Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Dorothy Bloomfield Rigby

Dorothy Bloomfield Rigby

Nov 15, 2012

Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Hilton Pruett

Hilton Pruett

Nov 14, 2012

NEW ELLENTON, SC - HILTON PRUETT, 84, beloved husband of Joy Jewell Pruett, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Pruett was born in Eastman, GA on September 05, 1928 and was a son of the late George Eddie Pruett and Eunice Thompson Pruett. He grew up in Macon, GA and served in the Army during the Korean...

Dennis Arnold Torres

Dennis Arnold Torres

Nov 13, 2012

WARRENVILLE – Mr. Dennis Arnold Torres, 72, died Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Mr. Torres was born in the Bronx, NY, a son of the late David and Maria Perez Torres. He served in the US Navy, had been a resident of Aiken County for 11 years, and was a night clerk at Days Inn. Survivors include his loving wife, Debra...

Friedel Ransenberg

Friedel Ransenberg

Nov 12, 2012

AIKEN, SC - FRIEDEL FRITZ "FRED" RANSENBERG, 87, died Monday, November 12, 2012 at his step-daughter's residence. A native of Wennemen, Germany, Mr. Ransenberg was the second oldest of six children of Jakob Ransenberg, a decorated sergeant in the German Army during World War I and Matilda Jacob Ransenberg. At the age of 16, Friedel was sent to Auschwitz Concentration...

Carol King Lawrence

Carol King Lawrence

Nov 12, 2012

AIKEN, SC CAROL JEAN KING LAWRENCE, 82, widow of Charley Lord Lawrence, Jr., died Monday, November 12, 2012 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA. A native of Griffin, GA, Mrs. Lawrence was a daughter of the late Ewell Bernard King & Ossie Mae Dillard King. She graduated from Griffin High School and was proud to have served as a page for...

Ralph Waldrop

Ralph Waldrop

Nov 12, 2012

AIKEN, SC- RALPH FURMAN WALDROP, beloved husband of Doris Faye McNure Waldrop passed away at 94 on Monday, November 12, 2012. Mr. Waldrop was born in Franklin, North Carolina on April 13, 1918, having made Aiken his home since 1951. He was a veteran and served in the Army Air Force during WWII. He retired from EI DuPont SRP after...

Quillor Jutson Fulmer, Jr.

Quillor Jutson Fulmer, Jr.

Nov 11, 2012

AIKEN – Mr. Q. Jutson Fulmer, Jr., 83, died Sunday, November 11, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 1:52 PM Wednesday at Millbrook Baptist Church with the Reverend Dr. Eddie Leopard officiating. Interment will follow in Historic Bethany Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Billy Howard, Ronnie Garrett, Jimmy Stewart, Tommy Young, Robert Hall, Marvin Zuelsdorf. Honorary pallbearers will be the...

Rev. Jesse "Jack" F. Hasty, Jr.

Rev. Jesse "Jack" F. Hasty, Jr.

Nov 11, 2012

AIKEN, SC - The Reverend Jesse F. “Jack” Hasty Jr., age 86, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Home. Rev. Hasty was born April 3, 1926, in Charlotte, NC, the only child of Jesse F. Hasty Sr. and Nancy Long Hasty. He spent his early years in Charlotte and attended Brevard College there where he played...

Mary R. Morris

Mary R. Morris

Nov 6, 2012

AIKEN – Mrs. Mary R. Morris, 79, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Mrs. Morris was born in Williston, SC, having made Aiken her home for the past 60 years. She was a daughter of the late Joseph H. and Inez Mildred Williams Roberson. Mrs. Morris worked as a nurse’s aide for Aiken Nursing Home and was a member of Shiloh...

Claudia Peeples Hurt

Claudia Peeples Hurt

Nov 3, 2012

AIKEN – Mrs. Claudia Peeples Hurt, 92, died Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Augusta, GA. The family will receive friends at 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 7 with the funeral services following at 11:00 AM in the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Frank Hyder will officiate. Interment will be held Thursday, November 8 in Beaufort National...

Barbara Duthie

Barbara Duthie

Nov 3, 2012

AIKEN - Mrs. Barbara Rose Ransom Duthie, 64, died Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Mrs. Duthie was born in Tell City, IN, a daughter of the late Alvin Ransom and Mae B. Guillaume Ransom Peter. She was a quality control inspector and owner of Home Cleaning Service. She was a member of Houndslake Country Club, and...

Margaret Hilare Inder

Margaret Hilare Inder

Nov 3, 2012

AIKEN – Mrs. Margaret Hilare Inder, 87, died Saturday, November 3, 2012. Mrs. Inder was born in Fort William, Ontario, Canada, and moved to Aiken with her late husband, Dr. Harry Inder after his retirement. The two of them joined Houndslake Country Club, and were fixtures on the golf course. She later became interested in the advancements in the USCA...

Anna Homich Nayda

Anna Homich Nayda

Nov 1, 2012

Anna Homich Nayda, 78, of Aiken, SC (formerly of Cairnbrook, Pa, Bridgeton, NJ, Ivanhoe, NC, and Hereford, AZ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 1,2012. Survived by her husband of 55 years, Walter J. Nayda, her daughters Debra Ann (Leon V Tice II) of Schellsburg, PA, and Kimberly Sue ( Andrew St.Clair) of Aiken, SC. and grandchildren, Leon Travis Tice...

Jeannette G. Harvey

Jeannette G. Harvey

Nov 1, 2012

AIKEN, SC - JEANNETTE GODLEY HARVEY, 76, widow of James Fred Harvey, Sr., died Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Georgia Health Sciences University Medical Center. Born in Walterboro, SC, Mrs. Harvey was a daughter of the late Donald Sherman and Sarah Elizabeth Polk Godley. She grew up in Miley, SC and had lived in Aiken since 1960. Mrs. Harvey was...

Agnes Marie Kittrell Judd

Agnes Marie Kittrell Judd

Oct 30, 2012

AIKEN, SC - AGNES MARIE KITTRELL JUDD, 80, beloved wife of Charles Lee Judd, died Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at her residence. A native of Difficult, TN, Mrs. Judd grew up in Carthage, TN and was a daughter of the late Gene Clyde and Willie Mae Franklin Kittrell. She was a homemaker and had lived in Aiken since 1962 and...

Charles Elliot Wilson, Jr.

Charles Elliot Wilson, Jr.

Oct 27, 2012

AIKEN - Charles E. Wilson, Jr., of Aiken, SC, born on December, 2, 1941, died at University Hospital in Augusta, GA on October 27, 2012. In addition to his wife, Carolyn, he is survived by his son, Charles E. Wilson, III (Sherry) of Adamstown, MD; his daughter, Kristin Raker (Ken) of Derwood, MD; his daughter, Laura Crim (Ryan) of Carlisle,...

Norman M. Redd, Sr.

Norman M. Redd, Sr.

Oct 26, 2012

WINDSOR, SC - NORMAN M. REDD, SR., 78, died Friday, October 26, 2012 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Mr. Redd was a son of the late Otis A. and Nettie Heath Redd. He was a baptist and retired from construction. Survivors include a son, Norman M. Redd, Jr., Windsor; daughter-in-law, Beverly N....

Jack R. Cofer

Jack R. Cofer

Oct 26, 2012

NEW ELLENTON, SC- On Friday, October 26, 2012, Jack Royce Cofer gave up this life on earth to be with his savior after 89 years. Mr. Cofer was born on Sept. 7, 1923 to the late James Madison Cofer & Grace McLane Cofer in the Bethcar Community of Aiken County, South Carolina, having made New Ellenton his home for the...

Janet Marie Collard Ropp

Janet Marie Collard Ropp

Oct 23, 2012

AIKEN – Mrs. Janet Marie Collard Ropp, 92, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at St. Paul Lutheran Church with the Reverend Robert T. Byrne officiating. A private interment will be held in Historic Bethany Cemetery. Mrs. Ropp was born in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Arthur and Marie...

Marjorie Quinn Anderson

Marjorie Quinn Anderson

Oct 18, 2012

AIKEN – Mrs. Marjorie Quinn Anderson, 81, known fondly as “Margie Nell” to those closest to her, passed away peacefully October 18, 2012. Born in Gorman, Texas, she married Robert “Bob” Franklin Anderson on September 4, 1951, and they moved to Aiken, SC in 1955 where they raised a family of three children. Mrs. Anderson had been an active member...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Dorothy Bloomfield Rigby

Dorothy Bloomfield Rigby

Nov 15, 2012

Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

Hilton Pruett

Hilton Pruett

Nov 14, 2012

NEW ELLENTON, SC - HILTON PRUETT, 84, beloved husband of Joy Jewell Pruett, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Pruett was born in Eastman, GA on September 05, 1928 and was a son of the late George Eddie Pruett and Eunice Thompson Pruett. He grew up in Macon, GA and served in the Army during the Korean...

Dennis Arnold Torres

Dennis Arnold Torres

Nov 13, 2012

WARRENVILLE – Mr. Dennis Arnold Torres, 72, died Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Mr. Torres was born in the Bronx, NY, a son of the late David and Maria Perez Torres. He served in the US Navy, had been a resident of Aiken County for 11 years, and was a night clerk at Days Inn. Survivors include his loving wife, Debra...

Friedel Ransenberg

Friedel Ransenberg

Nov 12, 2012

AIKEN, SC - FRIEDEL FRITZ "FRED" RANSENBERG, 87, died Monday, November 12, 2012 at his step-daughter's residence. A native of Wennemen, Germany, Mr. Ransenberg was the second oldest of six children of Jakob Ransenberg, a decorated sergeant in the German Army during World War I and Matilda Jacob Ransenberg. At the age of 16, Friedel was sent to Auschwitz Concentration...

Carol King Lawrence

Carol King Lawrence

Nov 12, 2012

AIKEN, SC CAROL JEAN KING LAWRENCE, 82, widow of Charley Lord Lawrence, Jr., died Monday, November 12, 2012 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA. A native of Griffin, GA, Mrs. Lawrence was a daughter of the late Ewell Bernard King & Ossie Mae Dillard King. She graduated from Griffin High School and was proud to have served as a page for...

Ralph Waldrop

Ralph Waldrop

Nov 12, 2012

AIKEN, SC- RALPH FURMAN WALDROP, beloved husband of Doris Faye McNure Waldrop passed away at 94 on Monday, November 12, 2012. Mr. Waldrop was born in Franklin, North Carolina on April 13, 1918, having made Aiken his home since 1951. He was a veteran and served in the Army Air Force during WWII. He retired from EI DuPont SRP after...

Quillor Jutson Fulmer, Jr.

Quillor Jutson Fulmer, Jr.

Nov 11, 2012

AIKEN – Mr. Q. Jutson Fulmer, Jr., 83, died Sunday, November 11, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 1:52 PM Wednesday at Millbrook Baptist Church with the Reverend Dr. Eddie Leopard officiating. Interment will follow in Historic Bethany Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Billy Howard, Ronnie Garrett, Jimmy Stewart, Tommy Young, Robert Hall, Marvin Zuelsdorf. Honorary pallbearers will be the...

Rev. Jesse "Jack" F. Hasty, Jr.

Rev. Jesse "Jack" F. Hasty, Jr.

Nov 11, 2012

AIKEN, SC - The Reverend Jesse F. “Jack” Hasty Jr., age 86, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Home. Rev. Hasty was born April 3, 1926, in Charlotte, NC, the only child of Jesse F. Hasty Sr. and Nancy Long Hasty. He spent his early years in Charlotte and attended Brevard College there where he played...

Mary R. Morris

Mary R. Morris

Nov 6, 2012

AIKEN – Mrs. Mary R. Morris, 79, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Mrs. Morris was born in Williston, SC, having made Aiken her home for the past 60 years. She was a daughter of the late Joseph H. and Inez Mildred Williams Roberson. Mrs. Morris worked as a nurse’s aide for Aiken Nursing Home and was a member of Shiloh...

Claudia Peeples Hurt

Claudia Peeples Hurt

Nov 3, 2012

AIKEN – Mrs. Claudia Peeples Hurt, 92, died Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Augusta, GA. The family will receive friends at 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 7 with the funeral services following at 11:00 AM in the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Frank Hyder will officiate. Interment will be held Thursday, November 8 in Beaufort National...

Barbara Duthie

Barbara Duthie

Nov 3, 2012

AIKEN - Mrs. Barbara Rose Ransom Duthie, 64, died Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Mrs. Duthie was born in Tell City, IN, a daughter of the late Alvin Ransom and Mae B. Guillaume Ransom Peter. She was a quality control inspector and owner of Home Cleaning Service. She was a member of Houndslake Country Club, and...

Margaret Hilare Inder

Margaret Hilare Inder

Nov 3, 2012

AIKEN – Mrs. Margaret Hilare Inder, 87, died Saturday, November 3, 2012. Mrs. Inder was born in Fort William, Ontario, Canada, and moved to Aiken with her late husband, Dr. Harry Inder after his retirement. The two of them joined Houndslake Country Club, and were fixtures on the golf course. She later became interested in the advancements in the USCA...

Anna Homich Nayda

Anna Homich Nayda

Nov 1, 2012

Anna Homich Nayda, 78, of Aiken, SC (formerly of Cairnbrook, Pa, Bridgeton, NJ, Ivanhoe, NC, and Hereford, AZ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 1,2012. Survived by her husband of 55 years, Walter J. Nayda, her daughters Debra Ann (Leon V Tice II) of Schellsburg, PA, and Kimberly Sue ( Andrew St.Clair) of Aiken, SC. and grandchildren, Leon Travis Tice...

Jeannette G. Harvey

Jeannette G. Harvey

Nov 1, 2012

AIKEN, SC - JEANNETTE GODLEY HARVEY, 76, widow of James Fred Harvey, Sr., died Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Georgia Health Sciences University Medical Center. Born in Walterboro, SC, Mrs. Harvey was a daughter of the late Donald Sherman and Sarah Elizabeth Polk Godley. She grew up in Miley, SC and had lived in Aiken since 1960. Mrs. Harvey was...

Agnes Marie Kittrell Judd

Agnes Marie Kittrell Judd

Oct 30, 2012

AIKEN, SC - AGNES MARIE KITTRELL JUDD, 80, beloved wife of Charles Lee Judd, died Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at her residence. A native of Difficult, TN, Mrs. Judd grew up in Carthage, TN and was a daughter of the late Gene Clyde and Willie Mae Franklin Kittrell. She was a homemaker and had lived in Aiken since 1962 and...

Charles Elliot Wilson, Jr.

Charles Elliot Wilson, Jr.

Oct 27, 2012

AIKEN - Charles E. Wilson, Jr., of Aiken, SC, born on December, 2, 1941, died at University Hospital in Augusta, GA on October 27, 2012. In addition to his wife, Carolyn, he is survived by his son, Charles E. Wilson, III (Sherry) of Adamstown, MD; his daughter, Kristin Raker (Ken) of Derwood, MD; his daughter, Laura Crim (Ryan) of Carlisle,...

Norman M. Redd, Sr.

Norman M. Redd, Sr.

Oct 26, 2012

WINDSOR, SC - NORMAN M. REDD, SR., 78, died Friday, October 26, 2012 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Mr. Redd was a son of the late Otis A. and Nettie Heath Redd. He was a baptist and retired from construction. Survivors include a son, Norman M. Redd, Jr., Windsor; daughter-in-law, Beverly N....

Jack R. Cofer

Jack R. Cofer

Oct 26, 2012

NEW ELLENTON, SC- On Friday, October 26, 2012, Jack Royce Cofer gave up this life on earth to be with his savior after 89 years. Mr. Cofer was born on Sept. 7, 1923 to the late James Madison Cofer & Grace McLane Cofer in the Bethcar Community of Aiken County, South Carolina, having made New Ellenton his home for the...

Janet Marie Collard Ropp

Janet Marie Collard Ropp

Oct 23, 2012

AIKEN – Mrs. Janet Marie Collard Ropp, 92, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at St. Paul Lutheran Church with the Reverend Robert T. Byrne officiating. A private interment will be held in Historic Bethany Cemetery. Mrs. Ropp was born in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Arthur and Marie...

Marjorie Quinn Anderson

Marjorie Quinn Anderson

Oct 18, 2012

AIKEN – Mrs. Marjorie Quinn Anderson, 81, known fondly as “Margie Nell” to those closest to her, passed away peacefully October 18, 2012. Born in Gorman, Texas, she married Robert “Bob” Franklin Anderson on September 4, 1951, and they moved to Aiken, SC in 1955 where they raised a family of three children. Mrs. Anderson had been an active member...