Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wagener and Lexington, SC and surrounding areas.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Darryl Lamont Tyler
May 29, 2013
Darryll Lamont Tyler, the son of Rosa B. Tyler and Thomas Tyler was born on May 19, 1967 and departed this earthly life on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. He attended Wagener-Salley High School and graduated in 1985. Darryl had a passion for music and drag racing. He was affectionately known as "DJ Cowboy." He was loved and will be dearly...
Ricky M Hammond
May 25, 2013
Ricky Hammond was born February 19, 1994 in Aiken, SC. He was the son of Tamara and Marvin Hammond. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, May 25, 2013. Ricky attended New Creation Church in Aiken, SC. He was a well-loved person that would do anything for anyone. He also attended South Aiken High School and was in the process...
David Lamar Thomas
May 13, 2013
David Lamar Thomas was the youngest born of four children to parents Sellous W. Thomas and Nezzle Lee Thomas. He was born July 10, 1957 and transitioned to his new life with the Lord on Monday, May 13, 2013. David Lamar, a submariner in the US Navy for four years graduated from Wagener/ Salley High School in 1975. He joined...
Andrew Louis Cauthen Jr.
Apr 22, 2013
Andrew Louis Cauthen Jr., was born on March 13, 1947, in Washington, D.C., to the loving Francine McGriff Cauthen and Andrew Louis Cauthen Sr. He was called to his heavenly home on April 22, 2013. He was a faithful member of Redemption Ministries. He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife, Mary Trapps Cauthen; 3 sons: Andrew (Deanna), Roderick...
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