Shellhouse & Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Homes

09/04/2026

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It seems like it’s all over the news. The opioid crisis is ravaging communities. Another celebrity dies of an overdose. Another teenager takes his own life. Grief is always hard...

09/04/2026

Jean Kathleen Patz

Jean passed peacefully just 4 days prior to her 95th birthday. Her husband of 53 years, Edward Patz, built her home that she enjoyed in the Cedar Creek community that she loved so much. Survived by four children; Linda, Gary, Sandy, and Warren, plus many great and caring friends. Her cocker spaniels, Dusty and Chase, shared Jean's love. She requested no memorial service. SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

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09/02/2026

Robert Lee Steadman

Robert Lee Steadman, 79, lived a life full of love, laughter, hard work, and devotion to the people he loved most. Born on February 25, 1947, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, Robert was raised in Williston, South Carolina, where he spent his formative years and built the foundation for the life he would go on to create. Later in life, he made his home in Aiken, South Carolina, where he built a life filled with family, friendships, meaningful work, and...

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09/02/2026

James "Jim" William McCullough, Jr.

James William McCullough Jr., "Jim," 73, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Jim was born September 10, 1952, in Selma, Alabama, and spent most of his childhood in Jones, Alabama. He graduated from Dallas County High School in 1970. Jim then went on to the University of Alabama and graduated in 1974 with a degree in civil engineering. He began his career with the...

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09/02/2026

Robert Charles Page

Robert Charles Page, 93, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026. He was born on July 4, 1933, in Rochester, New York. After graduating from high school in Rochester, Bob proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1952 to 1955, attaining the rank of Sergeant. Following his military service, Bob attended Bowling Green State University in Ohio, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1961. It was during...

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09/02/2026

Karen Elizabeth Kraemer Sherman

Mrs. Karen Elizabeth Kraemer Sherman, 80, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026. Karen will be remembered for her class, elegance, creativity, and exceptional eye for beauty. Whether arranging flowers, setting a table, tending a garden, or welcoming guests into her home, she brought warmth and intention to every detail. Her friendships were treasured, and her generosity touched countless lives. Karen was born at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC, daughter of the late Colonel William Ferdinand Kraemer and Kathryn Stephens...

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09/01/2026

Carolyn Joan Crowell Winsor

Mrs. Carolyn Joan Crowell Winsor, 87, beloved wife of Philip S. Winsor, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026. Obituary information will be published by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC

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08/31/2026

Is there anything better than South Carolina barbecue and sweet tea? We don’t think there is! As we celebrate our beautiful state today, we’re thankful to be from a place full of Southern hospitality, beautiful golf courses, and delicious food. What's your favorite part of being a South Carolinian?

08/31/2026

Woodrow Robert Burbage

Woodrow Robert Burbage, of Aiken, entered into rest on August 29, 2026, at his home in Aiken. He was born on February 8, 1932, in Bath, South Carolina. Mr. Burbage served his country in the United States Navy, and throughout his life he carried himself with the steady dedication of a man committed to both duty and hard work. He graduated from LBC High School, where he played football and baseball, and also played American Legion Baseball. He went on...

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08/31/2026

Eleanor Madeline Barclay

Eleanor Madeline (Obriot) Barclay, 93, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at 4:58 pm on August 29, 2026, at Wellstar Hospital in Augusta, GA. Eleanor was born on November 26, 1932, in Apollo, Pennsylvania, to Joseph & Carolena (Psenda) Obriot. She married the love of her life, Richard E. Barclay, on August 27, 1955, in Apollo, Pennsylvania. While Richard was attending college, Eleanor and her husband worked part-time in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Throughout her career, Eleanor worked at Westinghouse,...

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