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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...

Thomas Lawrence Langford

Thomas Lawrence Langford

Mar 16, 2024

Thomas “Tommy” Lawrence LangfordAiken, SC— Thomas “Tommy” Lawrence Langford, age 65, entered into reston Saturday March 16, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. Hewas the beloved husband to Cindy Nettles Langford and the son of the lateWilliam P. Langford, Sr. and the late Anna Crider. Tommy had made Aikenhis home for the last forty years. He worked as...

Andrew Troy McCollum

Andrew Troy McCollum

Mar 13, 2024

Andrew "Andy" Troy McCollumWith heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Andrew "Andy" Troy McCollum,age 38, who joined the choir of angels on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Andy's radiant spirittouched the lives of all who knew him, leaving a legacy of love and joy in his wake.Andy was an artist of the soul, weaving melodies of happiness and...

Daniel White

Daniel White

Mar 13, 2024

Mr. Daniel White, PHDAiken, SC—A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Church of Aiken, with Pastor Jim Bigl officiating.  Mr. Daniel White, age 55, entered into rest on March 13, 2024 at his home.  He was born in South Amboy, New Jersey, to Mr. William and Marie White....

James Carl Smith

James Carl Smith

Mar 9, 2024

Mr. James Carl Smith 

Aiken, SC— A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Cole Funeral Home with Rev. Brancie Stephens officiating. Mr. James Carl Smith, age 75, entered into rest on March 9, 2024 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. He was born in Conway, SC to the late Mr. Albert Smith...

Jerry Bill Don Herron

Jerry Bill Don Herron

Mar 5, 2024

Mr. Jerry Bill Don HerronAiken, SC—A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at the Holsenback Family Cemetery with Rev. John Steele officiating. Mr. Jerry Bill Don Herron, age 70, entered into rest on March 5, 2024 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Mr. Herron was born in Orangeburg, SC to the late Mr. Grover...

Ransom Eugene Baughman

Ransom Eugene Baughman

Feb 22, 2024

Mr. Ransom Eugene "Gene" Baughman

Aiken, SC—A graveside service will be held at 3:00 Sunday, February 25, 2024 at the Holsenback Cemetery in Aiken, SC. Mr. Ransom Eugene "Gene" Baughman, age 82, entered into rest at his home on February 22, 2024.  He was born in Aiken, SC to the late Mr. Joe Baughman and the late Mrs. Eula Mae Chaflinch...

Lucy Crapps Hall

Lucy Crapps Hall

Feb 22, 2024

Ms. Lucy Crapps Hall

Aiken, SC— There will be a gathering of family and friends at Cole Funeral Home on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ms. Lucy Crapps Hall, age 89, entered into rest on February 22, 2024.  She was born in Kinards, SC to the late Mr. John Jacob Wesley Crapps and the late Mrs....

Robert Bennett Willard

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Roger Lee Salen

Dec 31, 2023

Mr. Roger Lee Salen

Aiken, SC-- Mr. Roger Lee Salen entered into rest on December 31, 2023 at Anchor Post Acute.  Full obituary to follow.

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