All Obituaries

Leroy Black, son of the late Warren Black and the late Willie Sarah Bannerman was born on December 7, 1939 and departed this life on April 3, 2020. Leroy attended the Rosenwald school of Lexington, SC, and worked at the M L Corley and Sons mills untiled he retired Leroy leaves to cherish the memories of his life his spouse Mamie Black, one daughter Sharon Melissa Hardy; a son Damarcus Mack and a host of other family members and friends.  

Mr. Edward "Bub" Stroman, son of the late Rubin and Louise Stroman was born on April 11, 1944, and departed this life on Monday, March 30, 2020. Edward was united in holy wedlock to Irene Quattlebaum who preceded him.  To this union, three children were born. Mr. Stroman was a member of the Samaria Baptist Church; he was a devoted serviceman in the USMC and worked at Graniteville Textile Company where he retired. Edward leaves to cherish his memories; two sons, Dwayne...

Sandra J. Butler was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on August 11, 1965, to the late James and Burnice Walker Butler.   She was educated in the Bridgeport Public School System and graduated from Warren Harding High School in 1983. Upon graduation, Sandra enlisted in the United States Air Force and served our country for 20 years. She was a highly decorated officer and was honorably discharged. Sandra retired as an E6 TSGT.   She was currently employed at the Trumbull Marriot...

ONE MORE RIVER TO CROSS Walter E. Walker, son of the late Thomas M Murph and Eliza E Hampton Walker was born on May 5, 1927, and transitioned to his heavenly home on March 26, 2020. He was a high school graduate and also acquired additional college studies.  He was an honorary soldier in the United States Army with the rank of (PFC) Private First Class.  He was a member of the American Legion. Walter was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church for over 50...

Carrie Mae Dunbar, daughter of Feaster and Carrie Steadman Davenport, was born on March 7, 1934, and transitioned on March 26, 2010. Carrie leaves to cherish the memories of her life two sons, Stanley M Johnson of Charlotte, NC and Samuel Lacy Dunbar of Atlanta, GA; one sister Eularstine Miller of Charlotte, NC; Two grandchildren Josh Davenport and Christie Mae Davenport and a host of other family member and friends.   

Tom Jacobs, son of Rufus “Wecks” Jacobs and Mylen Sinkler, was born on February 8, 1927.  On Saturday, March 7, 2020, the Lord called him to his eternal rest. Tom and Gracie Lee Davis Jacobs were joined in Holy matrimony on November 1, 1968. They were blessed to celebrate 52 years of marriage.   To this union six children were born, Deloris, Freddie, Henry, Johnny, Tom, and Gloria.  Tom joined the church at an early age. Daddy Jacobs had a terrific sense of...

Deacon Roosevelt Rice Jr. was born on May 4, 1932.  He was the son of the late Roosevelt Sr. and Matilda Rice.  Roosevelt work for Savannah River Site for over 40 years, then retired.  At an early age Roosevelt Jr. accepted Jesus Christ as his savior. On March 4, 2020, Roosevelt put his hands in God’s hands and departed this life. Roosevelt Jr. is predeceased by his wife Maggie Lieu Rice of 48 years, son Allen Lindsey Rice Sr.,  and sister Loise Ware. Deacon...

Gene Autry Tinsley (Lil Man), son of the late Gene Gardner of Detroit Michigan, and the late Linda K. Tinsley of West Virginia was born in Detroit Michigan on January 31, 1980, and moved on to his heavenly home on February 27, 2020. Gene was educated at the Murry Wright school in Detroit Michigan. Gene leaves to cherish his fond memories his partner of many years Shanta S. Garvin; one daughter Shy’onta L. Tinsley; two sons Gene F. Tinsley, and Za’Darius Harden all of Aiken, SC;...

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...