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Eddie Smith

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

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

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)

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...

Ruth Klein Bradham

Ruth Klein Bradham

Sep 26, 2023

A celebration of life service for Mrs. Ruth Klein Bradham will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2023, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Marion Britton officiating.

Mrs. Ruth Klein Bradham, age 89, entered into rest on September 26, 2023 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Mr. Philipp and the late Mrs....

Stanley Gordon Sweetnam

Stanley Gordon Sweetnam

Sep 23, 2023

Mr. Stanley Gordon Sweetnam

Aiken, SC—Mr. Stanley Gordon Sweetnam, age 66, entered into rest on Saturday, September 23, 2023.  He was the son of the late Mr. Stanley Albert Sweetnam and the late Mrs. Mary Bertolet Sweetnam.  Mr. Sweetnam was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and was a former volunteer fireman for the Montmorenci Fire Department.  Survivors include one sister,...

Susan Elinor Carp

Susan Elinor Carp

Sep 17, 2023

Susan Elinor Carp

Batesburg, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Susan Elinor Bostick Carp, age 72, will be held 3:00 PM on Saturday September 30, 2023, at Earle Church of God  with Pastor Ronald Lee officiating. Mrs. Carp entered into rest on Sunday September 17, 2023 at her residence. She was the beloved wife of Mr. Eric Peter Carp...

Marie Frances Stang

Marie Frances Stang

Sep 5, 2023

Mrs. Marie Frances Stang

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Marie Frances Stang will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Brancie Stephens officiating.  Mrs. Stang entered into rest on September 5, 2023 at Pruitt Health in Ridgeway, SC.  Mrs. Stang was the beloved wife of the late Mr. Walter...

Sharon Joyce Lyons

Sharon Joyce Lyons

Aug 30, 2023

Williston, SC—Mrs. Sharon Joyce “Seeley” Lyons, age 73, entered into rest on August 30, 2023 at Pruitt Health Aiken.  She was the daughter of the late Mr. Warren Seeley and the late Mrs. Joyce Decker Seeley.  Mrs. Lyons was a CNA for over 35 years for many agencies.  She was known for always making people laugh and the way she...

Dorothy Voiselle

Dorothy Voiselle

Aug 30, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy Gentry Voiselle

Warrenville, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Dorothy Gentry Voiselle, age 89, will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September, 10, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Alexander Daszewski officiating.  Mrs. Voiselle entered into rest on August 30, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife...

Barbara Ann Kitchens

Barbara Ann Kitchens

Aug 29, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Ann Kitchens

Windsor, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Barbara Ann Kitchens, age 67, will be held Sunday September 3, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Windsor with Rev. Will Vaughn and Rev. Robert "Bobby" Cheek officiating. Interment will follow at First Baptist Church of Windsor Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Crystal Pelt, Gabrielle Pelt,...

LeRoy H. Brown

LeRoy H. Brown

Aug 27, 2023

Mr. LeRoy H. Brown

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. LeRoy H Brown, age 64, will be held at 1:00 pm Friday September 1, 2023, at Graniteville Community Church of God with Rev. Brandon Key officiating. Mr. Brown entered into rest on Sunday August 27, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband...

Karen Durst Hembree

Karen Durst Hembree

Aug 27, 2023

Mrs. Karen Durst Hembree

Karen Durst Hembree, cherished wife and high school sweetheart of Guy W. Hembree Jr. entered Heaven’s gates on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at home. She was the loving daughter of Lemuel “Lem” and Nancy Durst. Karen was born in Camden, SC coming to live in Aiken, with her parents when she was 2 years old.

Along...

Donnie Wayne Seigler, Sr.

Donnie Wayne Seigler, Sr.

Aug 26, 2023

Mr. Donnie Wayne Seigler, Sr.

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. Donnie W. Seigler, Sr., age 73, will be held 11:00 am Saturday September 2, 2023, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brad Willis officiating. Interment will follow at Central Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Damon “Bee” Seigler, Ronnie Seigler, Jr., Larry Sizemore, John Stoll, Steve...

Joseph C. Washington

Joseph C. Washington

Aug 22, 2023

Mr. Joseph C. Washington

Windsor, SC-- Entered into rest Tuesday August 22, 2023 at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA Mr. Joseph C. Washington age 72 Mr. Washington has been conveyed to Snead Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Washington, DC for services with interment to be held in Arlington National Cemetery.  

COLE FUNERAL HOME 1544 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY (118 BY PASS)...

Willamae Anderson

Willamae Anderson

Aug 16, 2023

Mrs. Willamae Cassie Anderson

Wagener, SC—A celebration of life service will be held for Mrs. Willamae Cassie Anderson, age 79, at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Berlin Baptist Church with Rev. Mike McCormick and Rev. Will Vaughn officiating.  Mrs. Anderson entered into rest on August 16, 2023 at University Hospital.  She was the the beloved wife of...

Randy Seigler

Randy Seigler

Aug 16, 2023

Mr. Randy Seigler

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service will be held for Mr. Randy Leland Seigler age 78, at 11:00 am Friday August 18, 2023, at Redd’s Branch Baptist Church with Rev. Brad Willis officiating. Mr. Seigler entered into rest Wednesday August 16, 2023, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. He was the beloved husband of the late Mrs. Janie...

Billy Graham

Billy Graham

Aug 13, 2023

Mr. Billy Graham

Aiken, SC—Entered into rest on August 13, 2023 at AU Medical Center.  Mr. Billy Dewayne Graham, age 61, was born in Soperton, GA to the late Mrs. Carolyn Sue Mason King, and the late Mr. Robert Graham.  He was raised in Jasper, Florida by his beloved mom and stepdad Don King. Since 1984, he has been a...

James "Jamey" P. Crawford, Jr.

James "Jamey" P. Crawford, Jr.

Aug 13, 2023

 

James “Jamey” Patrick Crawford, Jr.

Jackson, SC— A celebration of life service will be held for Mr. James "Jamey" Patrick Crawford, Jr., age 52, at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Cole Funeral Home with Rev. Manuel Gunter officiating. Mr. Crawford entered into rest on August 13, 2023 at AU Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Mrs....

Jasmine Lametra Miller-Posey

Jasmine Lametra Miller-Posey

Aug 13, 2023

Mrs. Jasmine Lametra Miller-Posey

Mrs. Jasmine Lametra Miller-Posey, age 42, was born on January 12, 1981. She entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 13, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia surrounded by family and friends. 

Jasmine is the daughter of Mrs. Ella Mae Motin and the late Mr. McArthur Glover. She entered into holy matrimony with Mr. Jonathan Posey on July...

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