Roger Lee Salen
Dec 31, 2023
Mr. Roger Lee Salen
Aiken, SC-- Mr. Roger Lee Salen entered into rest on December 31, 2023 at Anchor Post Acute. Full obituary to follow.
William "Billy" Curtis Cole, Jr.
Dec 31, 2023
William “Billy” Curtis Cole Jr.
Clarkesville, GA— A celebration of life service will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Cole Funeral Home with Pastor Rick West officiating. Mr. William “Billy” Curtis Cole Jr., age 47, entered into rest on December 31, 2023 at Northeast Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. He was the son to Mr. William "Bill"...
Sharon Kay Kessler
Dec 23, 2023
Sharon Kay (Ruff) Kessler
Pineville, WV—Mrs. Sharon Kay Kessler, age 62, of Pineville, WV, gained her wings December 23, 2023. She was born on April 18, 1961, and was the daughter of the late John and Kathryn Bennett Ruff. Mrs. Kessler loved all of her family and friends like no other. She loved watching and making TikTok’s, loved to sing, and...
Cynthia Gail Reese
Dec 23, 2023
Ms. Cynthia Gail Reese
Graniteville, SC—Mrs. Cynthia Gail Reese, age 77, entered into rest on December 23, 2023. Full obituary to follow.
John Henry Scharling, Jr.
Dec 8, 2023
John Henry Scharling, Jr.
John Henry “Jack” Scharling, Jr., age 78, entered into rest on Friday, December 8, 2023, at his residence in Aiken, SC.
Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Carolyn Arnold Scharling, his mother, Margaret Yvonne East Scharling; his father, John Henry “Jack” Scharling, Sr., and his brother, Henry Edwin “Harry”(Barbara) Scharling II.
Jack...
Connie Sue Harms
Dec 7, 2023
Connie Sue Harms
Wagener, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Connie Sue Harms, age 55, will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday January 13, 2024 at the Aiken County Shrine Club event center 1526 Columbia Hwy N., Aiken, SC, 29801. Connie entered into rest on December 7, 2023 at her residence in New Bern, NC, surrounded by her loved...
Bearnice Virtee Plunkett
Nov 29, 2023
Mrs. Bearnice Virtee Wilson West Plunkett
Aiken, SC-- A celebration of life service for Mrs. Bearnice Virtee Wilson West Plunkett, age 94 will be held 2:30 pm Monday December 4, 2023 at Calvary Baptist Church, Graniteville, SC with the Rev. Dr. George Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Scott Family Cemetery on Hatchaway Bridge Road, Aiken County,...
William B. Martin, Sr.
Nov 17, 2023
Mr. William B. Martin, Sr.
Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. William Blenn Martin, Sr., age 84, will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday November 22, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Montmorenci with Rev. Steve Cheek, Rev. Rick West, and Rev. Jamie Bodiford, and Kevin Orander officiating. Interment will follow at the First Baptist Church of Montmorenci Cemetery....
Hal Baughman
Nov 14, 2023
Hal Baughman
Aiken, SC-- A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 17, 2023 at Cole Funeral Home, with Mr. Tim Harley officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mr. Hal Baughman, age 76, entered into rest on November 14, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in New Holland,...
Frances Scott
Nov 11, 2023
Mrs. Frances Scott
Warrenville, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Frances G. Scott, age 87, will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday November 18, 2023, at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Brancie Stephens officiating. Mrs. Scott entered into rest on Saturday 11, 2023, at Anchor Rehab. She was the beloved wife of her former husband the late Mr. Wade...
Brenda M. Watkins
Nov 10, 2023
Mrs. Brenda M. Watkins
Aiken, SC--Entered into rest peacefully at home Friday November 10, 2023 Mrs. Brenda M. Watkins beloved wife of Tommy Watkins. At her request Brenda was to be cremated and no services were to be held.
COLE FUNERAL HOME 1544 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY AIKEN, SC, 29801
Dr. Thomas Martin Holder
Nov 6, 2023
Thomas Martin Holder, M.D., pediatric surgeon, teacher, academic researcher and author, died in Aiken, SC, on November 6, 2023, at age 97, after a productive and satisfying life. He was a man of integrity and tenacity, loyal to his family and committed to professional excellence. He performed general and heart surgery for thousands of infants and children in...
Nancy Harris Kane Devine
Nov 4, 2023
Nancy Harris Kane Devine
Aiken, SC-- Mrs. Nancy Harris Kane Devine, age 93, entered into rest on November 4, 2023. Mrs. Devine was born in Plymouth, PA, to the late Mr. William Richard Harris, and the late Mrs. Anna Mras Harris. She was the beloved wife to the late Mr. James Joseph Devine. Mrs. Nancy Harris Kane Devine attended St....
Rita Ann Munson
Oct 29, 2023
Rita Ann Munson
Graniteville, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Rita Ann Munson, age 79, will be held 12:00 pm Friday November 3, 2023, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Douglas Munson officiating. Interment will follow at Graniteville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Austin Hill, Brent Hill, Steven Griffin, Joey Crumpton, Rusty Crumpton, and Josh Munson. Mrs. Munson entered...
Frank Walker, Sr.
Oct 19, 2023
Mr. Frank Walker, Sr.
Aiken, SC—Mr. Frank Walker, Sr., age 59, entered into rest on October 19, 2023, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Mr. Walker was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Mr. Eddie Walker and Mrs. Shirley Walker. He was the loving husband to Mrs. Crystal Chapman Walker. Mr. Frank Walker, Sr. enjoyed many things including: cooking, fixing...
Edward Howell
Oct 14, 2023
Mr. Edward Howell
Aiken, SC--Entered into rest Sunday October 14, 2023 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Mr. Edward Howell age 76 beloved husband of Mrs. Brenda Howell. Mr. Howell's wishes were to be cremated and no services to be held.
COLE FUNERAL HOME 1544 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY (118 BY PASS) AIKEN, SC, 29801
Eddie Smith
Oct 12, 2023
Graniteville, SC-Mr. Eddie Smith, 68, of Graniteville, SC, entered into rest on Thursday, October 12th, 2023. A lifelong resident of the CSRA, Eddie was born on January 21st, 1955 and was a career operator at several of the area’s notable manufacturing plants, most recently, Southern Felt Co., from which he retired in 2019. Eddie was happiest when he was with...
Dorothy Smith Strickland
Oct 5, 2023
Dorothy Smith Strickland
Jackson, SC—Mrs. Dorothy Smith Strickland, age 86, entered into rest on Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was born in Greer, SC, and grew up in Columbia, SC. She spent her final years in rural Aiken County enjoying what she described as the “beauty and wonder of God’s creation.” She was predeceased by her beloved son Frank Strickland,...
Robert L Beck
Sep 29, 2023
Mr. Robert L. Beck peacefully entered into rest on Friday September 29,2023, at Benton House of Aiken. He was the beloved husband of the late Mrs. Arleen Whitehead Beck for 62 years.
Mr. Beck was a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. He started his career in 1953 as a Chemical Lab Technician at Hilton-Davis Chemical Company, a division of Sterling...
The Honorable D. Mark Stokes (Retired)
Sep 27, 2023
The Honorable D. Mark Stokes (Retired)
Aiken, SC--On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, D. Mark Stokes peacefully left this life to meet his Savior. A native of Hanahan, SC, Mark was a devoted Christian, husband, father, and friend. A graduate of Hanahan schools, Mark participated in many sports for the Hawks, eventually falling in love with the game of baseball and...
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