Robert Bennett Willard
Feb 19, 2024
Mr. Robert Bennett Willard
Aiken, SC-- A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024 at New Covenant Presbyterian Church. Feel free to wear your best orange, white, and purple in honor of Robert's love of the Clemson Tigers. Mr. Robert Bennett Willard, age 69, went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2024...
Wanda Hite Lista
Feb 13, 2024
Ms. Wanda Marie Hite Lista
Aiken, SC—Ms. Wanda Marie Hite Lista, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at MUSC in Charleston, SC, following a short illness.
Ms. Lista was born in Aiken on September 4, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Earl Hite Sr. and Roma Brunson Hite Jay. She was the mother of Sam Lista.
She was...
Juanita Allaire
Feb 13, 2024
Mrs. Juanita Allaire
New Ellenton, SC—Mrs. Juanita “Earnest” Allaire, entered into rest on February 13, 2024 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. A private burial will be held Friday, February 16, 2024 at Southlawn Cemetery with Rev. Edgar N. Foster Sr. officiating. Mrs. Allaire was the beloved wife of Mr. David Allaire, and the daughter of Mr. Otis Charles Earnest and Mrs....
Lawrence "Jay" James Perea
Feb 12, 2024
Mr. Lawrence “Jay” James Perea
Aiken, SC—Mr. Lawrence “Jay” James Perea entered into rest on February 12, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Perea was the beloved husband to Mrs. Yolanda Perea, and the son of Mr. Lawrence (Malinda) James Perea Sr. and Ms. Rene Springer Perea. Mr. Perea had his own landscaping business in Aiken, SC, and was a cosmetologist for...
William Preston Pace, Jr.
Feb 11, 2024
North Charleston, SC
PACE, William Preston - On Sunday February 11, 2024, William "Rusty" Preston Pace, Jr. died in Charleston, SC, at home. He was the son of William P. Pace, Sr. and Irene Mundy Pace of Charleston, SC. Rusty was born on June 29, 1954, in Charleston, SC. Mr. Pace attended and graduated Middleton High School in Charleston, SC. He...
Jerry Smith
Jan 29, 2024
Mr. Jerry Smith
Winnsboro, SC--Entered into rest Monday January 29, 2024 at PruittHealth-Aiken Mr. Jerry Smith age 75. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
COLE FUNERAL HOME 1544 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY (118 BY PASS) AIKEN, SC, 29801
Rev. David C. Surrett
Jan 20, 2024
Rev. David C. Surrett
Waynesville, NC-Rev. David C. Surrett, 65, passed away, Sunday January 21, 2024 at his home with his loved ones by his side.
A native of Aiken, SC he is the son of Mrs. Davie Kelly Surrett , Aiken, SC, and the late Mr. Forest Surrett.
David was a graduate of Aiken High School and went on to graduate from...
Henry A. Morris
Jan 17, 2024
Mr. Henry A. Morris
Aiken, SC— A celebration of life service will be held at North Aiken Church of God on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor John Harbin officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Henry Albert Morris, age 66, entered into rest at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta. He was the loving husband to...
Roger Lee Salen
Dec 31, 2023
Roger Salen - March 8, 1938 - December 31, 2023Roger was born March 8, 1938 into a loving Jewish home, located in Washington, DC. He wasthe third son of Benjamin and Minnie Salen and younger brother to Raymond and Ronald Salen.Over his long and blessed life he had many professional successes as a lawyer, real estatebroker, securities consultant and licensed...
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...
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