All Obituaries

Reflections of T-Ray’s Life   “All of my good days outweigh my bad days, therefore I won’t complain” … T-Ray peacefully transitioned as he was surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at the Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, S.C. Through it all, he never once complained and realized that God always knows best and maintained nothing less than a strong faith in the Lord to see him through. T-Ray’s parents, the late...

On Sunday, February 9, 2020, the almighty God reached out his hands of love to claim his own. Mr. Louis Evans peacefully entered into rest at Aiken Regional Medical Center of Aiken, S.C. Louis was the son of the late Ms. Pearlene Evans. He was born in Aiken, South Carolina on September 23, 1940. As a youth, he joined Samaria Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for many years. He was also an assistant manager for Busbee Hardware Store and later on retired in 2011. To those...

Mitchell Ray “Redd” Spencer, son of the late Thomas Spencer Jr. and the late Reverend Eliza H. Spencer was born April 24, 1962 and moved on from this life on February 6, 2020. Mitchell was a graduate of  Bowman High School, class of  1980, in Wadesboro, NC. Mitch was raised in the church and loved listening to his mother, the late Reverend Eliza Spencer preach along with gospel music. Mitch loved the Lord and carried his faith in his heart always. He also loved his...

Tra'Quan Da'Shawn Salley, son of Dominique Salley and Mario Tyler, was born 20 years ago on December 5, 1999, and transitioned on January 12, 2020. Tra'Quan became a member of Chalk Hill Baptist Church, was educated at A. L. Corbett middle school and Wagener - Salley High school and was later employed at WP Rawls company and Solar Panel Company of Pelion, SC. Tra'Quan leaves to cherish the memories of his life his parents, Dominique Salley and Mario Tyler; a sister...

James Wille Staley, son of the late Lester B and Myrtis Wooden Staley, was born on June 2, 1940, and transitioned peacefully on January 7, 2020. James was educated in the public schools of Aiken County.  He became a member of Friendship Baptist Church, where he later became a Deacon of the Church. James married Bessie on April 19, 1959, and to this union, seven children were born, three of which preceded him in death. Those preceding James in death are two sons, Bernard Staley and...

Helen La-Verne Nimmons was born on March 1, 1953 to the late Artistine H. Nimmons and Gonzolas Pontoo. Helen graduated from Wagener Salley High School in 1972 and was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. Helen transitioned peacefully on January 5, 2020. Helen was employed at Wagener Manufactory for 15 years. She then went to Hubbell Power System where she was employed for 27 years until her retirement in April. Helen was a loving mother and Daughter. She loved the Lord and traveling. She was...

Sidney Bruce Jones, 75,  was born on November 2nd, 1944 to Gertrude Jones and Lloyd Riley. Throughout his childhood, he was raised by the legendary Josephine “Ma Jo” Matthews. After a hard-fought battle, he transitioned peacefully on January 4, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at LMC Extended Care. In the 1960s, he met and wed Julia (Rowe) Jones and went on to have six children, Gonzlar Steffon, Sidney Bernard, Dora Jean, Stanley Andre, Felicia Machell, and Christopher...

Andrew Morgan, affectionately known as “Brother” was born on December 16, 1935 to the Late Coleman and Sallie Mae Morgan.  He transitioned peacefully on December 26, 2019 while at the Aiken County Medical Center. Andrew accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Jerusalem Branch Baptist Church, Salley, SC, serving as an usher and trustee.  While living in Indiana for a number of years, he became an associate member of First Baptist Church, Gary, Indiana, where...

Lisa Davanzo, daughter of the late Andrew Barr and Mary Stokes transitioned on December 20, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister Sandra (Sandy) Barr - Murphy. Lisa is survived by her spouse Vincent Davanzo Jr.; 3 daughters Laurie Johnson, Kristen McClung, and Danielle Davanzo; a sister Nancy Barr Enyeart; 2 brothers Roy(Sonia) Barr and James (Allison) Stokes; 5 grandchildren Joey Price, Ashley Price, Kaylee Johnson, Hunter Johnson, and Mason Sanchez; 2...

Gregory Levon James, son of Mae Frances James, was born on July 25, 1971 in Aiken County, SC and transitioned to his new home on December 8, 2019. At a young age, Gregory became a member of the Chalk Hill Baptist Church, and was educated in the Aiken county schools where he later graduated from Wagener Salley High School.  As an adult Gregory was employed at Tide Water Boat Company. Gregory leaves to cherish the memories of his life his mother, Mae F. James, Wagener, SC; a son, Davon...