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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Myra Elaine Bright Painter

Myra Elaine Bright Painter

Sep 2, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Myra Elaine Bright Painter, age72, passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2022. Mrs. Painter was born in Gaffney, SC and lived the past 50 years in Aiken. Mrs. Painter was an active member of Millbrook Baptist Church for many years. She was the secretary of the Agape Sunday School Class. Before becoming a mother...

Theodora Miriam Haile Lee

Theodora Miriam Haile Lee

Sep 1, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Theodora Miriam “Dodie” Haile Lee, 92, died Thursday, September 1, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 2nd at Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dr. Fred W. Andrea III and Rev. Bill Howard III will officiate. Interment will follow in historic Bethany Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 1:00 PM...

David Goodwick

David Goodwick

Aug 30, 2022

“All you touch and all you see, is all your life will ever be”. – Pink Floyd

 

David Goodwick, husband, father, brother, son, musician, fisherman, animal-lover, & friend to many, passed away on August 30, 2022. David had a tender spirit with a seemingly endless capacity to care about the world he lived in and the people and animals...

Richard Anthony Buckshaw

Richard Anthony Buckshaw

Aug 29, 2022

AIKEN, SC – RICHARD ANTHONY BUCKSHAW, 81, beloved husband of Bonnie Buckshaw, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, August 29, 2022 at his residence.

A native of Indiana, PA, Richard was a son of the late John Robert and Madeline Pecarie Buckshaw.  He was a firefighter with the City of Dearborn Heights Fire Department, retiring after 24 years.  He loved cooking meals...

John Michael Bartos

John Michael Bartos

Aug 26, 2022

AIKEN, SC - JOHN MICHAEL BARTOS passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 at his residence.

Born May 29, 1933 in Phillipsburg, NJ. Parents were John C. Bartos, Jr. and Veronica Sikora Bartos. John was a 1950 graduate of Phillipsburg High School.

He worked as a draftsman of Ingersoll until he enlisted in the Army. He served in Alaska in ASA...

Betty Jean Loyd

Betty Jean Loyd

Aug 26, 2022

Betty Jean Loyd (Pennington) began her journey with her angel wings on August 26, 2022 at the age of 75 in Aiken, SC.

Betty was born August 24, 1947 and preceded in death by her parents, Rev. James Leanord and Frances Loyd of Poplar Bluff, MO. She was the baby of five girls, Lola Catherine, Pat, Wanda, Johnema, and Betty....

James W. Bailey, Jr.

James W. Bailey, Jr.

Aug 26, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JAMES W. BAILEY, JR., 78, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Anderson, SC, James was a son of the late James W. and Annie Jewel Tinsley Bailey.  He lived most of his life in Evans, GA before moving to Aiken in 2018.  James was proud of his service in the...

Scott Linden Longshore

Scott Linden Longshore

Aug 26, 2022

Aiken - Mr. Scott Linden Longshore, 76, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022.

Scott was born in Canton, NY, son of the late Miles “Big Mike” and Nadine Smith Longshore.  He worked in various industries throughout his life, including golf cart production.  Scott loved the woods and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Scott is survived by two daughters, Cori...

Harold Randall Bass

Harold Randall Bass

Aug 25, 2022

Dr. Harold R. Bass, 85, of Aiken, SC passed into the arms of his Lord on August 25 surrounded by his family. 

Hal Bass was born August 28, 1936 in Roodhouse, IL to Harold Aaron and Pauline Bass. He married his high school sweetheart, Marge Blaine, on June 24, 1961 in Wauconda, IL.

Dr. Bass graduated from Wauconda High School in...

John James Garvin

John James Garvin

Aug 24, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JOHN JAMES GARVIN, JR., 67, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at his residence.

A native of Detroit, MI, John was a son of the late Fred and Robbye Riddle Cowen.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and lived most of his life in the Detroit area until moving to Aiken four years ago.  He...

Jayantilal Patel

Jayantilal Patel

Aug 23, 2022

AIKEN, SC - JAYANTILAL PATEL, 90, passed away Monday evening, August 23, 2022 at his residence.

The funeral service will be Thursday morning, August 25th at 10 o'clock at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home.

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

Arline Lorraine Grigas

Arline Lorraine Grigas

Aug 20, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Arline Lorraine Grigas, 71, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 at her home. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803.

Mary Dyches Kenney

Mary Dyches Kenney

Aug 20, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Mary Dyches Kenney, age 99, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Shadow Oaks Assisted Living facility in Aiken. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Kenney, and her daughter, Mary K. Hoehn.

She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth C. Kenney; her grandson, Donald A. Shirley; her granddaughter, Mary Katherine Shirley; and...

Joseph L. Womack

Joseph L. Womack

Aug 20, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JOSEPH L. WOMACK, 92, beloved husband of Ramona Allen Womack, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 in his home.

A native of Andrews, NC, Joe was a son of the late Lyman Bryan and Carrie Robinson Womack. He grew up in Andrews and attended Mars Hill College for his first two years of post-secondary education. He transferred to...

Baby Hunter Allen Hayes

Baby Hunter Allen Hayes

Aug 16, 2022

Aiken – Baby Boy Hunter Allen Hayes, beloved son of Tyler Hayes and Ivy Seigler, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022. 

Hunter is also survived by his sister, Ava Hayes; great grandmother, Blanche Shirah of Aiken; grandmothers, Debra Hayes, Janice Morris, Viicki Lynn all of Aiken; grandfathers, Robert Hayes, Joshua Seigler of Aiken; uncles, Cory Hayes, Michael Reames, John Williamson...

James "Trey" Laval Bland III

James "Trey" Laval Bland III

Aug 15, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JAMES LAVAL “Trey” BLAND III, 31, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Trey was a son of Darlene Murphy Sullivan and the late James Laval “Jimmie” Bland, Jr.  He was a graduate of South Aiken High School and was a heavy equipment operator.  He was baptized into the Baptist faith. ...

Anthony Francois Meunier

Anthony Francois Meunier

Aug 14, 2022

AIKEN, SC – ANTHONY FRANCOIS MEUNIER, 22, passed away tragically Sunday, August 14, 2022.

Born in Clearwater, FL on June 8th. 2000, Anthony was a son of David Meunier and Laurence Francisci Meunier.  He was raised in Largo, FL and had a passion for animals and family.  He loved traveling to France to see the rest of family, he was studying to...

Robert L. Kimmel

Robert L. Kimmel

Aug 13, 2022

Robert Kimmel, loving husband of Susan Kimmel passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2022 at the age of 88.

Born in Lima, Ohio, Bob was the Son of the late Donald and Mary Kimmel.  He was raised in Lima, Ohio.  After graduating high school in 1952, he was accepted at the General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan.  His...

Jana King Broome

Jana King Broome

Aug 12, 2022

Aiken – Mrs. Jana King Broome, 58, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022. Jana was born in Jackson, MS, a daughter of the late Oscar S. and Sarah Juanita Hamby King. She had lived in Aiken for the last four and a half years and was a member of Mercy Church. Jana was a homemaker and the “heart” of her...

James Chandler Guynn

James Chandler Guynn

Aug 12, 2022

AIKEN, SC - JAMES CHANDLER GUYNN, 81, beloved husband of Cheryl Miller Guynn, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022 at his residence.

Additional obituary information will be posted later.

Surviving is his wife of 56 years, Cheryl; two daughters, Melissa J. Guynn, Las Cruces, NM and Mary O. Guynn (Justin Pimsner), Aiken.  In addition to his parents, James was preceded...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Myra Elaine Bright Painter

Myra Elaine Bright Painter

Sep 2, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Myra Elaine Bright Painter, age72, passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2022. Mrs. Painter was born in Gaffney, SC and lived the past 50 years in Aiken. Mrs. Painter was an active member of Millbrook Baptist Church for many years. She was the secretary of the Agape Sunday School Class. Before becoming a mother...

Theodora Miriam Haile Lee

Theodora Miriam Haile Lee

Sep 1, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Theodora Miriam “Dodie” Haile Lee, 92, died Thursday, September 1, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 2nd at Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dr. Fred W. Andrea III and Rev. Bill Howard III will officiate. Interment will follow in historic Bethany Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 1:00 PM...

David Goodwick

David Goodwick

Aug 30, 2022

“All you touch and all you see, is all your life will ever be”. – Pink Floyd

 

David Goodwick, husband, father, brother, son, musician, fisherman, animal-lover, & friend to many, passed away on August 30, 2022. David had a tender spirit with a seemingly endless capacity to care about the world he lived in and the people and animals...

Richard Anthony Buckshaw

Richard Anthony Buckshaw

Aug 29, 2022

AIKEN, SC – RICHARD ANTHONY BUCKSHAW, 81, beloved husband of Bonnie Buckshaw, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, August 29, 2022 at his residence.

A native of Indiana, PA, Richard was a son of the late John Robert and Madeline Pecarie Buckshaw.  He was a firefighter with the City of Dearborn Heights Fire Department, retiring after 24 years.  He loved cooking meals...

John Michael Bartos

John Michael Bartos

Aug 26, 2022

AIKEN, SC - JOHN MICHAEL BARTOS passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 at his residence.

Born May 29, 1933 in Phillipsburg, NJ. Parents were John C. Bartos, Jr. and Veronica Sikora Bartos. John was a 1950 graduate of Phillipsburg High School.

He worked as a draftsman of Ingersoll until he enlisted in the Army. He served in Alaska in ASA...

Betty Jean Loyd

Betty Jean Loyd

Aug 26, 2022

Betty Jean Loyd (Pennington) began her journey with her angel wings on August 26, 2022 at the age of 75 in Aiken, SC.

Betty was born August 24, 1947 and preceded in death by her parents, Rev. James Leanord and Frances Loyd of Poplar Bluff, MO. She was the baby of five girls, Lola Catherine, Pat, Wanda, Johnema, and Betty....

James W. Bailey, Jr.

James W. Bailey, Jr.

Aug 26, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JAMES W. BAILEY, JR., 78, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Born in Anderson, SC, James was a son of the late James W. and Annie Jewel Tinsley Bailey.  He lived most of his life in Evans, GA before moving to Aiken in 2018.  James was proud of his service in the...

Scott Linden Longshore

Scott Linden Longshore

Aug 26, 2022

Aiken - Mr. Scott Linden Longshore, 76, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022.

Scott was born in Canton, NY, son of the late Miles “Big Mike” and Nadine Smith Longshore.  He worked in various industries throughout his life, including golf cart production.  Scott loved the woods and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Scott is survived by two daughters, Cori...

Harold Randall Bass

Harold Randall Bass

Aug 25, 2022

Dr. Harold R. Bass, 85, of Aiken, SC passed into the arms of his Lord on August 25 surrounded by his family. 

Hal Bass was born August 28, 1936 in Roodhouse, IL to Harold Aaron and Pauline Bass. He married his high school sweetheart, Marge Blaine, on June 24, 1961 in Wauconda, IL.

Dr. Bass graduated from Wauconda High School in...

John James Garvin

John James Garvin

Aug 24, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JOHN JAMES GARVIN, JR., 67, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at his residence.

A native of Detroit, MI, John was a son of the late Fred and Robbye Riddle Cowen.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and lived most of his life in the Detroit area until moving to Aiken four years ago.  He...

Jayantilal Patel

Jayantilal Patel

Aug 23, 2022

AIKEN, SC - JAYANTILAL PATEL, 90, passed away Monday evening, August 23, 2022 at his residence.

The funeral service will be Thursday morning, August 25th at 10 o'clock at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home.

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

Arline Lorraine Grigas

Arline Lorraine Grigas

Aug 20, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Arline Lorraine Grigas, 71, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 at her home. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803.

Mary Dyches Kenney

Mary Dyches Kenney

Aug 20, 2022

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Mary Dyches Kenney, age 99, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Shadow Oaks Assisted Living facility in Aiken. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Kenney, and her daughter, Mary K. Hoehn.

She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth C. Kenney; her grandson, Donald A. Shirley; her granddaughter, Mary Katherine Shirley; and...

Joseph L. Womack

Joseph L. Womack

Aug 20, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JOSEPH L. WOMACK, 92, beloved husband of Ramona Allen Womack, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 in his home.

A native of Andrews, NC, Joe was a son of the late Lyman Bryan and Carrie Robinson Womack. He grew up in Andrews and attended Mars Hill College for his first two years of post-secondary education. He transferred to...

Baby Hunter Allen Hayes

Baby Hunter Allen Hayes

Aug 16, 2022

Aiken – Baby Boy Hunter Allen Hayes, beloved son of Tyler Hayes and Ivy Seigler, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022. 

Hunter is also survived by his sister, Ava Hayes; great grandmother, Blanche Shirah of Aiken; grandmothers, Debra Hayes, Janice Morris, Viicki Lynn all of Aiken; grandfathers, Robert Hayes, Joshua Seigler of Aiken; uncles, Cory Hayes, Michael Reames, John Williamson...

James "Trey" Laval Bland III

James "Trey" Laval Bland III

Aug 15, 2022

AIKEN, SC – JAMES LAVAL “Trey” BLAND III, 31, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Trey was a son of Darlene Murphy Sullivan and the late James Laval “Jimmie” Bland, Jr.  He was a graduate of South Aiken High School and was a heavy equipment operator.  He was baptized into the Baptist faith. ...

Anthony Francois Meunier

Anthony Francois Meunier

Aug 14, 2022

AIKEN, SC – ANTHONY FRANCOIS MEUNIER, 22, passed away tragically Sunday, August 14, 2022.

Born in Clearwater, FL on June 8th. 2000, Anthony was a son of David Meunier and Laurence Francisci Meunier.  He was raised in Largo, FL and had a passion for animals and family.  He loved traveling to France to see the rest of family, he was studying to...

Robert L. Kimmel

Robert L. Kimmel

Aug 13, 2022

Robert Kimmel, loving husband of Susan Kimmel passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2022 at the age of 88.

Born in Lima, Ohio, Bob was the Son of the late Donald and Mary Kimmel.  He was raised in Lima, Ohio.  After graduating high school in 1952, he was accepted at the General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan.  His...

Jana King Broome

Jana King Broome

Aug 12, 2022

Aiken – Mrs. Jana King Broome, 58, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022. Jana was born in Jackson, MS, a daughter of the late Oscar S. and Sarah Juanita Hamby King. She had lived in Aiken for the last four and a half years and was a member of Mercy Church. Jana was a homemaker and the “heart” of her...

James Chandler Guynn

James Chandler Guynn

Aug 12, 2022

AIKEN, SC - JAMES CHANDLER GUYNN, 81, beloved husband of Cheryl Miller Guynn, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022 at his residence.

Additional obituary information will be posted later.

Surviving is his wife of 56 years, Cheryl; two daughters, Melissa J. Guynn, Las Cruces, NM and Mary O. Guynn (Justin Pimsner), Aiken.  In addition to his parents, James was preceded...

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