Recent Obituaries

Mar 21, 2023

Aiken, SC – Harold Burnet Eadie Jr., 64, passed away on Tuesday March 21, 2023.

Harold was the son of Genelle Flowers Eadie and the late Harold B. Eadie Sr. He loved music, dancing, watching movies- especially old westerns, and Frosty’s. He attended the Tri-Development Center of Aiken County for close to 40 years.

Harold...

Mar 19, 2023

Edward John Vaarwerk, Jr., 79, loving husband of Mary Elizabeth Hoffner Vaarwerk passed away Sunday March 19, 2023 following a short illness.

Mr. Vaarwerk was born on June 20, 1943 in Buffalo, New York, a son of the late Edward John & Deloris Schwartz Vaarwerk, Sr. He was retired from the Unites States Government having worked as...

Mar 18, 2023

Mrs. Claudia Meysen Kolster, 64, of Aiken, SC passed away Saturday evening, March 18, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness.

Born on July 16, 1958 in New York City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Gerhard & Marianne Meysen Wilke. Claudia enjoyed a successful career in the banking business as Vice President at...

Mar 18, 2023

John Henry Gillian, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 18, 2023. Mr. Gillian was a son of the late Ezell and Kathleen Whittle Gillian and the brother of Jerry Gillian of Leesville.

A private family burial will be held at Beulah Baptist Church.

Mar 17, 2023

Aaron J. Boyle, 37, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023.

Mar 16, 2023

Mrs. Charles Anne Topper, 84, of Batesburg passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Mrs. Topper was born in Johnston, SC, a daughter of the late Charles William and Florence Oswalt Ripley. She was an avid reader and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. Mrs. Topper loved to cook, plant flowers and socialize with everyone.

Surviving are her husband, Richard Topper; children, Brenda,...

Mar 13, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Dirk Spanns passed away at home peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2023, at the age of 99.

Dirk was born November 10, 1923, in the Netherlands. From the early age of 13 he became a fisherman, and later a ship welder in Holland. He immigrated to the United States in 1957. He spent his...

Mar 13, 2023

Robert Jon Parke, age 68, of Gilbert, formerly of North Collins, NY passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at the Lexington Medical Center. Mr. Parke was the husband of Sharon Troidel Parke. Schindler Funeral Home of Gowanda, NY will post final arrangements.

Mar 12, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Patricia “Pat” Lenhardt Byers, age 85, passed away March 12, 2023.

Pat was born July 3, 1937, in Lancaster, PA to the late Harry F. and Katherine Lenhardt. The daughter of a Navy physician, Pat moved frequently while young, finally transferring to Penn State, where she met the love of her life, Larry Byers....

Mar 10, 2023

Elva Leverett, 90, of Aiken, SC, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023.

She was a daughter of the late John Hilton Collins and Louella Lynn Collins. She and her late husband, Kenneth Leverett, founded Leverett Shoes, serving generations of Aiken families.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents and husband, were a brother,...

Mar 7, 2023

JACKSON, SC - Betty Lucille Edwards, 90, passed away March 7, 2023 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Born June 6, 1932, in Lodge, SC, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Crosby and Alease Black Crosby. She had a great sense of humor, loved her family, Elvis Presley, southern gospel, and country music.

Betty...

Mar 3, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Gregory Lincoln Bawlick Jr., affectionately known as “Greg,” passed away unexpectedly March 3, 2023.

Greg was born April 9, 1962 in Derby, CT to Gregory Lincoln Bawlick Sr. and Patricia Bawlick. Greg was born into the dairy farming business and partnered with his father operating Bawlick’s Holsteins, in NY for 40 plus years. Greg...

Mar 3, 2023

Leroy Whittle, 92, of Gilbert, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023. Mr. Whittle was born in Leesville, SC, a son of the late Otis and Blanch Anderson Whittle. He was a faithful member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church for 70 years. Mr. Whittle worked for 43 years at Olympia Mills and later worked at Albert Hartley Construction. He loved hunting,...

Mar 2, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Dean Edward Scott, 90, husband of Carol Raney Scott, passed away peacefully March 2, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Born June 21, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ralph J. Scott and Josephine Landis Scott. He graduated from Vienna High School and, after a year in college, enlisted in...

Mar 1, 2023

AIKEN, SC – Michael Stephen Fendt lost his four year battle with cancer on March 1, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife, Jill Fendt (Aiken, SC); his son, Andrew Fendt (Aiken, SC); his daughter, Mikayla Fendt (Syracuse, NY); his father, Donald Fendt (Aiken, SC); and his sister, Robyn Petrone (Huntington Station, NY)....

Feb 27, 2023

Augusta, GA – Curtis Leon Young, 79, Beloved husband of 60 years to Jean Barham Young, passed away February 27, 2023, at Anchor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Aiken following an illness. He was born April 29, 1943, to the late Leon and Hazel Roach Young in Arkansas. Curtis was a volunteer fireman who ran his own grocery store...

Feb 26, 2023

AIKEN, SC - Edward Peter Luszcz, 67, husband of Jeanine Weaver Luszcz, passed away February 26, 2023.

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 10AM at St Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, 138 Fairfield St SE with the Very Rev. Father Gregory Wilson as celebrant.

The Historic George Funeral Home...

Feb 25, 2023

AIKEN, SC: Howard J. Neleigh, resident of Aiken South Carolina,95, died February 25, 2023.

Born June 30, 1927 in McKeesport, PA, he was the son of the late Howard Francis Neleigh and Sarah Margaret Stocker Neleigh.

Howard was raised in McKeesport PA and graduated from The Kiski School. His love of flying airplanes led him...

Feb 23, 2023

Myrtle Read Rearden passed away peacefully at the amazing age of 100 on February 23rd, 2023, in Burleson Texas.

She was born October 8, 1922, in Midville, Georgia, to the late William Embry and Leola Mae (Robinson) Read. Myrtle married the love of her life, William Thomas Rearden (Bill) in 1941 in Aiken, South Carolina. Bill preceded...

Feb 22, 2023

James Reedy Gunter, Sr., 68, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Mr. Gunter was born in Batesburg, SC, a son of the late Drayton and Estelle Rodgers Gunter. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed woodworking and farming. Mr. Gunter spent his last years in the care of Kathie Smith, whom the family is very appreciative of the love and...