OBITUARIES

Margaret Truxel

May 28, 2017

Mrs. Margaret Truxel

Jackson, SC -- Entered into rest Sunday May 28, 2017 at her residence, Mrs. Margaret Truxel age 72. Mrs. Truxel's body has been conveyed to William H. Chase Funeral Home in Binghamton, New York for services and burial.  COLE FUNERAL HOME 1544 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY (118 BY PASS) AIKEN, SC, 29801. 803-648-7175  are in charge...

Esther Bridgeforth

May 21, 2017

Mrs. Esther N. Whittom Bridgeforth

Windsor, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Esther N. Whittom Bridgeforth, age 88 will be held 2:00 pm Saturday May 27, 2017 at Williams Chapel Church of God, Aiken, SC with Pastor Joyce O’Conner officiating.  Interment will be private.  Mrs. Bridgeforth entered into rest Sunday May 21, 2017 at Pruitt Health-Aiken....

William Odell Wright

May 10, 2017

Mr. William Odell Wright

Aiken SC--Entered into rest Wednesday May 10, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers Mr. William Odell Wright, age 70.  Mr. Wright has been conveyed to Albany Kentucky for Service and Burial at his family farm.  COLE FUNERAL HOME 1544 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY AIKEN, SC, 29801. 803-648-7175.

Samuel "Sam" Parker

May 8, 2017

Mr. Samuel Blount "Sam" Parker

Aiken, SC--A celebration of life service for Mr. Samuel Blount "Sam" Parker age 86, will be held 2:00 pm Thursday May 11, 2017 at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brandon Key and Chaplain Dexter Lambert officiating.  Interment will be held private at a later date in Aiken Memorial Park.  Mr. Parker...

Lee Edward Salvo

May 3, 2017

Mr. Lee Edward Salvo

Jackson, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. Lee Edward Salvo, age 76 will be held 1:00 pm Saturday May 6, 2017 at Matlock Baptist Church, Jackson, SC with Rev. Mark Riser officiating.  Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by the U.S. States Army ceremonial team.  Mr. Salvo entered...

Michael David Barnhill

May 2, 2017

Michael David Barnhill

Ridge Spring, SC--Entered into rest Tuesday May 2, 2017 at University Hospital Mr. Michael David Barnhill, age 58.  He was born in Augusta, GA to  Mr. Stanley D. Barnhill, Aiken, and the late Mrs. Inez Cook Byars. Mr. Barnhill leaves behind his loving wife, Sara Ann Cumbee Barnhill and four sons, Sean (Katie), Kansas,...

Joseph L. Laorenza

Apr 28, 2017

Joseph L. Laorenza

Aiken, SC--Joseph L. Laorenza, 69, of Aiken, South Carolina, has courageously battled a brain tumor and its side effects for almost two years. A battle approached with the same fervent passion as he displayed with his music his entire life. He is survived by his wife Virginia, children AnneMarie of New York City, and...

Nevin E. Gilbert

Apr 23, 2017

Mr. Nevin E. Gilbert

Aiken, SC—Entered into rest peacefully Sunday April 23, 2017 at his residence with his family at his side, Mr. Nevin E. Gilbert, age 85.  He was the husband of Mrs. Janet Smith Gilbert and a son of the late Mr. Roy Gilbert and the late Mrs. Kathryn Zimmerman Gilbert.  Mr. Gilbert was a...

Maurice Russell Addy, Jr.

Apr 22, 2017

Mr. Maurice Russell Addy, Jr.

Aiken—Entered into rest Saturday April 22, 2017 in Lexington, SC Mr. Maurice Russell Addy, Jr., age 66.  Mr. Addy was a the husband of Mrs. Pat Slater Addy, Aiken, and a son of the late Mr. Maurice Russell Addy, Sr., and the late Mrs. Elaine Black Addy.  He was a native of...

Larry Wood

Apr 17, 2017

Mr. Larry Wood

Aiken, SC--A celebration of life service for Mr. Larry Wood, age 69 will be held 3:00 pm Thursday April 20, 2017 at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Brancie Stephens officiating. Interment will follow in Graniteville Cemetery.  Mr. Wood was a the beloved husband of 48 years to Mrs. Joyce Wood Wood of Aiken and...

Jack Edwin Burns

Apr 10, 2017

Mr. Jack Edwin Burns

Aiken, SC--A celebration of life service for Mr. Jack Edwin Burns, age 64 will be held 6:00 pm  Thursday April 13, 2017 at Aiken Church of Christ with Minister Craig Middleton and Minister Daniel Burns officiating. Interment will be held private at a later date.  Mr. Burns  was the husband of 45 years...

Robert Paul Voigt

Apr 6, 2017

Mr. Robert Paul "Bobby" Voigt, Jr.

Aiken, SC--A celebration of life service for Mr. Robert Paul Voigt, Jr. age 62 will be held 11:00 am Monday April 10, 2017 at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Steve Platte celebrant.  Burial will be private.  Mr. Voigt entered into rest Thursday April 6, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers....

Matthew Preston Baugus

Apr 3, 2017

Mr. Matthew Preston “Matt” Baugus

Wagener, SC--A celebration of life service for Mr. Matthew Preston Baugus age 27 will be held 4:00 pm Friday April 7, 2017 at Bethcar Baptist Church, Wagener with Rev. Chris Addy officiating.  Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.  Matthew entered peacefully into rest Monday April 3, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical...

Brenda Elaine Watts

Apr 3, 2017

Mrs. Brenda Elaine Couch Watts

Aiken-A celebration of life service for Mrs. Brenda Elaine Couch Watts, age 66 will be held 2:00 pm Thursday April 6, 2017 at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Allan Woodward officiating. Interment will follow in Redd's Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.  Mrs. Watts entered in to rest Monday April 3, 2017 at...

Harry Wyman Weeks

Apr 2, 2017

Mr. Harry Wyman Weeks

Aiken--A celebration of life service for Mr. Harry Wyman Weeks age 85,  will be held 11:00 am Wednesday April 5, 2017 at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Epps, Director, Mission Advance Ministries officiating. Interment will follow in Denmark Cemetery, Denmark, SC at 2:00 pm Wednesday April 5, 2017 with both Rev....

Clara Tucker

Apr 1, 2017

Private services and burial are to be held at a later date.

Rev. David L. Young

Mar 31, 2017

Rev. David LeGrand Young A celebration of life for Rev. David LeGrand Young age 67 will be held 11:00 am Tuesday April 4, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Windsor with Rev. Mike Richard officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  Pastor Young will be placed in the church one hour prior to services.  Pastor Young entered into eternal rest Friday March...

Joan Caldon

Mar 30, 2017

Mrs. Joan Joyce Allen Caldon Aiken-Entered into rest Thursday March 30, 2017 at Pruitt Health Aiken, Mrs. Joan Joyce Allen Caldon age 83 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.  Mrs. Caldon was the wife of the late Mr. William J. Caldon, Sr. and a daughter of the late Mr. Richard Burton and the late Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth Allen. She was...

Faroll Ray Scott

Mar 27, 2017

Mr. Faroll Ray Scott A celebration of life service will be held 3:00 pm Friday March 31, 2017 at Rocky Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Whaley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  Mr. Scott, age 81 entered into rest at his home Monday March 27, 2017. He was the husband of Mrs. Shelby Powers Scott and the son...

Nancy Durst

Mar 25, 2017

Nancy Elizabeth Goff Durst, beloved wife of the late David Lemuel "Lem" Durst entered into Heaven's gates on Saturday March 25, 2017 at her residence.  She was born and raised in Blaney, SC, she was the daughter of the late John and Charlotte Goff. She leaves behind her daughter and son in law, Karen and Guy Hembree.  She also leaves her grandchildren...