OBITUARIES

Ione Smith Newman

Ione Smith Newman

Jul 9, 2024

Mrs. Ione Smith Newman

 Aiken, SC— A celebration of life service for Mrs. Ione Smith Newman will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Faulkville Baptist Church in Bloomingdale, GA with Rev. Steve Purnell officiating. Mrs. Newman, age 102, entered into rest on July 9, 2024 at her residence. She was the loving wife to the late Mr. Hilton...

Mary Lou Hall

Mary Lou Hall

Jul 1, 2024

Mrs. Mary Lou Brooks Hall

Aiken, SC-- Mrs. Mary Lou Brooks Hall, age 76, entered into rest on July 1, 2024, at Pruitt Health in Aiken. She was born in Aiken to the late Mr. Ezlie Brooks and the late Mrs. Louise Weathersbee. She was the loving wife to the late Mr. Monroe Hall, Sr. She was a member of Clear...

Rebecca Ann Runyon Visnyai

Rebecca Ann Runyon Visnyai

Jun 29, 2024

Mrs. Rebecca Ann Runyon Visnyai

Trenton, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Rebecca Ann Visnyai, age 76, will be held Saturday 11:00 am July 13, 2024, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Chris Erde officiating. Mrs. Visnyai entered into rest on June 29th, 2024 at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis John Visnyai...

Raymond Jermaine Hicks

Raymond Jermaine Hicks

Jun 28, 2024

Mr. Raymond Jermaine Hicks

North Augusta, SC-- Mr. Raymond Jermaine Hicks, age 43, entered into rest on June 28, 2024 at Lexington Medical Center.  Full obituary to follow.

Carolyn Mae Byrd

Carolyn Mae Byrd

Jun 15, 2024

Mrs. Carolyn Mae Byrd

Trenton, SC—Mrs. Carolyn Mae Byrd, age 71, entered into rest on June 15, 2024 at her home. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Bel-Ridge Baptist Church, North Augusta, with Pastor Chris Wyatt officiating. She was born in Wellsboro, PA to the late Mr. Arthur Shelman and...

Avery Herman Snipes, Sr.

Avery Herman Snipes, Sr.

Jun 14, 2024

Mr. Avery Herman Snipes, Sr.

Aiken, SC—Mr. Avery Herman Snipes, Sr. age 75, entered into rest on June 14, 2024. Mr. Snipes was born in Aiken, SC to the late Mr. Herman Snipes and the late Mrs. Imagean Snipes. Inurnment will take place at Central Baptist Church Cemetery. He lived in Charleston, SC for some time until he moved back to...

Jimmie Ann Arnold Watkins

Jimmie Ann Arnold Watkins

Jun 10, 2024

Jimmie Ann Arnold Watkins

Williston, SC—Mrs. Jimmie Ann Arnold Watkins, age 59, entered into rest on June 10, 2024 in New Ellenton, SC.  She was born in Aiken, SC to Mrs. Ann Watson Arnold and the late Mr. James Arnold.  She was a member at Foreman Memorial Baptist Church, New Ellenton, SC.  Jimmie’s hobbies include: crocheting, reading Stephen King novels, fishing,...

John Jesse

John Jesse

May 28, 2024

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. John “Jack” Duane Jesse, age 84, will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2024, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Phillip Lee officiating. Entombment will follow at Southlawn Cemetery. Mr. John “Jack” Duane Jesse entered into rest on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in Richmond, VA. He was born in Manor,...

Ashlee Nicole Price

Ashlee Nicole Price

May 20, 2024

Miss Ashlee Nicole Price

Aiken, SC-- Miss Ashlee Nicole Price, age 19, entered into rest on May 20, 2024.  Ashlee was born in Aiken, SC and was the daughter of the late Mr. Jerry Price and Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell. She loved animals, especially her dogs Mellie, Rosie, and Ace.  She loved music and enjoyed cooking southern fried foods.  Ashlee loved kids...

Harvey Emmett Gunter

Harvey Emmett Gunter

May 15, 2024

Mr. Harvey Emmett Gunter

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service will be held at North Aiken Church of God on May 25, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor John Harbin officiating.  Mr. Harvey Emmett Gunter, age 69, entered into rest on May 15, 2024 at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital.  He was the son of the late Mr. Harvey D. Gunter and...

Phillip Leon McCowan SFC U.S. Army Retired

Phillip Leon McCowan SFC U.S. Army Retired

May 12, 2024

Mr. Phillip Leon McCowan SFC U.S. Army RetiredAiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. Phillip Leon McCowan SFC US Army Retired, age 61, will be held 3:00 pm Saturday May 18, 2024, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Scott Hunter officiating. Pallbearers will be SGT. Stephen Brown, CPT, Michael Sherk, SGT. Jay Albright, SPL (P) John P. Jackson,...

Lucille Hall Davidson

Lucille Hall Davidson

May 6, 2024

Mrs. Lucille Hall Davidson



Aiken, --A celebration of life service for Mrs. Lucille Hall Davidson age 72 will be held 2:00 pm Saturday May 11, 2024 in the chapel of Cole Funeral Home with Pastor Buddy Brinkley officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Davidson entered into rest Monday May 6, 2024 at her residence. She was a daughter of...

Billy Frank Senterfeit

Billy Frank Senterfeit

May 4, 2024

Mr. Billy Frank Senterfeit

Aiken, SC-A graveside service for Mr. Billy Frank Senterfeit age 63 will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday May 8, 2024 at Central Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Buddy Brinkley officiating. Military honors will be accorded at the graveside by the U.S. Army Ceremonial Team. Mr. Senterfeit entered into rest Saturday May 4, 2024 at Aiken Regional Medical...

Kenneth C. Williams

Kenneth C. Williams

Apr 30, 2024

Mr. Kenneth “Kenny” Charles WilliamsAiken, SC—Mr. Kenneth “Kenny” Charles Williams, age 61, entered into rest on April 30, 2024 at his home. Kenny was the son of the late Mr. Dale Alfred Williams and the late Mrs. Marlene Emily Sabados Williams. He was married to his loving wife Mrs. Frances Lanier Williams. Kenny has lived in Aiken for 16 months,...

Dwight L. Bradham, SGM U.S. Army Retired

Dwight L. Bradham, SGM U.S. Army Retired

Apr 27, 2024

Mr. Dwight Leroy Bradham, SGM U.S. Army Retired, age 87, entered into rest in the early morning hours of April27, 2024 at Cumberland Hills Assisted Living Center in Aiken, SC.He was the son of the late Ollie and Laneigh Bradham, born in Manning, SC. He livedand worked on the family farm until graduating high school and enlisting to serve in...

Ann Carew Grant

Ann Carew Grant

Apr 18, 2024

Mrs. Ann Carew GrantAiken, SC—Ann Grant, of Aiken, finished her earthly pilgrimage on April 18, 2024 and after receiving her harp, joined the heavenly choir to praise the God she served for 75 years. “They held harps given them by God and sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the lamb.” (Rev. 15:2-3)Ann was the middle child of...

Sammie Steadman

Sammie Steadman

Apr 6, 2024

Mr. Sammie (Sam) Junior SteadmanSammie (Sam) Junior Steadman of Aiken, SC, entered into rest peacefully on April 6, 2024, at his home with loved ones.  He graduated from Aiken High School and attended Davidson college in Davison, NC.  Sammie loved fishing and was a member of Baughmanville Baptist Church, Wagener, SC.   He was preceded in death by his parents,...

George Kennith Baldwin

George Kennith Baldwin

Apr 1, 2024

Mr. George Kenneth BaldwinAiken, SC - Mr. George Kennith Baldwin 65, entered into eternal rest on April, 1 2024. A memorial service will be held on Sunday April 21 at 2:00 pm at Cole Funeral home with. Pastor Troy Murphy Officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

Ken was a life long resident of Aiken, and the son of...

Larry Russell

Larry Russell

Mar 31, 2024

Mr. Larry RussellSummerville, SC— A graveside service will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Aiken Memorial Gardens with Rev. Brancie Stephens officiating.  Military honors will be accorded by the U.S. Air Force ceremonial team. Mr. Larry William Russell, age 77, entered into rest on March 31, 2024.  He was born in Nashville, TN to the...

Judith Ann Divers

Judith Ann Divers

Mar 24, 2024

Ms. Judith Ann Howe DiversAiken, SC— A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, April13, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Breezy Hill Baptist Church with Pastor PhilipNapier officiating. Ms. Judith Ann Divers, age 81, went home to be withthe Lord on March 24, 2024 at Aiken Rehab and Care Center (formerlyPepper Hill). She was born in Burlington, Iowa...