Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Dale D. Hughes

Dale D. Hughes

Apr 10, 2021

DALE D. HUGHES, 96, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his residence.

Plans will be announced by SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Ruth Elaine Schuon

Ruth Elaine Schuon

Apr 10, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Ruth Elaine Schuon, 98, formerly of Allentown, PA, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Nancy Jarvis, in Aiken, SC on Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband James, with whom she shared 73 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, PA on April 22, 1922, she was the daughter...

Robert Jerome Green

Robert Jerome Green

Apr 9, 2021

MSGT ROBERT JEROME “JERRY” GREEN, USA Ret., 73, beloved husband of Beverly Batton Green, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.

     Born in Bennettsville, SC, Jerry was a son of the late Silas Allen Green and Lorene Shiver Green.  He grew up in the Quitman, GA area.  He was a veteran of the...

Margie Dugger McGuire

Margie Dugger McGuire

Apr 8, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARGIE DUGGER McGUIRE, widow of Reed W. McGuire, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at her residence.

A native of Butler, TN, Margie was a daughter of the late Breamer and Polly Dugger.  She lived in Aiken since 1951 and retired from Thermodisc.  She was a longtime member of Millbrook Baptist Church

     Survivors include her daughter,...

James Julius Noyes

James Julius Noyes

Apr 8, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. James Julius Noyes, 92, beloved husband of Marguerite Noyes, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Evelyn Zavala Perre

Evelyn Zavala Perre

Apr 7, 2021

Aiken Mrs. Evelyn Zavala Perre, 95, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

Mrs. Perre was born July 1, 1925, in Dallas, TX, a daughter of the late Pedro C. Zavala and Mary Cardenas Zavala Ramos.  A former teacher, she had been a resident of Aiken since 1992.  She was a member of Wild Outrageous Women, the Aiken Hospital Auxiliary, and...

Ellis Ray Reynolds, Sr.

Ellis Ray Reynolds, Sr.

Mar 29, 2021

AIKEN, SC – ELLIS RAY “POLAK” REYNOLDS, SR., 76, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at his residence.

     A native of Aiken, SC, Ellis was a son of the late Pearlie and Isabella Alma McKay Reynolds.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army and Marine Corps.  He retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass.  Ellis was a history...

Wilma Jean Charles

Wilma Jean Charles

Mar 24, 2021

AIKEN, SC – WILMA JEAN CHARLES, 78, beloved wife of Donald Edward Charles, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her residence.

     A native of Hamilton, NY, Wilma was a daughter of the late Darwin and Marian Sykes Lamb.  She was an LPN in Oswego, NY prior to moving to Coudersport, PA where she worked as office manager...

Willis Euvee "Bill" Josey

Willis Euvee "Bill" Josey

Mar 23, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Willis Euvee "Bill" Josey, 63, passed away on March 23, 2021. Bill was born on April 10, 1957 in Augusta, Georgia. Growing up in New Ellenton as the son of an early cold war era SRS operator and his wife, a loving home-maker, he witnessed dramatic changes to his community over his lifetime. He graduated from...

Dennis "Denny" J. Michaelis

Dennis "Denny" J. Michaelis

Mar 20, 2021

GRANITEVILLE, SC – DENNIS J. “DENNY” MICHAELIS, 75, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA.

     Born and raised in Great Bend, KS, Denny was the son of the late Armen J. and Vera Goodheart Michaelis. He was a graduate of Fort Hayes State University and started his 53 year career with State Farm...

Karen Owen Glenn

Karen Owen Glenn

Mar 18, 2021

JACKSON, SC - Karen Owen Glenn of Jackson, SC, passed away on March 18th, 2021.

     Karen was born in North Carolina, on December 31st, 1953, to William Owen Jr and Betty Jo Owen. She graduated from South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind in 1974.

While attending school, she met Gerard Glenn, and they were married in 1976....

Mary Guest Tatum

Mary Guest Tatum

Mar 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARY RUTH “NANNY” TATUM, 90, widow of Coach DeWitt Tatum passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at her residence surrounded by loved ones.

     A native of Cherokee County, SC, Mary was a daughter of the late Martha Palmer Guest and Estess Guest.  Her mother died when Mary was a small child.  She was raised by her aunt and...

Lois Jean Ross Rains

Lois Jean Ross Rains

Mar 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Lois Jean Ross Rains, 94, widow of the late Ernest Newton Rains, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 15, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

D. Zane Nelson

D. Zane Nelson

Mar 13, 2021

Aiken, SC - D. Zane Nelson, 65, died Saturday, March 13, 2021 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

     Anyone who knew Zane knew that he was the most loving father and spouse a family could ask for. Zane was predeceased by his mother, Gurtha, and father, Frank. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Margaret "Midge" F. Rothrock

Margaret "Midge" F. Rothrock

Mar 11, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARGARET F. ROTHROCK, 77, died Thursday, March 11, 2021 surrounded by her sons after a long and brave battle with lung cancer.

Donald Rothrock predeceased Midge in April 2009.  They were happily married for 46 years.  Of all the titles Midge held, none were more important to her than “Mom and Mrs.”.  Her older son Andrew, an...

Richard Eugene West

Richard Eugene West

Mar 9, 2021

AIKEN, SC – RICHARD EUGENE WEST, 65, beloved husband of Tracey Robinson West, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at his residence.

     A native of Atlanta.  Richard was a son of the late Eugene and Sandra Maxson West.  He retired from Ironworkers Unions Local 387 in Atlanta and Local 709 in Augusta.

     Surviving is his wife Tracey; his...

Harriet Matthews Jackson

Harriet Matthews Jackson

Mar 9, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Ms. Harriet Matthews Jackson, the eldest daughter of Benjamin Franklin Matthews II and the late Betty Choate Matthews, died peacefully on March 9, 2021, from COVID-19 related complications.  She was 65 years old.Harriet was born on March 26, 1955, in Gastonia, NC, and spent happy childhood summers at Camp Merrie-Woode in Sapphire, NC. A graduate of St....

Lawrence Raymond Nicol

Lawrence Raymond Nicol

Mar 8, 2021

AIKEN, SC – LAWRENCE RAYMOND NICOL, 60, beloved husband of Diane Gallaher Nicol, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021.

     A native of Moab, UT, Lawrence was a son of William Hawks and Eva Lorraine Fredericks Nicol.  He was a carpenter and moved to Aiken five months ago from Missouri.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

     Survivors...

Coile Franklin Scarborough

Coile Franklin Scarborough

Mar 7, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Coile Franklin Scarborough, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, March 7, 2021.

Mr. Scarborough was born in Athens, Georgia to Mary Hall and Jonie Scarborough on August 22, 1934.

Coile led an illustrious musical life including directing music at the First Baptist Church for many years.  He was music director at Corner Stone...

Rocky L. Napier, DMD

Rocky L. Napier, DMD

Mar 7, 2021

Aiken – Rocky L. Napier, DMD, 64, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 after a private and courageous two-year battle with colon cancer.

Rocky was a lifelong resident of Aiken county, and son of Jewel Renew Napier, North Augusta, and the late Clarence E. Napier and the brother of Nathan Napier of Nashville, TN.  Rocky grew up as part of...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Dale D. Hughes

Dale D. Hughes

Apr 10, 2021

DALE D. HUGHES, 96, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his residence.

Plans will be announced by SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Ruth Elaine Schuon

Ruth Elaine Schuon

Apr 10, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Ruth Elaine Schuon, 98, formerly of Allentown, PA, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Nancy Jarvis, in Aiken, SC on Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband James, with whom she shared 73 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, PA on April 22, 1922, she was the daughter...

Robert Jerome Green

Robert Jerome Green

Apr 9, 2021

MSGT ROBERT JEROME “JERRY” GREEN, USA Ret., 73, beloved husband of Beverly Batton Green, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.

     Born in Bennettsville, SC, Jerry was a son of the late Silas Allen Green and Lorene Shiver Green.  He grew up in the Quitman, GA area.  He was a veteran of the...

Margie Dugger McGuire

Margie Dugger McGuire

Apr 8, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARGIE DUGGER McGUIRE, widow of Reed W. McGuire, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at her residence.

A native of Butler, TN, Margie was a daughter of the late Breamer and Polly Dugger.  She lived in Aiken since 1951 and retired from Thermodisc.  She was a longtime member of Millbrook Baptist Church

     Survivors include her daughter,...

James Julius Noyes

James Julius Noyes

Apr 8, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. James Julius Noyes, 92, beloved husband of Marguerite Noyes, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

Evelyn Zavala Perre

Evelyn Zavala Perre

Apr 7, 2021

Aiken Mrs. Evelyn Zavala Perre, 95, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

Mrs. Perre was born July 1, 1925, in Dallas, TX, a daughter of the late Pedro C. Zavala and Mary Cardenas Zavala Ramos.  A former teacher, she had been a resident of Aiken since 1992.  She was a member of Wild Outrageous Women, the Aiken Hospital Auxiliary, and...

Ellis Ray Reynolds, Sr.

Ellis Ray Reynolds, Sr.

Mar 29, 2021

AIKEN, SC – ELLIS RAY “POLAK” REYNOLDS, SR., 76, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at his residence.

     A native of Aiken, SC, Ellis was a son of the late Pearlie and Isabella Alma McKay Reynolds.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army and Marine Corps.  He retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass.  Ellis was a history...

Wilma Jean Charles

Wilma Jean Charles

Mar 24, 2021

AIKEN, SC – WILMA JEAN CHARLES, 78, beloved wife of Donald Edward Charles, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her residence.

     A native of Hamilton, NY, Wilma was a daughter of the late Darwin and Marian Sykes Lamb.  She was an LPN in Oswego, NY prior to moving to Coudersport, PA where she worked as office manager...

Willis Euvee "Bill" Josey

Willis Euvee "Bill" Josey

Mar 23, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Willis Euvee "Bill" Josey, 63, passed away on March 23, 2021. Bill was born on April 10, 1957 in Augusta, Georgia. Growing up in New Ellenton as the son of an early cold war era SRS operator and his wife, a loving home-maker, he witnessed dramatic changes to his community over his lifetime. He graduated from...

Dennis "Denny" J. Michaelis

Dennis "Denny" J. Michaelis

Mar 20, 2021

GRANITEVILLE, SC – DENNIS J. “DENNY” MICHAELIS, 75, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA.

     Born and raised in Great Bend, KS, Denny was the son of the late Armen J. and Vera Goodheart Michaelis. He was a graduate of Fort Hayes State University and started his 53 year career with State Farm...

Karen Owen Glenn

Karen Owen Glenn

Mar 18, 2021

JACKSON, SC - Karen Owen Glenn of Jackson, SC, passed away on March 18th, 2021.

     Karen was born in North Carolina, on December 31st, 1953, to William Owen Jr and Betty Jo Owen. She graduated from South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind in 1974.

While attending school, she met Gerard Glenn, and they were married in 1976....

Mary Guest Tatum

Mary Guest Tatum

Mar 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARY RUTH “NANNY” TATUM, 90, widow of Coach DeWitt Tatum passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at her residence surrounded by loved ones.

     A native of Cherokee County, SC, Mary was a daughter of the late Martha Palmer Guest and Estess Guest.  Her mother died when Mary was a small child.  She was raised by her aunt and...

Lois Jean Ross Rains

Lois Jean Ross Rains

Mar 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Lois Jean Ross Rains, 94, widow of the late Ernest Newton Rains, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 15, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

D. Zane Nelson

D. Zane Nelson

Mar 13, 2021

Aiken, SC - D. Zane Nelson, 65, died Saturday, March 13, 2021 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

     Anyone who knew Zane knew that he was the most loving father and spouse a family could ask for. Zane was predeceased by his mother, Gurtha, and father, Frank. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Margaret "Midge" F. Rothrock

Margaret "Midge" F. Rothrock

Mar 11, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARGARET F. ROTHROCK, 77, died Thursday, March 11, 2021 surrounded by her sons after a long and brave battle with lung cancer.

Donald Rothrock predeceased Midge in April 2009.  They were happily married for 46 years.  Of all the titles Midge held, none were more important to her than “Mom and Mrs.”.  Her older son Andrew, an...

Richard Eugene West

Richard Eugene West

Mar 9, 2021

AIKEN, SC – RICHARD EUGENE WEST, 65, beloved husband of Tracey Robinson West, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at his residence.

     A native of Atlanta.  Richard was a son of the late Eugene and Sandra Maxson West.  He retired from Ironworkers Unions Local 387 in Atlanta and Local 709 in Augusta.

     Surviving is his wife Tracey; his...

Harriet Matthews Jackson

Harriet Matthews Jackson

Mar 9, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Ms. Harriet Matthews Jackson, the eldest daughter of Benjamin Franklin Matthews II and the late Betty Choate Matthews, died peacefully on March 9, 2021, from COVID-19 related complications.  She was 65 years old.Harriet was born on March 26, 1955, in Gastonia, NC, and spent happy childhood summers at Camp Merrie-Woode in Sapphire, NC. A graduate of St....

Lawrence Raymond Nicol

Lawrence Raymond Nicol

Mar 8, 2021

AIKEN, SC – LAWRENCE RAYMOND NICOL, 60, beloved husband of Diane Gallaher Nicol, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021.

     A native of Moab, UT, Lawrence was a son of William Hawks and Eva Lorraine Fredericks Nicol.  He was a carpenter and moved to Aiken five months ago from Missouri.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

     Survivors...

Coile Franklin Scarborough

Coile Franklin Scarborough

Mar 7, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Coile Franklin Scarborough, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, March 7, 2021.

Mr. Scarborough was born in Athens, Georgia to Mary Hall and Jonie Scarborough on August 22, 1934.

Coile led an illustrious musical life including directing music at the First Baptist Church for many years.  He was music director at Corner Stone...

Rocky L. Napier, DMD

Rocky L. Napier, DMD

Mar 7, 2021

Aiken – Rocky L. Napier, DMD, 64, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 after a private and courageous two-year battle with colon cancer.

Rocky was a lifelong resident of Aiken county, and son of Jewel Renew Napier, North Augusta, and the late Clarence E. Napier and the brother of Nathan Napier of Nashville, TN.  Rocky grew up as part of...