Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home

James Arlis Dawsey, 88, peacefully reached the heavenly end zone on November 29th, 2023 after an 88 year touchdown run. He was surrounded by his loving family cheering him on. On the field, Dawsey played a variety of positions: Coach, Teacher, Principal, Administrator, Counselor, National Guardsman, Husband, Dad, Papa and Friend. But he treasured none more than his role as Husband, Dad and Papa. He lived a full life of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Johnie Smith Dawsey; Daughter: Marta Dawsey Thomas (John); Sons: Craig Dawsey (Laura); Jared Dawsey (Bronwyn); Ashley Dawsey (Cam); and Grandchildren: Jordan Dawsey; Ethan Dawsey; Cody Brundage (Bobby); Spencer...

BETTY M. MINEAR, 99, beloved wife of Jimmy "Jim" Minear, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 in Benton House of Aiken. Betty was born in Centerville, PA on April 27, 1924 to C. Glen and Gladys Gween Riggle. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Alan. Betty attended Liberty Business School in Washington, PA and was employed by the Columbia Gas Co. and Jones & Loughlin Steel Co. On a trip to Florida to visit her sister in Winter Park, she applied at Martin Marietta, Orlando and was hired as a secretary. She was assigned to various communication, missile and ground support programs. She married her husband Jim, who was also with Martin Marietta in 1964. They were both...

MARK C. RIEGER, 65, beloved husband of Paula McGrath Rieger, passed away Saturday morning, November 25, 2023 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Huntsville, AL, Mark was a son of Gisela Stein Rieger and the late Carl J. Rieger. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama and had a successful career in accounting and financial management. He formerly worked with Bayer Properties in Birmingham, AL in financial and risk management. He served as CFO with Raytheon before moving to Aiken in 2010 to work with Amentum. He retired in 2014 as the financial director for AECOM. Mark was an avid Alabama fan. He enjoyed golfing and traveling. Surviving, in addition to his...

Robert Cansler, Jr., age 73, husband of Lindy Duncan Cansler, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 25, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church at 961 Trail Ridge Rd., Aiken, SC 29803. Visitation will be held 1 hour before the service. Robert leaves many cherished memories to his loving wife of 53 years, Lindy; his daughters Melanie (Patrick), and Alison; grandson Matthew; his mother, Margie Smith Cansler, Aiken; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Cansler, Sr., and his brother, Jon David Cansler. He was a 1968 graduate of Aiken High, attended USCA as...

FREDERICK EUGENE WILSON, 89, beloved husband of Katherine Johnson Wilson, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 in his home with his wife by his side. A native of Frostburg, MD, Fred was a son of the late Fred M. and Bessie Thomlinson Wilson. He was a graduate of Potomac State College in Keyser, WV. He proudly served in the United States Army for 2 years before going to work for the State of Maryland. He retired as Municipal Engineer for Prince Georges County, MD. Fred was an avid NASCAR fan. Over the course of his life, he owned several vintage automobiles. He loved his various pet cats throughout the years. After retirement He and Katherine together enjoyed cruising in Europe,...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Charles "Chuck" Seitter, Sr., on November 8, 2023, at the age of 86. Chuck's memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in the Faith Center at St. John's Methodist Church at 104 Newberry St. NW, Aiken, SC 29801 at 1:00pm. Charles was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. In 1971 he moved to a new home, one he designed himself, in Springville, NY. While in Springville he worked at Westinghouse Nuclear Services Facility in West Valley, NY. where he met Mickie. In the early 1990's, Chuck and Mickie moved to Aiken, SC where he continued working for Westinghouse at the Savannah River Site (SRS). They were married in Las...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Charles "Chuck" Seitter, Sr., on November 8, 2023, at the age of 86. Chuck's memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in the Faith Center at St. John's Methodist Church at 104 Newberry St. NW, Aiken, SC 29801 at 1:00pm. Charles was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. In 1971 he moved to a new home, one he designed himself, in Springville, NY. While in Springville he worked at Westinghouse Nuclear Services Facility in West Valley, NY. where he met Mickie. In the early 1990's, Chuck and Mickie moved to Aiken, SC where he continued working for Westinghouse at the Savannah River Site (SRS). They were married in Las...

Robert Loring Bristol, 89, beloved husband of Joan Cowles Bristol, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Montclair, NJ, Bob was a son of the late Nelson Parker Bristol and Mary Louise Warner Bristol. He was a graduate of the US Coast Guard Academy, Class of 1956. He resigned his commission as Lieutenant Commander from the Coast Guard in 1963 under honorable conditions. He then began a successful 30-year career in management with Westinghouse working in the nuclear field. His assignments with Westinghouse included Resident Manager Charleston Naval Shipyard, Naval Reactor Facility Operations Manager at the Prototype Plant working on...

DANIEL LEE BECKER, 68, beloved husband of Kimberly J. Small Becker, passed away Saturday morning, November 4, 2023 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Colfax, WA, Dan was a son of Norma Thill Becker and the late Philip Becker. He was a graduate of Eastern Washington University. He began his career in the nuclear industry with Rockwell International at the Hanford Site in Richland, WA in 1979. He came to Aiken County in 1991 to work at the Savannah River Site. In 2008 Dan began working with Sellafield in the UK. In 2013 he transferred to Princeton, NJ for 3 years before returning to Aiken in 2016, eventually retiring as Chief Financial Officer of AECOM in 2019. ...

In Loving Memory of Elmer Lee Wilhite, Jr., born July 29, 1944, and went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2023. It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Elmer Lee Wilhite, Jr., a follower of Jesus, loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and dear friend to many. He departed this world peacefully in his sleep on October 23, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, really long stories told slowly, and enduring memories that will forever warm our hearts. Born just a few weeks after D-Day, Elmer had remarkable character and unwavering integrity. He touched the lives of those around him with his kindness, intelligence, and contagious...

On October 22, 2023, the world bid a heartfelt farewell to a truly remarkable soul, John Savelsberg. With immense courage and unwavering determination, John valiantly battled heart failure, showcasing his indomitable spirit until the very end. Born on April 26, 1955, John's life was a tapestry of love, resilience, and a profound commitment to the things that brought him joy. He was a devoted husband, an ardent dog lover with a special affection for Pitbulls, a proud Navy veteran, a skilled golfer, an avid football enthusiast, with an undying loyalty to the Redskins, and an accomplished antique and memorabilia collector. However, his most cherished passion was undoubtedly his love for...

Jean Anderson "Anne" Cousins, 79, of Aiken, South Carolina, and formerly of Penn Yan, New York passed away with family by her side on October 21, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Aiken on Saturday November 11 at 10:00. Private inurnment will be in the church's columbarium. Anne was born in Camden, South Carolina January 19th, 1944 to the late Joseph Edward Stone and Jean Anderson Stone. She attended the Long Island College of Nursing where she received her RN Degree. She married her high school sweetheart, Bruce Cousins in 1964. She always had a love for children and soon she and Bruce began a family of their own. Anne and Bruce moved their young...

Frank Joseph Schibik, Jr. born June 30, 1936 in Pittsburg, PA, entered eternal rest on Friday, October 20, 2023. He was the son of the late Frank Joseph Schibik, Sr. and Laura Clauentzer Schibik. He retired with 22 years of service with the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps. He served in the Vietnam and the Korean War. He made Aiken his home for more than 60 years. He was a post advocate for VFW Post 5877. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Ellen Higginbottom Schibik; his brother, Jimmy Schibik; his son, Jason Warren Schibik (Tammy); granddaughters, Ash'Lee Wilson, Cassey Boothe (Chad); a grandson, Dylan Schibik-Davis; great grandchildren, J'Lynn Wright,...

EDWARD ALEXANDER SPEED, 91, beloved husband of Kitty Tripp Speed, passed away Monday morning, October 2, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. A native of Clayton, GA, Ed was a son of the late Raleigh Alexander and Mary Adaline Swafford Speed. His father died when he was 6 years old and the family moved to Seneca, SC. He joined the Air Force when he was 16 years old and served his country honorably. Ed moved to Aiken County in 1952 and went to work with DuPont at the Savannah River Plant, retiring after 42 years. He was a founding member and deacon of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Windsor. He later became an active member of Millbrook Baptist Church, serving as a...

Kristina "Krista" L. Gregory, 51, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Krista was the daughter of Jacqueline Enzor Walker and James Allen Skidmore. She was an EMT/Paramedic for 27 years, working all throughout the CSRA and currently with Edgefield County EMS. She was a very loving and selfless soul who loved her family more than anything. Surviving are her three children, Victoria Sutton (Shane), Graniteville, Ryan Gregory (Emma Rivers), Aiken, Aaron Gregory (Grace Seawright), Aiken; two grandchildren, Jase and Kierstyn Sutton; her mother, Jackie Walker, Beech Island; her father, James Skidmore (Christine Rankin),...

PAUL E. OLNEY, 81, beloved husband of Candice Edwards Olney, passed away Tuesday evening, August 29, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Meadville, PA, Paul was a son of the late Edward Neal and Doris Margaret Cain Olney. He grew up in Straight, OK. Paul was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army. He moved to Aiken in 1967 and worked for Owens Corning Fiberglass for 37 years, retiring in 2002. He was a member of Bethcar Baptist Church. Paul was an avid golfer. He loved photography, music, painting and reading. He was an accomplished woodworker and loved his garden. Survivors, in addition to Candice, his wife of 37 years, include two daughters, Kendra O. Brown,...

HEBER TRUMAN HERRON entered the gates of Heaven Saturday, August 26, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family at the early age of 78. Heber was born in Aiken, SC on April 25, 1945 to the late John Frederick Marshall Herron and the late Nancy Elizabeth Higginbottom Herron. He was formally known as "The Coca-Cola Man" after retiring from the Aiken Coca-Cola Bottling Company in 1996. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Aiken Ward. Mr. Herron spent most of his time with his family and his favorite hobby was cutting grass. It was nothing for him to load his lawn mower up and make his rounds on a Saturday morning. He was well known for his love of horses...

HEBER TRUMAN HERRON entered the gates of Heaven Saturday, August 26, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family at the early age of 78. Heber was born in Aiken, SC on April 25, 1945 to the late John Frederick Marshall Herron and the late Nancy Elizabeth Higginbottom Herron. He was formally known as "The Coca-Cola Man" after retiring from the Aiken Coca-Cola Bottling Company in 1996. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Aiken Ward. Mr. Herron spent most of his time with his family and his favorite hobby was cutting grass. It was nothing for him to load his lawn mower up and make his rounds on a Saturday morning. He was well known for his love of horses...

ALLAN ARTHUR SCHMIDT, 82, beloved husband of Diane Dolejs Schmidt, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 in Aiken Regional Medical Center after a long and valiant fight with cancer. Born in Chester, IL, Allan was a son of the late Walter E. and Clara Bewe Schmidt. He grew up in Ida Grove, IA and served in the U.S. Navy after graduating high school. He was a graduate of Iowa State University with a BS in Electrical Engineering. He worked for DuPont in Iowa and Delaware prior to moving to Aiken in 1976. He retired from DuPont and Westinghouse at the Savannah River Site in 1995 after 30 years of dedicated service. Following retirement, he worked for H & R Block for 10 years. He was...

BETTY LOU WINDHAM LEGRAND, 96 years of age, passed away on Monday morning, August 14, 2023 surrounded by her family. Betty was born on August 8, 1927 in Sumter, SC to the late James and Louise Windham. She was one of 10 children; seven preceded her in death. Betty married C.C. (Butch) LeGrand on November 20, 1947 and had three daughters. Betty graduated from Edmunds High School in Sumter, SC in 1943. Her senior year in high school, she received her home nursing certificate. Betty graduated from Toumey Hospital School of Nursing in March 1947. She worked for South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and was a pioneer in the field of home health nursing. She developed...

Preston Maroney, age 76, entered the gates of Heaven on August 8, 2023. Preston was born October 20, 1946, in Aiken County, to the late J.P. Maroney and Mary Etheredge Maroney. He attended Aiken High School and received his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of South Carolina. After graduation he was employed by Graniteville Company holding several positions, the last being Traffic Manager/Director of Salvage and Reclamation. He later worked with transportation companies including management and sales in the south, midwest, east coast and New York. He finished his career with retirement from the Department of The Army and 40 years with the Army Reserve,...