Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Ann Julia Bolitski

Ann Julia Bolitski

Oct 19, 2019

Aiken - Miss Ann Julia Bolitski entered into eternal rest on October 19, 2019 at age 102.

Miss Bolitski and her twin brother, Richard Bolitski, were born in Dover, NJ on September 27, 1917.  Miss Bolitski was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Mary Bolitski, and twin brother Richard Bolitski.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 PM on...

Joan Padgett Eargle

Joan Padgett Eargle

Oct 18, 2019

AIKEN, SC – After a courageous battle with Cancer, Joan Eargle earned her heavenly wings on Friday, October 18, 2019 in her "granny pad" at the residence of her daughter. Her "granny pad" was built by her son, Tim, when Joan came to live with her daughter and son-in-law after the death of her beloved husband of 60 years; Keith...

Marian C. Laher

Marian C. Laher

Oct 16, 2019

Aiken – Mrs. Marian C. Laher, 93, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

Born in Steger, IL, she lived there as a child before moving to Harvey, IL.  She moved to Delray Beach, FL in 1948 and lived in Lake Worth and Lantana, FL before moving to Aiken, SC in 2004.  Marian was a member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church...

Marybeth Mauch

Marybeth Mauch

Oct 15, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Marybeth entered eternal rest on October 15,2019. She was born on December 2, 1949 in Lewistown, PA to Mr. John Dunn and Mary Louise Nordberg. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her beloved son, Richard C. Mauch, III and stepfather Elmer Nordberg.  Mary is survived by her husband of 49 years, Richard C. Mauch,...

Johnny Lee Weintraub

Johnny Lee Weintraub

Oct 14, 2019

Aiken – Mr. Johnny Lee Weintraub 32, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.   Johnny was born in Brownsville, TN, and had lived in Aiken for a number of years. He was a member of Local Pipefitter Union 150 and former member of the Local Carpenters Union.   He is survived by his...

Dorothy H. Condrey

Dorothy H. Condrey

Oct 14, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Dorothy H. Condrey, 79, went home to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday, October 14, 2019.  Dorothy was the daughter of the late Robert and Emma Snipes and she lived in Aiken her entire life.  Dorothy was a Christian and had a strong faith in God’s promising Word.  Her family knows without...

Margaret Hartnett Foody

Margaret Hartnett Foody

Oct 14, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Margaret Irene Hartnett-Foody, 74, wife of Jerome J. Foody formerly of Syracuse, N.Y., passed away at their Aiken, S.C., home on October 14. Margaret was a devoted wife and loving mother of her four adult boys: Kevin J. Foody (Suzette Daignault), of Pittsburgh, PA, Patrick M. Foody (Laura Needham) of Syracuse, NY, Miles E. Foody (Dana Cooke),...

Vera Regina Freeman

Vera Regina Freeman

Oct 13, 2019

Aiken – Mrs. Vera Regina Gorrell Freeman, 96, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019. Mrs. Freeman was born in Newport, TN, a daughter of the late William Ulysses and May Belle Allen Gorrell.  She is survived by her daughter, Regina Freeman (Ray) Fulmer, Aiken; sons, Monroe (Rebecca) Freeman, Aiken, Rex (Cindy) Freeman, Aiken; grandchildren, Ramey Howard Fulmer, Miranda Fox, Matthew...

Catherine Mary Schneider

Catherine Mary Schneider

Oct 12, 2019

AIKEN, SC – CATHERINE MARY SCHNEIDER, 62, beloved wife of Michael D. Schneider, died Saturday, October 12, 2019 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

     A native of Lancaster, PA, Catherine was a daughter of Robert and Jean Runkle Wolf.  She was a former caterer, working for RSVP in Cincinnati before moving to Aiken in 2006.  She worked with Newbery Hall...

William Nathaniel "Nate" Osbon

William Nathaniel "Nate" Osbon

Oct 12, 2019

AIKEN, SC -William Nathaniel “Nate” Osbon, 90, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 surrounded by his family. Nate was born in Aiken, South Carolina in 1929 in his family's home that still stands on the corner of Pendleton St. and Hampton Ave. He would spend much of the next 90 years working on the other end of Pendleton St., at...

Toby Wayne Reese

Toby Wayne Reese

Oct 10, 2019

Aiken – Mr. Toby Wayne Reese, 72, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019.   Toby was born in Birmingham, AL, a son of the late Edward Carl Reese and Dorothy Avis Harold Reese.  He served in the Army during the Vietnam conflict, upon honorable discharge he studied the Arts at the University of Alabama, graduating with a Bachelors Degree.   He is...

Lillian Morrow Hills

Lillian Morrow Hills

Oct 10, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Lillian Morrow Hills, 84, died Thursday, October 10 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Born in Loretto, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Waldo Morrow and Preshie Elaine Burgess Morrow. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Pauline Gray and Rebecca Morrow. She is survived by her devoted husband Willard Hills and daughters...

Margaret Haddon Hallford

Margaret Haddon Hallford

Oct 8, 2019

AIKEN, SC – MARGARET HADDON HALLFORD, 75, beloved wife of Robert L. “Bob” Hallford, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her residence.

     A native of LaFollette, TN, Margaret was a daughter of the late James D. and Addie Allen Williams.  She grew up in Aiken County and was a graduate of Aiken High School, Class of 1961.  She lived...

Ingrid G. Graves

Ingrid G. Graves

Oct 7, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Ingrid G. Graves, 72, passed away peacefully Monday, October 7th with family by her side at her home in South Carolina.

     Ingrid was born July 11th, 1947, to Robert and Patricia Graves and was the first of 6 children.

     In 1959, the family moved from Caribou to Presque Isle where she graduated from P.I.H.S. in...

Theodore Arthur Wienke

Theodore Arthur Wienke

Oct 6, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Theodore Arthur “Ted” Wienke, 76, widower of the late Karen Sue Caughron Wienke, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Kouts, IN, Ted was a son of the late Edward and Mildred Krug Wienke. He worked as a Computer Analyst at the Savannah River Site. Ted was...

Christopher Tracy Parnell

Christopher Tracy Parnell

Oct 3, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Christopher Tracy Parnell, Sr., 55, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 with his loving mother by his side.

Born in Sumter, SC he was a son to Emma Ray Parnell. Chris was in the first graduating class of South Aiken High School in 1982. After high school, Chris began a career as a lab technician...

Evelyn Green

Evelyn Green

Oct 2, 2019

AIKEN, SC – EVELYN GREEN, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

     A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Chester and Victoria Moore Green.  She retired from Pepperidge Farm and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Croft Mill Rd.

     Survivors include three children, Ronnie Green, Aiken, Etta...

Dorothy Inabinet Fortson

Dorothy Inabinet Fortson

Oct 2, 2019

Aiken – Mrs. Dorothy Inabinet Fortson, 93, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

Mrs. Fortson was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and daughter of the late William and Rosa Mills Inabinet. She retired from the Bellsouth Company after 30 years, and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She was also a member of Memorial Baptist Church where...

Ronald Dean "Bob" Sharpe

Ronald Dean "Bob" Sharpe

Oct 2, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Ronald Dean "Bob" Sharpe, 84, beloved husband of Lynda Lewis Sharpe, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, October 7, 2019 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel on Hayne Ave., with the Rev. Danny Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends...

Claudia Ann Jenkins

Claudia Ann Jenkins

Oct 1, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Claudia Ann Jenkins, 75 passed away Tuesday October 1, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with The Rev. Cathy Cole officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

Born in Baltimore, MD Claudia was the oldest daughter of the late John and Margaret...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Ann Julia Bolitski

Ann Julia Bolitski

Oct 19, 2019

Aiken - Miss Ann Julia Bolitski entered into eternal rest on October 19, 2019 at age 102.

Miss Bolitski and her twin brother, Richard Bolitski, were born in Dover, NJ on September 27, 1917.  Miss Bolitski was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Mary Bolitski, and twin brother Richard Bolitski.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 PM on...

Joan Padgett Eargle

Joan Padgett Eargle

Oct 18, 2019

AIKEN, SC – After a courageous battle with Cancer, Joan Eargle earned her heavenly wings on Friday, October 18, 2019 in her "granny pad" at the residence of her daughter. Her "granny pad" was built by her son, Tim, when Joan came to live with her daughter and son-in-law after the death of her beloved husband of 60 years; Keith...

Marian C. Laher

Marian C. Laher

Oct 16, 2019

Aiken – Mrs. Marian C. Laher, 93, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

Born in Steger, IL, she lived there as a child before moving to Harvey, IL.  She moved to Delray Beach, FL in 1948 and lived in Lake Worth and Lantana, FL before moving to Aiken, SC in 2004.  Marian was a member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church...

Marybeth Mauch

Marybeth Mauch

Oct 15, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Marybeth entered eternal rest on October 15,2019. She was born on December 2, 1949 in Lewistown, PA to Mr. John Dunn and Mary Louise Nordberg. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her beloved son, Richard C. Mauch, III and stepfather Elmer Nordberg.  Mary is survived by her husband of 49 years, Richard C. Mauch,...

Johnny Lee Weintraub

Johnny Lee Weintraub

Oct 14, 2019

Aiken – Mr. Johnny Lee Weintraub 32, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.   Johnny was born in Brownsville, TN, and had lived in Aiken for a number of years. He was a member of Local Pipefitter Union 150 and former member of the Local Carpenters Union.   He is survived by his...

Dorothy H. Condrey

Dorothy H. Condrey

Oct 14, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Dorothy H. Condrey, 79, went home to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday, October 14, 2019.  Dorothy was the daughter of the late Robert and Emma Snipes and she lived in Aiken her entire life.  Dorothy was a Christian and had a strong faith in God’s promising Word.  Her family knows without...

Margaret Hartnett Foody

Margaret Hartnett Foody

Oct 14, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Margaret Irene Hartnett-Foody, 74, wife of Jerome J. Foody formerly of Syracuse, N.Y., passed away at their Aiken, S.C., home on October 14. Margaret was a devoted wife and loving mother of her four adult boys: Kevin J. Foody (Suzette Daignault), of Pittsburgh, PA, Patrick M. Foody (Laura Needham) of Syracuse, NY, Miles E. Foody (Dana Cooke),...

Vera Regina Freeman

Vera Regina Freeman

Oct 13, 2019

Aiken – Mrs. Vera Regina Gorrell Freeman, 96, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019. Mrs. Freeman was born in Newport, TN, a daughter of the late William Ulysses and May Belle Allen Gorrell.  She is survived by her daughter, Regina Freeman (Ray) Fulmer, Aiken; sons, Monroe (Rebecca) Freeman, Aiken, Rex (Cindy) Freeman, Aiken; grandchildren, Ramey Howard Fulmer, Miranda Fox, Matthew...

Catherine Mary Schneider

Catherine Mary Schneider

Oct 12, 2019

AIKEN, SC – CATHERINE MARY SCHNEIDER, 62, beloved wife of Michael D. Schneider, died Saturday, October 12, 2019 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

     A native of Lancaster, PA, Catherine was a daughter of Robert and Jean Runkle Wolf.  She was a former caterer, working for RSVP in Cincinnati before moving to Aiken in 2006.  She worked with Newbery Hall...

William Nathaniel "Nate" Osbon

William Nathaniel "Nate" Osbon

Oct 12, 2019

AIKEN, SC -William Nathaniel “Nate” Osbon, 90, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 surrounded by his family. Nate was born in Aiken, South Carolina in 1929 in his family's home that still stands on the corner of Pendleton St. and Hampton Ave. He would spend much of the next 90 years working on the other end of Pendleton St., at...

Toby Wayne Reese

Toby Wayne Reese

Oct 10, 2019

Aiken – Mr. Toby Wayne Reese, 72, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019.   Toby was born in Birmingham, AL, a son of the late Edward Carl Reese and Dorothy Avis Harold Reese.  He served in the Army during the Vietnam conflict, upon honorable discharge he studied the Arts at the University of Alabama, graduating with a Bachelors Degree.   He is...

Lillian Morrow Hills

Lillian Morrow Hills

Oct 10, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Lillian Morrow Hills, 84, died Thursday, October 10 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Born in Loretto, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Waldo Morrow and Preshie Elaine Burgess Morrow. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Pauline Gray and Rebecca Morrow. She is survived by her devoted husband Willard Hills and daughters...

Margaret Haddon Hallford

Margaret Haddon Hallford

Oct 8, 2019

AIKEN, SC – MARGARET HADDON HALLFORD, 75, beloved wife of Robert L. “Bob” Hallford, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her residence.

     A native of LaFollette, TN, Margaret was a daughter of the late James D. and Addie Allen Williams.  She grew up in Aiken County and was a graduate of Aiken High School, Class of 1961.  She lived...

Ingrid G. Graves

Ingrid G. Graves

Oct 7, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Ingrid G. Graves, 72, passed away peacefully Monday, October 7th with family by her side at her home in South Carolina.

     Ingrid was born July 11th, 1947, to Robert and Patricia Graves and was the first of 6 children.

     In 1959, the family moved from Caribou to Presque Isle where she graduated from P.I.H.S. in...

Theodore Arthur Wienke

Theodore Arthur Wienke

Oct 6, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Theodore Arthur “Ted” Wienke, 76, widower of the late Karen Sue Caughron Wienke, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Kouts, IN, Ted was a son of the late Edward and Mildred Krug Wienke. He worked as a Computer Analyst at the Savannah River Site. Ted was...

Christopher Tracy Parnell

Christopher Tracy Parnell

Oct 3, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Christopher Tracy Parnell, Sr., 55, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 with his loving mother by his side.

Born in Sumter, SC he was a son to Emma Ray Parnell. Chris was in the first graduating class of South Aiken High School in 1982. After high school, Chris began a career as a lab technician...

Evelyn Green

Evelyn Green

Oct 2, 2019

AIKEN, SC – EVELYN GREEN, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

     A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Chester and Victoria Moore Green.  She retired from Pepperidge Farm and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Croft Mill Rd.

     Survivors include three children, Ronnie Green, Aiken, Etta...

Dorothy Inabinet Fortson

Dorothy Inabinet Fortson

Oct 2, 2019

Aiken – Mrs. Dorothy Inabinet Fortson, 93, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

Mrs. Fortson was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and daughter of the late William and Rosa Mills Inabinet. She retired from the Bellsouth Company after 30 years, and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She was also a member of Memorial Baptist Church where...

Ronald Dean "Bob" Sharpe

Ronald Dean "Bob" Sharpe

Oct 2, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Ronald Dean "Bob" Sharpe, 84, beloved husband of Lynda Lewis Sharpe, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, October 7, 2019 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel on Hayne Ave., with the Rev. Danny Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends...

Claudia Ann Jenkins

Claudia Ann Jenkins

Oct 1, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Claudia Ann Jenkins, 75 passed away Tuesday October 1, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with The Rev. Cathy Cole officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

Born in Baltimore, MD Claudia was the oldest daughter of the late John and Margaret...