Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wagener and Lexington, SC and surrounding areas.

Joseph Walker

Joseph Walker

Apr 29, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Joseph Walker. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Myrtle (Brown)  Hester

Myrtle (Brown) Hester

Apr 27, 2020

I lived a good life, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.  2 Timothy 4:7

Myrtle "Mert" Hester was born May 17, 1921 in Lexington County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late America "Mack" Brown and Marie Blackwell Brown. She departed this life on April 27, 2020 after a brief illness....

Bryan Charles Johnson

Bryan Charles Johnson

Apr 11, 2020

Bryan Charles Johnson, son of the late Dorothy Johnson was born on September 13, 1962, and transitioned to his heavenly home on April 11, 2020.

Bryan leaves to cherish the life he lived,  one sister, Lisa Marie Johnson; two cousins Michael( Panzie) Johnson and Elaine (John) Eskew; Cousin/Brother Dwight Harris and a host of other family members...

Lessie M Leaphart

Lessie M Leaphart

Apr 8, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Lessie M Leaphart. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Leroy Black

Leroy Black

Apr 3, 2020

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...

Edward Stroman

Edward Stroman

Mar 30, 2020

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...

Sandra Butler

Sandra Butler

Mar 26, 2020

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...

Walter Earl Walker

Walter Earl Walker

Mar 26, 2020

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...

Carrie Mae (Davenport)  Dunbar

Carrie Mae (Davenport) Dunbar

Mar 26, 2020

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...

Tom Jacobs

Tom Jacobs

Mar 7, 2020

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...

Roosevelt Rice Jr.

Roosevelt Rice Jr.

Mar 4, 2020

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...

Gene Autry Tinsley

Gene Autry Tinsley

Feb 27, 2020

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...

Tiberius Taray Gunter

Tiberius Taray Gunter

Feb 13, 2020

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...

Louis Jerome Evans

Louis Jerome Evans

Feb 9, 2020

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,...

Mitchell Spencer

Mitchell Spencer

Feb 6, 2020

Mitchell Ray "Redd" Spencer, son of the late Thomas Spencer Jr. and the late Reverend Eliza H. Spencer was born April 24, 1962 and moved on from this life on February 6, 2020.

Mitchell was a graduate of  Bowman High School, class of  1980, in Wadesboro, NC.

Mitch was raised in the church and loved...

Tra'Quan Da'Shawn Salley

Tra'Quan Da'Shawn Salley

Jan 12, 2020

Tra'Quan Da'Shawn Salley, son of Dominique Salley and Mario Tyler, was born 20 years ago on December 5, 1999, and transitioned on January 12, 2020.

Tra'Quan became a member of Chalk Hill Baptist Church, was educated at A. L. Corbett middle school and Wagener - Salley High school and was later employed at WP Rawls company and...

James Willie Staley

James Willie Staley

Jan 7, 2020

James Wille Staley, son of the late Lester B and Myrtis Wooden Staley, was born on June 2, 1940, and transitioned peacefully on January 7, 2020.

James was educated in the public schools of Aiken County.  He became a member of Friendship Baptist Church, where he later became a Deacon of the Church.

James married...

Helen Leverne Nimmons

Helen Leverne Nimmons

Jan 5, 2020

Helen La-Verne Nimmons was born on March 1, 1953 to the late Artistine H. Nimmons and Gonzolas Pontoo. Helen graduated from Wagener Salley High School in 1972 and was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. Helen transitioned peacefully on January 5, 2020.

Helen was employed at Wagener Manufactory for 15 years. She then went to Hubbell Power...

Sidney Bruce Jones

Sidney Bruce Jones

Jan 4, 2020

Sidney Bruce Jones, 75,  was born on November 2nd, 1944 to Gertrude Jones and Lloyd Riley. Throughout his childhood, he was raised by the legendary Josephine "Ma Jo" Matthews. After a hard-fought battle, he transitioned peacefully on January 4, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at LMC Extended Care.

In the 1960s, he met and wed Julia (Rowe)...

Andrew Coleman Morgan

Andrew Coleman Morgan

Dec 26, 2019

Andrew Morgan, affectionately known as "Brother" was born on December 16, 1935 to the Late Coleman and Sallie Mae Morgan.  He transitioned peacefully on December 26, 2019 while at the Aiken County Medical Center.

Andrew accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Jerusalem Branch Baptist Church, Salley, SC, serving as an usher and...

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