Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wagener and Lexington, SC and surrounding areas.

Tyron Cullum

Tyron Cullum

Aug 9, 2026

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Tyron Cullum entered into rest on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He was born in Wagener, South Carolina on August 17, 1966 to the late Bonnie Cullum Mills and Billy Williams.

Tyron attended the schools of Aiken County, SC and graduated from Wagener-Salley High School with the class of 1984.

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Debra Ann Swedenburg

Debra Ann Swedenburg

Jul 24, 2026

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Ms. Debra Ann Swedenburg was born on July 22, 1963, to the late James and Devon Swedenburg in Aiken County, SC. She peacefully transitioned on July 24, 2026. 

Debra attended Wagener-Salley High School and became a cherished member of Chalk Hill Baptist Church at a young age. In her earlier days, she proudly served on the...

Martha Hassell

Martha Hassell

Jul 20, 2026

Martha Elizabeth Workmon Hassell was born on July 11, 1931 in Lexington, SC. to Hester "Het" Rawl and Freddie Workmon. 

At a young age, Martha relocated to New York City where she worked in several manufactories. 

Martha married Alexander Hassell, and started her family.  During her later years of life, Martha studied and became a licensed barber. She then moved to Lexington,...

Dalbert Simmons

Dalbert Simmons

Jul 19, 2026

On Sunday July 19, 2026, Dalbert Isaac Simmons went to live in his heavenly home. Dalbert was the son of the Late Robert Williams Simmons, Sr. And Mary Sena Sligh Simmons. He was born in Lexington South Carolina on Nov. 22, 1938.  

Dalbert attended Lexington County Public Schools, where he graduated from Lexington Rosenwald High School.  He attended Allen University...

Blaine Tyler Sr

Blaine Tyler Sr

Jul 13, 2026

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Mr. Blaine Tyler, Sr. was born on April 21, 1957, to the late Marion Tyler and Mrs. Daisy Bell Jacob Tyler in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He peacefully left this life to join his Heavenly Home on July 13, 2026. 

Blaine was a proud graduate of Wagener-Salley High School in Wagener, SC, and remained a dedicated member...

Annie English

Annie English

Jul 10, 2026

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Annie Lee English was born on January 5, 1951 in Lexington County to the late Buster and Elise English. She entered into eternal rest on July 10, 2026.

Annie received her education in the Lexington County Public Schools and became a cherished member of the Hall Hill Baptist Church early in her life.

Known affectionately as “Cooter,”...

Vanita Louise Wise

Vanita Louise Wise

Jun 15, 2026

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Vanita Louise Wise was born in Lexington County, South Carolina on July 29, 1944, to the late Willie Oscar and Marayal Lites Wise. She departed this earthly life on Monday, June 15, 2026, at her home in Lexington, SC.

She was predeceased by sisters-in-law, Juanita Hendrix, Frankie Mae Curtis, Eunice Thornton, and Survernia ‘Bunny’ Smith; brothers-in-law,...

Jeffrey Benjamin Tobin

Jeffrey Benjamin Tobin

May 15, 2026

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Jeffrey Benjamin Tobin

Jeffrey Benjamin Tobin, 88, of Temple Hills, Maryland, departed this life on May 15, 2026. He was born on September 4 1937, in Neeses, South Carolina to Boyd Tobin and Liler Mae (Jackson) Tobin, both of whom preceded him in death.

Jeffrey was joined in holy matrimony to the late Vashti (Battle) Tobin in...

Vincent Richard Tobin

Vincent Richard Tobin

May 10, 2026

Vincent Richard Tobin

Vincent “Vint” Richard Tobin, 69, entered into eternal rest at his home on the afternoon of May 10, 2026. He was born on September 30, 1956, in Aiken County, South Carolina to the late Boyd Tobin and Liler Mae (Jackson) Tobin and reared in Wagener, South Carolina. He grew up in the Aiken County school system, beginning his...

Tony Kennedy

Tony Kennedy

Apr 25, 2026

TONY LAMAR KENNEDY, 66 WAS BORN IN LEXINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA ON JANUARY 28, 1960, TO THE LATE MR. BOOKER T. BASTON, JR AND ERNESTINE KENNEDY BASTON FOULKS.

TONY WAS A GRADUATE OF LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, THE CLASS OF 1978. WHILE IN SCHOOL, TONY EXCELLED IN BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, AND OTHER SPORTS, BUT HIS MAIN FOCUS WAS HIS VOCATIONAL CLASS OF BRICK MASON....

Dyquan Hykeem Jamaal Adams

Dyquan Hykeem Jamaal Adams

Apr 19, 2026

Pastor Dyquan Hykeem Jamaal Adams, lovingly known as “Bojack,” was born on November 2, 1994, in Greenwood County, SC, to Christie Cannon and the late Donald Springs. He grew up in the nurturing care of his grandparents, Ben and Elouise Adams. Early Sunday morning, April 19, 2026, Daquan responded to the Master's call.

He was baptized at Hall Chapel Baptist Church...

Truth Amir Lashawn Carter

Truth Amir Lashawn Carter

Apr 5, 2026

Truth Amir Lashawn Carter was born on February 19, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina. Though his time on earth was brief, his life was filled with love, warmth, and a special bond that will never be forgotten.

Truth was a loving baby who adored his twin sister. Even in his earliest days, he showed a gentle and caring spirit, cuddling to...

Pastor Virgil Bynem

Pastor Virgil Bynem

Mar 26, 2026

It is with a heavy heart and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Virgil Bynem, who left us on March 26, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia. Born on January 2, 1969, in Aiken, South Carolina, Virgil’s life was marked by unwavering dedication to education, faith, and community service.

Virgil was a beloved teacher at Daniels Christian School, where he shaped...

Juan Burdette Brannon

Juan Burdette Brannon

Mar 25, 2026

Mr. Juan Burdette Brannon entered into the World on Thursday, March 5, 1959, in Lexington, South Carolina.  He was the son of the Late James T. and Hattie Mae Bickley Brannon.  He departed this life on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Lexington Medical Center.

Burt attended Lexington Rosenwald High School.  He was a self-employed Painter.  He was an outgoing person.

Burt was...

Christine Summers

Christine Summers

Mar 17, 2026

The Celebration of Life for Christine Summers



Christine Summers, 76 peacefully transition from this earthly journey to her heavenly home on March 17, 2026. “Chris”, as she was affectionately called, was born on April 5, 1949, in Lexington County. Chris lived a life filled with love, joy, and meaningful connections.

Chris was a beloved individual whose life touched everyone who knew her....

Norma J Westmoreland

Norma J Westmoreland

Feb 26, 2026

MRS. NORMA JOHNSON WESTMORELAND, DAUGHTER OF THE LATE DEACON OCIE P. & MRS. ESSIE He JOHNSON WAS BORN ON NOVEMBER 5, 1937 IN AIKEN COUNTY, SC. SHE WAS RAISED WITH LOVE, STRENGTH, AND UNWAVERING SUPPORT. NORMA WAS BAPTIZED AND JOINED SMYRNA BAPTIST CHURCH AT AN EARLY AGE AND WENT ON TO JOIN FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN CHARLOTTE, NC. SHE...

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