Shellhouse & Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Homes

08/08/2025

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08/07/2025

Did you know that we offer free consultations to every person in the community? That’s right! Whether you want to plan ahead for your funeral wishes, better understand your options, or are just curious about the funeral industry, you can schedule an informal chat with one of our staff members and get all your questions answered. Just call us to schedule your own personal consultation!

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08/05/2025

Don L. Pennington, MD

Don L. Pennington, MD, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2025, following a prolonged illness. He was devoted to his family and is survived by his loving wife Patricia Kennedy Pennington; three sons, John Whitton “Whit” (Karen McPherson) Pennington, Shelbyville, KY, Lee Kennedy Pennington, Annapolis, MD, Matthew Brooks (Sandra) Pennington, Toronto, Canada; two granddaughters, Georgia Kennedy Pennington and Mae Elizabeth Pennington; a sister, Diane Pennington (Murray) Patterson, Atlanta, GA; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews on both sides...

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08/04/2025

Joseph Alexander Gentilucci

Joseph “Joe” Alexander Gentilucci, (Giuseppe Alexander Gentilucci), 93, of Aiken, SC entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in Aiken SC.Son of the late Augustino and Mary (Bengivengo) Gentilucci, second of five children, Joe was born on January 21, 1932, in Newark, NJ and grew up in Paterson, NJ.Joe had three main priorities in life: Faith, Family, Career. Joe began his work experience early, delivery papers. He kept busy while attending East Patterson High School working several jobs, serving...

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08/04/2025

M. H. "Jack" Bowles

Morris Harvey “M.H. Jack” Bowles, 96, beloved husband of Jerrie D. Bowles, passed away peacefully at 11:18 PM Sunday, August 3, 2025, in his home with his loving wife by his side.A native of Pineyview, West Virginia, Jack was the son of the late William Franklin and Mary Susan Adkins Bowles. He was preceded in death by his brothers Ishmael, Leslie, Joe, and Billy.He served his country honorably as a veteran of the United States Air Force, was a member...

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08/04/2025

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08/02/2025

Robert Bryan Stempel

ROBERT BRYAN STEMPEL, 63, beloved husband of Barbara Stempel, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.A native of Lancaster, CA, Robert was a son of Kathleen Vanderpool Dawson and the late Roger Stempel. He proudly served his country and was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a land surveyor for over 30 years. Robert was a member and current president of the Citadel Chapter of the Rough Riders Motorcycle Club,...

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08/01/2025

Benny Scott Clayton

Benny Scott Clayton, age 56, passed away on July 29, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina.He was born in Augusta, Georgia on December 9, 1968 to Marilyn and Marshall Clayton. Benny was a wonderful storyteller, with crazy stories from his years on the road as a professional truck driver, a jokester who loved to tease his family, and an amazing mechanic. Benny, a true jack of all trades, was known for his willingness to help anyone who needed it.The Army National...

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08/01/2025

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07/31/2025

Dennis L. Smith

Dennis Levern Smith (age 72) peacefully passed on July 30, 2025 in Aiken, SC. Dennis was born March 8, 1953 to Donald Smith and Donna Sheely in Fremont, OH. He was raised around the Fremont, OH area until leaving for college to study to become an engineer. He received his B.S. and M.S. from the University of Cincinnati specializing in Nuclear Engineering. He worked in the construction, maintenance, and safety operations of several power plant facilities, originally working at Davis...

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07/30/2025

Paul Trotti Dyches

Paul Trotti Dyches passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina, after a seven-month battle with cancer. He was 67.He is survived by his daughters Michelle Miller (David), Angie Wikert, and Paula Dyches; grandchildren, Dylan Miller, Trevor Miller, Angelica Landers, Savannah Landers, Victoria Landers, Chloe Seigler, Matthew Nealy, Luke Dyches, Ethan Wikert; siblings, Ben T. Dyches III and Claye Dyches Clyatt. He was married to Marie Louise Dyches for 29 years. Though later divorced, they remained close...

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07/29/2025

After losing someone you love, you’ll have to make dozens of decisions, but you don’t have to do everything on your own.

With our tight-knit staff by your side, you will not only receive the best professional care possible, but you will be known by name and your every need will be heard and addressed. You can count on it!

To learn more about us, go to the staff page at www.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com/our-staff or stop by to visit with us in-person!