All Obituaries

Fannie Lavina Pontoo the daughter of Betty Ann Pontoo and the late Felest Pontoo, Sr., was born on September 1, 1969 in Aiken, SC. Fannie completed her journey and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Fannie was a graduated of Wagener-Salley High School. She became a member of Smyrna Baptist Church at an early Age. Fannie is preceded in death by her father, Felest Pontoo, Sr.,  and her brothers Felest Pontoo, Jr., and James Earl Pontoo. Those left to cherish the...

Mr. Lewis Tyler, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James (Mary) Tyler, was born on December 2, 1944. Lewis, age 76, departed this life on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his residence in Salley, South Carolina. Lewis attended the public schools of Aiken County, and graduated from A. L. Corbitt School. At an early age Lewis became a member of the Sardis Missionary Baptist Church of Salley, South Carolina. Lewis was a veteran of the United States Army.  He served three tours in Vietnam. ...

Deaconess Louise D. James, daughter of the late Milledge and Moselle Moore Darns, Sr., was born on May 27, 1929 in Aiken County, SC.  During the morning of May 24, 2021, God called her name and she peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home. Louise retired from Aiken County Public Schools after many years of dedicated service as a custodian.  She was the oldest active member of the Calidonia Missionary Baptist Church, where she faithfully served as: Deaconess, Assistant Mother...

Moses Ginyard,  son of the late Loman Ginyard Sr. and Annie Mae Ginyard, was born on October 16, 1967, and departed this life on May 22, 2021. Moses was born in Detroit Michigan, and graduated from the John J. Pershing High School in Detroit.   During his life Moses work many jobs,  mastering many trades. His latest project was starting his own business “M.G. Green Landscaping”. Moses was a member of City of Hope Church of Detroit Michigan. Moses is...

Hattie Jean Friday Mosley, daughter of the late Robert "Juke" Friday, and the late Naomi Quattlebaum Friday, was born into this world on August 8, 1939 and departed this life on May 17, 2021. Hattie was born in Aiken County, SC where she attended the public schools of Aiken County, graduating from Schofield High School.  As a youth she became a member of Saron Baptist Church, where she later served on the usher board. Hattie was preceded in death by her parents, and her...

I am a soldier in the Army. So, when my commanding General called me from the battlefield, I did not hesitate although he called me by a different rank.  First and foremost, I recognized His Call because I have always been His soldier. For, I am a Soldier in the Army of the Lord.  You have been promoted the Master said, “Thank You for Your Service, Thou Good and Faithful Servant!”   Private Gregory Patrick Hughey answered his Master’s call to his final duty...

Mary Elizabeth Belk, age 85, passed on April 25, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery, Mt. Carmel Road, Buena Vista, Georgia. Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected...

Barbara Ann Daye, daughter of the Late Johnny Smith and Ella Mae Dorns Smith was born on February 17, 1956 and entered into eternal life on Saturday April 24, 2021. Barbara Graduated from the schools of Aiken County, and retired from South Carolina Department of Corrections. At an early age Barbara joined Calidonia Missionary Baptist Church, where she later became affiliated with the Gospel Stair steppers, the PBS Choir, the kitchen committee and the Inspirational Choir. Barbara leaves...

Deaconess Easter Bell Davis Samuel, the last surviving child born to the late William Stephen Davis and Lugenia Abney Davis was born April 8, 1928, one Easter Sunday morning. Easter attended public schools in Perry, SC. She was raised in a Christian home and spoiled rotten by her brothers and sisters. Her oldest brother, Howard ‘Son’ Davis was her ‘other father’ to her. He would often take her with him when he attended Children’s Day at various churches where...

A LIFE WELL LIVED Lucy V. Jones, daughter of Catherine and John Marks was born on March 20th, 1938 and transitioned to her heavenly home on April 5, 2021. Lucy was born in St. Vincent where she was educated and raised with her siblings.  She migrated to Trinidad where she met and married Mr. Edwards and raised her family.  Lucy loved to travel, cook and gardening.  She later migrated to Canada where she lived for a few years before moving to New York where she made...