OBITUARIES

Michael T. "Mike" Coffman

Michael T. "Mike" Coffman

Dec 14, 2021

Mr. Michael T. "Mike" Coffman

Aiken, SC—A mass of Christian burial will take place 12:00 noon,  Tuesday December 28, 2021 at St. Mary Help Christians Catholic Church 138 Fairfield St SE, Aiken, SC 29801  with The Very Reverend Gregory Wilson celebrant.  Final prayers and commendations will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Aiken. A reception will be held...

Faye Pennington Slaughter

Faye Pennington Slaughter

Dec 7, 2021

Mrs. Faye Cornelia Pennington Slaughter

Lexington SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Faye Cornelia Pennington Slaughter age 87 will be held 11:00 am Saturday December 11, 2021 at Lighthouse Baptist Church, Aiken with Rev. Marion Britton officiating. A private Interment will be held at Aiken Memorial Park.  Mrs. Slaughter...

Mary Lee Wooden Simpkins

Mary Lee Wooden Simpkins

Nov 30, 2021

Mrs. Mary Lee Wooden Simpkins

Aiken, SC—A zoom memorial service for Mrs. Mary Lee Wooden Simpkins age 80 will conducted 2:00 pm Sunday December 5, 2021. The ID # is 89294560758 and the pass code is 482585.  This is under the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses East Congregation on Croft Mill Road, Aiken, SC.  Mrs. Simpkins entered...

Brenda Jean Sturkie Holtzclaw

Brenda Jean Sturkie Holtzclaw

Nov 26, 2021

Brenda Jean Sturkie Holtzclaw

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Brenda Jean Sturkie Holtzclaw, age 73, will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday November 30, 2021 at Millbrook Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Howard and Rev. Stephen Cannon officiating. Pallbearers will be Brian Raborn, Zachary Stone, Nathan Raborn, Stan Harmon, Billy Pierce, and...

Thomas Holman Bryant, Jr.

Thomas Holman Bryant, Jr.

Nov 25, 2021

Mr. Thomas Holman Bryant, Jr.

Windsor, SC—Entered into rest Thursday November 25, 2021 at AU Medical Center, Mr. Thomas Holman Bryant, Jr. age 82. Mr. Bryant was a native of Louisville, KY and made Aiken County his from since 2006. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Barbara Anne Kauders Bryant of Windsor and a son of ...

Richard Michael Hughes, Sr.

Richard Michael Hughes, Sr.

Nov 24, 2021

Mr. Richard M. Hughes, Sr

Beech Island, SC – died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at home.  He was the beloved husband of Pamela (Green) Hughes, father to Richard M Hughes, Jr and Emily M Hughes, and grandfather to Levi McGee.  He was the son of the late LeRoy Hughes and the late Betty (Ireson)...

Mable Lois Chumbley Ussery

Mable Lois Chumbley Ussery

Nov 22, 2021

Mrs. Mable Lois Chumbley Ussery

Edgefield, SC—A celebration of life service will be 11:00 am Saturday December 4, 2021 at St. John’s United Methodist Chapel, Aiken, SC with Rev. Butch Blackwell officiating.  A private inurnment will be held at the St. John’s United Methodist Columbarium. Mrs. Ussery entered into rest...

Robert Warren "Bob" Newell

Robert Warren "Bob" Newell

Nov 21, 2021

Mr. Robert Warren "Bob" Newell

Salley, SC--A graveside service for Mr. Robert Warren Newell age 65 will be held 1:00 pm Saturday November 27, 2021 at Aiken Memorial Park with Rev. Brancie Stephens officiating. Military honors will be accorded at the graveside by the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Team.  Mr. Newell entered into rest Sunday November 21, 2021...

James Ronald "Ronnie" Holdren, Jr.

James Ronald "Ronnie" Holdren, Jr.

Nov 15, 2021

James Ronald “Ronnie” Holdren, Jr.

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. James Ronald “Ronnie”  Holdren, Jr., age 54, will be held 2:00 pm Saturday November 20, 2021 at Central Baptist Church with Rev. Buddy Brinkley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joseph Dolittle, R.J. Wagner, Adam Wade, William Carlisle, Henry...

Willie Leola Wooten Cook

Willie Leola Wooten Cook

Nov 11, 2021

Aiken, SC—A graveside service for Mrs. Willie "Leola" Wooten Cook, age 90, will be held 3:00 PM Sunday November 14, 2021 at Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery 1488 Salley Rd, Salley, SC 29137 with Rev. Jason Redd officiating. Mrs. Cook entered into rest Thursday November 11, 2021 at The Place at Pepper Hill facility, Aiken, SC.  She was the beloved wife...

Robert Lee King

Robert Lee King

Nov 10, 2021

Robert Lee King

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service / memorial services for Mr. Robert Lee King, age 55, will be held Saturday November 20, 2021 from 1:00 pm until at the family’s residence. Mr. Rob entered into rest on Wednesday November 10, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. He was preceded in death by his late...

James Daniel "Danny" Pridgen

James Daniel "Danny" Pridgen

Nov 4, 2021

Mr. James Daniel "Danny" Pridgen

Aiken, SC-- Entered into rest Thursday November 4, 2021 at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA Mr. James Daniel "Danny" Pridgen age 63. A celebration of life service for Mr. James Daniel "Danny" Pridgen will be held 2:00 PM on Saturday November 20, 2021 at Mr. Johnny Pridgen's residence, 115 Morning Ln, Aiken, SC...

Leonard Edwin "Len" Engel, Jr.

Leonard Edwin "Len" Engel, Jr.

Nov 2, 2021

Mr. Leonard Edwin "Len" Engel, Jr.

Mr. Leonard Edwin “Len” Engel, Jr., New Ellenton, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. Engel, also known as Santa Len Engel, age 78, will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Grace Covenant Church of God, New Ellenton, SC with Pastor Edgar N. Foster, Sr. and Pastor...

Kathy Moore Bond

Kathy Moore Bond

Oct 27, 2021

Mrs. Kathy Moore Bond

Ridge Spring SC--Entered into rest Wednesday October 27, 2021 at her residence, Mrs. Kathy Moore Bond, age 65 beloved wife of Mr. Alan Bond.  Mrs. Bond was a native of Hampton, VA and has made Aiken County her home for most of her life.  She enjoyed activities with her kids and grandkids and...

Pamela Cornett

Pamela Cornett

Oct 21, 2021

A celebration of life service for Mrs. Pamela  Cornett age 65 will be held 11:00 am Thursday October 28, 2021 at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Montress Mims officiating.  Mrs. Cornett entered into rest on Thursday October 21, 2021 at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Mr. Colin Cornett and the daughter of the...

Betty Hayes Cosper

Betty Hayes Cosper

Oct 20, 2021

Mrs. Betty Hayes Cosper

Windsor, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Betty Hayes Cosper, age 78, will be held 3:00 pm Sunday October 24, 2021, at Windsor First Baptist Church with Pastor Will Vaughn officiating. Mrs. Cosper entered into rest Wednesday October 20, 2021, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. She was the beloved wife of the...

Charles Smiley "Charlie" McPherson

Charles Smiley "Charlie" McPherson

Oct 17, 2021

Aiken, SC—Charles “Charlie” Smiley McPherson entered into rest October 17, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Charlie was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn Topp McPherson and a son to the late Dwight McPherson and the late Patricia McCleery McPherson. He was born in Memphis, TN on June 12, 1929. Charlie was an avid golfer and member of...

George Terrance Francis

George Terrance Francis

Oct 16, 2021

Aiken, SC—Mr. George Terrance Francis, age 68, entered into rest on Saturday October 16, 2021 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Ann Kjos Francis and the son of the late Mr. John Vincent  Francis and the late Mrs. Juanita LaPeer Francis. Mr. Francis was a native of Mackinac Island, MI, and had made...

Brenda Gunter Rollins

Brenda Gunter Rollins

Oct 14, 2021

Mrs. Brenda Gunter Rollins

Aiken, SC-A celebration of life service for Mrs. Brenda Gunter Rollins, age 60,  will be held 1:00 pm Monday, October 18, 2021 at Redd’s Branch Baptist Church with Pastor Richard McWhite officiating.  Interment will be private.  Mrs. Rollins was the beloved wife of Mr. Donald Rollins, Aiken, and a daughter of the late...

Veronica Messer Cruz/Reynolds

Veronica Messer Cruz/Reynolds

Oct 12, 2021

Mrs. Veronica Messer Cruz/Reynolds

Trenton, SC--Entered into rest Tuesday October 12, 2021 at Edgefield County Hospital, Edgefield, SC, Mrs. Veronica Messer Cruz/Reynolds age 74. Veronica was a native of Kermit, West Virginia and had made the Aiken Edgefield area her home for the past 35 years.  She was the owner and operator of the Barber Shop on...