Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wagener and Lexington, SC and surrounding areas.

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,...

Carl Bickley

Carl Bickley

Feb 18, 2019

Carl Bickley, son of the late Benjamin and Mattie Isreal Bickley was born on August 3, 1958 in Lexington County, South Carolina and moved on to his heavenly home on February 18, 2019.

Carl attended the schools of Lexington county and became a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.  He was employeed...

Mildred L. Chandler

Mildred L. Chandler

Feb 13, 2019

First Lady Mildred Dorothy Landy Chandler was born February 14, 1939 in Wagener, South Carolina.  She was the fourth of ten children born to the late Lawrence Clifton and Maggie W. Staley Landy.  She departed this life Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Aiken Regional Medical Center.

Sister Chandler graduated from A.L Corbett High School in 1959. ...

Juanita (Austin)  Casteal

Juanita (Austin) Casteal

Feb 2, 2019

'For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.' – John 3:16

Juanita Austin Casteal affectionately called 'Nita' born February 3, 1952 to the late Louise Middleton Austin and Johnnie Austin Sr. of Lexington County. She went to be with...

Mary M.W. Jones

Mary M.W. Jones

Jan 31, 2019

"The Promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off – for all whom the Lord our God will call."

Today we bow in humble submission to thank you Lord for the birth of Mary Marie Woodward on March 22, 1946 to the late L.B. Woodward, Sr. and Georgeannia Corbett Woodward.

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Katrina Danyelle (Gary)  Wills

Katrina Danyelle (Gary) Wills

Jan 31, 2019

Dr. Katrina D. Gary-Wills entered this world on February 25, 1979 in Lexington, SC. She was the youngest daughter of Vera S. Gary and the late Joseph H. Gary. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Roxina Summers and Bloneva Davenport Gary; her beloved Aunt Cassandra 'Faye' Summers-Hatcher.

Katrina graduated from the University of South Carolina...

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