OBITUARIES

Syvil Mae Wray Spivey Luta

Syvil Mae Wray Spivey Luta

Jun 29, 2026

Mrs. Syvil Mae Wray Spivey Luta

Aiken, SC-- A celebration of life service will be held for Mrs. Syvil Mae Wray Spivey Luta, age 82, 1:00 pm on Thursday July 2, 2026 at Cole Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Smart officiating. Mrs. Luta entered into rest on June 29, 2026 at her home. She was the daughter to the late Mr....

Jimmy Gay Yates Meade

Jimmy Gay Yates Meade

Jun 28, 2026

This obituary has been placed out of courtesy and respect to Rev. Brancie and Connie Stephens of Aiken, SC, for the loss of Mrs. Stephen's sister.

CASTLEWOOD, VIRGINIA – Jimmy Gay Yates Meade, 92, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at her home.

She was born in Lebanon, Virginia, the daughter of the late Conley G. and Helen Monk Yates....

Ronald Reagan Griffin

Ronald Reagan Griffin

Jun 28, 2026

Ronald Reagan Griffin

Aiken, SC—Mr. Ronald Reagan Griffin, age 80, entered into rest on Sunday June 28, 2026, at his residence. He was the beloved husband of 46 years to Mrs. Sharon Feagin Griffin, and a son to the late Mr. Sidney Griffin and the late Mrs. Dorothy Reagan. Mr. Griffin was born in Millen, GA, but had made the Aiken...

Christopher Larry Wood

Christopher Larry Wood

Jun 27, 2026

Mr. Christopher “Chris” Larry Wood

Aiken, SC-- A celebration of life service for Mr. Christopher “Chris” Larry Wood, age 52, will be held 4:00 p.m. on Friday July 10, 2026, at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Brancie Stephens, Rev. Earl Carter Rev. Jonathon Randall officiating. Interment will follow at Graniteville Cemetery. Mr. Wood entered into rest on June 27, 2026 at...

Brittany Lee Ward

Brittany Lee Ward

Jun 23, 2026

Brittany Lee Ward

Lexington, SC—A graveside service for Miss Brittany Lee Ward, age 31, will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday July 1, 2026, at Sunset Gardens Memorial Cemetery in Johnston, SC, with Mr. Donnie Leach officiating. Miss Ward was a native and lifelong resident of Lexington. She was a beloved daughter to Mr. Kerry Ward, Columbia, SC, and Ms....

Felicia Sue Karcher

Felicia Sue Karcher

Jun 22, 2026

Miss Felicia Sue Karcher

North Augusta, SC—Miss Felicia Sue Karcher, age 35, entered into rest on Monday June 22, 2026, at her residence. She was a beloved daughter of Mr. Christopher Karcher and Mrs. Linda Karcher. Miss Karcher was born in Bridgeton, NJ, but had made the North Augusta area her home since 2013, coming from Millville, NJ. Miss Karcher was...

Patricia Ann White Vanderley

Patricia Ann White Vanderley

Jun 20, 2026

Mrs. Patricia Ann White Vanderley

Aiken, SC—Entered into rest Saturday June 20, 2026 at Aiken Rehab (Pepperhill), Mrs. Patricia Ann White Vanderley, age 78. Mrs. Vanderley was born in Rome, GA, and had made Atlanta her home for 26 years before moving back to Aiken for 20 years. She was the beloved wife of Mr. James Vanderly and a daughter of...

Phyllis Casamassina Colacurcio

Phyllis Casamassina Colacurcio

Jun 17, 2026

Mrs. Phyllis Casamassina Colacurcio

Ridge Spring, SC--Mrs. Phyllis Casamassina Colacurcio, age 69, entered into rest Wednesday June 17, 2026. She was the beloved wife of 50 years to Mr. Anthony G. Colacurcio, and mother to son Anthony V. and daughter, Dawn.

Phyllis was a daughter of the late Mr. Vito Casamassina and the late Mrs. Dorothy Rougeau Casamassina. Born in New York,...

Joshua Evan Yates

Joshua Evan Yates

Jun 16, 2026

Mr. Joshua "Josh" Evan Yates

Aiken, SC-- With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joshua Evan Yates, who left us on June 16, 2026 at the age of 28. To know Joshua was to know generosity, empathy, humor, and a deep love for family and friends.

Born in Nashua, NH, Joshua built a life filled with meaningful relationships, hard work, and...

Carolyn Lybrand Cooper

Carolyn Lybrand Cooper

Jun 15, 2026

Mrs. Carolyn Lybrand Cooper

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Carolyn Lybrand Cooper age 88 will be held 3:00 PM Friday June 19, 2026 at Bethel Baptist Church, Aiken, SC with Rev. Brancie Stephens officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Cemetery, Ridge Spring, SC. Pallbearers will be James Wheeler, Roy Willing, Andy Paterson, Ricky Cook, David...

Betty Ann Warren

Betty Ann Warren

Jun 14, 2026

Betty Ann Collins Warren

Springfield, SC—Mrs. Betty Ann Collins Warren age, age 68, entered into rest on Sunday June 14, 2026, at her residence. She was the beloved wife to Mr. Walter Warren and a daughter to Mrs. Myrtle Hurst Jones and the late Mr. James Ellis Collins. Mrs. Warren was born in Franklin, NC, but had made Springfield her home...

Valerie Mervyn Bertelli

Valerie Mervyn Bertelli

Jun 2, 2026

Valerie Mervyn Bertelli

Aiken, SC – When she answered Pan Am’s call, “Stewardess wanted. Must want the world,” our beloved Valerie embarked on a lifelong journey of love and adventure. Sadly, her earthly journey came to a peaceful close on June 2, 2026, as she rested at home following several health struggles.

Ms. Bertelli was born in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, a proper...

Beat Paul Schaffner

Beat Paul Schaffner

May 27, 2026

Dr. Beat Paul Schaffner

Aiken, SC—A Mass of Christian Burial for Beat Paul Schaffner, age 84, will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday June 3, 2026, at Old St. Mary’s with Father Ghattas as celebrant. Final prayers and commendations will take place at Calvary Cemetery. Beat entered into rest on Wednesday May 27, 2026, at his residence. He was the beloved...

Andrea Hardin Foster

Andrea Hardin Foster

May 22, 2026

Mrs. Andrea Hardin Foster

New Ellenton, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Andrea Hardin Foster, age 73, will be held 2:00 pm Saturday May 30, 2026, at Grace Covenant Church of God, New Ellenton, SC with Rev. Dr. Gary Lewis, General Overseer of the Church of God, Rev. Bobby Johnson, Rev. Ronnie Grant, Pastor Nelson Foster, and Pastor Edgar Foster...

Bridger Holds The Enemy

Bridger Holds The Enemy

May 19, 2026

Bridger Holds The Enemy

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. Bridger Holds The Enemy, will be held 3:00 pm on Thursday May 28, 2026, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Joshua Keaton and Mr. J.D. Grubbs officiating. Bridger entered into rest on Tuesday May 19, 2026. He was the beloved husband to Mrs. Elisha Sanders Holds The Enemy...

Wilbert Goff

Wilbert Goff

May 12, 2026

Mr. Wilbert Goff

Eastover, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. Wilbert Goff, age 87, will be held 11:00 am on Monday May 18, 2026, at Temple Baptist Church 806 Universal Dr Columbia, SC 29209 with Rev. GA Heinisch officiating. Interment will be private. Pallbearers will be Johnny Taylor, Bobby Reid, Jimbo Blizzard, WD Blizzard, Nathan Helzer, Joey Goff, and David...

Joseph Richard Olivas IV

Joseph Richard Olivas IV

May 12, 2026

Joseph Richard Olivas IV

Jackson, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. Joseph Richard Olivas IV, age 44, will be held 3:00 pm on Sunday May 17, 2026, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Olivas entered into rest on Tuesday May 12, 2026, at his residence. He was the son to Mr. Joseph (Rita) Richard Olivas III and Mrs. Nora Lujan...

Danny Lee Aldridge

Danny Lee Aldridge

May 8, 2026

Danny Lee Aldridge

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. Danny Lee Aldridge, age 69, will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday May 15, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Windsor with Rev. Will Vaughn and Rev. Mark Hesson officiating. Interment will follow in the First Baptist Church of Windsor Cemetery. Mr. Aldridge entered into rest on Friday May 8, 2026,...

Myrtie Jane Ashley

Myrtie Jane Ashley

May 4, 2026

Mrs. Myrtie Jane Gregory Ashley

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Myrtie Jane Gregory Ashley, age 92, will be held 11:00 am on Saturday May 9, 2026, at Unity Holiness Church in Aiken with Pastor Robbie Sharpe officiating. Interment will follow at Aiken Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Dee Doolittle, CJ Wendt, Donnie Miller, Bryan Ashley, Jessie Cockrell, Brandon...

Amanda Lyn Hall

Amanda Lyn Hall

May 4, 2026

Miss Amanda Lyn Hall

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Miss Amanda Lyn Hall, age 41, will be held 11:00 am on Friday May 8, 2026, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Robbie Sharpe officiating. Interment will follow at Graniteville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Allen Boyd, Chris Taylor, Jerry Cromer, David Shedd, Jyrell Shedd, Kevin Todd, and Chad Taylor....