Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wagener and Lexington, SC and surrounding areas.

Horace Williams

Horace Williams

Jul 24, 2015

Mr. Horace Williams was born January 21, 1944 to the late Mrs. Gladys Baugh-Williams and Mr. Horace Williams. He departed this earthly life on Friday, July, 24, 2015 at College Park Nursing Home location in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Horace had a tremendous love for Gospel Music and he also enjoyed being a member of "The Exciting Incredibles" and "The Sweet...

Michael  L Johnson

Michael L Johnson

Jun 30, 2015

On September 18,1962 I was born.I am the youngest child of the late John David"JD"and Magdeline Johnson.I thank God for such great parents. I attended and gradated from Lexington High school ,the class 1981.I joined Mt.Olive CME Church at an early age.I was a member of the musical choir,the usher board and the male chorus.I loved yard work,keeping God`s land...

Charles  William Hill

Charles William Hill

Jun 26, 2015

Charles W.Hill was born June 11,1940 to the late Johnny Mack Hill and Janie Seawright Hill Stephman. After years of declining health,he made a peaceful transition from his earthly home to his heavenly home at Lexington Medical Center on Friday June 26,2015. CW,was affectionately called by family and friends,was educated in the public schools of Lexington and graduated in the...

Gene Brown

Gene Brown

Jun 10, 2015

A Celebration of Life and Victory for Mr. Gene "Buddy" Brown So many unexpected deaths occur frequently and it is appalling but death cannot come untimely to him who is fit to die. Deacon Gene "Buddy" Brown was called by his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at his home around 6:30 a.m. Deacon Brown was the son of...

Rosa Lee Harrison Tyler

Rosa Lee Harrison Tyler

Jun 1, 2015

Rosa Lee Harrison Tyler was born on November 2, 1929 in Orangeburg County. She departed her earthly life to be with the Lord on June 1, 2015. At an early age she accepted Jesus Christ as her savior and became a member of the Hickory Hill Baptist Church. After moving to Columbia, SC she joined William Street Baptist Church. She...

Carretha  Jones Phillips

Carretha Jones Phillips

May 19, 2015

Mrs. Carretha Jones Phillips was born on April 20, 1925 to the late Llyod and Beatrice Phillips Jones in Wagener, SC, and was raised in the home of William and Georgia Martin. On May 19, 2015 the almighty God reached out his hands of love to claim her back to him at her residence of 312 Carretha Lane, Pelion, South...

Thomas  Herman Adams

Thomas Herman Adams

May 15, 2015

Thomas H. Adams "Tee" was born December 15, 1940 in Batesburg-Leesville, SC to the late Olden "Kank" and Rosie Staley Adams. He was educated in Batesburg-Leesville Public Schools. Those proceeded him in death two brothers JQ and Stevenson Adams, two sisters Annie Brown and Verda McCrae. He moved to Washington, D.C. in 1960 to further his education. He met and...

Doris  Tyler Adams

Doris Tyler Adams

May 3, 2015

A Legacy Of Love Encased within the bounds of unprecedented beauty and grace, empowered by a quiet yet unshakable strength, and held together by the threads of faith, joy and laughter, Doris Tyler Adams walked and lived among us. Her incredible life's journey and the way she exuded strength in all of life's situations, profoundly impacted all those who had...

Joshua Alvin William Steele

Joshua Alvin William Steele

Apr 17, 2015

Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 1st, 2015 in Washington, DC. Stewart Funeral Home will handle the arrangements. Graveside Services will be held at Jerusalem Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Salley SC on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at 5pm. Reverend Otis Kitchings will be presiding. Service Information Mr. Joshua Steele, age 23, entered into eternal life on Friday, April 17th,...

Sequita  Ann James

Sequita Ann James

Mar 29, 2015

Ms. Sequita A. "BayBay" James was born on October 11, 1962 in Lexington, SC. She was the beloved daughter of the late John Earl James and Alma Keisler James. She departed this life to be with the lord on Sunday March, 29 2015 at Agape` Hospice House in Columbia, SC. Ms. James was preceded in death by four brothers: Larry...

James Smith

James Smith

Mar 19, 2015

Mr. James "Jive" Smith was the son of the late George and Lillie Smith. He departed life peacefully on March 19, 2015 at Pruitt Health in Aiken, SC. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and often worshiped at Calidonia Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Daisy Watson and sons James Ray Smith and...

Donnie Smith

Donnie Smith

Mar 2, 2015

Mr. Donnie Smith took his place in Heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 2, 2015. Donnie was the third child of eight children born on September 16, 1954 to Ms. Elizabeth J. Barnes. Three sisters and one brother preceded him in death. He attended Washington, D.C. public schools. He was very lovable to everyone who...

Carnell Jenkins

Carnell Jenkins

Feb 17, 2015

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND VICTORY FOR MR. CARNELL JENKINS. Carnell Jenkins was born October 8, 1933, he was the son of Mr. Goldie and Mrs. Nellie Jenkins. He departed this life on Tuesday , February 17, 2015 in Columbia, SC at the White Oak Nursing Home. Mr. Carnell Joined the Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church at an early age....

Mrs.  Myrtis  Wooden Staley

Mrs. Myrtis Wooden Staley

Feb 8, 2015

Mother Myrtis Wooden Staley was born to John Wooden and Bessie Washington, on November 4, 1918 in Aiken County. She was the wife to the late Deacon Lester Staley to whom she was married to for forty-five years. From their union 14 children were born, from which 62 grandchildren, 166 great grandchildren, 104 great-great grandchildren for a total of 346...

Handy Davis

Handy Davis

Feb 2, 2015

Mr.Handy Davis was born to the late Fred and Pinky Bickley Davis. Handy was married to the late Gladys M.Davis from there union came three daughters Ermanese Davis,Sharon Caldwell and Derrial Gardner all of Lexington,S.C. One sister-inlaw Ms.Minne Davis of Lexington,S.C.15 grands,25 greatgrands and 10 great-great grands. Service Information There will be a visitation for Mr.Handy Davis will be tomorrow...

James Swedenburg

James Swedenburg

Feb 1, 2015

Mr. James Swedenburg was born February 28, 1938. He departed this life on February 01, 2015 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Lonnie and Massie Jones Swedenburg, Sr. At an early age he joined the Chalk Hill Baptist Church. He was married to Devon (Cat) R. Swedenburg on September 13, 1958. To this union...

Marie Young

Marie Young

Jan 24, 2015

Mrs. Marie Phillips Young was born on April 13, 1946 to Mrs. Carretha Phillips and to the late Harold Phillips. Marie Young entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Mrs. Marie Phillips Young was employed as a custodian at the Pelion Middle School, and retired from the National Linen Service when her health began to fail. She was...

Marie  M Mealing

Marie M Mealing

Jan 10, 2015

Ms.Marie Mealing was born and rised in Edgefield County.She was the late daughter of Mark Mealing and Cora Mealing-Black.She was predeceased in death by 2 sons:Albert and David Mealing.She was educated in the schools of Edgefield County.She moved to Lexington County at an early age,where she joined St.Paul Missionary Baptist Church.She was a faithful member of the senior usher board...

Ronnie  Allen Black

Ronnie Allen Black

Nov 26, 2014

Ronnie Allen Black, The son of the late Gladys Black and John(Jack)Keisler on May 21,1957 Ronnie was born. raised in Lexington,S.C. Ronnie entered into eternal rest on November 26,2014 at Palmetto Health Richland surrounded by his family.Ronnie joined New Bethel A.M.E. Church at an early age. Ronnie was educated in Lexington County Public Schools where he graduated from Lexington High...

Anthony  Lamont Williams

Anthony Lamont Williams

Nov 14, 2014

Anthony "Tootie" Lamont Williams was born to Mr. Carrie Lee Williams of Batesburg, SC and Anthony Wigfall (Ella Ree) Ridge Spring, SC on January 30, 1974 in Lexington, SC. He graduated from Batesburg-Leesville High School in 1993 and was employed with Amick farms for 20 years. Anthony is survived by his wife of 6 years Latoya Williams and three children...

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