Shellhouse & Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Homes

01/12/2026

Linda Marie Houk

Linda Marie Houk, 76, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026. Linda was born in San Francisco, CA, daughter of the late Chaves Armijo and Katherine Lawson Armijo. She was a graduate of the University of Nevada, and taught American History for 30 years in Reno, NV, retiring in 2000. After retirement, Linda and William wanted to move south, and moved to Aiken, SC 18 years ago. She was very active in charities such as Wounded Warriors, Tunnels to Towers, St....

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01/09/2026

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01/09/2026

Margaret D. Lee

Margaret Ellen Derrick Lee, 100, of Aiken, SC, the widow of Fitzhugh Lee, Jr., passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 at her home. Surviving are her sons, Derrick (Kathy) Lee and Arthur (Jeanie) Lee both of Aiken; a sister, Mary D. (Charles “Bunk”) Grandy of Aiken; six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and ten nieces and nephews. Born October 25, 1925 in Aiken, SC, she was the daughter of the late Elijah McKelder (‘Lige) and Leone Davis Derrick of Ridge Spring,...

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01/09/2026

With a fresh, new year ahead of you, why not take time to do something that will protect your family in the future? Planning ahead for funeral wishes is a simple way to ensure that your family is taken care of, make your own wishes known, and remove an emotional and financial burden from your family. It just makes sense.

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01/07/2026

Richard Lee Gaul

Richard “Dick” Gaul, 80, died on January 5, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina. Dick was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and raised in Duluth. He was an energetic, curious, and playful child who formed lifelong friendships that remained important to him throughout his life. Above all else, Dick valued his wife, children, and extended family. He was married to his best friend for 62 years and was a fiercely devoted husband, immensely proud of his beloved wife and life partner....

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01/07/2026

Tammy Ellison Hutto

Tammy Ellison Hutto, 62, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026. Born in Kings Mountain, NC on November 3, 1963, she was the daughter of Buford Pearson and Doris Pearson. In addition to her parents, Tammy was also preceded in death by her precious daughter, Heather Joiner, brother Brian Keith Ellison, brother in law Jeffrey Hutto, and in-laws Ethel and Raymond Hutto. Tammy loved her children and grandchildren beyond measure. She found great joy in cooking for family and friends, especially...

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01/06/2026

Esteban Negrete Rios

ESTEBAN NEGRETE RIOS, de 46 años, falleció inesperadamente el domingo 4 de enero de 2026 en su domicilio. Originario de Chavinda, Michoacán, México, Esteban era hijo de Gonzalo Negrete García y Guadalupe Ríos Hernández. Le sobreviven su hija, Verónica Hernández Negrete; y sus diez hermanos: María Elena Negrete, Pedro Negrete Ríos, Antonio Negrete Ríos, Rosalina Negrete Ríos, Gonzalo Negrete Ríos, Esperanza Negrete Ríos, Cecilia Negrete Ríos, Cristóbal Negrete Ríos, Guadalupe Negrete Ríos y María Negrete Ríos. El velorio se llevará...

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01/06/2026

Maxine Hendrickson Dexter

Maxine Hendrickson Dexter of Aiken, S.C. died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, January 3. She was born on March 1, 1928 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Maxine was the daughter of John and Mildred Mooney Hendrickson and lived a happy childhood with her sister, June, in South Texas. She married the love of her life, Arthur (Art) Harlan Dexter, during the war years, and during the 1950s they became parents to five children. Maxine was...

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01/06/2026

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01/05/2026

Charles Evan Stokes

CHARLES EVAN STOKES, 74, beloved husband of the late Reushe Stokes, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 in his home. A lifelong resident of Aiken, Evan graduated from Aiken High School and furthered his education at Erskine College, where he showcased his skills as a soccer player. Evan dedicated his professional life to carpentry and was a former co-owner with his wife, Reushe of Peachtree Specialty Shoppe. He cherished the moments spent at Lake Murray, where he found joy in...

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01/05/2026

Paul Robert Burch, Jr.

CHARLES EVAN STOKES, 74, beloved husband of the late Reushe Stokes, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 in his home. Additional obituary information will be forthcoming. Private interment will be in Historic Bethany Cemetery. A memorial service will be held Wednesday afternoon, February 11, 2026 at 2 o’clock at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home with The Rev. Bill Howard III. SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

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01/05/2026

Paul Robert "Bobby" Burch, Jr.

PAUL ROBERT "BOBBY" BURCH, JR., 82, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 in Piedmont Augusta Hospital. Born in Leaksville, NC, Paul was the son of Paul, Sr. and Pauline Hopkins Burch. His family moved to Aiken, where he grew up and graduated from Aiken High School, proudly participating in both football and baseball. Paul dedicated part of his life to service as a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves. Throughout his career, he held various positions, starting with United Parcel...

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