Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
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,...
Valerie Jean Paredes
May 8, 2026
Valerie Jeanne Paredes, lovingly known as Jeanne, passed away on May 8, 2026, at the age of 79 after a long battle with heart disease. She made her home in Aiken, South Carolina, with her devoted husband of 53 years, Leonard.
Jeanne was born on January 11, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Valborg Kurrasch. During her teenage years, her...
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...
LCDR Robert MacKenzie Brown, Sr., USN Ret.
Apr 29, 2026
LCDR Robert MacKenzie Brown, Sr., USN Ret., a distinguished naval officer and revered pilot, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina with his wife and sons by his side. Born on July 26, 1941, in New Haven, Connecticut, Bob’s life was marked by devoted service, profound love for family, and an enduring passion for aviation.
Bob's early...
Gregory Denny Roberts
Apr 28, 2026
Born in 1943 in Hercules, California, Greg was the son of John and Peg Roberts. After he overcame rheumatic fever as an infant, his family moved from California to Lawrence, Kansas, then to Nashville, Tennessee, before settling in Aiken in 1952 during the construction of the Savannah River Plant.
He excelled in basketball, earning an athletic scholarship to North Carolina State...
Flossie Marie Hagerman Payne
Apr 28, 2026
Flossie Marie Hagerman Payne, a devoted mother, beloved wife, and faithful servant of God, passed away unexpectedly on April 28, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina. Born on October 17, 1938, in Jolo, West Virginia, to Ulyss and Fannie Cooper Hagerman, Flossie led a life marked by dedication, love, and service.
She formerly worked as a home health aide in the Batesburg-Leesville...
Daniel Andrew Schmalz
Apr 27, 2026
Daniel Andrew Schmalz, 60, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on April 27, 2026, at MCG Health Medical Center, Augusta, GA following a sudden illness. He was born on November 26, 1965 in Harbor Beach Michigan, to the late Richard and Joyce (Christenson) Schmalz. Dan worked as a plumber for over 30 years at Kimball’s Plumbing Heating-Electrical and AC in Aiken,...
Gladys C. Johnson
Apr 26, 2026
Gladys C. Johnson, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, at the Barclay House of Aiken. Born May 10, 1933, in Camden, South Carolina, to George and Sallie Lominac Childers, Gladys lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and community.
For 24 years, Gladys was the proud owner and stylist of Beauty Hut in Aiken, where her warmth...
John Adam Keda, Jr.
Apr 25, 2026
John Adam Keda, Jr. (age 76) passed away on April 25, 2026 at his home in Aiken, South Carolina. Born in Dearborn, Michigan, John grew up in Detroit and graduated from St. Mary’s Preparatory High School in Orchard Lake, MI in 1968. As a member of the St. Mary’s Junior Boys softball team, he won some of his earliest championship...
John Raymond Hanick
Apr 25, 2026
John R Hanick of Farmingdale, NJ, passed away peacefully on 4/25/2026. He was living with his daughter in Aiken, SC, where he died. A devoted Dad and Husband, John will be missed by all who knew him.
He is deceased by his parents, John & Mary Hanick, Wife of 63 years, Eileen (Kenny) and son John C Hanick.
Survived by son, David...
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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.
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,...
Valerie Jean Paredes
May 8, 2026
Valerie Jeanne Paredes, lovingly known as Jeanne, passed away on May 8, 2026, at the age of 79 after a long battle with heart disease. She made her home in Aiken, South Carolina, with her devoted husband of 53 years, Leonard.
Jeanne was born on January 11, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Valborg Kurrasch. During her teenage years, her...
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...
LCDR Robert MacKenzie Brown, Sr., USN Ret.
Apr 29, 2026
LCDR Robert MacKenzie Brown, Sr., USN Ret., a distinguished naval officer and revered pilot, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina with his wife and sons by his side. Born on July 26, 1941, in New Haven, Connecticut, Bob’s life was marked by devoted service, profound love for family, and an enduring passion for aviation.
Bob's early...
Gregory Denny Roberts
Apr 28, 2026
Born in 1943 in Hercules, California, Greg was the son of John and Peg Roberts. After he overcame rheumatic fever as an infant, his family moved from California to Lawrence, Kansas, then to Nashville, Tennessee, before settling in Aiken in 1952 during the construction of the Savannah River Plant.
He excelled in basketball, earning an athletic scholarship to North Carolina State...
Flossie Marie Hagerman Payne
Apr 28, 2026
Flossie Marie Hagerman Payne, a devoted mother, beloved wife, and faithful servant of God, passed away unexpectedly on April 28, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina. Born on October 17, 1938, in Jolo, West Virginia, to Ulyss and Fannie Cooper Hagerman, Flossie led a life marked by dedication, love, and service.
She formerly worked as a home health aide in the Batesburg-Leesville...
Daniel Andrew Schmalz
Apr 27, 2026
Daniel Andrew Schmalz, 60, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on April 27, 2026, at MCG Health Medical Center, Augusta, GA following a sudden illness. He was born on November 26, 1965 in Harbor Beach Michigan, to the late Richard and Joyce (Christenson) Schmalz. Dan worked as a plumber for over 30 years at Kimball’s Plumbing Heating-Electrical and AC in Aiken,...
Gladys C. Johnson
Apr 26, 2026
Gladys C. Johnson, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, at the Barclay House of Aiken. Born May 10, 1933, in Camden, South Carolina, to George and Sallie Lominac Childers, Gladys lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and community.
For 24 years, Gladys was the proud owner and stylist of Beauty Hut in Aiken, where her warmth...
John Adam Keda, Jr.
Apr 25, 2026
John Adam Keda, Jr. (age 76) passed away on April 25, 2026 at his home in Aiken, South Carolina. Born in Dearborn, Michigan, John grew up in Detroit and graduated from St. Mary’s Preparatory High School in Orchard Lake, MI in 1968. As a member of the St. Mary’s Junior Boys softball team, he won some of his earliest championship...
John Raymond Hanick
Apr 25, 2026
John R Hanick of Farmingdale, NJ, passed away peacefully on 4/25/2026. He was living with his daughter in Aiken, SC, where he died. A devoted Dad and Husband, John will be missed by all who knew him.
He is deceased by his parents, John & Mary Hanick, Wife of 63 years, Eileen (Kenny) and son John C Hanick.
Survived by son, David...
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