All Obituaries

Mr. Willie Edward Wise, Sr was born October 5, 1945 in Lexington, South Carolina to Rosa C. & George Wise, and Patrick Dreher. He was preceded in death by his brother Cleaster Corley. Willie (Bill) graduated from Lexington Rosenwald High School.  He joined the United States Marine Corps.  Willie retired from SCE&G in 2012. Willie (Bill) was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.  Willie loved to cook for his family and...

Janie Mae “Mama” Livingston transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, July 1, 2019 while at her residence. Mama was born on May 3, 1925, in Wagener, SC. She was one of seventeen (17) children born to the union of the late Ivra and William Ables. On December 7, 1943, she was united in holy matrimony to the late Grady “Sonny Boy” Livingston. They were blessed with fifteen (15) children. Four (4) children preceded her in death, which were Grady Jr., Jimmy Lee,...

Lonnie Black, the son of the late Glady’s Black and John Keigler, was born May 21, 1957, in Lexington, SC  He departed this life on June 14th, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Lonnie attended the public schools of Lexington County. He was employed by Corley Brother's Saw Mill for 27 years.  Lonnie joined New Bethel AME Church at an early age and later moved his membership to Spring Hill AME Church. He served on the Pastor’s Aid Club, and was a Member of...

Mr. Richard Chamberlain Ray was born on September 9, 1963, to the late Mr. Eugene Ray and the late Mrs. Rebecca Ashley Ray.  On Sunday, June 2, 2019, Mr. Richard Chamberlain Ray departed this life at the Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC. Richard attended the public schools in Pelion, South Carolina. Richard was proceeded in death by one brother, Von Middleton. Richard leaves to cherish his memories: two sisters, Jannie Middleton of Pelion, South Carolina; Five Brothers,...

Alex Sampson Jr., also known as “Cooter”, was born on June 21, 1944, to the late Alex Sampson, Sr. and Leona Harrison-Sampson. Alex was processed in death in 2013 by his wife Betty Mitchell-Sampson. Also proceeding his death is his brother David Sampson, his sister Mattie Lee Williams, and one daughter Margaret Sampson. Alex Sampson attended and graduated A.L. Corbett class of 1963. At an early age, he accepted Jesus in his life to be his Lord and personal savior. He was a man...

  Larry Tyler Sr, son of the late Earthalene Tyler and adopted father Deacon Henry Peterson, was born on January 9, 1964, and moved on to his heavenly home on May 9, 2019. Larry was a graduate of Wagener Salley High School, where as a student-athlete he played Basketball, football and Track and field. He later attended Aiken Technical College, where he gained some of his skills to be a general contractor and later co-owner of B&T enterprises, which he operated for nearly 30...

Robert L. Walker, son of the late English Walker, Sr. and Arthur Mae Walker was born October 28, 1947. He departed this life on April 30, 2019 at Lexington Medical Center. Robert graduated from Lexington Rosenwald High School, Class of 1965. He participated in many school activities, one that he often talked about was playing the saxophone on the marching band. Robert was a high school bus driver. The stories he shared with family and friends would make you laugh and sometimes cry from...

Ronnie Cullum, son of the late Landis and Bessie Jenkins Cullum, was born on February 16, 1959. On April 7, 2019, Ronnie answered the call from our Heavenly Father to enter into eternal rest. Ronnie graduated from Wagener-Salley High School in 1978.  He was a member of Baughmanville Baptist Church. Ronnie was employed by Graniteville Company for many years and was also employed by both Lexington and Aiken County School Districts as a bus driver for the last 15 years. Ronnie was...

Rosa Mae Nicholas was born on July 19, 1933 to the Late Lloyd and Adell Watson Nicholas and moved on to her heavenly home on April 3, 2019 Rosa attended the schools in Aiken County, SC and Accepted Christ at a very early age.  She joined Calidonia Baptist Church where she served as President on the usher board until her health failed.  She was also a member of The Kitchen Committee. Rosa leaves to cherish the memories of her life 2 sons, Keith (Linda) Nicholas Sr of Batesburg,...