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Aiken – Mr. Lowell Ray Kendrick, 84, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021.
Lowell was born in Pikeville, KY, a son of the late John Evans and Kelsie Rowe Kendrick. He lived in the Aiken area since 1959, and retired from Aiken Electric Co-Op after over 25 years. He was a member of Foreman Memorial Baptist Church where he once...
Clifton Ellis Tyler, 38, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. Funeral services were held privately. SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Nancy Louise Simmons Walters, 82, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. Born in Allendale, SC, Nancy was a daughter of the late Winchester Cliff and Julia Virginia Rosier Simmons. She grew up in Barnwell and graduated from Barnwell High School. She then went on to receive her Associate's Degree from Aiken Technical College. Nancy was first...
Aiken – Mrs. Claudia Patricia Castillo Gutierrez, 45, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. Claudia was born in Monterrey, Mexico, a daughter of Eulalio Castillo Lopez and Maria Del Pilar Gutierrez Acosta. (add more info here) She is survived by her husband, Cesar Gamaliel De Leon Aguilera ; daughters, Priscila De Leon-Castillo, Aiken, Alondra Patricia De Leon, Aiken, Stacy De...
Mrs. Myrtle Irene Garlinger, 97, passed away peacefully Monday, September 27, 2021 at Hitchcock Place, Aiken, SC. Mrs. Garlinger was born in Hollis, New York to Charles and Ida Hennings, she graduated from The Mary Lewis Academy in 1942, and began her secretarial career in New York City. Myrtle met John H. Garlinger, Jr. during the early days of television...
AIKEN, SC – SHAWN ELBERT COUCH, 38, died Sunday, September 26, 2021.
Born in Fairhope, AL, Shawn was a son of Cheryl Tyson Couch and the late George Elbert Couch, Jr. He lived most his life in Aiken and was a union carpenter with Local #283 at the Savannah River Site.
Shawn loved his country and was very patriotic. He...
AIKEN, SC - RONALD ALBERT LaCOUTURE (April 11, 1932 - September 26, 2021) was born in Marlborough, MA as his French Canadian family moved there before his birth. He received his early education in Catholic Schools in Quebec, Canada and Marlborough, MA where he was ‘adopted’ and taught by Catholic nuns until he was 12. He became emancipated at age...
JACK R. McGRATH, 74, beloved husband of Terry McGrath, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his residence.
A native of Buffalo Center, IA, Jack graduated from University Northern Iowa in 1969. He lived in Broomfield, CO for 30 years where he taught computer science at Broomfield High School. He also coached golf, baseball and basketball.
Jack and Terry retired...
AIKEN, SC - Betty Beatty Counts of Aiken died on Friday, September 24, 2021. Betty was born the daughter of Lt Col Griffin R and Daisy B Beatty in Boise, ID. After living in various cities in the US and Germany, she graduated from A L Miller High School IN Macon, GA. She attended Wake Forest University and USC-Aiken. She...
AIKEN, SC – ERICA NICOLE SEWARD, 27, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at her residence along with her parents, John Fitzgerald Seward, Sr. and Mary Ann Powlas and her brother, Jonathan Seward. Surviving are her brother, John Fitzgerald Seward, Jr.; sister, Theresa Seward, all of Aiken; maternal grandparents, Charles D. and Kerry Huff Powlas; paternal grandmother, Deloris Berry, aunts, Joerette...
AIKEN, SC – MARY ANN POWLAS, 50, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at her residence along with her husband, John Fitzgerald Seward, Sr., her daughter, Erica Nicole Seward and her son, Jonathan Seward. Born in Orangeburg, SC, Mary Ann was a daughter of Charles D. and Kerry Huff Powlas. She lived in Aiken most of her life. Surviving are her...
AIKEN, SC – JOHN FITZGERALD SEWARD, SR., 55, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at his residence along with his wife, Mary Ann Powlas, his daughter, Erica Nicole Seward and his son, Jonathan Seward. A native of Aiken, John was a son of Deloris Berry and the late Raymond F. Seward. Surviving are his son, John Fitzgerald Seward, Jr., daughter, Theresa...
Mrs. Lucille C. Stallings, loving referred to as “Miss Lucy”, age 94 entered into heaven on September 24 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Stallings was born in Charleston, SC, and moved to Aiken County as a young girl. She was an exceptional lady, loved by all who knew her. She was a lifelong member of Foreman Memorial Baptist Church. “Miss...
AIKEN, SC – Jonathan Seward, 19, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at his residence along with his parents, John Fitzgerald Seward, Sr. and Mary Ann Powlas, his sister, Erica Nicole Seward. Surviving are his brother, John Fitzgerald Seward, Jr.; sister, Theresa Seward, all of Aiken; maternal grandparents, Charles D. and Kerry Huff Powlas; paternal grandmother, Deloris Berry, aunts, Joerette Seward,...
Aiken – Mr. David Lloyd Meyers, 72, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021.
David was born in Oak Park, IL, a son of the late David Otto Meyers and Eleanor Strutz Meyers. He was a mortgage broker, and avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Blackhawks fan.
David is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Froebel Meyers; daughter, Lisa (Gilbert Richa) Meyers,...
Aiken – Mrs. Phyllis Jean Renn Lawless, 85, entered into rest peacefully at home while surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Phyllis was born in Welch, WV, the daughter of the late Donald and Phyllis Nuckolls Renn. She was happiest when surrounded by her family. She is survived by her two daughters, Cindy (Col Mike,...
AIKEN, SC - Richard A. Wenzel of Aiken, South Carolina passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at his residence.
Dick was born on March 8, 1941 in Utica, New York. While growing up in Clinton, New York he was an avid football and hockey player. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1959.
...
Aiken – Mr. Lucious Matthew Morris, Sr., 79, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Lucious was a lifelong resident of Aiken, son of the late Lucious Alton Morris and Lucy Day Morris. He was an auto mechanic, and owner of Matthews Used Car Garage for many years. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He is survived by his...
WAGENER, SC - Mrs. Karen Ruth Woods Wyont, 64, beloved wife of Larry Clinton Wyont, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Karen Ruth Woods Wyont was born July 15, 1957 in Jasper, Texas where she was raised. She graduated from Texas State where she was a member of the well-known Strutters dance team. After graduation she moved to Houston, Texas...
AIKEN, SC – Doris Marie Carson, 88, beloved wife of the late Gene Alan Carson, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at The Place at Pepper Hill.
A memorial service will be held at Saturday afternoon, September 25th at 2 o’clock at Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home with The Reverend Grayson “Butch” Blackwell officiating.
Doris was born March 31,...
Aiken – Mr. Lowell Ray Kendrick, 84, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021.
Lowell was born in Pikeville, KY, a son of the late John Evans and Kelsie Rowe Kendrick. He lived in the Aiken area since 1959, and retired from Aiken Electric Co-Op after over 25 years. He was a member of Foreman Memorial Baptist Church where he once...
Clifton Ellis Tyler, 38, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. Funeral services were held privately. SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
AIKEN, SC – Mrs. Nancy Louise Simmons Walters, 82, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. Born in Allendale, SC, Nancy was a daughter of the late Winchester Cliff and Julia Virginia Rosier Simmons. She grew up in Barnwell and graduated from Barnwell High School. She then went on to receive her Associate's Degree from Aiken Technical College. Nancy was first...
Aiken – Mrs. Claudia Patricia Castillo Gutierrez, 45, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. Claudia was born in Monterrey, Mexico, a daughter of Eulalio Castillo Lopez and Maria Del Pilar Gutierrez Acosta. (add more info here) She is survived by her husband, Cesar Gamaliel De Leon Aguilera ; daughters, Priscila De Leon-Castillo, Aiken, Alondra Patricia De Leon, Aiken, Stacy De...
Mrs. Myrtle Irene Garlinger, 97, passed away peacefully Monday, September 27, 2021 at Hitchcock Place, Aiken, SC. Mrs. Garlinger was born in Hollis, New York to Charles and Ida Hennings, she graduated from The Mary Lewis Academy in 1942, and began her secretarial career in New York City. Myrtle met John H. Garlinger, Jr. during the early days of television...
AIKEN, SC – SHAWN ELBERT COUCH, 38, died Sunday, September 26, 2021.
Born in Fairhope, AL, Shawn was a son of Cheryl Tyson Couch and the late George Elbert Couch, Jr. He lived most his life in Aiken and was a union carpenter with Local #283 at the Savannah River Site.
Shawn loved his country and was very patriotic. He...
AIKEN, SC - RONALD ALBERT LaCOUTURE (April 11, 1932 - September 26, 2021) was born in Marlborough, MA as his French Canadian family moved there before his birth. He received his early education in Catholic Schools in Quebec, Canada and Marlborough, MA where he was ‘adopted’ and taught by Catholic nuns until he was 12. He became emancipated at age...
JACK R. McGRATH, 74, beloved husband of Terry McGrath, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his residence.
A native of Buffalo Center, IA, Jack graduated from University Northern Iowa in 1969. He lived in Broomfield, CO for 30 years where he taught computer science at Broomfield High School. He also coached golf, baseball and basketball.
Jack and Terry retired...
AIKEN, SC - Betty Beatty Counts of Aiken died on Friday, September 24, 2021. Betty was born the daughter of Lt Col Griffin R and Daisy B Beatty in Boise, ID. After living in various cities in the US and Germany, she graduated from A L Miller High School IN Macon, GA. She attended Wake Forest University and USC-Aiken. She...
AIKEN, SC – ERICA NICOLE SEWARD, 27, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at her residence along with her parents, John Fitzgerald Seward, Sr. and Mary Ann Powlas and her brother, Jonathan Seward. Surviving are her brother, John Fitzgerald Seward, Jr.; sister, Theresa Seward, all of Aiken; maternal grandparents, Charles D. and Kerry Huff Powlas; paternal grandmother, Deloris Berry, aunts, Joerette...
AIKEN, SC – MARY ANN POWLAS, 50, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at her residence along with her husband, John Fitzgerald Seward, Sr., her daughter, Erica Nicole Seward and her son, Jonathan Seward. Born in Orangeburg, SC, Mary Ann was a daughter of Charles D. and Kerry Huff Powlas. She lived in Aiken most of her life. Surviving are her...
AIKEN, SC – JOHN FITZGERALD SEWARD, SR., 55, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at his residence along with his wife, Mary Ann Powlas, his daughter, Erica Nicole Seward and his son, Jonathan Seward. A native of Aiken, John was a son of Deloris Berry and the late Raymond F. Seward. Surviving are his son, John Fitzgerald Seward, Jr., daughter, Theresa...
Mrs. Lucille C. Stallings, loving referred to as “Miss Lucy”, age 94 entered into heaven on September 24 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Stallings was born in Charleston, SC, and moved to Aiken County as a young girl. She was an exceptional lady, loved by all who knew her. She was a lifelong member of Foreman Memorial Baptist Church. “Miss...
AIKEN, SC – Jonathan Seward, 19, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at his residence along with his parents, John Fitzgerald Seward, Sr. and Mary Ann Powlas, his sister, Erica Nicole Seward. Surviving are his brother, John Fitzgerald Seward, Jr.; sister, Theresa Seward, all of Aiken; maternal grandparents, Charles D. and Kerry Huff Powlas; paternal grandmother, Deloris Berry, aunts, Joerette Seward,...
Aiken – Mr. David Lloyd Meyers, 72, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021.
David was born in Oak Park, IL, a son of the late David Otto Meyers and Eleanor Strutz Meyers. He was a mortgage broker, and avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Blackhawks fan.
David is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Froebel Meyers; daughter, Lisa (Gilbert Richa) Meyers,...
Aiken – Mrs. Phyllis Jean Renn Lawless, 85, entered into rest peacefully at home while surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Phyllis was born in Welch, WV, the daughter of the late Donald and Phyllis Nuckolls Renn. She was happiest when surrounded by her family. She is survived by her two daughters, Cindy (Col Mike,...
AIKEN, SC - Richard A. Wenzel of Aiken, South Carolina passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at his residence.
Dick was born on March 8, 1941 in Utica, New York. While growing up in Clinton, New York he was an avid football and hockey player. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1959.
...
Aiken – Mr. Lucious Matthew Morris, Sr., 79, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Lucious was a lifelong resident of Aiken, son of the late Lucious Alton Morris and Lucy Day Morris. He was an auto mechanic, and owner of Matthews Used Car Garage for many years. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He is survived by his...
WAGENER, SC - Mrs. Karen Ruth Woods Wyont, 64, beloved wife of Larry Clinton Wyont, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Karen Ruth Woods Wyont was born July 15, 1957 in Jasper, Texas where she was raised. She graduated from Texas State where she was a member of the well-known Strutters dance team. After graduation she moved to Houston, Texas...
AIKEN, SC – Doris Marie Carson, 88, beloved wife of the late Gene Alan Carson, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at The Place at Pepper Hill.
A memorial service will be held at Saturday afternoon, September 25th at 2 o’clock at Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home with The Reverend Grayson “Butch” Blackwell officiating.
Doris was born March 31,...
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