Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Maxine Hendrickson Dexter
Jan 3, 2026
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,...
Janet Epting New
Jan 3, 2026
Janet Epting New, 91, entered eternal rest on January 3, 2026, just two days after her husband, Ben. Married for seventy years, Janet was a woman of grace, faith, and intellect; the bedrock of her family.
Born in Savannah, GA, Janet was the daughter of the late Eugene Ludington Epting and Gladys Plunkett Epting. She was truly a “renaissance woman” with...
Charles Evan Stokes
Jan 2, 2026
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,...
Ira Benjamin New, Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
Ira Benjamin “Ben” New, Jr., 94, passed peacefully at home with his loving family on January 1, 2026. A man of quiet faith and integrity, defined by his devotion to his family, profession, community, and country.
Ben was born and raised in Savannah, GA, during a transformative time spanning the height of the Great Depression, WWII and the post war boom....
Dr. Jane Lynne Forrest
Dec 31, 2025
Dr. Jane Lynne Forrest, 79, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Jane was born in Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Robert Forrest, Jr. and Margaret Mae Hinkel Forrest. She was a prominent surgical ENT in Rochester, NH for many years, and retired to Aiken, SC.
Jane is survived by her sister, Dawn Marie Forrest Hoffman, Lititz, PA; three nephews Zachary, Nicholas, and...
Dr. Paul Blair Parks, III
Dec 30, 2025
Dr. Paul Blair Parks, III, of Aiken, SC, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, after an extended illness. He was the son of the late Paul Blair Parks, Jr. and Ella Howerton Whitted Parks. Paul was born Nov. 20, 1934, in Erwin, NC, and grew up in Durham, NC.
Dr. Parks was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68...
Wilbur G. “Bill” Howell, Jr.
Dec 28, 2025
Wilbur G. “Bill” Howell, Jr., 76, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on December 28, 2025 after enduring a long journey with heart disease, facing it with remarkable strength and grace.The only son of Wilbur G. Howell, Sr. and Nora Alice Howell, Bill was born in Aiken, South Carolina, and was a lifelong resident of the community he dearly loved....
Teresa M. Neely
Dec 28, 2025
Aiken, SC — Teresa Mary Neely, 77, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on her 77th birthday, December 28, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on December 28, 1948, Teresa lived a full and meaningful life devoted to her family, career, faith, and community.
Throughout her professional life, Teresa enjoyed a distinguished career in administrative and human resources roles....
Mamie Lou Washington Mack
Dec 27, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mamie Lou Washington Mack, 77, on December 27, 2025 at Aiken, SC. She was born on January 22, 1948 in Aiken, SC to William Washington Sr. (Aiken, SC) and Lily Mae Born (Queens, NY).
Mamie Lou was the first woman to work for the city of Aiken as a Sanitation...
Garrett Randolph Lacara
Dec 26, 2025
Garrett “Gary” Randolph Lacara passed peacefully on December 26, 2025. He was 71. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Mary Elizabeth Henderson, his daughters Katelyn Danielle Policastro, DeAnna Heather (Jonathan) Schena, and two granddaughters. He is also survived by his sister Sherie. He was predeceased by his parents Leonard and Leah Lacara.
Gary earned his Bachelor’s Degree...
Michael Francis Perdew
Dec 25, 2025
MICHAEL FRANCIS PERDEW, 87, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, December 25, 2025 at The Oaks of Aiken.
Born in Fullerton, California, he was the beloved son of the late William James Perdew and Eva Ryan Wolfe. Michael proudly served in the United States Air Force, a testament to his dedication and love for his country. After his service, he returned to Brea,...
Patrick David Keating
Dec 24, 2025
TRAVELERS REST, SC - Patrick David "Coach Keating" Keating, 61, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Born in Canton, IL, Coach Keating was a son of the late John Patrick and Miquela Marie Hawkins Keating. Pat was a devoted husband, father, coach, and educator; yet nothing brought him more pride or joy than being a “PaPa” to his 3 grandsons Harry,...
Stephen Scott Robinson
Dec 22, 2025
Stephen “Steve” Scott Robinson (75) of Aiken, SC, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, GA. Born on September 9, 1950, to Louis and Delores Robinson, Steve lived the first years of his life in Mount Prospect, Illinois, before moving to Tucker, GA in high school.
Steve entered the U.S. Marine Corps in...
Linda Hart Lucas
Dec 21, 2025
Linda Hart Lucas, 76, of Aiken, South Carolina, went to rest on December 21, 2025, following ongoing illnesses. She was born on September 25, 1949, in Port Royal, South Carolina, to Richard Hart and Lila Ruth Sullivan Hart of Hickory, North Carolina, Linda lived a life rooted in faith, service and compassion. She was truly a good and faithful servant,...
Marianne Dyczewski Tansky
Dec 20, 2025
Marianne Dyczewski Tansky, 68, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 following a long and courageous battle. She faced her illness with strength, dignity, and grace and is now at peace.
Marianne was born in Jersey City, NJ, daughter of the late Chester Dyczewski and Teresa Woronick Dyczewski. She spent nearly four decades in Aiken, South Carolina, where she cultivated many close...
Doris A. Daughenbaugh
Dec 20, 2025
DORIS ANNE DAUGHENBAUGH, 93, beloved widow of Richard S. Daughenbaugh, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, in the comfort of her home.
A native of Canton, Ohio, Doris was a daughter of the late Ivor and Violet Briscoe Peters, Sr. Doris graduated from Mckinley High School. She made her home in Aiken since 1972 and was a devoted member of Christ...
Sally Snyder Bradley
Dec 18, 2025
Sally Lea Snyder Bradley passed away on December 18, 2025 at the age of 81 in Aiken, SC, where she lived for 56 years.
Sally was born in Charlotte, NC on January 29, 1944 to Thomas Alfred Snyder and Wilma Derrick Snyder as the second of four girls. Her family moved to West Columbia, SC, when Sally was nine. She graduated...
Billie Roxanne Byars
Dec 16, 2025
Billie Roxanne Brown Byars, 55, beloved wife of Robert Byars, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 in her home in New Ellenton.
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Patricia "Peach" Abbott-Douglass
Dec 15, 2025
Patricia Abbott-Douglass passed away on December 15, 2025, surrounded by her siblings and her children, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and adventure. Born in 1946 in Athens, Georgia, to Anne Walton Sherrill and Thomas E. Abbott Jr., she was a dedicated daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Lovingly known to her friends and family as Peach, she was a...
Robert Lee Hopkins
Dec 13, 2025
Robert Lee “Bob” Hopkins, 76, passed away on December 13, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia. Born on June 5, 1949, in Hamilton, Ohio, he lived a life defined by quiet strength, adventure, and devotion to his family.
Bob served in the United States Air Force and did a tour of duty in Vietnam. He returned to civilian life and earned a degree...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Maxine Hendrickson Dexter
Jan 3, 2026
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,...
Janet Epting New
Jan 3, 2026
Janet Epting New, 91, entered eternal rest on January 3, 2026, just two days after her husband, Ben. Married for seventy years, Janet was a woman of grace, faith, and intellect; the bedrock of her family.
Born in Savannah, GA, Janet was the daughter of the late Eugene Ludington Epting and Gladys Plunkett Epting. She was truly a “renaissance woman” with...
Charles Evan Stokes
Jan 2, 2026
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,...
Ira Benjamin New, Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
Ira Benjamin “Ben” New, Jr., 94, passed peacefully at home with his loving family on January 1, 2026. A man of quiet faith and integrity, defined by his devotion to his family, profession, community, and country.
Ben was born and raised in Savannah, GA, during a transformative time spanning the height of the Great Depression, WWII and the post war boom....
Dr. Jane Lynne Forrest
Dec 31, 2025
Dr. Jane Lynne Forrest, 79, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Jane was born in Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Robert Forrest, Jr. and Margaret Mae Hinkel Forrest. She was a prominent surgical ENT in Rochester, NH for many years, and retired to Aiken, SC.
Jane is survived by her sister, Dawn Marie Forrest Hoffman, Lititz, PA; three nephews Zachary, Nicholas, and...
Dr. Paul Blair Parks, III
Dec 30, 2025
Dr. Paul Blair Parks, III, of Aiken, SC, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, after an extended illness. He was the son of the late Paul Blair Parks, Jr. and Ella Howerton Whitted Parks. Paul was born Nov. 20, 1934, in Erwin, NC, and grew up in Durham, NC.
Dr. Parks was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68...
Wilbur G. “Bill” Howell, Jr.
Dec 28, 2025
Wilbur G. “Bill” Howell, Jr., 76, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on December 28, 2025 after enduring a long journey with heart disease, facing it with remarkable strength and grace.The only son of Wilbur G. Howell, Sr. and Nora Alice Howell, Bill was born in Aiken, South Carolina, and was a lifelong resident of the community he dearly loved....
Teresa M. Neely
Dec 28, 2025
Aiken, SC — Teresa Mary Neely, 77, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on her 77th birthday, December 28, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on December 28, 1948, Teresa lived a full and meaningful life devoted to her family, career, faith, and community.
Throughout her professional life, Teresa enjoyed a distinguished career in administrative and human resources roles....
Mamie Lou Washington Mack
Dec 27, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mamie Lou Washington Mack, 77, on December 27, 2025 at Aiken, SC. She was born on January 22, 1948 in Aiken, SC to William Washington Sr. (Aiken, SC) and Lily Mae Born (Queens, NY).
Mamie Lou was the first woman to work for the city of Aiken as a Sanitation...
Garrett Randolph Lacara
Dec 26, 2025
Garrett “Gary” Randolph Lacara passed peacefully on December 26, 2025. He was 71. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Mary Elizabeth Henderson, his daughters Katelyn Danielle Policastro, DeAnna Heather (Jonathan) Schena, and two granddaughters. He is also survived by his sister Sherie. He was predeceased by his parents Leonard and Leah Lacara.
Gary earned his Bachelor’s Degree...
Michael Francis Perdew
Dec 25, 2025
MICHAEL FRANCIS PERDEW, 87, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, December 25, 2025 at The Oaks of Aiken.
Born in Fullerton, California, he was the beloved son of the late William James Perdew and Eva Ryan Wolfe. Michael proudly served in the United States Air Force, a testament to his dedication and love for his country. After his service, he returned to Brea,...
Patrick David Keating
Dec 24, 2025
TRAVELERS REST, SC - Patrick David "Coach Keating" Keating, 61, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Born in Canton, IL, Coach Keating was a son of the late John Patrick and Miquela Marie Hawkins Keating. Pat was a devoted husband, father, coach, and educator; yet nothing brought him more pride or joy than being a “PaPa” to his 3 grandsons Harry,...
Stephen Scott Robinson
Dec 22, 2025
Stephen “Steve” Scott Robinson (75) of Aiken, SC, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, GA. Born on September 9, 1950, to Louis and Delores Robinson, Steve lived the first years of his life in Mount Prospect, Illinois, before moving to Tucker, GA in high school.
Steve entered the U.S. Marine Corps in...
Linda Hart Lucas
Dec 21, 2025
Linda Hart Lucas, 76, of Aiken, South Carolina, went to rest on December 21, 2025, following ongoing illnesses. She was born on September 25, 1949, in Port Royal, South Carolina, to Richard Hart and Lila Ruth Sullivan Hart of Hickory, North Carolina, Linda lived a life rooted in faith, service and compassion. She was truly a good and faithful servant,...
Marianne Dyczewski Tansky
Dec 20, 2025
Marianne Dyczewski Tansky, 68, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 following a long and courageous battle. She faced her illness with strength, dignity, and grace and is now at peace.
Marianne was born in Jersey City, NJ, daughter of the late Chester Dyczewski and Teresa Woronick Dyczewski. She spent nearly four decades in Aiken, South Carolina, where she cultivated many close...
Doris A. Daughenbaugh
Dec 20, 2025
DORIS ANNE DAUGHENBAUGH, 93, beloved widow of Richard S. Daughenbaugh, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, in the comfort of her home.
A native of Canton, Ohio, Doris was a daughter of the late Ivor and Violet Briscoe Peters, Sr. Doris graduated from Mckinley High School. She made her home in Aiken since 1972 and was a devoted member of Christ...
Sally Snyder Bradley
Dec 18, 2025
Sally Lea Snyder Bradley passed away on December 18, 2025 at the age of 81 in Aiken, SC, where she lived for 56 years.
Sally was born in Charlotte, NC on January 29, 1944 to Thomas Alfred Snyder and Wilma Derrick Snyder as the second of four girls. Her family moved to West Columbia, SC, when Sally was nine. She graduated...
Billie Roxanne Byars
Dec 16, 2025
Billie Roxanne Brown Byars, 55, beloved wife of Robert Byars, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 in her home in New Ellenton.
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Patricia "Peach" Abbott-Douglass
Dec 15, 2025
Patricia Abbott-Douglass passed away on December 15, 2025, surrounded by her siblings and her children, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and adventure. Born in 1946 in Athens, Georgia, to Anne Walton Sherrill and Thomas E. Abbott Jr., she was a dedicated daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Lovingly known to her friends and family as Peach, she was a...
Robert Lee Hopkins
Dec 13, 2025
Robert Lee “Bob” Hopkins, 76, passed away on December 13, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia. Born on June 5, 1949, in Hamilton, Ohio, he lived a life defined by quiet strength, adventure, and devotion to his family.
Bob served in the United States Air Force and did a tour of duty in Vietnam. He returned to civilian life and earned a degree...
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