Obituaries

Nov 30, 2019

Vincent "Shump" Schofield, son of the late Marion Abney, died on Thursday, May 28, 2020.

Vincent grew up in Wagener, SC, where he attended the Aiken County Public Schools and was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church. He wed the late Bernadette Schofield and later moved to Washington, DC.

Vincent was preceded in death...

Nov 23, 2019

Life Reflections

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Timothy...

Nov 9, 2019

Carrie Mae Tyler Saunders was born in Aiken County, South Carolina on November 13, 1927. Carrie transitioned on November 9, 2019 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, in New York City.

Carrie was one of two daughters born to Lena and Clarence Tyler. She received her early education in the Aiken County School system in South Carolina.  She was...

Nov 1, 2019

Michael Thurmond Jerry was born 72 years ago on July 1, 1947, in Aiken County South Carolina.  He was the son of the late Joseph Albert and Byrdie May Peterson Jerry.

Michael attended A. L. Corbett school in Wagener, SC.  He worked for many years at the Fiberglass Plant and in construction.  Michael later took over his...

Oct 13, 2019

On Sunday, October 13, 2019, Elonzo Kitchings, loving husband and father of four passed away at the age of 66.

Elonzo was born on March 14, 1953 in Wagener, SC to LJ and Pearlean Kitchings, who preceded him in death.  At an early age, he joined Saron Baptist Church and served as a trustee for many years. ...

Aug 24, 2019

"Life Reflections"

Troy Williams, son of Isadore and Rose Williams, was born on March 6, 1969, in Aiken County, South Carolina.  God truly smiled on the life of Troy, and on August 24, 2019, he peacefully departed this life and went home with the Lord.

Troy received his education through the public school system of...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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....

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.