Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

The Honorable Thomas W. Weeks

The Honorable Thomas W. Weeks

Jul 29, 2021

 

EDISTO BEACH, SC - On Thursday, July 29, 2021, the Honorable Thomas W. Weeks passed away in the hospital in the loving arms of his immediate family. Thomas was a most generous and loving husband, father, uncle, brother, and friend and is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Drew W. Weeks; his daughter, Shannon W. Taylor (Charles)...

Betty French Meadows

Betty French Meadows

Jul 28, 2021

Betty French Meadows, loving wife of Robert (Bob) Joseph Meadows, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.  She was born Betty Joyce French on June 2, 1935 in Tallassee, Alabama; the only child of John Cluron French and Mary Joyce French (Davis).

     She was a lifelong learner and was relentless in her thirst for knowledge.  ...

James J. Undertilo

James J. Undertilo

Jul 28, 2021

JAMES JOSEPH “JOE” UNDERTILO, 60, beloved husband of Marie Baughman Undertilo, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Joe was a son of the late John and Marian Jacobs Undertilo.  He lived most his life in Aiken and worked in construction at Savannah River Site.  Then he became an estimator and project manager with Edgefield Construction.   He...

Rosita Cope

Rosita Cope

Jul 26, 2021

AIKEN, SC – ROSITA COPE, 52, beloved wife of Jeffrey C. Cope, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 26, 2021 at her residence.

     A native of Cebu City, Philippines, Rosita was a daughter of the late Diego and Felisa Pacano Englatera.  She lived in Aiken since 1990 and was the owner of four Subway Restaurants in Aiken, Graniteville, Jackson and...

James H. Carroll

James H. Carroll

Jul 25, 2021

AIKEN, SC – JAMES H. CARROLL, 94, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 following a sudden illness.

A native of Pendleton, SC, Jim was a son of the late William B. Carroll and Nobie Inez Carver Carroll Hembree.  He grew up in Anderson, SC and enlisted in the Army at age 18.  He was on a transport ship in the...

Martha Osborne Kidd

Martha Osborne Kidd

Jul 21, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARTHA OSBORNE KIDD., 97, widow of George Franklin Kidd, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Hitchcock Place.

A native of Lenoir City, TN, Mrs. Kidd was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Elizabeth Watkins Osborne.  She was a former bookkeeper with McCrory’s 5 & 10 in downtown Aiken.  She was a member of Millbrook...

Ann Story

Ann Story

Jul 21, 2021

AIKEN, SC – ANN STORY, 74, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

     Born in Waynesburg, PA, Ann was a daughter of the late George Alexander and Alice Shattuck McGee.  She grew up in Amity, GA, in Lincoln County, and graduated from Lincoln County High School.  She earned her undergraduate degree from Tift College and received...

Terry McDonald

Terry McDonald

Jul 20, 2021

GRANITEVILLE, SC – TERRY WAYNE McDONALD, 71, beloved husband of Susan McDonald, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 20, 2021 while hiking in Hitchcock Woods.

A native of Winchester, VA, Terry was a son of Betty Wilson and the late Kenneth Winton McDonald.  He earned a B.S. in Computer Science from Virginia Tech.  He lived in Aiken County since 1985 and...

Josephine "Jo" Owen Caldwell

Josephine "Jo" Owen Caldwell

Jul 20, 2021

Augusta – Mrs. Josephine “Jo” Owen Caldwell, 98, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Jo was born in Atlanta, GA, daughter of the late Clifford and Lucile Hendricks Owen. She was a longtime resident of Aiken, and member of First Presbyterian Church. As a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, Jo loved her family with all her heart. She is survived...

James Vernon Wynn

James Vernon Wynn

Jul 20, 2021

NEW ELLENTON, SC – JAMES VERNON WYNN, 94, husband of the late Jonnie Akins Wynn passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.

A native of Savannah, GA, James was a son of the late James Ivy and Nannie Ackerman Wynn.  He moved to New Ellenton in the early 1950’s to work as a power...

Michael Bruce Rains

Michael Bruce Rains

Jul 19, 2021

Aiken – Michael Bruce Rains, 69, passed away Monday July 19, 2021 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Michael was born in Aiken, son of the late Ernest Newton Rains and Lois Jean Ross. He was employed by Phillips Industrial Services in Goose Creek, SC as an estimator, and lived in the Charleston area for most of his working...

Fran Merolle Byun

Fran Merolle Byun

Jul 18, 2021

WARRENVILLE, SC – Dr. Fran Merolle Byun, 70, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021. Fran was born in Mount Vernon, NY, the daughter of the late Dominick and Helen Francese Merolle. She is survived by her sister, JoAnne (James) Anderson, Warrenville; special niece, Rebekah (Blake) Benson; nephew Stephen (Jessica) Anderson; great-nieces and nephews, Jacob Anderson, Hunter Anderson, Morgan Willing, Taylor...

Edwin L. Randolph

Edwin L. Randolph

Jul 17, 2021

AIKEN, SC – EDWIN L. RANDOLPH, 86, beloved husband of Betty Thomas Randolph, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at A.U. Medical Center, Augusta, GA.

A native of Poplar, NC, Edwin was a son of the late Frank and Sarah Tipton Randolph.  He moved to Aiken in 1962 from North Carolina and went to work at Owens Corning Fiberglass.  After...

Penelope P. Alexander

Penelope P. Alexander

Jul 16, 2021

Aiken – Mrs. Penelope Pilotti Alexander, 82, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021.   Penny Alexander was born in Bridgeport, CT on the day after Christmas in 1938. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Stephanie Pilotti.  At age 5, she barely escaped the famous Barnum and Bailey Big Top fire in Hartford, Ct which she had attended with her grandfather. When...

Rebekah Michelle Clark

Rebekah Michelle Clark

Jul 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC – REBEKAH MICHELLE CLARK, 28, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Rebekah was a graduate of South Aiken High School, Class of 2011.  She was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church and she loved people.

Survivors include her parents, John Sidney and Carlene Kaney Clark,...

Ann "Annie" Field Goodwin

Ann "Annie" Field Goodwin

Jul 14, 2021

AIKEN - On July 14th, 2021 Ann Field Goodwin, always "Annie" physically left this world and none of us can make sense of the tragic horse accident that claimed her life.Born May 26th, 1989, in Buffalo, Wyoming, she came into this world bringing light, love and a quiet, determined sense of purpose. Her affinity for our four legged partners in...

Donna Lynn Herron

Donna Lynn Herron

Jul 12, 2021

AIKEN, SC – DONNA LYNN (JOHNSON) HERRON entered into rest Monday, July 12, 2021 after a valiant fight with cancer.

Donna was a graduate of George P. Butler High School in Augusta.  She lived her entire life in the CSRA, mostly the Aiken area.  Donna loved her family above anything else and was especially proud of her two daughters, Heather...

Curtis Elsworth "Curt" Davis

Curtis Elsworth "Curt" Davis

Jul 12, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Curtis E. “Curt” Davis, 98, entered into eternal rest at home on Monday, July 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Helen Pyles Davis, his parents Earnest Floyd and Lillian Katherine Davis, one sister, Phyllis Davis Bonifacio, and a brother, Kenneth Davis. Mr. Davis was born in Mount Hope, WV. He is...

David William Ice

David William Ice

Jul 11, 2021

DAVID WILLIAM ICE, 61, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, David was a son of the late Lloyd William and Mary Cooper Ice.  He was a resident of Tri-Development of Aiken and worked on the janitorial staff.

Survivors include two sisters, Peggy Waters, Lexington, SC, Cathy Cameron, Arden,...

Chloe McLane

Chloe McLane

Jul 11, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Chloe Springer McLane was born in Dallas, Texas on October 26, 1931 and died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on July 11, 2021.  

     She is survived by her husband, Douglas L. McLane, her step-children, Terry (Dee) McLane, Patricia Herlong, Philip (Mary) McLane, and Phyliss Flannagan, six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren, as well as...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

The Honorable Thomas W. Weeks

The Honorable Thomas W. Weeks

Jul 29, 2021

 

EDISTO BEACH, SC - On Thursday, July 29, 2021, the Honorable Thomas W. Weeks passed away in the hospital in the loving arms of his immediate family. Thomas was a most generous and loving husband, father, uncle, brother, and friend and is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Drew W. Weeks; his daughter, Shannon W. Taylor (Charles)...

Betty French Meadows

Betty French Meadows

Jul 28, 2021

Betty French Meadows, loving wife of Robert (Bob) Joseph Meadows, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.  She was born Betty Joyce French on June 2, 1935 in Tallassee, Alabama; the only child of John Cluron French and Mary Joyce French (Davis).

     She was a lifelong learner and was relentless in her thirst for knowledge.  ...

James J. Undertilo

James J. Undertilo

Jul 28, 2021

JAMES JOSEPH “JOE” UNDERTILO, 60, beloved husband of Marie Baughman Undertilo, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Joe was a son of the late John and Marian Jacobs Undertilo.  He lived most his life in Aiken and worked in construction at Savannah River Site.  Then he became an estimator and project manager with Edgefield Construction.   He...

Rosita Cope

Rosita Cope

Jul 26, 2021

AIKEN, SC – ROSITA COPE, 52, beloved wife of Jeffrey C. Cope, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 26, 2021 at her residence.

     A native of Cebu City, Philippines, Rosita was a daughter of the late Diego and Felisa Pacano Englatera.  She lived in Aiken since 1990 and was the owner of four Subway Restaurants in Aiken, Graniteville, Jackson and...

James H. Carroll

James H. Carroll

Jul 25, 2021

AIKEN, SC – JAMES H. CARROLL, 94, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 following a sudden illness.

A native of Pendleton, SC, Jim was a son of the late William B. Carroll and Nobie Inez Carver Carroll Hembree.  He grew up in Anderson, SC and enlisted in the Army at age 18.  He was on a transport ship in the...

Martha Osborne Kidd

Martha Osborne Kidd

Jul 21, 2021

AIKEN, SC – MARTHA OSBORNE KIDD., 97, widow of George Franklin Kidd, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Hitchcock Place.

A native of Lenoir City, TN, Mrs. Kidd was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Elizabeth Watkins Osborne.  She was a former bookkeeper with McCrory’s 5 & 10 in downtown Aiken.  She was a member of Millbrook...

Ann Story

Ann Story

Jul 21, 2021

AIKEN, SC – ANN STORY, 74, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

     Born in Waynesburg, PA, Ann was a daughter of the late George Alexander and Alice Shattuck McGee.  She grew up in Amity, GA, in Lincoln County, and graduated from Lincoln County High School.  She earned her undergraduate degree from Tift College and received...

Terry McDonald

Terry McDonald

Jul 20, 2021

GRANITEVILLE, SC – TERRY WAYNE McDONALD, 71, beloved husband of Susan McDonald, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 20, 2021 while hiking in Hitchcock Woods.

A native of Winchester, VA, Terry was a son of Betty Wilson and the late Kenneth Winton McDonald.  He earned a B.S. in Computer Science from Virginia Tech.  He lived in Aiken County since 1985 and...

Josephine "Jo" Owen Caldwell

Josephine "Jo" Owen Caldwell

Jul 20, 2021

Augusta – Mrs. Josephine “Jo” Owen Caldwell, 98, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Jo was born in Atlanta, GA, daughter of the late Clifford and Lucile Hendricks Owen. She was a longtime resident of Aiken, and member of First Presbyterian Church. As a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, Jo loved her family with all her heart. She is survived...

James Vernon Wynn

James Vernon Wynn

Jul 20, 2021

NEW ELLENTON, SC – JAMES VERNON WYNN, 94, husband of the late Jonnie Akins Wynn passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.

A native of Savannah, GA, James was a son of the late James Ivy and Nannie Ackerman Wynn.  He moved to New Ellenton in the early 1950’s to work as a power...

Michael Bruce Rains

Michael Bruce Rains

Jul 19, 2021

Aiken – Michael Bruce Rains, 69, passed away Monday July 19, 2021 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Michael was born in Aiken, son of the late Ernest Newton Rains and Lois Jean Ross. He was employed by Phillips Industrial Services in Goose Creek, SC as an estimator, and lived in the Charleston area for most of his working...

Fran Merolle Byun

Fran Merolle Byun

Jul 18, 2021

WARRENVILLE, SC – Dr. Fran Merolle Byun, 70, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021. Fran was born in Mount Vernon, NY, the daughter of the late Dominick and Helen Francese Merolle. She is survived by her sister, JoAnne (James) Anderson, Warrenville; special niece, Rebekah (Blake) Benson; nephew Stephen (Jessica) Anderson; great-nieces and nephews, Jacob Anderson, Hunter Anderson, Morgan Willing, Taylor...

Edwin L. Randolph

Edwin L. Randolph

Jul 17, 2021

AIKEN, SC – EDWIN L. RANDOLPH, 86, beloved husband of Betty Thomas Randolph, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at A.U. Medical Center, Augusta, GA.

A native of Poplar, NC, Edwin was a son of the late Frank and Sarah Tipton Randolph.  He moved to Aiken in 1962 from North Carolina and went to work at Owens Corning Fiberglass.  After...

Penelope P. Alexander

Penelope P. Alexander

Jul 16, 2021

Aiken – Mrs. Penelope Pilotti Alexander, 82, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021.   Penny Alexander was born in Bridgeport, CT on the day after Christmas in 1938. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Stephanie Pilotti.  At age 5, she barely escaped the famous Barnum and Bailey Big Top fire in Hartford, Ct which she had attended with her grandfather. When...

Rebekah Michelle Clark

Rebekah Michelle Clark

Jul 15, 2021

AIKEN, SC – REBEKAH MICHELLE CLARK, 28, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Rebekah was a graduate of South Aiken High School, Class of 2011.  She was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church and she loved people.

Survivors include her parents, John Sidney and Carlene Kaney Clark,...

Ann "Annie" Field Goodwin

Ann "Annie" Field Goodwin

Jul 14, 2021

AIKEN - On July 14th, 2021 Ann Field Goodwin, always "Annie" physically left this world and none of us can make sense of the tragic horse accident that claimed her life.Born May 26th, 1989, in Buffalo, Wyoming, she came into this world bringing light, love and a quiet, determined sense of purpose. Her affinity for our four legged partners in...

Donna Lynn Herron

Donna Lynn Herron

Jul 12, 2021

AIKEN, SC – DONNA LYNN (JOHNSON) HERRON entered into rest Monday, July 12, 2021 after a valiant fight with cancer.

Donna was a graduate of George P. Butler High School in Augusta.  She lived her entire life in the CSRA, mostly the Aiken area.  Donna loved her family above anything else and was especially proud of her two daughters, Heather...

Curtis Elsworth "Curt" Davis

Curtis Elsworth "Curt" Davis

Jul 12, 2021

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Curtis E. “Curt” Davis, 98, entered into eternal rest at home on Monday, July 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Helen Pyles Davis, his parents Earnest Floyd and Lillian Katherine Davis, one sister, Phyllis Davis Bonifacio, and a brother, Kenneth Davis. Mr. Davis was born in Mount Hope, WV. He is...

David William Ice

David William Ice

Jul 11, 2021

DAVID WILLIAM ICE, 61, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, David was a son of the late Lloyd William and Mary Cooper Ice.  He was a resident of Tri-Development of Aiken and worked on the janitorial staff.

Survivors include two sisters, Peggy Waters, Lexington, SC, Cathy Cameron, Arden,...

Chloe McLane

Chloe McLane

Jul 11, 2021

AIKEN, SC - Chloe Springer McLane was born in Dallas, Texas on October 26, 1931 and died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on July 11, 2021.  

     She is survived by her husband, Douglas L. McLane, her step-children, Terry (Dee) McLane, Patricia Herlong, Philip (Mary) McLane, and Phyliss Flannagan, six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren, as well as...