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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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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...

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