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Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Sandra B. Friedrichsen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dr. Charlie W. Timmerman

Dr. Charlie W. Timmerman

Feb 25, 2025

Dr. Charlie W. Timmerman, Sr. 80, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025. 

Charlie was born in Edgefield County, the son of the late Ransom Carroll and Ruby Mae Cogburn Timmerman. He obtained degrees from both Clemson University and the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. 

Through his 55+ years of veterinary practice, Charlie showed unmatched curiosity, warmth, generosity, and compassion to...

Sandra Lee Miller

Sandra Lee Miller

Feb 24, 2025

Sandra Lee Miller, 74, beloved wife of John Scott Miller, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 24, 2025 in her home.

A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Sandy was a daughter of the late Ray and Myrtle Milligan Parkhill.

Survivors include her husband, John and her brother, Ray Parkhill, both of Aiken; her sister, Patricia Wirick; two brothers, Dale Parkhill, Tad Parkhill, all of...

John M. Cox

John M. Cox

Feb 21, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Mr. John Mac Cox, 78, beloved husband of Diane Cox, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025.

Born in Anderson, SC, John’s family moved to Aiken when he was in first grade. After graduating from Aiken High School, he moved to Atlanta where he met Diane, the love of his life, to whom he was married for fifty-five years....

Judy Ross

Judy Ross

Feb 21, 2025

Judy (Adams) Ross age 81, passed away Friday morning, February 21, 2025 at PruittHealth of Aiken.

She was born in Gaffney SC to her parents Annie LaRue Ross and William E Ross . 

She was the beloved mother of Michael Adams (wife Michelle),Eddie Adams and Teresa Adams (deceased ) and Tina Creech (husband Jeremy). 

She has two grandchildren Bailey and Jetta Adams, She...

Nancy Smith

Nancy Smith

Feb 20, 2025

Nancy Jo Smith, 83, of Aiken, South Carolina, reunited with her beloved husband Alfred M. Smith, on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

A native of Louisville, IL, Nancy was a daughter of the late Carl and Merle Steely Farrell. Nancy has called Aiken her home for the last 45 years. Involved in the Community with Tri-Develop Center, member of Millbrook Baptist Church...

Jamie Gerard Lorio, Sr.

Jamie Gerard Lorio, Sr.

Feb 20, 2025

Jamie Gerard Lorio, Sr., 72, beloved husband of Reneé Smith Lorio, passed away Thursday evening, February 20, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren.

A native of Baton Rouge, LA, Jamie was a son of the late Bernard J. Lorio, Sr. and Cecile Marguerite Keller Lorio. Jamie graduated from Louisiana State University and remained an avid...

John J. Yarasavych

John J. Yarasavych

Feb 20, 2025

 John J. Yarasavych, 76, beloved husband of Kristie Hohengasser Yarasavych, passed away early Thursday morning, February 20, 2025 with his loving wife by his side.

 A native of Northampton, MA, John was a son of the late Joseph G. and Theresa Naughton Yarasavych. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps aboard the USS Essex during the splashdown and...

Joseph Francis Stackley

Joseph Francis Stackley

Feb 18, 2025

Joseph Francis Stackley, the son of US Army Lt. Colonel, Joseph Anthony Stackley and Arlene Pelow Stackley, ‘Joe’ lived to be 78.

His siblings include Paula McKinstry (d); Eleanor Stackley Fry; the late Louis Terrence Stackley, Mary Eileen Stackley; Lucille Stackley Parker; Paula Maureen Stackley Imwold; Sean Gerard Stackley; and Loretta Stackley Walsh. Joe has 9 nieces and nephews, along with...

Prudence "Dee" Ann Laramore

Prudence "Dee" Ann Laramore

Feb 16, 2025

Prudence Ann Laramore (Dee), gorgeous soul, passed away quietly on February 16, 2025, while hospitalized in Augusta, Georgia, with loving friends and family at her side.Born on July 25, 1945, in LaPorte, Indiana, she was the only child of the late Honorable Don Nelson Laramore and Charlotte Mary Schminke Laramore.Dee and her parents moved to Washington, DC, where she attended...

Susan Marie Baruch

Susan Marie Baruch

Feb 13, 2025

Susan Marie Baruch, 78, beloved wife of Thomas E. Baruch, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 in her home with her loving husband by her side.

Additional obituary information will be forthcoming.

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Neal L. Riddle

Neal L. Riddle

Feb 13, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Neal L. Riddle, 88, beloved husband of Debbie B. Riddle, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Born in West Point, TN, Neal was the son of the late Paul and Georgia Riddle. He left Tennessee at 17 years old to work at The Savannah River Plant in Aiken. Neal’s career at the Savannah River Site spanned 42...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Sandra B. Friedrichsen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dr. Charlie W. Timmerman

Dr. Charlie W. Timmerman

Feb 25, 2025

Dr. Charlie W. Timmerman, Sr. 80, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025. 

Charlie was born in Edgefield County, the son of the late Ransom Carroll and Ruby Mae Cogburn Timmerman. He obtained degrees from both Clemson University and the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. 

Through his 55+ years of veterinary practice, Charlie showed unmatched curiosity, warmth, generosity, and compassion to...

Sandra Lee Miller

Sandra Lee Miller

Feb 24, 2025

Sandra Lee Miller, 74, beloved wife of John Scott Miller, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 24, 2025 in her home.

A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Sandy was a daughter of the late Ray and Myrtle Milligan Parkhill.

Survivors include her husband, John and her brother, Ray Parkhill, both of Aiken; her sister, Patricia Wirick; two brothers, Dale Parkhill, Tad Parkhill, all of...

John M. Cox

John M. Cox

Feb 21, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Mr. John Mac Cox, 78, beloved husband of Diane Cox, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025.

Born in Anderson, SC, John’s family moved to Aiken when he was in first grade. After graduating from Aiken High School, he moved to Atlanta where he met Diane, the love of his life, to whom he was married for fifty-five years....

Judy Ross

Judy Ross

Feb 21, 2025

Judy (Adams) Ross age 81, passed away Friday morning, February 21, 2025 at PruittHealth of Aiken.

She was born in Gaffney SC to her parents Annie LaRue Ross and William E Ross . 

She was the beloved mother of Michael Adams (wife Michelle),Eddie Adams and Teresa Adams (deceased ) and Tina Creech (husband Jeremy). 

She has two grandchildren Bailey and Jetta Adams, She...

Nancy Smith

Nancy Smith

Feb 20, 2025

Nancy Jo Smith, 83, of Aiken, South Carolina, reunited with her beloved husband Alfred M. Smith, on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

A native of Louisville, IL, Nancy was a daughter of the late Carl and Merle Steely Farrell. Nancy has called Aiken her home for the last 45 years. Involved in the Community with Tri-Develop Center, member of Millbrook Baptist Church...

Jamie Gerard Lorio, Sr.

Jamie Gerard Lorio, Sr.

Feb 20, 2025

Jamie Gerard Lorio, Sr., 72, beloved husband of Reneé Smith Lorio, passed away Thursday evening, February 20, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren.

A native of Baton Rouge, LA, Jamie was a son of the late Bernard J. Lorio, Sr. and Cecile Marguerite Keller Lorio. Jamie graduated from Louisiana State University and remained an avid...

John J. Yarasavych

John J. Yarasavych

Feb 20, 2025

 John J. Yarasavych, 76, beloved husband of Kristie Hohengasser Yarasavych, passed away early Thursday morning, February 20, 2025 with his loving wife by his side.

 A native of Northampton, MA, John was a son of the late Joseph G. and Theresa Naughton Yarasavych. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps aboard the USS Essex during the splashdown and...

Joseph Francis Stackley

Joseph Francis Stackley

Feb 18, 2025

Joseph Francis Stackley, the son of US Army Lt. Colonel, Joseph Anthony Stackley and Arlene Pelow Stackley, ‘Joe’ lived to be 78.

His siblings include Paula McKinstry (d); Eleanor Stackley Fry; the late Louis Terrence Stackley, Mary Eileen Stackley; Lucille Stackley Parker; Paula Maureen Stackley Imwold; Sean Gerard Stackley; and Loretta Stackley Walsh. Joe has 9 nieces and nephews, along with...

Prudence "Dee" Ann Laramore

Prudence "Dee" Ann Laramore

Feb 16, 2025

Prudence Ann Laramore (Dee), gorgeous soul, passed away quietly on February 16, 2025, while hospitalized in Augusta, Georgia, with loving friends and family at her side.Born on July 25, 1945, in LaPorte, Indiana, she was the only child of the late Honorable Don Nelson Laramore and Charlotte Mary Schminke Laramore.Dee and her parents moved to Washington, DC, where she attended...

Susan Marie Baruch

Susan Marie Baruch

Feb 13, 2025

Susan Marie Baruch, 78, beloved wife of Thomas E. Baruch, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 in her home with her loving husband by her side.

Additional obituary information will be forthcoming.

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Neal L. Riddle

Neal L. Riddle

Feb 13, 2025

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Neal L. Riddle, 88, beloved husband of Debbie B. Riddle, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Born in West Point, TN, Neal was the son of the late Paul and Georgia Riddle. He left Tennessee at 17 years old to work at The Savannah River Plant in Aiken. Neal’s career at the Savannah River Site spanned 42...

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