Shellhouse & Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Homes

04/19/2026

Frances Fielding Freed Weeks

Frances Fielding Freed Weeks, fondly known as Fran, passed away peacefully in her home in Aiken, South Carolina on April 18, 2026, Born April 10, 1941, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Fran lived a life marked by grace, tenacity, and a deep devotion to family and friends. Fran was an exemplary woman who embraced life's challenges with courage and determination. She battled health difficulties valiantly, embodying the powerful lesson that "When the going gets tough, you get tough." Her enduring spirit...

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04/19/2026

Joan "Jo" Franklin Phibbs

Joan Franklin Phibbs (Jo), widow of the late Charles R. Phibbs, passed away on April 18, 2026, at 92 years of age. Born and reared in Newberry, SC, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Josie B. Franklin. Jo was valedictorian of her class at Newberry High School, and a business graduate of Newberry College. She also served as the first female state president of the Future Business Leaders of America. She was organist and choir director...

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04/19/2026

Justin James Taylor

Justin James Taylor, 36, Passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC.

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04/19/2026

Vivia Imogene Graham

Vivia Imogene Stanley Graham, of Windsor, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Stanley and Wahneta Yoakum Stanley; her beloved companion, John “Bill” McFadden; her son, Bobby Graham; her grandson, Gary Lee Graham Jr.; her brothers, John Dale, Rowen, Donavan, and Vernon Stanley; and her sisters, Louenna “Tootsie” Pendleton, Louetta “Booger” Rakes, Audrey Stanley, Rondalene “Pug” Forney, and Donnis “Wolf” Ann Stanley. Vivia was raised in Meadows of Dan,...

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04/18/2026

Brenda Linn Zaloudek

AIKEN, SC - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Brenda Zaloudek, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother on April 15, 2026, at the age of 78. Brenda was born in Enid, Oklahoma to Faydean and Garwin Dean Thomas. She went to Oklahoma State University where she met and married the love of her life, Daniel Zaloudek of Kremlin, Oklahoma. They moved to Wichita, Kansas where they raised their family, then retired to Aiken, South Carolina...

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04/18/2026

Robert Benedict DeMasi

Robert Benedict “Bobby” DeMasi, affectionately known as Bobby, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Aiken, South Carolina. Born on April 5, 1944, in Orange, New Jersey, Bobby’s life spanned over eight decades, marked by dedication to his family, community, and career. Bobby’s early years were shaped by a solid educational foundation. He attended Bordentown Military Institute in Trenton, New Jersey, before pursuing higher education at Nathaniel Hawthorne College in Antrim, New Hampshire. There, he...

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04/17/2026

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04/16/2026

When you’re planning a funeral, it's inevitable that questions will come up about the cemetery, including plot sizes, cremation niches, monuments, personalization options, and more.

To help your family get the information they need quickly and easily, we’re here to answer your questions. Simply give us a call at (803) 642-3456, and we’d be happy to discuss your options at Bethany Cemetery.

04/16/2026

Mary Ellen Peterson

Mary Ellen Peterson, a dedicated educator and U.S. Army veteran, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. Born on October 15, 1963, in Leesville, Louisiana, Mary Ellen was one of six children born to Goerge Riley and Velma Louise Thompson Hillman. Mary Ellen's academic journey began at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, where she earned her undergraduate degree. She furthered her education by attaining a master’s degree from Eastern...

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04/16/2026

Joseph "Joe" David Lojewski

On Thursday, April 16, 2026, Joseph “Joe” David Lojewski, 97, beloved husband of the late Mayrant Alexander Lojewski, passed away peacefully at his home. Joe was born and raised in Utica, New York, the youngest of four siblings, and was the son of the late Joseph and Aniela Lojewski. He attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. Following graduation, Joe began his career with DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (“DuPont”). Early in his...

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04/15/2026

Franklin Eugene "Gene" Metz

Franklin Eugene Metz passed away peacefully at his home in Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC on April 10, 2026. Gene was born in Greenville, SC on March 27, 1934 to James Lorenzo Metz and Azleen Hughes Metz. He attended elementary and high school in Anderson, SC. Upon graduation he was offered a track scholarship to Clemson University where pole vaulted and ran cross country. He aspired to be an architect, but at that time Clemson did not offer a major in...

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04/15/2026

Maleeta Lucy Wilson

Maleeta Lucy Wilson, 82, a homemaker and devoted family woman, departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her home in Aiken, SC surrounded by her loving daughters. Born on August 31, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio, Maleeta was a daughter of the late Harry Wilbur and Martha Jane Ague Burns. Her life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her home and loved ones. She shared a beautiful life with her beloved late husband, Charles Douglas Wilson, with...

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