Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wagener and Lexington, SC and surrounding areas.

Loretta  Lynn Gleaton

Loretta Lynn Gleaton

Sep 11, 2013

Loretta Gleaton, 46, born on July 3,1967 to Jake Gleaton and Essie Mae Pough received her heavenly wings on Wednesday September 11, 2013 while at the Lexington Medical Center. Loretta, leaves to cherish her precious memories her daughter, Shaquille B. Gleaton, brothers; Bobby, Bobby Evans, and Bryston Glover; sisters, Earlene Pough and Janine Jackson and a host of other family...

Willie  Mae Floyd

Willie Mae Floyd

Sep 3, 2013

On February 28, 1914, Willie Mae was born to Geneva and Willie (Bubba) Long, in Gilbert, SC. When Willie Mae was in her early teens, she moved to Brooklyn, NY and lived in New York for the remaining of her years. During Willie Mae's early years, she became a faithful member of Spring Hill AME Church, in Gilbert, SC. As...

Frances Summers

Frances Summers

Aug 28, 2013

Frances Summers, 81, was born on July 15,1932 to the late Monroe Wise and the late Morris Summers. She received her heavenly wings on Wednesday, August 28,2013 after a brief illness. Florence leaves to cherish her precious memories her son, Dwight A. Summers; Foster daughter and caregiver Letitia (Jake) Summers-Howell; Foster sons Taurean, Darrick and Tylden Summers; grandchildren, nieces, nephews...

Lugoff Burton

Lugoff Burton

Aug 28, 2013

Lugoff Burton was born on February 25, 1939, to the late Mary Butler and Charlie Burton. One of eight children, his charismatic personality flourished at a young age. As Lugoff grew older, he became a well-known and well-loved individual by all who knew him especially those in his hometown of Ridge Springs and later Wagener.He attended both Rich Hill Baptist...

Ta'Nijah Phillips

Ta'Nijah Phillips

Aug 27, 2013

On July 13, 2001, God personally sent a heavenly gift to Francise and Melvin Phillips, in the beautiful form of: Ta'Nijah Amontez Elizabeth Phillips. One of five children, she thrived in the midst of all her siblings by cultivating her own unique identity. "NiNi", as she was affectionately called, was a loving child but sensitive to her differences. As she...

Survernia Smith

Survernia Smith

Aug 22, 2013

On Thursday afternoon, August 22, 2013 at Lexington Medical Center the Almighty God reached out his hand to claim his own. Ms Survernia Smith was born in Lexington, SC on April 25, 1941 to the late Daniel and Ruth Wise. She joined the Bethel AME Church at an early age. She served on the Stewardess Board, the senior choir, and...

James  Howard Holt  Jr.

James Howard Holt Jr.

Aug 11, 2013

On June 26, 1937, James Howard Holt Jr., was born to the late Francis Davis and James H. Holt Sr., in Pomonkey, Maryland. He was the fourth of eight children. Raised in a loving family, he grew to become a well-liked and well-known individual by all who knew him. While in school, James excelled in various sports such as: track,...

Rosa  Lee Mayers

Rosa Lee Mayers

Aug 11, 2013

Rosa Lee Mayers answered God's call for external rest on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Lexington Medical Extended Care. Mrs. Rosa Mayers was born on June 30, 1924 in Lexington, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Willie Dent Sr. and Beatrice Perry Dent. She attended school in Lexington, SC. She was also a care taker of...

Paula  Renea Rhett

Paula Renea Rhett

Aug 1, 2013

Miss Paula Renee Rhett was born May 16, 1961 in Columbia, South Carolina. She was the beloved daughter of Dewrenia C. Rhett Wise and Phillip Curry. After a brief illness, she departed this life to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC. Paula attended the public schools of Lexington County....

Stellouise Draft

Stellouise Draft

Jul 30, 2013

Mrs. Stellouise Draft, daughter of the late Mr. Alaska Taylor and Mrs. Gussie Derrick Taylor Davis, was born in Lexington County, South Carolina, on March 2, 1926. She departed this life on July 30, 2013 at Agape Hospice in Columbia, SC. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and joined Spring Hill AME Church in Gilbert,...

Eugene Tyler

Eugene Tyler

Jul 28, 2013

On Sunday, July 28, 2013, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers the Almighty God reached down his hand of love to claim his own, Eugene Tyler. Mr. Eugene Tyler was born on November 28, 1946, in Aiken County to the late Tounith and Juanita Tyler. Mr. Eugene Tyler joined the Smyrna Baptisty Church at an early age. He served as Vice...

Jennie  V Miles

Jennie V Miles

Jul 22, 2013

Jennie V. Miles was born in Wagener, SC to the late Calvin Miles Jr. (Hucie) and Helena Miles. Jennie spent her formative years in and around South Carolina and attended Piney Grove High School in the "skillet." As a young woman, Jennie always worked either farming or in homes. She also worked in the Blueridge peanut Company, from which she...

Manuel  C Brown

Manuel C Brown

Jul 22, 2013

Manuel Clyde Brown was born July 30, 1928 in Lexington, SC to the late Vic and Myrtis Vesta Brown. He was educated in SC Public Schools and worked for many years at Carolina Steel and Wire. In 1949, he married the love of his life, Annie Adams(who preceded him in death). To that union, nine children were born. M.C. loved...

Zyann  S Mayes

Zyann S Mayes

Jul 7, 2013

Zyann Syntara Mayes, was born June 10, 2008, to Nehemiah and Stacy Mayes. Affectionately known as "Zy", she enjoyed singing and dancing and was full of life. Zyann was called to her heavenly home on July 7, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memories: two loving parents: Nehemiah and Stacy Mayes; four brothers: Nathaniel, Natavious, Isaiah, and Nehemiah Mayes III;...

Ronald  Gary Samuel

Ronald Gary Samuel

Jul 7, 2013

Ronald Gary Samuel Sr. was born on December 19, 1960 in Miami, Florida to the parents of Ronnie and Easter Samuel. Gary joined New Providence Missionary Baptist Church at the age of seven. He graduated from Miami Edison Senior High School in 1978 and continued on to Florida International University where he earned a degree in Computer Networking. Gary also...

James Landy

James Landy

Jun 21, 2013

Mr. James (Purnell) Landy ("Smokey") was born April 15, 1952, in Washington, D.C. He was the beloved son of the late Willie Mae Ellison Landy-Jones and Brook Landy. James received his formal education from the Aiken County public school system. At an early age, he felt led to join Chalk Hill Baptist Church. He later joined and became an active...

Elmore Williams

Elmore Williams

Jun 17, 2013

Elmo Williams Jr. Elmo Williams Jr., was born September 10, 1927 and departed this life for his heavenly home on June 17, 2013. Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory are his beloved children: Calvin, Lewis, Clarence, Jerome, Willie, Ronnie, Vickie, Richard, Keron, Donnie, and Tara Williams; Regina and Christie Woodward, and Ruthie Daniels; other loving relatives and many...

James  Douglas Wooden

James Douglas Wooden

Jun 15, 2013

James Douglas Wooden was born on January 10, 1970, to Joann J. Wooden and Curtis Wooden Jr. He was an active and loyal member of the Freemasonary (Mason) Fraternity and also faithfully served as an usher at Flora Branch Baptist Church. James Wooden went to his heavenly home on June 15, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory: his parents:...

Reverend  Matthew Staley

Reverend Matthew Staley

Jun 14, 2013

Matthew "Mack" Staley was born on November 13, 1925, to the late Ella Holmes Staley and Paul Staley Sr., in Wagener, South Carolina. He was educated in the Aiken County School systems, and received the equivalent of a sixth grade education. Instead of pitying himself, he chose to learn from his life experiences and from studying the Word of God,...

Alberta Dennis

Alberta Dennis

May 29, 2013

The Celebration of Life for Alberta Staley Pontoon Dennis Alberta, daughter of the late Bessie and Albert Howard was born on October 15, 1926 in Cleveland, OH. She was married to the late John, Felis, and Norris Dennis. She attended Union Academy in Springfield, SC and graduated. She accepted Jesus as her savior at an early age. She joined Friendship...

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