Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wagener and Lexington, SC and surrounding areas.

Shirley Ann West

Shirley Ann West

Oct 8, 2024

On October 8, 2024, our dear Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend, Shirley Ann West, went home to be with the Lord.  Shirley Ann was born to James B., and Mary Davis on July 28, 1947, in Lexington, SC.

Shirley Ann attended Rosenwald School in Lexington, SC.  She joined St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Lexington at...

Joette Elizabeth (Collins)  Lovin

Joette Elizabeth (Collins) Lovin

Oct 6, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Joette Elizabeth (Collins) Lovin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Steve Jimmy Taylor

Steve Jimmy Taylor

Sep 14, 2024

Steve Jimmy Taylor, age 76, a beloved figure of Lexington, South Carolina sadly left our world on September 14, 2024, after a life richly lived in service and kindness. He was a great athlete who played football and basketball.  Steve was affectionately known as "Smeller."

Steve was a member of the Lexington Rosenwald High School class of...

Loretta (Green)  Johnson

Loretta (Green) Johnson

Sep 12, 2024

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.          2 Timothy 4: 7-8

On...

James G. Jones

James G. Jones

Sep 7, 2024

James G. Jones, son of the late Ruby Lane Jones and the late James Jones, was born on June 2, 1955, and passed on September 7, 2024, after a brief illness.

James was born in Columbia, South Carolina and has been a member of this community all his life.  He went to Pelion High School and graduated...

Andrew Cleve Gates

Andrew Cleve Gates

Sep 6, 2024

In liue of flowers The Gates Family respectfully request a donation to SpringHill AME Church Building FUND, In memory of Mr. Andrew Cleve Gates. At: Zelle@Springhillame1868@gmail.com Cash App $SpringhillAMEGSC SpringHill Church PO Box 1331 Lexington sc 29071

Andrew Cleve Gates, the builder, journeyed to that building not made by hand as promised in 2 Corinthians 5:1 on...

Julie Beech

Julie Beech

Sep 3, 2024

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

Helen Jackson

Helen Jackson

Aug 30, 2024

REFLECTIONS OF LIFE

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

A TIME TO BE BORN...

Helen Tomysena Jackson (Sena) was born on January...

Azalee Curry

Azalee Curry

Aug 28, 2024

Azalee Tyler Curry, daughter of the late Isadore Tyler and the late Clara Hall, transitioned to her heavenly home on August 28, 2024.

Azalee was born in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, and attended the public schools of both Orangeburg and Aiken Counties.  She Joined Samaria Baptist Church at an early age and later became a member of...

Willie Staley

Willie Staley

Aug 12, 2024

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

Gladys (Salley)  Robinson

Gladys (Salley) Robinson

Jul 24, 2024

Celebration of Life

On December 12, 1941, God blessed Willie and Grace Salley with a daughter, named Gladys Lucille Salley. The third of four children, Gladys grew to become an undeniably precocious and mischievous child. Educated in the Aiken County school system, the quick-witted and charismatic, Gladys excelled in academics. During her secondary schooling she would meet...

Mary Stokes (Green)  Clark

Mary Stokes (Green) Clark

Jul 23, 2024

In lieu of flowers the family wishes for donations to be made to New Bethel AME Church Youth Department.

Mrs. Mary Louise Green Stokes-Clark was born on April 1, 1948, in Lexington, South Carolina to the late James Olin, Sr. and Emma Jane Green. She departed this life on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Mrs. Stokes-Clark...

Jerutha Benjamin

Jerutha Benjamin

Jul 22, 2024

The family asks that in lieu of flowers you contribute to The Jerutha Benjamin Business Scholarship Fund at Midlands Technical College.

Donations by check may be made out to the MTC Foundation and note the name of the scholarship fund.  You may also give by card.

Mail to: Midlands Technical College Foundation; PO Box 2408;...

Mary C Felder

Mary C Felder

Jul 10, 2024

Mary Catherine Felder, daughter of the late Rosa Mae Issic and the late Mr. Daffney passed on July 10, 2024.

Mary was born on November 7, 1942 in Aiken County, South Carolina and was educated in the Aiken County Public School System.  She was a homemaker and worked as a sharecropper.

Mary became a member...

Betty J Sugick

Betty J Sugick

Jul 4, 2024

Betty Jean Sugick transitioned to her heavenly home on July 4, 2024 in Lexington, South Carolina.

Betty Jean was born on December 14, in Washington, DC.  She was the daughter of the late Kurlina Gardner and the late Milas Barr.

Betty Jean spent most of her life in this community.  She Graduated from the Twin...

Doris Golson

Doris Golson

Jun 30, 2024

Mrs. Doris Golson passed away on Sunday June 30, while surrounded by her loved ones.

Doris was born on February 20, 1948, in Lexington County, SC.  She was the daughter of the late Dora B. and Booker T. Baston.

Doris lived in Salley since 1968.  She was previously from Leesville, SC.

Doris was...

Alwillie Wooden

Alwillie Wooden

Jun 29, 2024

Alwillie Wooden peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on June 29, 2024.

Alwillie was the daughter of the Late Lawrence and Ida Bell McCullough.  She was born in Aiken County on December 24, 1922.

Alwillie was a lifelong member of the community.  She completed the 11th grade in the education system of that time.  She...

James Stanley Chestnut

James Stanley Chestnut

Jun 27, 2024

James Stanley Chestnut, son of the late Willie and Rosa Lee Chestnut, was born on July 18, 1946, in Boiling Springs, SC.  He passed on June 27, 2024.

James was previously from Leesville, SC, but has been in the Wagener Community for the last 24 years.  During this time, he attended Saron Baptist Church.

James...

Willie Mae Hughey

Willie Mae Hughey

Jun 24, 2024

Willie Mae Samuel Hughey was the 11th and last surviving child of the late Joe L. and Hannah Steadman Samuel.  She was born on July 30, 1934, in Aiken County, SC, and departed this life on June 24, 2024, at MUSC in Columbia, SC.

Willie Mae sought the lord at a early age and became a member...

Robert Green Sr.

Robert Green Sr.

Jun 21, 2024

Today is Robert "Bob" Green Sr., commencement.  This is his graduation from the University of Life.

Robert Green Sr. was the third child of the late Jerry and Janie Reed-Green.  He was born on July 10, 1944, and departed this life on June 21, 2024, at Anchor Rehab Center in Aiken, South Carolina.

Robert sought...

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