Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Robert “Dr. Bob” Molkenthin
May 19, 2026
Robert “Dr. Bob” Molkenthin passed away peacefully on May 19, surrounded by the love of his family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara; his daughters, Molly (Don) and Marilyn (Jay); and his cherished granddaughter and grandson.Bob was a loving husband, father, and grandfather whose life was defined by his passion for education and service to others. Known to...
Paula Blackmon Keaton
May 18, 2026
Paula Keaton,67, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Aiken, South Carolina, Monday, May 18, 2026.
Paula was born October 5, 1958, in Rock HIll, SC. She graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Journalism in 1980 and committed her life to journalism and media. She began her career as a reporter and then editor for the Aiken Standard....
Barbara R. Schultz
May 16, 2026
Barbara Richardson Schultz, a lifelong resident of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, with her daughters by her side. Born on August 2, 1939, to Jim O. and Eula Lee Cook Richardson, Barbara’s life was deeply rooted in her community, church, and family.
Barbara was a charter member of Solid Rock Baptist Church, not only helping with...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Harrison
May 14, 2026
Robert "Bob" Eugene Harrison, a devoted family man and seasoned truck driver, passed away suddenly on May 14, 2026, while working in Beaufort, South Carolina. Born on August 27, 1964, in Berea, Kentucky, Bob’s life was marked by dedication both to his work and to the people he loved.
Bob graduated from Madison Central High School in Richmond, Kentucky, and built...
Louise J. Parrish
May 14, 2026
Louise J. Parrish, 89, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at Wellstar MCG Health. Born on October 31, 1936, in Thomson, Georgia, Louise was a cherished figure whose life was marked by dedication to her family, faith, and community.
Louise made New Ellenton her home in 1962, where she became an active and beloved member of Foreman Memorial Baptist Church....
Annlee Marie Keda
May 14, 2026
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Annalee Marie Keda, 75, beloved wife of the late John Adam Keda, Jr., passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026.
A service for John and Annalee will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Shellhouse Funeral Home (924 Hayne Ave., Aiken, SC 29801). The family will receive friends following the service. Flowers and memorial...
Paul Jennings Kennedy, Jr.
May 13, 2026
Paul Jennings Kennedy, Jr., a devoted husband of 48 yrs., father, grandfather, great grandfather, and respected safety engineer, passed away peacefully at his residence in Aiken, South Carolina, on May 13, 2026. Born on March 29, 1936, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Paul led a life marked by steadfast dedication, warmth, and an enduring commitment to his family, faith, and profession.
Paul...
Carolyn Sue Finister
May 12, 2026
Carolyn Sue Finister, born on March 8, 1939, in Trion, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on May 12, 2026. Her life was marked by a remarkable blend of devotion, creativity, and an unwavering love for her family.
Sue's journey took her across the globe, living in Tennessee, New Hampshire, New York, and Geneva, Switzerland, following her husband Terry's career...
Evelyn Elizabeth Lever
May 12, 2026
KATY, TX - Evelyn Elizabeth Lever was born on May 10, 1929, in Athens, Georgia. She passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, in Katy, Texas. Evelyn lived a life dedicated to education and faith. For 25 years, she was an elementary school teacher, touching the lives of many young students. Throughout her life, she remained a faithful servant to...
Reinaldo Rivera Santaella
May 10, 2026
Reinaldo Rivera Santaella, 76, born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, peacefully passed away on May 10, 2026. He was an excellent son, husband, friend, and father who dedicated his life to his family and his country. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he served with honor during the Vietnam War, achieving the rank of Specialist. He followed the noble...
Pauline Rankin Woodward
May 10, 2026
Pauline Rankin Woodward, a cherished member of the Aiken County community, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina. Born on August 30, 1933, in Wagener, SC, Pauline lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and an unfaltering spirit of generosity.
She was born into a large family as the last surviving child of Paul and Sallie Whittle...
Marie Daw Jones
May 9, 2026
Marie Daw Jones, 78, of Aiken, SC, passed away peacefully at her home on May 9th, 2026. She was a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother. Marie dedicated her life to her family...from her parents, siblings, husband, daughter, and grandson, to her many life-long friends and former church congregation.
Born to Earl and Mildred Daw in Gaffney, SC, on December 21, 1947,...
Dr. Gary Fischbach
May 7, 2026
Gary Thomas Fischbach, 74, of the Bronx, New York, passed away on May 7, 2026. He died peacefully after a long battle with cancer.Born on July 2, 1951, to Norbert Fischbach and Gertrude Fischbach, he was beloved by his family, friends, and the many patients he helped throughout his 45+ years as a physician.He is survived by his three daughters,...
Joe Hinds Rayl
May 7, 2026
Joseph Hinds Rayl, 79, of Highlands, NC and Ocklawaha, FL, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on May 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, GA.
Born in Kokomo, IN on January 3, 1947, Joe was the son of the late Earl M. and Mildred E. Rayl. He was an entrepreneur extraordinaire, owning and operating a...
Myron C Jenkins
May 6, 2026
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Myron C Jenkins, 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 6. 2026.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Myron was the son of the late Florence Fairclough and Myron Z Jenkins. He was a graduate of the University of Buffalo, NY. Myron was a career federal employee working in quality assurance. His activities included playing tennis, sailing, bowling, working...
Robert E. Manning, Jr.
May 5, 2026
Robert E Manning Jr died unexpectantly May 5th at the Wellstar hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Bob, as everyone called him, was born in Suffern, New York on November 8, 1943, the 2nd son of Robert E Manning Sr. and Eva (Noetzle) Manning.
Bob attended local schools, Sacred Heart Elementary and then Suffern High School. He attended college at the Citadel where...
Lois May Kipe
May 5, 2026
Mrs. Lois May (Mentzer) Kipe, age 93, of Aiken, SC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Born on February 5, 1933, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Reverend Maurice B. Mentzer and Martha E. (Sollenberger) Mentzer. She married her beloved husband of 64 years, Howard Lee Kipe, on October 4, 1952....
Minnie Delphine "Del" Gilmer Boyd
May 4, 2026
Minnie Delphine "Del" Gilmer Boyd, 82, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, at her home in Aiken, South Carolina, with her loving son by her side. Born on June 27, 1943, in Griffin, Georgia, she was the cherished daughter of the late DeWitt and Ruby Shockley Gilmer.
Del was a woman of deep faith and constant prayerfulness. A longtime member...
Robert "Bob" Thomas Johnson
May 3, 2026
Robert Thomas Johnson, 71, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Bob was born in Syracuse, NY, son of the late Robert Melville Johnson and Mary Beryl Reynolds Johnson.
Growing up, Bob loved summers with his family on Oneida Lake, where he developed a love for fishing, sailing, and most water/ice sports. It was also during this time that golf grew from a...
Mark "Stein" Hertenstein
Apr 30, 2026
Mark "Stein" Hertenstein, a lifelong resident of the San Diego area before moving to Aiken 4 years ago, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 30, 2026. Born on April 18, 1957, in Imperial Beach, California, Mark grew up in Imperial Beach and graduated from Mar Vista High School.
Mark devoted his professional life to working as a heavy equipment...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Robert “Dr. Bob” Molkenthin
May 19, 2026
Robert “Dr. Bob” Molkenthin passed away peacefully on May 19, surrounded by the love of his family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara; his daughters, Molly (Don) and Marilyn (Jay); and his cherished granddaughter and grandson.Bob was a loving husband, father, and grandfather whose life was defined by his passion for education and service to others. Known to...
Paula Blackmon Keaton
May 18, 2026
Paula Keaton,67, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Aiken, South Carolina, Monday, May 18, 2026.
Paula was born October 5, 1958, in Rock HIll, SC. She graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Journalism in 1980 and committed her life to journalism and media. She began her career as a reporter and then editor for the Aiken Standard....
Barbara R. Schultz
May 16, 2026
Barbara Richardson Schultz, a lifelong resident of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, with her daughters by her side. Born on August 2, 1939, to Jim O. and Eula Lee Cook Richardson, Barbara’s life was deeply rooted in her community, church, and family.
Barbara was a charter member of Solid Rock Baptist Church, not only helping with...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Harrison
May 14, 2026
Robert "Bob" Eugene Harrison, a devoted family man and seasoned truck driver, passed away suddenly on May 14, 2026, while working in Beaufort, South Carolina. Born on August 27, 1964, in Berea, Kentucky, Bob’s life was marked by dedication both to his work and to the people he loved.
Bob graduated from Madison Central High School in Richmond, Kentucky, and built...
Louise J. Parrish
May 14, 2026
Louise J. Parrish, 89, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at Wellstar MCG Health. Born on October 31, 1936, in Thomson, Georgia, Louise was a cherished figure whose life was marked by dedication to her family, faith, and community.
Louise made New Ellenton her home in 1962, where she became an active and beloved member of Foreman Memorial Baptist Church....
Annlee Marie Keda
May 14, 2026
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Annalee Marie Keda, 75, beloved wife of the late John Adam Keda, Jr., passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026.
A service for John and Annalee will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Shellhouse Funeral Home (924 Hayne Ave., Aiken, SC 29801). The family will receive friends following the service. Flowers and memorial...
Paul Jennings Kennedy, Jr.
May 13, 2026
Paul Jennings Kennedy, Jr., a devoted husband of 48 yrs., father, grandfather, great grandfather, and respected safety engineer, passed away peacefully at his residence in Aiken, South Carolina, on May 13, 2026. Born on March 29, 1936, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Paul led a life marked by steadfast dedication, warmth, and an enduring commitment to his family, faith, and profession.
Paul...
Carolyn Sue Finister
May 12, 2026
Carolyn Sue Finister, born on March 8, 1939, in Trion, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on May 12, 2026. Her life was marked by a remarkable blend of devotion, creativity, and an unwavering love for her family.
Sue's journey took her across the globe, living in Tennessee, New Hampshire, New York, and Geneva, Switzerland, following her husband Terry's career...
Evelyn Elizabeth Lever
May 12, 2026
KATY, TX - Evelyn Elizabeth Lever was born on May 10, 1929, in Athens, Georgia. She passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, in Katy, Texas. Evelyn lived a life dedicated to education and faith. For 25 years, she was an elementary school teacher, touching the lives of many young students. Throughout her life, she remained a faithful servant to...
Reinaldo Rivera Santaella
May 10, 2026
Reinaldo Rivera Santaella, 76, born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, peacefully passed away on May 10, 2026. He was an excellent son, husband, friend, and father who dedicated his life to his family and his country. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he served with honor during the Vietnam War, achieving the rank of Specialist. He followed the noble...
Pauline Rankin Woodward
May 10, 2026
Pauline Rankin Woodward, a cherished member of the Aiken County community, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina. Born on August 30, 1933, in Wagener, SC, Pauline lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and an unfaltering spirit of generosity.
She was born into a large family as the last surviving child of Paul and Sallie Whittle...
Marie Daw Jones
May 9, 2026
Marie Daw Jones, 78, of Aiken, SC, passed away peacefully at her home on May 9th, 2026. She was a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother. Marie dedicated her life to her family...from her parents, siblings, husband, daughter, and grandson, to her many life-long friends and former church congregation.
Born to Earl and Mildred Daw in Gaffney, SC, on December 21, 1947,...
Dr. Gary Fischbach
May 7, 2026
Gary Thomas Fischbach, 74, of the Bronx, New York, passed away on May 7, 2026. He died peacefully after a long battle with cancer.Born on July 2, 1951, to Norbert Fischbach and Gertrude Fischbach, he was beloved by his family, friends, and the many patients he helped throughout his 45+ years as a physician.He is survived by his three daughters,...
Joe Hinds Rayl
May 7, 2026
Joseph Hinds Rayl, 79, of Highlands, NC and Ocklawaha, FL, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on May 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, GA.
Born in Kokomo, IN on January 3, 1947, Joe was the son of the late Earl M. and Mildred E. Rayl. He was an entrepreneur extraordinaire, owning and operating a...
Myron C Jenkins
May 6, 2026
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Myron C Jenkins, 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 6. 2026.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Myron was the son of the late Florence Fairclough and Myron Z Jenkins. He was a graduate of the University of Buffalo, NY. Myron was a career federal employee working in quality assurance. His activities included playing tennis, sailing, bowling, working...
Robert E. Manning, Jr.
May 5, 2026
Robert E Manning Jr died unexpectantly May 5th at the Wellstar hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Bob, as everyone called him, was born in Suffern, New York on November 8, 1943, the 2nd son of Robert E Manning Sr. and Eva (Noetzle) Manning.
Bob attended local schools, Sacred Heart Elementary and then Suffern High School. He attended college at the Citadel where...
Lois May Kipe
May 5, 2026
Mrs. Lois May (Mentzer) Kipe, age 93, of Aiken, SC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Born on February 5, 1933, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Reverend Maurice B. Mentzer and Martha E. (Sollenberger) Mentzer. She married her beloved husband of 64 years, Howard Lee Kipe, on October 4, 1952....
Minnie Delphine "Del" Gilmer Boyd
May 4, 2026
Minnie Delphine "Del" Gilmer Boyd, 82, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, at her home in Aiken, South Carolina, with her loving son by her side. Born on June 27, 1943, in Griffin, Georgia, she was the cherished daughter of the late DeWitt and Ruby Shockley Gilmer.
Del was a woman of deep faith and constant prayerfulness. A longtime member...
Robert "Bob" Thomas Johnson
May 3, 2026
Robert Thomas Johnson, 71, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Bob was born in Syracuse, NY, son of the late Robert Melville Johnson and Mary Beryl Reynolds Johnson.
Growing up, Bob loved summers with his family on Oneida Lake, where he developed a love for fishing, sailing, and most water/ice sports. It was also during this time that golf grew from a...
Mark "Stein" Hertenstein
Apr 30, 2026
Mark "Stein" Hertenstein, a lifelong resident of the San Diego area before moving to Aiken 4 years ago, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 30, 2026. Born on April 18, 1957, in Imperial Beach, California, Mark grew up in Imperial Beach and graduated from Mar Vista High School.
Mark devoted his professional life to working as a heavy equipment...
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