Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Patricia Q. Bernard
Mar 15, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Bernard, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025. She was born in New York City, New York to John Francis Quick and Louise Pearl (Hutto) Quick on December 21, 1933.
Pat grew up in Smithtown, New York. She graduated from Smithtown High School in 1951 where she was an active member of the school’s theater group and...
Eresminia Interiano Rivera
Mar 14, 2025
Ms. Eresminia Interiano Rivera, 96, peacefully entered into eternal rest on the sabbath of Friday, March 14, 2025.
Eresminia was born in Santa Barbara, Honduras. She spent the majority of her life in Queens, New York navigating the city with remarkable ease and grace. Daughter of the late Santos Rodriquez and Catherine Interiano. She was a devout Seventh-day Adventist and a...
Brock Whaley
Mar 14, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Brock Whaley, 70, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803.
Robert Griffith
Mar 14, 2025
Robert H. Griffith III “Bobby”, 72 beloved husband of Loretta Griffith, passed away peacefully Friday March 14, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Baltimore, Bobby was the son of Robert H. Griffith Jr. and Dorothy Ann Griffith.
He was a locomotive engineer for Amtrak where he met his future wife, Loretta. He was her instructor and taught her to...
Michael W. Poth
Mar 12, 2025
Michael William Poth of Aiken, South Carolina passed away March 12, 2025 surrounded by his wife, daughter and loving family. Mike was born in Levittown, Pennsylvania to William and Maralin Poth on May 26, 1955.
Mike graduated from high school in Martinsburg, West Virginia in 1973. He went on to Virginia Tech and graduated from Shepherd College with a degree in...
Dorothy L. Johnson
Mar 12, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Dorothy L. Johnson, 93, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Cheryl Lefkowitz
Mar 10, 2025
CHERYL LINDA LEFKOWITZ, 82, beloved wife of Paul H. Lefkowitz, passed away Monday evening, March 10, 2025 in her home with her family by her side.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Cheryl was the daughter of the late Louis and Jeanette Liff Weisberg. She was raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio, and proudly graduated as a member of the inaugural class of Beachwood...
Janine Pierrette Maier
Mar 9, 2025
JANINE PIERRETTE MAIER, 78, beloved wife of James B. Maier, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, Sunday morning, March 9, 2025.
Born in Cuba, NY, Janine was a native of Angelica, NY. She was a daughter of the late James and Pierrette Plumecocq Rauh. She graduated from Salamanca High School where she excelled in art. A gifted artist, Janine...
Carol Ione Lawton Gorthy
Mar 6, 2025
Mrs. Carol Ione Lawton Gorthy, 88, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025.
Carol was born in Eastchester, NY, on September 23, 1936, to the late Milton and Mildred Theismeyer Lawton. She was the valedictorian of Eastchester High School’s Class of 1954, earning highest scholastic honors and awards in mathematics, art, history and French. She went on to earn Bachelors and Masters...
Raymond Alvin Vaiksnoras
Mar 4, 2025
RAYMOND ALVIN VAIKSNORAS, 85, passed away, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in Wellstar MCG Medical Center.
Born in Cleveland, OH, Raymond was the beloved son of the late John and Retronella Noskonus Vaiksnoras. He was a proud Virginia Tech Alumni. Raymond embarked on a distinguished career with DuPont, ultimately retiring as the Chief Financial Officer in Charleston, SC. Following his retirement, Raymond...
Vincent Franco
Mar 3, 2025
VINCENT FRANCO, 80, beloved husband of Karen Ginan Franco, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at home with his loving wife by his side.
Born in Glen Cove, New York, Vincent was the son of the late Vincent Franco and Melina Sbaglia. He grew up on Long Island and furthered his education at Hofstra University. Vincent enjoyed a distinguished career in...
Sandra B. Friedrichsen
Mar 3, 2025
Sandra B. Friedrichsen age 83, beloved wife of the late Kurt A. Friedrichsen, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025.
She was born in Macon, GA to Edward and Carol Bankston Bailey and lived most of her life in Aiken County, SC. She retired from (Westinghouse) Savannah River Site and was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church and the Heyward Sunday School...
Faye Roberson Lawson
Mar 2, 2025
Aiken - On March 2nd, 2025, Faye died the way she lived, adored by family and friends at her home of over 60 years in Aiken, SC.
She was born February 25th, 1930, and spent her childhood in Florence, AL where she met her next-door neighbor, and the love of her life, Bob Lawson. She is survived by her sons Scott...
Robert Paul Kennedy
Mar 1, 2025
Robert Paul Kennedy, 92, beloved husband and father, died March 1, 2025.
Robert (Bob) was born April 4,1932 in Falls City, Nebraska to Burdette Franklin and Alice Louise Kennedy.
Bob was predeceased by his parents, sister, Maxine Kennedy Hefty, brother Roger Wayne Kennedy and his beloved wife, Bonnie. He is survived by daughters Marsha Kennedy Foryt and Marta Kennedy of Greensboro, NC,...
Sheri Lott Jacobs
Mar 1, 2025
SHERI LOTT JACOBS, 62, beloved wife of Edmund A. Jacobs, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Sheri was a daughter of Shirley Weathersbee Lott and the late Richard Lamar Lott. For over 30 years, she owned and operated Sheri’s Hair Affair, where she devoted herself wholeheartedly...
Kimberly Lyn Hammond-Beyer
Feb 28, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Dr. Kimberly Lyn Hammond-Beyer, 67, beloved wife of Carl David Hammond-Beyer, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025.
Kim was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1957. She graduated from high school early in West Virginia after many moves as a youngster. She attended the University of Georgia graduating magna cum laude with degrees in Biology and Psychology. While at...
Keith James Cooley
Feb 27, 2025
Mr. Keith James Corley, 65, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Keith was a lifelong resident of Aiken, son of the late James Tillman and Launa Allen Cooley. Keith worked with Tri Development of Aiken County for many years, and was loved by all of his friends and family.
Keith is survived by his cousin, Linda Kupcs, her daughter, Melissa Kerr, and...
Jerry W. Roberson
Feb 26, 2025
JERRY W. ROBERSON, 80, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in Anchor Post Acute Care of Aiken.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Jerry was a son of the late Joseph H. and Inez Williams Roberson. He was the retired owner/operator of Roberson Paint & Body.
Surviving is his wife, Diane Selby Roberson; daughter, LaDonna Roberson Hayes (Scott); son, Dean...
Hugh T. Harwood
Feb 25, 2025
Hugh T. Harwood, 85, beloved husband of Anne E. “Nancy” Kinane Harwood, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Born in Scarsdale, NY, Hugh was the son of the late Robert T. and Lala Lee Chapman Harwood. Following his high school graduation, he moved to Poughkeepsie, NY, where he met Nancy and began a long and...
Emilie Hall Leonard
Feb 25, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Emilie Hall Leonard, 88, widow of the late Tommie W. Leonard, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Born on February 20, 1937, in Aiken, she spent her life dedicated to family, faith, and service in her community.
Emilie had a long and fulfilling career as a valued employee at Belk, where many knew her from her time...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
Patricia Q. Bernard
Mar 15, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Bernard, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025. She was born in New York City, New York to John Francis Quick and Louise Pearl (Hutto) Quick on December 21, 1933.
Pat grew up in Smithtown, New York. She graduated from Smithtown High School in 1951 where she was an active member of the school’s theater group and...
Eresminia Interiano Rivera
Mar 14, 2025
Ms. Eresminia Interiano Rivera, 96, peacefully entered into eternal rest on the sabbath of Friday, March 14, 2025.
Eresminia was born in Santa Barbara, Honduras. She spent the majority of her life in Queens, New York navigating the city with remarkable ease and grace. Daughter of the late Santos Rodriquez and Catherine Interiano. She was a devout Seventh-day Adventist and a...
Brock Whaley
Mar 14, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mr. Brock Whaley, 70, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803.
Robert Griffith
Mar 14, 2025
Robert H. Griffith III “Bobby”, 72 beloved husband of Loretta Griffith, passed away peacefully Friday March 14, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Baltimore, Bobby was the son of Robert H. Griffith Jr. and Dorothy Ann Griffith.
He was a locomotive engineer for Amtrak where he met his future wife, Loretta. He was her instructor and taught her to...
Michael W. Poth
Mar 12, 2025
Michael William Poth of Aiken, South Carolina passed away March 12, 2025 surrounded by his wife, daughter and loving family. Mike was born in Levittown, Pennsylvania to William and Maralin Poth on May 26, 1955.
Mike graduated from high school in Martinsburg, West Virginia in 1973. He went on to Virginia Tech and graduated from Shepherd College with a degree in...
Dorothy L. Johnson
Mar 12, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Dorothy L. Johnson, 93, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Arrangements will be announced by SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801.
Cheryl Lefkowitz
Mar 10, 2025
CHERYL LINDA LEFKOWITZ, 82, beloved wife of Paul H. Lefkowitz, passed away Monday evening, March 10, 2025 in her home with her family by her side.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Cheryl was the daughter of the late Louis and Jeanette Liff Weisberg. She was raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio, and proudly graduated as a member of the inaugural class of Beachwood...
Janine Pierrette Maier
Mar 9, 2025
JANINE PIERRETTE MAIER, 78, beloved wife of James B. Maier, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, Sunday morning, March 9, 2025.
Born in Cuba, NY, Janine was a native of Angelica, NY. She was a daughter of the late James and Pierrette Plumecocq Rauh. She graduated from Salamanca High School where she excelled in art. A gifted artist, Janine...
Carol Ione Lawton Gorthy
Mar 6, 2025
Mrs. Carol Ione Lawton Gorthy, 88, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025.
Carol was born in Eastchester, NY, on September 23, 1936, to the late Milton and Mildred Theismeyer Lawton. She was the valedictorian of Eastchester High School’s Class of 1954, earning highest scholastic honors and awards in mathematics, art, history and French. She went on to earn Bachelors and Masters...
Raymond Alvin Vaiksnoras
Mar 4, 2025
RAYMOND ALVIN VAIKSNORAS, 85, passed away, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in Wellstar MCG Medical Center.
Born in Cleveland, OH, Raymond was the beloved son of the late John and Retronella Noskonus Vaiksnoras. He was a proud Virginia Tech Alumni. Raymond embarked on a distinguished career with DuPont, ultimately retiring as the Chief Financial Officer in Charleston, SC. Following his retirement, Raymond...
Vincent Franco
Mar 3, 2025
VINCENT FRANCO, 80, beloved husband of Karen Ginan Franco, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at home with his loving wife by his side.
Born in Glen Cove, New York, Vincent was the son of the late Vincent Franco and Melina Sbaglia. He grew up on Long Island and furthered his education at Hofstra University. Vincent enjoyed a distinguished career in...
Sandra B. Friedrichsen
Mar 3, 2025
Sandra B. Friedrichsen age 83, beloved wife of the late Kurt A. Friedrichsen, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025.
She was born in Macon, GA to Edward and Carol Bankston Bailey and lived most of her life in Aiken County, SC. She retired from (Westinghouse) Savannah River Site and was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church and the Heyward Sunday School...
Faye Roberson Lawson
Mar 2, 2025
Aiken - On March 2nd, 2025, Faye died the way she lived, adored by family and friends at her home of over 60 years in Aiken, SC.
She was born February 25th, 1930, and spent her childhood in Florence, AL where she met her next-door neighbor, and the love of her life, Bob Lawson. She is survived by her sons Scott...
Robert Paul Kennedy
Mar 1, 2025
Robert Paul Kennedy, 92, beloved husband and father, died March 1, 2025.
Robert (Bob) was born April 4,1932 in Falls City, Nebraska to Burdette Franklin and Alice Louise Kennedy.
Bob was predeceased by his parents, sister, Maxine Kennedy Hefty, brother Roger Wayne Kennedy and his beloved wife, Bonnie. He is survived by daughters Marsha Kennedy Foryt and Marta Kennedy of Greensboro, NC,...
Sheri Lott Jacobs
Mar 1, 2025
SHERI LOTT JACOBS, 62, beloved wife of Edmund A. Jacobs, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Sheri was a daughter of Shirley Weathersbee Lott and the late Richard Lamar Lott. For over 30 years, she owned and operated Sheri’s Hair Affair, where she devoted herself wholeheartedly...
Kimberly Lyn Hammond-Beyer
Feb 28, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Dr. Kimberly Lyn Hammond-Beyer, 67, beloved wife of Carl David Hammond-Beyer, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025.
Kim was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1957. She graduated from high school early in West Virginia after many moves as a youngster. She attended the University of Georgia graduating magna cum laude with degrees in Biology and Psychology. While at...
Keith James Cooley
Feb 27, 2025
Mr. Keith James Corley, 65, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Keith was a lifelong resident of Aiken, son of the late James Tillman and Launa Allen Cooley. Keith worked with Tri Development of Aiken County for many years, and was loved by all of his friends and family.
Keith is survived by his cousin, Linda Kupcs, her daughter, Melissa Kerr, and...
Jerry W. Roberson
Feb 26, 2025
JERRY W. ROBERSON, 80, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in Anchor Post Acute Care of Aiken.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Jerry was a son of the late Joseph H. and Inez Williams Roberson. He was the retired owner/operator of Roberson Paint & Body.
Surviving is his wife, Diane Selby Roberson; daughter, LaDonna Roberson Hayes (Scott); son, Dean...
Hugh T. Harwood
Feb 25, 2025
Hugh T. Harwood, 85, beloved husband of Anne E. “Nancy” Kinane Harwood, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Born in Scarsdale, NY, Hugh was the son of the late Robert T. and Lala Lee Chapman Harwood. Following his high school graduation, he moved to Poughkeepsie, NY, where he met Nancy and began a long and...
Emilie Hall Leonard
Feb 25, 2025
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Emilie Hall Leonard, 88, widow of the late Tommie W. Leonard, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Born on February 20, 1937, in Aiken, she spent her life dedicated to family, faith, and service in her community.
Emilie had a long and fulfilling career as a valued employee at Belk, where many knew her from her time...
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