Shellhouse & Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Homes

12/21/2025

It’s official—sweater weather is here! Time to enjoy the frosty charm of the season! As we celebrate the first day of winter, what outdoor winter activities are you looking forward to?

12/19/2025

Sally Snyder Bradley

SALLY SNYDER BRADLEY, 81, beloved wife of John B. Bradley, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 following a brief illness. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2 o'clock at St. John's Methodist Church with The Rev. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon officiating. A reception will immediately follow in Ward Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contriubtions may be directed to St. John's Methodist Church, P.O. Box 809, Aiken, SC 29802 or to Children's Place (childrensplaceinc.org). SHELLHOUSE...

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12/19/2025

Is there a grieving child in your life this holiday season? If you’d like to learn several ways you can offer support and love when times of grief arise, check out this helpful article with 10 compassionate actions you can take to care for yourself and a grieving child this Christmas.

Is there a grieving child in your life this Christmas? Check out these 10 suggestions for ways you can offer support over the holidays.

12/16/2025

Patricia "Peach" Abbott-Douglass

Patricia Abbott-Douglass passed away on December 15, 2025, surrounded by her siblings and her children, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and adventure. Born in 1946 in Athens, Georgia, to Anne Walton Sherrill and Thomas E. Abbott Jr., she was a dedicated daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. Lovingly known to her friends and family as Peach, she was a true world traveler. Patricia lived in Thailand, Hawaii, and Virginia with her first husband, Thomas Nadolski, while he was...

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12/16/2025

Have you heard of Wreaths Across America Day? It’s a day set aside to honor our fallen veterans and servicemembers by placing a beautiful wreath on their graves. Their courage and sacrifice are not forgotten, and today, we honor their memory and their lives.

12/15/2025

Robert Lee Hopkins

Robert Lee “Bob” Hopkins, 76, passed away on December 13, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia. Born on June 5, 1949, in Hamilton, Ohio, he lived a life defined by quiet strength, adventure, and devotion to his family. Bob served in the United States Air Force and did a tour of duty in Vietnam. He returned to civilian life and earned a degree in computer science. He put his computer training to practical use in his career, but his truest passions were...

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12/15/2025

Susan Caesar

SUSAN CAESAR. 73, beloved widow of Roland Caesar, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, December 10, 2025 in her home. A native of Philadelphia, PA, Susan was a daughter of the late Nicholas Umberto and Leona Quinn D’Ulisse. She lived in Orangeburg, SC for 28 years and was a former teacher at Orangeburg Christian Academy. Susan moved to Aiken in 2017 to be closer to her son. A devoted wife, mother, and nonni, Susan found joy in caring for children, the elderly,...

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12/15/2025

George William Sargent, Sr.

Today December 12, 2025 George William Sargent, Sr., passed from this life into Life Eternal in Jesus Christ. George was born in Los Angeles, California on February 11, 1941 to George William Sargent and Ann Lou Itson Sargent. George was married for forty-two years to Sandra Lee Chambers Sargent (Deceased). He is survived by his wife Patricia Fay King Sargent, his children Lynnett E. Ivy (Rodney), Lexington, TN, George W. Sargent III, Corona, CA, Michael A. Sargent (Karen), Adrian, MI,...

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12/14/2025

Virginia Anne Johnson

Virginia "Anne" Johnson, 87, passed away on December 13, 2025 in the comfort of her home. Born on June 30, 1938 to Fred Ross and Martha Virginia (Weeks) Treadaway. She married Joseph Dennis Pickering in 1955, soon after graduating from Aiken High School. Together they had 5 children. Joe, Randy, Russell, Beverly and a baby girl. In 1973, Anne graduated from the first Registered Nursing program at USC-Aiken. Over her 30 year career as a nurse, she worked for Aiken...

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12/14/2025

Alice Sullivan

Ms. Alice Lynn Sullivan passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. Alice was born in Raleigh, NC, daughter of the late Bonnie Hart Sullivan and George Sullivan. She was a Civil Service worker with the US Navy. After 20 years living in her beloved Bremerton, Washington, Alice came home to Aiken to help take care of her parents. She spent her time there making new friends, catching up with old ones, fighting for the causes she believed in and loving...

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12/14/2025

Joseph Anthony Gawlik

Joseph Anthony Gawlik, 77, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025. Joseph was born in Evergreen Park, IL, A son of the late Rudolph A. Gawlik and Anna Ernest Gawlik and brother of the late John Gawlik. Joe graduated from Mendel Catholic High School in 1966. Joe attended the University of Dayton, in Dayton Ohio, and graduated with a degree in biology in 1970. Joe joined the Navy after college and became an intelligence officer. He attended Naval Postgraduate School where...

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12/13/2025

With over 150 positions available, do you know what jobs exist in the U.S. National Guard? Since today is the National Guard’s birthday, research some fun facts about this unique branch of the U.S. military. And take a moment today to thank a service member who serves or served in the National Guard!