Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wagener and Lexington, SC and surrounding areas.

Benjamin Smith

Benjamin Smith

Aug 11, 2019

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....

Nicholas Jacques Taylor

Nicholas Jacques Taylor

Jul 22, 2019

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....

Willie Edward Wise

Willie Edward Wise

Jul 4, 2019

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...

Janie Mae Livingston

Janie Mae Livingston

Jul 1, 2019

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...

Lonnie James Black

Lonnie James Black

Jun 14, 2019

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 14 th , 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...

Richard C. Ray

Richard C. Ray

Jun 2, 2019

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...

Alex Sampson Jr.

Alex Sampson Jr.

Jun 2, 2019

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...

Larry Tyler

Larry Tyler

May 9, 2019

Larry Tyler Sr, son of the late Earthalene Tyler and adopted father Deacon Henry Peterson, was born on January 9, 1964, and moved on to his heavenly home on May 9, 2019.

Larry was a graduate of Wagener Salley High School, where as a student-athlete he played Basketball, football and Track and field. He later attended Aiken...

Robert Lee Walker

Robert Lee Walker

Apr 30, 2019

Robert L. Walker, son of the late English Walker, Sr. and Arthur Mae Walker was born October 28, 1947. He departed this life on April 30, 2019 at Lexington Medical Center.

Robert graduated from Lexington Rosenwald High School, Class of 1965. He participated in many school activities, one that he often talked about was playing the saxophone...

Ronnie Cullum

Ronnie Cullum

Apr 7, 2019

Ronnie Cullum, son of the late Landis and Bessie Jenkins Cullum, was born on February 16, 1959. On April 7, 2019, Ronnie answered the call from our Heavenly Father to enter into eternal rest.

Ronnie graduated from Wagener-Salley High School in 1978.  He was a member of Baughmanville Baptist Church.

Ronnie was employed by Graniteville...

Rosa Mae Nicholas

Rosa Mae Nicholas

Apr 3, 2019

Rosa Mae Nicholas was born on July 19, 1933 to the Late Lloyd and Adell Watson Nicholas and moved on to her heavenly home on April 3, 2019

Rosa attended the schools in Aiken County, SC and Accepted Christ at a very early age.  She joined Calidonia Baptist Church where she served as President on the usher...

Shane Patrick

Shane Patrick

Mar 29, 2019

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

James Henry Thomas

James Henry Thomas

Mar 23, 2019

James 'Joe' Thomas was born in Barnwell County, SC on May 15, 1930. He was the first born of nine children to the late Lisbon and Handsome Clark Thomas. On Saturday, March 23, 2019 he entered into eternal rest. He was affectionately known as 'Joe' or 'Uncle Joe'.

Joe Thomas was a hard worker and a laborer....

George Dewitt Beckner

George Dewitt Beckner

Mar 22, 2019

George Dewitt Beckner, son of Dorothy and Ernest Ramsey Beckner was born on May 17, 1964 and passed away on March 22, 2019 at the age of 54

Dewitt was a son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He had a love for motorcycles and fishing. He was a life long Carpenter, he enjoyed his job.

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Charles Mavins

Charles Mavins

Mar 18, 2019

Charles Mavins Sr. , son of the late C.D. and Rosa Lee Mavins was born on August 19, 1956 and moved on to his heavenly home on March 17, 2019  Charles was a graduate of Pelion High School in Lexington County South Carolina and was a man of many trades.

Charles was preceded in death by his...

Shirley R Davis

Shirley R Davis

Mar 6, 2019

Shirley Rose Davis was born on November 10, 1938 in Ayden, North Carolina. She was the eldest daughter of the late Mack Chapman and Estelle Chapman. She was also the beloved wife of the late great Clarence F Davis.

Shirley Rose graduated from South Ayden High School and went on to pursue sewing as she became a...

Arthur Samuels

Arthur Samuels

Mar 4, 2019

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." Timothy 4:7

Mr. Arthur Samuels affectionately called 'Quick Draw' was born May 24, 1946 to the late Willie 'Ike' and Louise Bolton Samuels.

Arthur entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 4, 2019 at Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta,...

Iva Sue Walker

Iva Sue Walker

Feb 23, 2019

Iva Sue Walker was born October 14, 1940 to the Late Mr.Cohen Foulks and Verland Derrick Foulks in the Lexington County.  Sue Accepted Christ at a very early age.  And worked dilengtly in SpringHill AME Church until her death.  Sue retired from Lexington School District #1. She graduated from Lexington Rosenwald High School.  After graduation she moved to New...

Mae Ellison

Mae Ellison

Feb 23, 2019

On February 23, 2019 the Almighty God reached down with a hand of love and gently claimed his child.  Mae Ellison, was born on October 3, 1932 to the Late Frank and Blanche Brown.  She later married the love of her life Callie Ellison, and to that union one son was born, Calvin Ellison.

Mae worked more...

Debra Gates

Debra Gates

Feb 19, 2019

With a whisper, Debra Ann heard the Lord call her name; she answered the call after sixty-sixty good years of her life on this earth to go home and be with the Lord and all of her loved ones that has gone before her. She departed on Tuesday February 19, 2019.

Debra Ann was born June 1,...

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