Obituaries

Oct 19, 2020

Clifton Lyles Sr., son of the late Roberta Couch and the late  Robert Kyle's, was born on April 2nd 1938 and passes on August 19, 2020.

Clifton lived in New Wilmington, PA until moving to Irmo, SC 20 years ago.  While in Wilmington, Clifton worked for and retired from Rockwell International Steel Mill.   He was also in...

Oct 6, 2020

Marion Curtis "Champ" Thomas, son of the late S.W. and Nezzie Lee Thomas was born on July 15, 1955 and died on October 11, 2020.

Marion was a member of Baughmanville Baptist Church, and attended Wagener Salley High School, where he graduated with the class of 1973.

Marion leaves to cherish the memories of his...

Oct 3, 2020

On Saturday October 3,2020 at 12:00 AM while at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, SC,  Brenda Myers answered Gods call from Labor to reward.

Ms. Brenda Joyce Myers was born on April 24,1953, and was the daughter of the late Coree and Harvey Edmond.

Brenda attended the public schools in Batesburg- Leesville and...

Sep 29, 2020

God saw she was getting tired. And a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around her And whispered,'"Come with Me'" With tearful eyes we watched her suffer And saw her fade away, Although we loved her dearly We could not make her stay A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands to rest, God broke our...

Sep 23, 2020

Rita Margaret Lloyd Steele, 62, of Washington, DC, gained her wings on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 while at the George Washington Hospital.  She was born on June 9, 1958 in Aiken, SC, the daughter of Anna Laura Quattlebaum Jackson and the late Phillip Lloyd.

Rita was raised and attended school in the District with her mother and...

Sep 12, 2020

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...

Sep 6, 2020

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...

Sep 1, 2020

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...

Aug 26, 2020

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...

Aug 22, 2020

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...

Aug 17, 2020

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...

Aug 13, 2020

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...

Jul 22, 2020

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...

Jul 21, 2020

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...

Jul 17, 2020

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...

Jul 5, 2020

Levi Lamont Bonnett "Deter" was born on March 1, 1975 to Mary F. Bonnett Johnson and Joseph (Bubba) Golson. He was a respectful and kind-hearted young man.

He graduated from Wagener-Salley High School and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and fast cars. He worked at the Bridgestone Tire Plant in Graniteville, SC.

On Sunday, July 5,...

Jul 5, 2020

Thembi Chalmers, a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many transitioned to her heavenly home on July 5, 2020.  Thembi was born on November 17, 1976, in Brooklyn, NY.  She was the daughter of Dorothy and Tommy Chalmers.

Thembi grew up in Brooklyn, NY where she attended Murry Bergtraum High School.  After high school, she moved...

Jul 3, 2020

Lonnie Kitchings entered his eternal rest on July 3, 2020 at Augusta University. He is the youngest son of the late Delaware and Elouise Jerry Kitchings. He was born on April 26, 1949 in Aiken County. Lonnie was affectionate known as "Bean", "SkullCap" or "Will". He was preceded in death by two sister and three brothers.

He...

Jun 12, 2020

Vernoy Livingston, affectionately known as "Noy", was born on July 30. 1950 to the union of Grady "Sonny Boy"  and Janie "Mama" Livingston.  He transitioned to his heavenly home on June 12, 2020.

Vernoy received his formal education in the Aiken County Public School System.  At an early age, he accepted the Lord as his Personal Savior...

Jun 7, 2020

Steven Stelloh, son of Wayne Stelloh and Kathleen Lucas, was born on July 30, 1981, and departed this life on June 7, 2020.

Steven is survived by his son, Landyn Pheonix Yeager; two brothers Allen Stelloh and Daniel Messer; four sisters Chevy Stelloh, Heather Stelloh, Valorie Lucas, and Crystal Mutschler, and a host of other family members...