Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Eleanor Madeline Barclay
Aug 29, 2026
Eleanor Madeline (Obriot) Barclay, 93, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at 4:58 pm on August 29, 2026, at Wellstar Hospital in Augusta, GA.
Eleanor was born on November 26, 1932, in Apollo, Pennsylvania, to Joseph & Carolena (Psenda) Obriot. She married the love of her life, Richard E. Barclay, on August 27, 1955, in Apollo, Pennsylvania.
While Richard was attending...
Robert Charles Page
Aug 28, 2026
Robert Charles Page, 93, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026. He was born on July 4, 1933, in Rochester, New York.
After graduating from high school in Rochester, Bob proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1952 to 1955, attaining the rank of Sergeant.
Following his military service, Bob attended Bowling Green State...
Andrew Thomas Tershak
Aug 25, 2026
Andy Tershak was the oldest in a trio of brothers born to Andrew and Albert Tershak in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. They were kind, loving, smart men who cared deeply for their families. Brothers Richard and Carl died too young, and Andy missed their friendship. Andy died on August 25th in Aiken, South Carolina at the age of 83 from an extended...
Bonnie Steene
Aug 24, 2026
Monica E. Steene, lovingly known as Bonnie, died at her home in Aiken, South Carolina, Monday, August 24, 2026. She was born on November 13, 1945, in Saratoga, New York.
Her education helped shape that calling. She attended Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School in Sarasota, Florida, graduated from Venice High School in Venice, Florida, and went on to graduate from the...
Karen Elizabeth Kraemer Sherman
Aug 23, 2026
Mrs. Karen Elizabeth Kraemer Sherman, 80, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Karen will be remembered for her class, elegance, creativity, and exceptional eye for beauty. Whether arranging flowers, setting a table, tending a garden, or welcoming guests into her home, she brought warmth and intention to every detail. Her friendships were treasured, and her generosity touched countless lives.
Karen was born...
James "Jimmy" Albert Harden, Jr.
Aug 23, 2026
James Albert Harden, Jr., beloved husband, father, brother, and cherished friend, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 23, 2026, following a short illness. Born on March 22, 1966, in Fairfax County, Virginia, Jimmy’s life was defined by his deep commitment to his family, his enduring friendships, and his unwavering positivity.
When Jimmy was eight years old, he moved with his...
Randall Norris Reed
Aug 23, 2026
September 26, 1956 – August 23, 2026
Randy Reed loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away at home at age 69 on August 23, 2026. Randy attended the University of Georgia and Midland Technical College. He enjoyed an exciting and rewarding career as a Professional Land Surveyor.
Randy loved soccer. He played soccer and coached many soccer teams in...
Diana Lynne Katonak
Aug 22, 2026
Diana Lynne Katonak, 92, beloved wife of the late Paul Richard Katonak, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Lynne, as everyone knew her, was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and journalist. Married 72 years, Dad considered her the most beautiful woman in the world. With her vibrant red hair and sleek figure, he would say the only reason she married him...
Linda Jeanine Brown
Aug 22, 2026
Linda Jeanine Brown, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home in Aiken, South Carolina, on August 22, 2026, at the age of 72.
Born on December 8, 1953, in Huntington, Indiana, Linda grew up in Selma, Indiana. Throughout her life, Linda embodied compassion, warmth, and service, nurturing those who were...
Clark Raymond Saylor
Aug 20, 2026
Clark Raymond Saylor, a devoted family man and beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully at his home in Beech Island, South Carolina on August 20, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on January 22, 1943, in Canton, Ohio, Clark grew up on a farm in Canal Fulton, where his early years among horses instilled in him both...
James Harold Jacks
Aug 20, 2026
LCDR James Harold Jacks, USN Ret., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 20, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina, at the age of 77, following complications from Parkinson’s Disease.
Born on January 31, 1949, in Tehachapi, California, James spent his formative years growing up in Mojave, CA. From a young age, he demonstrated a commitment to...
Richard Joseph Medvid
Aug 19, 2026
Richard Joseph "Dick" Medvid, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dick was the beloved husband of Cynthia Nowicki Medvid, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia; his son, Eric (Melissa) Medvid of Brentwood, Tennessee; his daughter, Lori (Chris) Wakefield of Cookeville, Tennessee;...
Margaret "Peggy" E. Hinds
Aug 19, 2026
Margaret E. “Peggy” Hinds passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Aiken, SC.
Born at Shore Road Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, Peggy graduated High School as a member of the Honor Society in Selden, NY, and attended the State University of New York Stony Brook before traveling throughout the west, managing several branch offices of World Savings and Loan, all while...
Lawrence Hannigan
Aug 19, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” Hannigan, born January 29, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA, passed away on August 19, 2026, from complications following a severe stroke. He was 86 years old. The sudden passing of this wonderful man has left his loving family and precious friends with a tremendous void in their hearts and lives.
Larry was a man who lived a grateful life, marked...
Kemberly Younts
Aug 17, 2026
Martinez, GA – Kemberly Younts went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday morning, August 17, 2026.
Born in Greenwood, SC on April 20, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Norman Wade Younts and Bette Adams Younts. Kem grew up in Aiken, SC and was a 1972 graduate of Aiken High School. She received her...
Ralph Ludwig Moor
Aug 10, 2026
Ralph Ludwig Moor, 71, passed away at his home on August 10, 2026.
Ralph was born in Ft. Hood, Texas. He is the son of the late Merrill Lewis Moor and Ingeburg Imhof Moor. Ralph graduated from The Academy of Richmond County and from Augusta College, now named Augusta University, with a degree in finance. Ralph loved dogs. He adopted retired...
Leo Richard Berube
Aug 10, 2026
Leo Richard Berube, born December 24, 1955 in Fall River, MA, passed away on August 10, 2026, at Wellstar MCG Health in Augusta, GA. Throughout his seventy years, Leo embodied a life of service, dedication, and deep connection to family and community.
Raised in Plainfield, CT, Leo grew up in a family guided by the values of hard work and love....
Jack J. Parrish, Jr.
Aug 8, 2026
Jack J. Parrish, Jr., born on September 10, 1944, in Bamberg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his son Justin’s home in Aiken, SC, Saturday afternoon, August 8, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. His life spanned eighty-one remarkable years marked by dedication to family, service to his country, and a deep connection to the land he cherished.
Born to Jack J.,...
Willem van der Pauwert
Aug 4, 2026
Willem van der Pauwert, 79, passed away peacefully at home in Aiken, South Carolina, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. He was a cherished husband to Christina, with whom he shared a loving marriage of 50 years.
Born in Sneek, Friesland, Netherlands, Willem moved to the United States at age 19 to pursue higher education. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology...
Robert Clinton Haythorn
Aug 4, 2026
Mr. Robert Clinton Haythorn, 91 years of age, died August 4, 2026 at home in Aiken, South Carolina.
A celebration of life service will be Saturday afternoon, August 8th at 3 o’clock held at St. John’s Methodist Church followed by a reception in Ward Hall.
Mr. Haythorn was an insurance underwriting executive with Great American Insurance Company and Old Guard Mutual Insurance...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Eleanor Madeline Barclay
Aug 29, 2026
Eleanor Madeline (Obriot) Barclay, 93, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at 4:58 pm on August 29, 2026, at Wellstar Hospital in Augusta, GA.
Eleanor was born on November 26, 1932, in Apollo, Pennsylvania, to Joseph & Carolena (Psenda) Obriot. She married the love of her life, Richard E. Barclay, on August 27, 1955, in Apollo, Pennsylvania.
While Richard was attending...
Robert Charles Page
Aug 28, 2026
Robert Charles Page, 93, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026. He was born on July 4, 1933, in Rochester, New York.
After graduating from high school in Rochester, Bob proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1952 to 1955, attaining the rank of Sergeant.
Following his military service, Bob attended Bowling Green State...
Andrew Thomas Tershak
Aug 25, 2026
Andy Tershak was the oldest in a trio of brothers born to Andrew and Albert Tershak in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. They were kind, loving, smart men who cared deeply for their families. Brothers Richard and Carl died too young, and Andy missed their friendship. Andy died on August 25th in Aiken, South Carolina at the age of 83 from an extended...
Bonnie Steene
Aug 24, 2026
Monica E. Steene, lovingly known as Bonnie, died at her home in Aiken, South Carolina, Monday, August 24, 2026. She was born on November 13, 1945, in Saratoga, New York.
Her education helped shape that calling. She attended Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School in Sarasota, Florida, graduated from Venice High School in Venice, Florida, and went on to graduate from the...
Karen Elizabeth Kraemer Sherman
Aug 23, 2026
Mrs. Karen Elizabeth Kraemer Sherman, 80, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Karen will be remembered for her class, elegance, creativity, and exceptional eye for beauty. Whether arranging flowers, setting a table, tending a garden, or welcoming guests into her home, she brought warmth and intention to every detail. Her friendships were treasured, and her generosity touched countless lives.
Karen was born...
James "Jimmy" Albert Harden, Jr.
Aug 23, 2026
James Albert Harden, Jr., beloved husband, father, brother, and cherished friend, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 23, 2026, following a short illness. Born on March 22, 1966, in Fairfax County, Virginia, Jimmy’s life was defined by his deep commitment to his family, his enduring friendships, and his unwavering positivity.
When Jimmy was eight years old, he moved with his...
Randall Norris Reed
Aug 23, 2026
September 26, 1956 – August 23, 2026
Randy Reed loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away at home at age 69 on August 23, 2026. Randy attended the University of Georgia and Midland Technical College. He enjoyed an exciting and rewarding career as a Professional Land Surveyor.
Randy loved soccer. He played soccer and coached many soccer teams in...
Diana Lynne Katonak
Aug 22, 2026
Diana Lynne Katonak, 92, beloved wife of the late Paul Richard Katonak, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Lynne, as everyone knew her, was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and journalist. Married 72 years, Dad considered her the most beautiful woman in the world. With her vibrant red hair and sleek figure, he would say the only reason she married him...
Linda Jeanine Brown
Aug 22, 2026
Linda Jeanine Brown, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home in Aiken, South Carolina, on August 22, 2026, at the age of 72.
Born on December 8, 1953, in Huntington, Indiana, Linda grew up in Selma, Indiana. Throughout her life, Linda embodied compassion, warmth, and service, nurturing those who were...
Clark Raymond Saylor
Aug 20, 2026
Clark Raymond Saylor, a devoted family man and beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully at his home in Beech Island, South Carolina on August 20, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on January 22, 1943, in Canton, Ohio, Clark grew up on a farm in Canal Fulton, where his early years among horses instilled in him both...
James Harold Jacks
Aug 20, 2026
LCDR James Harold Jacks, USN Ret., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 20, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina, at the age of 77, following complications from Parkinson’s Disease.
Born on January 31, 1949, in Tehachapi, California, James spent his formative years growing up in Mojave, CA. From a young age, he demonstrated a commitment to...
Richard Joseph Medvid
Aug 19, 2026
Richard Joseph "Dick" Medvid, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dick was the beloved husband of Cynthia Nowicki Medvid, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia; his son, Eric (Melissa) Medvid of Brentwood, Tennessee; his daughter, Lori (Chris) Wakefield of Cookeville, Tennessee;...
Margaret "Peggy" E. Hinds
Aug 19, 2026
Margaret E. “Peggy” Hinds passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Aiken, SC.
Born at Shore Road Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, Peggy graduated High School as a member of the Honor Society in Selden, NY, and attended the State University of New York Stony Brook before traveling throughout the west, managing several branch offices of World Savings and Loan, all while...
Lawrence Hannigan
Aug 19, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” Hannigan, born January 29, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA, passed away on August 19, 2026, from complications following a severe stroke. He was 86 years old. The sudden passing of this wonderful man has left his loving family and precious friends with a tremendous void in their hearts and lives.
Larry was a man who lived a grateful life, marked...
Kemberly Younts
Aug 17, 2026
Martinez, GA – Kemberly Younts went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday morning, August 17, 2026.
Born in Greenwood, SC on April 20, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Norman Wade Younts and Bette Adams Younts. Kem grew up in Aiken, SC and was a 1972 graduate of Aiken High School. She received her...
Ralph Ludwig Moor
Aug 10, 2026
Ralph Ludwig Moor, 71, passed away at his home on August 10, 2026.
Ralph was born in Ft. Hood, Texas. He is the son of the late Merrill Lewis Moor and Ingeburg Imhof Moor. Ralph graduated from The Academy of Richmond County and from Augusta College, now named Augusta University, with a degree in finance. Ralph loved dogs. He adopted retired...
Leo Richard Berube
Aug 10, 2026
Leo Richard Berube, born December 24, 1955 in Fall River, MA, passed away on August 10, 2026, at Wellstar MCG Health in Augusta, GA. Throughout his seventy years, Leo embodied a life of service, dedication, and deep connection to family and community.
Raised in Plainfield, CT, Leo grew up in a family guided by the values of hard work and love....
Jack J. Parrish, Jr.
Aug 8, 2026
Jack J. Parrish, Jr., born on September 10, 1944, in Bamberg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his son Justin’s home in Aiken, SC, Saturday afternoon, August 8, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. His life spanned eighty-one remarkable years marked by dedication to family, service to his country, and a deep connection to the land he cherished.
Born to Jack J.,...
Willem van der Pauwert
Aug 4, 2026
Willem van der Pauwert, 79, passed away peacefully at home in Aiken, South Carolina, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. He was a cherished husband to Christina, with whom he shared a loving marriage of 50 years.
Born in Sneek, Friesland, Netherlands, Willem moved to the United States at age 19 to pursue higher education. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology...
Robert Clinton Haythorn
Aug 4, 2026
Mr. Robert Clinton Haythorn, 91 years of age, died August 4, 2026 at home in Aiken, South Carolina.
A celebration of life service will be Saturday afternoon, August 8th at 3 o’clock held at St. John’s Methodist Church followed by a reception in Ward Hall.
Mr. Haythorn was an insurance underwriting executive with Great American Insurance Company and Old Guard Mutual Insurance...
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