OBITUARIES

Connie Sue Harms

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...