Apr 20, 2019

GRANITEVILLE, SC—Harry Albert Baird III, age 74, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at University Hospital.

Harry was born October 10, 1944 in Westerly, RI to the late Harry Albert Baird Jr. and the late Hazel Coggeshall Baird. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force and received a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State...

Apr 17, 2019

AIKEN, SC-- Bonnie Daryl Fabian, age 77, passed away at Aiken Regional Medical Centers on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Bonnie was born on August 6, 1941 in Chicago, IL, to the late Adele Marie Anderson and the late G. Arthur Schmitt.

Bonnie grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and throughout her life was a dedicated Army...

Apr 14, 2019

“There is a tide in the affairs of men, which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries. On such a full sea are we now afloat. And we must take the current when it serves, or lose our ventures all.”

-William Shakespeare...

Apr 13, 2019

GRANITEVILLE, SC – Richard Frederick Proto, age 63, entered into rest Saturday, April 13, 2019.

Richard was born November 9, 1955 in Augusta, GA to the late Rocco and Gladys Proto. He was a resident of the area for the past fifteen years, having previously lived in Augusta, GA, Columbia, SC, Charleston, SC, and Atlanta, GA. Richard...

Apr 11, 2019

AIKEN, SC—L. Wayne Day died April 11, 2019 at the Anchor Rehabilitation Facility in Aiken. He was 78 years old. His parents were Lyman W. and Melva Sumpter Day. He was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on December 18, 1940.

Wayne was a drummer in Hutchinson High School and played with the concert band as well as the...

Apr 8, 2019

AIKEN, SC—Michael Charles Wennemer, age 71, died Monday, April 8, 2019 at Augusta University Medical Center.

Michael was born July 2, 1947 in Hammonton, New Jersey to the late Bernard and Kathryn Wennemer. He served in the US Air Force Reserve and received his bachelor’s degree from LaSalle University. He retired as Director of Sales at Reynold’s...

Apr 4, 2019

GREENSBORO, NC— Mary Elizabeth Stanley Davis, 58, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 where she resided in Greensboro, NC. Mary was born in Upper Darby, PA on November 11, 1960 and raised in Aiken, SC.

Mary was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was always there to take care of everyone and never...

Apr 3, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Wayne M. Heidtman of Aiken, SC, formerly of Temperance, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019.

Wayne was born in 1928 to the late Albert and Clara (Salo) Heidtman. In 1951 he married Shirley A. Madison. Wayne graduated from Macomber High School in 1946. He served in the Army in the 82nd Airborne. He...

Apr 3, 2019

AIKEN, SC-- John B. (Jack) Singer, 83, of Aiken, passed away on April 3, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Connie M. Singer; two daughters, Mary Kay Wainwright (Jessie) and Rebecca Marie Bell; four sons, Earl Michael Caminiti, Salvatore Joseph Caminiti, Carl Samuel Caminiti (Jennifer), and Anthony Raymond Caminiti (Shannon); thirteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and four...

Mar 31, 2019

Aiken – Jeffery D. Frommer, age 65, a lifelong resident of Aiken, S.C., entered into rest on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Jeff was born at the old Aiken County Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Jackie Williams and a son of the late Paul R. and Ruth E. Frommer. Jeff was a graduate of St. Angela Academy. Jeff’s...

Mar 31, 2019

AIKEN, SC -- Gary Alan Albrecht, 86 years, of Aiken, SC died Sunday March 31, 2019 at his home in Aiken after a brief battle with cancer. Gary was surrounded by his loved ones when he passed.

Gary leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Virginia (Hersz) Albrecht; four daughters: Dawn Albrecht-Parys (Ron, pre-deceased), Gayle Loveland, Joy...

Mar 29, 2019

OPAL "MOE" BERTRAND FILLER JR., 93, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019, at the Benton House in Aiken, S.C., where he was a resident since May of 2018.

Before that he resided at Saint Anne Home in Fort Wayne. He was the father of Dr. David (Sharon) Filler of Aiken, S.C. He lived most of his...

Mar 29, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Nancy L. Wheaton, age 73, passed with peace and grace on Friday, March 29, 2019, following a brief illness.

Nancy was born June 4, 1945 in Charleston, SC to the late Eugene Leroy Leopold Sr. and the late Eugenia Anderson Leopold Gruber. She had made Aiken, SC her home for the past forty-five years,...

Mar 28, 2019

AIKEN, SC—Lillian L. Messera, age 87, went home to her Lord Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Messera was born February 16, 1932 in Washington D.C. to the late Preston and Adrienne Longley. She had made Aiken, SC her home for the past four years, having lived previously in The Villages, FL and...

Mar 26, 2019

MARTINEZ, GA—Linda Larkin Smith, age 62, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

Linda was born New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1956 in Michigan to Ruth Jennings Larkin and the late Daniel C. Larkin. She spent her career in banking and retired after twenty-five years. She loved animals, gardening, and had a horse that she was exceptionally fond...

Mar 24, 2019

AIKEN, SC -- Rosamond Durban McDuffie of Aiken, descendant of two prominent local families and the daughter of an early 20th century Aiken mayor, died Sunday, March 24. She was the last surviving child of Rosa Wyman Durban and George Aimar Durban. Born in Aiken, she was a graduate of St. Angela Academy and received her bachelor's degree from...

Mar 23, 2019

AIKEN, SC -- Richard (Dick) Wallace Smith, age 90, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on March 23, 2019. His funeral service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Aiken on March 28 at 11 am.

Dick was born in Hammond, Indiana on March 21, 1929, the son of Harold and Bertha Smith and grew up...

Mar 23, 2019

AIKEN, SC – JoAnn H. Goldman, age 83, entered into rest Saturday, March 23, 2019 at University Hospital.

Mrs. Goldman was born December 13, 1935 to the late Nathan and Josephine Hale. She was a resident of Aiken, SC since 1968 and retired from GlaxoSmithKline. She enjoyed cooking, puzzles, caring for children, and cherished spending time with...

Mar 22, 2019

BARNWELL, SC-- Lillian Hopson, age 81, entered into rest Friday, March 22, 2019.

Mrs. Hopson was conveyed to Paulk Funeral Home, 415 E. Pine St., Fitzgerald, GA 31750 for funeral services and interment.

Mar 20, 2019

AIKEN, SC – William Larry Fields Jr., age 72, entered into rest Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Fields was born March 26, 1946 in High Point, NC to the late William Larry Fields Sr. and the late Mildred Beam Fields. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie “Lucy” Mills...