All Obituaries

Betty Gomilllion, daughter of Eroy and Boyzetta McCreary passed on May, 2028 after a brief illness.   Service information will be announced once arrangements are completed.

  Susie Birthna English, daughter of Charles Major Sr and Connie English transitioned to her heavenly home on May 24, 2023. Funeral services for Suzette will be on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 1:00pm.  Services will be held at Darian Baptist Church, Pelion, SC.  There will be a viewing at the J.H. Robinson Funeral Home of Wagener, SC on Thursday June 1, from 2 to 6 pm.

Minnie Gates Davis, affectionately known by family and friends as “Mimmy,” was blessed by God with the gift of LOVE. She demonstrated love by the way she embraced her family and community. At one time she was the community’s “hair dresser.” Later she baked and decorated cakes for special occasions. She joined New Bethel AME church and received Christ as Savior at an early age. At New Bethel, she lovingly was a member of the Steward Board, Pulpit Aid Club, the...

Alphonzo Jones was born June 16, 1951 in Aiken County, South Carolina, and departed this life on May 13, 2023 while at Detroit Receiving Hospital, Detroit Michigan. Alphonzo was educated in Aiken County Public Schools, graduating from Wagener-Salley High School in 1971. He played football, had enormous charm and a great sense of humor. He loved to laugh which allowed him to attract many friendships during his lifetime. Those left to enjoy the memories of the life that Alphonzo...

  Howard Franklin, son of the late Corine O’Neal and Earnest Leaphart was born December 31, 1943, in Lexington South Carolina. He departed this life on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Lexington Medical Center. Howard was raised by his late grandmother, Sara Franklin. As a young boy, Howard attended Lexington Rosenwald School in Lexington. Howard faithfully attended St. Paul Baptist Church where he formally served as a Trustee. He enjoyed attending church and loved the Lord! Howard...

Patricia Diane Broadwater was born June 2, 1956, in Saluda, South Carolina to the late James and Wilma Howard. She was the 7th born of 8 children. Patricia, affectionately known as “Diane”, transitioned to her eternal home on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Diane was educated in the Saluda County School District and was a graduate of the class of 1973. She furthered her education at Columbia Commercial College with a Professional Secretarial degree in 1975. Early in her career, she...

Craig Wesley Edwards was born February 1, 1977, to the late William “Taft” Edwards, Sr. & Leona Edwards in Augusta, Georgia.  He departed this earthly journey to transition to his eternal home on April 23, 2023.   Craig was married to the love of his life, Chandra Wigfall-Edwards.  He was educated in the public schools of Aiken County where he attended A.L. Corbett Middle School and became a proud graduate of Wagener-Salley High School class of 1997. He...

We are sad to announce the death of Fredrick Jerome Price, age 76, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at Hospice House of the Piedmont in High Point, NC on Friday, April 21, 2023 after a brief illness. Fred (Jerome) was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on June 11, 1946. He graduated from Dudley High School in 1964 and attended Guilford Technical Institute majoring in Machinery. Fred (Jerome) loved working in the yard planting flowers & mowing the lawn which looked...

Mr. James E. Stokes, II was born on December 30, 1975, in Statesboro, Georgia. He was the son of the late James E. Stokes and Mary Louise Stokes Clark. He departed this life on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Mr. Stokes was educated in the public schools of St. George and Lexington High School. He received his diploma from Lexington High School Class of 1994. He was a basketball player for Lexington receiving many awards and accolades including: 3-year letterman, 2-time All-State selection,...

Shakimma Pontoo, daughter of Rhonda Sampson, was born in Augusta, GA on July 31, 1980 and departed this life on April 6, 2023.   Shakimma attended the public schools of Aiken County, SC and graduated with the class of 2004.  At an early age she joined Smyrna Baptist Church where she was later baptized. Shakimma enlisted in the US army immediately after graduating from high school.  She served a short term at Ft. Jackson Army base in Columbia, SC. She later persued a...