All Obituaries

On Sunday, October 13, 2019, Elonzo Kitchings, loving husband and father of four passed away at the age of 66.   Elonzo was born on March 14, 1953 in Wagener, SC to LJ and Pearlean Kitchings, who preceded him in death.  At an early age, he joined Saron Baptist Church and served as a trustee for many years.  He graduated from Wagener-Salley High School and went on to serve in the United States Air Force retiring after 20 years of service as a TSGT.  After his retirement...

“Life Reflections”   Troy Williams, son of Isadore and Rose Williams, was born on March 6, 1969, in Aiken County, South Carolina.  God truly smiled on the life of Troy, and on August 24, 2019, he peacefully departed this life and went home with the Lord. Troy received his education through the public school system of Aiken County.  He was a graduate of Aiken High Class of 1989.  At an early age, troy became a baptized member of Baughmanville Baptist...

Brother Benjamin Smith, the son of Joseph Smith and Earline Smith was born August 25, 1971 in Lexington, South Carolina.  He entered into eternal rest on August 11, 2019. He is a 1980 graduated of Lexington School District, Lexington, SC.  He was employed with Clinton Sease Farms, Lexington, SC until he was unable because of health reasons. He also was employed with Paul Taylor Landscaping and Frank Bradshaw Pool Installer. He was a faithful and devoted member of Williams AME...

A Time To Be Born: On February 5, 1960, Margaret Carldean Taylor and the late Clark Benjamin Thompson, welcomed a beautiful bundle of joy into their lives and named him Nicholas Jacques Taylor. On July 22, 2019, at 11:00 p.m. his mother “Margaret” surrendered her firstborn into eternal rest in the home in which he was raised. A Time To Live Nick as he was known, touched many lives, as he shared his many handyman skills as a carpenter and plumber. Nick educated and graduated...

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...