OBITUARIES

Frankie B. Stone, Sr.

Frankie B. Stone, Sr.

Apr 28, 2025

Frankie “Frank” B. Stone, Sr.

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. Frankie “Frank” B. Stone, Sr., age 83, will be held 11:00 am on Saturday May 10, 2025, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Will Vaughn and Rev. Brad Willis officiating. Graveside services will be private at Graniteville Cemetery. Mr. Stone entered into rest on Monday April 28,...

Esther Richardson Nickerson

Esther Richardson Nickerson

Apr 25, 2025

Mrs. Esther Richardson Nickerson

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Esther Richardson Nickerson age 79 will be held 1:00 pm Wednesday April 30, 2025 at Redd's Branch Baptist Church with Pastor Richard McWhite officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Nickerson entered into rest Friday April 25, 2025 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. She was the loving...

Lisette Haigler

Lisette Haigler

Apr 22, 2025

Mrs. Lisette Marie Cogen Haigler

Aiken, SC — Transitioned peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at

her residence. Mrs. Lisette Marie Cogen Haigler, age 88, beloved wife

of Mr. Boyd F. Haigler and daughter of the late Mr. Reny Suy and the

late Mrs. Maria Cogen. Miss Lisette was born in Antwerp, Belgium,

and had made Aiken, SC, her home for the past year after...

James LeRoy Holmes

James LeRoy Holmes

Apr 20, 2025

Mr. James LeRoy Holmes

Williamstown, New York-- Entered into rest Sunday April 20, 2025 in Aiken, SC Mr. James LeRoy Holmes age 77. Mr. Holms, formally of Mullins, SC had been visiting relatives here in Windsor, SC. He was the son of the late Mr. Eugene Edward Holmes, Sr. and the late Mrs. Olive Stevens Holmes. Mr. Holmes had retired in...

Marie - Joy Cooper

Marie - Joy Cooper

Apr 19, 2025

Mrs. Marie-Joy Smith Cooper

Aiken, SC-- A mass of Christian burial will take place 11:00 am Friday April 25, 2025 at Old St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church on Park Ave. Aiken, SC with Father Orlando Serrano-Ardila as celebrant. Final prayers and commendations will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Gregg Hwy. Aiken, SC. Marie-Joy entered into the arms of Jesus...

Eugene Talmadge Grimaud

Eugene Talmadge Grimaud

Apr 3, 2025

Mr. Eugene Talmadge Grimaud

Jackson, SC-- Mr. Eugene Talmadge Grimaud, age 82, entered into rest at his home on April 3, 2025. He was born in Augusta, GA to the late Mr. John Beauregard Grimaud and the late Mrs. Grace Belle Carpenter, and was the loving husband to his late wife Mrs. Mary Hoyer Grimaud. He was also preceded in death...

William "Bill" Oliver Wisser

William "Bill" Oliver Wisser

Apr 3, 2025

William Oliver Wisser, Jr.

Warrenville, SC — Mr. William “Bill” Oliver Wisser, Jr., age 79, entered into rest on the morning of April 3, 2025, at Anchor Post Acute Care. He was the beloved husband of 24 years to Mrs. Judith Platter Wisser and the son of the late Mr. William Oliver Wisser, Sr. and the late Mrs. Charlotte Jens Wisser....

William Seneker

William Seneker

Mar 29, 2025

William “Bill” Paul Seneker, Jr.

Aiken, SC—A service of Liturgy will be held 1:00 pm Saturday April 19, 2025 at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Alejandoro Leguizamon of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Aiken, SC officiating.  The family will have a visitation in the funeral home following the service.  A Mass of Christian Burial for William Seneker, age...

Richard Willard

Richard Willard

Mar 25, 2025

Richard (“Dick”) Scott Willard, 81 passed away peacefully at his daughter and son-in-law’s home in Aiken, South Carolina on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Born in Washington, DC, he is the proud son of Colonel Paul S. Willard and Mary Gaffney Willard. Dick was preceded in death by the love of his life, Brenda Alvares Willard, with whom he was married...

Tommy Ray Watkins

Tommy Ray Watkins

Mar 10, 2025

Tommy Ray Watkins

Warrenville, SC—Mr. Tommy Ray Watkins, age 78, entered into his eternal rest on Monday March 10, 2025, at Wellstar Augusta. He was the beloved husband to the late Mrs. Brenda V. Watkins and a son to Mrs. Madeline Turner Brown and the late Mr. Luther Watkins. Mr. Watkins was born in Augusta, GA, and had spent his whole...

Katherine Marie Vance

Katherine Marie Vance

Mar 5, 2025

Katherine Marie Vance

Beech Island—Ms. Katherine Marie Vance, age 46, entered into her eternal rest on Wednesday March 5, 2025, at her residence. She was the beloved daughter to Mr. Johnny Vance, Sr. and the late Mrs. Reatha Maynor Vance. Ms. Vance was a native of Wyoming County, WV, but had made the Aiken area her home on and off for...

Anthony "Tony" Michael Cole

Anthony "Tony" Michael Cole

Feb 17, 2025

Anthony “Tony” Michael Cole

Wagener, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. Anthony “Tony” Michael Cole, age 20, will be held 2:00 pm on Saturday February 22, 2025, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Branham officiating. Tony entered into rest on Monday February 17, 2025, at his residence. He was the beloved son of Ms. Misty Dawn Stalnaker Cole...

Anna Waybright

Anna Waybright

Feb 9, 2025

Anna Harriet Waybright

Aiken, SC—Miss Anna Harriet Waybright, age 87, entered into rest on Sunday February 9, 2025, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. She was a native of Charelston, WV, and the beloved daughter of the late Mr. James Waybright and the late Mrs. Edith Waybright. Mrs. Waybright had made the Aiken area her home for nearly 45 years. She was...

Roy H. Parrish Jr.

Roy H. Parrish Jr.

Feb 7, 2025

Roy H. Parrish, Jr.

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. Roy H. Parrish, Jr., age 63, will be held 11:00 am Saturday February 15, 2025, at Clear Water Branch Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Smart and Pastor David Harper officiating. Mr. Parrish was carried to Jesus on Friday February 7, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Lisa...

Farrell "Eddie" Edward Rodgers Jr.

Farrell "Eddie" Edward Rodgers Jr.

Feb 6, 2025

Mr. Farrell “Eddie” Edward Rodgers, Jr.

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. Farrell “Eddie” Edward Rodgers Jr., age 67, will be held 2:00 pm Monday February 17, 2025, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Williams officiating. Mr. Rodgers entered into rest on Thursday February 6, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta. He was native and lifelong resident...

John Miano

John Miano

Feb 4, 2025

John Miano

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for John Miano, age 84, will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday February 8, 2025 at Grace Covenant Church of God with Rev. Edgar Foster Sr. officiating. John departed this life on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his home with his wife and family at his side. He is survived by his wife,...

Kenneth Howard Leach

Kenneth Howard Leach

Feb 3, 2025

Mr. Kenneth Howard Leach

Aiken, SC—Mr. Kenneth Howard Leach, age 82, entered into rest on February 3, 2025 at Pruitt Health Aiken. He was born in Jellico, KY to the late Mr. Howard Leach and the late Mrs. Ada Seals Leach. Mr. Leach worked for the Barrow County school system for 20 years as a bus driver, and he retired in...

James Ernest Enlow Jr.

James Ernest Enlow Jr.

Feb 2, 2025

James “Junior” Ernest Enlow, Jr.

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. James “Junior” Ernest Enlow, Jr., age 87, will be held 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Earle Church of God with Rev. Johnny New and Rev. Eddie Moyer officiating. Interment will follow in the Earle Church of God Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clifford Enlow, Ricky Enlow,...

Peggy Lee Schuh

Peggy Lee Schuh

Jan 31, 2025

Peggy Lee Schuh

 Sun City Center, FL—Mrs. Peggy Lee Schuh, age 77, entered into rest on Friday January 31, 2025, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. She was the beloved wife of the late Mr. John Michael Schuh and a daughter to the late Mr. Salvatore Mannino and the late Mrs. Evelyn Lapsley Mannino. Mrs. Schuh was a native of Chicagoland area...

Minister Panzy Marie Steadman

Minister Panzy Marie Steadman

Jan 26, 2025

Minister Panzy Marie Steadman

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Minister Panzy Marie Steadman, age 68, will be held 4:00 pm Sunday February 2, 2025, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roydell Dicks, Sr. officiating. Mrs. Steadman entered into rest on Sunday January 26, 2025, at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Aiken. Mrs. Steadman...