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Robert "Bob" Edward Wright

Robert "Bob" Edward Wright

Jan 19, 2025

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. Robert “Bob” Edward Wright, age 88, will be held 2:00 pm on Friday January 24, 2025, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Charlie Kelly officiating. Interment will follow at the Wright Family Cemetery, Aiken. Pallbearers will be Bobby Griffin, Justin Knight, Randy Williams, Brett Blevins, Erick Barrantas, and Christopher Wright. Military...

Benny Tillman Padgett

Benny Tillman Padgett

Jan 18, 2025

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. Benny Tillman Padgett, age 74, will be held 11:00 am on Saturday January 25, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church Graniteville with Rev. George Johnson and Rev. Bill Padgett officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the U.S. Army. Honorary pallbearers are Jeff Herron, Boyce Sharpe, Donnie Kneece, KT Temples, Henry Manus, James...

Marie Taylor McKay

Marie Taylor McKay

Jan 18, 2025

Marie Taylor McKay

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Marie Taylor McKay, age 71, will be held 1:00 pm on Thursday January 23, 2025, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Crumpton officiating. Entombment will follow at Aiken Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Eddie McKay, Michael Glenn, Deam Overby, Ryan Matthews, David Cook, and Jeff Malcom. Honorary pallbearers...

Theodore Rains

Theodore Rains

Jan 16, 2025

Theodore “Teddy” Rains

 Aiken, SC—Mr. Theodore “Teddy” Rains, age 62, entered into rest on Thursday January 16, 2025, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. He was the beloved husband to Mrs. Carolyn Winn and a son to the late Mr. Cleveland Rains and the late Mrs. Fannie Mae Bullard. Mr. Rains was of the Christian faith, and a member of Overcomers Outreach...

Larry Young

Larry Young

Jan 8, 2025

Mr. Larry Norris Young

Aiken, SC-A celebration of life service for Mr. Larry Norris Young, age 79, will be held 1:00 pm Thursday January 16, 2025, at Solid Rock Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Dewayne Anderson officiating. Mr. Larry Norris Young entered into rest on Wednesday January 8, 2025, at MUSC Medical Center in Charleston. He was the beloved husband to...

Geneva Wanda Blevins Miller

Geneva Wanda Blevins Miller

Jan 7, 2025

Mrs. Geneva Wanda Blevins Miller

Aiken, SC— A celebration of life service will be held for Mrs. Geneva Wanda Blevins Miller Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church with Pastor Eddie Moyer officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ray Lock, Garrett Miller, Billy Gauthier, Marvin Barnett, Brian Miller, and Carl Mixon.

Mrs....

Jasper "Trey" Beaureguard Holley, III

Jasper "Trey" Beaureguard Holley, III

Jan 7, 2025

Mr. Jasper “Trey” Beaureguard Holley III

Warrenville, SC—Mr. Jasper “Trey” Beaureguard Holley III, age 40, entered into rest on January 7, 2025 at Piedmont Hospital-Augusta GA. He was born in Augusta, GA to Mr. Jasper Holley, Jr. and Mrs. Denise Holston Aull. He made Aiken County his home for 20 years after living in Edgefield County for 20 years. He worked...

Maxine Lillian Belcher

Maxine Lillian Belcher

Jan 2, 2025

Mrs. Maxine Lillian Belcher

Maxine Lillian Dewey Belcher, 97, of North Augusta, South Carolina, passed away on January 2, 2025. She was born on November 16, 1927 in Athol, Kansas but spent most of her adult life in the Pacific Northwest.

She is survived by her daughters, Melody Scott and Marlena Montaine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merton Belcher,...

Donna Jean Cook

Donna Jean Cook

Dec 31, 2024

Due to the incoming bad weather comming in on Friday January 10, 2025 the service has been moved to 3:00 pm Saturday January 11, 2025.

Mrs. Donna Jean Cook

Bath, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Donna Jean Cook, age 66, will be held 3:00 pm Saturday January 10, 2024, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Floyd Hutto officiating. Mrs....

Mark Wayne Wiles

Mark Wayne Wiles

Dec 31, 2024

Mr. Mark Wayne Wiles

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. Mark Wayne Wiles, age 60, will be held 4:00 pm Monday January 13, 2025 at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brancie Stephens officiating. Interment will be private. Mr. Wiles entered into rest on December 31, 2024. He was a son of the late Mr. Alfred Wiles and the...

John Louis Thomas

John Louis Thomas

Dec 24, 2024

Mr. John Louis Thomas

Aiken, SC – A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brancie Stephens officiating. Mr. John Louis Thomas, age 72, entered into rest on December 24, 2024 at his home. He was born in Andrews, SC to the late Mr. John Thomas and the...

Virginia Ruth Joye

Virginia Ruth Joye

Dec 20, 2024

Mrs. Virginia Ruth Joye

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Stephen Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at Aiken Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Josh Richardson, Jarrett Cartin, Dawson Culp, Hunter Britton, Hugh Luke, and Dennis Cartin. Mrs. Virginia Ruth Joye, age 88, entered...

William Daniel Mathis

William Daniel Mathis

Dec 10, 2024

Mr. William “Danny” Daniel Mathis 

Aiken, SC—Mr. William “Danny” Daniel Mathis, age 62, entered into rest on December 10, 2024 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. He was born in Aiken, SC, and was the son to the late Mr. Monroe Mathis and the late Mrs. Lilliam Mathis. He attended Graniteville High School, and retired in 2016 from the WR Grace after...

Persephone "Persa" Karapatakis

Persephone "Persa" Karapatakis

Dec 7, 2024

Persephone “Persa” C Karapatakis

Aiken, SC—Funeral services for Ms. Persephone “Persa” C Karapatakis, age 87, will be held on 12:00 pm on Friday December 13, 2024, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Augusta with Father Vasile Bitere officiating. Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery, Aiken. Pallbearers will be Todd Hill, Justin Owens, Jaden Hill, Patrick Haldezos, Nicholas Haldezos, and Thomas Rhoden. Ms....

Berry Simpkins

Berry Simpkins

Nov 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Berry Simpkins on November 27, 2024. Born on May 24, 1981, Berry left an indelible impact on all who knew him, filled with his ever-present joy, vibrant spirit, and a legacy of love, kindness, and laughter.

Berry was a man of many talents. Known widely for his vivacious personality,...

Wanda Tucker

Wanda Tucker

Nov 26, 2024

Mrs. Wanda Edmunds Tucker

Aiken, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Wanda Edmunds Tucker, age 71, will be held 2:00 pm on Saturday January 4, 2024, at Foreman Memorial Baptist Church in New Ellenton with Pastor Richard Barnard officiating. Mrs. Tucker entered into rest on Tuesday November 26, 2024 at PruittHealth Aiken. She was the beloved wife of the late...

Lilia Rebecca Rada

Lilia Rebecca Rada

Nov 2, 2024

Lilia Rebecca Rada

Graniteville, SC—A celebration of life service for Mrs. Lilia Rebecca Rada, age 86, will be held 10:00 am Friday November 8, 2024, at Van Orsdel Funeral and Cremation Services in Miami, FL. Interment will follow at the Woodlawn Park South Cemetery in Miami, FL. Mrs. Rada entered into rest on November 2, 2024 at her home surrounded by...

Daryl Johnson Nichols

Daryl Johnson Nichols

Oct 30, 2024

Daryl Johnson Nichols

Trenton, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. Daryl Johnson Nichols, age 55, will be held 3:00 pm Sunday November 3, 2024, at Faith Chapel Pentecostal Holiness in Blackville, SC, with Pastor Rick Powell officiating. Interment will follow in the Williston Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Doug Disher, Johnny Day, Austin Wood, Jesse Wood, Brent Smith, Tom Collins, Jeff...

Melvin Leroy Lowe

Melvin Leroy Lowe

Oct 30, 2024

Melvin Leroy Lowe

Bath, SC—A celebration of life service for Mr. Melvin Leroy Lowe, age 64, will be held 11:00 am Monday November 4, 2024, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brancie Stephens officiating. Interment will follow at Graniteville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Courtney Palmer, Anthony Palmer, Glenn Palmer, Travis Sanchez, Todd Thomas, and Jerry Storey. Mr. Lowe entered into...

Susan Priscilla Dale

Susan Priscilla Dale

Oct 28, 2024

Susan Priscilla Dale

Mother to: Dierdre Dale O'Donnell & Sharer Susan Dale. Grandmother: Rachel Anne O'Donnell. Born & raised in Boston, MA, where she attended Dana Hall, then the University of Florida. Moved from Chagrin Falls, OH to Aiken, SC, in 2014 to join her daughters there. Her pride & joy was her one & only granddaughter, Rachel Anne O'Donnell. Rachel...

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