Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wagener and Lexington, SC and surrounding areas.

Darrelle Denard Wheeler Peterson

Darrelle Denard Wheeler Peterson

Nov 30, 2024

Darrelle D. Wheeler Peterson "Denard" , 36, transitioned on April 4th, 2025. Born on May 7th, 1988, in Augusta, Georgia, Darelle was the beloved son of Samantha and La Roy Peterson. A proud member of the local community, Darrelle attended Aiken High School and later graduated from Cornerstone Christian School. He furthered his education at Universal Technical Institute, always...

Richard D Keisler

Richard D Keisler

Nov 30, 2024

Mr. Richard Dennis Keisler was born in Lexington, South Carolina on November 22, 1951.  He was the youngest child of the late Alonza Sr. and Mildred Keisler.  Dennis Departed this life on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Lexington, South Carolina, while at home surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Dennis attended Lexington Rosenwald School and graduated...

Azealea Bigelow Green

Azealea Bigelow Green

Nov 12, 2024

Mrs. Azealea DeVault Bigelow Green, departed this life on November 12, 2024, peacefully at home. Born, June 16, 1944, in Gilbert, SC, she was the daughter of the late L. J. and Essie L. DeVault She was a 1963 graduate of Battin High School, Elizabeth, NJ and later attended Middlesex County College, Edison, NJ.

Azealea was a...

Melvin Williams

Melvin Williams

Nov 6, 2024

Mr. Melvin Williams, son of the late Lucielle Landy and the late Ernest Lee Staley, was born on January 28, 1959 and passed on November 6, while being comforted by his family and friends.

Melvin was a lifelong member of the Wagener community.  He was educated in the schools of Aiken County, SC, and he attended Chalk...

Kathy (Friday)  Davis

Kathy (Friday) Davis

Nov 1, 2024

Kathy Friday Davis was born November 15, 1960, to Wade Friday Sr. and Sylvia Johnson Friday. She was raised in the Red Hill Community around her five siblings. Kathy passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.

Kathy grew up in Aiken County and was educated in the Aiken County Public School System. She was a proud graduate...

Calvin L. Brown

Calvin L. Brown

Oct 29, 2024

Mr. Clavin Lee Brown, son of the late O'Dell Dick Brown and the late Pearlie Mae Jones Brown, was born on February 25, 1964, and passed on October 29, 2024.

Calvin was born in Dania (South Broward County) Florida.  He attended the schools of South Broward County, and later moved to Salley, SC and graduated from Wagener-Salley...

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...

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