa Claire Wallace Melton. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a retired machinist at the...