Obituaries

Jun 16, 2025

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

Jun 4, 2025

Hazel Marie Johnson , daughter of the late Thomas and Roberta Johnson, was born on November 5, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio.  She passed at the age of 54 on June 4, 2025.

Hazel attended South High School in Columbus, OH.  She relocated to Aiken, South Carolina where she was employed in the health care field as a...

Jun 3, 2025

May 18, 2025

Mrs Ella Mae Bynem , affectionately known as "Lump", was born March 28, 1943 in Aiken County, to the late Willie (Nig) and Georgia Staley. She had two brothers, James (Lou-bell) Staley Sr (Too-Tee) and Earl (Annie Mae) Steadman who both preceded her in death.

After the death of her mother at a young age, her father...

May 15, 2025

Reflections of Life

Mrs. Carolyn A. Green was born August 24, 1953, in Lexington, South Carolina to the late John M. Powell and Ester R. Powell. She departed this life on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Carolyn was educated in the public schools of Lexington District 1. She attended both Rosenwald and Lexington High School.  She...

May 7, 2025

Lula Reain McKoy Harris - Howard was born on June 3, 1930, in Garland North Carolina to the late Jimmy McKoy and Lula Kerr McKoy. Lula departed her earthly life peacefully on the morning of May 7, 2025, in Lexington, South Carolina.

In her adolescent years, Lulu received her early education through Sampson County Public Schools.

May 1, 2025

Ms. Derotha Brown Quattlebaum was born January 17, 1952 in Aiken County, South Carolina to the late Simon and Geneva Ellison-Brown. She was the 4th of six children. She was preceded in death by a brother, James Leon Brown and a sister Mary Alice Brown Hudson.

Derotha attended Sardis Elementary School and graduated from A.L. Corbett High...

Apr 23, 2025

Rosa Mae Johnson, daughter of the late Hubert and Arrie McCreary, was born on December 20, 1954 in Washington, DC.  She passed on April 23. 2025.

Rosa was a joyful, loving and kind person.  She loved  to laugh and dance while enjoying time with her family.  She was an energetic individual with a passion for helping others...

Apr 19, 2025

Mrs. Carrie Lou Mitchell Williams was born on January 26, 1947 to the late Mr. James Mitchell Sr. and Lucy Mitchell. She was called to take her place in her heavenly home on April 19, 2025.

Carrie Lou was raised in the Batesburg-Leesville area. She graduated from Twin-City High School in 1965. Carrie was married to David...

Apr 5, 2025

Mr. James S. Harris was the first-born son of the late Solomon J. and Ellen Geiger Harris. He was born on July 27, 1947 in Lexington, SC and he entered eternal rest on April 5, 2025.

James attended elementary school through high school at Rosenwald High School in Lexington, SC and was affectionately known as "Tree". While...

Mar 22, 2025

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying neither shall there be no more pain." Revelation 21:4

Ms. Margie Helen Hall was born in Aiken County, South Carolina on February 5,1944. She was the daughter of the late James Benjamin Hall (1946) and Helen...

Mar 8, 2025

Donna Faye Phillips was born on February 5, 1963 to the late Barbara Steadman and Eugene Williams. She was called to take her place in her heavenly home on March 8, 2025.

Donna was born in Aiken County. At an early age, Donna's family relocated to Jamaica, Queens New York, where she attended New York Public Schools....

Mar 4, 2025

Johnny Julius Morgan, Sr., entered into eternal rest on March 4, 2025, in Decatur, GA, at the age of 84. Johnny was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He lived a life full of love and laughter.

Johnny was born on Feb. 22, 1941, in Salley, SC, as the third youngest...

Feb 5, 2025

Mrs. Elouise Drafts Gary was born on September 9, 1947 to the late Sims and Hattie Mae Drafts in Leesville, South Carolina. On February 5, 2025 Elouise gained her precious wings.

Elouise attended Rosenwald School in Lexington, SC. Prior to her marriage, she resided in the Gilbert and Mt. Zion communities for many years. At an early...

Feb 4, 2025

Mr. Anthony Bethea was born on March 19, 1961, to Patsy Dean Bethea and the late Clark Benjamin Thompson. He peacefully transitioned from this life on February 4, 2025. Raised in Lexington County, South Carolina, Anthony was educated in the Lexington County public school system and Charlotte, North Carolina, Mecklenburg County.

Anthony had a passion for sports...

Feb 4, 2025

Ms. Sherry Ann Swedenburg was born on September 28, 1969, to Devon Swedenburg and the late James Swedenburg in Wagener, South Carolina.

Sherry was a proud 1987 graduate of Wagener-Salley High School. She earned an associate's degree in medical office administration from Virginia College.

Sherry worked for Wagener Manufacturing Company until it closed. She ended...

Feb 1, 2025

Deacon Robert K. Felder was born on September 27, 1957 to the late Fletcher Felder and Margaret C. Felder in Aiken County, SC.

Robert graduated from Wagener-Salley High School in 1976. He was a huge supporter of the Wagener-Salley High Football team.

Robert was a faithful member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where he became...

Jan 23, 2025

Mr. Richard Williams was born on March 24, 1974 to the Rosetta W. Brown and the late Raymond Lee Brown in  Aiken County. He was affectionally known as "Peanut" to his family and friends.

Peanut was educated in the Aiken County Public School  System. He was especially proud to be a father and  grandfather. Peanut enjoyed spending...

Jan 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert Johnson Bey, affectionately known as "Bey" who left his earthly form on January 14, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on November 5, 1941, Bey was the eldest of ten children.  He was a beacon of strength and resilience earning his high school diploma from the NYC educational system and...

Jan 4, 2025

Deacon Joseph C. Younginer was born on January 21, 1945, in Lexington, South Carolina, to the late Conrad and Ella Rose Younginer. He peacefully transitioned on January 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Joseph was the second of nine children born in a loving and close nit family. He attended Lexington Rosenwald School...