Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wagener and Lexington, SC and surrounding areas.

Mannie  James Casteal,  Jr

Mannie James Casteal, Jr

Aug 13, 2015

Mannie James Casteal, Jr.,69, passed away quietly as his home at 3120 Whetstone Road, North SC, after a succumbing to a battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife and other close relatives. He was born on April 26, 1946, in Lexington County to the late Katherine and late Mannie James Casteal, Sr. Mr. Casteal was educated in the...

Earnest  Lee Staley

Earnest Lee Staley

Aug 7, 2015

On Friday afternoon, August 7th, 2015, at his residence, 111 Chanstalas Road, Salley, South Carolina. Earnest Lee "Pop" Staley peacefully entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior. Mr. Earnest Lee "Pop" Staley was the son of the late Mr. Lucas Johnson and Mrs. Lucinda Staley. He was born May 1, 1926 in Aiken County, South Carolina. He was...

Stephon Black

Stephon Black

Aug 7, 2015

Stephon "Mountain" was born June 13,1961 in Lexington,S.C. He was the son of Ms.Rebecca A.Walker .On the morning of Friday, August 7,2015.He answered the call from his heavenly father and entered eternal rest at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital. He attended Lexington High School, after attending school he became a construction worker. He joined St.Paul Missionary Baptist Church.He was a devoted...

Lateefah  Sha'Neal Williams

Lateefah Sha'Neal Williams

Jul 29, 2015

Lateefah "Cookie" Sha'Neal Williams was the daughter of Ms. Rose Staley of Wagener, South Carolina and Gregory Garvin of Springfield, South Carolina. On July 29, 2015 The Almighty God called home one of his precious gifts. She attended and graduated from Wagener-Salley High School in 2012. She was employed at Amick Farms located in Batesburg, South Carolina until early demise....

Mary  E. Edmond

Mary E. Edmond

Jul 29, 2015

Ms. Mary E. Edmond was born January 31, 1932 to the late Harvey and Coree Edmond in Spartanburg County. Ms. Mary departed this earthly life on Wednesday, July 29th, 2015 at her home surrounded by family. She attended the public school system in Saluda County at an early age. She later attended Twin City in the Lexington County Public Scholl...

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...

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