All Obituaries

Mildred “Mill” Abney Chandler, daughter of the late Frankie Abney Sr. and the Late Bertha Quattlebaum Abney, was born in  Aiken County on July 24, 1942.  She was lifted from her earthly body on Saturday, September 12th, 2020 to be with her heavenly father. Mildred, a lifetime resident of Aiken, County, SC, attended the public schools of Aiken County. Mildred was a member of Ocean Grove Baptist Church, where she served faithfully on the usher board until her health...

Mr. Vincent Montgomery Williams, affectionally known as ‘Vent’, was the son of the Late Dorothy Mae Ginyard Williams.  He was born on May 24, 1959 and  departed this earth on September 6, 2020. Vincent was married to the Late Jenise Robinson Williams and raised two step children, Felicia and Brandon Robinson. Vincent graduated from Wagener Salley High School and was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church. Vincent leaves to cherish his memory; a brother,...

Branch Chandler, affectionately known as ‘Sugar Boy’, was born to the Late Rev. James and Izolia Lowe Chandler. Branch Chandler was born in Aiken County, South Carolina on October 27, 1933. He departed from this earth on September 1, 2020. Branch Chandler united in Holy Matrimony to the Late Jessie Mae Brown Chandler in 1954. To this union, four children were born. Chandler was a faithful and dedicated Deacon at Ocean Grove Baptist Church for many years until his health...

Ruth Adams was born on October 21, 1946, to the late James and Maria (Christian) Minor in Quinton, VA. Ruth fell asleep in death on August 25, 2020, at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC. Ruth loved her family very much and often reflected on her past childhood memories. Ruth was the 7th of 10 children. She was taught to be a religious person from a young age as she would take walks with her grandfather Judge Lanzy Minor through the woods. Upon graduation from George W....

On Saturday, August 22, 2020 The Hand of the Almighty reached out his divine love as he made his visit at Lexington Medical Hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina to claim on of his own Cora B. Johnson (Big Ma), who responded with joy. She had fought a good fight and gladly accepted the invitation to go home and continue her life with the Lord. December 6, 1932 The skies opened up and gave birth to a precious angel Cora B. (Big Ma) Johnson. She was a loving, caring daughter to the late...

Bobby Lee Wiley, affectionately known as Bob, was born on February 25, 1947 to JW Wiley and the late Ruby Mae ‘Moot’ Wiley. He was called Home on August 17, 2020. Bobby Wiley, husband of Dorothy Reynolds Wiley,  graduated from T.J. Elder High school in 1965. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church from a young age. He was also affiliated with Ebenezer AME Church in Aiken, South Carolina. Bobby retired from the clay mining industry after 45 years of service in 2012. He...

Garrick Kelly was born November 2, 1991 to Garrick Kelly and Lisa Jackson. He transitioned on August 13, 2020. Garrick attended Wagener High School and furthered his education at Denmark Technical College. He also attained a certificate in welding. Garrick was a loving person with a genuine heart. His family and children meant the world to him. He truly loved the game of basketball and had a passion for dogs. Every time you would see him, he had a joke to tell and a big smile that was...

Henson Ann Peeples, daughter of the late Tounith and Juanita Frazier Tyler was born on January 26, 1954, and transitioned to her heavenly home on July 22, 2020. Henson grew up in Aiken County, SC, attending the public schools in Aiken County.  She was a devoted member of Smyrna, as well as a member of the Jerusalem Chapter No. 375  Order of the Eastern Star. Henson leaves to cherish the life that she lived her husband Albert Louis Peeples Sr. of Columbia, SC; her children, Jackie...

  Willie B. Ware was born on August 11, 1940 in Jamaica Queens, NY to the late Ephesian B. Ware and Odell Quattlebaum Ware. He departed this life on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport, CT. Willie was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and attended North Carolina A&T College. He served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1966. He worked for General Electric Credit Corporation for 33 years. After retiring, Willie...

Joann Staley, daughter of Drexall and Elizabeth Clemmons Staley May 1, 1972  in Aiken County and passed on July 12, 2020. Joann grew up in Aiken County, SC and graduated from Wagener - Salley High School.  Joann was a member of the Church of Deliverance of Springfield, SC. Joann leaves to cherish the memories of her life on son, Gabriel Staley of Perry, SC; one daughter Shalishia Staley of Springfield, SC; a brother, Drexall Staley of Ellijay, GA; 4 grandchildren, 5 uncles,...