Shellhouse & Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Homes

04/11/2026

Jay Phillip Conniff

Jay Phillip Conniff, a respected consulting engineer and cherished family man, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina. Born on May 22, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, Jay’s life was marked by dedication, both to his profession and to the people he loved. Jay’s academic journey began at the esteemed Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, where he earned his undergraduate degree, laying a strong foundation for a successful career in engineering. He further advanced his expertise by...

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04/10/2026

Grief can sometimes feel disjointed - a cry here, a burst of anger there; a deep sadness today, a crush of guilt tomorrow. In this article, Dr. Alan Wolfelt, renowned author and grief counselor, urges us to trust the process of grief. As you surrender to the mystery, your experience of love and grief will create a changed you. A you who has not only survived but who has learned to thrive again in a new form and in a new way. Click the link to learn more!

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04/09/2026

Donald Ellsworth Barnes

Donald Ellsworth Barnes, 84, peacefully entered eternal life on April 9, 2026, at his home in Aiken, South Carolina. Born in Mt. Airy, Maryland on August 23, 1941, Don graduated from Mt. Airy High School in 1959, Mt. Airy, Maryland. He then attended Western Maryland College (McDaniel College) and received a Bachelor of Science in both chemistry and physics in 1963. He then attended the University of Kentucky where he received a masters degree in nuclear physics. After beginning his...

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04/09/2026

Genelle Flowers Eadie

Genelle Flowers Eadie, born March 31,1938, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. A lifelong South Carolinian, Genelle lived a life defined by devotion, resilience, and unwavering care for those she loved. As the wife of a serviceman, she embraced the life of a military family, supporting her husband through assignments across the United States and abroad, building a home and sense of stability wherever they were called. Genelle was preceded in death...

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04/09/2026

Alejandro Garcia Nolasco

ALEJANDRO GARCIA NOLASCO, de 32 años, falleció el domingo 5 de abril de 2026 trágicamente en un accidente de ATV en el condado de Aiken. Nativo de Santiago Tangamandapio, Michoacán, México, Alejandro era hijo de Alfonzo Rodríguez García y Teresa Moreno Nolasco. Vivía en Aiken y trabajaba en Performance Equine Vets. El servicio funerario será el viernes por la tarde, 17 de abril, a las 5 en punto en Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home, seguido de una visita hasta las 7 en...

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04/08/2026

Colton Enoch Sanders

Colton Enoch Sanders, 21, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Aiken County, following a tragic motorcycle accident. Born on October 14, 2004, in Shiprock, New Mexico, Colton was a proud member of the Navajo Tribe of Arizona, a heritage that remained a cherished part of his identity throughout his life. Colton enjoyed working, since he was a young boy, with his family’s business cleaning at Messer Gases. He was homeschooled, graduating in 2025. He continued his academic journey at...

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04/07/2026

Francis "Frank" Marion Thomas, Jr.

Francis “Frank” Marion Thomas, Jr., age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2026. He was born in Aiken on March 5, 1947, the son of the late Francis Marion Thomas, Sr. and Rosa Shealy Thomas. Frank began his college studies at USCA when it was at Banksia. He then transferred to the University of South Carolina in Columbia where he received his BS in Business Administration. Frank was a lifelong resident of Aiken. He spent forty-seven years of...

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04/07/2026

John Hovious McCall

AIKEN, SC - John Hovious McCall, 78, beloved husband of Camille Marsh McCall, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026. Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.

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04/07/2026

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04/07/2026

Betty Jean Clark

Mrs. Betty Jean Clark Clark, 92, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026. Betty was born in Aiken, daughter of the late Earl Clark, Sr. and Bessie Cook Clark. She was a homemaker, and member of Rocky Springs Baptist Church .She was a loving mother figure to all who knew her. Betty is survived by her daughters, Gail Clark (Marlyn) McCaskey, Monetta, Elsijoy Wolf, Aiken; grandchildren, Angela Thomas, Joseph Wolf, Mark McCaskey, Jennifer McCaskey, and Marla McCaskey; great grandchildren, Sam Thomas,...

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04/06/2026

Elizabeth Ann Hyslop

Betty Ann Hyslop, 97, of Aiken, SC, died at her home on March 28, 2026. She was born July 28, 1928, in Osceola Mills, PA, to Jonathan S and Margaret (Wayne) Perks. She graduated from Bellefonte High School in 1946 and was employed in the Agricultural School at Penn State University. On March 31, 1951, she married William Hyslop of State College and moved with him to Iowa. They subsequently lived in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Texas before settling in Aiken...

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04/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the love of God through the resurrection of his Son, Jesus Christ. He is risen! Happy Easter!