OBITUARIES

Summer Ann Poole

Summer Ann Poole

Jul 26, 2025

Summer Ann Poole

October 14, 1996 – July 26, 2025

Age 28

Summer Ann Poole, 28, of New Ellenton, South Carolina, passed away on July 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, fierce love, and unforgettable memories. She was the brightest light in every room, with a quick wit, a sharp sense of humor, and a heart that loved without limits.

Summer lived...

Wayne Richard Steffner II

Wayne Richard Steffner II

Jul 21, 2025

Wayne Richard Steffner II

Aiken, SC—Mr. Wayne Richard Steffner II, age 85, entered into rest on July 21, 2025 at his home. He was born in Berkeley, CA to the late Mr. Wayne Richard Steffner I and the late Mrs. Dorothy Meherin Steffner; and was the husband to his loving wife of many years Mrs. Margaret Joy Parry Steffner. Coming from...

Nathan "Nate" Andrew Griffin

Nathan "Nate" Andrew Griffin

Jul 18, 2025

Nathan "Nate" Andrew Griffin

Beech Island, SC—Mr. Nathan “Nate” Andrew Griffin, age 39, entered into rest on Friday July 18, 2025, at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Kandase Wiles, Jackson, SC, and a son to Ms. Cynthia Teresa Griffin, Beech Island, SC. Mr. Griffin was born in Berlin Germany, but spent his whole life in the Aiken...

Richard Dean Severson

Richard Dean Severson

Jul 16, 2025

Richard Dean SeversonMay 19, 1943 – July 16, 2025

Richard Dean Severson of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at the age of 82.

He is survived by his three children, Christine Miller, Tamara Lassack, and Rick Severson, and his three brothers, Jim Severson, Gary Severson, and Bill Severson. Bill resides in Oregon, while the rest of the...

Ricky Scott Underwood

Ricky Scott Underwood

Jul 13, 2025

Ricky Scott Underwood

Aiken, SC—Mr. Ricky Scott Underwood, age 43, entered into rest on Sunday July 14, 2025. He was the beloved son to Mrs. Alice Jean Johnson Mullis and the late Mr. John Edward Underwood. Mr. Underwood was born in Beaufort, SC in 1981. He was of the Episcopalian faith. Mr. Underwood was an avid Gamecock fan and loved baseball...

Timothy Earl Herndon

Timothy Earl Herndon

Jul 13, 2025

Timothy “Tim” Earl Herndon

Beech Island, SC-- A celebration of life service for Mr. Timothy “Tim” Earl Herndon, age 58, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday July 20, 2025 at Second Baptist Church Beech Island with Pastor Bobby Eubanks and Rev. Finley Limehouse officiating. Mr. Herndon entered into rest on July 13, 2025 at his home. He was the son...

Jane A. Davis

Jane A. Davis

Jul 12, 2025

Mrs. Jane Alice Hanna Davis

Barnwell/Kline, SC--A celebration of life service for Mrs. Jane Alice Hanna Davis age 83 will be held on Saturday November 8, 2025 at Williams Thomas Funeral Home, West Area, in Newberry, Florida with Pastor Tom Nelson officiating, and at a later date in Audubon, New Jersey and at Kline Baptist Church, Kline, SC. Mrs. Davis entered...

Martha Ann Young

Martha Ann Young

Jul 8, 2025

Mrs. Martha Ann Sherrill Young

Aiken, SC— A celebration of life service for Mrs. Martha Ann Sherrill Young, age 78, will be held at Solid Rock Baptist Church on Monday July 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Dewayne Anderson officiating. Mrs. Young entered into rest on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Mrs. Caroline...

Jerry Cleveland Funderburk

Jerry Cleveland Funderburk

Jun 29, 2025

Mr. Jerry Cleveland Funderburk

Eastover, SC-- Jerry died on June 29, 2025 at Baptist Hospital in Columbia after a scheduled surgery. He was born in Lancaster, SC to Amos Carl and Francis Palmer Funderburk on December 15, 1935. Jerry graduated from Buford High School in 1953 and served in the US Army with the 8605 AAU, Army Security Agency in Honolulu,...

Rev. Johnny Huff

Rev. Johnny Huff

Jun 21, 2025

Rev. Johnny Huff

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Rev. Johnny Huff, age 90, will be held 11:00 am Tuesday June 24, 2025, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Rv. Mitchell Huff officiating. Interment will follow at Graniteville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Greg Vance, Ryan Buffett, Tim Huff, Kevin Huff, John Huff, and Jeremy Hall. Rev. Huff entered into rest...

Nina Sue Childers

Nina Sue Childers

Jun 18, 2025

Mrs. Nina Sue Hopson Childers

Windsor, SC-- A celebration of life service for Mrs. Nina Sue Hopson Childers age 90 will be held 3:00 pm Sunday June 22, 2025 at Grace Covenant Church of God, New Ellenton, SC with Pastor Edgar N. Foster, Sr. and Rev. David L. Holdman officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery, Aiken, SC. Mrs. Childers peacefully...

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...