OBITUARIES

Richard Bradford Moseley

Richard Bradford Moseley

May 29, 2025

Mr. Richard Bradford Moseley, 72, was a beloved native and lifelong resident of Aiken, South Carolina. He peacefully departed this world in the morning hours on May 29th, surrounded by the warmth and love of his devoted family. Richard's journey began at Aiken High School, from which he graduated in 1972, and soon after, he joined the family business, Moseley...

Margaret Grace Jones Mock

Margaret Grace Jones Mock

May 27, 2025

Margaret Grace Jones Mock

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Margaret Grace Jones Mock, age 79, will be held 3:00 pm Sunday June 1, 2025, at Central Baptist Church with Pastor Buddy Brinkley officiating. Visitation with the family will take place at 2pm, one hour before the service. Mrs. Mock entered into rest on Tuesday May 27, 2025, at...

William Edward Holle, Jr.

William Edward Holle, Jr.

May 20, 2025

Mr. William Edward Holle, Jr.

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. William Edward Holle, Jr., age 62, will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday May 31, 2025 at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Debra Guthrie-Joyce officiating. Mr. Holle entered into rest on Tuesday May 20, 2025 at his home. He was the beloved husband to Mrs. Colleen Maglio Holle...

Allison Rowell

Allison Rowell

May 12, 2025

Allison Lynn Cooper Rowell

Beech Island, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Allison Lynn Cooper Rowell, age 41, will be held 7:00 pm Friday May 16, 2025, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Glenn Nichols officiating. Mrs. Rowell entered into rest on Monday May 12, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta. She was the beloved wife to Mr. Jesse...

Rachael Thomas

Rachael Thomas

May 7, 2025

Mrs. Rachael Thomas

Aiken, SC— A celebration of life service for Mrs. Rachael Thomas, age 82, will be held 3:00 pm Sunday May 18, 2025 at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor George Johnson officiating.  Interment will follow 11:00am Monday June 23, 2025 at the Lompoc Cemetery, Lompoc, California. Mrs. Thomas entered into rest on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 after a...

Aason Dewayne Washington

Aason Dewayne Washington

May 4, 2025

Infant Aason Dewayne Washington

Edgefield, SC-- Infant Aason Dewayne Washington, three months of age, entered into rest on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center. He was the beloved son to Mr. Shannon Washington and Mrs. Alyssa Washington. Aason will be missed greatly by all who knew him. Additional survivors include: his maternal grandparents Mrs. Donna McGee, North...

Steven Pete Setters-Walden

Steven Pete Setters-Walden

May 4, 2025

Steven Pete Setters-Walden

Aiken, SC—A graveside service for Mr. Steven Pete Setters-Walden, age 27, will be held 1:00 pm Friday May 9, 2025, at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor George Johnson officiating. Visitation will follow the service at the cemetery. Steven entered into rest on Sunday May 4, 2025. He was the beloved son of Ms. Christina (Calvin) King Setters...

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...